AP350GT Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Figured I may as well start a 'progress' thread. This is my 2003 350GT, it's silver underneath and vinyl wrapped white. It has usual mods, plenum spacer, panel filter, earthing kit, flappy paddle shifters, told it has been uprev mapped but I'm not convinced after a recent dyno run it only made 240. It has a 'HKS style' exhaust, it's not very good quality (doesn't mate up properly, flanges are practically tin) so that'll be replaced with an Invidia system in the next couple of weeks. I also have a full set of 350z brembo calipers, disks and braided lines to go on soon. This is when I picked it up. The engine bay looked like this: So cleaned it up. Then started a few changes. R35 wheels. I didn't dislike the 5 spokes, just wanted to put my own touches on it as you do and I like the oem+ sort of thing. Couple of engine bay mods, painted both battery covers, fitted a rarejdm loom cover, Injen CAI, Stillen torque damper. Also have a circuit sports alutec brace to fit but need to get a couple of spacers made up due to the plenum spacer. Still needs a lot of TLC. I've taken the injen intake and engine damper off today, didn't like the noise or added vibration, one thing I love about this car is how smooth and comfortable it is and I don't want to lose that, so the factory intake and apexi filter have gone back in. Also painted a couple of interior bits. That's it for now. This is what it replaced. Would keep both if I could! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veef13 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 great looking 350GT, and stunning S15, kinda looking for one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Looks fantastic in white!Makes it look so modern like it wouldn't look out of place in a showroom now. Really like the first couple of pics. Good job on the engine bay. I must be honest though, I Much prefer the 5 spoke wheels, think it made the car. The gtr wheels, especially so dark, do nothing for me, sorry. Lovely car though, and look forward to seeing your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemansim Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I agree, the 5 spokes looked better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 That's boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Whilst I don't like the GT-R wheels on there either, those 5 spoke ones looked cheap and nasty so you did the right thing in changing Love the little touches like the small bits you've painted inside, just enough to make a huge difference. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 With the above, the GTR wheels look wrong, preferred the 5 spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Work VSXX suit these even more than they suit the 350Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP350GT Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks for the feedback all. I have to admit I'm not 100% on the gtr wheels and am still looking around, considering either 19" Leon hardiritt ordens with a nice bit of dish or a couple of different rohana wheels, rc7, rc8 or rf2. Getting rohanas means not having to buy 4 new tyres if I stuck with 20s but the ordens are amazing on these cars. Open to other ideas too, please feel free to make some suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I really really like that , looks in better proportion than the 50/70 IMO . As said not sure on the gtr wheels ... Really is nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Repeat posts deleted AP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I think that looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I like that Going to go with the crowd though and say I still think you could find better wheels than either set shown Interior bits and engine bay are looking much better than when you got her - keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 OMG.. I love that S15 silvia!! Don't get me wrong I like your new whip too... but ... wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP350GT Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 I haven't updated this for a bit, the white is now gone, spent 4 days stripping off all the white vinyl, utterly tedious job. Then spent a day sorting the paintwork out. Then two 12 hour days wrapping it the new colour. The 5 spokes are back on, they're being kept as winter wheels, and the GTR wheels are up for sale to make way for the Leon Hardiritt Ordens which should be here at the beginning of august! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Is that brown?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP350GT Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Not quite ha... Photos don't do it much justice, it's more of a dark copper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 nice work....really like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Looks good. The wrap has a better shine that I thought it would. Nice job, suits the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Somewhat perversely I like it! I dont know why! Actually makes the GTR wheels work better as well - nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP350GT Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thankyou mate. It's an odd colour for sure but I think I made the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP350GT Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 New wheelz, I'll be getting these refurbed before they go on properly so it'll be a while yet, probably for next summer. I did a test fit to see how they sit, the front wouldn't go on without spacers which are currently lent to a mate but there's no clearance issues with the rears. She'll be getting lowered a bit more if the coilovers will let me, and adjustable front camber arms fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I do like a Leon Hardititt with decent dish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Looks damn nice mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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