When asked about his experience with this car, Joe is quick to thank his friends who helped him along the way. "After going in circles a few times, I eventually found a safe haven at Corner 3 garage in Lake forest, CA," Joe says. "Shop owners Steve and Nima actually took the time to help me realize the direction I wanted to take for the car. Their passion for the Nissan community blew me away from Day 1, and I soon noticed I never felt like a customer when I visited their shop - instead I felt like family." With passion driving the build instead of politics or profits, it's easy to see how Joe and Corner 3 were able to come together and create such a nice well-rounded car.
And what's left to do now? There are always more "things" you can do to a car, but Joe is happy with his current setup. "I just want to drive it and enjoy it now," he says - and we don't blame him. With a great overall setup like this, we would be content to drive this car to work, out to a movie and then to the track on Saturday morning. Joe plans to keep this car for many years to come, and we hope he continues to modify once the bug bites again. Because no one ever stays away forever, especially with a Black Beauty like this just begging for some love.
Specs & Details
'03 Nissan 350z
Engine Nissan VQ35DE 6-cylinder
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Suspension APS front strut bar, TEIN Flex coilovers w/ EDFC control unit, SPL Racing front
Engine Modifications Upgraded APS twin-turbo kit (2871R) GTM Stage 1 short-block, pistons/rods, Stage 1 heads; JWT S1 camshafts, ARP main studs, Lower rev-up plenum, APS tallboy plenum, Aqua Mist meth/water injection, APS 3.5" test pipes , 3" exhaust; AAM Stage 1 fuel return system, Walbro 255 fuel pump, HKS 680cc Injectors, EVC boost controller, knock amp, SSQV blow-off valve, Camp 2 diagnostic monitoring system; Cusco oil catch can w/ bypass valve, Setrab oil cooler setup w/ custom aluminum diversion funnel & bracketing, dual power steering coolers
Engine Management HKS F-Con V Pro 3.2
Drivetrain Cusco RS 1.5-way LSD, ACT heavy-duty 6-puck clutch, JWT flywheel, Nismo differential cover
Numbers
535 hp & 500 ft-lbs of torque at 14 psi
Thanks To Steve & Nima from Corner 3 Garage , Marty & the gang at TWC Competition, Adam from Z1 performance, Mike at ClearCorners.com, Denise, Tommy, Peter & the rest of my350z.com, Goliath Paint and Body, RHD Japan, APP