I was sitting around today looking through some old pictures
and couldn't believe how different my Z looks today than it did
3 years ago when I bought it, or even the fact that I have had
it almost 3 years already. It sure has changed a lot. Well
anyways heres some pictures and info.2000
I bought my car in early December 2000 and took it home. It
didn't really have anything done to it with the exception of a
hacked up stereo, and a couple assorted stickers. On the bright
side though I got a bunch of receipts of past service. 2001
These are the first pictures I have of my car
-The day 1 pictures were lost to an evil exgirlfriend so late May 01 is the earliest I have. Me standing by my car with the SSR's and HKS Hiper.
 The stock fascia, chipped and sagging...and that ugly Stillen sticker on the headlight.
 Tail lights before they were cleared....the white looks much better
without the stock wing IMO. Looking back it was too much before.
 See what I mean?
 The blah stock interior....had a shift knob and pedals. That steering
wheel cover is long gone btw.
 Later that year I added the Wings West body kit, did some dress up, went to stage III, and performed
some reliability mods. 2002
I got kinda crazy with the show mods following my first BIG show.
The Autorama in January of 02 taught me a fair amount and here's
a brief run down of what the car saw. Cleared the tail lights and added clear corners...
 Added Sparco Torino's and later did a custom red interior...
 Redid the stereo and ditched the ugly double din unit that was
in the car when I bought it and added a Panasonic DVD/Navi Unit.
 Added J-spec emblem, treated the car to its first clay bar and
she started looking good...
 Upgraded the gauges as I realized the stock ones were inaccurate
and not worth counting on.
 Also, in 2002 I began to race my car. Did several autocross events
and my first road course event. I began to do a lot of Z type
things and attended ZCON in San Antonio. Went to Stage IV
and continued to improve the car.
2003
Did my 2nd Autorama in January, won some decent awards
and learned a lot about shows. I was ready for a big year.
Well this year I didn't drive it much, put a couple hundred miles on
it, took it to a show and won then began to have some issues
and retired it for the year and what was a simple build plan has now
turned into a major high power all around build.
Looking pretty at the Autorama in January....
 Engine Bay this spring....
 
Additional interior improvements....
 Loading up to head to Slick Motorsports for the build....
 A couple pictures of the parts going on the car....
 
Anyways, the car will be done in time for Autorama 2004 in late
January. Here is a list of what is coming.....
-Staged stuff....stages suck...lets just call it Stage Fast
Stage I - Stillen Hi-Flow Intake
Stage II - ZFJ Custom ECU
Stage III - Split DP's and Test Pipes
Stage IV - HKS Hiper Exhaust
Stage V - Apex-i AVC-R Boost Controller
Stage VI - Apex-i S-AFC
Stage VII - PrimeSpeed FMIC
Stage VIII - Custom Dual Intake System
Stage IX - Koyo Radiator
Stage X - RC Engineering 720cc Injectors
Stage XI - HKS GT2530BB Turbos
Stage XII - Forged Internals
Stage XIII - Nitrous Spray for intercooler
+ Turbo XS RFL BOV's
+ OS Giken Twin Disk Clutch
+ Powertrain 1pc Aluminum Driveshaft
+ DSP Racing Turbo Manifolds
And much much more to come before completion.
-Brakes and Suspension
Tein Coilovers
Brembo Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Axxis Brake Pads
Top Speed Adj. Tension Rods
Top Speed Front and Rear Strut Bars
Suspension Techniques Sway Bars
Dupree Aluminum Subframe Spacers
Noltec Adj. A-arms
Top Speed Adj. Rear Arms -Under the Hood
Nismo Oil Filler Cap
Nismo Radiator Cap
HKS Hardpipes
Hose Techniques Red Silicone Vacuum Lines
Optima Red Top Battery
Powdercoated Engine Components
Polished Engine Components
Chromed Engine Components
Noltec Urethane Motor Mounts
300 Degree EGR Elimination Kit
300 Degree Brake Master Cylinder Brace
NGK "Colder" Platinum Spark Plugs
Turbohose Connectors and Hoses
Stillen Aluminum Lower Radiator Hose
Billion Racing Thermostat
Koyo Radiator -Wheels
SSR GPO Evolution Rims
---17x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear---
Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 712 tires -Exterior
Wings West W-type body kit
Stillen rear wing
J-Spec Clear Corners
Custom Clear taillights
J-Spec Red Z hood emblem
J-Spec Fairlady Z rear emblem
Custom Clear Rear Sidemarkers
Custom Foglight Ducts -Interior
Sparco Torino Racing Seats
Sabelt 4 Point Harnesses
Sparco Harness Pads
Wedge Engineering Seat Brackets
Custom Red Leather Interior Trim
Davis Custom Short Shifter
Autometer Sport Comp Silver Monster Tach
Autometer Phantom Boost Gauge
Autometer Phantom Water Temp Gauge
Autometer Phantom Air/Fuel Gauge
Lotek full A-pillar Triple Pod
Aluminum Dash Kit
Aluminum Gauge Cluster Surround
Custom Aluminum Racing Pedals 4pc.
Sparco Techno Shift Knob
J-Spec Shift & E-Brake Boots
Chrome Fire Extingushier -Stereo & Entertainment
Panasonic 701U CD Headunit
Panasonic 9000U DVD/Navigation system
Panasonic 900MHz processor
Two 350w Alpine amps
12" Alpine Subwoofer tube
Alpine 6.5" x 4
Alpine 1" tweeters x 2
Sony Playstation Those that have seen it know that it has come a long way. It is my baby and will be versitle after the build as
I will still occassionally auto-x and race the car and will show
it now and then. Some will hate it, some will love it. Take it for what you will. I love
it and am thrilled with it. Anyone considering buying a Z....do it!
They are not cheap cars but the amount of fun and joy the car
brings is price less. Anyways...hope you enjoyed my post on a slow night on the forum.
Enjoy the ride.
Z ya,
Jerry 90 300ZX-TT *In the middle of a build*
98 Sentra SE (the daily)
94 del Sol (Built, Turbo'd, full of suprises)
Check out My site....North Shore Racing
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