These things.. It's more of a diary

kirihi · Post by **kirihi** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:46 am

I've heard people say that their backsides slide around a bit on the leather Z33 seats. I'm quite happy with my fabric ones, for that reason (I can live without heated seats).

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:13 pm

I don't have leather!

Kind of a downside when I first purchased the car, as I never intended to track it. At all. However, after taking the car on some nice twisties on a quiet night on the State Highways outside of cop filled Auckland, I found the car very exciting to drive.

So... Now, my plan on having this classy 350z, has changed, I am now going to be looking into several different routes, new brakes, brake ducting, new tires, new seats, more power, this will be an interesting build

kirihi · Post by **kirihi** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 3:00 pm

chrismx5 wrote:The factory seats are comfy, they keep my ass warm, and are relatively soft as well. .

Ah, due to your warm backside I assumed you had leather seats!

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:07 pm

It's hard being a hot ass all the time ;D

Tonight, only because I have some fibreglass mat left over, I'm going to start practicing.. I plan on making some carbon fibre goodies. And until I move into my new place, the bumper cannot come off for my brake ducting..

Maybe a harness bar will be made..

Maybe a new door handle..

Maybe even a new gear knob.

We just don't know.

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 9:09 pm

chrismx5 wrote:@bronzee rub it in!

Keep us posted on progress.

ps, agreed when pushing on the track, leather seats are a bit slippery even with the large stock bolsters.

agecage · Post by **agecage** » Fri Dec 12, 2014 9:14 pm

BRONZEE wrote:ps, agreed when pushing on the track, leather seats are a bit slippery even with the large stock bolsters.

Im surprised you remmba what it is like going around the track. Have seen your 350z at zclub taupo track day in a long time Bronzee.

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 11:03 am

Car needs a bit of love and care after the track day, I feel terrible. Bring on the xmas break! New oil, filter, plugs, flushes, diff fluid.

I will definitely be attending the track day in Taupo, I forgot how much fun the track days are..!

Planning on doing at least two track days a month next year.

Racking up those k's... almost at 175,000!

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:15 pm

2015 has a lot in store for the zed already,

Taupo track day with the Z club,
10th of Jan with Play day On Track
then two weeks in March hitting up the south island!

So with this in mind, I have about 10-12 days off over the Christmas break which is going to be full of working on the Zed.

Harness bar, audio install/finish, new bucket seat, new intakes, new exhaust, new suspension arms, hopefully new suspension, new tires..

God, this is going to be expensive!

kirihi · Post by **kirihi** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:44 pm

chrismx5 wrote: then two weeks in March hitting up the south island!

Let us know when you're in Chch/Canterbury if you'd like to meet up for a chat/catch up.

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:47 pm

kirihi wrote:
chrismx5 wrote: then two weeks in March hitting up the south island!
Let us know when you're in Chch/Canterbury if you'd like to meet up for a chat/catch up.

Most definitely will! Going to be quite good, as I have some work I need to do down in the south island too, so not all play!

Will see if we can get a Z club meet going on! And if not, just any meet!

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:23 am

Well, the time has come to admit that the 350, is, and always was a much more superior car than my Miata.

It's also come time to start work on getting it a little more comfortable for the track, I didn't want to cage this car as I have already had 3 caged street cars, and to be honest, they just aren't that comfortable when stepping out (or in) wearing a suit.

So, a harness bar has become "necessary" I have been doing a bit of research here and there on them, and after looking at the fundamentals of them, I have finally come to the aesthetics side. I really like the design of the harness bar below

And as such, I have started building my own, as of last night I have got one layer of fibreglass done, and it's looking relatively plausible!
I think by the end of it, my harness bar will be similar thickness and around 25-30 layers of glass and carbon fibre.

The selling point for me? The one pictured weighs a whopping 17 lbs!

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 9:09 am

Happy new years all!

I have some exciting updates!
Firstly, the car is waxed, and looking fresh.
The car now has some incredible tints.
I have nearly finished polishing my most recent pick up (SSR's)
I have new camber arms ready to install
I also have new coilovers ready to go in!

us2 · Post by **us2** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 5:43 pm

Just noticed a supercharged Miata on TM

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 801632.htm

chrismx5 · Post by **chrismx5** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:58 am

Seen that a few times! Not a huge fan of the supercharged ones.. You are spending quite a bit of money, for very little gains.

I'm just holding out for my motor to blow, then 13b!

So, onto the wheels!

They are pretty cool wheels - picked them up for a steal of $250 WITH tires!

I need to get them relipped, and some bolt on spacers, but that will all happen in due course.

Pictures are more fun than anything else.

This is what I started with..

After a couple of hours of sanding and polishing I got to this!

Not too bad.. But not ideal, and here is a picture of the two side by side..

Quite a nice difference IMO.

Annnd Tints! 25% all round

BRONZEE · Post by **BRONZEE** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 5:17 pm

Looking much better with the after wheel work!