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Z34drifty 02-15-2012 12:27 AM

Jealous, looks good!

Unique_Z 02-15-2012 12:37 AM

The car's looking good Aamir. And i knew you would def add some cf! Lol

simota1 02-15-2012 03:30 AM

reminds me of eleanor from gone in 60 secs but its a z..... :tup: pure sex

docaam 02-15-2012 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iwan72 (Post 1544684)
The car's looking good Aamir. And i knew you would def add some cf! Lol

LoL there is a lot more CF to come and lots of stuff which will be installed. This is turning to be one of my best builts I did.

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1 (Post 1544764)
reminds me of eleanor from gone in 60 secs but its a z..... :tup: pure sex

Never thought of that way but I'm sure this will be faster :)

simota1 02-15-2012 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docaam (Post 1544794)
LoL there is a lot more CF to come and lots of stuff which will be installed. This is turning to be one of my best builts I did.


Never thought of that way but I'm sure this will be faster :)

most definitely bro :tup:

jdmlove 02-18-2012 11:53 PM

they should take you to act in Wangan Midnight the Japanese series!

SPOHN 02-19-2012 08:44 AM

This is going to be one nice build

docaam 02-19-2012 12:11 PM

Thanks guys, of things has been done, all fitting of parts, wiring on the way now

RoshDawg 02-19-2012 02:21 PM

Wow. This is looking amazing. Sub'd!

Ztoon 02-19-2012 07:08 PM

That Aventador grey with the c.f. bits 'n pieces. Soooo nice!

Awesome taste ...... as usual.

Mikes350z 02-19-2012 08:26 PM

the paint is fantastic, and you are putting a lot of heart and smart choices into the build. Good for you, Subscribed.

docaam 02-20-2012 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon (Post 1553768)
That Aventador grey with the c.f. bits 'n pieces. Soooo nice!

Awesome taste ...... as usual.

:tiphat:Thanks some more things still pending

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoshDawg (Post 1553339)
Wow. This is looking amazing. Sub'd!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes350z (Post 1553874)
the paint is fantastic, and you are putting a lot of heart and smart choices into the build. Good for you, Subscribed.

Thanks guys

docaam 02-28-2012 11:32 AM

Lots of work in progress and then problem coming as well :o

Fitting of stock parts, fitted windscreen, lights, few weatherstrip and all locks
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1...2021600640.jpg

Took the car for basic wiring run, lights are ON :)
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9...2022000652.jpg

After wiring done taking the car for engine start, IC and brakes and fuel lines etc
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7...2022100655.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4...2022100656.jpg

As the front brakes are from Toyota with vented rotors, but there is a problem coming, cant fit both the pads, looks like need to shim them a bit, TC and camber arms are installed
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6...2022800666.jpg
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3...2022800667.jpg
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/235...2022800669.jpg

Test fitted the wheels as well, as sold my previous wheels, problem there again. Wheels are not clearing rear suspension parts, even coilovers are close as well.
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4...2022800671.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9941/...2022800672.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7...2022800673.jpg

I think bumpsteer has pushed things a bit down
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/990...2022800675.jpg
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/2...2022800676.jpg

Even the wheel hub seems to be interfering, but one thing for sure wheels are drooling
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/328...2022800677.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9...2022800678.jpg


Will check again tomorrow after installing the tires. Most probably need spacers but still trying to find solutions and size recommendation as hub is different here compared to normal cars

Unique_Z 02-28-2012 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docaam (Post 1570605)
Lots of work in progress and then problem coming as well :o

Fitting of stock parts, fitted windscreen, lights, few weatherstrip and all locks
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1...2021600640.jpg

Took the car for basic wiring run, lights are ON :)
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9...2022000652.jpg

After wiring done taking the car for engine start, IC and brakes and fuel lines etc
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7...2022100655.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4...2022100656.jpg

As the front brakes are from Toyota with vented rotors, but there is a problem coming, cant fit both the pads, looks like need to shim them a bit, TC and camber arms are installed
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6...2022800666.jpg
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3...2022800667.jpg
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/235...2022800669.jpg

Test fitted the wheels as well, as sold my previous wheels, problem there again. Wheels are not clearing rear suspension parts, even coilovers are close as well.
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4...2022800671.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9941/...2022800672.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7...2022800673.jpg

I think bumpsteer has pushed things a bit down
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/990...2022800675.jpg
http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/2...2022800676.jpg

Even the wheel hub seems to be interfering, but one thing for sure wheels are drooling
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/328...2022800677.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9...2022800678.jpg


Will check again tomorrow after installing the tires. Most probably need spacers but still trying to find solutions and size recommendation as hub is different here compared to normal cars

Looks awesome Aamir! the color's definitely an asset for this car :yum:

docaam 03-01-2012 02:02 AM

Got my tires from US :)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/8...2022900698.jpg

Bridgestone RE11, proven to give very nice grip over other tires. I had very limited options when buying tires either these, Yokohama Sdrive or Toyo R1R/R888 so went with these.

Size went for 195 50 15 for the front 8.5" wheel
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/4...2022900699.jpg

and 205 50 15 for rear 9.5" wheel
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3...2022900700.jpg

Just managed to install the front ones yesterday
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7...2022900701.jpg

Stretch is there but not that much was expecting more
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/2...2022900702.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4...2022900703.jpg

Isamu 03-01-2012 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1260347)
:excited:

:happydance::tup::iagree:

Isamu 03-01-2012 02:30 AM

Doc, it looks truly amazing thus far! :bravo:

docaam 03-03-2012 11:56 PM

Had time on Thursday to get the wheels installed on the car with tires to find all rubbing or any other issues. Rear ones came out a bit more stretched then front.


Rear on the Left and front on the right
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7496/img0565qv.jpg
http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8417/img0552es.jpg

Rear with center cap
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/333/img0564j.jpg
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/6422/img0559it.jpg


Measured the lip for rear came around 6.9":)
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/4793/img0551gf.jpg
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/431/img0558pvk.jpg


Side by side
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1827/img0553c.jpg


Got these Kics R40 Neochrome long open end lugs
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4284/img0560qr.jpg


Test fitment,
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/797/img0517js.jpg
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/2167/img0531ys.jpg
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2124/img0532eh.jpg
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/2362/img0535br.jpg


Front looks perfect except the rear problem, might go with 3mm/5mm spacer or trim the bumper steer spacer
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2474/img0530gg.jpg


Rear ones, car is still on the jack at the rear for camber arms fitting, but placement is ok and poke is slightly more, might come out a bit from fender flares.
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4776/img0536s.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4540/img0538ji.jpg
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3712/img0539n.jpg



Front brakes and rear brake are done and so was the brake lining, will be installing 1"brake booster. Only problem in the rear was to attached the ebrake/handbrake the clip pattern is different so trying to find a way around it.
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/9083/img0541ly.jpg


Front camber arms and TC control rods installed
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2553/img0528fz.jpg


Installed my 19" Row Sterab oil cooler bought from GTM, have to work on some clean brackets.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8746/img0522hj.jpg
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4180/img0524tz.jpg

docaam 03-15-2012 02:41 AM

Had some issues going on with the mechanic and project stopped for a while. I pushed him to just start the car and then will take the car somewhere else to do fuel lines and cleanup the mess he made with wires inside engine bay

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4...2031200738.jpg

whole wiring is done and will start the car tonight

I custom ordered full set of gauges which mechanic was supposed to hook up now but again like other things will get it done from somewhere else. It took around 8 weeks to get these done from Autometer, these are Ultralite II series, same like Ultralite but these are LED version, in the morning its sliverish white face and in the night all black with white LED lettering and red pointer. I got Speedo, Tachmeter in 5 inch size (stock is around 4inch) and then three big meters Oil pressure, Oil temp and Water Temp and last three smaller to go in place of audio head unit voltmeter, wideband A/F Ratio and Fuel level.

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/470...2022800682.jpg
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5...2022800685.jpg


Lightning is something like this and I loved it, took these pics off google from some Chevy Built

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/interior/dash03.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/interior/ill_test01.jpg

Same setup comparison

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/interio...light_day2.jpg

Night

http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/interio...light_nite.jpg

Close up

Light closed
http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/interior/AMtest1.jpg

Daylight with lights open
http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/interior/AMtest2.jpg

Light on in dark
http://www.lateral-g.net/g69/interior/AMtest3.jpg


For Boost there is no meter will just use HKS EVO Boost controller for both reading and adjustments
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/838...2022800694.jpg

simota1 03-15-2012 04:05 AM

sex... pure sex.. i love the wheels doc :D

Isamu 03-15-2012 04:44 AM

never fail to impress! :tup:

quagmire87 03-15-2012 11:17 AM

Its going to look sick!!!!

docaam 03-29-2012 02:20 AM

Finally all mechanical part is done. Very disappointed with the whole experience with the mechanic but what's done is done so time to move on.

Final thing was to lay down the fuel lines, got steel braided lines, Walboro external fuel pump 255LPH and Aeromotvie 6 Injected bypass regulator along with the gauge. The lines are not aid nicely but will get some clamps done later on, along with the changing the brake lines.

Couldn't take proper pics so just some crappy phone pics.


http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/5...2032500765.jpg


http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/7...2032700782.jpghttp://img252.imageshack.us/img252/4...2032700773.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1...032700774e.jpg

Will run the pipes along the chassis rails. such a mess with all the wires and pipes and the radiator hose needed to be changed as well.
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5...2032700775.jpg

Will get the lines clamped to the floor rail on the right, not sure how safe it will be but don't want fuel lines inside the car
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3...2032700779.jpg

fuel pump on the opposite side of the exhaust
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/687...2032700780.jpg
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2...2032700776.jpg

Got these fitting machine pressed
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/305...2032700778.jpg

Installed wilwood 1" brake cylinder works fine.
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5...2032700781.jpg

There is some problem in handbrake cable, cant fit the stock ones in maxima callipers :(
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4...2032700777.jpg


I will sending the car for rest of electrical work might be some clean up and AC installation as well.

Isamu 03-29-2012 02:48 AM

such an awesome car! I am very excited for you Doc!

docaam 05-02-2012 09:27 AM

Been busy lately with lots of work and family commitments, but seems like project is back on track

Sent the car to Peak Performance Garage in Dubai few weeks back and finally they started working on it. I always loved their work, they did all the work on my 370z as well.

Work being done now and will be completed in next week or so:

Intercooler piping, will do weld joints once its finalized
Already changed the Radiator to another one ordered from CXRacing, its for 240z with an RB engine along with twin fan shround from flex-A-lite
Moving the Intercooler a bit to the front
Moving and flipping the oil cooler behind intercooler, as it was touching some body parts
Changing all hoses to new silicone hoses
Rerun the clutch lines
Rerun the brake lines to give a more neater look
Rerun the fuel lines from inside the car
Relocated the fuel pump inside the car
Changing differential mounts
Installing MSA front and rear sway bars
Installing/replacing all gauges with autometer ones
Installing HKS boost controller

Rest will update as it goes

Removed the stock fuel filter and cleaned up lots of things.
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/5689f9aa.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/5e899be4.jpg

Can see the stock fuel line, piping will change now
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/70990b33.jpg

Relocating the air filter near master cylinder
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/4e9515cb.jpg

New Radiator, now hoses will run like stock RB engine bay, and better cooling, installed the flex-A-Lite twin fans along with shroud as before
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/a4c77a04.jpg

Moved the intercooler
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/791c70d7.jpg

Moved the oilcooler behind the IC now
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/29d40430.jpg

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/994191aa.jpg

KaienZ34 05-12-2012 08:09 AM

Loving this project Doc....

SPOHN 05-12-2012 08:55 AM

This is such a sweet build

06_footy 05-12-2012 09:18 AM

This build is awesome. Sub'd

Isamu 05-12-2012 01:13 PM

new pics are awesome!

docaam 05-13-2012 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaienZ34 (Post 1716988)
Loving this project Doc....

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1717026)
This is such a sweet build

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06_footy (Post 1717043)
This build is awesome. Sub'd

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu (Post 1717231)
new pics are awesome!

Thanks guys, giving a lot of attention to this project manily because of the Z love and to see if I can pull it off or not:icon17:

Loving the work being done on the car, didn't visit them for a week but as per owner of Peak Performance here in Dubai car is almost done and will be ready from his side by this week.

I took some pictures week back when they fitted the sway bars. I went with MSA sway bars both front and rear, usually people dont run rear sways on 240Z, but as I worked so much on the suspension so went with these as well. Not sure how the ride will be with coil overs, full front and rear suspension changed and all solid mounts for engine, differential.

Front Sway Bar
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/ab0ab100.jpg

New holes drilled
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/9edfea0c.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/a92d11e3.jpg

Fits nicely with Techo Toy Tuning TC Rods and Camber arms.
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/a7193d63.jpg

Rear ones
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/0e2b6775.jpg

Drilled in the body and bolted from inside the cabin
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/2d2514e2.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/29dd6966.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/9fcac7ce.jpg

Oil cooler brackets are finalized
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/7d9843d4.jpg

Will fit the wheels today so can do the final adjustments on the camber/caster and if the track needs to be widened or not

Isamu 05-13-2012 01:20 AM

:excited:

docaam 05-15-2012 12:03 AM

Ok fitted the wheels and seems like problem of tire rod end hitting the wheels barrel is gone after tweaking the camber arms and TC rods or maybe because of installation of sway bars

WORK CR01 15 X 8.5 and 9.5 with Bridgestone RE11 195 50 15 and 205 50 15

Coilovers are set of high level will lower at time of alignment
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/be5cd33d.jpg

This is the dropped height as of now
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/a7fb44c2.jpg

Very relieved on the front ones
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/d48177d5.jpg


Perfect offsets either to run on slightly negative camber or with fender flares
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/28fe748e.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/4b202e05.jpg


Center cap is not fitting in the front might need some alteration
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/d6456eec.jpg


Installed with Kics Neo Chrome long open lugs . I like how the rotors are peeking though the wheels
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/e042a625.jpg

LakeShow 05-15-2012 12:09 AM

Wow man! Awesome build!

docaam 05-15-2012 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow (Post 1720825)
Wow man! Awesome build!

:tiphat:

forgot to write stock fuel rails are :icon14:

So ordered fuel rails for slightly bigger injectors and got excited so order GReddy intake manifold along with universal 80mm throttle body. So no more IC pipes taking turns inside the engine bay

Only thing would be some custom work needed to fit the manifold on a NEO engine

Shadezz 05-15-2012 08:12 AM

:ugh2:

docaam 05-22-2012 02:16 AM

Being a huge fan of Chip Foose have watched Overhalling again and again lol, so wanted to do 10% of what he does to the cars.

Was waiting till the main work is done to start of heat and sound insulation, only thing came to my mind was Dynamat products.

SWISS AUDIO FTW, They did an awesome work on my 370Z and now this they are working now on installation

First they are doing a Dynamat Extreme, which will be stuck on the firewall, full floor, trunk, rear side fenders, doors and even the roof, main purpose was to reduce road noise, engine sound/vibrations and heat from the exhaust.

Dynamat XTREME

I love the way Swiss Audio guys work, they removed everything from the car even the brake and accelerator to cover the whole area. I took some phone pics yesterday while they were doing, rest might take today

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/659e858d.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/19cc3f71.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/b80bc3b0.jpg

Once its finished it will be covered with DynaPad, which will hopefully eliminate all heat and acoustic issues at all.

DynaPad,

docaam 05-25-2012 01:48 PM

Dynamat thing is done, still I need the doors to be done but that will be after I change the window channel and most probably will be at the time of audio install.

Dynapad was a smaller piece so just in main three places.

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/1fa227eb.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/937b636c.jpg

Some installed phone pictures was more worried about the the holes next to the fuel cell now all covered up

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/22c15623.jpg

Other areas
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/69b13926.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/583ccae5.jpg

Firewall area most important
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/dbe6c240.jpg

Rest all finished

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/3551d0f4.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/a299b1ae.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/42a22a98.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/6a0fd582.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/866449a0.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/b2fcae01.jpg

Car is off the jack so took some pictures

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/c25150c5.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/d7738871.jpg

Waiting for intake manifold, fuel rails and 80mm throttle body to finish off the work, parts will be here by Sunday :)

Meanwhile doing some DIY to fit the Autometer guages, Im using the stock guage housing and installing the meters in that, sizes are bit different so gaps will be filled by Bondo and a respray on the whole dash

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/db09e230.jpg
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...z/c355c967.jpg

b1adesofcha0s 05-25-2012 01:53 PM

Looking good. How much weight did all of that dynamat add to the car?

KaienZ34 05-25-2012 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s (Post 1736926)
Looking good. How much weight did all of that dynamat add to the car?



Good question, i was thinking the samething.

Dustin@Z1 05-25-2012 02:20 PM

With as light as the S30 is to begin with and the power potential of the RB26...that little bit of extra weight added by the Dynamat might just help him out.


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