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370Z Nismo Mk1 - Fast road/track build


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15 hours ago, nissanman312 said:

That shifter looks spot on pal!

 

You won't regret that gearbox mount 

Paired with the shifter I would think that will be a sweet combination 

 

Did you not fancy the vibratechnics engine mounts also 

I believe they perform just like the gearbox mount 

As in max performance without the compromise on nvh levels 

Yeah I'm thinking the gearbox mount will be a must now! I couldn't believe how crap the stock one was when i took it out. 

 

The issue with the engine mounts is they're going to be a pain to fit, i had a little look the other day and i just don't have the tools to get the top nuts off the mounts, the rest is pretty straight forward though. I mean loads of people have done it i just don't have the time or patients for it at the moment. If they don't sell i may keep them to give it a go further down the line. 

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Good choice on going with a gearbox mount. They're a must with the coolerworx shifter from what I've heard as it mounts to the trans tunnel rather than direct to the top of the gearbox like the stock shifter assembly. Let me know how you get on with it, I'm seriously tempted by one!

 

Also, you've most likely already seen it, but @dedpedal on instagram makes awesome covers for the coolerworx shifters to replace the factory leather gaitor.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHeBNLaM6z1/

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7 hours ago, dave_7 said:

Yeah I'm thinking the gearbox mount will be a must now! I couldn't believe how crap the stock one was when i took it out. 

 

The issue with the engine mounts is they're going to be a pain to fit, i had a little look the other day and i just don't have the tools to get the top nuts off the mounts, the rest is pretty straight forward though. I mean loads of people have done it i just don't have the time or patients for it at the moment. If they don't sell i may keep them to give it a go further down the line. 

Thats fair mate 

At least you have a nice garage to work in

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17 hours ago, Silverthorn said:

Good choice on going with a gearbox mount. They're a must with the coolerworx shifter from what I've heard as it mounts to the trans tunnel rather than direct to the top of the gearbox like the stock shifter assembly. Let me know how you get on with it, I'm seriously tempted by one!

 

Also, you've most likely already seen it, but @dedpedal on instagram makes awesome covers for the coolerworx shifters to replace the factory leather gaitor.

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHeBNLaM6z1/

thanks for the heads up with this, i wont be refitting the gaitor but i may get something laser cut similar to this from 1.5mm sheet stainless then paint it

 

Yeah the new shifter basically does away with the frame that the stock shifter assembly is mounted to so I am thinking the same that the uprated mount is a must 

17 hours ago, nissanman312 said:

Thats fair mate 

At least you have a nice garage to work in

 

Must admit i am very spoilt with my garage, its my little place to escape to. Even got a little heater in there now to keep my warm when im lay on the floor in there. Also got a small dehumidifier at the back to stop it getting too damp in there. It definitely not that tidy in there at the minute though there is bits of car and tools everywhere

 

The double garage was my only stipulation when we bought the house haha I've made a start kitting it out and she picks all the stuff for the house

 

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Cats out the bag now. Harness bar arrived yesterday to go with the out of date Sabelt harnesses i picked up for a bargain a couple of months back (they have barely been used by the looks of them).

 

Booked in early January at GSM to pick some fixed back buckets, which I'll get on 0% finance

 

 

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Quick progress update, didn't get much time in the garage over Christmas but there is still some progress.

 

Removed the gaiter and refitted the trim around the new shifter.

 

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Fitted the new big fat front rollbar. Wish I had taken a picture of it next the stock bar as its a notable step up in diameter and weight so combined with the other handling mods should make a big difference. 

 

Also noticed a very tiny amount of wear from the oil cooler lines chaffing so i fitted some silicone tubing round and leathered it with rubber grease. Not really necessary as the oil cooler has been fitted for a few years and the witness marks from rubbing were minimal but it keeps me busy. Plus the silicone can be considered as sacrificial protection and will keep the oil lines tip top.

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And finally got round the fitting the Z-speed undertray. Its an extremely good bit of kit and I'm supper happy with it. The extra support to the front splitter and arch liner is a big plus as well. Came with a Riv nut kit of its now held on entirely with M6 fasteners. I also re-tapped all the existing holes to freshen them up and clear out any rust from the stock bolts (taking a little extra times with these things helps save time in the long run).

 

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6 hours ago, dave_7 said:

Quick progress update, didn't get much time in the garage over Christmas but there is still some progress.

 

Removed the gaiter and refitted the trim around the new shifter.

 

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Fitted the new big fat front rollbar. Wish I had taken a picture of it next the stock bar as its a notable step up in diameter and weight so combined with the other handling mods should make a big difference. 

 

Also noticed a very tiny amount of wear from the oil cooler lines chaffing so i fitted some silicone tubing round and leathered it with rubber grease. Not really necessary as the oil cooler has been fitted for a few years and the witness marks from rubbing were minimal but it keeps me busy. Plus the silicone can be considered as sacrificial protection and will keep the oil lines tip top.

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And finally got round the fitting the Z-speed undertray. Its an extremely good bit of kit and I'm supper happy with it. The extra support to the front splitter and arch liner is a big plus as well. Came with a Riv nut kit of its now held on entirely with M6 fasteners. I also re-tapped all the existing holes to freshen them up and clear out any rust from the stock bolts (taking a little extra times with these things helps save time in the long run).

 

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Nice work:clap:

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17 hours ago, ShortPaul said:

Nice work:clap:

cheers pal, got to keep busy somehow during these strange times

3 hours ago, nissanman312 said:

Hows the coolerworx feel have you had chance to road test it ? 

 

Keen for your review on it B)

I feel like i should have a disclaimer at the start of this thread... rather than the intended 70% 30% track this car is more like 35% road 15% track 50% axle stands haha. Car has been up on stands since the start of November with me slowly sorting stuff out for spring time so I've not driven it yet. I have sat in it and rowed through the gears and it feels really good. Still waiting on the arrival of the gearbox mount to complete it.

 

Also I've booked 3 trackdays for this year already (booked before we got locked down again). Donnington Park in March, Anglesey in June and Cadwell Park in July if anyone else wants to book on and get involved. Need to get a couple of days at Oulton Park booked for this years as well as that is home territory for me (I'm fortunate enough to only live 20 mins away). 

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4 hours ago, dave_7 said:

cheers pal, got to keep busy somehow during these strange times

I feel like i should have a disclaimer at the start of this thread... rather than the intended 70% 30% track this car is more like 35% road 15% track 50% axle stands haha. Car has been up on stands since the start of November with me slowly sorting stuff out for spring time so I've not driven it yet. I have sat in it and rowed through the gears and it feels really good. Still waiting on the arrival of the gearbox mount to complete it.

 

Also I've booked 3 trackdays for this year already (booked before we got locked down again). Donnington Park in March, Anglesey in June and Cadwell Park in July if anyone else wants to book on and get involved. Need to get a couple of days at Oulton Park booked for this years as well as that is home territory for me (I'm fortunate enough to only live 20 mins away). 

Ha ha good one 

 

Whats your Donnington date im only 30 mins from donny 

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On 08/01/2021 at 17:46, nissanman312 said:

Ha ha good one 

 

Whats your Donnington date im only 30 mins from donny 

There on the 17th if you fancy it I can send you the link to the organiser. Or even if you just want to come along for some passenger action let me know. Going with some mates (S2000, RX7 and MR2)

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6 hours ago, dave_7 said:

There on the 17th if you fancy it I can send you the link to the organiser. Or even if you just want to come along for some passenger action let me know. Going with some mates (S2000, RX7 and MR2)

Wednesday bugger id have popped along if it was a weekend 

At this rate we'll still be on lock down :scare:

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17 hours ago, nissanman312 said:

Wednesday bugger id have popped along if it was a weekend 

At this rate we'll still be on lock down :scare:

Don't say that, I don't think i can cope with any more cancelled trackdays! In reality hoping for the best but expecting the worst

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  • 1 month later...

Big list of updates this time

 

first up, whiteline drop link set to the new ARB... coilovers could do with a clean 

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then swapped out the gearbox mount for the new vibratechnics one

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got rid of the big daft plastic number plate surround off the front bumper. Made a new one from some stainless and welded some countersinks in place to mount it. Also painted it to match the nismo bodykit (relally happy with the paint match) and machine polished the area around where the original mount had rubbed and scratched the paint. Mounted with rubber gaskets between the bumper and new mount to stop any chaffage. New plate is shorter to suit 5 digits. 

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Fitted the Braum harness bar. I am pleased with the outcome but dissappointed with Braum really. No problems with the bar itself, good and sturdy and mounting points are suitable, but the finish on the paint is crap (loads of imperfections under the surface) and flakes as soon as you touch it... really poor for the price of it. On top of that came with NO instructions so took a lot of figuring out on hope to use it and retain the stock 3 point belts for road use as well (if anyone has taken the stock belt assmebly apart you'll know what i mean). 

 

Made a cardboard jig before taking a hole saw to the boot carpet (i've kept the top carpet and stored it and just cut through the thicker bottom carpet).

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Last up I removed and painted the door handles again to match the nismo body kit. 3 coats primer, 4 paint & 4 lacquer. Has made a big difference for me, the stock grey handles didn't match the car at all. Also a bit different that the usual black others have gone for. If anyone wants the paint code i can dig it out. 

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That's its now for my winter updates apart from the seats, which i wont commit to until i have sat in a load at GSM once restrictions have lifted (I'm 6ft 5 so its important to make the right seat choice for me).

 

All that's left to do is machine polish the entire car come spring time 

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On 08/01/2021 at 09:08, nissanman312 said:

Hows the coolerworx feel have you had chance to road test it ? 

 

Keen for your review on it B)

I've done a hundred miles or so now with the new shifter over the last week.

 

First impressions are i really like it but it will take some getting used to. Its got a really precise mechanical feel to it, throw is super short as expected and requires more force. I don't think i would want to daily it mind, but for people who really like to drive their cars its really worth considering. 

 

Only down side is when my gearbox is stone cold 1st to 2nd has never felt great and with this setup only exaggerates that as now everything is more more solid, but after a couple of miles isn't an issue. 

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Inspired by @Lewis Schwier and to celebrate me having the car four years i decided to give the paintwork a little refresh.

 

This was by no means a full details rather just working on the paintwork. Wheels will be coming off at some point for a good going over.

 

I've been a keen weekend warrior on the detailing front for as long as I care to remember to the paintwork has always been well looked after so was in good shape before i started. First time being able to machine polish in the new garage out of the elements which was great.

 

For those interested this is what I did:

  • snow foam
  • maguires wash plus (first time trying this and really liked it)
  • glue & tar remover
  • fallout remover
  • clayed using carbon collective exfoli block 
  • Single stage correction with a da using sonax perfect finish & lake country orange pad (some areas needed multiple passes but nowhere was bad enough for me to need to breakout the meguires 105 out)
  • IPA wipe down
  • 2 coats of Autoglanz P1 lite ceramic - first time using this so the jury is out but the finish is great

 

Pre-polish

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post polish

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post ceramic 

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Really pleased with how it turned out, I've added the pictures but they don't do it justice to be honest but you get the idea.

 

I also wet sanded and polished the freshly painted door handles a few weeks back to they look much better now too.

 

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Quick update for those interested...

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3D printed a little something to tidy up the new shifter and painted it and the trim. made a nice difference to the inside of the car really happy with how it turned out. 

 

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this is how is started before paint. Printed from ABS

 

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also printed and painted a little cubby from an stl file i found online to replace the button blanks.

 

 

On the seat, front I am booked into GSM on the 26th to try and and hopefully order a pair of fixed back buckets.

 

Also fresh from Z1 which arrived today...

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their new seat mounts. these were only release last week but as soon as i saw them i knew they would be perfetc what what i am going to need so double checked with them that they'd fit a RHD car and pulled the trigger. Quality is really good and super light weight. I'm sure they are going to get me as low as possible and have plenty of adjustment in them.

 

I am at Oulton park next Tuesday for my first trackday since August so I'm chomping at the bit to get back out there.

 

Had the car up in the air and give everything a good checking over (decided to do it outdoors as the weather was nice) before taking her out for a good old Italian tune up :D

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Also picked up fresh brake hardware from Torqen to swap out after Oulton (I always whip the pads out after everyack day to give everthing the once over). 

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