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Dixon Cider's Roadster Build and Journal
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Well, I have been wanting to upgrade this car, and after a few months of drooling over everybody else's modded Z, I decided to send mine over to Sam at GTM. It will be there for a few months, but I will list what we are going to do to the car. Also, I will list the base dyno runs that Sam did as well as some before pictures. Just to note, the dyno numbers are from memory, the only thing is the tenths are not exact. When Sam sends them to me, I will update the actual numbers, as well as pictures that he said he will take and send.
On the agenda for upgrade: UAM CF Vented Hood Painted to match GTM Stage 2 Supercharger Invidia 2.5" CBE GTM Intercooler w/ Thermal Black Coating GTM Intercooler Piping Powder Coated Black OS Giken Twin Plate Clutch/Flywheel GTM Oil Cooler GTM Oil Cooler Supplement Kit Custom made air deflector for the oil cooler Water/Meth Injection KW V3 Coilovers (1 inch drop) Hotchkis Sway Bars MR Works Headlight Mods (Blue shrouds, iron man) Blue LED total interior swap (DIY/Third Gear) Aftermarket "shorty" antenna Spoiler Solutions Aftermarket Spoiler Rear Camera Mod (Thx Jeff & bdl99) 20x9.5/11 Mesh Rims (undecided on brand yet) Powder Coated Calipers (Blue) SRP Racing Pedals New rear diffuser (want to get rid of the rear fog when one comes out) Rockin' the 370z decals (just for you AK) *GTM GT-R Intake *Anything else that comes along that I think I might want or anything suggested that looks/sounds cool. NOTE: *Haven't decided on what I'm doing with these items yet. Dyno runs from GTM (Base): HP 280.0 whp 283.x whp 285.x whp TQ 236.1 rwt 238.x rwt 240.x rwt When Sam emails me the actual numbers, I will get these corrected and post them up here. I got to test drive the Yellow Z at GTM on Monday. Man, I can't wait till I get mine back. The car was 380-390 rwhp, but wholly crap. It felt soooo good. Felt just like stock only a lot stronger. It was very drivable during "normal" driving behaviors. Power was available almost instantly when stepping on the accelerator. I will continue to update this post as things start happening. Thanks for looking!! |
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Here is a picture Dean with the Targa Z sent me, I love the wheel. I think it would be REALLY cool to do Brushed Face, with black edges and windows. Hopefully you understand what I am saying, but this will pop and be classy at the same time.
PS: Just noticed what you wrote, and I was cracking up at the Ninja edit haha. I say ninja all the time, I dont feel alone anymore haha. |
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I think I like the FS M20's better. Not enough "mesh". I also like my rims like I like the ladies. Big luscious lips!! :bowrofl: |
LMAO, yeah, well its a bad pic, but that wheel has a 5" lip. Its all about the offset and size, but I can make it alllllll fantastic for you, just need the deposit and go head. I take too much pride in my imagination lol.
If you really wanted to get crazy, we could jump to concave, but I think for the money and the fact your going supercharged, we should stick with the lighter weight stuff. |
The GTM gig is costing me a lot, so the rims will have to wait until my tires need replacing (thinking spring/summer), so I will definitely keep in contact. You were actually referred by Jeffblue, so you were on my mind anyway for rims. You do have competition though, I also like the Venaci Step Lip mesh. That is a sexy rim too!!
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Yeah the Venaci is nice, but not my style, but not my car lol. I will have to thank jeff too.
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That's quite the list! Save some for the rest of us!
Can you go into a little detail about the oil cooler setup? Is this a package Sam has put together specifically for the SC kit? |
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He is running out of room in there though. So he is going to have to play with things to get them to work. |
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wow thats quite a list and congrats again!!..cant wait to see it done...also, the BBS LM'Rs are always a sexy choice:tup:
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Those are nice too!! |
yes they are:icon17:..maybe in the gold with polished lip..
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Wait till I get better pictures of the one on the targa, very similar to the bbs, but I hope gold is not in the cards?
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Do gold
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LMAO, Yeah i would do purple or random blue(wink wink haha) if it was free. The roadster just has a certain classiness to it. I think your going to like this color combo they are sending me.
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I will definitely be following your build Dixon, I think it is very cool someone is building up a roadster since there aren't a whole lot tastefully modified out there.
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Well, I hope I don't disappoint you guys. Things for my car are going to happen REAL slow. I am not high on the priority list at GTM. Not because of Sam or anything.... they are GREAT!! I asked him to take his time and spread it out to March, partly because I put a BIG chunk of money down and added more items to the list and needed time to pay for them, plus, I have 5 cars with a 3 car garage and winter is coming. :ugh2:
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Updated...... Sam sent the base dyno, but he only sent one, so it is in the first post. I will try to get the others. This is the lowest of the three that he did.
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supercharger or TT?
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HOPE YOU GET THE RESULTS THAT YOU WANT. |
Who in their right mind would boost a vert........:stirthepot:
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A VERY smart man, thats who. Its going to be so amazing, with the top down as you will really can hear the supercharger.
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It's gonna be sweet!! |
Woooohooooo! MR Works has the headlights. Hopefully they can start soon also. Waiting for pics, will post as soon as I get them.:happydance:
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Marco from MR Works just sent a text, they are mid process with the lights and will get pics this week hopefully. So stand by!!
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nice. Gotta keep occupied with the build until the supercharger build starts!
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Dixon, the PERFECT time killer is to order wheels haha. I kid I kid, but man you must be going nuts waiting for this animal. I will hunt you down, if I dont see a video.
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