Mr_Valmonty

This was by far my favourite modification so far

Japspeed K4 twin-exit exhaust, combined with a rear bumper tuck so that the pipes are showing from behind. Glad to take out some of these rusty pipes from underneath. Three self-tapping bolts for the bumper tuck 

What's more, the exhaust seems very responsive to foot control. Keeping the throttle light, it's barely louder than stock and will definitely be girlfriend-friendly. But ramp up the revs and it gets very exciting. 

Every car needs a mascot

Meet Sensei Paw. Will get back to more serious stuff soon

I'll admit I bodged it, but I wanted superSUPERSUPER-bright cool-white LEDs over the numberplate

I will formalise a proper housing for them once the 3D printer is up and running.

Function over form and all that. The picture doesn't do it justice

Dropped a positive and negative wire from the battery into the cabin

Now I'll be able to set up some cool lights or extra sockets in the future

Dropped back home to my parents' - where my dad has been using my 'fun' car for the last few months

First time my two cars have met 😛

Not a bad line-up

3D number plates deployed. I do perfer metal plates, but MOT is coming soon so thought I better get something sensible

Dentist had been telling me to use floss for quite a while

Finally discovered how I am supposed to use it

Removed the rear lettering and badge. Replaced with a black 'Z' badge

Removed the front numberplate and badge

Filled, sanded to 5000-grit and re-sprayed

During the process, I noticed quite a lot of existing damage on the lower edge of the bumper. So I'll probably look to change the entire thing to a Nismo V3 with professional paint-job in the near future

But here we are for now...

27 minutes ago, Azurez33 said:

Looking good mate, always nice to see the info and data logs, however don’t think I’ve ever known anyone to use dot 3 for these especially as dot 4 all round is better due to higher boiling point which is definitely needed on these as they get so hot. 
 

Keep the good work coming 😊

Thanks

This is partly why I wanted to make a full dataseta. Half of the specs I had to find on forum threads and not always sure how reliable things are

I've updated the top

 🤜

On a side-note, I made myself a 350z wallpaper for my PC

Added some mean-lookin' ABS headlight eyelids

Stuck on temporarily for now, as I'm not sure whether they'd get through an MOT

If they pass an MOT, I'll later aim to fuse them with the edge of my bonnet

The whole front bumper and boonet were covered in stone chips

Grabbed a kuro black dabber pen (paint code: KH3) and filled all the visible defects.

Before and after: 

Hey all. 

Thought I'd start a build thread for my 350z

Purchased my 350z last year. Photos attached are from the day of purchase

Slightly worn in places - but completely stock car

GT edition with track Rays wheel option

The aim is to DIY as much as possible, which forces me to tinker and improve my mechanical knowledge

My long-term goal (looking 3-4 years ahead) is to turbo the car myself and learn to mess with the ECU

I've previously heavily modified a mini R53, so this is a nice upward progression

I'm also a bit of a data nut, so I'll be dropping facts and figures into the area below as I find them.

I'd love to make a comprehensive reference for enthusiasts

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Engine type: VQ35DE
Engine format: V6
Engine capacity: 3498 cc
Cylinder angle: Raised 60 degrees from horizontal
Cylinder bore: 95.5 mm
Piston stroke: 81.4 mm
Compression ratio: 10.3/1
Valves per cylinder: 4
Valve train: 24-valve DOHC (double overhead camshaft)
Max. RPM before fuel cut: 6500 rpm
Injector size: 335cc @ 3.5 bar (52 psi)
Injector flow: 30.48 lb/hr (320 cc/min)

Oil recommendation: 5w-30; 10w-30 or 10w-40 may be used where ambient temp >18 degrees
Oil capacity: 4.7 L
Oil drain sump plug tightening torque: 29 – 39 Nm
Oil filter tightening torque: 14.7 – 20.5 Nm

Spark plug type: PLFR5A-11 (PLFR4A-11 or PLFR6A-11 also acceptable)
Spark firing order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1

Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
Forced induction: Nil
Intercooler: Nil
 

Coolant capacity: 8.7 L
Coolant mix: 50:50 ratio of anti-freeze and distilled water
 

Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission gear oil: API GL-4; Viscosity SAE 75w-85
Differential gear oil: API GL-5; Viscosity SAE 80w-90

Max. power: 276 bhp @ 6200 rpm (206 kW; 280 PS)
Power per litre: 80.9 bhp/L
Max. torque: 363 Nm @ 4800 rpm (268 ft/Lbs)
Max. speed: 155mph (limited)
Rev limiter: Fuel cut at 6600 rpm
 

Fuel: Petrol
Octane: Recommended minimum 96 octane
Fuel tank capacity: 76 L (16.7 gal)
Fuel system: SMPFi
 

Emissions category: M1
Stock CO2 production: 273 g/km
Stock CO production: 0.437 g/km
Stock HC production: 0.071 g/km
Stock NOx production: 0.050 g/km
 

Weight (kerb): 1525 kg
Stock length: 4309 mm
Stock width: 1815 mm
Stock height: 1319 mm
Stock wheelbase: 2649 mm
Length/wheelbase ratio: 1.63
Boot volume: 235 L

Drag coefficient: 0.31
Frontal area: 20.9 ft2

Steering type: Rack and pinion
Minimum turning circle: 11.2 metres
Power steering fluid: Nissan PSF II or equivalent
 

Front tyre size: 225/45 R18
Front rim size: 18” diameter x 8” width. Offset +30
Front rim weight: 18.19 lbs
Rear tyre size: 245/45 R18
Rear rim size: 18” diameter x 8.5” width. Offset +33
Rear rim weight: 18.62 lbs
 

Brake callipers: Brembo
Front brake disc diameter: 324 mm
Rear brake disc diameter: 322 mm
Brake fluid: Nissan brake fluid or equivalent DOT 4 brake fluid

Paint: Kuro black

Paint code: KH3

Front headlight bulbs: D2R