Full Stillen Bolt-On Setup - Videos!

wstar · 05-15-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Or maybe your car smells like a new car because it is a new car?

Nah it's been about 3 months now, and I've gotten into the car pretty sweaty and dirty at times working on it. The real new car small is gone. The air freshener is nice though. It's got some little adjustable vents inside it, I leave those all the way closed and you can barely notice it. Opening them makes it too strong for my taste. (and no, I didn't stick it on my dash either. I just leave it on the shelf behind the driver's seat, it seems to just kinda stay there most of the time).

NIZMOZ · 05-15-2009, 11:01 AM

Hmm not sure if I would mix it either. I would say just stick it out with Redline for now till you are due for a coolant flush.

wstar · 05-15-2009, 11:03 AM

Well I'm going to be flushing early anyways just to get the mix right, I've just been lazy about getting around to it. Given my location, I'd rather be running 70/30 or maybe even 80/20 -ish water/coolant anyways, plus whatever additive.

RCZ · 05-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Sigh alright. You win. Best pads ever.

Josh@STILLEN · 05-15-2009, 06:16 PM

Not to join your debate, but COBB was a little adventurous calling the DS2500 a track day pad for the GT-R.. it really needs more than that, and most are instantly unhappy with that compound selection for even a non-competition track day. The GT-R is a heavy car..

NIZMOZ · 05-16-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Not to join your debate, but COBB was a little adventurous calling the DS2500 a track day pad for the GT-R.. it really needs more than that, and most are instantly unhappy with that compound selection for even a non-competition track day. The GT-R is a heavy car..

Like I said, I have used them and many others and they work great for a street pad and when I need them for the track. I don't want to switch them out when I go to the track as they work great for that. HP+ are fade heaven.

mannyz · 05-17-2009, 04:11 PM

This is a nice writeup. I like the videos as well. Def I will move out of were u living if I have to go trough all those bumps everyday

The track is pretty nice, I do gona comment, u gona end up without clutch if u dont trust ur car a lil on the cuves, cause going that fast and downshifting almost 3 gears all the time. Idk maybe thats why u end up without breaks. Learn the track better n ull do great.

But overwall, I love the videos and what u did so far thanks

RCZ · 05-17-2009, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the comments. I definitely am still learning how to drive this car on that track. The gearing and torque curve are completely different than the car I used to use. I do need to trust the car a little more, I'm just so used to understeer that I don't go into the slow ones fast enough. I shouldnt have to start braking softly to keep the brakes from overheating, they should do what I want them to and if they can't handle what I need them to do, then perhaps they need to be upgraded a little bit.

I tried keeping the car in third, but the revs were dropping too much and I simply can't afford to have that happen since all those low speed corners come before straights. I do think i could keep in 3rd for turn 6 though...maybe.. I'll give it a shot next time, thanks for the advice.

mannyz · 05-17-2009, 07:17 PM

Kool man, just keep practicing and I may join u down there in Miami or Homestead, wherever the place u r going.

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Thanks for the comments. I definitely am still learning how to drive this car on that track. The gearing and torque curve are completely different than the car I used to use. I do need to trust the car a little more, I'm just so used to understeer that I don't go into the slow ones fast enough. I shouldnt have to start braking softly to keep the brakes from overheating, they should do what I want them to and if they can't handle what I need them to do, then perhaps they need to be upgraded a little bit.

I tried keeping the car in third, but the revs were dropping too much and I simply can't afford to have that happen since all those low speed corners come before straights. I do think i could keep in 3rd for turn 6 though...maybe.. I'll give it a shot next time, thanks for the advice.

RCZ · 05-18-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I see a street kitten, not a track kitten

hahahahaha

Maybe AK can clean up all the shenanigans.

AARC51 · 05-26-2009, 03:39 PM

Were your windows rolled down during filming?

RCZ · 05-26-2009, 04:05 PM

up most of the time, cracked for a little..

Josh@STILLEN · 06-11-2009, 11:25 PM

RCZ and I have had some brake discussions.. at minimum a good STILLEN/DBA Pillar Vane sport rotor would help with that.. but realistically there is no reason to not go the full distance and step up to an AP Racing BBK..

I think I have him convinced.. we'll see..

With a quality BBK.. stopping is just as fun as accelerating..

travisjb · 06-12-2009, 01:15 AM

my vote is slotted rotors, track-specific pads, and add serious ventilation to front... stock calipers provide plenty of clamping force - that's not the issue IMO

Josh@STILLEN · 06-12-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

my vote is slotted rotors, track-specific pads, and add serious ventilation to front... stock calipers provide plenty of clamping force - that's not the issue IMO

Certainly a solution for the occasional weekender.. and the calipers on the Z are an improvement from previous years, and will hold up to some abuse taken to the track with an improved rotor and high-temp street pads.

These are not track brakes for anyone remotely serious, and will increasingly show their weakness when pushed, especially as the horsepower increase, driver comfort increases, and guys taking things a level further.

Everything is a balance to the level you want to be at, and usually ramps based upon any build, and brakes end up being one of the last modifications, despite having the most impact when truly putting them in the ultimate arena, the track.

05-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	Hmm not sure if I would mix it either. I would say just stick it out with Redline for now till you are due for a coolant flush. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

05-15-2009, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Well I'm going to be flushing early anyways just to get the mix right, I've just been lazy about getting around to it. Given my location, I'd rather be running 70/30 or maybe even 80/20 -ish water/coolant anyways, plus whatever additive. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	my vote is slotted rotors, track-specific pads, and add serious ventilation to front... stock calipers provide plenty of clamping force - that's not the issue IMO __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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05-15-2009, 05:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Sigh alright. You win. Best pads ever.

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 535	Not to join your debate, but COBB was a little adventurous calling the DS2500 a track day pad for the GT-R.. it really needs more than that, and most are instantly unhappy with that compound selection for even a non-competition track day. The GT-R is a heavy car..

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mannyz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 354 Drives: a car Rep Power: 281	This is a nice writeup. I like the videos as well. Def I will move out of were u living if I have to go trough all those bumps everyday The track is pretty nice, I do gona comment, u gona end up without clutch if u dont trust ur car a lil on the cuves, cause going that fast and downshifting almost 3 gears all the time. Idk maybe thats why u end up without breaks. Learn the track better n ull do great. But overwall, I love the videos and what u did so far thanks

05-17-2009, 04:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Thanks for the comments. I definitely am still learning how to drive this car on that track. The gearing and torque curve are completely different than the car I used to use. I do need to trust the car a little more, I'm just so used to understeer that I don't go into the slow ones fast enough. I shouldnt have to start braking softly to keep the brakes from overheating, they should do what I want them to and if they can't handle what I need them to do, then perhaps they need to be upgraded a little bit. I tried keeping the car in third, but the revs were dropping too much and I simply can't afford to have that happen since all those low speed corners come before straights. I do think i could keep in 3rd for turn 6 though...maybe.. I'll give it a shot next time, thanks for the advice.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	up most of the time, cracked for a little..

06-11-2009, 11:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 535	RCZ and I have had some brake discussions.. at minimum a good STILLEN/DBA Pillar Vane sport rotor would help with that.. but realistically there is no reason to not go the full distance and step up to an AP Racing BBK.. I think I have him convinced.. we'll see.. With a quality BBK.. stopping is just as fun as accelerating..