From the outside this car looks like any other Nissan 350Z, so that means that this is uber cool and does not need anything done to it.
We would wrong in that case, because although from the outside the car does look as if it has just pulled out of the showroom, it looks that good, but Robert O’Brien has other ideas about it and swiftly set about making some subtle changes.
Most of the work has been done underneath the bodywork, leaving the gleaming black paintwork to speak for itself. That is the great thing about the Nissan 350Z, its great car as it is, so with the know how and some extra cash the Nissan 350Z can be made into something very special indeed.
Owner: Robert O’Brien
Ride: ’03 Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo
Location: Texas
Mods: Jim Wolf Technology 700BB twin-turbo system, Swain Tech BBE-coated front-mount intercooler, HKS SSQV, AutoTechnic carbon-fibre shroud, JWT Pop Charger with heat shield, ARC V2 oil catch can, Koyo oversized radiator, Samco blue hoses, Cosworth intake manifold (polished), UR underdrive crank pulley with Gates Belts, DeatschWerks 600cc injectors, NGK iridium IX one-step colder spark plugs, Braille 15-pound carbon-fibre battery with Braille battery mount, carbon-fibre battery and brake fluid covers, Stillen oil cooler with thermostat, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, APS 2.5-inch test pipes, Stillen TD cat-back ZR single tips, TurboXS UTEC, TurboXS Tuner wideband with Bosch O2 sensor, TurboXS DTEC map sensor, Perrin boost solenoid, ARC oil cap, ARC radiator cap, TEIN hood dampers, Project Kics magnetic oil plug, JWT clutch, JWT flywheel, AP stainless steel clutch line, Aerosync carbon-fibre strut tower brace, GTSPEC fender braces, GTSPEC four-point mid chassis reinforcement brace, GTSPEC Rear Tie Braces, GTSPEC rear lateral arm, Hotchkis Stage 1 TVS kit (lowering springs, adjustable sway bars, bushings, and brackets), StopTech big brake kit (front: 14-inch four-pot silver caliper; rear: 13-inch two-pot silver caliper), slotted zinc coated with black hat rotors, Work Meister S1 three-piece 19×9.5 (front), 19×11(rear), Yokohama Advan Sport 255/35-19 (front), 285/35-19(rear), Ichiba Spacers: 5mm (front), Project Kics R40 racing lugs with locks, Intense Power front lip, Stillen street scene grille (painted flat black), JDM Nissan smoked markers, Nismo horns, 6000k D2R bulbs, AUT carbon-fibre Z emblem filler, 15 percent tint, Varis carbon-fibre B-pillars, Perrin Shorty antenna, removed rear wiper, JDM Fairlady Z emblem, rearview radar detector mount, Bel RX65 laser/radar detector, dual pod A-pillar, Defi-Link control unit, Defi-Link 60mm BF Series gauges (Imperial units and white), boost gauge, fuel pressure gauge, Defi-Link display, Defi-Link oil temperature sensor, Defi-Link water temperature sensor, Defi-Link indicator II, Nismo Ti shift knob, TurboXS UTEC map switch, Clifford Matrix 12.5X, Pioneer AVIC-D3X DVD/Navigation with Bluetooth and iPod control, XM NavTraffic Satellite Radio, JL Audio C5-650 components, JL Audio TR650Cxi rear speakers, JL 500/5 (100×2 components, 25×2 rear, 250×1 sub), JL Audio 10W3v3 subwoofer, 350Z corner box, rear license plate camera, Seibon carbon-fibre TS-style hood, Seibon carbon-fibre TT-style rear lip
Future Plans: Nismo V2 front fascia and side skirts, Mastergrade carbon-fibre rear hatch, Tanabe Sustec Pro Seven coilovers with TEAS electronic active suspension controller, and 18-inch Volk Racing RE30 wheels with R-Compound tires.
Source [Turbo Magazine]
Exedy D-Core Carbon Twin Clutch Kit Nissan 350Z VQ35DE 03-06
Product Features
Nissan 350Z
VQ35DE
Product Description
Exedy D-Core Carbon Twin Clutch Kit Nissan 350Z VQ35DE 03-06
Introducing the new generation of clutch systems by Exedy, D-Core the revolutionary Carbon clutch system, developed to achieve the ultimate goal of comfort and ease of operation the D-Core is purpose built to absorb the noise and vibration emanating from Drivetrain components such as the differential gear, transmission and engine. The D-Core system is designed to protect the Drive train by absorbing and dissipating “shock torque” and is especially effective in vehicles fitted with 6speed transmissions. Superior engineering enable the D-Core clutch system to possess an ideal clutch engagement position, increased clamp loads and lower pedal effort, while the unique Carbon Fibre friction material allows comfortable half-engaged clutch operation and responsive gear changes.
Specs:
Sprung Hub
Push Type Clutch
225mm Disc
24 Tooth Spline
25.6mm Major Diameter
Priced at $2,587.98
Source [Amazon]
Brembo 1B1.8032A-Red 350 GT 4 Piston Big Brake Kits
Product Description
Built for the (03 and up) Nissan 350Z… Brembo Gran Turismo Systems are excellent for stopping power in everyday traffic, as well as superior high performance street and track driving. They are designed to bolt onto the vehicles original suspension, and are fully compatible with the vehicles stock brake master cylinder and anti-lock braking system (ABS).While most Brembo Gran Turismo Brake System packages have been developed specifically to replace the vehicle s front brakes (due to the high braking demands encountered there), rear brake systems are also offered for selected applications. For vehicles not offering a Gran Turismo System for the rear axle, Brembo Sport brake rotors (slotted or drilled) are available to replace the stock rotors on the rear axle and provide a matched appearance on all four corners of the vehicle. Gran Turismo Brake Systems packages combine high performance fixed aluminium brake calipers, large diameter 1- or 2-piece vented brake rotors, brake pads, stainless steel braided brake lines and aircraft quality mounting brackets and hardware. (See photo and chart below.) Brake caliper and rotor sizes are selected based on the vehicle s requirements. In most cases, the aluminium calipers are available in red, sliver or black finishes. Additionally, the rotors feature drilled or slotted disc surfaces depending on the vehicle application and brake system selected. All cross-drilled holes are bi-angle chamfered at the rotor s outer surfaces to help reduce the cracking caused by repeated, high stress, high temperature brake applications. Gran Turismo brake discs are coated for corrosion resistance to help eliminate rust and to offer a bold, aggressive appearance to enhance the look of the vehicle s road wheels.1-Piece Drilled/Vented Rotors 2-Piece Drilled/Vented Rotors 2-Piece Slotted/Vented RotorsNotes1 – Requires minor modification to the OEM steering knuckle.2 – Requires minor modification to the OEM steering knuckle and use of included custom hub
Priced at $3,327.24
Source [Amazon]
