RCZ's 370Z Journal.

RCZ · 12-24-2009, 12:52 PM

Got my NT05's. They look straight out of the race track. I'm pretty psyched to get all of this stuff installed, its going to be AWESOME.

RCZ · 01-01-2010, 08:12 PM

quick pic before the spacers go on.

schrute · 01-02-2010, 04:17 AM

^^Beautiful pic, nice job.

RCZ · 01-02-2010, 10:59 AM

I could have done Daytona a few weeks ago actually. They opened it to public clubs for a change, but my car was NOT ready for daytona so no way.

CrownR426 · 01-02-2010, 01:21 PM

omg, that pic is fireeeeeeeeee!
CLEAN Z!

theDreamer · 01-02-2010, 01:23 PM

RCZ, get a picture with the spacers, I cannot wait.

LiquidZ · 01-02-2010, 01:40 PM

I love the clean look. Car still looks great.

RCZ · 01-02-2010, 03:48 PM

Thanks guys, when I get the spacers on, I'll do a sunset shoot at the same location.

RCZ · 01-04-2010, 03:38 PM

Went to install today, rear spacers which I got privately here on the boards did not fit so no pics or reviews for anyone. I only got the front spacers installed (looks funny) and for some reason, the car's steering feels better.

Got the NT05's on though and they are already turning out to be epic tires. Love them so far, car is even more responsive and feels more connected with the road. The sidewalls are much stiffer so there's a lot less lean in the slalom. Once I get the swaybars installed, this thing is going to be on rails. Pics up when everything is on.

schrute · 01-04-2010, 05:36 PM

How did they not fit? Tire rub at 20mm? (Edit: NM, just saw your post in the other thread)

NT05 sound sweet! <jealous>

RCZ · 01-04-2010, 07:07 PM

They studs were too thin for the hub.

ZForce · 01-09-2010, 01:43 AM

edit: NM: I also saw the other thread about getting the wrong spacers for the rear. The correct ones from H&R should be in soon. Can't wait to see your pics of spacers and those phat Nitto's.

RCZ · 01-09-2010, 07:52 PM

Update:

Swaybars have been installed. Havent really tested it out too much, but holy...corners completely flat and the whole car feels solid. I would recommend my setup to anyone who wants to get some serious performance from their Z, but doesnt want to go full race. Once I get some more time with the car, I will write something more extensive.

While installing the swaybar I noticed oil dripping from the plastic cover....turns out the sandwich adapter is completely loose and could be turned by hand. Naturally there was oil sipping through the seam and I dont know just how much is gone. I had my last oil change done at the dealership....I know they have no idea what they are doing, but come on, its a damn oil change! DO SOMETHING RIGHT you idiots. How hard is it to change oil? It's what you do every day of your life! /vent. Needless to say angry phone call coming their way.

Rear Spacer getting installed Monday...if all goes well, pictures coming.

Also...the deal I was making with that carbon fiber mfg didnt end up materializing because it wasnt really what I was looking for. I got in contact with a new company though and they are talking full carbon kit. Fingers crossed. Meeting with them this week as well. So maybe I will have some carbon parts for you guys after all.

travisjb · 01-10-2010, 12:58 AM

Re oil change... so sad and so predictable, I'm glad you were able to catch it... my standard practice at this point is either do it myself (just bought a lift and 6 gallons of motul!), have my race prep shop do it, or literally watch the greasemonkey guys as they turn every wrench... unfortunately just can't trust the grease and go guys, dealers included! give em hell

RCZ · 01-13-2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Re oil change... so sad and so predictable, I'm glad you were able to catch it... my standard practice at this point is either do it myself (just bought a lift and 6 gallons of motul!), have my race prep shop do it, or literally watch the greasemonkey guys as they turn every wrench... unfortunately just can't trust the grease and go guys, dealers included! give em hell

They sell Motul here at AutoZone, so I think I'm just going to pick up some of that and give it a go. I have never tried Motul oil, but I've heard it burns quickly. Is this true? I do my changes every 3k miles or so, so I'm not all that worried even if that is the case.

On another note, finally everything is installed and the car is a dream to drive. Body roll is almost nonexistent with the bars. I will snap some pictures later for those of you who wanted to see what 15mm front spacers and 20mm rear spacers look like on the sport wheels.

Also, looks like those carbon fiber bits (read: full carbon body kit) are a go. I don't know if any of you have heard of iCarbon, but they make some very nice quality stuff for the BMW 135i. Here are some pics I found on vividracing's site.

Who else is in for an add-on lip spoiler kit?? Carbon Diffuser? Its all coming soon.

01-02-2010, 04:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	^^Beautiful pic, nice job. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

01-02-2010, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	omg, that pic is fireeeeeeeeee! CLEAN Z! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

01-02-2010, 01:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	RCZ, get a picture with the spacers, I cannot wait. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-02-2010, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	I love the clean look. Car still looks great. __________________

01-04-2010, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 18	How did they not fit? Tire rub at 20mm? (Edit: NM, just saw your post in the other thread) NT05 sound sweet! <jealous> __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails Last edited by schrute; 01-04-2010 at 06:12 PM.

12-24-2009, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Got my NT05's. They look straight out of the race track. I'm pretty psyched to get all of this stuff installed, its going to be AWESOME.

01-01-2010, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	quick pic before the spacers go on.

01-02-2010, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I could have done Daytona a few weeks ago actually. They opened it to public clubs for a change, but my car was NOT ready for daytona so no way.

01-02-2010, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Thanks guys, when I get the spacers on, I'll do a sunset shoot at the same location.

01-04-2010, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Went to install today, rear spacers which I got privately here on the boards did not fit so no pics or reviews for anyone. I only got the front spacers installed (looks funny) and for some reason, the car's steering feels better. Got the NT05's on though and they are already turning out to be epic tires. Love them so far, car is even more responsive and feels more connected with the road. The sidewalls are much stiffer so there's a lot less lean in the slalom. Once I get the swaybars installed, this thing is going to be on rails. Pics up when everything is on.

01-04-2010, 07:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	They studs were too thin for the hub.

01-09-2010, 01:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	edit: NM: I also saw the other thread about getting the wrong spacers for the rear. The correct ones from H&R should be in soon. Can't wait to see your pics of spacers and those phat Nitto's. Last edited by ZForce; 01-09-2010 at 12:42 PM.

01-09-2010, 07:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Update: Swaybars have been installed. Havent really tested it out too much, but holy...corners completely flat and the whole car feels solid. I would recommend my setup to anyone who wants to get some serious performance from their Z, but doesnt want to go full race. Once I get some more time with the car, I will write something more extensive. While installing the swaybar I noticed oil dripping from the plastic cover....turns out the sandwich adapter is completely loose and could be turned by hand. Naturally there was oil sipping through the seam and I dont know just how much is gone. I had my last oil change done at the dealership....I know they have no idea what they are doing, but come on, its a damn oil change! DO SOMETHING RIGHT you idiots. How hard is it to change oil? It's what you do every day of your life! /vent. Needless to say angry phone call coming their way. Rear Spacer getting installed Monday...if all goes well, pictures coming. Also...the deal I was making with that carbon fiber mfg didnt end up materializing because it wasnt really what I was looking for. I got in contact with a new company though and they are talking full carbon kit. Fingers crossed. Meeting with them this week as well. So maybe I will have some carbon parts for you guys after all. Last edited by RCZ; 01-09-2010 at 08:00 PM.

01-10-2010, 12:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Re oil change... so sad and so predictable, I'm glad you were able to catch it... my standard practice at this point is either do it myself (just bought a lift and 6 gallons of motul!), have my race prep shop do it, or literally watch the greasemonkey guys as they turn every wrench... unfortunately just can't trust the grease and go guys, dealers included! give em hell __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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