Mat C

14 minutes ago, Andy_Muxlow said:

Hi and welcome along. 

I think i posted them 6 months ago when i joined and bought the car! 🤣🤣

Thanks, i got it in September when life was functioning a lot more normal! I dont want to do any major mods like body, wheels, seats or forced induction, just stuff to enhance the car and make it a bit more capable and easier to live with! 

11 hours ago, coldel said:

Nooooo, dude if you get the wrong springs and ruin the ride you wont give a jot what colour they are 

 

Do bear in mind what just replacing springs can do to your car (not teaching you to suck eggs by any means) have a read here where the photos above came from https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/300769-base-350z-on-skunk2-lowering-springs-write-up.html 

Definitely don't want a harsh ride so i will stick with Tein and I've not had any problems in the past using stock shocks with Tein springs. I may yet decide to add new Tein shocks while i'm at it but it's easy enough to add after!

21 hours ago, coldel said:

Any reason to be going for those vs the tried and tested options like Tein?

Yes, don't laugh - they're red! 🤣🤣

Has anyone fitted Skunk2 lowering springs, in particular the red ones that retail for approx £240 on Tegiwa. If so, what's the ride quality like, how much did it lower by and does the car clear the average uk speed hump?

Considering the lockdowns the last 6 months have shot by. It certainly doesn't feel like 6 months since i picked up Black Edition 085. I knew from the start that owning this car would be fun and it's not proved me wrong, it's absolutely brilliant.

I didn't plan on doing any modifications, only maintaining it to a high standard and replacing any worn out parts with oem parts. It didn't last long! Within days i had replaced the brake pads with some EBC's all around, next was a simple GT-R starter button to compliment the red interior. Then came some NGK ruthenium spark plugs, AFE panel filters and silicone post maf pipes.

I then got some more parts for the interior, replacing the oddly shaped steering wheel for a Mk2 Nismo wheel which i had professionally retrimmed to original spec and a GT-R auto dipping rear view mirror. The only other part of the interior experience that annoyed me was the level of cabin noise. So i have fully sound proofed the boot area and a few other small areas resulting in a 4db drop. Doesn't sound much but trust me, it makes a huge difference and as a bonus enhanced the sub woofer.

Then to the chassis. I've added 20mm Eibach spacers all around and fitted a new Tarmac Sportz W-brace. Soon i will be complimenting the spacers with some lowering springs and i will also be adding a full stainless exhaust system.

It hasn't all been smooth though, in January a suicidal fox decided to throw itself in front of my car down the A18 resulting in a totally trashed front bumper. Luckily i managed to source a G41 black bumper within hours and had it couriered up to me within a few days. While replacing it i decided to replace all the hardware, fitting all new items and do an oil and filter change while the front end was raised. It's also made me want to get some paint correction work done including a full bumper and bonnet respray. I also recently fitted a Tarmac Sportz quick shifter kit but it gave a seriously annoying vibration/buzzing noise around the 5000rpm mark in any gear and the gear selection itself was incredibly notchy, requiring an unreasonable amount of effort to select a gear, negating the whole purpose of a quick shift. So off it went and i took it back to standard.

So, plenty done and plenty planned. I want the car to retain it's factory look, however i would like a Nismo Mk2 rear spoiler so if anyone is selling one, especially in black then please let me know!

Certainly seems that way, i ordered through Euro Car Parts and it showed up as a fitment for the 370.

Will return it tomorrow. Didn't even attempt to fit it, would have been a bad idea!

Managed to find a Yuasa that fits and has correct terminal position.

Thanks for the replies and sorry for getting back so late! I've ordered some Eibachs, 20mm all around.

I've just bought a new Bosch S4 battery for my 2010 370Z, the terminals are on the wrong side when facing forward and i doubt the cables have enough stretch in them if i turn it around. Any suggestions please?

Are Torqens own brand as good as Eibach or should i just pay the extra for Eibachs? And do 25mm spacers rub the arches, especially if the car is lowered (not done yet - will be soon) or should i just get 20mm to be safe?

8 hours ago, valy said:

got one in G41 that I took of my 2010 370z GT available,just send me a dm and will provide more details

I'm all sorted now but on the off chance there's an issue with the bumper (courier damage etc) then i will be messaging you!

Due to an ex fox i need a 2010 370Z bumper in Magnetic Black (G41).

4 hours ago, Adrian@TORQEN said:

Hi Mat, 

 

Don't bother with these, waste of money.

 

 

Thanks for your honesty! But you've just talked yourself out of £253.30! Thanks for the quick delivery on the spark plugs though!

Has anyone used throttle body spacers on their 370Z? If so, what's your thoughts on them? Any improvements or negatives? They seem simple enough to fit so i planned on doing them along with a spark plug change.

On 12/10/2020 at 03:17, Stoker11 said:

Hi and welcome

Thanks, Cleethorpes was where i was born, raised and lived for over 30 years! I now live just on the outskirts of Grimsby so still local-ish!

Thanks, but i'm rather far away, near Grimsby so it's not an option. So as it's a bit of a gamble would you take £150 inc' P&P?

What is the condition of the Alcantara like? 

Got one now, all sorted. Was just £15 inc' p&p off ebay and looks like new.

2 hours ago, Ebized said:

Over-reaction by you!

Yeah, for sure. Never known an exclamation mark to be offensive, daren't use one now. What's the world coming to?

4 hours ago, ShortPaul said:

Looks like it may already some spacers on it

I've had the wheels off to upgrade the brake pads, no spacers!

I used to do the modding scene a lot, even had a magazine feature but nowadays it just doesn't interest me beyond a wee bit more power and an improved ride height. Would never even entertain the idea of body and interior mods and i love the standard anthracite Rays!

6 hours ago, Payco said:

Welcome. nice car but I BET if you lurk on here for too long it wont stay standard at all.

Ha, none of my cars tend to for very long! Will be getting a stainless system, re-map, spacers and coilovers in the near future. No desire to do anything beyond that though.

Not got many photos to be honest but here's one after it's first clean using Meguiars products.