May have to join you guys one of these days too.

Gotta get some free time and extra money for road-trip gas though. :tup:

Finally pulled the trigger on my Quaife LSD. (And nismo diff cover... Why not)

Can't wait to se how we do in the snow. Stock VLSD is nearly worthless when it's slippery out.

Installed next week, stay tuned!

Finished put my dash back in (replaced the 3 gauges) and cleaned out my oil cooler and changed my oil, installed a Greddy turbo oil pan,and a TWM short shifter.:tup:

Finally going to throw on my motordyne M370 today

Got around to installing my Z1 urethane transmission mount. Awesome upgrade!

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getting ready to start my powertrix coilover install!

Opted to leave my z in garage and take FJ to airport. .. Good call!

Got to have me some of those wheels! Sweet!

After a spa day for the Z yesterday, bubble bath, AKA foamer, citrus soak, and treadacure, the Z took a needed day off relaxing on a cloudy Florida day under the carport to get ready for another week of furious interstate driving.

I looked at the car in the garage and noticed how dirty it was and thought I might wash it. I ended up back inside sitting next to the warm fireplace. That is so much better than frozen fingers. I am so anxious for spring to get here so I can go for a drive.

Finished up my GT Mat install in the rear hatch. Very pleased with the product and final results :tup:

http://www.the370z.com/members/jarbl...hatch-view.jpg

waxed and ready for the week. :)

With the new pin stripes in the grille.http://www.the370z.com/members/scorp...ips-grille.jpg

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What does that do? Less vibration or something?

So while i was putting my M370 on, i decided to do this
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and this
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Ran out of paint, so its not finished until tomorrow...

It reduces movement of the transmission during acceleration and deceleration, and gives you a more solid feel. The OEM mount is really designed to reduce as much NVH as possible from the cabin. Its just like the diff bushings, they are soft and mushy, and allow tons of movement with the powertrain.

I'm probably going to buy Z1 urethane engine mounts and diff bushings next.

:tup: MJB new one looks much more solid!

Yeah, it sure is. And I was able to shed 1lb :tup:

How much extra cabin noise is there? I'd like to do this upgrade, but wanted to know how noisy it gets over stock? Especially if you add a lightweight flywheel to the mix.

Honestly, I haven't noticed any increase in noise or anything. I also have a lightweight flywheel.

We will have to do something before the weather gets unbearable!

I have terrible roads in my area and really looking to do this soon, how much quieter do you think the change was?

Stellar work Jar! :tup:

Don't expect to NOT hear pebbles bouncing up in your wheel well or anything. It seems to be most effective against general road noise vibrating through the tires. Stuff that bounces up underneath the car definitely sounds more muted, though. I only have two short drives with the install so far, so I will have a better idea after a few days. But right now, it is better than I imagined :tup: :tup:

There are before videos, so I'm going to try to do a comparison after video that mimics the before one as close as possible. The videos include an audio (stock, unfortunately) test while parked and a driving test accelerating to and cruising @ 70 mph. I just wish we had more video of varying road surfaces - the road we were on was pretty quiet so I'm not sure how much difference there will be. I used a simple decibel app on my iPhone, so we'll have to use the same method for comparison. I didn't get my hands on a nice SpL meter until this weekend after I was half way done with the install, but I will use it for a final result dB reading even if it doesn't have a before reading to compare.

Also, while I am impressed with the hatch sound now, I think that doing the doors will be even more noticeable since I sit a lot closer to them. I can't say for sure how the overall dB readings would change. I am definitely planning to do the doors, but I'll have to pick up some more GT Mat Onyx. The hatch took all 18 squares that I had.

Thank you, sir. That means a lot coming from a guy who's doing his own turbo install :tiphat:

Unless you finish the project with a mass loaded vinyl barrier and closed cell foam. GT Mat takes the "ping" noise out of the rocks hitting the wheel well.

Exactly, you still hear them, but they are muted and don't make the metallic "ping" sound :tup:

Just dropped her off for a wheel alignment. I really need to get a lifetime one set up already.

:excited: Evo-R lip is in LA customs.

:iagree:

New TWM Shifter Knob

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A nice wash and wax
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[QUOTE=JARblue;2182932]Don't expect to NOT hear pebbles bouncing up in your wheel well or anything. It seems to be most effective against general road noise vibrating through the tires. Stuff that bounces up underneath the car definitely sounds more muted, though. I only have two short drives with the install so far, so I will have a better idea after a few days. But right now, it is better than I imagined :tup: :tup:

There are before videos, so I'm going to try to do a comparison after video that mimics the before one as close as possible. The videos include an audio (stock, unfortunately) test while parked and a driving test accelerating to and cruising @ 70 mph. I just wish we had more video of varying road surfaces - the road we were on was pretty quiet so I'm not sure how much difference there will be. I used a simple decibel app on my iPhone, so we'll have to use the same method for comparison. I didn't get my hands on a nice SpL meter until this weekend after I was half way done with the install, but I will use it for a final result dB reading even if it doesn't have a before reading to compare.

Also, while I am impressed with the hatch sound now, I think that doing the doors will be even more noticeable since I sit a lot closer to them. I can't say for sure how the overall dB readings would change. I am definitely planning to do the doors, but I'll have to pick up some more GT Mat Onyx. The hatch took all 18 squares that I had.

First of all, Nice Job :tup: Like you, did the hatch and I also did the doors. Biggest difference in doors for me is hearing my speakers better, as I just got reg sound system that comes w/spt pkg.

Washed, clay bar & waxed Z & GTI. Time for a beer :yum:

I was able to give her a quick wash yesterday and am planning on finally using my Porter Cable this upcoming weekend

I watched a few videos on Youtube and feel confident that I should know what I'm doing :tup:

This came in the mail today :tup:

Nice!! Still cant decide between the V1 and 9500xi for the Z. I have the 9500xi in my truck and love it

Put my coilovers on yesterday but ran short on time on adjustment.
Heres how it sat after I finished yesterday
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Heres how it sat originally when I first installed :roflpuke2:

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BUT! This is the beast I face when I come home every night.....
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I've raised it up and will snap more shots after I wash her tonight :D

More bondo and sanding on my hood.

Pinstripes Anyone?


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