FInished all the rear suspension bushings with whiteline. Hubs and arms. Subframe / diff is next. Special thanks to JasonZ-YA for his posts detailing the part numbers and diameter tubing needed. My HF press got a good workout.

Whiteline 350z by mhulbrock, on Flickr

 

Attempting to pull more weight out of the car while I wait on parts arrival.

AC, Lines, condenser, everything 35lbs
2014-12-10 22.35.43 by mhulbrock, on Flickr

Radio 5lbs, carbon plate woot!. Speakers next.
2015-01-08 23.22.23 by mhulbrock, on Flickr

Misc brakets removed from hatch are another 5

 

I noticed you are running an IPhone app. What one and how do you like it?

 

Harrys lap timer, works really well.
I have it hooked up to a bluetooth gps antenna to make it as accurate as the "higher end" range of less capable timers. Also bluetooth OBD data. Best part about it is everyone at the track uses this app so its great for comparisons. And it hooks up to your gopro via wifi. Really great tool and fun to play with.

 

link for bluetooth gps antenna

 

Qstars are really good, and for the BT OBDII I recommend the ODBKey. Its a lot more consistant than others, especially the ELM327 units.

 

I use the dual brand 5htz. Harrys has specific recommendations on their site

http://www.gps-laptimer.de/Compatibility.html

 

i was looking at xgps

 

Updates: fuel transfer pump
https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-r...el-starve.html

Front calipers are all used up. Rebuilt with new OEM seals. Was using Racing brake seals, cooked two sets so far. Great costumer service but I cannot quantify the benefit for me over OEM. This is the third rebuild now. Will rebuild the rears for the first time next week.
Hawk DTC-70 / 60 well used up.
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SPL Solid subframe bushings going in! At the point where i am putting the Z back together. Spring is on the way.
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Made some big progress. Subframe and diff all installed. Nismo diff cover. Everything torqued down, done.




Made some lock out bolts for the camber arms. Grade 10 bolts from my local ACE in 12mm. Easy project any one can do, no point to buy the "kit"

 

BC type ER!
I have always been a track "name brand" kinda guy with my previous builds. But really couldn't justify KW clubsports this time around. Considering this car is just for fun, I gave BC a try. They also have some great reviews around, so why not try something new to me.

So far customer service has been top notch. These are made to order to my spec 12k front 8k rear. Valved to match. I am keeping the 245 tires for the immediate future.

Install was straight forward. Needs alignment badly.
Will post up impressions ect next month. Still 3ft of snow on the ground here.

Bc type er 350z by mhulbrock, on Flickr
Bc type er 350z by mhulbrock, on Flickr
Bc type er 350z by mhulbrock, on Flickr
Bc type er 350z by mhulbrock, on Flickr

 

Looking good! Nice job!

 

Are you cooking the main seal or just the outer dust shield

 

Caliper piston dust shields were all toasted front and rear. Main seals were hard and on their way out. I am making a habit of rebuilding at minimum every year. Inspection more frequent. Most likley replace after 4-5 events to be safe.

 

New season! Back to the home track NJMP did lightning and thunderbolt. It was snowing on Sat! Weather on the east coast has been crazy.
Started to get the new suspension dialed in. Yea can really feel the changes on track, its not overly sprung at all. Feels stiff but still very compliant over curbs. Car feels more neutral to me, before it was borderline too much oversteer. Throttle steer with much more ease now.
New PR at thunderbolt! 1:40.3 starting to get close to respectable lap times.
Njmp season opener by mhulbrock, on Flickr

 

Great to see the evolution of your car, cool progress

 

Any videos?

 

Here are some laps from thunderbolt
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The log continues!

Got on limerock sat. Weather was absolutely PERFECT!

1.07.21 best lap time. Need to work on that.
BCs really are a great setup for the weekend warrior, the changes are very noticeable and the car feels super neutral. Was loose at first on the down hill, a few notches up in the front and the car was totally planed. So far so good!

The pits are all tore up and under construction, not much space to be had.
2015-04-18 11.25.04 by mhulbrock, on Flickr
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Tires are all used up, same set still from last season.
Sticking with the tiny 245s for now at least. Going to try out RS3's so we should have some good data rivals vs rs3s now.
2015-04-20 19.01.44 by mhulbrock, on Flickr