350z Setup and Modifications for SCCA Autocross STU class

We’ll try to keep this list updated with current modifications, and a list of past modifications as well as we build and compete our 350z in the SCCA STU autocross class.

Vehicle

• Year: 2003
• Make: Nissan
• Model: 350z
• Package: Touring

Front Suspension

• Shocks: ISC threaded-body front shocks. Single-adjustable damping at top of shock, Independently preload-adjustable and height-adjustable.
• Front Springs: ISC, 14k rate (784#)
• Upper mounts: ISC pillowball, aluminum
• Upper control arms: Kinetix, modified by Level Motorsports to optimize camber adjustment
• Sway Bar: Hotchkis 3-way adjustable, urethane bushings

Rear Suspension

• Shocks: ISC, single-adjustable damping, threaded body for length adjustment.
• Shock mounts: ISC pillowball, aluminum
• Rear Sway Bar: currently removed
• Rear Springs: 2.5” id Hyperco, 600# rate
• Rear Spring Perches: Megan Racing threaded collar adjustable

Engine/Exhaust/Drivetrain

The car came with an intake spacer, this will be removed before the Dixie Tour in Georgia, March 2016.

• Intake: Jim Wolf cold air induction, shielded
• Exhaust: Invidia Gemini, quad tips (added by P/O)
• Battery: Deka 16# (?)
• LSD: Tomei 1.5 way locking unit, 85% lock

Wheels/Tires/Brakes

• Front Brakes: Hawk HP Plus pads
• Rear Brakes: factory type pads
• Wheels: XXR 531
• Tires: 275/35R18 Bridgestone RE-71R

Interior

The interior is the Frost interior, originally with the leather, heated, electric seats. The Bose stereo components are mostly removed (AMP, sub, microphone).

• Head unit: Pioneer Bluetooth XM-capable double-din touchscreen head unit w/iPod connection
• Shift knob: Tomei composite
• Shift boot: Alcantara one from eBay
• Glass Tint: medium (approx 35%)
• Seats: NRG FRP 300