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H-Dev 350Z build
Started By jez@H-Dev, Jan 12 2012 09:37 PM
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#21
Posted 15 February 2012 - 08:12 PM
It looks like a really good job, and not too intrusive either. It's coming on itsn't it?
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Posted 15 February 2012 - 08:21 PM
paul_k, on 15 February 2012 - 05:04 PM, said:
How much did the cage weigh out of interest?
I thought there was a ruling about the A pillar had to be straight? could be wrong though.
I thought there was a ruling about the A pillar had to be straight? could be wrong though.
I've not weighed it yet - probably about 50kg though.
The cage should meet most regs - it all depends on the series that the car will be used in. Initially it'll just be for fun on trackdays
Just got to decide which engine to use - current favorite is a VR38DETT...
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#23
Posted 15 February 2012 - 08:42 PM
jez@H-Dev, on 15 February 2012 - 08:21 PM, said:
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Just got to decide which engine to use - current favorite is a VR38DETT...
Just got to decide which engine to use - current favorite is a VR38DETT...
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
#24
Posted 15 February 2012 - 09:31 PM
Cage fab work looks spot on mate, very similar to mine in the back end.
As for the A Pillars some regulations require a bracing bar from the top of the bend in the roof down to the cross bar on the door x brace. The cage looks great though mate and would pass 99% of most regulations by the look of it. Is it just Mild CDS not T45 i take it?
Cost?
As for the A Pillars some regulations require a bracing bar from the top of the bend in the roof down to the cross bar on the door x brace. The cage looks great though mate and would pass 99% of most regulations by the look of it. Is it just Mild CDS not T45 i take it?
Cost?
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Posted 04 March 2012 - 11:23 PM
Yeah - it's CDS, not anything that special.
Car is currently at the paintshop having the interior sprayed up. Then we'll get it back together and see how it goes
Car is currently at the paintshop having the interior sprayed up. Then we'll get it back together and see how it goes
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Zedlister
Posted 06 March 2012 - 04:58 PM
Great project Jez, I can't wait to see how it turns out.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 05:16 PM
Cage is painted - just got to get some of the interior fitted
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#28
Posted 06 March 2012 - 06:02 PM
Look fantastic Jez! Keep the pic's coming mate! Cant wait to see this build out on the track!
#29
Posted 06 March 2012 - 09:36 PM
It looks V good!
It would have been cheaper to ask Tim to come over with some rattle cans and some breathing equipment though!
It would have been cheaper to ask Tim to come over with some rattle cans and some breathing equipment though!
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Posted 22 March 2012 - 07:08 PM
The car is pretty much back together now
Me, Kyle and a few friends are off to Bedford Autodrome on Monday for a bit of testing - should be a good laugh.
Me, Kyle and a few friends are off to Bedford Autodrome on Monday for a bit of testing - should be a good laugh.
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#32
Posted 22 March 2012 - 07:30 PM
Looking great Jez 
I want a full report of your weekend fun (car-related)!
I want a full report of your weekend fun (car-related)!
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Zedlister
Posted 22 March 2012 - 09:17 PM
LOL - I'll try and get some vids
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Posted 26 March 2012 - 09:41 PM
Took the car out on its first trackday since the cage and seats have been fitted.
Got up this morning at 6am (still the middle of the night as far as I'm concerned) and headed over to Bedford Autodrome. I was regretting removing the heater most of the way there - bloody cold.
It was a fantastic day, weather couldn't have been better - about 20 deg C and clear blue skies all day
Had few sessions up against supposedly superior cars, but the 350 held its own - the seats, cage and weight loss have helped the handling no end.
Also, tried out a set of EBC Bluestuff pads - they worked very well indeed. Much more feel than the Yellows they replaced. I think these are my favorite budget pads now, with PF 01 compound being the best (and most expensive) I've used.
I didn't get much media during the day as I've not sorted a camera mount yet.
I think my next set of mods will be accusump (from my old track car), Nismo diff (should be with me this week) and some slicks to put on my other set of wheels. That should help the lap times a bit
Got up this morning at 6am (still the middle of the night as far as I'm concerned) and headed over to Bedford Autodrome. I was regretting removing the heater most of the way there - bloody cold.
It was a fantastic day, weather couldn't have been better - about 20 deg C and clear blue skies all day
Had few sessions up against supposedly superior cars, but the 350 held its own - the seats, cage and weight loss have helped the handling no end.
Also, tried out a set of EBC Bluestuff pads - they worked very well indeed. Much more feel than the Yellows they replaced. I think these are my favorite budget pads now, with PF 01 compound being the best (and most expensive) I've used.
I didn't get much media during the day as I've not sorted a camera mount yet.
I think my next set of mods will be accusump (from my old track car), Nismo diff (should be with me this week) and some slicks to put on my other set of wheels. That should help the lap times a bit
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#35
Posted 27 March 2012 - 04:28 AM
I'm glad it went well mate
I bet you wish you hadn't removed the AC after a few laps too!
I bet you wish you hadn't removed the AC after a few laps too!
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Posted 27 March 2012 - 09:04 PM
You're not wrong - it was very hot indeed!
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#37
Posted 16 May 2012 - 07:21 PM
Any more progress Jez?
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Posted 16 May 2012 - 08:15 PM
Yes, a little.
I bought and have fitted a Nismo 1.5 way diff. I had a problem on track where the car would spin the inside wheel coming out of tight corners.
We took the car round Combe during Japfest for a couple of sessions and its made a huge difference. Seems to handle a little better too. I'm in busters video at about 6m35s:
I'm also testing some prototype high flow cats - they seem to have put up with the track abuse with no problems. They'll be available in a few months time.
I've also ordered some engine rebuild parts: forged pistons, steel conrods, valve springs, bearings, arp stud kits and darton liners. I think you can see where this is heading
I bought and have fitted a Nismo 1.5 way diff. I had a problem on track where the car would spin the inside wheel coming out of tight corners.
We took the car round Combe during Japfest for a couple of sessions and its made a huge difference. Seems to handle a little better too. I'm in busters video at about 6m35s:
I'm also testing some prototype high flow cats - they seem to have put up with the track abuse with no problems. They'll be available in a few months time.
I've also ordered some engine rebuild parts: forged pistons, steel conrods, valve springs, bearings, arp stud kits and darton liners. I think you can see where this is heading
www.h-dev.co.uk
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Zedlet
Posted 16 May 2012 - 08:31 PM
i for one was very impressed with Jez s zed at coombe.
#40
Posted 16 May 2012 - 08:32 PM
Twin turbo`s hopefully!
Meets 2012
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Mod Day / Brooklands Meet 2nd June
