Caidrac

Hello, I'm the newest new guy with a Z, here to share info about this car. Feel free to ask me anything about auto body stuff, because that's what I do for a living...

This is my sports car history:

My third Toyota MR2, and the truck I still own:



The 350Z I just bought, a 2005 Touring:



Now I am immediately going to the tech section to harass you with a question!

stogey420time

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Welcome,

You're doing what most noobs don't do, search!
If you read the tech section/forum long enough, you'll find the answers to all your questions plus a whole lot more... no need to harass with questions. Enjoy your stay, love the mr2 btw.

kblang

Love that color and enjoy the new ride.

drvqz33

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Welcome and congrats

MB33

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Welcome! Z looks clean.

samsniss350z

Welcome to my350z.com. The Zed that you've bought is in my opinion the best color and from the photo it looks quite tidy.

Caidrac

Nah, I did search first before I signed up, but didn't find an answer... There seems to be much more activity in the tech section here than another board I joined, so I signed up. Figured I should introduce myself before I posted a question though... Thanks for the comment on the MR2. I miss that car.

Caidrac

Everyone seems to love this color. I was hoping for black, as you might tell from the other photo, but I've come around to the blue...

BornSlippyZ

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Welcome!

Likey that Mr2! What modifications did you have on it?

Dan Garcia

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welcome to the forum.

Caidrac

I likey your username! It made me go find the song on Youtube.

Let's see... A little cut and paste:

1991 NA to Turbo swap

Body:
‘93+ front lip
MR2 Spyder front badge
Solid side mouldings & Sidemarker relocation
‘98+ Japan Spec 15” wheels
Clear front corner lenses
‘94+ taillights
Custom paint
Turbo spec fog lights

Suspension & Brakes:
Cusco Oval front strut tower brace
TRD rear strut tower brace
TRD front swaybar
Suspension Techniques rear swaybar
Tokico Illumina 5-way adjustable struts
Eibach Pro Kit springs
’91 Turbo spec front brakes
Porterfield R4S brake pads
EBC slotted/dimpled rotors

Drivetrain:
Gen II 3SGTE
RMS intake
Custom exhaust with Magnaflow muffler
Hallman RX Evolution boost controller
SPEC Stage 2 clutch
Turbo spec shift cables
SPAL intercooler push/pull fans
Chromed, polished, & powdercoated pipes & such
Silicone hose kit

Interior:
Classic Soft Trim tan leather seats & door inserts
Ichibahn Mesh pedals
Stainless Steel Japan spec door sills
’93 shift lever
Twos R Us “Naked” billet aluminum sphere shift ****
NR white face gauges

Caidrac

Man, I really wanted one in the black pearl...

Dan Garcia

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there's not too many of them around, somebody had a chart with the numbers and colors produced and I don't think the black pearl was even listed.

BornSlippyZ

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Nice mod list! Those engines handle boost pretty good! Did you put the stock CT26 turbo on your engine or go for something bigger?
Again, welcome!

Caidrac

Stock CT26. Honestly, the more popular turbo mod is the smaller CT20B turbo for faster spooling, but I was satisfied with the power that thing put out with the boost at 14 psi! It's been 5 years since I drove it, but I'm not sure I think this 350Z feels faster in acceleration. On paper it should, but I don't feel it in the butt dyno... Alright with me though, I'm older and have no intention of racing it. It feels like lightning compared to the V6 4x4 I've been driving for 5 years...

Caidrac

I'm an auto body painter by trade, and I painted one in that color last fall, and thought "this is the color I want", but it was the girl model with the rag top and auto transmission... Second choice was the yellow pearl!

BoomerZ33

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more pics of the MR2

Caidrac

Alright: