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Datsun Roadster Hardtop Project Finished!

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects
by Alvin G @ 6:17 pm on February 12, 2012

I have always wanted a body-color hardtop for the roadster and I found one through a fellow Datsun owner about three years ago. The hardtop needed some love as the weatherstripping was deteriorated and the underside cracked. I was determined to tackle the project myself and after struggling with re-installing the windows and trying to paint/prep myself I gave it to Rob at ZCarGarage.

William at William’s Auto Body reinforced the fiberglass and applied slick black paint to match the body. The interior got a new 2-tone headliner and weatherstripping. Thanks ZCG!






370z Bolt-On Power

Filed under: 370z,Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 12:38 pm on

Chris P. came to ZCarGarage to see how his bolt-on mods netted any performance gains. He installed Stillen Gen 3 intakes and Berk Hi-flow cats himself and Rob UPREV tuned the Z34 for an improvement of +11hp/9tq at the wheels:

Later this week we will have updates on several Z34 and G37 projects from simple bolt-ons to full forced-induction setups…stay tuned!







This Z32TT has been with ZCarGarage for several years and in its current form showcases what the right formula of parts and tuning can achieve. Rob and Seb recently dyno’d the Z with impressive results: 644hp/571tq at the wheels on 100 octane!

Rob was kind enough to take me for a spin today and I was blown away by the raw power of this car. Acceleration was violent, and when the tires had enough heat in them to hook up…I was getting dizzy with each roll-on. Here’s a short video clip, more to come!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0UT3lwlZw4

LONG LIVE THE Z32 TWIN TURBO!

Special thanks to Seb of SpecialtyZ for tuning this beast!





One Fast Truck…Joe’s Titan

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,Performance
by Alvin G @ 11:51 pm on February 10, 2012


Joe E’s Red Alert Titan truck got some extensive power modifications last year and he has been enjoying the ride as evidenced by a 0-60 run of 5.6 secs(Gtech)!





SPEC “Z” Series Coming To A Track Near You!

Filed under: Racing
by Alvin G @ 12:38 am on February 7, 2012


Just when you thought Nissan stopped caring about Motorsport.. the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and Nissan are teaming up to create a new Spec “Z” Series similar to the incredibly successful “Spec-Miata” Series. Spec Z will be specifically for the ’03 to’08 Z33 models with plenty of incentives for all of you hardcore track junkies.
Nissan, BFGoodrich and NASA are all providing cash support/prize money for podium finishers in SPEC Z at the 2012 NASA Championships! We hear that our very own Scott S. will be running his new race car(above, at T-Hill) in the series, stay tuned for the action!

Below is the Nissan Press Release, click on the “more” to get the full story on SPEC Z and prize money/entrant details:
NISSAN PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL AUTO SPORT ASSOCIATION TO CREATE NEW SPEC Z SERIES

Popular 350Z will be the basis of cost-effective racing program

Nissan North America and The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) are pleased to announce the creation of an all-new Spec Z series that will feature the Nissan 350Z®. The NASA Spec Z class will include all trim levels of the 2003-2008 year model Nissan 350Z in a single classification focused on close competition, parity and cost containment that will showcase driving ability and car setup skills.

NASA Spec Z will offer a comprehensive contingency prize program that will reward both Regional and National Championship competitors. Nissan Motorsports will provide significant support for the series, and their contingency prize program provides cash rewards up to $850 for the top three finishers at each regional competition weekend. Additionally, Nissan Motorsports will provide $6,500 in cash…
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