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Going on from my last car below I went for a Peugeot 207 GTI but after a few months a car that I have wanted for a long time came up local to me and I had to say yes to it .
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It is a 2005 350Z with the GT pack ( Bose , parking sensor etc ) and I have had it from last August .
Below is the progress so far
Few pic of when I picked her up
Then the first bits arrived
First up an engine flush and oil and filter change
Then was a gearbox oil change
And then on to the broken rad fan that did not work so this was Removed
Then install the new rad fans after some joining of the wires
Next was the plenum spacer changed to a H/D to let more air in
Spark plug change ( old vs new )
A quick belt change as old one was not in good nick
Then on to the last bit the K & N typhoon
This was it for a bit as I was off on holiday but after coming back did the Cree LED side lights and some molly slip for the gear box .
After a few more weeks I set about doing some more bits
New aerial
Old one
And new
Some wiper blades
Headlight adjust
And last up the Fuel sender clean with new O rings
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It is a 2005 350Z with the GT pack ( Bose , parking sensor etc ) and I have had it from last August .
Below is the progress so far
Few pic of when I picked her up
Then the first bits arrived
First up an engine flush and oil and filter change
Then was a gearbox oil change
And then on to the broken rad fan that did not work so this was Removed
Then install the new rad fans after some joining of the wires
Next was the plenum spacer changed to a H/D to let more air in
Spark plug change ( old vs new )
A quick belt change as old one was not in good nick
Then on to the last bit the K & N typhoon
This was it for a bit as I was off on holiday but after coming back did the Cree LED side lights and some molly slip for the gear box .
After a few more weeks I set about doing some more bits
New aerial
Old one
And new
Some wiper blades
Headlight adjust
And last up the Fuel sender clean with new O rings
Then when the weather was a bit better it was on to the diff oil change
The plug had some shavings and sludge on it and the oil was a darker honey colour so a change was a good plan
This was it for a few months then after saving a bit of cash I went up to Abbey Motorsport to have some Cobra HFC and a Milltek Y pipe fitted and the Uprev ( ECU re map ) done
Y pipe
HFC
Uprev with print out ( this is on a hub dyno so add another 35 to the BHP and LB/FT for the flywheel numbers )
The car started off with low ish numbers but saw some good gains in the end .
+ 19.3 BHP and + 12.9 LB/FT
Converting this in to old money ( on a rolling road and not hub dyno ) this should add 30-40 extra BHP / LB/FT and make the car around 275 BHP an 260 LB/FT
The car Is loosing power and torque with the K & N typhoon fitted as the temp was going up and the std exhaust will not help this as well so if I change this and add a V/S to the air intake we would see around another 7-10 but the extra noise of the K & N is worth the loss so this will be staying .
Was a few more nice cars out the back there as well to look at .
The plug had some shavings and sludge on it and the oil was a darker honey colour so a change was a good plan
This was it for a few months then after saving a bit of cash I went up to Abbey Motorsport to have some Cobra HFC and a Milltek Y pipe fitted and the Uprev ( ECU re map ) done
Y pipe
HFC
Uprev with print out ( this is on a hub dyno so add another 35 to the BHP and LB/FT for the flywheel numbers )
The car started off with low ish numbers but saw some good gains in the end .
+ 19.3 BHP and + 12.9 LB/FT
Converting this in to old money ( on a rolling road and not hub dyno ) this should add 30-40 extra BHP / LB/FT and make the car around 275 BHP an 260 LB/FT
The car Is loosing power and torque with the K & N typhoon fitted as the temp was going up and the std exhaust will not help this as well so if I change this and add a V/S to the air intake we would see around another 7-10 but the extra noise of the K & N is worth the loss so this will be staying .
Was a few more nice cars out the back there as well to look at .
A few weeks went buy and the only things to be done were a good clean .
A few pic after a good wash and x 3 coats wax
After saving some more cash i went back to Abbey Motorsport for some suspension parts .
First was two new banana arms
Then a Whiteline front anti roll bar set to soft with Whiteline drop links
Then a Whiteline rear anti roll bar set to med with Whiteline drop links
That was it for now and Christmas came and a few more bits were done .
First up some CREE LED number plate lights
Then the bonnet dampers
And this brings us up to date .
Plans are brakes next then Exhaust and then well we shall see
Alan
A few pic after a good wash and x 3 coats wax
After saving some more cash i went back to Abbey Motorsport for some suspension parts .
First was two new banana arms
Then a Whiteline front anti roll bar set to soft with Whiteline drop links
Then a Whiteline rear anti roll bar set to med with Whiteline drop links
That was it for now and Christmas came and a few more bits were done .
First up some CREE LED number plate lights
Then the bonnet dampers
And this brings us up to date .
Plans are brakes next then Exhaust and then well we shall see
Alan
SarGara said:
Looking good! I only picked up my 350z at the end of November so I have essentially the same list of jobs as you have done to look forward to as well.
Why did you add Molyslip after changing the oil by the way, just as a precaution?
Yes just to help the gearbox out and make the shift smother .Why did you add Molyslip after changing the oil by the way, just as a precaution?
Alan
Inkyfingers said:
I sold my 350Z in a bit of a panic after we had our first child, have always regretted that.
It was like a big old sledge hammer. Unsubtle and heavy, but great fun for knocking walls down with.
Interesting, my daughter is 4 weeks old and I'm selling my 350Z. Don't think I'll regret it though, my bike is my toy now.It was like a big old sledge hammer. Unsubtle and heavy, but great fun for knocking walls down with.
My one has the GT pack so has some bits inside Bose CD , Leather and stuff so its not to bad .
One thing to note is that the cars are not cheep to run and parts can be expensive .
Apart from that its the best car I have had and I have had a few nice ones
Regards
Alan
One thing to note is that the cars are not cheep to run and parts can be expensive .
Apart from that its the best car I have had and I have had a few nice ones
Regards
Alan
thatguy11 said:
I keep trying to resist getting a 350Z as my next car, as it's a bit of stretch financially for me....this is not helping! Such a good looking car, especially in that colour. How are you finding living with the interior? Apparently it's a little dull
Such a good looking car, especially in that colour. How are you finding living with the interior? Apparently it's a little dullWelcome to owning one of the best jap coupes.Just a shame you spent money on the nissan oil/molyslip.You will possibly find in a few months that the molyslip starts to loose its effect.For half of what you have spent you could have replaced the gb oil with LiquiMolly.Changed mine around seven months ago and the box has never been better! A lot better change, much less noise, overall effect is excellent.
Enjoy your car but dont expect too much in the way of bolt on power gains, lots of money for little if any return.Induction sound? Just k&n panel filtre change would have given that.
Enjoy your car but dont expect too much in the way of bolt on power gains, lots of money for little if any return.Induction sound? Just k&n panel filtre change would have given that.
Very nice, how are you finding grip in this weather? I've had mine, also grey (but the 313 HR), since last March. Cracking cars, very thirsty!
Did you change your bumper reflectors or did some cars come like that? Mine are the normal amber reflectors, however I often see black inserts instead.
Did you change your bumper reflectors or did some cars come like that? Mine are the normal amber reflectors, however I often see black inserts instead.
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