STILLEN 370Z Supercharger System - Announcement!!!

LiquidZ · 05-25-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Before we get back on topic, what's NSFW stand for anyway?

Not Safe For Work.

NewYorkJon34 · 05-25-2010, 11:25 AM

Oh ok, so RCZ are you expected to get your SuperCharger in June? Did you get the carb kit?

RCZ · 05-25-2010, 01:23 PM

I'll let Josh or Kyle answer that, I have no idea. As far as the CARB kit, kinda. I'm going to be running a slightly modified CARB kit setup with custom tuning for 93octane gas. I have no intention on being legal in any state...

stormcrow · 05-25-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Damn Mike's car looks good. Any shots of it just like that but with the hood closed??

We may have to do the old vented wheel well liner mod to get some flow out for cooling and to relieve high pressure areas..something like this...Modshack?

Venting the fender liner like that might work, but I would probably recommend the usage of custom ducting if the true goal is brake cooling. Especially for the track guys. Luckily there seems to be room there to route some custom duct work and utilize the openings in the Stillen bumper. Though, I say that without having seen said bumper in person. (have yet to see Mike's...will do so shortly when I go by and bother him for ... something - haven't yet figured out what I need to bother him for)

BTW, it looks like Mike's bumper is doing what my old Stillen bumper did on my 350Z - bubbling up below the headlights in the sun. The urethane is nice since it flexes, but it doesn't take the sun well.

RCZ · 05-25-2010, 02:29 PM

Yeah, Its very durable for sure and thats one of the things I need with the car being as low as it is. I was planning on having a radiator in the side vents rather than brake ducts. That's why I wanted air to flow out the fender well, not so much to get air to the brakes.

Hmm, I don't like that bubbling up issue at all if thats really the case. My car spends time under the florida sun and I can't have that happen...Maybe Mike can chime in when he sees this.

Yeah go take a look at it in person and let us know what you think. I haven't seen it in person either. Sometimes I really like it, other angles not as much. Its the functional aspect that tips the scales in its favor for me. So I'd appreciate an honest opinion about it in person. Gonna go ask in the ZdayZ thread too.

m4a1mustang · 05-25-2010, 02:31 PM

I saw Mike drive by a few times at ZDayZ... the bumper looks really sweet. It really lengthens the front end of the car.

370Zsteve · 05-25-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

I have no intention on being legal in any state...

LiquidZ · 05-25-2010, 03:27 PM

Stormcrow, I definitely see the bubble, or deflection, now.

Just right under the left headlight here: STILLEN 370Z Supercharger System - Announcement!!!

Modshack · 05-25-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

Venting the fender liner like that might work,

RCZ and others! The Audi TT has Louvered fender liners on each side to promote flow through the sidemount intercoolers. The VW boyz used to buy these and cut the louvers out to mount on their unvented liners....

Cost is about $54/side:

P/N's 8N0 821 171 B
and 8N0 821 172 B

here: http://www.koperformance.com/online_...8N0821171B-211

These are flexible enough that they could be pop-riveted into the Z's liners and look pretty factory as the liner plastics are similar..

Another thought would be some louvered Boat vents like these:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SiteSearch

One example...Powdercoat em black! Pages to choose from:

RCZ · 05-25-2010, 05:20 PM

Thanks modshack, I think it would be pretty simple to find something to use.

I found these Got S4 Wheel Liner Vents installed...........(Quick Write-up) - AudiWorld Forums

I like how big they are and flexible

stormcrow · 05-25-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Yeah, Its very durable for sure and thats one of the things I need with the car being as low as it is. I was planning on having a radiator in the side vents rather than brake ducts. That's why I wanted air to flow out the fender well, not so much to get air to the brakes.

Hmm, I don't like that bubbling up issue at all if thats really the case. My car spends time under the florida sun and I can't have that happen...Maybe Mike can chime in when he sees this.

Yeah go take a look at it in person and let us know what you think. I haven't seen it in person either. Sometimes I really like it, other angles not as much. Its the functional aspect that tips the scales in its favor for me. So I'd appreciate an honest opinion about it in person. Gonna go ask in the ZdayZ thread too.

You can clearly see it in the first pic of Mike's car posted above. So, yeah, you will have the same issue. Especially in the Florida sun. Mine on the 350Z did it during sun exposure but only during the summer time when the temps were really high out. At night it would go back to normal...that is...until...it stayed that way. Out of the blue, one day, the bubble never went back down. I sold it right away.

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

Stormcrow, I definitely see the bubble, or deflection, now.

Just right under the left headlight here: STILLEN 370Z Supercharger System - Announcement!!!

Yup, that's it. Unmistakable if you know what you are looking for. Hate to see this on a new product, but it's seemingly a byproduct of the material that it is made from. One thing I can't figure though - why does this only happen to Stillen bumpers? Never had the problem with any other urethane bumpers, even OEM.

snapping · 05-25-2010, 06:09 PM

Hm never noticed that before...hopefully stillen can chime in on why that happens and maybe correct it.

Modshack · 05-25-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Thanks modshack, I think it would be pretty simple to find something to use.

I found these Got S4 Wheel Liner Vents installed...........(Quick Write-up) - AudiWorld Forums

I like how big they are and flexible

Exactly what I was talking about! Let me know if you need S4 part numbers and I'll look em up...

RCZ · 05-25-2010, 07:25 PM

WHEEL HOUSE LINE PLASTIC PASSENGERS SIDE
Part No.: 8D0-821-172-G
Clair Price: $ 46.38

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WHEEL HOUSE LINER PLASTIC DRIVERS SIDE
Part No.: 8D0-821-171-G
Clair Price: $ 46.38

So I guess we really derailed this thread....sorry Stillen.

jmlenz · 05-25-2010, 11:06 PM

wow I just noticed this...bummer. Hopefully this is just a fluke on Mikes bumper. Looks kinda deformed under the headlight, can't imagine Stillen wouldn't notice this.

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

You can clearly see it in the first pic of Mike's car wposted above. So, yeah, you will have the same issue. Especially in the Florida sun. Mine on the 350Z did it during sun exposure but only during the summer time when the temps were really high out. At night it would go back to normal...that is...until...it stayed that way. Out of the blue, one day, the bubble never went back down. I sold it right away.

Yup, that's it. Unmistakable if you know what you are looking for. Hate to see this on a new product, but it's seemingly a byproduct of the material that it is made from. One thing I can't figure though - why does this only happen to Stillen bumpers? Never had the problem with any other urethane bumpers, even OEM.

05-25-2010, 02:31 PM	#636 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I saw Mike drive by a few times at ZDayZ... the bumper looks really sweet. It really lengthens the front end of the car. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-25-2010, 03:27 PM	#638 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	Stormcrow, I definitely see the bubble, or deflection, now. Just right under the left headlight here: STILLEN 370Z Supercharger System - Announcement!!! __________________

05-25-2010, 06:09 PM	#642 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 15	Hm never noticed that before...hopefully stillen can chime in on why that happens and maybe correct it. __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Yeah, Its very durable for sure and thats one of the things I need with the car being as low as it is. I was planning on having a radiator in the side vents rather than brake ducts. That's why I wanted air to flow out the fender well, not so much to get air to the brakes. Hmm, I don't like that bubbling up issue at all if thats really the case. My car spends time under the florida sun and I can't have that happen...Maybe Mike can chime in when he sees this. Yeah go take a look at it in person and let us know what you think. I haven't seen it in person either. Sometimes I really like it, other angles not as much. Its the functional aspect that tips the scales in its favor for me. So I'd appreciate an honest opinion about it in person. Gonna go ask in the ZdayZ thread too.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Thanks modshack, I think it would be pretty simple to find something to use. I found these Got S4 Wheel Liner Vents installed...........(Quick Write-up) - AudiWorld Forums I like how big they are and flexible

05-25-2010, 07:25 PM	#644 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	WHEEL HOUSE LINE PLASTIC PASSENGERS SIDE Part No.: 8D0-821-172-G Clair Price: $ 46.38 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEEL HOUSE LINER PLASTIC DRIVERS SIDE Part No.: 8D0-821-171-G Clair Price: $ 46.38 So I guess we really derailed this thread....sorry Stillen.