ColdFire Modification Planner
2013 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT
Recent picture
14/10/2013 - Have a look at page 2 for the latest updates to do my track setup
19/9/2013 - Have a look at page 2 for the track pictures
16/5/2013
My love for sport cars is driven by my passion for 240Z. Since we were kids everybody who knows cars known about the 240Z as one of the most joyful cars to drive with its 2.4L engine which roared like no one business. Going forward in time and seeing the 370Z elegant and aggressive lines coupled with the remarkableVQ37VHR engine which had been selected as one of the best engines in the car industry. Plus money being available toward end of 2012 I made the call to buy brand new 370Z Touring/Sport with Navi Package and bought the actual car on 3/1/2013 which happens to be my birth day and my journey has started. Since my first test drive I had the feeling that I made the wrong call on 6MT transmission, 370Z MT make you feel like a noob until your muscle memory adapt to the clutch weight and get a sense when the clutch is engaged. Afterward it’s just the pure fun to be able to shift. Oh my god
One of the notable natures for sport cars is aggressive exhaust tone, which the Z lacks. Did my research in the forum and found that FI had the highest demand then heard it on youtube and made the call for the following performance parts (FI Blots on + Stillen Gen3 CAI)
Performance:
• Fast Intentions Cat Back Exhaust with 18’ Resonator
• Fast Intention Resonated High Flow Catalytic convertor
• Stillen Long Tube Cold Air intake Gen 3 Powder coated with black texture
• Future? (TT/SC). Maybe who know where it might ends.
Issues list:
One of the going concerns for me is the oil temperature due to our harsh climate here in Qatar, so I wanted to install oil cooler, which clearly would not drop my oil temperature below the optimal operating temperature as maximum lubrication is what I’m after. Z1 have a kit with sandwich thermostat added as an option. From my reading it will work only 30% of the cooler rows, if and when the temperature reaches 190 F the thermostat valve will open to allow 100% of the cooler to be used. Which will reduce the temperature back to its normal level.
The other day I was driving my Z hard and had too much fun bushing and smashing. When I opened the hood I had noticed the power steering fluid literally boiling. So Next mod which was cheap and effective was Z1 Power steering cooler.
Solutions to the issues above:
• Z1 Motorsports 370Z Oil Cooler (34 Row/Thermostatic Adapter/ Hose Wrap) kept the oil dramatically cool within operational temperature. (Installed)
• Z1 Motorsport 370Z Power steering cooler (13 Row), (Installed)
What do you think of this bend will it restrict oil flow?
Wheels and Suspension:
Picture after picture and with huge time spent on finding the right wheel I was convinced to make the payment for the CV3 Vossen Wheels in Matte Grey color. Was not sure if it fits Gun Metallic color 100% but after fitment I was assured that it was decision well taken. Mods list as follow:
• Vossen CV3 9 +22 / 10.5 +12 (Installed)
• 10mm Nismo Lug nuts (Installed)
• Hankook Ventus V12 245/45/20, 285/40/20 (Installed)
• KW V3 Coilover (Installed,
pending adjustment any thoughts?)
• SPC Front/back camber arms with toe bolt. (Installed,
pending adjustment any thoughts?)
• Hotickis Sway bars. (Installed, pending adjustment for medium stiffness)
Please bear in mind picture below was before any suspension upgrades.
Interior:
The z leather which I like very much and plans initially to leave it stock but again the mod bug did hit hard so I will in the future put an order for the Carbon Signal CF 9 piece kit.
• CS 9 Carbon fiber 9 piece kit (To be ordered)
• Nismo Titanium gear shifter (Available – Pending installation).
• Trunk plastic cover drilled for KW adjustment with Custom black leather dressing (Available – Pending installation)
Drilling for the KW adjustment in the back
Exterior:
The car was planned to be modded lightly on the skin. However, the whole JDM bodykit scene did grow on me. My last resort was to order the genuine Amuse bodykit but again the big argument (Genuine VS Replica) could go on and on. Both sides have valid reasons. Did my own research and found that Shineautoproject do one of the best replica’s in the market with the Carbon fiber option and went with that option
• Full Amuse bodykit with CF (Rep) (Fitting Stage)
• EVO-R Fog light (Wiring stage)
• Genuine Varis mirror cover (Available – Pending installation)
• Genuine Top Secert Engine cover (Available – Pending installation)
• Painted strut bar (Available – Pending installation)
The car is still in the workshop for the last 3 weeks hopefully everything will wrap by next week.
Some pictures of the progress so far,
Upon arrival stripping down the car,
Testing fitment before fabrication ,preparation and painting
was about to install LED on front bumper but cancel last minute after I saw amuse kits with LED. Personally I prefer the kit without the LED.
The man responsible for all this amazing work! *Ray*
switching parts out of the stock bumper to the new bumper (they needed to fabricate a fiber glass bracket into my new bumper for the license plate light etc)
Now after sanding here and there the kit fits perfectly, Ray handed over the full body kit to the painter.
The car paint code is KAD, however, they tried different simples until they reach what seems to be very very close to the existing factory paint on my car.
Ironing out any imperfection to the surface of the kit before painting.
Finish product:
Door handles painted to match the body color
8 July Update, they installed everything except the front bumper
Will get pictures of the car on daily basis until the project is fully completed please sup
