Topic: aldog1330's 350Z (Read 1540 times)

aldog1330 · « **on:** August 09, 2009, 12:52:05 AM »

Well, I don't have a bunch of good pictures yet, but instead of waiting to take some, here is a taste of what I'm cruising in, now with wheels off an 07 Z.

Pictures from when I was buying it:

Only mods at this point are an Injen cold air intake, which will be coming off in the near future since the gains from it over a stock intake are negligible, and the stock intake sits in a much better position. I'm going to get some tint, look at upgrading the exhaust, and adding a plenum spacer to get some more air into the motor.

cazwrx187 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2009, 12:53:41 AM »

Looks nice!
You got rid of the lightweight Rays wheels for 07 oems?

aldog1330 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2009, 12:56:32 AM »

For now yeah. I cracked one of the Ray's driving on the wonderful streets of downtown Albany. I might save them and use them just for autocrossing. Went and picked up the 07 rims with my father from a guy out in Rochester today - tires have 600 miles on them. Paid $600 for both rims and tires, and the rims are in great shape. These should hold me over till I get some aftermarket rims in the spring.

cazwrx187 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2009, 12:57:27 AM »

oooo that sounds real shitty man.
Hopefully you can find a replacement.

aldog1330 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2009, 12:59:29 AM »

Grand Premier was able to weld it, and it came out pretty good, but it still bugs the shit out of me. I'm just afraid of cracking another one going up and down Madison Ave every day. SOO '07's for now.

1bugeyedrex · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2009, 05:49:30 AM »

Nice car!! fun to drive..

STiPete · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2009, 12:11:07 PM »

Always had a soft spot for these cars and thought very much about getting one after I got rid of the STi.. I think if I had found a white or black Track Edition for under 15k I would've got it for sure, but at that point they all seemed to be right around 20k or higher even for the ones a couple years old.

If you only do one mod I would suggest opening up the exhaust.. those cars have such a nice sound when they can actually be heard

idipskoalmint · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2009, 12:48:30 PM »

Nice car

Quote from: STiPete on August 09, 2009, 12:11:07 PM

If you only do one mod I would suggest opening up the exhaust.. those cars have such a nice sound when they can actually be heard

Yes, they do

spenk · « **Reply #8 on:** August 09, 2009, 06:52:20 PM »

+1 on exhaust and adding an oil cooler, too.

VQs are murderous on oil.

cazwrx187 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 09, 2009, 08:03:45 PM »

Quote from: spenk on August 09, 2009, 06:52:20 PM

+1 on exhaust and adding an oil cooler, too.

VQs are murderous on oil.

Yeah the older VQs were know to shit the bed due to oiling issues..........kind of like subarus

If you really beat on your car you should look into a oil pump from a newer 350z.

aldog1330 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2009, 08:19:23 AM »

Quote from: cazwrx187 on August 09, 2009, 08:03:45 PM

Yeah the older VQs were know to shit the bed due to oiling issues..........kind of like subarus
If you really beat on your car you should look into a oil pump from a newer 350z.

Hrmm, I will have to look into this. I know the HR version (from '06-'08) was known for oil consumption. The '03-'05 which is the DE version of the motor (6600 redline instead of the 7200 for the HR) had weak 3rd and 5th gear synchros in the tranny. But regardless I will look into it. I missed having a car too much, so I dumped the Trailblazer SS I had. Every time I drive it the car puts a smile on my face. Thanks for the comments guys!

madlife · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2009, 04:52:52 PM »

Quote from: aldog1330 on August 10, 2009, 08:19:23 AM

to it. I missed having a car too much, so I dumped the Trailblazer SS I had. Every time I drive it the car puts a smile on my face. Thanks for the comments guys!

The day you drove my subie to Rochester didn't have anything to do with those feelings did they?

aldog1330 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2009, 07:25:57 PM »

I have no idea what you are talking about...... Muwhahahaha.

deadlydave · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2009, 08:59:09 PM »

both sets look slick, I'm diggin the new ones.

aldog1330 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2009, 08:57:44 AM »

Quote from: deadlydave on August 10, 2009, 08:59:09 PM

both sets look slick, I'm diggin the new ones.

Thanks Dave!

timmah · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2009, 08:58:46 AM »

really nice looking car. I'm looking to get a Z sometime next year hopefully.

ckb1985 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2009, 09:06:32 AM »

please paint the door handles. They are the one thing about the z that turns me off....

deadlydave · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2009, 11:54:12 AM »

Quote from: ckb1985 on August 12, 2009, 09:06:32 AM

please paint the door handles. They are the one thing about the z that turns me off....

Alas, human hand oil eats paint fast, i wonder if they're metal--powdercoat?

aldog1330 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 12, 2009, 12:12:01 PM »

They are plastic... and I might do something with them since they are starting to get scratched up.

deadlydave · « **Reply #19 on:** August 12, 2009, 09:43:07 PM »

Quote from: aldog1330 on August 12, 2009, 12:12:01 PM

They are plastic... and I might do something with them since they are starting to get scratched up.

That kinda surprises me. Plasti-dip may work.

ckb1985 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 12, 2009, 10:11:20 PM »

krylon fusion works wonders on plastic I used to paint xbox controllers with it and it stood up to hands very well....
http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/

spenk · « **Reply #21 on:** August 13, 2009, 06:52:27 AM »

Quote from: deadlydave on August 12, 2009, 09:43:07 PM

That kinda surprises me. Plasti-dip may work.

My first thought as well! Plasti-dip is like the duct tape of finishes!

madlife · « **Reply #22 on:** August 13, 2009, 09:41:21 AM »

Quote from: spenk on August 13, 2009, 06:52:27 AM

My first thought as well! Plasti-dip is like the duct tape of finishes!

I used Vinyl and platic paint from Advanced Auto...{one of the more known brands} on the 2 when i did the interior and it holds up well... I actually painted the section in the back between the headlights with it and then clear coated it and it didnt look too bad..

{been practicing some for this winter. }

madlife · « **Reply #23 on:** August 13, 2009, 09:42:23 AM »

Quote from: ckb1985 on August 12, 2009, 09:06:32 AM

please paint the door handles. They are the one thing about the z that turns me off....

what about the douche bag persona that is associated with most Z owners? I already warned him about that.

aldog1330 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 13, 2009, 11:16:17 AM »

Quote from: madlife on August 13, 2009, 09:42:23 AM

what about the douche bag persona that is associated with most Z owners? I already warned him about that.

Actually, I swear more people drive like douchebags towards and around me now than they did before. People are always up on my ass. Apparently I'm supposed to dump the clutch at 6k from every red light. At least it's easier to get out of the way.

my350z.com, the biggest 350z forum I've found so far, is definitely full of douchebags. Between the guys with their heads up their asses thinking they have a $200,000 sports car to the young punks buying up high mileage '03 Z's for 10k, its quite the gene pool. There are a lot of helpful people, but way more useless people. Hence why I spend most of my time over here.

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