Christian370Z's Progression Thread

christian370z · 09-29-2011, 11:27 AM

Ha, you gotta do what you've gotta do! I used to do landscaping back in high school before I started and registered my own detailing business, detailing was my main source of income and thankfully I was very successful. Hard work pays off!

ZForce · 09-29-2011, 12:12 PM

And it's now paying for your higher education.

btw: thx for website on lights, just ordered some LED strips...and yeh they are much cheaper than Greddy.

christian370z · 10-01-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

And it's now paying for your higher education.

btw: thx for website on lights, just ordered some LED strips...and yeh they are much cheaper than Greddy.

Good choice, I liked my Greddy DRLs but I realize now they were not the best and they were also double the price of other LED strips.

I'm going to do a photoshoot later today but for now, just washed the Z so that it is ready for the weekend!

christian370z · 10-01-2011, 10:56 PM

No real explanation, just wanted to take some pictures since it was a gorgeous day!

christian370z · 11-16-2011, 10:01 PM

It's been a little while since I last was able to update this thread, but I decided to have the manual transmission fluid replaced with some Redline oil to try and smooth out shifts and improve on shifting feel. I also wanted to get it on the dyno to see how much power I gained over my old setup of the Berk HFCs, Tanabe Y pipe, and the stock cat-back. I wanted to give my rep to Seb at SpecialtyZ again for the amazing service and very reasonable pricing, I still think they are one of the best shops around and know these cars inside and out.

Redline Fluid:

So far, I think that it definitely made the shifter feel like it required less effort to move between gears. It also was a bit smoother although it was not a huge difference like some have said. I think it was worth while, hopefully the change in shift feel will be more noticeable as I put a few more miles on the new fluid.

I had the car dyno'd as well, hoping to see some solid gains over the last time. I also had Seb at SpecialtyZ get my tune to see if there was any more head room but the tune was still great so we left it as is. The first two videos are just regular pulls. The last run was with the car filled up with a half half mixture of 91 octane and 103 octane VP race gas. The race gas gave the most benefits in the midrange where it made more power across the power band, even though peak power was relatively unchanged. Throttle response is also a bit better too which is a welcome benefit for our cars!

Seb's awesome GTMTT Z with a custom 3" FI exhaust:

Charles (Amuse370z) stopped by for a tune after having a set of HFCs and G3 intakes installed a few days before:

I want a new shift knob!

And the videos of my dyno runs:

Race Gas:

A quick acceleration through the tunnel on Malibu Canyon Rd, my favorite part of the drive!

Trips · 11-16-2011, 10:11 PM

Sounded good Christian any gains on the dyno

christian370z · 11-16-2011, 10:16 PM

Haha oops, forgot to add numbers. My best run was 312rwhp and 259 ftlbs but the correction factors were not favorable so after using the correction factors from my last dyno run, I am putting down 320rwhp.

bernardio · 11-16-2011, 10:37 PM

Awesome videos! I love the sound of your exhaust through the tunnel

christian370z · 11-17-2011, 02:34 AM

Thanks guys! I forgot how loud my car was until I stood behind it at 8krpm haha.

Seb@SZ · 11-18-2011, 09:27 AM

Photos came out great! I really like what you've done to the Z.

Amuse370 · 11-18-2011, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the pictures Christian. It was nice meeting

you hopefully we can get a canyon run in one of these days.

I have to agree with Christian though Sebz at Specialty Z is very knowledgeable and Specialty Z is one of the best shops in the valley

christian370z · 11-19-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seb@SZ

Photos came out great! I really like what you've done to the Z.

Anytime Seb, always a pleasure! If I ever need anything else done in the near future, I'll be in touch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuse370

Thanks for the pictures Christian. It was nice meeting

you hopefully we can get a canyon run in one of these days.

I have to agree with Christian though Sebz at Specialty Z is very knowledgeable and Specialty Z is one of the best shops in the valley

We will, for sure. I have been very busy the past month so it has been hard to dedicate half a day for a run but we will definitely do one after thanks giving!

How did your dyno go?

Boost_lee · 11-19-2011, 09:08 PM

nice runs! I'll have to look into the tranny fluid change soon

Skeeterbop · 11-19-2011, 09:20 PM

Looks and sounds great!

christian370z · 11-20-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

nice runs! I'll have to look into the tranny fluid change soon

It definitely made a difference in shifter feel, not a lot but it is improved. Effort is slightly decreased as is some of the notchy feeling when cold, I also find that it is easier to get into gear when the car is cold as well which was the main reason I got it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

Looks and sounds great!

Thanks!

09-29-2011, 11:27 AM	#346 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Ha, you gotta do what you've gotta do! I used to do landscaping back in high school before I started and registered my own detailing business, detailing was my main source of income and thankfully I was very successful. Hard work pays off! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

10-01-2011, 10:56 PM	#349 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Small Photo Shoot No real explanation, just wanted to take some pictures since it was a gorgeous day! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob Last edited by christian370z; 10-02-2011 at 05:59 PM.

11-16-2011, 10:01 PM	#350 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Redline Manual Trans Fluid and Dyno Day It's been a little while since I last was able to update this thread, but I decided to have the manual transmission fluid replaced with some Redline oil to try and smooth out shifts and improve on shifting feel. I also wanted to get it on the dyno to see how much power I gained over my old setup of the Berk HFCs, Tanabe Y pipe, and the stock cat-back. I wanted to give my rep to Seb at SpecialtyZ again for the amazing service and very reasonable pricing, I still think they are one of the best shops around and know these cars inside and out. Redline Fluid: So far, I think that it definitely made the shifter feel like it required less effort to move between gears. It also was a bit smoother although it was not a huge difference like some have said. I think it was worth while, hopefully the change in shift feel will be more noticeable as I put a few more miles on the new fluid. I had the car dyno'd as well, hoping to see some solid gains over the last time. I also had Seb at SpecialtyZ get my tune to see if there was any more head room but the tune was still great so we left it as is. The first two videos are just regular pulls. The last run was with the car filled up with a half half mixture of 91 octane and 103 octane VP race gas. The race gas gave the most benefits in the midrange where it made more power across the power band, even though peak power was relatively unchanged. Throttle response is also a bit better too which is a welcome benefit for our cars! Seb's awesome GTMTT Z with a custom 3" FI exhaust: Charles (Amuse370z) stopped by for a tune after having a set of HFCs and G3 intakes installed a few days before: I want a new shift knob! And the videos of my dyno runs: Race Gas: A quick acceleration through the tunnel on Malibu Canyon Rd, my favorite part of the drive! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

11-16-2011, 10:11 PM	#351 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sounded good Christian any gains on the dyno __________________

11-16-2011, 10:16 PM	#352 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Haha oops, forgot to add numbers. My best run was 312rwhp and 259 ftlbs but the correction factors were not favorable so after using the correction factors from my last dyno run, I am putting down 320rwhp. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-29-2011, 12:12 PM	#347 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	And it's now paying for your higher education. btw: thx for website on lights, just ordered some LED strips...and yeh they are much cheaper than Greddy.

11-16-2011, 10:37 PM	#353 (permalink)
bernardio Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 45 Drives: 11 370z PW T SP M6 Rep Power: 13	Awesome videos! I love the sound of your exhaust through the tunnel __________________ - Bernard *2011 370Z Pearl White Touring Sport 6MT* My Gallery and Build Journal

11-17-2011, 02:34 AM	#354 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Thanks guys! I forgot how loud my car was until I stood behind it at 8krpm haha. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

11-18-2011, 09:27 AM	#355 (permalink)
Seb@SZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chatsworth Posts: 277 Drives: Zs Rep Power: 24	Photos came out great! I really like what you've done to the Z. __________________ Z Car Specialists www.specialtyz.com Blog http://specialtyz.com/blog/

11-18-2011, 01:06 PM	#356 (permalink)
Amuse370 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Hills Age: 38 Posts: 523 Drives: 11' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the pictures Christian. It was nice meeting you hopefully we can get a canyon run in one of these days. I have to agree with Christian though Sebz at Specialty Z is very knowledgeable and Specialty Z is one of the best shops in the valley __________________ 2011 Nismo 370z Berks High Flow Cats \| Stillen G3 Intake \| GTM 25 Row Oil Cooler \| M370 \| UpRev tune \| H&R Spacers \| Sparco Fighters \| Top Secret Catch Cans \| M7 Japan Titan \| RS1 Fenders \|

11-19-2011, 09:08 PM	#358 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	nice runs! I'll have to look into the tranny fluid change soon __________________ My TT Z

11-19-2011, 09:20 PM	#359 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Looks and sounds great! __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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