2011 370z project restore

Nismo9 · 12-18-2022, 04:49 PM

Hi,

I bought my car as a project car of a dealer in the uk. It had a few issues

Roof did not lock shut
Boot was jammed shut
Some paintwork was needed. I think the last owner had sat an inch behind a gritter lorry !

Pics to follow

So far I have fixed the roof which had broken wires to the rear cover lock and a couple of broken arms on the main frame which apparently was not repairable.

39ED754B-F242-40C7-8D01-509492D81B65.jpg

Nismo9 · 12-19-2022, 03:04 PM

So roof removed and link repaired. Also found drag links bent.

Nismo9 · 12-24-2022, 03:02 PM

Found rear subframe in poor condition, so stripped out and started cleaning it up.

The body is fine only light surface corrosion.

ZoomZ · 12-24-2022, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo9

Found rear subframe in poor condition, so stripped out and started cleaning it up.

The body is fine only light surface corrosion.

Good time to replace all bushings.

Rusty · 12-25-2022, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoomZ

Good time to replace all bushings.

Yep, good time to replace all the bushings with SPL parts. The Diff bushings is a must. That's the big one in the sub frame.

Nismo9 · 12-26-2022, 01:11 PM

It’s a bit harder to get stuff in the uk at a reasonable price point. Looked at energy suspension but they only do a 350z kit. Would this fit the 370z

Nismo9 · 12-28-2022, 01:42 PM

Subframe done

ZoomZ · 12-28-2022, 02:24 PM

Nice work. Maybe a top coat of "rock chip" paint/undercoat?

12-18-2022, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nismo9 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Uk Posts: 15 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 3358	2011 370z project restore Hi, I bought my car as a project car of a dealer in the uk. It had a few issues Roof did not lock shut Boot was jammed shut Some paintwork was needed. I think the last owner had sat an inch behind a gritter lorry ! Pics to follow So far I have fixed the roof which had broken wires to the rear cover lock and a couple of broken arms on the main frame which apparently was not repairable. 39ED754B-F242-40C7-8D01-509492D81B65.jpg danegrey, Rusty, old guy and 2 others like this.

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Nismo9 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Uk Posts: 15 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 3358	It’s a bit harder to get stuff in the uk at a reasonable price point. Looked at energy suspension but they only do a 350z kit. Would this fit the 370z

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ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 760 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40617	Nice work. Maybe a top coat of "rock chip" paint/undercoat?