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cookZmonster · 01-24-2011, 12:35 AM

It actually wont be technically driveable while you have it

the alignment is WAY off at the moment from the suspension replacement/adjustment. I am sure the three of us (me, matt, mike) will work out something though

how many 370Z's have you driven that are 540HP at the rear wheels Matt? lol

bigaudiofanat · 01-24-2011, 08:08 AM

None but lets see

BMW 740IL Dinan for 3 weeks

Nismo 370z

3 Nissan 370z's

And a 350z.

Oh and almost drove a audi r8 v10. The dealer said yesterday that if it was nicer they would let us take it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhHxDgkDN0k

bigaudiofanat · 01-24-2011, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

no, you wont even have access to the keys

Wicked CAS · 01-24-2011, 12:31 PM

So what did you all decide for equipment?

37Z · 02-19-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

The install will be done at my shop with Mats assistance, the majority of the custom fabrication will be donr by me and a partner. Matt has dome more 370Z installs than any person I personally know and his knowledge of the car and his attention to detail when wiring will be a valued addition to the project. If there are any critics you are free to add your input once the work is started. Also cookZmonster, 6spd coupe is a well respected member of the car audio community and any advice he gives is worth consideration

So, are any pics available?

Where did you locate the sub and amps?

speedfreak28 · 02-21-2011, 07:49 PM

Pics will be posted as progress is made, Right now we're finishing up the sound deadening and fabricating the framework for the amp rack and crossovers. The framework is all steel for strength and durability purposes. I dont like to post pics during the process but once the work is done an extensive start to finish build log will be posted. stay tuned

LinPark · 02-21-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

Pics will be posted as progress is made, Right now we're finishing up the sound deadening and fabricating the framework for the amp rack and crossovers. The framework is all steel for strength and durability purposes. I dont like to post pics during the process but once the work is done an extensive start to finish build log will be posted. stay tuned

Framework for an amp rack and crossovers made out of steel? Is this going in a 370Z or an Escalade stretch limo?

Can't wait to see how this turns out and hope to run into at a car show so I can get the full effect! Will it require 3D glasses?

speedfreak28 · 02-21-2011, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

Framework for an amp rack and crossovers made out of steel? Is this going in a 370Z or an Escalade stretch limo?

Can't wait to see how this turns out and hope to run into at a car show so I can get the full effect! Will it require 3D glasses?

^ exactly the comments I try to avoid. If you knew anything about fabrication you woulda kept quiet. I kinda hope you do run into him at a show so you can feel more embarassed.

bigaudiofanat · 02-21-2011, 09:27 PM

So far it is going well we are waiting for a bit more progress before starting a thread you will all enjoy it.

LinPark · 02-21-2011, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

^ exactly the comments I try to avoid. If you knew anything about fabrication you woulda kept quiet. I kinda hope you do run into him at a show so you can feel more embarassed.

Sorry, I didn't realize we had removed all humor and sarcasm from this thread - I'm a fan of big's and he's helped me in the past. Good luck with the work and look forward to the pics. Peace out man!

speedfreak28 · 02-21-2011, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

Sorry, I didn't realize we had removed all humor and sarcasm from this thread - I'm a fan of big's and he's helped me in the past. Good luck with the work and look forward to the pics. Peace out man!

Sorry I mistook your comments, Im usually the most sarcastic A-hole you'll ever meet lol. Its my fault for not detailing what I was actually talking about.I just noticed how many people on this forum are quick to criticize without a knowledge base to back their comments.
The metal amp rack and boxes for the crossovers were designed to save weight and make sure the owner doesnt have to worry about a component coming loose when cornering at 70 mph. The car is pretty serious and the owner wanted an audio system to match. Heres a link with a little info about the car
YouTube - GTM 370Z TWIN TURBO WITH TRACTION CONTROL THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE " NOT A BMW "

LinPark · 02-22-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

Sorry I mistook your comments, Im usually the most sarcastic A-hole you'll ever meet lol. Its my fault for not detailing what I was actually talking about.I just noticed how many people on this forum are quick to criticize without a knowledge base to back their comments.
The metal amp rack and boxes for the crossovers were designed to save weight and make sure the owner doesnt have to worry about a component coming loose when cornering at 70 mph. The car is pretty serious and the owner wanted an audio system to match. Heres a link with a little info about the car
YouTube - GTM 370Z TWIN TURBO WITH TRACTION CONTROL THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE " NOT A BMW "

HOLY MOLY! That car is sick! He needs to put that thing on the national circuit of shows so we can all enjoy it.

cookZmonster · 02-23-2011, 12:53 AM

I flew over to NJ a couple weekends ago and met the fellas. Speed and Big (or Mike and Matt respectively) were professional and gave me a quick tour of the shop and we got straight to it. We went over some design details, a couple of discussions about functionality and placement as well as some other exterior (minor) adjustments. I shared some of my wishes and wants with them and they made quick work of any concerns and questions

I'm happy to see that the guys not only know their stuff inside and out, they also are just as excited to DO the work as I am to HAVE IT DONE

To me that is a good omen (well.. assuming I were a superstitious person).

About the YouTube Video:

I sent the car to California to gt motorsports (Sam) in Rancho Cucamongo to have ALL of the engine/transmission/traction control/exhaust done. I can run the car daily around 475-500 HP or I can change with a touch of a button to ~550 HP. So far the car and the work in California seems solid, although I have to say for the price I paid, the car should have been done much faster than the 8-9 months that it took (although there was a small diversion to another shop in that time frame). Sam is the head guy there at gt motorsports and he always had a reason why it wasn't done no matter how many times I called and tried to get the car finished up. The other problem is that the customer service there (ESPECIALLY for the cost) was really poor. Not only did the work take MUCH MUCH longer than I was quoted, but Sam provided NO PAPERWORK WHATSOEVER for the equipment like the turbo-boost controller, settings etc etc. On top of that he told me MANY times that I was going to get a boatload of data, dynos, settings, before and after photos, readings, videos, all kinds of things to make me comfortable with the build. I received exactly NONE of those things at all, as in NOTHING

As an owner of multiple businesses myself I am fully aware of what it takes to manage customers (including difficult ones), to handle shifting productions schedules etc etc. I just have to say that for the LARGE amount of money I paid to Sam at gt motorsports I expected SO MUCH more.

Sorry to go on about something not related to this forum really, just thought I would share a little about my experience so far.

Keep an eye out for updates from the fellas!

37Z · 03-10-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookZmonster

I flew over to NJ a couple weekends ago and met the fellas. Speed and Big (or Mike and Matt respectively) were professional and gave me a quick tour of the shop and we got straight to it. We went over some design details, a couple of discussions about functionality and placement as well as some other exterior (minor) adjustments. I shared some of my wishes and wants with them and they made quick work of any concerns and questions

I'm happy to see that the guys not only know their stuff inside and out, they also are just as excited to DO the work as I am to HAVE IT DONE

To me that is a good omen (well.. assuming I were a superstitious person).

About the YouTube Video:

I sent the car to California to gt motorsports (Sam) in Rancho Cucamongo to have ALL of the engine/transmission/traction control/exhaust done. I can run the car daily around 475-500 HP or I can change with a touch of a button to ~550 HP. So far the car and the work in California seems solid, although I have to say for the price I paid, the car should have been done much faster than the 8-9 months that it took (although there was a small diversion to another shop in that time frame). Sam is the head guy there at gt motorsports and he always had a reason why it wasn't done no matter how many times I called and tried to get the car finished up. The other problem is that the customer service there (ESPECIALLY for the cost) was really poor. Not only did the work take MUCH MUCH longer than I was quoted, but Sam provided NO PAPERWORK WHATSOEVER for the equipment like the turbo-boost controller, settings etc etc. On top of that he told me MANY times that I was going to get a boatload of data, dynos, settings, before and after photos, readings, videos, all kinds of things to make me comfortable with the build. I received exactly NONE of those things at all, as in NOTHING

As an owner of multiple businesses myself I am fully aware of what it takes to manage customers (including difficult ones), to handle shifting productions schedules etc etc. I just have to say that for the LARGE amount of money I paid to Sam at gt motorsports I expected SO MUCH more.

Sorry to go on about something not related to this forum really, just thought I would share a little about my experience so far.

Keep an eye out for updates from the fellas!

Any updates? Pictures of the install would be nice.................

KaienZ34 · 03-10-2011, 08:18 PM

I'm in for updates also.

01-24-2011, 08:08 AM	#62 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	None but lets see BMW 740IL Dinan for 3 weeks Nismo 370z 3 Nissan 370z's And a 350z. Oh and almost drove a audi r8 v10. The dealer said yesterday that if it was nicer they would let us take it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhHxDgkDN0k __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 01-24-2011 at 08:13 AM.

01-24-2011, 12:31 PM	#64 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	So what did you all decide for equipment? __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT.

02-21-2011, 09:27 PM	#69 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	So far it is going well we are waiting for a bit more progress before starting a thread you will all enjoy it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

03-10-2011, 08:18 PM	#75 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I'm in for updates also. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html Last edited by KaienZ34; 03-10-2011 at 09:57 PM.

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01-24-2011, 12:35 AM	#61 (permalink)
cookZmonster Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 39 Drives: 2010 40thAn 370Z Rep Power: 15	It actually wont be technically driveable while you have it the alignment is WAY off at the moment from the suspension replacement/adjustment. I am sure the three of us (me, matt, mike) will work out something though how many 370Z's have you driven that are 540HP at the rear wheels Matt? lol

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speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	Pics will be posted as progress is made, Right now we're finishing up the sound deadening and fabricating the framework for the amp rack and crossovers. The framework is all steel for strength and durability purposes. I dont like to post pics during the process but once the work is done an extensive start to finish build log will be posted. stay tuned

02-23-2011, 12:53 AM	#73 (permalink)
cookZmonster Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 39 Drives: 2010 40thAn 370Z Rep Power: 15	I flew over to NJ a couple weekends ago and met the fellas. Speed and Big (or Mike and Matt respectively) were professional and gave me a quick tour of the shop and we got straight to it. We went over some design details, a couple of discussions about functionality and placement as well as some other exterior (minor) adjustments. I shared some of my wishes and wants with them and they made quick work of any concerns and questions I'm happy to see that the guys not only know their stuff inside and out, they also are just as excited to DO the work as I am to HAVE IT DONE To me that is a good omen (well.. assuming I were a superstitious person). About the YouTube Video: I sent the car to California to gt motorsports (Sam) in Rancho Cucamongo to have ALL of the engine/transmission/traction control/exhaust done. I can run the car daily around 475-500 HP or I can change with a touch of a button to ~550 HP. So far the car and the work in California seems solid, although I have to say for the price I paid, the car should have been done much faster than the 8-9 months that it took (although there was a small diversion to another shop in that time frame). Sam is the head guy there at gt motorsports and he always had a reason why it wasn't done no matter how many times I called and tried to get the car finished up. The other problem is that the customer service there (ESPECIALLY for the cost) was really poor. Not only did the work take MUCH MUCH longer than I was quoted, but Sam provided NO PAPERWORK WHATSOEVER for the equipment like the turbo-boost controller, settings etc etc. On top of that he told me MANY times that I was going to get a boatload of data, dynos, settings, before and after photos, readings, videos, all kinds of things to make me comfortable with the build. I received exactly NONE of those things at all, as in NOTHING As an owner of multiple businesses myself I am fully aware of what it takes to manage customers (including difficult ones), to handle shifting productions schedules etc etc. I just have to say that for the LARGE amount of money I paid to Sam at gt motorsports I expected SO MUCH more. Sorry to go on about something not related to this forum really, just thought I would share a little about my experience so far. Keep an eye out for updates from the fellas!