What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

filip00

I finally got around to installing brake cooling ducts. I was pondering a super detailed job, but in the end I settled with a pretty simple solution. I just routed two pipes (not too large, around 2,5" diameter) right next to the splash tray and over the sway bar towards the middle of the wheel. It's not super accurate and it's probably not as efficient as it could be, but I'm sure it will be better than stock.
I also cut the entrance of the tubes with a long V on the bottom side, so it's a wider entrance area but also so that rocks and trash wouldn't get scooped up that easily. It's not much, but for now it will be enough.

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abm89

The replacement headlight came in early last week and it is definitely much better. There's a sharp cutoff on the low beam with a decent spread of light. (Pics to come later)

I did however get some sound clips of the car:

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runwhatyabrng

picked up a set of tires for autocross and lapping days: Nankang Sportnex CR-S
275/35R18 front and 295/35R18 rear . Replacing old R888 that were mostly for lapping.

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abm89

I've heard Nankang has a good line of track tires. I've seen them on GT Porsches at the shop frequent.

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runwhatyabrng

In street tire class, Grassroots Motorsports has rated them up there along with Bridgestone RE-71RS For endurance and speed. Everyone I know that use them only have good things to say

abm89

That's extremely high praise! Bridgestone is excellent for track performance. All of that R&D from SuperGT is filtering down.

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abm89

I installed a crappy Ebay spoiler to go with my Aeromotions. i got sick of seeing the poor thing collecting dust so I decided to experiment. It required some trimming and admittedly, it was not my best work. However, that's why I bought an Ebay one and not a real NISMO spoiler) Lots of cutting.



Side note, I would love to have a new NISMO. They really fixed the front end of the car. I just can't fathom paying 70K for a Z. I'd rather buy a 380RS and let it sit in Japan until I could import it.

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Rjk370z

^^ Looks great! I like that wing.

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Rjk370z

Installed the hood vents this weekend. Kept having issues with the revit gun jamming. But, came out alright.

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Averying

What was your weapon of choice to cut the hood, and how’d that process go for you?


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2009 Sport Touring | Platinum Graphite | GTM Stage 1 Supercharger | BC BR Coilovers | Hotchkis Swaybar | Z1 FUCAs | AME TM-02 Wheels | Z1 2-piece Front Rotors | Z1 Clutch & Flywheel | Invidia Gemini Catback | GTM Resonated Test Pipes

Rjk370z

Picked one of these bad boys up,


It comes with a 3in wheel. But, I would def recommended getting the one with the 4in wheel.

Process was not too hard. Took my time measuring and taping the templates. And I would take breaks so the batteries can charge and the tool can cool off. Probably a 5-6hr job.

The best part of the job. Is explaining to the wife why I am "upgrading" my car.

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Kzonts

I’m thinking about doing this upgrade as well, even though I’m not boosted.

When my wife see’s I’m slicing up the car, she’s going to flip!

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2019 Magnetic Black Roadster
FI Exhaust | EVO-R Rear Diffuser | Artwork Bodyshop Front Splitter | Tuned By Specialty Z

Rjk370z

Just tell her its for the safety precautions. Always works

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abm89

I don't know how hot it gets in SC, but it's worth the upgrade even if you are not running forced induction. My when moving rarely go above 187F. on a nice day, they hang around 183-185F. The rate at which heat is removed after stitting still is amazing. I only have the center vent too.

Just make sure all of the plastics inside of the bumper are in place and in working order. Those air guides improve efficiency.

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Inflaymes

Installed my Z1 intakes today along with the Dewla Dezign air guide. The Dewla took way too long! I actually called the guy and we figured out the issues. I had to pop rivets and cut some metal out (where Nissan tried to make their own guide to the radiator on top of the crash bar. Dewla ended up changing their PDF after i told him what i did and sent pictures. The intakes weren't too bad to install. I ended up running to the store 3 times and having various issues here and there. I also installed my new bottom diffuser with scrape protection. FYI. I bought it from Nengun and only paid around 450? with shipping from Japan.

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