Project Z

Mr&Mrs

By 1 PM tomorrow there will be 8 videos up on YouTube of each thing that has been removed so far. Nothing major, mostly self explanatory items up to this point. The front bumper was a bit different to remove then our 09 370s because of the wiring harness for the sensors.

Current plan is to remove heat exchanger next, then air boxes or intercoolers, and which ever of those two after. Exhaust and downpipes will follow after that. What I hope to gain by leaving everything out is a clear line of sight on the down pipes from up top. So I can attack them from two sides.

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Mr&Mrs

A lot more content is up on Youtube and I try to post daily on IG. Check them out for more frequent updates.

This past weekend plus Friday I was able to get the factory upper and lower downpipes out, the new full length race catted downpipes in, and the boost logic system fully adjusted and fitted. Man is it an extremely high quality system. It took me, my dad, and even my wifes tiny arms in some places roughly 20 hours to get it done. Even if I had access to a lift I think it would of taken at least 10-12 hours. Doing it on jack stands is obviously doable but I wouldn't recommend it unless you like turning bolts 1/8th turn at a time for 15 minutes to get one bolt out, while laying on you back. If you do go for it, its a fun challenge.

I still have not ordered my wheels because Rohana's time to respond to questions isn't quick, and I keep coming up with more. All currently ordered parts have arrived except the LBWK kit and Swift springs. I also ended up going with the full LBWK vs the partial order I originally made. The original pieces were set to arrive sometime in December, im not sure if adding more will delay that or not.

I hope to have the car fired up by the end of next week. Could be sooner depending on how hurt I am, and if the tuner can get me my base MAP in time.

Soon

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gbrettin

Just gave you a follow on IG if you are indeed @TheCrew

Mr&Mrs

Yep that's me

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Mr&Mrs

Update for the OG's

I cancelled the swift springs and went the with Z1 R-PRO Coilovers, I installed those last weekend. Rohana still has not finalized my build specs, I guess end of the year they are more busy with vacations and promoting the brand. I do have a render that will be close to the final design, but its for my eyes only right now

The LBWK pieces will be arriving roughly one month apart with the first half now confirmed by the end of December. Which is fine because I still do not have a schedule set in stone with the body shop.

Im currently in the slow process of remote tuning with Sonictuned. I just completed the Rev.1 Data log, I think there is only one more to do. "Knock on Wood" Looks like all my installations went well to make it this far into it.

Car is being dropped off at Z1 by January 6th for the new VRX70B turbos to be installed, along with all the AMS fueling goodies needed to max out those turbos limits. I'm going to try and keep it in the 650ish WHP Range, which from what I hear is pretty safe long term on this engine. I may have them do one hero run just for a dyno chart to show off because it should be able to easily do into the 700's.



Here is a pic as she currently sits on coilovers. The photos are not at the same angle so it doesnt show the drop well. I only went an 1" lower for now until it settles. If it doesnt dropa little more I may go another 1/2". Im not trying to worry about scraping all over this time around.

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filip00

Those heights look exactly the same

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cooltoy

They don't. Different perspective. In the top image the wheels look slightly higher.

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Mr&Mrs

They do lol but its because one picture is from a higher angle like @cooltoy mentioned. I only done an inch to start and it was enough that I couldn't get the jack out from behind the car. I had to use small blocks under the rear wheels, even though it fit fine to raise it before the install. I can say the back gap seems a bit higher, but looking through my photos I feel like it was the same way before. The body is pretty level from behind the front wheels, and in front of the back wheels.

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filip00

I believe you, I'm just kidding because the pics really don't show it. You gotta make comparison pics that are both flat from side.

But anyway, I think 1 inch is literally the height difference you need on most Z's. More than that already looks very low, and it may slightly interfere with how it rides. If you put spacers so that you will the wheel well flush with the rim, 1 inch drop is just exactly what you need.

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Mr&Mrs

Here is one I found that is much closer to the same angle. You can see it here for sure. Love how I say found and its literally my avatar lmfao

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cooltoy

Hiding in plain sight.

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cooltoy

Definitely lower in the bottom pick.

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Mr&Mrs

Quick update:

Rohana LB Works wheels spec'd and ordered finally! Factory intercoolers coated with a heat extraction coating. The matte black is also more visually pleasing than the raw aluminum. For those not aware the AMS Intercoolers do not work with the VRX70B turbos. Turbo housings dropped off to get the heat treatment sauce as well.

The install is now local with BTuned Performance instead of Z1. With this large of a job I am more comfortable with the car being close to home, and Btuned has a good reputation from what I have found. I have quite a few Axis CF parts on order but they are about 3 months off from arriving still.

Little pic of the intercoolers below.

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Turbo housings are coated. Still waiting on my CHRA's and AMS Flex Fuel kit. Got a couple more of my Axis parts. My first ever full sponsorship of Ti Lugs as well from Bulletproof Automotive. If you want to call it that they didnt make me sign any contract. Saved me close to 400 bucks so I was very happy. Sorry I dont have photos of the Turbo housings so its a link to a short instagram video.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1pma...JkMmIyYzQxYw==

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sx moneypit

Looking good!Can't wait to see the finished project!