The history of my 510, currently known as "Red"
(even though it's more like a tomato soup color)


Day 1 - August 28, 1995. L18 / 4-speed

[Pardon the picture quality when you click on a thumbnail, the pictures are captured from video I made the day I bought it]

December 1995 : Upgraded to Suspension Techniques springs and anti-sway bars.

March 1996: I finally upgraded to 15 inch wheels & 205/50-15. Also at this time I fancied a flex air dam and side skirts:

March 1997 - Aug 1998. Conversion to VG30DE, 240Z front suspension consisting of struts, brakes, rack & pinion steering. Note this conversionrequired the forward T/C rods to be remove and change to 240Z-style T/C rods - we effectively converted it to 240Z fron suspension.
>> Hardware changes: 1992 300ZX engine, transmission, flywheel, Jim Wolf Technology reprogrammed ECU
 

March 1999: Change from 15x7 to lighter 15x6 280ZXT "swastika" wheels
Look as of July 1999 (Mt. Shasta event):

Aug 1999: MR2 seats, Grant steering wheel, Autopower roll bat and RCI 4in 4py harness for drvier and passenger
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May 2001: 200#/in front springs, Roadster comp rear springs, Penultimate rear (fully adjustable) crossmember.
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May 2002-Feb 2004: Twin turbo swap/upgrade incl Autometer gauges

>> Hardware changes: VG30DETT (stock), JWT 555 reprogrammed ECU, Greddy Profec-B boost controller

April-May 2004: Upgrade exhaust system from 2.5in to 3.5in, upgrade brakes to Z32 300ZX, upgrade wheels to Z32 300ZX (16x7.5), 15 gallon fuel tank, adjustable lower control arms, 3.36:1 LSD axle.

Jan 2005: Upgrade to mandrel bend tubing from intercoolers to intake manifold, Apex'i SAFC-II fuel controller

May 2005: Upgrade from stock to RPS clutch & 13lb flywheel

 

Jan 2005: Engine bay cosmetic changes, install Apex'i SAFC-II

May 2005: RPS clutch/flywheel upgrade

Late 2009:
Turbocharger upgrade (from stock to GT25R)
ECU change (from JimWolf reflashed OEM EU to Wolf EMS system)