NIcad7 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hi everyone, i'm Will. Been into drifting for a long time, and have built numerous Toyota's all with 1JZ engine's. Been DIY building/tuning these cars for about 5 years now and am looking for something a bit more challenging! Bit of a stupid time to join as i'm flying out to Afghanistan tomorrow, but intend to get plenty of research underway whilst im out there for my return in 6 months time I plan to buy a Cat-D front end damaged 350Z, which i can repair and hopefully improve on to save money. Will go down the N/A route initially, maybe SC later on. Mainly intend on getting as much weight out of the car as possible, want to aim for around 1250kg, and about 300-320hp at the fly, i think they are both fairly optimistic figures but achievable with the right ideas Anyways, goodbye for now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 to the forum Will. Stay safe in Afghanistan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richt Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kObi Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 to the club! Remember - if a car breaks it can be fixed, if you break...its not so easy Will be looking forward to your build topic when your back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hi and welcome to the forum. ZMANALEX is the guy to talk to when you get going. In the meantime, stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 to the mad house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIcad7 Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Thanks for the kinds words guys Been working out a quick short list of bolts ons to play with in the summer, see what you think; 4.08 Final drive with a Kaaz 2-way LSD HSD Coilovers Full japspeed set up, manifolds, y pipe, cat back Plenum spacer, not sure which UpRev tune up from Abbey and some sort of CAI, also not sure what to go for yet Any rocommendations? do's and dont's? Will see how that runs for a while, concentrate more on the footwork (suspension arms, sway bars etc) then would like to go for a set of brian crower cams with the springs etc. Hoping with the weight loss and final drive should be enough to drift with competatively. Will certainly start a build thread, just a shame i have to wait so long! Although will be back for 2 weeks in the middle of my tour sometime and hope to pick up the car in that time, then order the above parts whilst im away for the second half, will be like Christmas when im back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 As mentioned, Alex is running his setup near 600 bhp from memory, has a hell of a lot of experience and also sources parts so he will be able to give you a lot of pointers. He also has a roadster as they are faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hi Will & to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Welcome, looking forward to seeing the build thread when you are back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 some nice plans, personally i'd leave the y pipe out if your going down the japspeed route. and get an xyz pipe from abbey m/s. the japspeed manifolds have built in decat pipes, so come mot time it would be a pain. the xyz pipe will allow a single easy to change pipe in the straight section which can have a choice of straight pipe, sport cat, or full cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Stay safe dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 welcome and take it you're in the army, what do you do? 300-320 on fly shouldn't be hard to get out of the Z na. lots of good threads regarding making the z lighter. Hood, Boot and seats are probably the quickest way to save weight, then doors? Are you planning a track tool or road or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Welcome to the forum. You might find this thread inspirational with your planned Cat D purchase. http://my350z.com/forum/new-owners/4416 ... -350z.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 got a couple of members who can supply you with use parts for your rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIcad7 Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 Still here guys - 5 weeks and ill be home! Probably looking at picking up a cheap Z now, not crash damaged. Will have a budget of around £7000 if anyone is selling ill be ready to buy end of August Cheers Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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