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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
    SENZA PARI

    SENZA PARI by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr
    Flickr Album:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/74953263@N07/

  • #2
    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.
    SENZA PARI

    SENZA PARI by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr
    Flickr Album:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/74953263@N07/

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    • #3
      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, 11:17 PM.
      SENZA PARI

      SENZA PARI by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr
      Flickr Album:
      http://www.flickr.com/photos/74953263@N07/

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      • #4
        Holy Shit.
        Hatchbacks, wagons... It's NOT all the same. You want in? Don't get a mazda 3, get a mazda 6 wagon. Don't get a wrx get a legacy wagon. and theres a reason the A3 isn't called the A3 avant... Scion does not make a wagon it makes a weird van, but no wagons

        Sincerely,
        The Wagon Mafia:Inner Circle
        P.S. Is your tail a wagon?

        Show cars are lame.

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        • #5
          im loving all i see so far


          Instagram: dankasrz_s666

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          • #6
            Must have more!

            Ginge

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            • #7
              not really a fan of the rims but the idea of a 1u powered z gets me very excited
              im josh. i have a supra

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              • #8
                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!

                flickr

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Rebounder View Post
                  Holy Shit.
                  Yeah, that's just about all I could think of.

                  Strictly Pleasure
                  Allen
                  82 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 5 Spd
                  92 Mercedes 300CE Sportline 5 Spd

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                  • #10
                    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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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Krolik View Post
                      Yeah, that's just about all I could think of.
                      yup.

                      should run a hoosier 08410. ;]

                      "Everything has potential."

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                      • #12
                        i hope youre putting down serious power with that kind of wheel setup

                        very nice

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                        • #13
                          subbed
                          Floccinaucinihilipilification

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                          • #14
                            HOLY FUCK

                            THIS IS AWESOME

                            Dem wheels...

                            sigpic

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                            • #15
                              This. Is. Fucking. Amazing.

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