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370zForever

09-15-2009 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 199283)

The HKS are good coilovers. Definitely a good choice. But if you are saying you are kind of a sissy, those are not the coilovers for you since they come with relatively high spring rates. The only coilovers I would recommend for someone who likes to keep a comfortable ride are the KW V3's. I'm sorry if I keep sounding like a fanboy, but these things have more than proven their worth to me.

Driveshaft rattle? Are you talking about clutch shudder on engagement? Nah, it shouldnt be that bad.

Lightening? Sure, get rid of as much unsprung weight as you can (weight not supported by the suspension. e.g. Wheels and brake rotors). Then take as much weight as you can from the front of the car, preferably things that are higher up. Then take weight off the rear. The car has a natural front heavy bias, which you want to try and lessen if possible...however its much easier to quickly remove weight from the rear.

I'd give you more info, but you don't own the car yet and you seem to not be too sure of what you want. You say you are a sissy and want comfort, but you want coilovers and a lighter car? Those two things don't come without a cost that is immediately deducted from the comfort column.

I want to help, but you should probably have the car first before you worry about these things..

Do you mean that the KW is good or bad??

RCZ	09-15-2009 09:11 PM

The KW's are my favorite and are considered by many to be top quality and performance.

370zForever

09-16-2009 03:23 PM

Thanks, ill probably switch to the KW's

RCZ	09-22-2009 12:06 PM

You're welcome.

I have a little update for everyone now that the car is finally dialed in.

Went to get an alignment to find out that almost every setting I had before was off. I guess its not OK to go drifting in the rain if you want to keep your alignment intact.

I went with this setup:

Front:
-2.2 Camber
5.6 Caster (locked by the SPL camber arms)
.02 Toe
Rear
-2 Camber
.06 Toe

Result is a car that turns in smoothly and has loads of mechanical grip in corners. The straight line acceleration has suffered a bit with the rear camber, but its not an issue unless you are being silly. It is definitely a little more tail happy than it was before, but I like that, a lot. Overall its a smooth setup, hopefully I will be going on track again soon to test it out. I think the package will be complete with some Stillen Swaybars and a couple ticks stiffer on the suspension. I am still getting a tiny bit of body roll, but that's whats keeping the car comfortable on daily driving so I can deal with it for now.

travisjb

09-22-2009 12:57 PM

tight setup! curious to see if it is too twitchy at the track... i'm running a longer caster angle and more neutral toe settings right now and digging the stability in high speed turns

370zForever

09-27-2009 03:16 PM

How good is the Quaife Differential against the OS Giken Diff??

RCZ	09-27-2009 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb (Post 208356)

tight setup! curious to see if it is too twitchy at the track... i'm running a longer caster angle and more neutral toe settings right now and digging the stability in high speed turns

Will let you know as soon as I know. Feels good on the street, but we all know that doesnt mean anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zForever (Post 215281)

How good is the Quaife Differential against the OS Giken Diff??

I'd pick the OS Giken over the Quaife, but I've been hearing good reviews on the Carbonetics.

RCZ	10-22-2009 10:24 PM

Paying a little visit to the carbon fiber shop on monday ;)

AK370Z

10-22-2009 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 248685)

Paying a little visit to the carbon fiber shop on monday ;)

:excited: Keep us posted.

CrownR426

10-22-2009 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 248694)

:excited: Keep us posted.

:tup:

I'll b lookin into this!

theDreamer

10-23-2009 07:34 AM

:excited:

ssqpolo

10-23-2009 04:17 PM

carbon fiber shop? i need to see this place! lol keep us posted.

RCZ	10-23-2009 07:42 PM

^ you try to steal enough of my things so I'm gonna go ahead and not tell you where it is :)

I will keep everyone posted, best case scenario I leave a lot of pieces there for molding on Monday. Depending on what we figure out, maybe some pics of fresh carbon by week's end.

CrownR426

10-23-2009 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 249675)

:yum:

zulus370Z

10-23-2009 10:19 PM

Keps us posted RCZ.
When Are you going back to Homestead?
Could you give me some pointers/website/info of where I would need to go in order to register for a track day... Never been to a car track day, but would love to try it out.

RCZ	10-24-2009 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zulus370Z (Post 249811)

As soon as I get a few things done with the car and the weather cools down. I need some track worthy brake pads and rotors.

Yeah, check out the different clubs down here. I love doing FARA and Hooked on driving. (hookedondriving.com) check it out and see when the next trackday is. I have credit for a trackday so I could probably go on the next one.

I'll let you know next time im going..

ssqpolo

10-24-2009 04:16 PM

LOL!! nice one. i'll do some snooping to see which deals i can pull out from underneath u haha. theres on offer for a "custom tt", but i am not quite sure.

RCZ	10-26-2009 11:52 AM

hehe

Anyway, sorry guys, meeting postponed till wednesday. I'll keep you all updated

JoeD	10-26-2009 06:51 PM

-rep for blue balls. :icon23:

RCZ	10-26-2009 10:27 PM

I know I know, I wanted to do it earlier but thats life.

Any Nismo owners in Miami?

RCZ	10-27-2009 03:21 PM

Osiris dyno tune scheduled for Saturday. Will let u guys know what the results are.

theDreamer

10-27-2009 03:53 PM

So glad to see everyone getting tuning done now. :D

RCZ	10-27-2009 04:42 PM

Just, just gotta make more power than semtex and I'll be happy :)

Who has the highest HP NA 370z on the boards??

theDreamer

10-27-2009 04:45 PM

I think it is between you, RCZ, Wstar (but the auto hurts him by a couple), beyond that most people either just have exhaust/intake or exhaust/HFC. Also, with the colder weather I am sure people might see a nice "increase" in WHP.

RCZ	10-27-2009 04:52 PM

you mean, me, semtex and wstar right?

theDreamer

10-27-2009 05:00 PM

Yeah, did not realize the journal I was in. :owned:
Though wstar has moved onto Fast Intentions exhaust so that will be another variable in results.

RCZ	11-16-2009 08:53 AM

Hey everyone, decided to put up a quickie from my tune the other day. I think a couple of the pulls go to 8,000RPM. Quality should be HD, but youtube is taking a while to process the video. Its a shame though, it was a 700mb 3 minute file. Looks great in HD ;)

[YOUTUBEHQ]Vm4gkzLn9hE[/YOUTUBEHQ]

370Zsteve

11-16-2009 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 254937)

Just, just gotta make more power than semtex and I'll be happy :)

I knew it! :icon17:. You two have the same setup, no?

semtex

11-16-2009 09:08 AM

Muhahahaha!!!! :stirthepot:

370Zsteve

11-16-2009 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 282330)

Muhahahaha!!!! :stirthepot:

lmao Semtex. I feel RCZ's wallet getting lighter as we speak :stirthepot:

RCZ	11-16-2009 11:38 AM

If I had anything else to spend it on to make power! Im out of bolt on's, Tuning doesnt work! I mean I can slap that pulley on and make 2 more HP... Oh I know what I'll do... I'll wait for a cold cold dry night and schedule dyno time at 3AM when the night is at its peak HP making potential...I'll get you semtex, I'll get you!!! hahaha

No but seriously...Im out of power adders on an NA setup.

EDIT: NOS here I come.

EDIT 2: ^ Not happening.

370Zsteve

11-16-2009 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 282529)

EDIT: NOS here I come.

EDIT 2: ^ Not happening.

:roflpuke2::roflpuke2::roflpuke2:

ssqpolo

11-16-2009 03:00 PM

lol! do it!! i will if u will. but not really

RCZ	11-16-2009 04:42 PM

heh, Im not touching NOS first. When eliminator starts doing it, I'll see how it goes.

370zForever

11-16-2009 06:34 PM

RCZ, did you raise the rev limiter to 8,000 revs....I was just wondering how it feels and sounds cause my Z just loves to rev. With the new intakes, exhaust, cats, headers and whatever else plus the flywheel and arias pistons, the Z just wants more power. Man, it feels like an R8. The low end torque is ballistic, it just takes away (thanks to the flywheel) and the great part is with the tuning, the Z's top end sounds and feels so exciting. I would recommend the JWT flywheel and clutch to anyone. Great combination with the transmission and engine. Anyway, my point is the Z really feels like it could hit 8,000, but I really don't want the engine to be over worked. My engine feels stronger, but I need a personal opinion.....

REV REV REV.............

RCZ	11-16-2009 10:11 PM

My limit is at 8,150RPM actually. Yeah its nice, but the only bad part is that you have to be a lot more careful about banging the limiter on those burnouts and power slides. I think I'm going to use my stock tune to drive around during "normal" hours.

370zForever

11-17-2009 05:58 PM

Cool, I probably will raise it to 8,000 revs at most!! Can't wait to hear the engine roar at the redline.... Thanks for the help

370zForever

11-17-2009 06:43 PM

RCZ, how does your steering feel different after the modifications?? I think the suspension, camber kits, and the unsprung mass reduction really helped as well as lower weight itself....

RCZ	11-17-2009 10:20 PM

well it feels very very heavy with my current alignment settings. I like it because its smooth and predictable. Turn in is so crisp, I love it.

RCZ	12-19-2009 12:11 PM

Little update:

I have 20mm rear spacers, 15mm front spacers, hotchkis swaybars and a stillen pulley to install. All should be on by next week.

I ordered Stock size Nitto NT05's to replace my RE050As, should be here in a few days.

Pictures / videos coming of everything.

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