STH Multi-Step Build Plan/Thread

SeeThruHead · 09-03-2022, 03:12 PM

Bunch of random nismo pieces from nengun.

And I'm going to try and mount these gt3 brake cooling spoilers and see if that can suit as a no bumper cutting brake cooling (minor) improvement.

With bonus puppy.

NorthStyle · 09-05-2022, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

Bunch of random nismo pieces from nengun.

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And I'm going to try and mount these gt3 brake cooling spoilers and see if that can suit as a no bumper cutting brake cooling (minor) improvement.

Interested to see if you can get these to work

SeeThruHead · 09-14-2022, 08:18 PM

no time to try and mount the gt3 spoilers. but the other guy made a post about them showing off the mounting.

Got my dar spoiler today.
Scuffed the thing walking up my stairs tho.
It will have to wait until I get my bumpers/skirts so everything can get fresh paint all at once.

Looks pretty good tho. The mounting is a little jank. Just 4 screws right into the wing itself to hold it down. Maybe i will drill them out and install some rivnuts. Switch to proper bolts.

ZontheRocks · 09-15-2022, 06:58 AM

Loving the Nismo accessories! I’m may finally fork over some money to get the storage box now that I know it fits in the Z!

SeeThruHead · 11-24-2022, 02:42 PM

What a beautiful car.

Averying · 11-24-2022, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

What a beautiful car.

The Singer of Z’s. And for 1/4 the price. Dream car right there

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SeeThruHead · 07-16-2023, 01:40 PM

Haven't bought shocks yet because I've been trying to learn more about them.
TLDR "separately adjustable preload and shock length" is actually just BS marketing. 2 piece shocks are just cost cutting. Not better than 1 piece like suspension companies would have you believe.

They have less shock volume and travel, than a properly sized single piece shock body.

I think that's narrowed down my suspension choices to a lot less shocks. Looking hard the the MCS 2WNR and Moton Clubsport now.

Averying · 07-16-2023, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

Haven't bought shocks yet because I've been trying to learn more about them.
TLDR "separately adjustable preload and shock length" is actually just BS marketing. 2 piece shocks are just cost cutting. Not better than 1 piece like suspension companies would have you believe.

They have less shock volume and travel, than a properly sized single piece shock body.

I think that's narrowed down my suspension choices to a lot less shocks. Looking hard the the MCS 2WNR and Moton Clubsport now.

But with 1 piece shocks you can’t incorrectly adjust ride height like every how-to video online says to!!

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SeeThruHead · 07-16-2023, 11:34 PM

And now searching for mcs I found this

https://youtu.be/DOK-BvIORVQ

Not sure what tj think now lol

SeeThruHead · 07-19-2023, 01:01 PM

with the release of these I didn't really see any reason to pay over double for the SPL version anymore.
Sure they have jam nuts and don't look as nice but they will do.

SeeThruHead · 08-07-2023, 10:24 AM

Similar to the prodrive above with motec controlled paddle activated sequential.

SeeThruHead · 09-30-2023, 01:23 PM

gbrettin · 10-01-2023, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

That's a pretty great video underscoring why the VR38DETT is so great. However, they kind of lose me when they start quoting billet blocks because you can do that with a lot of other engines. It just comes down to the big bank game then.

Also, I didn't know that AMS hit a 9sec 1/4 time. I guess I'll need to get my 8.5 cage in my car and secure that time slip next year.

SeeThruHead · 10-01-2023, 04:12 PM

more vr38 goodness
2000hp on a stock alu block is pretty great imo!

SeeThruHead · 10-15-2023, 11:38 AM

Been thinking about trading in the Z for a C6 z06.
They really are two birds of a feather.

Great heritage (C2 and 240z are 2 of my favourite car designs of all time)
Affordable (maybe more so the base C6)
Affordable Maintenance due to sharing parts with economy cars from the same brand
Double wishbone suspension
Lots of space very capable as a grocery getter/daily
Simple, analog
Visually Appealing

The C6 seems like such a logical upgrade.
More power, more grip, easier to adjust suspension, lighter, better weight distribution, dry sump, easier/cheaper to upgrade (and require less upgrading to begin with).

Problem is I don't want to get rid of my Z.

09-03-2022, 03:12 PM	#181 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	Bunch of random nismo pieces from nengun. And I'm going to try and mount these gt3 brake cooling spoilers and see if that can suit as a no bumper cutting brake cooling (minor) improvement. With bonus puppy. gbrettin, cv129, sx moneypit and 3 others like this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here Last edited by SeeThruHead; 07-16-2023 at 01:50 PM.

09-14-2022, 08:18 PM	#183 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	no time to try and mount the gt3 spoilers. but the other guy made a post about them showing off the mounting. Got my dar spoiler today. Scuffed the thing walking up my stairs tho. It will have to wait until I get my bumpers/skirts so everything can get fresh paint all at once. Looks pretty good tho. The mounting is a little jank. Just 4 screws right into the wing itself to hold it down. Maybe i will drill them out and install some rivnuts. Switch to proper bolts. ZontheRocks likes this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here Last edited by SeeThruHead; 09-14-2022 at 08:26 PM.

09-15-2022, 06:58 AM	#184 (permalink)
ZontheRocks Track Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central Florida Posts: 960 Drives: 2016 Nissan PW 370Z Rep Power: 34536	Loving the Nismo accessories! I’m may finally fork over some money to get the storage box now that I know it fits in the Z! SeeThruHead likes this. __________________ '16 Pearl White Sport \| Stillen Gen. 3 \| Motordyne ART \| Motordyne Shockwave \| ZSpeed \| Powertrix \| EVO-R \| Aeroworkz \| Nismo \| Z1 \| EcuTek \| Tuned by Seb @ SpecialtyZ

11-24-2022, 02:42 PM	#185 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	What a beautiful car. ZontheRocks likes this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

07-16-2023, 01:40 PM	#187 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	Haven't bought shocks yet because I've been trying to learn more about them. TLDR "separately adjustable preload and shock length" is actually just BS marketing. 2 piece shocks are just cost cutting. Not better than 1 piece like suspension companies would have you believe. They have less shock volume and travel, than a properly sized single piece shock body. I think that's narrowed down my suspension choices to a lot less shocks. Looking hard the the MCS 2WNR and Moton Clubsport now. KapitalZ likes this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here Last edited by SeeThruHead; 07-21-2023 at 12:07 PM.

07-16-2023, 11:34 PM	#189 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	And now searching for mcs I found this https://youtu.be/DOK-BvIORVQ Not sure what tj think now lol __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

07-19-2023, 01:01 PM	#190 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	with the release of these I didn't really see any reason to pay over double for the SPL version anymore. Sure they have jam nuts and don't look as nice but they will do. gbrettin, Optimiser and KapitalZ like this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

08-07-2023, 10:24 AM	#191 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	Similar to the prodrive above with motec controlled paddle activated sequential. cv129 and KapitalZ like this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

09-30-2023, 01:23 PM	#192 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	gbrettin likes this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

10-01-2023, 04:12 PM	#194 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	more vr38 goodness 2000hp on a stock alu block is pretty great imo! gbrettin likes this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

10-15-2023, 11:38 AM	#195 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	Been thinking about trading in the Z for a C6 z06. They really are two birds of a feather. Great heritage (C2 and 240z are 2 of my favourite car designs of all time) Affordable (maybe more so the base C6) Affordable Maintenance due to sharing parts with economy cars from the same brand Double wishbone suspension Lots of space very capable as a grocery getter/daily Simple, analog Visually Appealing The C6 seems like such a logical upgrade. More power, more grip, easier to adjust suspension, lighter, better weight distribution, dry sump, easier/cheaper to upgrade (and require less upgrading to begin with). Problem is I don't want to get rid of my Z. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

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