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SeeThruHead · 01-09-2021, 12:23 AM

So I've been rabidly consuming content on this forum for a while now. I'm making my way through Spoolers build thread and Elmo370z's as well. Soaking in all the knowledge and videos. Watching lots of Motive and Real st performance. Learning what I can about this platform.

I got my Solid Red BASE model 370z in June of 2020. It's the first car i'd ever bought, and the only car I've ever driven for more than a few hours (driver lessons)

I took it up to Shannonville Motorsports park in the summer for BRACK drivers institute training. We did laps on the track and a session on the skid pad. I'm certainly no race car driver. I don't think I even broke traction on my 225/245 stock tires (Michelin PS4).

So for anyone looking to come into this thread and see a flurry of new purchases and updates sorry I may disappoint.

I did want to put the plan that's been forming in my head down on e-paper. And maybe have it scrutinized by the folks here far more knowledgable than myself.

Being in Canada (Ontario) I'm also looking for any connections to make, or ways of getting things on my car without paying the duty tax. And local alternatives.
Shipping from Z1 is crazy too. I get hit so hard by UPS brokerage fees. I need to ask them if they will consider shipping via USPS. OR Handling brokerage and duties at point of sale. Or I may need to learn how to declare and import things myself, which will be annoying.

So the way I see it my build plan is going to have several stages and last likely many years. Currently I would say I'm in "Stage 0" as I haven't done anything of consequence to the car yet. I did buy a polisher and spend several months learning about paint correction and coating tho so I have been doing SOMETHING since I bought it. I'm just slowly easing into this money pit.

There's also to consider: This is my only car (tho I don't have to drive for work/social/groceries) I have no garage/tools/driveway. I've never worked on a car before (or owned one) BUT I do live next to one of the strips in midtown Toronto with like 10 Auto shops on it. As for Z specific shops we have Whitehead performance not too far away. And OnPoint dyno is close by as well (Sasha Anis, you may have heard about his hybrid 350z)

I'm going to list out possible stages that I have floating around in my head. And I may come back and add predicted pricing for each stage to help me budget better. Who knows maybe it can be useful information to someone else.

EDIT:

Sold my 2016 base for a 2018 sport model. Yay synchro rev match and zero accident car.

Legend:

ordered
purchased and in hand
installed

Gadgets!:

Neutrino Aurora + PDM (for managing power to gadgets)
Apex Pro logging system (or Garmin Catalyst not sure)
Stilo DG 10 Comms
Possible accessory rail on the dash for device mounting
Extra 12v cigarette sockets installed for powering my go pro behind me.
Z-tech YAW switch cutoff controller

Stage 0: Mostly superficial

Nismo Carbon fiber mirror caps
Nismo Carbon Kick Plates
Nismo Carbon B Pillar Finishers
Nismo Floormats (because)
Nismo Oil filler cap
Cusco Red Anodized Swivel Tow Hook
wheels spacers (20mm, 25mm Z1 spacer kit)
Dry Carbon center console
Brainiac Tablet kit + Douk audio usb/spdif interfance, carlink wireless carplay
Password JDM Carbon fiber Radiator Cover and Battery/Brake cover ($450CAD)
Gtr red start button
Morimoto headlights
Morimoto tail lights

Stage AUDIO 1: Subwoofer

Stillen Grounding kit
Knuconceptz ultimate positive and negative battery terminals
Knuconceptz top post adaptor
2 x Singer 300amp circuit breakers
Power Distribution Block
Big 3 wiring upgrade
1/0 gauge Koloussus Fleks Cable power wire
Nwaterproof 0awg buklhead connector
JL audio subwoofer
trunk sub enclosure to replace spare tire area.

Stage AUDIO 2: Active speakers

JL audio VX800/8i
JL audio tweeter x2
JL audio woofer x2
4 channels run in active mode, using DSP controlled preout to the previously installed subwoofer

Stage AUDIO 3: Mid Speakers

Jl audio mid speakers, either in the bose rear speaker location or in some kind of beauty panel behind the trunk brace bar.

Stage 0.1: Required Upgrades

RJM Pedal Assembly (tilton)
z1 full diff Wavetrac Differential
Bell Raceworks Diff Brace
Dual disc clutch upgrade. Thinking cmak kit but with https://osgikenusa.com/products/ns112-bj6 (should come with stainless lines)
Motul RBF660

Stage 0.5: Minor/Minimum Upgrades

Z1 Premium Braded Brake Lines
Aluminum pedals
GT3 Brake Ducts
Coolerworx Short Shifter
Z1 370z Alu Subframe Bushing collars (possible solid ones instead?)
Z1 undershroud

Stage 1.1: Handling

Vibra Technics Transmission Mount
Z1 urethane motor mounts
Hotchkis Front sway bar
Z1 Subframe Collars
Z1 Urethane Diff Bushings
SPL Front sway bar end links
Hotchkis Heavy Duty Billet Sway bar bushing brackets
Tein Monoflex Coilovers
SPL rear sway bar end links
SPL Billet rear camber arms
SPL Billet rear toe arms
SPL Titanium Rear Traction Links
SPL Front upper control arms
SPL Eccentric lockout kit
Full SPL bushing kit

Stage 1.2: NA Power (GOAL: 345WHP)

Invidia Gemini Catback
Z1 Intakes
PPE Engineering Long tube headers ($1660USD) (Black coating, spike)
Ecutek tune

Stage 1.3: Cooling

CSF triple pass radiator with AC
Fast Intentions 34 row Oil cooler kit, thermo
Z1 baffled oil pan
Z1 Power steering cooler upgrade ($208USD)

Stage 1.4: Wheels

ARP extended studs
Fender Rolling
Volk ZE40 19 inch,
Mich PS4S 275/35R19, 305/30R19

Stage 1.5: Brakes

Racing Brake 2 piece rotors

Stage 1.6: Rigidity/Other stuff

Soul performance Front Fender Braces
Soul performance 4 Point front d-brace
Soul performance Rear lower M Brace (maybe?)
Soul performance Rear Tie Bar

Stage 1.7: Aero/Cosmetics

V1 Nismo Body Kit Full Conversion and Wing
INGS+1 Super Taikyu Bonnet

Stage 2.0: Fuel

CJM New Twin pump and return system

Stage 2.1: Booooooooost (Goal 650WHP)

OSG triple disk clutch
Topgunz Rotrex super charger kit
Retune

Stage 2.2: ????

Stage 3: CAMS???

Obviously this is all me putting down a method to the madness that's in my head currently. Subject to change/improvement. Probably won't see boost for a little while. But I may try SC and then TURBO in stage 4/5. who knows. Maybe I'll get Motec in stage 6? We shall see.

01-09-2021, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23498	STH Multi-Step Build Plan/Thread So I've been rabidly consuming content on this forum for a while now. I'm making my way through Spoolers build thread and Elmo370z's as well. Soaking in all the knowledge and videos. Watching lots of Motive and Real st performance. Learning what I can about this platform. I got my Solid Red BASE model 370z in June of 2020. It's the first car i'd ever bought, and the only car I've ever driven for more than a few hours (driver lessons) I took it up to Shannonville Motorsports park in the summer for BRACK drivers institute training. We did laps on the track and a session on the skid pad. I'm certainly no race car driver. I don't think I even broke traction on my 225/245 stock tires (Michelin PS4). So for anyone looking to come into this thread and see a flurry of new purchases and updates sorry I may disappoint. I did want to put the plan that's been forming in my head down on e-paper. And maybe have it scrutinized by the folks here far more knowledgable than myself. Being in Canada (Ontario) I'm also looking for any connections to make, or ways of getting things on my car without paying the duty tax. And local alternatives. Shipping from Z1 is crazy too. I get hit so hard by UPS brokerage fees. I need to ask them if they will consider shipping via USPS. OR Handling brokerage and duties at point of sale. Or I may need to learn how to declare and import things myself, which will be annoying. So the way I see it my build plan is going to have several stages and last likely many years. Currently I would say I'm in "Stage 0" as I haven't done anything of consequence to the car yet. I did buy a polisher and spend several months learning about paint correction and coating tho so I have been doing SOMETHING since I bought it. I'm just slowly easing into this money pit. There's also to consider: This is my only car (tho I don't have to drive for work/social/groceries) I have no garage/tools/driveway. I've never worked on a car before (or owned one) BUT I do live next to one of the strips in midtown Toronto with like 10 Auto shops on it. As for Z specific shops we have Whitehead performance not too far away. And OnPoint dyno is close by as well (Sasha Anis, you may have heard about his hybrid 350z) I'm going to list out possible stages that I have floating around in my head. And I may come back and add predicted pricing for each stage to help me budget better. Who knows maybe it can be useful information to someone else. EDIT: Sold my 2016 base for a 2018 sport model. Yay synchro rev match and zero accident car. Legend: ordered purchased and in hand installed Gadgets!: Neutrino Aurora + PDM (for managing power to gadgets) Apex Pro logging system (or Garmin Catalyst not sure) Stilo DG 10 Comms Possible accessory rail on the dash for device mounting Extra 12v cigarette sockets installed for powering my go pro behind me. Z-tech YAW switch cutoff controller Stage 0: Mostly superficial Nismo Carbon fiber mirror caps Nismo Carbon Kick Plates Nismo Carbon B Pillar Finishers Nismo Floormats (because) Nismo Oil filler cap Cusco Red Anodized Swivel Tow Hook wheels spacers (20mm, 25mm Z1 spacer kit) Dry Carbon center console Brainiac Tablet kit + Douk audio usb/spdif interfance, carlink wireless carplay Password JDM Carbon fiber Radiator Cover and Battery/Brake cover ($450CAD) Gtr red start button Morimoto headlights Morimoto tail lights Stage AUDIO 1: Subwoofer Stillen Grounding kit Knuconceptz ultimate positive and negative battery terminals Knuconceptz top post adaptor 2 x Singer 300amp circuit breakers Power Distribution Block Big 3 wiring upgrade 1/0 gauge Koloussus Fleks Cable power wire Nwaterproof 0awg buklhead connector JL audio subwoofer trunk sub enclosure to replace spare tire area. Stage AUDIO 2: Active speakers JL audio VX800/8i JL audio tweeter x2 JL audio woofer x2 4 channels run in active mode, using DSP controlled preout to the previously installed subwoofer Stage AUDIO 3: Mid Speakers Jl audio mid speakers, either in the bose rear speaker location or in some kind of beauty panel behind the trunk brace bar. Stage 0.1: Required Upgrades RJM Pedal Assembly (tilton) z1 full diff Wavetrac Differential Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Dual disc clutch upgrade. Thinking cmak kit but with https://osgikenusa.com/products/ns112-bj6 (should come with stainless lines) Motul RBF660 Stage 0.5: Minor/Minimum Upgrades Z1 Premium Braded Brake Lines Aluminum pedals GT3 Brake Ducts Coolerworx Short Shifter Z1 370z Alu Subframe Bushing collars (possible solid ones instead?) Z1 undershroud Stage 1.1: Handling Vibra Technics Transmission Mount Z1 urethane motor mounts Hotchkis Front sway bar Z1 Subframe Collars Z1 Urethane Diff Bushings SPL Front sway bar end links Hotchkis Heavy Duty Billet Sway bar bushing brackets Tein Monoflex Coilovers SPL rear sway bar end links SPL Billet rear camber arms SPL Billet rear toe arms SPL Titanium Rear Traction Links SPL Front upper control arms SPL Eccentric lockout kit Full SPL bushing kit Stage 1.2: NA Power (GOAL: 345WHP) Invidia Gemini Catback Z1 Intakes PPE Engineering Long tube headers ($1660USD) (Black coating, spike) Ecutek tune Stage 1.3: Cooling CSF triple pass radiator with AC Fast Intentions 34 row Oil cooler kit, thermo Z1 baffled oil pan Z1 Power steering cooler upgrade ($208USD) Stage 1.4: Wheels ARP extended studs Fender Rolling Volk ZE40 19 inch, Mich PS4S 275/35R19, 305/30R19 Stage 1.5: Brakes Racing Brake 2 piece rotors Stage 1.6: Rigidity/Other stuff Soul performance Front Fender Braces Soul performance 4 Point front d-brace Soul performance Rear lower M Brace (maybe?) Soul performance Rear Tie Bar Stage 1.7: Aero/Cosmetics V1 Nismo Body Kit Full Conversion and Wing INGS+1 Super Taikyu Bonnet Stage 2.0: Fuel CJM New Twin pump and return system Stage 2.1: Booooooooost (Goal 650WHP) OSG triple disk clutch Topgunz Rotrex super charger kit Retune Stage 2.2: ???? Stage 3: CAMS??? Obviously this is all me putting down a method to the madness that's in my head currently. Subject to change/improvement. Probably won't see boost for a little while. But I may try SC and then TURBO in stage 4/5. who knows. Maybe I'll get Motec in stage 6? We shall see. Last edited by SeeThruHead; 09-08-2022 at 09:54 PM.