So it's April of 2010 and I had just completed my 6th HPDE. It became readily apparent during that HPDE that my 5AT 350Z was stuggling. It also became apparent that if I was going to continue track driving that I was going to have to bite the bullet and get a car with a manual transmission. By now it's May of 2010 and one week prior to ZDayZ, I pulled the trigger and traded my 04.5 5AT 350Z in on an 03 model with a 6 speed manual. Thanks to the guys at CIN Motorsports I was able to retain nearly all of my modifications to be put on the new car so I wouldn't have to start completely over.
Now the countdown has begun till I resume going to the track.
Justin's First Z
Specs:
Year: 2003
Color: Silverstone
Trim Level: Performance
Engine: VQ35DE 3.5 Liter V6
Transmission: 6 speed Manual
Horsepower: 254 RWHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque: 235 ft-lb @ 4800 RPM
Modifications
Engine & Drivetrain:
- Jim Wolf Technologies PopCharger Short Ram Intake
- Borla True Dual Exhaust
- GReddy/Trust 1.3 Bar Radiator Cap
- Jim Wolf Technologies Oil Pan Spacer
- Unknown Upgraded Clutch
Suspension, Handling & Braking:
- Yokohama Tires - 225/45/R18 Front, 245/45/R18 Rear
- Hotchkis Tuning Front and Rear Sway Bars
- Hotchkis Tuning Springs
- Z33 Track Brembo Brake Calipers & Rotors
- StopTech Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
- Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
- Brake Pads - Street: Hawk HPS/Track: CarboTech XP8
- Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks
- Okuyama Carbing Aluminum Front Strut Tower Brace w/ integrated Brake Master Cylinder Brace
- Track Wheels: MB Motoring Competition 17x9 +27 Gunmetal
- Track Tires: Nitto NT-05 275/40/R17
Show:
- Crawford Composites Carbon Engine Cover - Custom Painted
- SP Engineering Carbon Air Guide - Painted Body Color (Show Only)
- Pure Innovations Stainless Steel Rear Hatch Struts
- 2008 Dodge Avenger Antenna Mast
Audio:
- Alpine CDA-9847 AM/FM/XM/CD Head Unit
- Alpine TUA-T020XM XM Satelite Radio Reciever
- Alpine KCA-420i iPod Adapter
- T3 Audio TS6 Component Speakers
Coming Soon: (in the garage and waiting)
Future Mods:
- Oil Cooler
- New Everyday Wheels
- Motordyne 5/16" Plenum Spacer
- Motordyne MREV2 Lower Plenum
- Lightweight Racing Seats
- Front Brake Ducting
- Adjustable Rear Camber Arms
- UpRev Osiris Tune
- Six Point Racing Harness
- Quaife Differential
- A Washing and Waxing
- ...and something interesting...
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