350Z GT ROAD / TRACK / DRIFT

[VTC]

So heres the start of my project. The idea is to create a solid allrounder that I can enter into a few events, do some track days and get some sideways action going on both tarmac and gravel and still drive it on the road.

 

This car possibly already has:

 

• Stillen Supercharger and bonnet
• Stoptech Ally Belled Discs
• Stoptech Iron Drilled Discs
• DC Sports Exhaust
• Ferodo DS2500 Front & Rear Pads
• K&N Air Filter
• Tein Superstreet with Upper Mounts
• 18" TSW Thruxtons

 

Now I say possibly as I'm not totally convinced about the brake setup but I think its a decent foundation to build off.

 

The bad bit are:

 

• Body work has seen better days - Rust on rear arches, front bumper is in a bad way, supermarket dings in the doors.
• Wheels need a refurb
• Lights are cloudy
• Bits of trim missing
• Seat bolsters are badly scuffed
• Engine seems temperamental depending on weather

 

So here's the short-term plan to start:

 

• Clean the MAF and full service (oil, dif, gearbox, coolant, oil filter, sparkplugs)
• Get some diagnostic equipment so I can read the ECU (recommendations welcomed)
• Service the supercharger - might need a new gasket
• Look at the fuelling - I'm sure this car was running lean so I'll pull the spark plugs and look at the MAF first and go from there.

 

Mid-term plan if the engine is ok (not in any particular order):

 

• Front Bumper - I've had a look and they don't seem that easy to find and seem expensive!? I would swap it out for a bash bar but I don't think those are legal on a street car.
• Wheels - I'm tempted to get the Thruxtons refurbed as they do look nice but I also want a couple of sets of Rays or something more rally orientated.
• Strip out - I want to have a look at everything so I'll strip the interior out just to check.
• Get under the car and check everything - Already thinking I'll get front & mid brace plus aluminium undertray.
• Hydro brake - again recommendations welcomed.
• Cold air intake - I'm still 50/50 on this at the moment.
• Rev shifter gauge
• Bumper quick release - 50/50 so undecided.
• Sort out the rust
• Sort out the windscreen surround issues
• Sort out the boot opening issue
• Seats - I'd like to get something more snug but also like the electric & heat lol. I'll take any recommendations on these too.

 

I'm sure theres probably a few bits I've forgotten to add but I'm sure you get the idea. As much as I want to do this as quickly as possible, realistically it will most likely take some time due to other commitments and budget etc.

 

Looking forward to getting stuck in!

 

Edited May 30, 2021 by VTC