What Have You Done To Your Stagea Lately?

[Beregron]

Not really worth the cost with other options out there but each to their own.

Yes, If money is your concern then this build really isn't for you.

Went for a decent drive then down the freeway around a few open roads. lots of change of speeds from 60 to 110+... very happy with how this has turned out.

Edited December 22, 2015 by Beregron

[DrLui]

Yes, If money is your concern then this build really isn't for you.

Went for a decent drive then down the freeway around a few open roads. lots of change of speeds from 60 to 110+... very happy with how this has turned out.

Money is always going to come into play with any conversion/modification.

But the way that i see it is that we are all on the hunt for more power or performance, if we weren't then we would leave it stock. I'm happy for someone to correct me, but by doing this conversion, replacing the auto transmission to a manual, and going RWD, you will end up with less power loss through the transmission and in theory you will be getting better wheel KW than before without touching the motor. Especially down low when you are cruising around town where the majority of the power is used day to day.

Yes it may be expensive, but I have seen people spending huge amount of dollars for small power gains.

Edited December 22, 2015 by DrLui

[Daleo]

Some people have half of that value tied up in just a turbo changeover...

It's all relative.

Good on you Beau; go your own way mate, I bet it's going to be awesome.

[joshm35]

Stagea SMP day

[iamhe77]

Good stuff Beau, thanks to you and your mech for the read!

[Beregron]

Good stuff Beau, thanks to you and your mech for the read!

Yeah no dramas at all.

If this can help people then that's what it's all about. I know i'm going to enjoy it

[joshm35]

These kind of write ups are needed more. Most places dont like doing this to have the work come to them. They dont realise that even though they have written up, owners are still going to go to them knowing that owners will get what they want. Unlike a tuning shop in qld that hides all from potential customers.

[R&D Mechanical]

Thank you Beau for sharing our link We are hoping our guide/parts list will help the next person/workshop wanting to do this conversion.

We did the write up as it was occasionally frustrating throughout the build having very little information. We wanted to keep Beau's bill to a minimum and not buy a large amount of trial parts that couldn't be used. This is why it took longer than a normal manual conversion as we needed to look into every part first.

Yes, this conversion isn't the cheapest one out there however it is something Beau wanted to spend his hard earned money on The labour cost of this conversion was the cheapest part of the job. The parts were the biggest cost factor. Which is another reason we decided to give out a parts list, so those wanting to tackle the conversion can start a parts corner in their garage!
Note: the parts we used/suggest may not be the only options, with more research/trial fits there might be other models that will also work.

We have to say a thank you to Beau as without him doing this conversion, we wouldn't have a list to share

[joshm35]

We need more shops like yours willing to share their r &d and experience. Well done

[joshm35]

Replaced the rear roof mount brake light with a working one.

[YangLIU]

Replaced the rear roof mount brake light with a working one.

all good for the brake light bar? i sent you my brake light one month ago

[joshm35]

Yeah a bit longer i think. Finally had time to fit it.

[joshm35]

Today i got the following done

- took 350z seats out and gave them a good scrub.

- As the passenger side seat pressure sensor is hardwired on m35s, i installed a airbag plug for easy removal next time i have to remove the seats.

- Installed the brake cut mod at the auto gear lever so when in park it closes the pressure switch.

- I picked up a front drivers door to replace mine from someone running into it a while ago. Just needs a respray as the paint is not the best but atleast its straight

- I also sourced the orange interior panels and centre console to go with my 350z seats and to upgrade to the aircon vents being in the rear of the centre console for rear passengers. (You will see in the pic i got a rear boot roof panel not hacked to bits)

Tomorrow i will be installing the drivers door and replacing the top steering column cover due to old boost gauge install.

Edited December 31, 2015 by joshm35

[joshm35]

Photos added

[joshm35]

Orange interior panels soon to be on their way.

[Reaperblitz]

Ahhhhh those look like the concave v35coupe wheels that look like the stock rims. Am i correct? What's the width/ offset on them

[Hopper]

How do the aircon vents hook up? Can you post a picture of the underside of the console? Seats and console are high on my list of to dos.

[joshm35]

When i install i will take photos and post in here.

[iamhe77]

Busy new year Josh!

[joshm35]

Even busy this year as i plan for it to be wrapped sometime in the coming months.