Who is interested in a full underbody cover for aero?

If you included a small scoop at the rear near the differential to direct air over a diff cooler that would be pretty interesting. Unfortunately they are a PITA to deal with for servicing if you don't have a 2 or a 4 post lift.

NACA ducts for cooling (brakes, diff, etc) and openings for oil changes and such would be part of the design. Its just an idea, it would come in pieces to make shipping easier and cheaper. Tossing ideas around..

Can't wait to see/hear more

I definitely like the idea, I think it's worth investigating.

Will do Chris. We are going to explore all these ideas.

For the time being, we are going to start with smaller/ lower priced items so you guys can get to see the quality of the carbon and the reliability of the manufacturers. Then afterwards we can go in the deep end and start with the more ambitious projects. It is the sensible thing to do for us and for you.

*whispers* B Pillars....

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yeah We are looking into those. As you know the problem is attaching them back to the car efficiently and quickly. Does anyone have theirs off and want to donate for a discount?

Hey RCZ,

Got any info on the weight of the NT05s

Sorry to bother you again, but I just tested these tires and they are unbelievably spectacular. I love these tires and I am going to gladly trade the Michelin A/S plus tires, but I want an idea of if I'm saving any unsprung weight. If I don't save any, It won't make much of a difference because I would still buy the tires, but I'm curious about the weight, so if you have the time or the info already, could you tell me?? This is just a little question I had for curiosity and it's not that important so don't worry about not knowing.....

Thanks

You know something man, I have no clue. I have absolutely no idea. They didnt feel particularly heavy or light when I was carrying them around. Probably within a few pounds up or down from the stockers.

If you are going to buy a set, PM me.

Don't worry bout it man....I was just curious and they probably are a few pounds heavier thn the bridgestone potenzas, but I'm cool...I just need to get a little more money or I'll try to sell the Michelins and get these....

RCZ, any plans for a carbon fiber roof...I'm interested in trying to get one, but it is one of the hardest things to find. No one makes it for the 370z and I don't know anybody that even made it for the 350z. All I see are overlays that look cool, but just add weight. Knowing that Nissan has not really messed with the Z's roof, I'm guessing that it's still made of thick steel, which means that there is good change for weight reduction and lowering the center of gravity. It would be cool to get a carbon roof, but there are still problems other than the rareness and price. I don't really remember them, but it was something about weakness to UV radiation and structural rigidity, but carbon roof still sounds like a good idea. Any ideas RCZ???

It would be awesome, but the problem is the engineering that goes into the structural rigidity of the piece. If it were as easy as slapping a sheet of carbon in there, it would have been done already. So it takes a lot of R&D, not the easy kind either. Can it be done? Sure, with enough money you can do anything.

Its a good idea to lower the center of gravity, but the engineering behind it is way out of my league and way out of most aftermarket company's leagues. If you hear about one though, let me know.

UPDATE:

FINALLY installed the Stillen pulley. Drove in torrential rain on the way home so not much testing it out done, but the car does feel a little more responsive and like it wants to rev up quicker (read "go sideways everywhere" quicker). Wont be conclusive until i can really check it out tomorrow.

Also did my oil change with some redline oil, its the first time I've deviated from the Nissan recommended ester oil and everything seems perfect. I will comment on average oil temperature differences as time goes by. Plenty of traffic on the way home, temp hovered at 180, but it was raining and cool out so that's not conclusive either.

Lastly... NT05s in the cool rain = fun!

Good to here on the Stillen pulley, my next mod. How do you feel the Stillen differs if any from NST? Also how was the response off the line?

Gonna pm ya on some suspension advise.