JLarson's build thread

JLarson · 06-06-2018, 09:50 AM

Zspeed undershroud, added shortly after Christmas. Mostly what I remember about this install is my hands were so cold I lost feeling. An unheated garage is painful in the winter.

JLarson · 06-06-2018, 09:53 AM

That was the last of my modding for a little while, until the weather got warm again. Z1 Bushing Collar Inserts went in sometime in March or April, when I had a random warm day to do it. No pictures of that install. It was mostly me on my back trying to figure out how to drop the necessary parts of my suspension, and not drop them on me.

Pro-tip: Supporting your differential is key! I did successfully install them. My impressions - not enough change for me to notice, but my launches seem a bit more solid with less wheel hop.

I followed that with the Z1 poly transmission mount. Now THAT was a winner. Better launches by far and incredibly easy install. I still have some engine mounts, but I have no interest in installing those... probably will wind up in the classifieds once I remember to take a picture.

JLarson · 06-06-2018, 09:57 AM

Next was the TWM Short Throw Shifter. I drove Megan's uncles Camaro, and came away impressed not with its power (it felt heavy) but with its shifting. I sought to emulate it. Found a guy selling his TWM, BNIB.

Install with the DIY on the forum was a piece of cake! The throw was too low-set for me, so I followed that up with a $10 three-inch shifter extension on Amazon. Nailed it. Shifts are crisp, mechanical, and easy, especially paired with a 1 lb weighted shift knob.

I'll have pictures of this setup when I remember to take some, but my brother will be making me a custom shifter extension in his lathe, to match the diameter and appearance of my shift knob.

JLarson · 06-06-2018, 09:59 AM

My last mod before Zdays was the RJM V3.1 pedal.

For all those reading, do this mod first! Even if you don't hate the way the 370z shifts stock, the customization of the RJM is amazing. You can tweak just about every aspect of it. I love it. Paired with the aforementioned shifter plus extension, it has truly changed the shift characteristics of my vehicle, definitely for the better.

JLarson · 06-06-2018, 10:03 AM

Also, somewhere in there I did 20mm front and rear spacers. With stock wheels, I'm basically flush with my wheel wells. It's a nice improvement.

Now I've got to go do some real work, since people are finally responding to my emails. I'll be back later to add pictures from Zdayz, and my impressions on my Pilot 4S tires, installed last night.

OldGrayDog · 06-06-2018, 08:03 PM

You have been busy, good to see its going well!

JLarson · 06-07-2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGrayDog

You have been busy, good to see its going well!

Thank you sir, hope you and your wife are doing well! Any updates on your car?

06-06-2018, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,079 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684372	That was the last of my modding for a little while, until the weather got warm again. Z1 Bushing Collar Inserts went in sometime in March or April, when I had a random warm day to do it. No pictures of that install. It was mostly me on my back trying to figure out how to drop the necessary parts of my suspension, and not drop them on me. Pro-tip: Supporting your differential is key! I did successfully install them. My impressions - not enough change for me to notice, but my launches seem a bit more solid with less wheel hop. I followed that with the Z1 poly transmission mount. Now THAT was a winner. Better launches by far and incredibly easy install. I still have some engine mounts, but I have no interest in installing those... probably will wind up in the classifieds once I remember to take a picture. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

06-06-2018, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,079 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684372	Next was the TWM Short Throw Shifter. I drove Megan's uncles Camaro, and came away impressed not with its power (it felt heavy) but with its shifting. I sought to emulate it. Found a guy selling his TWM, BNIB. Install with the DIY on the forum was a piece of cake! The throw was too low-set for me, so I followed that up with a $10 three-inch shifter extension on Amazon. Nailed it. Shifts are crisp, mechanical, and easy, especially paired with a 1 lb weighted shift knob. I'll have pictures of this setup when I remember to take some, but my brother will be making me a custom shifter extension in his lathe, to match the diameter and appearance of my shift knob. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

06-06-2018, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,079 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684372	Also, somewhere in there I did 20mm front and rear spacers. With stock wheels, I'm basically flush with my wheel wells. It's a nice improvement. Now I've got to go do some real work, since people are finally responding to my emails. I'll be back later to add pictures from Zdayz, and my impressions on my Pilot 4S tires, installed last night. Zoren 370, Hotrodz, sx moneypit and 3 others like this. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

06-06-2018, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
OldGrayDog Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pa VF Posts: 108 Drives: 14 370z at7 GM Rep Power: 599	You have been busy, good to see its going well! JLarson likes this.

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