Mack Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) Mod List 17/05/16 Engine and drive train: Oil Temp gauge, sender to be fitted with service AAM Oil Sump spacer Kazz 1.5 way Diff HKS Oil filter ​Magnetic sump plug HKS air filter Suspension: Superpro bushes Whiteline Adjustable ARB links Tein Flex with EDFC Non standard alignment settings as recommended by GT4Zed Eibach Camber Bolts SPC rear Camber Arms Wheels and Tyres: OEM Rays Rims Rears 264/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 N4 25mm Eibach spacer Front 245/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 AO 20mm Eibach spacer Brakes: Performance Friction floating front discs DBA Rear Discs Bluestuff NDX all round HKS Braided Lines Bodywork and chassis: Rear wiper delete (see my guide for how to do it!) Debadged Front and rear Stubby Aerial Liquid Art Tommy K rear badge (to cover the holes) Ultra Racing Rear W brace Rear arches flared ​Front number plate mounted directly on bumper Interior: Nismo Style gear knob Trackway recording with RPM from OBD2 port EDFC controller and Oil temp gauge hidden in cubby. Todo: Fit camber Lockout bolts Replace Eibach toe bolts and grind out holes. Swap to Cloth/Black interior Bucket seat install Setrab Oil cooler install Uprated Antiroll bar Get some proper track brake pads Fit Diff Bushes Maybe do subframe and steering rack bushes Long Term: Supercharge Respray the crappy paintwork BBK Edited May 17, 2016 by Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) m not going to modify it. At least I wasn't but then I started down the slippery slope. Ive had the car since 2011 but not done much with it, just brakes, compression rod bushes and de badge. I did a few track and drift days but I was never comfortable with the handling to really push. I gradually collected parts but real life including six months off work following a migraine got in the way. Then The Bitch was broken. I called up Bennett and quickly made a deal for the suspension and later the diff. A few days later we arrived at his friend Carls garage. Three days of blood, sweat, argument’s, beer and pizza got the car sorted bar a few left overs. Im lucky to get a month off work each year and over the last few days I have been slowly finishing the loose ends. Its almost ready to get back on the track. The difference is astonishing, the feedback and sure footed feeling is another world. Its far more drivable in the dry and wet. Its fantastic to have this forum, I cant count the number of members and traders who have helped and advised me doing various jobs on the car. Coming soon, lots of photos and some parts I now have duplicates of for sale. Mack Edited May 11, 2016 by Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) As she was when I brought her: At Snetterton New Discs and pads The old rear discs where really nasty Checked the compression rod bushes at the same time. They where shot so off to Horsham for SuperPro replacements Good fun drifting! New W brace Wheel bearing gave up during a track day New hub fitted Fitting the suspension from the bitch A bit low in this one! And its on Bennett being Bennett Spacers on but rubbing like hell at the back.Arch rolling booked: Tapped in some wires here and the cigarette lighter And its done! Thats it for now! Edited May 11, 2016 by Mack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Some great work Any plans for exterior mods? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Moved to the 350z section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks Kyle, Just minor stuff planned for the moment, remounting the front number plate straight to the bumper and cleaning up the headlights but I do like the look of the Nismo V2 bumper... Thanks Neo for moving the thread! I've just had the arches rolled by Phil from Arch Enemy. He's done a really neat job. i will up load the pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Great thread pics and nice build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Forgot to add, nice work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Thanks Martybhoy and Neo! Another busy day on the Zed. Phil from Archenemy arrived to roll the rear arches, Im really happy with the job. After he was done I refitted the front spacers as well. I also called Tein to get a replacement EDFC box as the screen is buggered. Mine is the older silver box, they said they might have an ex demo unit somewhere. Later on I got a call and £35 including delivery and the replacement box is on its way. Nice to see someone going to some effort help a customer! Unfortunately a unexpected non Zed issue used up the rest of my productive time. Maybe some smaller jobs tomorrow. Phil rolling the arches I forgot to get a before photo but this gives some idea, the arches are now also slightly flared Arch folded And finished with the sealant The new stance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Damn you Macca for putting my mug on here!! When did you take all the pics sneaky!!! So glad for you and well deserved for all the @*!# you had to go through mate. Good deal on that controller. Tein have always been helpful. I'll have some lockout bolts for you shortly👀. My phone is sorted now so will call you later. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 I thought you might like that! I have to say a massive thank you for Bennett for his work and sharing his knowledge of the Zeds, I have to admit he know his stuff. Update for today EDFC box has arrived and rear camber lockout and SPC toe bolts ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ybbew Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Great effort... you've put some good work in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) A case of one step forward, one step backwards today. New EDFC arrived! It might be an ex demo model but it looks pristine. So I unplugged the old one, fitted the new one and all was well. Then after a short drive an error message for the Right Rear stepper motor appeared. When it goes through the self test I can see the motor moving. May well be my fault as I did tug on the cables a bit to make some slack and the plug wiring doesn't look the best now. I don't have access to my multimeter at the moment to check for continuity but its another job to do. I have a spare cable at least. On another note my next job is an oil and filter change and to fit the Oil Temperature Gauge Sender unit. The sump spacer has a threaded hole that matches the oil temp sender, its currently got a blank installed. I have a sealing washer for the sender unit around somewhere but should also I put some sealant on the threads and if so what sealant? New EDFC unit installed and working for a short time A biker with an "interesting" number plate I saw today Edited May 13, 2016 by Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 A bit more progress. Unfortunately the EDFC wiring is all good, looks like its a motor. I will get the rear struts off and have a look sometime later this/next week. Otherwise a few more items of the TODO list: Headlight restoration I used a T cut kit £10 from eBay. Has done the job reasonably well. Before: you can just about see the milky stuff at the top After: all clear Changed the oil and fitted the oil temp gauge sender, all working now and while I was at it I removed the number plate holder and mounted a new numberplate directly to the bumper Its getting there, hopefully a trackway before the end of the month. Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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