So I've grenaded my passenger side stock turbo (RHD model, so that would be drivers side for my US friends).
Warranty is not an option, and I was on the E85 path anyway, so I figure I'd look for upgrades.
I've known about the Pure 700's for a while, but was hoping AMS might have a release date...
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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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...
Met a fellow Z enthusiast and distributor of Cosmis Wheels here in Australia. He wanted to test some new designs on the Z to check calliper clearances etc.
These are just test rims - rubber was all wrong, and they are just clear coated (ie, colour is far from final).
Still... thought I'd share...
How.
The.
F**k....
do I get this f**king clip off...?
I can unseat either side, but the MAF housing won't come free of the turbo inlet tube...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hSiB8yZhmy5wc1aj7
Finally got the kids to bed at a reasonable time and went out to grab some night shots.
Always happy to hear thoughts, comments, suggestions (esp for different angles etc - never really shot cars before...)
Was playing with mixing up the factory colour codes, and thought... what the hell, may as well paint something to bling this engine bay up a bit...
Not sure how I feel yet, but I have some carbon goodies coming from Z1, so I'll reserve judgement for when it's all in there. Still... for anyone...
Heya everyone, thought I'd post a quick sound comparison of a custom 3.5" cat-back vs stock (both 6MT).
It's currently cat-back, but we are deleting the secondary cats next week. I'm doing this in stages to test both sound and dyno numbers. I'm very much looking for a good quality sound over...
Very happy with new MCA coilovers in my Z.
Cornering tips in much quicker now, and I can really feel the limit of the stock rubber (soon to be gone).
Straight line acceleration is much more compliant too - doesn't feel like to squats on it's rear haunches before bolting.
Everyday driving is a...