The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Alright peeps. So this isn't going to be some kind of amazing expensive build, but just a record of an average guy spending some money on his car. So this is how I bought her back on 19th January 2012. I had the biggest smile on my face. Wanted this car for the last 8 years, and when I turned 30, I decided it's about time to treat myself. Edited May 13, 2014 by The Bounty Bar Kid Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 The car was bought as a 2008 350Z GT HR engine with ~34K miles. Cosworth panel filter, Lowered (not looked at the springs yet to figure out who they are from), Fujitsubo Legalis R back box UPRev Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 So things I have done so far... I bought a lovely Cargo Net supplied by the lovely Tarmac, And a vertical tonneau cover. Car is only run on V-Power. Quote
spu01jaw Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Interesting? Am I being stupid but isn't it supposed to be 313 bhp? Quote
Ebized Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Interesting? Am I being stupid but isn't it supposed to be 313 bhp? Thats the ps - bhp at the fly is about 309. The dyno graphs are taken at the hubs - hence the lesser bhp readings, but as a rough guide I would say that is about 315 at the fly. Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 So today, I rang up Abbey Motorsport to get a Berks HFC fitted and get the UPRev tweaked to suit this change. This will take place in two weeks time. I have been looking at a Circuit Sports Carbon Fibre Bonnet Dampers courtesy of Steve 350z (Redline Styling). These I've been told will be in stock in a couple of weeks. Last thing I've looked at today was 35% tints on the rear windows. This hopefully will get done maybe early April. For now that's all I have planned. Other things I really wanna do include a NISMO N1 kit, maybe N2 front bumper with splitter. But looks can come later. Depending on the existing suspension, I may wanna change that first. Will try to take the wheels off the car over the next few days so I can have a look. Oh and see if it has spacers. If not then that's definitely on the list before the window tints. Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 6, 2012 Author Posted March 6, 2012 Interesting? Am I being stupid but isn't it supposed to be 313 bhp? Thats the ps - bhp at the fly is about 309. The dyno graphs are taken at the hubs - hence the lesser bhp readings, but as a rough guide I would say that is about 315 at the fly. According to Mark@Abbey, he says about 325 at the fly. Quote
AK350Z Posted March 6, 2012 Posted March 6, 2012 Interesting? Am I being stupid but isn't it supposed to be 313 bhp? 1) Abbey stats are power at the hub 2) 313PS is the theoretical metric horsepower Nissan quote at the the flywheel The imperial equivilent is 309BHP. Quote
Ebized Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Interesting? Am I being stupid but isn't it supposed to be 313 bhp? Thats the ps - bhp at the fly is about 309. The dyno graphs are taken at the hubs - hence the lesser bhp readings, but as a rough guide I would say that is about 315 at the fly. According to Mark@Abbey, he says about 325 at the fly. That's good Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 The car was bought as a 2008 350Z GT HR engine with ~34K miles. Cosworth panel filter, Lowered (not looked at the springs yet to figure out who they are from), Fujitsubo Legalis R back box UPRev Springs are green. Guessing they are Tein, but couldn't see properly through wheel. Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 So today, I rang up Abbey Motorsport to get a Berks HFC fitted and get the UPRev tweaked to suit this change. This will take place in two weeks time. I have been looking at a Circuit Sports Carbon Fibre Bonnet Dampers courtesy of Steve 350z (Redline Styling). These I've been told will be in stock in a couple of weeks. Last thing I've looked at today was 35% tints on the rear windows. This hopefully will get done maybe early April. For now that's all I have planned. Other things I really wanna do include a NISMO N1 kit, maybe N2 front bumper with splitter. But looks can come later. Depending on the existing suspension, I may wanna change that first. Will try to take the wheels off the car over the next few days so I can have a look. Oh and see if it has spacers. If not then that's definitely on the list before the window tints. Car has spacers, so that's something else off my list to get. Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 Updated: Cosworth panel filter, Tein springs, Spacers ~20mm, Fujitsubo Legalis R back box, UPRev, Nissan cargo net Nissan vertical tonneau cover Quote
rabbitstew Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Interesting? Am I being stupid but isn't it supposed to be 313 bhp? Thats the ps - bhp at the fly is about 309. The dyno graphs are taken at the hubs - hence the lesser bhp readings, but as a rough guide I would say that is about 315 at the fly. According to Mark@Abbey, he says about 325 at the fly. That's good Thats very good for what is very low amount of performance mods! Makes me wonder if i should get mine done now! Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 8, 2012 Author Posted March 8, 2012 Actual pics of my car once I had her in my possession and spent some quality time with her. Previous pics were from the dealer's site. WARNING PIC HEAVY! http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=59303 Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 22, 2012 Author Posted March 22, 2012 Berks HFC fitted. +7BHP, +12LBFT Sounds sexual! But realised I need a Y pipe. Should have got it at the same time. Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 29, 2012 Author Posted March 29, 2012 Before under car Berks HFC HFC Flange Stock cat No cat Cat installed 1 Cat installed 2 Cat installed 3 Stock Y pipe - must replace Stock Y pipe into Berks HFC Car on Dyno Dyno machine attached to car Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 19, 2012 Author Posted April 19, 2012 DBA 5000 2 piece discs and Ferodo DS2500 pads have arrived! (Thanx to Cougar Store) Hopefully fitted on Monday. Quote
MK-Ultra Posted April 19, 2012 Posted April 19, 2012 DBA 5000 2 piece discs and Ferodo DS2500 pads have arrived! (Thanx to Cougar Store) Hopefully fitted on Monday. Thats the same combo that i have, you should really like it!! If your having that all changed you may aswell get some braided lines. I went fom stock to this setup and it was a massive difference! Quote
Southernspeed Posted April 19, 2012 Posted April 19, 2012 I recognise that dyno room! Were you not talked into a TT while you were there? Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 27, 2012 Author Posted April 27, 2012 Before Before Caliper Off Disc Off Bye Bye Mr OEM Disc Hello Sexy New Disc - DBA 5000 DBA's on DBA's on Wheels On Wheels On Wheels On Quote
Jo3ly Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 looks good mate, think i may have seen you plus a few other Zed owners down valley park in Croydon tucked over in the corner. I've got a Black '09 ive recently bought. il start a build thread eventually Quote
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