WTB: Track ready 370Z

pauljohnbaker · 01-23-2011, 03:19 PM

This is a repost of my first ever post on a forum of any kind. I can see many of you rolling your eyes at the nube. I know I would be. I am open for suggestions, but the parameters in my mind are as follows:

$45-$50k
< 20k miles
Twin Turbo or Supercharged
All the mods that support the increased power including at least clutch & coolers
Increased breaking from upgraded slaves and SS lines
Increased grip from upgraded rims, tires, front and rear sway bars
Racing seats and harnesses would be icing on the cake

I'm certain to be missing anything and everything. My price may be too opportunistic.

Any help you veterans can offer is most appreciated.

I am just a humble guy looking to learn. I had a beautiful 350Z that I ran on the streets, and gave me the fever. I want to take this to the next level. Buying the right platform will get me on the track sooner, rather than later.

If anyone is of the opinion that I should start with a new car and build from there, I'd like to hear your thoughts on that path as well.

Paul

Mike · 01-23-2011, 03:33 PM

Twin Turbo Time Attack 370z for sale built like a factory race car!

pauljohnbaker · 01-23-2011, 03:51 PM

WOW! Okay. That more than fits the bill. Is that street legal? I live about 5 miles from Portland International Raceway, a 2 mile road course.

hdskull · 01-23-2011, 04:39 PM

That car's featured here: 2009 Nissan 370Z and 2009 Nissan GT-R - Modified Magazine

Cmike2780 · 01-23-2011, 04:48 PM

I would just buy a Base with Sports package and build up from there. Used with low milage and spend the rest on mods. Spend maybe 24k on the car which would leave about 25k on mods. More than enough for a Big brake set up, turbos, suspension etc.

pauljohnbaker · 01-23-2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdskull

That car's featured here: 2009 Nissan 370Z and 2009 Nissan GT-R - Modified Magazine

Thanks!!! Great article. This can not be overlooked. Talk about jumping in with both feet!

Blue370tt · 01-23-2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I would just buy a Base with Sports package and build up from there. Used with low milage and spend the rest on mods. Spend maybe 24k on the car which would leave about 25k on mods. More than enough for a Big brake set up, turbos, suspension etc.

This exactly what I said in my PM............

CrownR426 · 01-23-2011, 07:54 PM

It's his money, I'm sure he already thought about it all but sounds like he doesn't like to wait and is very eager to start racing the Z! I think you should look for a Supercharged 370z. Stage II Supercharged sounds amazing!

Mike · 01-23-2011, 08:35 PM

Make Jay an offer. You might be surprised

pauljohnbaker · 01-23-2011, 09:08 PM

I have all kinds of time(+/-July). I haven't made up my mind, at all. I REALLY APPRECIATE both your input. I am easily excited. Finance wize; I could pull the trigger today, but it gets easier (financially) with each passing day. By the end of July, the money will be buring a hole in my pocket.

pauljohnbaker · 01-29-2011, 02:47 AM

I found (and bought) my car! Sorry Z. It was fun while it lasted.

2001 BMW M3, 21k miles, Active Autowerks stage 3 super charger, Vorsteiner carbon fiber hood and front bumper, Dinan limited slip differential, AC Schnitzer Super Sprint exhaust, UUC Clutch & flywheel, GC front & rear sway bars, Euro M3 rotors, Pagid brake pads, AC Schnitzer suspension, AC Schnitzer short throwshifter, Dinan D900-34m software upgrade.

Clean Car Fax, One owner, every receipt from day one! $55k purchase price, $45k upgrades. My price $31k. I feel like the luckiest dog in the pound!

See the new pics - just scored the car this evening so no daylight pics.

Thanks for everyone's advice. I'll be checking the BMW forums from here on out.

01-23-2011, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
pauljohnbaker Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland Or Posts: 9 Drives: 01 M3 Supercharged Rep Power: 14	WTB: Track ready 370Z This is a repost of my first ever post on a forum of any kind. I can see many of you rolling your eyes at the nube. I know I would be. I am open for suggestions, but the parameters in my mind are as follows: $45-$50k < 20k miles Twin Turbo or Supercharged All the mods that support the increased power including at least clutch & coolers Increased breaking from upgraded slaves and SS lines Increased grip from upgraded rims, tires, front and rear sway bars Racing seats and harnesses would be icing on the cake I'm certain to be missing anything and everything. My price may be too opportunistic. Any help you veterans can offer is most appreciated. I am just a humble guy looking to learn. I had a beautiful 350Z that I ran on the streets, and gave me the fever. I want to take this to the next level. Buying the right platform will get me on the track sooner, rather than later. If anyone is of the opinion that I should start with a new car and build from there, I'd like to hear your thoughts on that path as well. Paul __________________ Paul 2005 350Z TRACK

01-23-2011, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Twin Turbo Time Attack 370z for sale built like a factory race car! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-23-2011, 03:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
pauljohnbaker Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland Or Posts: 9 Drives: 01 M3 Supercharged Rep Power: 14	WOW! Okay. That more than fits the bill. Is that street legal? I live about 5 miles from Portland International Raceway, a 2 mile road course. __________________ Paul 2005 350Z TRACK

01-23-2011, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I would just buy a Base with Sports package and build up from there. Used with low milage and spend the rest on mods. Spend maybe 24k on the car which would leave about 25k on mods. More than enough for a Big brake set up, turbos, suspension etc. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

01-23-2011, 07:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	It's his money, I'm sure he already thought about it all but sounds like he doesn't like to wait and is very eager to start racing the Z! I think you should look for a Supercharged 370z. Stage II Supercharged sounds amazing! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-23-2011, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 17	That car's featured here: 2009 Nissan 370Z and 2009 Nissan GT-R - Modified Magazine

01-23-2011, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Make Jay an offer. You might be surprised __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-23-2011, 09:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
pauljohnbaker Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland Or Posts: 9 Drives: 01 M3 Supercharged Rep Power: 14	I have all kinds of time(+/-July). I haven't made up my mind, at all. I REALLY APPRECIATE both your input. I am easily excited. Finance wize; I could pull the trigger today, but it gets easier (financially) with each passing day. By the end of July, the money will be buring a hole in my pocket. __________________ Paul 2005 350Z TRACK

01-29-2011, 02:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
pauljohnbaker Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portland Or Posts: 9 Drives: 01 M3 Supercharged Rep Power: 14	Found m3 supercharged I found (and bought) my car! Sorry Z. It was fun while it lasted. 2001 BMW M3, 21k miles, Active Autowerks stage 3 super charger, Vorsteiner carbon fiber hood and front bumper, Dinan limited slip differential, AC Schnitzer Super Sprint exhaust, UUC Clutch & flywheel, GC front & rear sway bars, Euro M3 rotors, Pagid brake pads, AC Schnitzer suspension, AC Schnitzer short throwshifter, Dinan D900-34m software upgrade. Clean Car Fax, One owner, every receipt from day one! $55k purchase price, $45k upgrades. My price $31k. I feel like the luckiest dog in the pound! See the new pics - just scored the car this evening so no daylight pics. Thanks for everyone's advice. I'll be checking the BMW forums from here on out. __________________ Paul 2005 350Z TRACK

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