Amy's Project Vade'

[Spirit]

Hey all

Those who don’t know me, firstly why Project Vade’?
Because Vader is my 14a’s name

Secondly, given an upcoming trip to the Nurburgring, combined with various bits I’ve already got to fit and need to get , I’ve got a fair few bits to do to Vade’, so I thought I’d make myself a little Project Thread to record my progress. (also if it’s written down publicly, it just keeps that little bit of pressure on to get it done!)

This isn’t one of the usual completely mental, mega, insane engine swap projects, out to seriously impress. Merely one where I’d like to get my car to a safe, sturdy track spec, that can be used on the roads legally, without being too stupid that it’s tricky/irritating to drive him (my car is male) on the roads
Thus I am aiming for (what I consider to be) a comfortable 400bhp (currently around 320 bhp mark iirc). (until such time that I get bored and want more ofcourse!!!) LOL

I’ve owned Vade’ for about 2 years now, (he’s my second 14a) and as you can see below, have already done a few bits & various to him as listed (list updated as this project has progressed ):

Engine & Transmission
DB-Power Top Mount Turbo kit
DB-Power 3" Turbo Elbow
DB-Power 3" Downpipe
DB-Power 3" Decat Pipe
SRB Carbon Cooling Plate
DB-Power Battery relocation kit
DB-Power Short Shifter
DB-Power FMIC
Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
DB-Power 52mm Rad
Apexi N1 Dual Exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Stage 3A ECU Chip
ACT Clutch
ACT Flywheel
Z32 AFM
Nismo 555 Injectors
Garrett GT2871R with -0.86 Exhaust Housing and 0.64 Compressor Housing, turbo
Larger, baffled sump
NGK 5430 BCR8ES Spark Plugs

Chassis
Godspeed Front & Rear ARBs
DB-Power Polybushed ARB Droplinks
DB-Power Front Strut Brace
DB-Power Front, Lower Strut Brace
Godspeed Type RS Front Coilovers
Godspeed Type RS Rear Coilovers
Driftworks Rear Camber Arms
DB-Power 360mm Front Discs 6 Piston Big Brake Kit; EBC Yellowstuff pads
DB-Power 320mm Rear Disc, 4 Piston Big Brake Kit; Wilwood Pads
HEL Stainless Steel Braided Hoses
18" Workmeister SP1 rims
225x40x18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Front Tyres
265x40x18 Eagle F1 Front Tyres
Apex 4-point Rear Roll Cage
A-Pillar Gauge Mount

External
Uras Type S Bodykit
Kouki Rear Spoiler
Seibon DV-Style Carbon bonnet with Ally bonnet pins
HID Front Lights
Rear Wheel Arch Lip-Rolled by Archenemy
Full Alignment & Camber done by Wheels In Motion/Blackboots
Rear Wheel Arch Flare by Garage-D

Vade shortly after I bought him:



Vade' mid-project @ Weekender '09


Vade' back in April before the Alignment & Arch Flare were done v recently

He is my pride and brings me much enjoyment in life – hope you like him too!

What I would like to do/have left to do BEFORE 3rd May 2010 (my Nurburg trip)since I started this project - I FAILED waaaa ) Target now Weekender 2010 is the following:

Get manual Boost gauge & fit (temporary fix whilst sort wiring on pro-sport gauge)
Plumb-in Pro-sport Boost gauge (got)
Re-wire APV earth

What I would like to do/have left to do as part of the ongoing project is *currently* the following:

Buy & Fit uprated Valve Springs
Buy & fit uprated CAMS
Buy & fit oil pressure gauge
Buy & fit Digi Boost controller of some sort
Surrey Rolling Road
Change Bonnet Catches
?New Stereo, i-pod compatible
Replace front - rear brake pipe (corroded)
Replace Fuel pipes (corroded)
re-secure Zorst hanger in front of CAT
Check zorst joints (? minor leakage)
Hot wax underbody to prevent rust
Buy & Fit Braided Clutch line
Buy & fit Front Roll Cage
Buy & fit Drivers (?RX-7) Racing Seat
Buy & fit Racing Harness
Fit new bootlid (got)
Swap Cam cover for polished Chrome one - mini side-project sourcing this!
Full respray
Re-gloss Carbon bonnet

Wish me luck!

[Aj82]

Nice looking 14a, i like that. Would like more pics of the upgrades/mods you have aswell.


Cheers Aj

[Spirit]

I started on one of the smaller jobs yesterday, in prep for fitting the rear roll cage, so have stripped out the rear seats & ‘belts.

I started with my trusty tools:


This is how Vade’ was:


Fin!


Also, does anyone who’s done this, have any magic tips as to what to fill the holes in the chassis, where the seatbelts were bolted in, that you can now see the floor through please? (don’t wanna shove silicon or similar down, as may put seats back in)…
I was thinking blue-tack!

[immy21]

Also, does anyone who’s done this, have any magic tips as to what to fill the holes in the chassis, where the seatbelts were bolted in, that you can now see the floor through please? (don’t wanna shove silicon or similar down, as may put seats back in)…
I was thinking blue-tack!

Iv not done it but anything stopping you putting the original bolts back in? At least that way you wont loose them, But after looking at your toolkit doesnt look like you have that problem!

[Spirit]

Iv not done it but anything stopping you putting the original bolts back in? At least that way you wont loose them, But after looking at your toolkit it doesnt look like you have that problem!

The original ones are attached to the base of the seatbelts, as they secure them to the chassis. Otherwise, yeah, that's what I'd have done
& yeah, v.tidy & organised me (but then, that's what you get when a girl does things )

[Cog Head]

it you take one of the bolts you have to your local fastners shop (nut n bolt shop) they will sell you a like for like bolt, ask them nicely and they might have a stainless steel replacement... no rust!

[Dave270r]

Just put a bit of tape over them

[zeppelin101]

Does your "r" key on the keyboard intermittently not work?

Dave is correct. Tape, and lots of it. Two holes in my bootlid are currently covered with tape

[CBomb]

Looks good Spirit

More pics needed

[James_H]

All seatbelt bolts are the same thread, any automotive factors worth thier cheese will know this and be able to sort you out with some! Proper job!

[kingj]

Nice engine work plans but that bodykit is possibly the worst I have ever seen for an sbody

[MEL]

Nice spec list Amy. Is this going to be a track toy or an allrounder?

[Spirit]

Nice spec list Amy. Is this going to be a track toy or an allrounder?

Predominantly track - not sure about the Drifting Route - afraid to cock it up and stack it!

All seatbelt bolts are the same thread, any automotive factors worth thier cheese will know this and be able to sort you out with some! Proper job!

Sounds good, I'll give it a shot. Cheers

Nice engine work plans but that bodykit is possibly the worst I have ever seen for an sbody

LOL! Yeah I appreciate some find it a bit lairy, but I like it, so ner!...Plus he won a publicly nominated award by the 300z lot for best non-z last year, so double ner! ;Thanks for being honest though

[Gazelle]

Good spec, nice car but not sure about the kit!!
Is it Japanese?

[Teggers]

Also, does anyone who’s done this, have any magic tips as to what to fill the holes in the chassis, where the seatbelts were bolted in, that you can now see the floor through please? (don’t wanna shove silicon or similar down, as may put seats back in)…
I was thinking blue-tack!

Just put a bit of tape over them

^^^ What he said. Duct-tape is brilliant! Or you can get some rubber grommets in various sizes to fill your holes. If and when you want to put the seats back in just pop them out. I have used tape, grommets and ss bolts with oversized ss washers in the past with satisfactory results each time.

I'm afraid I'm with kingj on the kit front. Not my thing but not the worst I've seen by a long way! Remember the erebuni one? Or the strange people that think vileside kits suit? But it would be dull if we all liked the same thing.

[Dan@DB-Power]

Good work

I think the seatbelt thread size is M12x1.25 either that or possibly M11. Alot of seatbelts anchorage points have a weird thread and are designed like this to stop you putting a weak grade 4.8 or similar bolt in, as it would just shear off in an accident

Personally tape or gromit

Dan

[boro_andy]

If your selling the standard bonnet id be interested, sorry for the off topic!

Plans look good, as Kingj said though bodywork isn't great IMO

[crazydave]

looking good dude

[kingj]

looking good dude

Erm......I think thasts probably more insulting than my bodykit comment

Fair play if you like it spirit after all its your car Isnt it amazing how girls take constructive criticism so much better than boys nothing negative intended,just my opinion

edit: that andy obviously agrees with so ner ner

[blue boy]

Got any pick of the top mount fitted. would be nice to see something different