I have been building this up slowly, and testing a lot inbetween modifications, but I'm happy to say that I think I've finished with my 'Stage 1' mods.
I had no pre-planned order to approach this, but just wanted to change one thing at a time that I felt the car needed. In order, this was:
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Huge congrats mate! I actually went looking for you when I saw you first post this thread - thought maybe a demo or second hand one might be lurking out there, but I'm stoked you finally got the one you wanted!
Varex valve in mine (and Beard's), but went with the valve alone rather than integrated, mainly so that it can be a straight through setup.
The Bluetooth controller they offer is good, can be programmed to open automatically at certain RPM so that you can tune aggressively but just cruise around...
I'm interested in the wing - but would like to know how it attaches to the original ducktail. Not so keen in drilling holes, at least until OEM replacements are more readily available.
Happy to look at sharing shipping, I might even look at skirts, but I'm in BNE, so the shipping from SYD will...
Well, depends why you have those parts already I guess... If you are doing it just for the exhaust note, you definitely wont want to spend the extra $$$ on intercoolers. Maybe look at intakes instead - there are offerings from AMS, Z1 and Nismo now (among others) that will both compliment the...
I have been running the Z1 25mm spacers with a 1" drop - they line up perfectly and look great.
Side by side comparison with stock if anyone is interested:
I'm working with a company in the UK (through a dealer here in AU) on test fitting some radiator hoses in what they say is a very accurate match to Ikazuchi Yellow.
Should have them in hand soon, and they are going in for fitment/critique on the 18th of September.
They same company here in AU...
They will work.
I have MCA coilovers and Whiteline sway bars (front and rear) and they work just fine.
TBH though, I wouldn't get sway bars again. I think MCA's comments may have been more that they dialled in well-balanced settings, and that adding sway bars may make it too rigid. I feel that...
I disagree a little with what has been said above.
Cooling us great, but it ultimately depends on your goals.
If you want to track it regularly, then by all means do intercoolers. They'll prevent heat soak and deliver more lap consistency.
You will also want to look at track brakes and a...
I will be interested to see what you think.
Tempted to turn my ANC back on to see if it interferes with the sub. Shouldn't, but only one way to find out
Oh snap! No, didn't know this - this is my first Nissan/Infinity, I've pretty much had euro cars up to this point. The cover in the pic above looks a little different - coolers are much lower down?
I was actually logging into Z1 to get their engine cover and saw the Nismo one. Yolo.
I liked...
Cosmetically? Only the ones mentioned in my post. Maybe rims for track days.
I'm working through a list of ancillary performance mods before I add more power. Aiming for 400wkw on e85 ultimately.
Don't look too close, some of this is just a trial run.
For anyone interested though:
Z1 Carbon Radiator/Air Guide
Z1 Carbon Intakes
Z1 Billet oil cap (black)
Nismo Carbon Engine Cover (red stripe and vents painted Ikazuchi Yellow)
Stock strut, painted Ikazuchi Yellow (yes... I chipped the...
Anyone know of any gas struts that would work in the hood/bonnet?
I would guess that it's probably the same that would fit a 370Z, but thought I'd check with the brains trust before picking some up.
This dinky stalk think looks shit, and pisses me off with it's cheapness.
EDIT: I did look at...