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10-04-2011, 09:47 PM
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Senza pari 280z build
So it begins....
I purchased the car from a gentleman near Milwaukee in July, and immediately made a few subtle changes. I've never been a fan of the stock bumpers, and I sure as h*ll wasn't going to be seen with the Iroc-Z rear sun shade still in place. And of course it was riding a bit too high for anyones tastes.
A photo from the drive home.
IMAG0881 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
First thing first... black wheels. As new wheels were on the way, I wasn't going to put a great deal of effort into this.
IMAG0895 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
Bumpers removed, wheels spray bombed black, and rear light panel repainted as well. On the right track.
IMAG0906 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
Again, as the whole suspension will soon change, a temporary fix was a set of universal springs to replace the front and rears. 11" free height, and trimmed as necessary.
IMAG0975 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
At its current state.
IMAG0931 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
264268_744225765292_185107205_37729678_8153442_n by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
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10-04-2011, 10:14 PM
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drop jaws
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So far, typical ghetto mods... enough to drive around and not feel like an old man ( no offense to any elders who may read this). However the plans for the car are quite extensive. Below is a quick sketch that sums it better than words can.
268724_738869338099_33803497_36663882_1636881_n by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
In the long run, the floor and rails will be completely removed. A tube frame and roll cage will hold everything where it needs to be. The factory suspension and strut towers will be replaced by a double A-arm setup front and rear, suspended from the new frame. How far down the line will this be? We'll see...
The body will be widened about 9" each side in the rear, and just under 7" in the front to fit the new wheels. Work Meister S1-3P's in 18x13 up front, 18x15 in the rear.
A few of the rears... the front should be here December I'm told.
IMAG0965 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
IMAG0966 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
IMAG0970 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
IMAG0969 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
IMAG0971 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
A shot with a front tire... 335/30/18
303022_761892439619_33803497_36983986_573784093_n by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
These will be painted in a satin black, and the assembly bolts will be left unpainted. I may replace them with the gold option, we'll see.
Now its just a waiting game for the fronts... In the mean time lets pretend!
280Z wheel show 009 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
280Z wheel show 013 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
280Z wheel show 014 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
280Z wheel show 003 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
The wheels will actually sit out a pinch further than shown in the last photo.
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10-04-2011, 10:38 PM
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drop jaws
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While waiting for the front wheels to arrive, I have some time to kill. Onto the motor.
I have a 1UZ I'm currently puting together for the end result, but that comes after the tube frame, so... low priority for now.
I'll have some fun with the stock L28 while she's in the car. A new intake manifold and a 6 into 1 header. Most likely side exhaust.
Here are a few photos of a "practice" runner used to adjust the parameters for welding the header. These will made from 1.5" sch5 pipe (1.90 OD, 0.065" wall) and fused without filler rod. There will be no bent piping or elbows used, every runner wil be done using laser-cut pie cuts. Sure, it'll take 10X the time... but it'll be worth it. Performance wise? No. Visual appeal? Absolutely.
IMAG1017 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
IMAG1022 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
IMAG1031 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
IMAG1026 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
The end result looks something like this...
IMAG1327 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
IMAG1642 by SENZA PARI, on Flickr
Last edited by SENZA PARI; 10-04-2011 at 11:17 PM.
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10-04-2011, 11:12 PM
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Holy Shit.
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Show cars are lame.
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10-04-2011, 11:40 PM
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im loving all i see so far
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10-04-2011, 11:47 PM
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Must have more!
Ginge
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10-04-2011, 11:53 PM
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not really a fan of the rims but the idea of a 1u powered z gets me very excited
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10-05-2011, 01:14 AM
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mother of god... can't imagine how you'll fit those wheels... 
however i think that the 18's are just too big, but def want to see the final result.
keep it up!
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10-05-2011, 01:17 AM
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Yeah, that's just about all I could think of.
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10-05-2011, 01:26 AM
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Wow, your welding is incredible. Simply amazing.
I love the colour of your car too! Can't wait to see where this goes
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10-05-2011, 01:49 AM
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Quote:
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Yeah, that's just about all I could think of.
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yup.
should run a hoosier 08410. ;]
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10-05-2011, 01:58 AM
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i hope youre putting down serious power with that kind of wheel setup
very nice
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10-05-2011, 02:38 AM
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Creativity breaks rules
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10-05-2011, 03:04 AM
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HOLY FUCK
THIS IS AWESOME
Dem wheels...
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10-05-2011, 03:29 AM
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This. Is. Fucking. Amazing.
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10-05-2011, 03:42 AM
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In for epicness!
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10-05-2011, 08:35 AM
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Older means better..
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amazing, this car kicks ass!
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10-05-2011, 08:43 AM
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Those welds... :O
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10-05-2011, 09:10 AM
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This is pure craziness.. I'm in
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10-05-2011, 09:19 AM
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so epic... this is amazing. your welding is sick man, Imma have to follow this thread
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10-05-2011, 10:27 AM
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Whoa you sir are a master. Beautiful exhaust system. Are you fabricator by trade?
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10-05-2011, 10:38 AM
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PM for fender rolls!
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ahmmm....
I can haz pipes too?
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10-05-2011, 10:40 AM
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i have never seen welds this perfect. they look like they were done by a machine. I have been looking to do custom intake piping that is pie cut like what you show. I just cant weld that perfectly. haha
i am in to see what the body of this car looks like when widened that much. really skeptical at this point, but looking forward to seeing it come together.
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10-05-2011, 10:44 AM
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 oh my...
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10-05-2011, 10:50 AM
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I <3 volvo
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jeez those welds are perfect. if i need a setup i know who to go to!
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