The aggressive looks of the MCR Z34 is made up mostly by NISMO aero components; the front half spoiler, side steps and rear spoiler are all from the factory Nissan motorsports division. The black canards are the only original exterior part besides the MCR F1 marker harness kit for the back fog light. The headlights are Bellof Optimals that gives a silkier white than the stock lights. Also the position lights and license plate lights are Bellof Super Wide LED bulbs for the extra touch with brighter glow. Not that he needs any added attention to the license plate as he zips around the express highways of Tokyo. We're sad to say the inside is mostly stock except for the Bride Euro II seats that keep him from flying out of his seat on the Shutoko highway and the Nardi Classic steering wheel.
Next on the plate for this Z is definitely going to be engine development and MCR has taken apart the motor several times already so they can begin developing original parts. Ultimately the goal is to beat the Porsche GT3 on the track with this car, a battle we'd like to see someday if he can actually make it happen. So we won't be seeing Kobayashi retiring and hiding in Okinawa behind a sushi bar like Hattori Hanzo did. No, you'll find him right in his shop working away under the hood until the GT3 killer comes to life.
Tuning Menu
2009 Nissan 370Z CBA-Z34
Owner matchless crowd racing (MCR)
Hometown saitama, japan
Occupation nissan tuning specialist
Engine 3.7L VQ37VHR; MCR center pipe and Crimson exhaust muffler; Sunline Racing GT-spec EX Sports catalytic converter
Driveline NISMO GT-Pro LSD
Engine Management MCR SWAT ROM version 3 ECU
Power 299.7ps at 7,358rpm; 35.5kgm at 4,351 rpm
Footwork & Chassis ZEAL front 14kg X-coilovers with MCR Function A shock absorbers; ZEAL rear X-coilovers 18kg with MCR Function A shock absorbers
Brakes Endless 6-piston Monocoque front calipers with 370mm rotors and rear pads
Wheels & Tires +42 19x9.5 and +22 19x10 Enkei GTC01 wheels; ADVAN Neova AD08 255/35R19 and 295/30R19 tires
Exterior MCR carbon canards, F1 marker harness kit and rear fog lamp; NISMO front half spoiler, side skirts and rear spoiler; Bellof Optimal headlights and Super White LED bulbs
Interior Nardi Classic steering wheel; Bride Euro II seats
WWW endlessusa.com (Endless/ZEAL), enkei.com, mcr-ltd.com, more-japan.com (Bride)
How Do I Get There?
For anyone visiting Japan, we know how tough it can be getting around when a car isn't the best option. It's even more difficult when you have to take a train, can't read the signs or don't have a native Japanese person with you to show you the ropes. So we did the next best thing: we asked our native Japanese expert (who just happened to go to high school in the States and now lives in Southern California) to help you with the process. Of course if you do have the luxury of having someone show you around, we highly recommend it, but for those of you who are making shop visits into your trip, you might want to keep these notes handy.
MCR Japan (directions from JR Akihabara Station to M.C.R):
• Take the "Tsukuba Express" towards Tsukuba and get off at YASHIO Station.
• Find the elevated Shutoko No 6 highway going parallel to the train you just got off.
• Take a left and walk underneath on Kendo #116 going back towards Akihabara.
• Keep on going until you arrive to Yashio Minami Ramp Crossing lights and take a right.
• Take a right on the first narrow street right before the "Avail Casual & Shoe" store.
• Take your first left and you should see the M.C.R shop on the right-hand side.