I bought a Z33 model that was for sale on Twitter
“Riichi” drives a Nissan Z33 “Fairlady Z” with an eye-catching vivid pink body color. This Z33 was sold at a low price on Twitter (now X), and he took the plunge and bought it. He started customizing it and transformed it to its current specifications. We would like to introduce you to a car that was built with admiration for the Chevrolet Impala “Gypsy Rose” and Paris Hilton’s Bentley “Continental GT”.
The body was painted vivid pink after the purchase
“Riichi” purchased a stock Nissan Z33 “Fairlady Z” about 5 years ago and started customizing it about 3 years ago
“I was interested in the Z33 because I heard that it was relatively inexpensive to modify. I happened to see it for sale on Twitter at a very low price, so I thought I’d take the plunge and buy it. I bought it and started tweaking it little by little and couldn’t stop.
First, I installed a wide kit that I got from an acquaintance. It was a Vale Side style, but I didn’t know much about it, so I asked someone who had the real thing and he said it was a little different. I thought, “I don’t like fakes. ……” and bought a full aero kit from “Specs!” I bought it back with a full aero kit and painted the body pink.”
I envisioned an Impala “Gypsy Rose” or Paris Hilton’s Continental GT
“Specs!” In addition to the full aero and pink paint job by Sachram, every part of the exterior was customized, including TEIN coilovers, Work T7R wheels, and a Sachram muffler. The interior also features a tablet installed in the center console and painted pink, the same color as the body. Riichi, who has worked on various parts of the interior and exterior, including the roll cage and bucket seats, says that there is a car that he uses as a model for the custom image of this Z33 model.
“There is a famous custom model in the American custom lowrider scene called the Chevrolet Impala Gypsy Rose, and I liked the pink rose pattern on it. I also admired the Bentley that Paris Hilton had, and this is what I ended up with.
I would also like to drive on a circuit
While using the Lowrider Legend model as a model for the exterior, “Riichi”‘s Z33 model was customized in a different direction. At first, he was planning to run on the circuit, so as mentioned above, a roll cage was installed, and full-fledged bucket seats were also set up.
The suspension was also customized to make it even more driveable, but since there is currently no time to go driving, he would like to work on it over the long term.
“I don’t have time to mess with it right now, but I want to customize the engine and replace the transmission with a manual. To do so, I first need to have my driver’s license lifted. …… I would also like to change the brakes, etc., and drive it on the Tsukuba Circuit. Eventually, I would like to save it.”
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