Project: 2010 solid red roadster

DeusExMaxima · 09-07-2021, 06:09 PM

I added a red GTR start button with red Nismo ring trim. Very cool.looking and brings a bit more red inside. I also removed the "370Z" badges off the rear to clean up the rear end.

In a spirited drive up the local mountain, I saw the oil temperature climb to 260 degrees. A big oil cooler will be in my future, due to hot local temperatures and Spirited drives either in canyons or at auto cross.

I noticed the AC seemed to be blowing a bit warm.I bought a can of R134a with the gauge on it. Then I proceeded to overcharge it. After letting some freon out the AX cools beautifully, even in 100 degree weather with top down. I bought some evaporator fin cleaner and sprayed it through the grill. I noticed that the bottom part of the condenser condenser has some flattened cooling fins. When I remove the bumper in the future, I can do several things. I will install and oil cooler and maybe an auto trans cooler, I will straighten the fins of the condenser, I will remove the headlights to paint the inside chrome trim, and I will add cooling ducts to the air boxes.

Regarding, intakes, I have been reading about CAI vs improving stock air boxes with drop ins and post MAF silicone tunes. It seems that the stock boxes with designed pretty well and are not a point of restriction. Is this true? It seems the arguments for CAI vs. Stock boxes never ends and people swear by both.

For exhaust, I'm still thinking OEM Nismo exhaust with H pipe replacing the Y pipe and HFCs.

I can't figure out how to post pics.

DeusExMaxima · 09-10-2021, 11:33 PM

Today I had the leather seat bolsters repaired. They needed dye and sealer so I had it done. They look new now.

Rodd · 09-13-2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima

Today I had the leather seat bolsters repaired. They needed dye and sealer so I had it done. They look new now.

Sounds great, I love my red Roadster and also thinking of bringing some red inside, so I should start with the red GTR button as well . Upload some pictures if you can. Just click the small paperclip icon and upload from there.
Cheers,

DeusExMaxima · 09-17-2021, 10:14 PM

I installed a carbon fiber steering wheel. It's from Vivid Racing and has white stitching. I may try to put a red stripe at the top. I'm not sure how it's done on carbon fiber...paint...vinyl?

DeusExMaxima · 09-21-2021, 09:06 PM

Installed vinyl red stripe decal on steering wheel. Hopefully it lasts.

DeusExMaxima · 10-22-2021, 08:38 PM

I have some parts coming in....a carbon fiber M45 shift knob and the H pipe and B (mid) pipe from a 370Z nismo. I may run it without the muffler, with stock muffler, or with rear resonators. I don't mind a bit more noise thsn stock, but not into the racket that some of these cars make. Also thinking of installing my gunmetal square set of 350Z Track rims. They look great and weigh 18.6 lbs. I'm not sure the offset will work with the 370z. Anyone try 350z rims on?

cv129 · 10-23-2021, 11:07 AM

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I Also thinking of installing my gunmetal square set of 350Z Track rims. They look great and weigh 18.6 lbs. I'm not sure the offset will work with the 370z. Anyone try 350z rims on?

See below.

350z nismo wheels on 370z?

Those are great wheels, too bad it’s a little narrow for z34. There was an OG member here using a widened (cut, widened, welded) version of those wheels on his track used Z34.

Rodd · 01-04-2022, 08:27 PM

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Installed vinyl red stripe decal on steering wheel. Hopefully it lasts.

Nice! I just added my Nissmo steering wheel. Love the feel compared to my original, which was showing signs of wear.

DeusExMaxima · 01-05-2022, 07:42 AM

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Nice! I just added my Nissmo steering wheel. Love the feel compared to my original, which was showing signs of wear.

That's a really nice choice. I considered the Nismo wheel but went with a carbon fiber wheel to go with the carbon bits I wanted to add at the time. My wheel was also a bit worn too. Also my shift knob was worn, so replacing it with the carbon piece was a great upgrade.

I ran the car through some mountain roads last night and am very please with the way the suspension works together. I plan to install the differential later in the morning.

Red Voodoo · 11-03-2021, 01:20 AM

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I also removed the "370Z" badges off the rear to clean up the rear end.

10 extra horsepower. Guaranteed!

DeusExMaxima · 11-05-2021, 07:37 PM

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10 extra horsepower. Guaranteed!

Mainly weight savings but a bit more aero.

DeusExMaxima · 11-05-2021, 07:38 PM

Carbon fiber M45 shift knob and custom suede shift boot.

DeusExMaxima · 12-01-2021, 12:44 PM

I installed a custom e brake a.k.a. hand brake handle as the OEM piece is plain. I had it made with carbon fiber to match the other cf bits, silver trim, and suede boot with lt grey stitching.

09-10-2021, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
DeusExMaxima Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 80 Drives: 2010 red roadster Rep Power: 6721	Today I had the leather seat bolsters repaired. They needed dye and sealer so I had it done. They look new now. Rodd likes this.

10-22-2021, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
DeusExMaxima Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 80 Drives: 2010 red roadster Rep Power: 6721	I have some parts coming in....a carbon fiber M45 shift knob and the H pipe and B (mid) pipe from a 370Z nismo. I may run it without the muffler, with stock muffler, or with rear resonators. I don't mind a bit more noise thsn stock, but not into the racket that some of these cars make. Also thinking of installing my gunmetal square set of 350Z Track rims. They look great and weigh 18.6 lbs. I'm not sure the offset will work with the 370z. Anyone try 350z rims on? cv129 likes this.

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09-07-2021, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
DeusExMaxima Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 80 Drives: 2010 red roadster Rep Power: 6721	I added a red GTR start button with red Nismo ring trim. Very cool.looking and brings a bit more red inside. I also removed the "370Z" badges off the rear to clean up the rear end. In a spirited drive up the local mountain, I saw the oil temperature climb to 260 degrees. A big oil cooler will be in my future, due to hot local temperatures and Spirited drives either in canyons or at auto cross. I noticed the AC seemed to be blowing a bit warm.I bought a can of R134a with the gauge on it. Then I proceeded to overcharge it. After letting some freon out the AX cools beautifully, even in 100 degree weather with top down. I bought some evaporator fin cleaner and sprayed it through the grill. I noticed that the bottom part of the condenser condenser has some flattened cooling fins. When I remove the bumper in the future, I can do several things. I will install and oil cooler and maybe an auto trans cooler, I will straighten the fins of the condenser, I will remove the headlights to paint the inside chrome trim, and I will add cooling ducts to the air boxes. Regarding, intakes, I have been reading about CAI vs improving stock air boxes with drop ins and post MAF silicone tunes. It seems that the stock boxes with designed pretty well and are not a point of restriction. Is this true? It seems the arguments for CAI vs. Stock boxes never ends and people swear by both. For exhaust, I'm still thinking OEM Nismo exhaust with H pipe replacing the Y pipe and HFCs. I can't figure out how to post pics.