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

mlsully · 03-08-2018, 09:59 PM

Interesting, I could use those in my car. Did want to lose trunk space. What size are those bazooka tubes? 8"?

JARblue · 03-09-2018, 10:23 AM

I've been taking the Z out almost daily this week but just for short 15-30 minutes jaunts to and from the house.

Drove it to work today and have a few errands to run later. Crossing my fingers that the barely cranking battery and broken fuel pump top hat don't strand me somewhere

ChopsZ · 03-09-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoiler

Looks like a cool install.... a write would be nice to see

-Spoiler

Thanks. I'll do a full write-up soon. I'm not even sure I have one started for my car anyway, so it's well past due!

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Originally Posted by mlsully

Interesting, I could use those in my car. Did want to lose trunk space. What size are those bazooka tubes? 8"?

Yes, they're 8's, dual 4 ohm wired in series/parallel for a final 4 ohm load to the amp, meaning a healthy 600 watts. And running two of them, they are so efficient, I had to back off the gain quite a bit on them to get a good blend with the front stage. Just crossovers, levels and time alignment is used. No EQ needed at this point.

JLarson · 03-09-2018, 12:09 PM

Installed FI 12" resonated mid pipe, replacing my unresonated. With long tube headers, it was LOUD and had a lot of drone from 2200 - 2800 rpm, making it tough to drive for long distances (full disclosure: I really enjoyed it most of the time, but I do have to think of my wife occasionally). Also put on the z1 transmission mount.

The sound decrease is remarkable with the 12" resonators. I was stunned at what a difference it made. I'll miss shaking homes and small children, setting off car alarms as I cruise by, but the plus side is I no longer fear driving to Zdayz this May.

But the real hero here is the transmission mount. Love it! Way less movement from my trans, solid shifts, etc - you've heard it before, but it's all true. I'd previously installed the z1 bushing collars and I'm starting to get the cumulative benefits of these small mods. Next up are the diff bushings, but I'm not looking forward to that project

Kzonts · 03-10-2018, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

Installed FI 12" resonated mid pipe, replacing my unresonated. With long tube headers, it was LOUD and had a lot of drone from 2200 - 2800 rpm, making it tough to drive for long distances (full disclosure: I really enjoyed it most of the time, but I do have to think of my wife occasionally). Also put on the z1 transmission mount.

The sound decrease is remarkable with the 12" resonators. I was stunned at what a difference it made. I'll miss shaking homes and small children, setting off car alarms as I cruise by, but the plus side is I no longer fear driving to Zdayz this May.

But the real hero here is the transmission mount. Love it! Way less movement from my trans, solid shifts, etc - you've heard it before, but it's all true. I'd previously installed the z1 bushing collars and I'm starting to get the cumulative benefits of these small mods. Next up are the diff bushings, but I'm not looking forward to that project

I didn't realize the resonators made that much of a difference. I ordered mine with 12" resonators and it seems to be a good balance both inside and outside of the car.

As for the rear diff bushing... Yeah, it's a PITA if you do it laying on your back.

JARblue · 03-09-2018, 10:26 AM

I did have a sputter of fuel starve on the way to the office this morning. With 80 miles on the tank

I went ahead and filled up at the Shell station by my office - it took 4 gallons to fill it lol

ChopsZ · 03-09-2018, 02:20 PM

On my lunch break, installed LED licence plate lights while gassing up the Z. Will take a couple pics tonight... Naturally. LOL

Zingston · 03-10-2018, 11:59 AM

Ordered this lower lip blackout vinyl piece:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-370Z...-/253057011393

For 70$, I'll give it a shot...

Then washed & waxed the Z.

loiro370z · 03-10-2018, 03:21 PM

Painted and intalled Z emblems,Now doing the side marker and the Fairlady emblem.
Got those from Louievee0413 Thanks

hustleman222 · 03-10-2018, 07:39 PM

Broke a neck

overtureZ · 03-10-2018, 08:18 PM

Hurt some feelings, RIP superbee challenger and New C7 Corvette

Buzzkill247 · 03-11-2018, 05:37 PM

Did baseline dyno pulls. 4th gear on 7AT with just Mishimoto post MAF and drop in K&N. Wanted a bit of idea what I will gain when parts get in and get tuned. Managed 285 on first pull.
Next week, full Resonated HFC and 18" resonated TDX w/ carbon fiber, Stillen G3, and 34 row oil cooler come in. Following week tune is scheduled

http://www.the370z.com/members/buzzk...310-123222.jpg

JTM88 · 03-11-2018, 07:16 PM

I wrapped the mirror covers with Black vinyl, and gave her nice polish and wax.

Then of course it was instantly covered in pollen.

Jayhovah · 03-12-2018, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JTM88

I wrapped the mirror covers with Black vinyl, and gave her nice polish and wax.

Then of course it was instantly covered in pollen.

nice wrap job! was it wasy to cut the seam between the mirror body and the plastic base?

JTM88 · 03-13-2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

nice wrap job! was it wasy to cut the seam between the mirror body and the plastic base?

Thanks, I took the covers off so I could wrap around the edges. I don’t trust my cutting skills that much lol.

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03-09-2018, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I've been taking the Z out almost daily this week but just for short 15-30 minutes jaunts to and from the house. Drove it to work today and have a few errands to run later. Crossing my fingers that the barely cranking battery and broken fuel pump top hat don't strand me somewhere __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-09-2018, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,079 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684371	Installed FI 12" resonated mid pipe, replacing my unresonated. With long tube headers, it was LOUD and had a lot of drone from 2200 - 2800 rpm, making it tough to drive for long distances (full disclosure: I really enjoyed it most of the time, but I do have to think of my wife occasionally). Also put on the z1 transmission mount. The sound decrease is remarkable with the 12" resonators. I was stunned at what a difference it made. I'll miss shaking homes and small children, setting off car alarms as I cruise by, but the plus side is I no longer fear driving to Zdayz this May. But the real hero here is the transmission mount. Love it! Way less movement from my trans, solid shifts, etc - you've heard it before, but it's all true. I'd previously installed the z1 bushing collars and I'm starting to get the cumulative benefits of these small mods. Next up are the diff bushings, but I'm not looking forward to that project __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

03-09-2018, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I did have a sputter of fuel starve on the way to the office this morning. With 80 miles on the tank I went ahead and filled up at the Shell station by my office - it took 4 gallons to fill it lol __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-09-2018, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 50 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2302	On my lunch break, installed LED licence plate lights while gassing up the Z. Will take a couple pics tonight... Naturally. LOL __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

03-10-2018, 11:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684371	Ordered this lower lip blackout vinyl piece: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-370Z...-/253057011393 For 70$, I'll give it a shot... Then washed & waxed the Z. Last edited by Zingston; 03-10-2018 at 05:44 PM.

03-08-2018, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
mlsully Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 175 Drives: 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 44	Interesting, I could use those in my car. Did want to lose trunk space. What size are those bazooka tubes? 8"?

03-10-2018, 07:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
hustleman222 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Louisiana Age: 41 Posts: 251 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 3366	Broke a neck __________________ 316whp/262tq 12.38 @ 110mph on 3.91 gears 336whp/273tq Didn't push it hard enough. Turbo Time

03-10-2018, 08:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
overtureZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Middle TN Age: 31 Posts: 319 Drives: Da Boosted Z Rep Power: 10	Hurt some feelings, RIP superbee challenger and New C7 Corvette __________________ Auto/Z Enthusiast - Mechanical Engineer - Fabricator - Do it for dale

03-11-2018, 05:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
Buzzkill247 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FL Age: 50 Posts: 91 Drives: 16 370z KAD GunM 7AT Rep Power: 664	Did baseline dyno pulls. 4th gear on 7AT with just Mishimoto post MAF and drop in K&N. Wanted a bit of idea what I will gain when parts get in and get tuned. Managed 285 on first pull. Next week, full Resonated HFC and 18" resonated TDX w/ carbon fiber, Stillen G3, and 34 row oil cooler come in. Following week tune is scheduled http://www.the370z.com/members/buzzk...310-123222.jpg

03-11-2018, 07:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	I wrapped the mirror covers with Black vinyl, and gave her nice polish and wax. Then of course it was instantly covered in pollen. __________________ 2012 Base Gun Metallic MT6 -CNT Racing CBE-Swift Sport Springs-Sport Akebono BBK-Z1 Motorsports Intakes-König Oversteer Wheels-1320 Resonated Test Pipes -RJM Rev 2.1 Clutch Pedal-

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