RCZ's 370Z Journal.

370zForever

RCZ, got any plans for downforce (i.e. wings, splitters, diffusers, underbody)???

RCZ

You got PM.

imag

Looks great. It's got me tempted to spacer mine when I do tires.

__________________
Stillen CBE, Stillen track cooler, Stillen Gen3 Intakes, B&M short shift kit

370zForever

Hey guys,

I'm really sorry to get way off topic, but something came up to be a month ago and I thought I would share it...Infiniti has created a concept car called the Essence, which is fitted with a twin turbo 3.7L Direct Injection V6. The standard 3.7L (i.e. no twin turbos) is supposed to go on the g37 and infiniti's m cars. I hear that there is a high change that nissan will bring it over to the Z. It could have around 340-350bhp and better fuel economy....Sweeeet!!! As far as I know, nissan have not used a direct injection engine since the old skyline and Stagea. I don't know much about direct injection, but I do know that they will provide better hp and fuel economy, but I hear that they will be harder to mod...and we have bumped the Z's economy and hp by changing the exhaust or breathing system, but direct injection sounds like a good idea (to me). Man, what gives with everybody switching to direct injection (911 Turbo, Gallardo lp560-4, Ferrari 458, Ferrari California)

Anyway, I'm sorry if I drifted off the topic of modding and RCZ's journal, but I hope my post was a little helpful....

370zForever

RCZ, what's your opinion on your Hotchkis sway bars cause I'm running with stillen sways and I'm thinking about switching....The Hotchkis sway bars have a variety of adjustments and is stiffer. The Hotchkis probably do handle better, but I do not know how it will affect ride quality because I don't want the Z to be completely rock hard. Also, I am running on KW 3 coilovers, so I know we do have similar suspension set ups, so what's do you think I should take: Hotchkis or Stillen??

RCZ

Cool. I love my hotchkis bars, they work perfectly with the KW V3's. Ride quality didnt really change all that much. It changed way more from the stiffer sidewalls on the tires than it did from the sways. PMing you.

Togo

RCZ, the pictures look great! Keep us posted on the iCarbon stuff, their BMW kits look great so it looks like, thanks to you, we'll also be getting some great looking carbon parts!

__________________
This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan.

Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

zulus370Z

RCZ, Let me know about the spacers too. i'm local and I think I see you around my house all the time ( In the brickell area).

Do you daily drive your car? and is the carbon company local? I definitely want a nice lip kit.

thanks,

RCZ

Yessir, we're working it. The only reason we don't have stuff already is that they are also developing the e92 M3 kit right now. Both kits are going to turn out great, but they started the M3 one before I approached them about the 370z so its not going to move as fast as it would if it were the only project. I am pushing them though and they are really excited about getting some parts out to you guys (and me). Once we have something more solid we can present to you guys, we will have a new vendor onboard. We have some pretty cool ideas in the pipeline, but like any project of this type, you should also understand it takes a while.

I've been looking at the rear end of the car in order to help them draw up a functional rear diffuser, but the exhaust sits low below the bumper line. The biggest problem though, is that with the slew of different exhausts out there, we can't design ONE thing that fits everything. For example something that works with the stock/stillen exhaust will not work with the F.I. exhaust. Looking at options though... maybe a 3 piece diffuser....don't worry, we'll come up with something that works

Yes I daily drive it, I live AND work here so chances are you see me all the time. Where about do you live and how come we haven't met up somewhere? Do you have that black one with the aftermarket exhaust? I think I saw you parked outside segafredo the other night.

I'll put my stuff up for sale, will let you know when it is...

travisjb

my vote would be to design the diffuser for max aero benefit and let us cut the holes required for our exhaust, given the many different aftermarket exhaust configs that exist... or maybe offer two versions... one version uncut, and one cut for the stock exhaust.. 2c

__________________
2009 370Z #104
*For Sale*

370zForever

Sweeeet, Travis has got some great ideas....Making a real aero diffuser (not cosmetic) for the Z would be great

RCZ

This was EXACTLY what I was thinking about doing also. The problem is that people are going to be a little scared of cutting the pieces. I am leaning towards variations for people who want the look and people who want the performance and are willing to cut.

Togo

Personally, I'm glad that there will be a wait because it shows that these guys are going to take the time and put in the attention necessary to get it right the first time and not rush something to market prematurely just to get a share of the market a month sooner.

__________________
This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan.

Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

travisjb

great, from your perspective, I think it will work so long as you're clear that you can't be responsible for the customers' mistakes if they try to DIY it

appreciate your work on this!

__________________
2009 370Z #104
*For Sale*

RCZ

No problem, I love this stuff so I don't really mind the extra work. I'll let you guys know when we come up with something.