First things first, the starting point, a 99% bone stock 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring+Sport model.
I say 99% stock because there were a few minor modifications left on the car from Versions 1&2 of the build, none of which are performance enhancing, both of which were not worth the effort to remove and re-sell when I was parting the car out, but two things that I am happy that stayed on the car as it is two less things that I have to re-purchase!
The first of those two things is a set of Challenge USA stainless steel braided brake lines. These were the first Challenge USA brake lines installed on a 370Z in the states and are still in tip top shape, as one would expect. I will post a link in the next post to a blog entry I did that will go into more detail as to what the benefits of stainless steel braided brake lines are and why every track car should have them.
The second modification that was left on the car is a Jim Wolf Technology 1” oil pan spacer. This is an inexpensive mod that can offer a little more oil capacity (1 quart) for added insurance and heat resistance (6.75 quarts takes longer to heat up than 5.75 quarts). It’s not a life changing mod, and it certainly doesn’t negate the need for a massive oil cooler on this car, but for the price, it’s a good supporting mod to a reliable oil system. It can also be modified for an oil temperature gauge sensor should you decide to go with an aftermarket oil temp gauge.
And finally, the last thing that stayed on the car was my SPC Performance rear toe bolts which give you more range of adjustment of your rear toe, something necessary if you are lowered any more than 1.5” or so.