Bryan Settle
2003 350Z

"Recklezz"

Electrical Engineer/Track Whore - Too stupid to know when to slow down.

Webmaster's Note: As Bryan changes his car so often, the list below may or may not reflect the current state of the car. Keeping track of Bryan's modifications is similar in difficulty factor to herding cats. However....you can rest assured that it always goes to 11.

Specs:

Year: 2003
Color: Super Black
Trim Level: Track
Engine: VQ35DE 3.5 Liter V6
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Rated Horsepower: 287 HP @ 6,200 RPM
Rated Torque: 274 ft lb @ 4,800 RPM

Modifications

Performance:

Engine
  • Crawford Plenum V6 (modified)
  • Custom Grounding Kit
  • Custom Engine Harness
  • KJR Under drive pulley
  • AMS Radiator
  • Custom 3” single exit exhaust
  • Nismo Oil Fill Cap
  • Nismo Radiator Cap
  • Pi-Thon Hose Clamps (Black)
  • Samco Hoses (red)
  • Custom Induction Pipe
  • DMR catch Can
  • Slight weight reduction
  • Unorthodox Racing Alternator pulley
  • Unorthodox Racing Idler pulley
  • Odyssey Battery
  • Crawford Headers
  • JIC Y Pipe
  • HKS Racing Suction Intake
Suspension, Wheels, & Tires
  • HKS HiperMax RS coilovers (front) (8kg)
  • HKS Hipermax RS Dampers (rear)
  • Apexi Springs and perches (rear) (8kg)
  • Custom Adjustable Sway Bar end Links
  • Custom Strut Tower Bar
  • Hotchkis Anti Sway Bars
  • ARP 3” Lug Studs (M12x1.25)
  • Project Kics R40 Lug Nuts
  • Weds Sport TC005 18" Light Grey - 18x9 +34, 18x10 +44
  • Kumho MX 275/35/R18 & 295/35/R18
  • MBMotoring Weapon Wheels - 17x9 +22 (Track use)
  • Nitto NT01s - 275/40/R17 (Track Use)
Brakes
  • Brembo Calipers (OE)
  • Carbotech XP10 track Compound Pads
  • Motul 600 Fluid
  • Stop Tech Aero Rotors, 324x30mm, slotted
  • Stop Tech SS lines
  • Updated (06) VDC Module
Drive Train
  • Clutch Master FX100 Clutch
  • JWT Flywheel
  • Quaife Differential
  • 3.91:1 Central 20 Final Drive Gear
  • Nismo Finned Diff Cover
  • Red Line GL4 in all rotating parts
Interior
  • AEM Wideband A/F
  • AEM Oil Temp
  • Sparco Sprint Seats
  • Custom Sliders
  • Kirk Racing Roll bar
  • Willans 6 point harnesses
  • Stripped Interior

Show:

Interior
  • Custom Shift Knob
  • Rear Hatch Struts for Wing
Exterior
  • 27% Tint
  • Shaved Fenders
  • Shaved Hatch
  • Tinted Back up lights
  • Tow Hook
  • APR 3D wing
  • Nismo V1 clone front bumper


Planned Mods:
  • 7 point cage with swing out bars
  • Built motor
  • Tomei 272 Cams
  • Dry Oil Sump
  • Dual Throttle Bodies
  • Seibon C/F Hood
  • Stiffer Clutch
  • Fiberglass hatch with Lexan


Awards:
  • Z Nationals - 2007 - 2nd Place, 350Z Modified (couldn’t believe it)


Performance Info:

Other: Over 100 Runs on US 129 (aka The Tail of the Dragon)












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