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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Hi, my names madison and I live in the northern part of louisiana. I just picked up my z friday. I bought the car in searcy, arkansas at a dealership named tarkington automotive ( great guys). Its a 03 enthusiest and has around 17,500 miles on it . Since im a noob to FI I would love any tips, sugestions on how to maintain a car like this; and what to do or not to do. The car is a one owner car, so if you are the orginall owner or know or have seen this car please post or pm me; as i would like to know more about the car. Now on the pics and mods!!!


Greddy TT with 20g turbos

SGP Racing wastegate relocation kit

Aires pistons 9:0:1 compressions w/ .020 overbore

Pauter connecting rods

JWT cams

JWT titanium valve spring & retainers

Ferra 1mm larger titanium valves

Crawford Z upper intake plenum

RC 1000 cc injectors

SGP Racing port & polished heads

Blitz double row radiator

Samco radiator hoses

AAM stage 2 return fuel system

Rev up oil pump

Greddy oil cooler kit

Fully built auto tranny by SGP Racing

Edge Racing torque converter

Nismo Differential (set @ 80% lockup)

Driveshaft shop stage 5 rear axles

HKS Knock amp

HKS FCON pro V

HKS EVC II boost controller

HKS turbo timer

HKS DLI ingnition system

HKS SSQV BOV

Stoptech 14.25" big brake kit


Wheels & Tires

Nismo Forced Monoblock

BF Goodrich GForce 245/40 front, 285/40 rear


Suspension

Nismo front & rear sway bars

Tein H-tech springs

Koni sport 5way adjustable shocks

Stillen adjustable rear toe arms

Stillen adjustable front control arms

Stillen adjustable rear camber arms

Crawford Z's strut tower bar


Exterior

Veilside V.3 Front and rear bumper

Veilside V.2 side skirts & rear spoiler

Power Enterprise carbon fiber hood

Varis carbon fiber B pillar

Nismo graphics

Clear corner's headlights & sidemarkers

Sparco Hoodpins


Interior

Black Sparco Milano seats

Schroth Racing 5-point harness

BCR harness bar

Defi gauges

Defi HUD unit

Suite E graphix center consol, door handle, barker bar

Image Dynamics CXS54

Image Dynamics CX64
Clarion max675vd Nav/Dvd/Sat

Heres the pics the dealership took, have not had time to take new ones. I hope they work



IMG]http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab103/JuicCeyJuice/350z12.jpg[/IMG]



IMG]http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab103/JuicCeyJuice/350z4.jpg[/IMG]




I know it needs new filters....

Anybody has an idea what kind of exhaust this is?









Hoped you like the pics!

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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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woah nice car!... a lot of work done to that car? how much did you buy it for if you dont mind me asking?.. and who did the install/motor ?
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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think i saw that car on ebay with those exact pics. have any pics of the car that you took?
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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woah nice car!... a lot of work done to that car? how much did you buy it for if you dont mind me asking?.. and who did the install/motor ?
Yes nothings has been left stock, and I got it for a really good price. I dont know who built the motor or the car thats why I posted here to see if anybody knows anything about it.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
think i saw that car on ebay with those exact pics. have any pics of the car that you took?
you are correct!! but I test drove it and check everything before buying.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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I can go take some; be back in 5-10 mins.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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12:0 a/f seems awfully lean for an app like that.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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12:0 a/f seems awfully lean for an app like that.
+1, with meth i'd feel a bit safer with that kind of tune. something about silver and that stillen front just looks great
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Ok thanks for the info, will it hurt running it like that? Once I get some money I think im going to take it to jotech to get it tuned...any other shops you suggest that tune with the hks fcon v pro?
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I genuinely like the look of the car and seems to be comprised of quality parts, but I would take it for a re-tune............soon.
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Originally Posted by Juice+
Ok thanks for the info, will it hurt running it like that? Once I get some money I think im going to take it to jotech to get it tuned...any other shops you suggest that tune with the hks fcon v pro?
Take a long weekend....make a trip to GA and have shariff at forged tune the fcon.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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man that car is killer, and very tastefully done. Buying a forced induction Z is cheating, u gotta work your way up lol jk
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
Take a long weekend....make a trip to GA and have shariff at forged tune the fcon.
i wouldnt let kenny touch my Z. +1 on sharif or if you really want to come to dallas, get it tuned by chris marcello, he actually teaches tuners how to tune.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
Take a long weekend....make a trip to GA and have shariff at forged tune the fcon.
Thats way to far man(10+ hours), there has to be someone semi local who can tune decent.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
i wouldnt let kenny touch my Z. +1 on sharif or if you really want to come to dallas, get it tuned by chris marcello, he actually teaches tuners how to tune.
how do I get in touch with him?
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Properly tuned with the FCON, low compression motor, 12:1 is probably ok for a high limit at WOT. It looks like it might be a little below that anyway... I'd want a confirmation dyno, leakdown test and UOA on any boosted motor. Congrats.
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Originally Posted by Juice+
Thats way to far man(10+ hours), there has to be someone semi local who can tune decent.
Seeing as how you have an fcon.........it might be worth the drive. We have people here in the mid-a that make the drive down. Your best bet is to go into your local sub forum and look around for a reputable tuner.

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Im somewhat local and have never seen that car in person? Sweet car though.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Ill think about it, I have some time before I decide.

New pics coming up in a couple min, charging camera battery


what kind of number should this car be making with a good safe tune?
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Originally Posted by idwin
Im somewhat local and have never seen that car in person? Sweet car though.
just passed little rock yesterday going through 167.
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