RCZ's 370Z Journal.

phelan · 01-26-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

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....

RCZ · 01-26-2010, 08:23 PM

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?

370zForever · 01-28-2010, 10:05 PM

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

RCZ · 01-28-2010, 10:29 PM

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.

370zForever · 01-28-2010, 10:49 PM

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....

370zForever · 02-11-2010, 08:52 PM

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???

RCZ · 02-11-2010, 11:51 PM

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.

RCZ · 02-12-2010, 06:43 PM

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!

ZForce · 02-13-2010, 03:23 PM

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.

RCZ · 02-13-2010, 03:52 PM

Well, I trust Stillen. I know that a lot of engineering goes into all their products and that lets me rest easy. We checked for vibration or wabbling after installing it and it was perfect. After driving around today, it feels good. Its definitely not as noticeable as a light weight flywheel, but its nice and the car feels smoother. Its like the difference you feel when you turn the AC on/off...

Sure, PM away.

ZForce · 02-13-2010, 04:14 PM

That's what I was hoping to hear: Stillen = quality parts and a lot of R&D put into their products, plus good customer experience.

Unsubscribing to the NST thread, it's Stillen all the way! Contacting Josh@Stillen for mods today. Stillen pulley will be next after the suspension gets sorted out.

Sending you pm now.

RCZ · 02-13-2010, 05:38 PM

PM'ed ya back.

Josh will take care of you for sure! Its by far the best customer experience/support I've had with any aftermarket company.

ZForce · 02-13-2010, 09:33 PM

PM'd ya back

Thanks, I got a pm out with Josh, hopefuilly he is working weekends.

Josh@STILLEN · 02-14-2010, 12:51 AM

Who me?

You have a PM..

1slow370 · 02-14-2010, 04:33 AM

who RCZ? is there a secret Brown-noser discount i don't know about?

02-11-2010, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	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??? Last edited by 370zForever; 02-11-2010 at 08:54 PM.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	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.

01-28-2010, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	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....

02-11-2010, 11:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	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.

02-12-2010, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	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!

02-13-2010, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	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.

02-13-2010, 03:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Well, I trust Stillen. I know that a lot of engineering goes into all their products and that lets me rest easy. We checked for vibration or wabbling after installing it and it was perfect. After driving around today, it feels good. Its definitely not as noticeable as a light weight flywheel, but its nice and the car feels smoother. Its like the difference you feel when you turn the AC on/off... Sure, PM away.

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ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	That's what I was hoping to hear: Stillen = quality parts and a lot of R&D put into their products, plus good customer experience. Unsubscribing to the NST thread, it's Stillen all the way! Contacting Josh@Stillen for mods today. Stillen pulley will be next after the suspension gets sorted out. Sending you pm now.

02-13-2010, 05:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	PM'ed ya back. Josh will take care of you for sure! Its by far the best customer experience/support I've had with any aftermarket company.

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Who me? You have a PM..

02-13-2010, 09:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	PM'd ya back Thanks, I got a pm out with Josh, hopefuilly he is working weekends.

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	who RCZ? is there a secret Brown-noser discount i don't know about?