RCZ's 370Z Journal.

RCZ · 01-26-2010, 09:04 AM

Who is interested in a full underbody cover for aero?

ChrisSlicks · 01-26-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

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.

RCZ · 01-26-2010, 11:06 AM

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..

LiquidZ · 01-26-2010, 11:40 AM

Can't wait to see/hear more

ChrisSlicks · 01-26-2010, 11:42 AM

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

RCZ · 01-26-2010, 12:06 PM

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.

phelan · 01-26-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

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.

01-26-2010, 11:40 AM	#409 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	Can't wait to see/hear more __________________

02-11-2010, 08:52 PM	#417 (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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01-26-2010, 11:42 AM	#410 (permalink)
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01-26-2010, 12:06 PM	#411 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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.

01-26-2010, 08:23 PM	#413 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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?

01-28-2010, 10:05 PM	#414 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	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

01-28-2010, 10:29 PM	#415 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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	#416 (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	#418 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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	#419 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	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	#420 (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.