Gtm sc and racelogic question

TraumaRN · 01-31-2011, 11:30 PM

Hey fellas I have a quick question for hose of you out there with forced induction. In about six weeks I will be getting a sage1 sc from gtm installed on my z. Sam also has a deal where you get the sc oil cooler and the racelogic traction control module installed. My question is is it worth the extra $ for the traction control or would that money be better spent on brake upgrades. Would love to hear from anyone who has expeience with the racelogic traction control system. Thanks!

Fezzik · 02-01-2011, 12:32 AM

That supercharger isnt going to do you any good unless you have traction. With that much power you can lose traction in first 4 gears if you wanted. But just a note. I do not have it on my car.

djpathfinder · 02-01-2011, 12:49 AM

IMO...upgrade your brakes first after the SC. Test out the new thrust and see if you really need a traction control unit.

shumby · 02-01-2011, 12:55 AM

TCU is nice but if you are going one or the other i say breaks. Now with that said Ask Sam. He is an honest guy and will give you the truth. He is not just in this to make a sale. He will talk to you see what you are looking for out of your kit and let you nkow what to do. He is definatly not a guty to tell you to getsomething just so he gets a few extra dollars

Z eliminator · 02-01-2011, 08:02 AM

Since your wife drives the car harder than you do She would be the one who would need the traction control. When i get my SC with the TC i will let you know how well it works with the 4.08 gears.

Still waiting for her call.

JB-370z · 02-01-2011, 08:08 AM

Bullitt should have a review of the unit soon, interested in some user insight. if it will work on almost 1000hp build, should have no problem taking care of 400-600whp.

bullitt5897 · 02-01-2011, 08:36 AM

There are a few cars that already have it one being a nismo Z and SCer I believe... Check out Sam's You tube page it has videos of that Z and you can hear traction control cut on

TraumaRN · 02-04-2011, 11:48 AM

Cool thanks guys. Think Im gonna go with the traction control and add the brakes on later as I will be able to do that myself as opposed to putting in the traction control myself. Thanks

toner123 · 02-04-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TraumaRN

Cool thanks guys. Think Im gonna go with the traction control and add the brakes on later as I will be able to do that myself as opposed to putting in the traction control myself. Thanks

I would do the same. Wish sam had a deal with the racelogic when i bought my TT kit lol.
Frank

prescott3656 · 02-04-2011, 12:00 PM

I noticed the RaceLogic unit was 2k+ from GTM. Does anyone know if this the installed price? I am curious because the unit is only $595 euro on the RaceLogic site which is approx ~ $810 usd. There seems to be very few places to buy it in the US.

toner123 · 02-04-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by prescott3656

I noticed the RaceLogic unit was 2k+ from GTM. Does anyone know if this the installed price? I am curious because the unit is only $595 euro on the RaceLogic site which is approx ~ $810 usd. There seems to be very few places to buy it in the US.

well don't hold me to this. The unit you get from GTM has all the bells and whistels and when i was looking at race logic website the one you are refering to i think doesn't ave everything. I found there website to be a little confusing. None the less though I think sam has to make a wiring harness for you and all to make this work. I also believe the price includes the tuning part of it so you get as much from it as possible. I want to say no on thats the price installed because when i spoke to sam that was the price for me also and we both know he isn't installing it since I am on the other side of the country
Frank

prescott3656 · 02-04-2011, 12:21 PM

Thanks Frank, I guess that makes sense. I have been interested in it, but I am also on the east coast. I plan on getting the GTM SC installed in the next 2 months at Hill's Garage. I'm not sure if the traction control is something they could install as well. I guess Sam would know.

bullitt5897 · 02-04-2011, 12:26 PM

they should be able to install the RaceLogic TC system. Sam has great instructions on all of their products and they document everything.

When people and shops get GTM installs wrong its because they didnt read the instructions...

toner123 · 02-04-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by prescott3656

Thanks Frank, I guess that makes sense. I have been interested in it, but I am also on the east coast. I plan on getting the GTM SC installed in the next 2 months at Hill's Garage. I'm not sure if the traction control is something they could install as well. I guess Sam would know.

lol you have nothing to worry about frank hill can install that. Good guy and a good mechanic. When i build my engine he is going to be the one doing it.
Tell them i said hi they will know me.
Frank

#452-LE · 02-04-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by toner123

I would do the same. Wish sam had a deal with the racelogic when i bought my TT kit lol.
Frank

Agreed, but that is exactly what keeps us modding away!!!

01-31-2011, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
TraumaRN Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Palmdale Posts: 12 Drives: 370z 6speed Rep Power: 14	Gtm sc and racelogic question Hey fellas I have a quick question for hose of you out there with forced induction. In about six weeks I will be getting a sage1 sc from gtm installed on my z. Sam also has a deal where you get the sc oil cooler and the racelogic traction control module installed. My question is is it worth the extra $ for the traction control or would that money be better spent on brake upgrades. Would love to hear from anyone who has expeience with the racelogic traction control system. Thanks!

02-01-2011, 12:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	IMO...upgrade your brakes first after the SC. Test out the new thrust and see if you really need a traction control unit. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

02-01-2011, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	TCU is nice but if you are going one or the other i say breaks. Now with that said Ask Sam. He is an honest guy and will give you the truth. He is not just in this to make a sale. He will talk to you see what you are looking for out of your kit and let you nkow what to do. He is definatly not a guty to tell you to getsomething just so he gets a few extra dollars __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

02-01-2011, 08:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	Since your wife drives the car harder than you do She would be the one who would need the traction control. When i get my SC with the TC i will let you know how well it works with the 4.08 gears. Still waiting for her call. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

02-01-2011, 08:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Bullitt should have a review of the unit soon, interested in some user insight. if it will work on almost 1000hp build, should have no problem taking care of 400-600whp. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

02-01-2011, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fezzik Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 182 Drives: G37 Vert 6mt White Rep Power: 15	That supercharger isnt going to do you any good unless you have traction. With that much power you can lose traction in first 4 gears if you wanted. But just a note. I do not have it on my car.

02-01-2011, 08:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	There are a few cars that already have it one being a nismo Z and SCer I believe... Check out Sam's You tube page it has videos of that Z and you can hear traction control cut on __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-04-2011, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
TraumaRN Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Palmdale Posts: 12 Drives: 370z 6speed Rep Power: 14	Cool thanks guys. Think Im gonna go with the traction control and add the brakes on later as I will be able to do that myself as opposed to putting in the traction control myself. Thanks

02-04-2011, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
prescott3656 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 G37s Sedan Rep Power: 15	I noticed the RaceLogic unit was 2k+ from GTM. Does anyone know if this the installed price? I am curious because the unit is only $595 euro on the RaceLogic site which is approx ~ $810 usd. There seems to be very few places to buy it in the US.

02-04-2011, 12:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
prescott3656 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 G37s Sedan Rep Power: 15	Thanks Frank, I guess that makes sense. I have been interested in it, but I am also on the east coast. I plan on getting the GTM SC installed in the next 2 months at Hill's Garage. I'm not sure if the traction control is something they could install as well. I guess Sam would know.

02-04-2011, 12:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	they should be able to install the RaceLogic TC system. Sam has great instructions on all of their products and they document everything. When people and shops get GTM installs wrong its because they didnt read the instructions... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*