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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 06:09 PM
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Hey everyone!

So I have posted several times now and given some of the vendors some business. I wanted to officially intro myself and my plans.

Recently went on a golf trip, browsing Craigslist I end up renting a U-haul car hauler, travel an extra hour to Indiana and picked it up.

What it had:

The 18" wheels and 80% tires up front
Brembo brakes
Strut bars
Eibach upper cambers (front)
Eibach pro spring kit
Exedy Clutch Kit
Full bolt in roll cage
Racing seat w/harness
Stock exhaust with resonator
New HANS unit
New Bell helmet
Extra Nismo catback exhaust
Dyno Sheets & Receipt log
Nissan fluids
It does have a banged up right fender and quarter but $3100 in and I'm very happy!!

So anyhow
I just ordered
Energy full bushing set
Motordyne Plenum Spacer
275/40/18 potenza re-71r tires
18x10 xxr chromium black wheels for rear
Berk High Flow Cats

Getting it setup for HPDE and STU SCCA class

I live about 3 miles from NCM (corvette museum track) and love it so plan to lap around it some times.









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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 06:35 PM
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Congrats on your newest purchase. With all the track safety equipment, you may want to add a fresh set of racing belts. I'd suggest a five-or-six point camlock harness if you plan to use the racing seat properly.
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Originally Posted by dkmura
Congrats on your newest purchase. With all the track safety equipment, you may want to add a fresh set of racing belts. I'd suggest a five-or-six point camlock harness if you plan to use the racing seat properly.
I knew I was forgetting some stuff!

Already came with the car 👍🏻
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jcj02
I knew I was forgetting some stuff!

Already came with the car 👍🏻
Check the build dates on those belts (there should be SFI or FIA labels on them). If they're older than SIX years, it's time to replace them. They can also be rewebbed with new belt material depending on where they come from. Competition seat belt material degrades with exposure to sunlight, water and time, so if you intend to really USE them, it's best to follow these recommendations.
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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 09:33 AM
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Congrats on the purchase of your Z
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 04:34 PM
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Got front bushing installed
Plenum spacer delivered thanks to b2autodesigns
High flow cats delivered
XXR 555 wheels for rear only sitting on potenza re-71r's




Billsteins





Billsteins still great shaped <br/>Aftermarket uppers apparently!
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 04:40 PM
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my money is spc uppers

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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
my money is spc uppers

What you mean?
I'm not sure what uppers these are. Actually plan to try and find a stamp on them next time I see car in person. First time on lift and actually checked out. Just referred to the struts as billstein
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they are spc front upper control arms....i had them, tried to find a pic... but being lazy
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Originally Posted by travlee
they are spc front upper control arms....i had them, tried to find a pic... but being lazy

Lol gotcha
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Just bought another Z today for spare parts. Picking up Friday. My car is finished. I'll get some more photos and info up ASAP










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