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Zerkster’s Copart revival
Hey guys. Wanted to start sharing the work I’ve been putting in on a 2016 base mt that I picked up from copart in November.
Front-end collision with a passenger in the car so both front airbags deployed, both seatbelts locked, the car was really a mess which should be expected I suppose. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...83b47e661b.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...187b65aff2.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...677aba4af7.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d23c13a23a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...367e7fd3be.jpg Best I can tell, the car was from NJ. Has NJ inspection stickers, some receipts from NJ in the glove box. After doing a once-over I was quite intrigued with the strange dichotomy of upgrades. On one hand, it had a Stillen Gen3 intake, Mocal oil cooler, CSC elimination kit, Z1 rear camber and trac arms, and ISR long tube headers. But at the same time it had those horrible strobing “F1” relays on the taillights, a hack job passenger front fender replacement, and those tree air fresheners were shoved in literally every open space that could fit one. I still need to run a full carfax but my suspicion is I am the third owner. If I had to guess, the original owner did the decent upgrades and later sold to someone that did the rest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Started with the interior. Had to remove the dash for obvious reasons, had to get the seatbelts and SRS module out to send out for rebuild and programming. Cleaned everything to the best of my ability. Evidence pointed to the passenger having got some Arby’s just prior to the crash as I found some curly fries under the seat and petrified cola on the carpet and quarter plastics.
Had to do some plastic welding around where the seatbelts go behind the quarter plastics. Wired in illuminated door sills while everything was out of the car. Also decided to swap in some 15+ Nismo components as I like the color better. Did the gauge bezels, door pulls, shifter surround. When the seatbelts were out getting rebuilt I chose to have the belts changed to red, because why not? Also went with the Nifty City Tesla screen, again, because why not? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d8fd51e72a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d1c30bb001.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6353905913.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...91840897a6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2d33abc421.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0978daa205.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7ad58b2a97.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d8cf8614dd.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b99ee0fecd.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
After I was happy with the interior, I used a Z1 OBD2 scanner to clear any CEL’s and check for any SRS faults and then did the clearing procedure to ensure the system was good.
Then started to focus on the front end and getting it torn down so I could rebuild. I knew from the start that the core was cracked and the radiator was bent so those two needed replaced first. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d95ab69397.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...58b09dafa5.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a7613ea44d.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...99ce8aef61.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5a46b16371.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b822ea5679.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ed6f068b10.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...42e7287fe9.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c580a6acad.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
The factory power steering cooler’s input line was broken so I chose to upgrade it with the Z1 power steering cooler setup. The Mocal oil cooler core was fairly corroded and had a significant number of bent fins so I chose to replace it with a Mishimoto core. Did the same with the radiator. Also put in the Mishimoto low-temp thermostat.
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I guess I’ll tease some other stuff I’m working on:
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Looking good man! Most people spend money to further upgrade the car. Props and respect to you for taking on a restoration project, which requires both money AND patience. |
Takes real dedication to bring it back from the dead, looking good so far!
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Interesting build, man! Nice
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An update:
Successfully passed the enhanced inspection yesterday so she has stickers and tags now. Decided to make some progress on suspension and brakes: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...74b8e4e243.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f02e9e1118.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6c719dfdfd.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7b196e3abc.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...145318ed83.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ef49974a8d.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4ff3bd8d98.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f6885a4278.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f28a1048cb.jpg VooDoo 13 FUCA’s Fortune Auto 500 true coilovers Whiteline sway bar and end links R35 GTR BREMBO calipers Carbotech 1521 pads Z1 2-piece rotors Z1 ball-nose extended wheel studs Z1 20mm slip-on spacer for the front Z1 SS braided brake lines May not get to see all of the hardware in these pics depending on when I took them. I’m about halfway there, I’ll finish up the fronts and complete the rear setup tomorrow, then bleed the system with LiquiMoly DOT4. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Congrats man, coming along nicely!!
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Always nice coming home to some Tomei on the porch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Got some work in this weekend.
Tomei tech trax 1.5 LSD 4.09 ring Z1 poly front and rear diff bushings Z1 high cap diff cover Z1 diff brace https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4a42de22fd.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...148664e73f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5857603970.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f4b74de672.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9d6aa6b9dd.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bc0b767aa5.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Also did a little to the front end of the drive-line:
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Lots of nice mods!
Z is coming together nicely! |
^ Thank you, I appreciate that.
Took a little bit of time today to throw on the rear Whiteline sway bar and end links. Filled the diff, and decided to put a different exhaust on. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6fa09b3a97.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...69222e73fb.jpg Also… FINALLY got the R35 rotors today.. there were some mixups and delays but it all got straightened out so no need to re-hash it. So now I’m 380mm on all four corners. Honestly, they look ridiculous in person but it’s hard to get a good perspective in pictures https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c5ef2c60d6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7356e92805.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...728845c311.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Really nice rebuild !! Looks like you are using some good quality parts !
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Can't wait to see the final results on this!
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If you don't mind me asking, what's your budget on this project?
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I wouldn't really say that I have or had a budget in mind when I started this. I'm sure if I started to add everything up I'd get a little light-headed lol. I'm not even really sure what the final iteration of the car will look like at this point. I'm leaning towards Advan GT's over TE37's but for the sizes and concave look I want I would likely have to do fenders. Downside is.. I don't really like the look of what is out there right now. Until I can figure out what I want in that area I'm just working on the bumper swap and figuring out a color to wrap it. |
Realized I never added a pic of the Recaro in, here’s the best I have right now:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...dd5df3e890.jpg Here’s maybe a better perspective pic of the rear rotor size: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ec9c709085.jpg And I’m leaning towards this color, it’s very similar to Midnight Purple II (coincidentally, that is the color of a Kouki S14 I used to drive back in the day) I just feel like you don’t see a lot of green Z’s * https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...503ce034a5.jpg Any thoughts or suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I think the green will look awesome !! Are you going to do it yourself, or have someone wrap it ?
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I had a shop in east York quote it and about fell over. I’m not shy when it comes to a big number but this was a quite excessive. So at this point I ordered some gloss red vinyl as close to a54 as I can get and may try and to the hood, spoiler, and front bumper myself until I can get other quotes… not a lot of wrap shops around here it would seem. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Check out Vvivid vinyl wrap on Amazon. They have a bunch of cool looking colors. The 2015+ front bumper is really hard to do. When I removed the wrap that was on my car when I bought it, the old vinyl pulled the paint off the front bumper. I tried to wrap the front bumper to cover up the mess, and it is a bear to do !! If you want some help with the wrap, let me know.
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That green will go great with the calipers.
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Not a huge update, but:
Have the click of death on my GTR calipers, anyone familiar with the issue knows the pain. Picked up all new hardware, pins and springs, and decided to put in .5mm titanium shims while I was in there. Doesn’t seem to have yielded positive results… https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...86c4c1d144.jpg A little more exciting, yet slightly intimidating, I picked up vinyl and I’m going to try my hand at wrapping it myself.. any tips from anyone that’s done it before? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f8d96b2a38.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...68e8ca4a33.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...406e44268a.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
So life’s gotten a little busy recently so I haven’t had the time I would like to commit to the wrap, but I did make progress in a different way.
Picked up some TFF bash bars front and rear. Shout out to them, great workmanship and even got some fruit snacks out of the deal. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5f9ace9b20.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a7773c2387.jpg Made a quick murder room… I mean paint booth.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2f5e5d6e63.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d850f0a74a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...db97b71f6f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2b378b3bb0.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1ed6b9e24c.jpg Went with a heavy metallic on gloss white. Tried to get a good pic but it just doesn’t do it justice without seeing it in the sun in person. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Also inb4 “you ruined your garage floor”. Doing a new epoxy floor is already on the to-do list for the spring. Should be more concerned with the fact that I forgot to buy a respirator.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...fea6307f12.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d7b2cdb017.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...541e980231.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e66781948f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...42f12b5237.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ad3e717b7b.jpg And had a good laugh over this, the inside of the Jack-point covers: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7bfd2a00f3.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Just some hard parking shots.
Any advice on wrap procedure? I’ve watched so many tutorials, that’s all my YouTube feed is at this point… https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...137382b0e6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b8d40eb22a.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...13a076693a.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Coming along great! Nice to see a resto. Wrap advice I cant really help with I assisted a pro with my wife's Z. Since I already had all the body panels off it made it pretty easy according to him. So maybe wrap everything off the car?
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Sent off the Tomei to get “fixed”. I feel they could have done a better job with sizing and fitment for the price.. decided to do some color, why not.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4c4ce20e50.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6b87242bfb.jpg My parts pile is getting a bit wild so I think I need to take a break from Starfield and get to work… https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...66071e0b9f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...be94bed0a6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c84c69d665.jpg *Insert general dirty garage comment* -Still haven’t started the wrap… I’m the worst. - good news tho.. wheel update in a few * Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Looks like it is really coming along !!
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Parts pile just got a little bit bigger…
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Doing some test fitting.
Looking for some help.. I feel like there are TONS of options for front wide fenders, but it seems there isn’t much to pick from for the rears. And the options that do exist are super aggressive or clearly made for the bagged crowd with 75mm of added clearance.. that’s not what I’m looking for. (I’m asking after a few hours of googling around) Can anyone point me in the direction of some relatively conservative +30mm- +50mm rear overs? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c4b905a973.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7aeb4db501.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...18f34719e2.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...940ebbdb0c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bf39089212.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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There are a lot of universal options out there. I recently spent hours upon hours in the same situation as you. I ended up sourcing a set of Nismo flares, but then decided against them. So now I have a full set of those laying around. I don't think those will add enough for you but the universal ones will. Here is an example of a mild size I found on ebay.
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Man, this build is great! Keep the updates coming in OP.
I didn't find a whole lot out there. I MIGHT need to widen my car too, so I'm watching this thread now. https://hyperhiveinc.com/product/370z-nismo-lady/ |
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