As many of you guys may know, I left the Z scene about 1 year ago by selling my precious 2005 350z to embark on a new project. After showing my Z at Hot Import Nights LA with some fellow my350z members at what I thought was the pinnacle of my Z's build, I was set to move onto something bigger and better. Although I loved my Z and it took alot of time and money to build her the right way, I always wanted to own and build an M3. I loved the M, but after throwing on full suspension and wheels I was stuck on what was next. I could spend thousands more to CSL out the interior/exterior but ultimatley FI was out of the question concidering the hefty price tag that comes along with BMW systems. Your looking at 10-25k depending on the build for those of you that are not familiar with that platform. Lucky for me, I sold the Z to a family friend (Ajay aka 350ZEEEE)and as I saw it often I soon realized that after all the money and time spent on the Z, I regret not finishing it off completley with FI. I sold the M3 in this terrible economy and took a loss, but ultimatley was excited to start a new 350z project.

My goal with this Z is to build the perfect blend. A solid track set-up (time attack events), while maintaining a streetable platform that I could drive often. The foundation for project would come from a White 6speed 2007 HR base model. As much as I loved a Black Z with the TA's, it was time for a change.

After driving the 997 Porsche GT3, my whole world was turned upside down. Since I could not afford to be apart of the P Car world just yet, I was completley insipred to incorporate Porsche styling with this new build, while keeping the true charicteristics of the Z. Some custom work will be done and this Z should be different than most Z's on the forum. Clean, functional and aggressive is what will be focused on. This time around my Z will see the track!

The pics are not the best, but this thread was overdue as Ive had the new Z for about 2 months now. New Parts are always on the way. I dont believe in bull$hit teaser threads so I will be updating often as the build goes on.


Here is the new Z, next to the old Z

 

more pics soon...

2007 PPW 6 speed HR

Volk TE-37 Flat Black
f. 9.5 +17
r. 10.5 +12

Project Kics Spacers
f. 5mm
r. 10mm

Toyo T1R Tires
f. 245/35/19
r. 275/35/19

Rays Extended Black Lug Nuts

Stance GR+ Coilovers

Fenders are cut and pulled

Tint
20% rear
35% sides
50% windshield

On The Way:

Brembo GT Big Brake Kit in Yellow
Porsche GT3 Suede Seats With Silver Stitching w/ Custom Brackets
Esprit Front Bumper W/ Custom Work Done
SPL Rear Camber Kit w/ Toe Bolts
LED Interior/License Plate Bulbs

 

Good luck on the new project and welcome back to the family.

 

mmmm both those cars make my pants happy....err I mean...sexy cars

 

Very nice!

 

lovin both cars cant wait to see the finished product

 

Looks good Ryan...

 

New stuff coming soon!!!
Lookin good

 

are those non hid lights?

 

Nice looks great!

 

Joe thanks brotha, its good to be back. Well have to get togeather and take a photoshoot soon.. Ive got some ideas. Your Z is looking dopee as well.

All 06+ models have the same headlights that are HID homie. The sun was still out and the angle of the pic makes the light look yellowish if thats what your thinking.

If your refering to my old black Z, yes those are the non-HID headlights. But it is upgraded with an HID system.

Wordd

 

Always liked your first Z... let's see how the second one plays out. glgl

 

just curious if your going for a porsche look, are you going to be gettin the nismo style body and wing etc?

 

nice. I really liked the look of your Z when I first bought my SB. Just wished I would have gone the HR route like you're doing now.

 

porsche seats... interesting.

welcome back! excited to see this build!

 

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys.

Absolutley, but no nismo kit homie. You will have to wait and see how the porsche look will get incorporated. Were talking interior and exterior...

 

Damn, only had it for a few weeks and car is ALREADY lookin sexy and bad as hell!! Love the wheels man really unique, I'm diggin' the white T/A looks very good. Deff, subscribed for updates and what not. Are you going to be just updating in this thread? or create more threads as your build goes on....

Got any pics of your old Z?

 

the black Z in the photos is his old one

 

Mine Now

 

Your new wheels look good on your PPW Keep it up Ryan!