The color is Silverstone (WV2) from the 350Z (car was originally silver). It was painted by a highly skilled and meticulous painter in an extremely nice downdraft paint booth. The top of the car has also been painted black - along with the pillars between the side windows and quarter windows as well as the T-Top Bar. The employees of Z1 Motorsports said it was one of the nicest paint jobs on a 300zx they had ever seen. Unfortunately, there was a mishap when trailering the car and damage occurred to the nose. Upon sale I can provide the contact information of the painter. Also the driver's side door is slightly out of alignment. New driver's side door hinges will come with the car.

This car was built by my father, a master technician at Nissan for over 18 years. He has also built several other performance 300ZX cars. However, the last motor rebuild was done by Custom Concept Motorsports when i redesigned their website. This car was converted from an Automatic to a 5 Speed. The car was originally a Twin Turbo. As with the paint, Z1 Motorsports commented on how well everything was put together.

After the last round of upgrades were installed and the motor was broken in properly, I took it to Z1 Motorsports where it was tuned and dynoed. There is a low tune and a high tune as detailed below. The tune in the car now is very safe. Z1 had the low tune set at 520hp, but I asked them to dial it back to 500 instead of trying to get the maximum amount of power possible. Therefore, you should be able to have fun driving this car without having to worry about damaging the motor. I also have instructions from Z1 Motorsports about how to set things up for 100 octane fuel. Motor has ~5k miles on it now.

Low Tune: Pump Gas with 10% ethanol at 16psi makes right under 500 (497whp) - Low Tune ECU Chip
High Tune: C16 at 26psi makes just over 650 (652whp) - High Tune ECU Chip

The car is kept in my garage, and while I don't have every receipt, I do have most - espically the more recent ones. The car has not been smoked in, and the interior is in great shape. The seats, steering wheel, shifter, shifter boot, and e-brake boot are all new with red stitching. The radio has been replaced with the Alpine W-927HD unit. This is the new Double DIN unit with bluetooth phone and navigation. There is also a backup camera installed with the radio as well. Also installed is an Apline type-R 10" subwoofer in a z-enclosure box with custom bracket so it does not slide around in the back. Power locks were added and there are two remotes. There are no issues with the transmission or any other part of the drive train and the A/C works great. The car does need a new clutch, and there is a very slight power steering leak.

Performance Upgrades

JE Forged Pistons
Eagle H-Beam Connecting Rods
Bored Block (40 over)
Balanced Crankshaft
New OEM Bearings / Seals
JWT R4 Cams (400+)
BDE Cam Gears
Aluminum Under Drive Pulley
JECS 740cc Injectors
JWT Dual Pop Chargers
Two Mass Airflow Sensors
Selin Dual MAF Translator
Z1 Motorsports Silicone Reducing Elbows
HKS GT2540R Turbos
HKS SSQV Blowoff Valves
Stillen Intercooler Upgrade
Stillen Silicone Boost Hose Upgrade
Stillen Grounding Kit
HKS Twin Power DLI II Ignition Booster
Greddy PRofec B-Spec II Boost Controller
AEM Analog Boost Gauge
AEM Analog Oil Pressure Gauge
AEM Analog Wideband Air/Fuel Gauge
Z1 Motorsports Triple Full A-Pillar Gauge Pod
Z1 Motorsports 2.5" Stainless Steel Divorced Downpipes
Stillen 2.5" Race Pipes
HKS 2.5" Hi-Power Dual Exhaust
Stillen Cross-Drilled Rotor Upgrade
Brembo 4 Piston Caliper Upgrade
KYB Adjustable Gas Shocks
ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate
ACT Spring Centered 6 Pad Full Ceramic Disc
Stillen Battery Tiedown
Stillen Oil Cap
New OEM O2 Sensors
Energy Suspension subframe bushings
Energy Suspension differential bushings
Energy Suspension front sway bar bushings
Energy Suspension rear sway bar bushings

Interior Modifications

Alpine W-927HD head unit
Alpine backup camera
Z Thirty Two Double DIN bezel
Imports Extreme leather seats with red stitching
Dallas Steering wheel with red stitching
Z1 Motorsports Red Stitched Shift Knob
Z1 Motorsports Red Stitched Shift Boot
Z1 Motorsports Red Stitched E-Brake Boot
Uncut Red Lettering Platinum Key
Polk Audio 6"x9" 3-Way Speakers (Front)
Polk Audio 6.5" 2-Way Speakers (Rear)
Alpine Type-R DVC 10" Subwoofer
Rockford Fosgate RFK4 4 Gauge Wiring Kit
Z-Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosure with custom bracket (Removable)
Z1 Motorsports floor mats and cargo mat with red stitching

Exterior Modifications

New Front Windshield and Molding
HID Headlights
Stillen Front Fascia - GTZ-R - Gen 1
Stillen Grille Insert - GTZ-R Gen 1
Stillen Nose Panel - Ducted - Gen 1
Nismo J-Spec Total Clear Corner Lights
Nismo J-Spec JDM Tail Lights (3 Piece Set)
Depot Clear Rear Side Marker Lights
Aluminum Front Splash Guard
New OEM Rear Speaker Grills
New OEM Cowl Grille Kit (3 Piece)
New OEM Molding All Around (Front Window, Doors, T-Tops, Rear Hatch Window 14 Pieces Total)
New OEM Clips - Too Many to List - Every Worn or Broken Clip Replaced - Including Inner Fender Wells and Trim
Tinted Windows
New VIN Sticker in Door Jam (Not Taped When Repainted) and All New Badges and Labels Under the Hood
2007 350z wheels
Hankook Ventus R-S3 tires (~1k miles driven)

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Infiniti moves to trademark Eau Rouge

Sun, 24 Aug 2014

With Formula One taking to Belgium and the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit this weekend - boasting a reputation as one of the most beautiful courses on the calendar - all eyes will likely be on the tricky Eau Rouge corner, which challenges drivers' high-speed car control over a rolling, tree-lined hill. Infiniti played on the turn's iconic legacy for its ruby red Q50 Eau Rouge concept, and now the brand hopes to trademark the famous racing name so it can keep using it for a potential production version.
In January, the company filed for a trademark on Eau Rouge for "Automobiles and their structural parts; Fuel cell automobiles and their structural parts; Concept cars" with the US Patent and Trademark Office. According to Bloomberg, the application is still under consideration and not yet a guarantee. It's possible that the track could attempt to block the automaker from earning rights to the name. Alternatively, a trademark lawyer tells Bloomberg that the two of them could also strike a deal where Infiniti would pay a small amount for each car sold bearing the title, which could give Spa a bit of extra money in the bank.
Regardless of the name, a vehicle like the Eau Rouge is something enthusiasts have been wanting for years. It combines a modified, 560-horsepower version of the engine from the Nissan GT-R into a four-door sedan covered in aggressive, carbon fiber aerodynamic parts.

Nissan's Carlos Ghosn taps the brakes on autonomous car progress

Fri, 18 Jul 2014

"Self-driving cars remain a long way from commercial reality."
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn shocked the automotive industry last year when he announced that his company plans to offer consumers an autonomous car by 2020. The automaker even showed off its self-driving Leaf prototype as proof. He was bolder recently with the pronouncement that select markets could have them in 2018, if laws allowed. The boss' optimism appears to be waning, though, and he's now sounding a lot more conservative about the future. While driverless vehicles are still on the way, Ghosn is hedging his bets with a more gradual implementation of several systems.

Nissan hopes to inject some spice into Rogue with 'Open The Briefcase'

Wed, 08 Jan 2014

Nissan is in the midst of rolling out the redesigned 2014 Rogue and has launched an interesting social media game called Open The Briefcase. The video that launches this game depicts a simple ride-share gone very wrong, with a man getting embroiled in a high-speed chase in a bid to escape with a strange briefcase. Eventually, it all goes haywire, and the man and his driver are captured. The only question seems to be, what's in the briefcase?
The contest, which asks participants to select one of three briefcases by cracking a code, is set to reward three individuals with a new Rogue. New attempts can be made each day, and participants can get additional chances to open a briefcase by sharing the video. The contest kicked off on January 3 and will run until February 14. Hop over to the contest page on Facebook to take part, or just watch the video below and enjoy a bit of entertainment.

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