RCZ's 370Z Journal.

RCZ · 07-03-2010, 03:04 PM

wondering how it went.

spearfish25 · 07-03-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

wondering how it went.

Uh yeah, postponed due to holiday weekend craziness. The honest answer is that I was so excited to get up to the supercar event that I forgot the thermometer. As I pulled into the parking lot, it dawned on me that I had completely forgotten. I even had it out on the kitchen counter. Yes, spearfish dropped the ball. I'll post up some info as soon as the holiday festivities settle down. Nothing planned Monday so I'll do a little test then.

RCZ · 07-04-2010, 01:10 PM

haha, ok. I'm gonna pick one up soon too. There's no reason why it shouldnt work.

HP Logic · 07-05-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

^^^ ya his HP numbers are great but interesting to see a lower TQ number then i got. Now could I take RCZ from a dig with only 6 PSI of boost. ahahahahahahahaha

you really cant compare without getting on the same dyno....but if your car were much lighter than his and you had a really good launch it would be possible to beat him even with less power...

spearfish25 · 07-05-2010, 04:23 PM

Engine bay temp update.

So there's nothing quick about trying to test these engine bay temps. I did a reading after a 2hr drive in 90F weather (parked the car in my garage). I placed the temp probe on top of the cam cover which seemed like a logical place for relative engine bay temps. With the A/C off and oil temps of ~215F, the probe read 171F. I switched the AC back on (and accessory radiator fan activated) and the temp slowly started to tick back down...however it was a slow process and I lost interest after about 5 minutes at 168F. I'll do it again when I have more time to see where it settles out.

RCZ · 07-05-2010, 06:58 PM

Thanks Spear, I'm interested to see how mine are with the SC. Probably a good bit higher than your 170F. I was hoping to get real time driving temps since that's what really matters.

LunaZ · 07-05-2010, 07:42 PM

Still waiting for the Iron Chef 370Z Edition!

NewYorkJon34 · 07-05-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Still waiting for the Iron Chef 370Z Edition!

Since I'm a Chef, I'll just call up Nissan and have them get right on that asap, lol

RCZ · 07-15-2010, 12:47 PM

Anyone have lightly used Stock sport pads they want to sell me? Or any vendors?

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Anyone have lightly used Stock sport pads they want to sell me? Or any vendors?

Raul I might still have mine in my garage. I'll look tonight when I get home.

Whatcha need them for?

RCZ · 07-15-2010, 12:55 PM

Want to have stock pads for everyday driving. My pads are dead and need to be replaced and I'm also looking to upgrade my braking soon but didnt want to have to run race pads everyday. I want to have both and there's no point in buying them new when I have all you guys who already upgraded with pads sitting around. $131 new for all 4.

If I can't find a set soon I'll get HPS or something like that for the street and carbotechs for the track.

Got a trackday coming on August 10th.

Oh and for those who don't check my blog

NewYorkJon34 · 07-15-2010, 02:38 PM

Sick Video RCZ, I noticed it looked like there was a delay from when you were reving it to the needle actually moving?

RCZ · 07-15-2010, 03:14 PM

sound is out of synk thanks to youtube.

NewYorkJon34 · 07-15-2010, 03:24 PM

Oh lol damn YouTube

So you've had the kit for a couple of weeks now, what's your review of the kit now?

travisjb · 07-15-2010, 03:49 PM

nice vid, thanks Raul

my brake pads went with the calipers, sorry

07-05-2010, 04:23 PM	#875 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Engine bay temp update. So there's nothing quick about trying to test these engine bay temps. I did a reading after a 2hr drive in 90F weather (parked the car in my garage). I placed the temp probe on top of the cam cover which seemed like a logical place for relative engine bay temps. With the A/C off and oil temps of ~215F, the probe read 171F. I switched the AC back on (and accessory radiator fan activated) and the temp slowly started to tick back down...however it was a slow process and I lost interest after about 5 minutes at 168F. I'll do it again when I have more time to see where it settles out. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 07-05-2010 at 07:01 PM.

07-05-2010, 07:42 PM	#877 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Still waiting for the Iron Chef 370Z Edition! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

07-15-2010, 12:55 PM	#881 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Want to have stock pads for everyday driving. My pads are dead and need to be replaced and I'm also looking to upgrade my braking soon but didnt want to have to run race pads everyday. I want to have both and there's no point in buying them new when I have all you guys who already upgraded with pads sitting around. $131 new for all 4. If I can't find a set soon I'll get HPS or something like that for the street and carbotechs for the track. Got a trackday coming on August 10th. Oh and for those who don't check my blog Last edited by RCZ; 07-15-2010 at 01:02 PM.

07-15-2010, 03:49 PM	#885 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	nice vid, thanks Raul my brake pads went with the calipers, sorry __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Thanks Spear, I'm interested to see how mine are with the SC. Probably a good bit higher than your 170F. I was hoping to get real time driving temps since that's what really matters.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Anyone have lightly used Stock sport pads they want to sell me? Or any vendors?

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	sound is out of synk thanks to youtube.

07-15-2010, 03:24 PM	#884 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Oh lol damn YouTube So you've had the kit for a couple of weeks now, what's your review of the kit now?