Doc V's Project

[PharmDZ]

Hey everyone! So I decided to finally put together a build thread for my car. I got this a couple of months ago as a 2011 leftover (only 50 miles or so) for an AWESOME deal I couldn't pass up. It was basically a present to myself for finishing pharmacy school and finding a pretty sweet first job. Without further adieu, here are my progress pics thusfar:

Here is the most recent pic at an autocross event in South Jersey:

finally an updated video from the beginning of this season with new dyno numbers and alignment from RT Tuning. Fantastic shop for everyone in the tristate area! Check it out:



Modifications:

Engine:
ThaiTanium Performance TC Liger Ti single exit exhaust
ThaiTanium Performance Echo dual resonator Y-pipe
Admin Tuning Intakes
EPS Throttle bodies
Z1 Upper Intake Manifold
Z1 Lower Intake Manifold
Momentum headers
Beluga resonated test pipes
Setrab 34 row oil cooler
Z1 13-row power steering cooler
UpRev tune by R/T Tuning
Redline 5W30 oil
Redline ATF power steering fluid
Z1 urethane engine mounts
CJM Road Race Pump + Billet Fuel Pump Hat
Dewla Dezign air dam
Admin Tuning overflow tank
Mishimoto Radiator Cap
Braille 5.5lb Lithium Battery

Drivetrain:
RJM HD CMC
RJM Clutch Pedal
OS Giken differential fluid
South Bend Stage 2 Endurance clutch and lightened flywheel
ZSpeed Heavy Duty CSC
Z1 Urethane Transmission Mount
Z1 Stainless Steel clutch line
Motul RBF600 clutch fluid
Redline MT-85 Transmission Fluid
OS Giken LSD
Whiteline rear differential bushings

Suspension:
Hotchkis front swaybar
Rear sway bar removed
BC Racing DR series coilover with custom 18k front 14k rear Swift springs
-Coilovers revalved/rebuilt by Feal Suspension
Eibach Rear Camber Kit
Eibach Toe Bolts
SPC xAxis Front Upper Control Arms
SPL Front End Links
ARP 50mm wheel studs
Z1 aluminum subframe bushing collars
Corner balance and alignment by R/T Tuning

wheels/tires:
Track:
Rear OEM Rays 19x10 x4
Toyo R888R 295/30r19
Z1 10mm hub centric space
OR...
Advan RG-D 18x10.5" +25
Nexen SUR4G 275/40r18 square
Autocross:
Rear OEM Rays 19x10 x4
Bridgestone RE71R 285/35r19 square

Brakes:
Z1 SS brake lines
Motul RBF600 brake fluid
G-LOC R12 front / Carbotech XP8 rear pads
Stillen brake ducting
Z1 two piece slotted front rotors
Z1 two piece slotted rear rotors
Z1 brake master cylinder brace
Brake hard titanium backing plates

Interior/Exterior:
35% tint rear, 50% front
Blox weighted shift knob
TWM short shifter
TWM suede shift boot
Evo-R Carbon Fiber Front Fang Cover
Struck Aero side blades
ZSpeed aluminum undershroud

[Mr&Mrs]

Nice start I love the side blades. What are your future plans?

[PharmDZ]

I've been toying with the idea of supercharging it but to be honest, coming from a 130whp sluggish Honda Accord coupe I am PLENTY happy with the power for a while. I want to find a not-so-over-the-top carbon fiber front lip to continue the look around the front bumper into the side blades. Not really looking to go crazy with CF, and actually never even thought I'd put any CF on the car. My friend who had a yellow Z had his side blades in the garage and gave em to me for free. I think suspension and new brake pads plus a trip to the track is in order next summer.

[ts-c63]

Do u live in central jersey? I think ive seen you driving on route 9 before!

[PharmDZ]

Haha yes I do TS, and I'm ALWAYS on route 9! Where do you live? I'm in Freehold.

[ts-c63]

Haha I'm in Manalapan.. And here I am thinking I'm the only Z in the area haha

[PharmDZ]

lol nope, in fact I live across from best buy so I'm probably a minute away from you. What color is yours? I've seen one or two in driveways going around Manalapan. I'm always at that meet at Wegmans on Friday nights, even though I think it's done now that it's colder out.

[ts-c63]

Yea your about 2 miles away haha.. I have a pearl white sport package one with a blacked out roof

[PharmDZ]

Need to get the dyno graph (still) - but got the Motordyne M370 intake manifold installed and retuned at JDS Motoring. Ended up with 345rwhp 240lb/ft (thought I had 265 last time, but was mistaken? I dunno, numbers look odd to me). Car feels awesome though.

[PharmDZ]

Eibach lowering springs ordered... just praying that I don't rip my front plastic "sport lip" off the first time I try to get up my driveway! hah

[Mr&Mrs]

It flexes very well

Originally Posted by PharmDZ

Eibach lowering springs ordered... just praying that I don't rip my front plastic "sport lip" off the first time I try to get up my driveway! hah

[PharmDZ]

Horrible picture, but I got the oil cooler and lowering springs on today thanks to Jas from JDS Motoring!

[Mr&Mrs]

Looks good they should settle a little lower too.

[PharmDZ]

That'd be perfect! I love the way it sits now, and the ride didn't suffer at all. Not sure if the handling improved at all, but I was happy with it as is after the sway bars. Time to look for a nice front lip now that I know I can make it up my own driveway. hah I'm thinking the Evo-R with the middle carbon fiber piece and sides painted silver. I don't want anything too overbearing like the Mine's CF lip. Thoughts?

[Mr&Mrs]

I like the evo-r parts, do the lip to go with your side blades, then get some rear spats. Simple, clean, and sexy!