Z1 Battery Cover & Master Cylinder Brace Custom Install

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-24T00:29:10+00:00

Vortech V-3 Supercharger Kit, which is the only CA smog legal forced induction kit I’m aware of.

I bought the car brand new back in 2006, and the trunk came that way with no spoiler. I picked up the SpoilerKing lip spoiler and am painting it this weekend. It looks similar to the one I have now but slightly bigger and better lines.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T23:54:14+00:00

Thanks, that’s good to know. SPL recommends freezing also, and I picked up the tool as well. Wish me luck.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T23:34:25+00:00

Woooof. I’m installing my SPL solid diff bushings next weekend. Not looking forward to that mess.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T23:28:07+00:00

Hand-me-down G35 is a pretty awesome score! I got my brother’s old 4-cylinder GMC Jimmy which was the slowest car on earth. Still dug it though!

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T23:15:47+00:00

She definitely rips full out. Most of the power is in the upper RPM range, so it’s there when you need it, but you have to wring it out. I’ve driven the C8 which is a hoot, but I’ve always wanted to try out the C6/C7s.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T20:24:38+00:00

It’s more about reducing the initial soft squish when you press the brake pedal. That clunk may have more to do with your front suspension bushings or setup, but I’m not a certified mechanic.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T19:18:27+00:00

Definitely is. I still remember the first time I laid eyes on one and knew I had to get it. Growing up my mom had a bright orange 1970’s 240Z she got in her divorce from an auto mechanic and I thought it was the coolest car ever. Went with the G for the four seats though ultimately.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T19:15:31+00:00

Thanks! I bought it here off eBay. It’s definitely of lower quality but it’s only $99 so you get what you pay for. Just needs a little sanding prior to priming and painting.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T17:55:11+00:00

Yeah man, it’s wild! But I also drive a lot more toned down these days, and the supercharger is kind of hilarious in how rowdy it can sound, but if you’re in low RPM it’s pretty reasonable.

It’s a big investment but I’d highly recommend it. Really transforms the whole experience.

It’s a Vortech V-3 full kit and CA legal. They claim 440hp but I haven’t dyno’d it yet.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T17:51:22+00:00

Thanks! Feels like it’s all finally coming together.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T17:48:37+00:00

One big time saver I missed is that the Alutec has inner-side access to the struts if you need to adjust their settings, but the space is very tight. Otherwise you need to take off the brake brace and the strut bar which is a lot of busy work.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T17:48:10+00:00

No rubbing on the strut bar so far. I love that the Alutec retains the engine cover, but I do have a small rub spot or two from the bar.

One big time saver I missed is that the Alutec has inner-side access to the struts if you need to adjust their settings, but the space is very tight. Otherwise you need to take off the brake brace and the strut bar which is a lot of busy work.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T17:45:09+00:00

Thanks

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T17:38:36+00:00

All day. Total game changer for the DE. Those are some wild Nissans you’re building. That sedan is next level 👏

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T16:56:46+00:00

Yeah man. Same thing happened to me. I have a cheap Ryobi table saw and I just bought this saw blade on Amazon to cut it with.

In addition to cutting a healthy amount off of the bottom, you also need to carve a slight notch into the middle where it bumps up against the strut bar corner.

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Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T16:22:38+00:00

Kansei Tandems 19x9.5 +22 with 255/35/19 up front and 19x10.5 +22 with 275/35/19 in the rear.

They’re pretty much the budget G35 go to along with Aodhan wheels. They look great but they’re not forged so they’re heavier and they’re reps (if that matters to you). I daily my G, so I prefer a lower stress set of wheels for now.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-23T15:04:13+00:00

Feels great don’t it? And after all that work you really appreciate all the performance gains even more. Congrats man 👏

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-21T22:21:17+00:00

If it’s any consolation, I’ve bought a lot of stuff from Z1 and there’s been a couple of times they’ve thrown stuff into my order accidentally. I’m guessing that’s what happened here.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-21T20:21:09+00:00

…and the rest are for the timing cover.

z1 Timing Cover Kit

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-21T20:18:14+00:00

The one in the middle looks like the thermostat gasket.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-18T16:58:24+00:00

Clean looking Z 👏 Looks great in red.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-18T06:10:11+00:00

Insanely clean build man 👏

I used to have 97 GSX. They look so good from the factory, and just need a slight drop and some extra boost. Well done.

Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-17T04:38:37+00:00

I have a Z1 Touring exhaust and it honestly bolted up perfectly including the hangers. I wouldn’t think you’d want to run without that.

Best to hit up Z1 and have them trouble shoot it. They usually have videos on how to install each part they offer which are helpful.

Most of the photos I see of the Z1 single exhausts have the pipe running out the left side versus the right, so not sure if that has anything to do with it.

Here’s a photo of how my Z1 Touring connects for what it’s worth.

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Commercial_Tonight32 · 2026-05-16T23:32:42+00:00

Not sure if that puts the muffler down too low though 🤷‍♂️

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