nissan 350Z, super slow progress but hey why not? Options

[spolski07]

So ive had my car for a while, and anyone close will know all the things ive been through. I love this car and its been an amazing ride so far!
2004 Nissan 350z "enthusiast" with 104k on the clock when i purchased it.

Here is a pic from when i first got the car. *note* car hasn't changed exterior wise.




A few months after owning the car i got a Double Din installed into the dash to replace the broken OEM radio!


Within the last few months this car has put me through hell.


First i got into a slow fenderbender requiring me to get a new hood and bumper and repainted the fenders.



Not two weeks later a rod bearing connector broke and after 120k on the clock the VQ was toast.



BUT things are ok because i purchased the extended warranty from the dealer i purchased the car from and all i have to pay is a 100 dollar deductible. plus the price of a new flywheel (needed that anyways so i went with a 14lbs flywheel from JWT compared to the 27lbc the stock one weighed.


Just a waiting game till i get the Z back now

Future plans are to buy lightweight pulleys and a set of stock cats to gut and place on the car. Also a set of RPF1's to stay light

[NgoFcukinWay]

let me know how that flywheel works out for you in comparison to the stock one.

[spolski07]

let me know how that flywheel works out for you in comparison to the stock one.

will do. BTW my buddy just bought a 06 G35 sport/navi.
compared to the Z, i can feel the weight difference. I bet the flywheel would make a huge difference for you!

[NgoFcukinWay]

lol. it definitely would. these cars are pigs. How's he liking the car? What was the total price out the door?

I think your rod bearing issue tops out the luck I had with my G since I've had it. lol

[spolski07]

it had like 60k on the clock. after his downpayment and the warranty i think it was like 18980 financed i believe.

[manphibian]

Wow, good call on the warranty :-O

[dustin15brown]

new hood and front bumper.... and you stayed stock? killin me kid

[spolski07]

new hood and front bumper.... and you stayed stock? killin me kid

yeah its stock, thats what happens when your insurance pays for the repairs..

[HectortheRican]

I hope those RPF1's are because I suggested them!

Btw, saw another 350 the other day, pretty stock, with the 19" RAYS wheels the G35 gets. Oh my Zeus, that was cleaner than a surgeon's room.

[spolski07]

partly because u said, but then i saw a bunch of pics of them on a Z, plus they are so damn light!

[spolski07]

going on 52 days that ive been without my Z, or any car for that matter. hopefully will be back to me in the next few days

[Valo666]

52 days!? Holy crap Scott. Whats taking so long??

[Random_Stranger]

Man that sucks being without

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Aug 16, 2011 - 9:59 PM

[spolski07]

52 days!? Holy crap Scott. Whats taking so long??

because i am going through a warranty company and they are taking forever to approve the repairs and other related slowdowns.

Man that sucks being without

you have no idea

[manphibian]

If this goes on any longer imma take a road trip over so you can drive mine

[spolski07]

If this goes on any longer imma take a road trip over so you can drive mine

lol

Update: got the car back today, and MY GOD did the flywheel wake up the car!
Alex and Luke: JWT flywheel is worth every penny.



I'm glad to have her back!

This post has been edited by spolski07: Aug 17, 2011 - 8:21 PM

[spolski07]

500 miles or so on this new motor and flywheel/clutch. boy does that flywheel make a difference! it wakes the car up and gain a lot on the topend! to any VQ35DE owners, the JWT flywheel is a MUST!