GTM STG 2 SC, when will it be available?

jran76 · 03-29-2011, 10:56 PM

Cool, thanks guys.

Mr.Squeeze · 03-30-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dixon cider

I'm going to GTM on Thursday, I will see what I can find out. I'm also slated to get the stage 2. My car has been there since October.

Wow thats a very long time I am curious to see what a stage 2 of the blower can do as well.

dixon cider · 03-30-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

Wow thats a very long time I am curious to see what a stage 2 of the blower can do as well.

I knew going into it that it would be a while. They are using my car as a test car.

Mr.Squeeze · 03-30-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dixon cider

I knew going into it that it would be a while. They are using my car as a test car.

Got you I know most of that time has been taken up cause Sam was waiting for the stage 2 unit. I didnt know your car was being used for testing.

dixon cider · 03-30-2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

Got you I know most of that time has been taken up cause Sam was waiting for the stage 2 unit. I didnt know your car was being used for testing.

yessir

GUTCH · 04-24-2011, 03:50 AM

Fist of all let me say that I have the utmost respect for Sam and the entire GTM team.

I noticed people in the SC thread stating that if one wants a GTM product then they wait for it to be ready, or it's ready when Sam says it's ready etc.

However, unless I'm mistaken, I believe that Sam did state that the SC Stage II kit would be released or announced at the end of March. Granted he's busy and that's great. But un update on the issue I feel is warranted.

No harm intended.

jran76 · 04-25-2011, 02:46 PM

I agree with the above, but being around Nissan's and GTM for a long time, I know that:
A. GTM is not great with updates until things are done (I don't really blame them as it just gets everyone even more worked up). Once done, they usually provide very thorough information.
B. They are always a behind on projects like this. Again, I understand this as it is due to customer cars that pay the bills, and development and part delays that happen with any project like this.

SAM@GTM · 04-25-2011, 04:08 PM

This is a valid question and no offense taken. To summarize what the delay in this process is, we are trying to give the best product and design possible for the stage 2 setup. We received the supercharger 2 months ago and we could have produced a stage 2 kit within 2 weeks if we would have reused the majority of the stage 1 components like the intake and piping. Instead, we wanted to give the stage 2 the best intake design possible which has resulted in a lot more time required to do that. I think our ambition to offer a superior product overrides our desire to release a product onto the market that could be better. Because of that, we run into these delays but it will be worth it in the end.

Sam

Quote:

Originally Posted by GUTCH

Fist of all let me say that I have the utmost respect for Sam and the entire GTM team.

I noticed people in the SC thread stating that if one wants a GTM product then they wait for it to be ready, or it's ready when Sam says it's ready etc.

However, unless I'm mistaken, I believe that Sam did state that the SC Stage II kit would be released or announced at the end of March. Granted he's busy and that's great. But un update on the issue I feel is warranted.

No harm intended.

GUTCH · 04-25-2011, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the information Sam.

I had prepared an off topic response for "fuct", but I guess the moderators beat me to it.

christian370z · 04-25-2011, 07:36 PM

And this is why I am inclined to invest in a GTM FI kit. It is done right with all the factors taken into consideration before it is shipped to the customer.

roplusbee · 04-25-2011, 08:35 PM

Most def. I was going to wait it out and go with the S2 SC kit, but I opted to go with the TT kit. Gonna have Zerolift do my install and tune, but I will be watching closely for the specs/results of this kit as well.

NewYorkJon34 · 04-25-2011, 09:08 PM

Cool Sam, thanks for the info but is there an time estimate for when the kit should be ready? I ask so I know when to ready my money for this kit, not to pressure u

GUTCH · 04-26-2011, 03:38 AM

Sam, this may be an easier question to answer:

Will an automatic transmission upgrade be released to coincide with the announcement of the stage II SC kit? I ask because as we know, some autos are struggling with the power of the stage I kit.

Mr&Mrs · 04-27-2011, 01:33 AM

^ my main reason for doing body upgrades until something is done for the AT.

SAM@GTM · 04-27-2011, 04:32 PM

We have made some great progress in the transmission development. Currently, we have factory replacement parts upgraded clutches that will allow us at least 20% torque capacity increase and we are just finalizing the hard parts aspect (drums, pistons, etc) which will allow us to add additional clutch plates and friction surfaces. We're trying to keep quiet on this so that we aren't bombarded by "is it done yet?....how about now?....now?"

Overall, it is looking very promising. Our biggest problem as usual, is there's simply not enough hours in the day...even when I don't sleep.

Sam

Quote:

Originally Posted by GUTCH

Sam, this may be an easier question to answer:

Will an automatic transmission upgrade be released to coincide with the announcement of the stage II SC kit? I ask because as we know, some autos are struggling with the power of the stage I kit.

03-29-2011, 10:56 PM	#166 (permalink)
jran76 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 74 Drives: 09 G37S Sedan 6MT Rep Power: 16	Cool, thanks guys. __________________ 2009 G37S Sedan-6MT: Advan / Volk / Tein / SPC / Invidia / Cobb / K&N

04-25-2011, 02:46 PM	#172 (permalink)
jran76 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 74 Drives: 09 G37S Sedan 6MT Rep Power: 16	I agree with the above, but being around Nissan's and GTM for a long time, I know that: A. GTM is not great with updates until things are done (I don't really blame them as it just gets everyone even more worked up). Once done, they usually provide very thorough information. B. They are always a behind on projects like this. Again, I understand this as it is due to customer cars that pay the bills, and development and part delays that happen with any project like this. __________________ 2009 G37S Sedan-6MT: Advan / Volk / Tein / SPC / Invidia / Cobb / K&N

04-25-2011, 07:36 PM	#175 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	And this is why I am inclined to invest in a GTM FI kit. It is done right with all the factors taken into consideration before it is shipped to the customer. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

04-25-2011, 08:35 PM	#176 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Most def. I was going to wait it out and go with the S2 SC kit, but I opted to go with the TT kit. Gonna have Zerolift do my install and tune, but I will be watching closely for the specs/results of this kit as well. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

04-27-2011, 01:33 AM	#179 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	^ my main reason for doing body upgrades until something is done for the AT. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

04-24-2011, 03:50 AM	#171 (permalink)
GUTCH Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 134 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 15	Fist of all let me say that I have the utmost respect for Sam and the entire GTM team. I noticed people in the SC thread stating that if one wants a GTM product then they wait for it to be ready, or it's ready when Sam says it's ready etc. However, unless I'm mistaken, I believe that Sam did state that the SC Stage II kit would be released or announced at the end of March. Granted he's busy and that's great. But un update on the issue I feel is warranted. No harm intended.

04-25-2011, 04:31 PM	#174 (permalink)
GUTCH Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 134 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the information Sam. I had prepared an off topic response for "fuct", but I guess the moderators beat me to it.

04-25-2011, 09:08 PM	#177 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Cool Sam, thanks for the info but is there an time estimate for when the kit should be ready? I ask so I know when to ready my money for this kit, not to pressure u

04-26-2011, 03:38 AM	#178 (permalink)
GUTCH Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 134 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 15	Sam, this may be an easier question to answer: Will an automatic transmission upgrade be released to coincide with the announcement of the stage II SC kit? I ask because as we know, some autos are struggling with the power of the stage I kit.