| APS Twin Turbo 350Z |
| David is quick to point out that he didn't build the car for Straight line activities. The twisty stuff is what the 350Zchassis is renowned for. The big Nissan is home to many upgraded Nismo parts including the suspension. Nismo S-Tune coil-overs Lower the body a sensible 20 mm and render a classic stance Without compromising ride quality. S-Tune front and rear sway Bars are also fitted, while David sourced a sweet enhancement From the USA in the form of a set of Rays Engineering Nismo LM-GT4 lightweight wheels. Measuring 18x8.5-inches up front and a wide 9.5-inches down back, 245 front and beefy 275 rear tyres do a great job of transmitting the Zed's broad torque band to the tarmac. The GT4's are also the lightest forged aluminium wheels Rays Engineering makes in an 18-inch, while the body kit is mostly Nismo (the Aero-spec kit). David wasn't keen on the rear bar, so he's added a modern touch in the form of the C-West carbon fibre guard pods. "Most of the Nismo parts are available through Nissan, but I purchased mine over seas as it's much cheaper. It really pays to shop around," David adds. As David's 350 is the Track Spec version he was lucky Enough to receive the Brembo brake upgrade as standard equipment. Combined with some Endless pads, David adds that braking cohesion is more than adequate, even with the vast power Increase.
Peering into the cockpit conjures up images of how Comfortable this car would be to drive hard. David had Ideal Seat Company bolt in the Recaro SRIII bucket seats. They look So factory that you just assume the yare. Also snugly fitted is An array of products from Defi. The Defi instruments are among Some of the funkiest-looking in-car accessories on the Market today and David's got a Defi Link controller II, Link BF boost, fuel pressure, oil temp and sensors, water temp, oil pressure and of course the Defi Link display. So what's next on the agenda for the Nissan, David? "Now that the new clutch is in, I'm looking forward to some more track time. It's really at home on a quick circuit like Sandown. This car has far exceeded my expectations as far as enjoyment and excitement. The two-year journey has been just great and I hope it will continue into the future. If I ever get bored with it, Maybe I'll look at some forged internals and up the boost, but I think that time is a long way off yet." |