DannyGT's Journal/Progress

DannyGT · 04-15-2009, 11:19 PM

Figured I would have my own little progress report so instead of searching thru different threads everything can eventually be found here.

I come from the wonderful world of AWD Turbo. Started with a 3000GT then one of the first to have a WRX when they first appeared. Here is one before shot of my WRX after basically a V7 STi transplant.

Then after ALOT of debate between the new STi and the Z I figured I might as well do something a little different...man, I made the right choice!

Quickly reaching 2000 miles I performed the first oil change and shot straight for the dyno...Some pulls later, and I managed to hit 282whp three times in a row. I knew then I had a great baseline for my future mods.

Thats it for now...I should have some interesting pictures within the next 2-3 weeks once the whole transformation is complete!

Additionally, I will be video taping critical moments during all of the installs to better help those who like visual aids (See Signature)

DannyGT · 04-15-2009, 11:19 PM

DannyGT · 04-15-2009, 11:24 PM

End of May 2009

X pipe and tips installed on the Stillen exhaust...I eliminated any sort of rubbing/hitting isues once and for all! I havent felt an ounce of difference on my butt dyno! I'll be hitting the dyno this coming weekend so we'll see...

Early June 2009

Thumbs up to Euro Tire in NJ - top notch and extremely professional.

I gave them the factory settings and told them to configure it to a 'inbetween street and track' - I must admit the car feels so refined now...Feedback is clean and crisp, and everything just feels very balanced!

I should get the adjustables for the front and rear, as the rear is max positive at that setting but I might not have too because the car feels great as is and I'm not in any hurry to change settings very often.

This was recorded with 3/4 full tank with nothing removed from the car...In fact I think my wife left a couple of board games and her laptop bag in the car, take it for what thats worth LOL.

Early July - GTM Resonated Downpipes

CrownR426 · 04-15-2009, 11:39 PM

jersey representin!

azn370z · 04-16-2009, 12:33 AM

What are the offsets on the ame tracer tm02? I think the wheels look pretty nice. Thanks

DannyGT · 04-16-2009, 08:36 PM

+22 all around

NA&CH · 04-19-2009, 11:26 AM

Post some pics of those rims. You can't hold that back from us

Chris

DannyGT · 04-19-2009, 11:57 AM

Haha, I know I know!

I want to make the first impression a good one so once the coilovers are on and fully dialed in I will take some great photos. That *should* happen this coming Saturday.

Pictures/Video incoming...

NA&CH · 04-20-2009, 02:09 PM

ok fine

Chris

RCZ · 04-21-2009, 06:38 PM

I demand pics of the wheels.

Cause they look good on the 350.

DannyGT · 04-21-2009, 06:47 PM

Damn it...I was hoping no one would see that pic.

They are sexy!

As soon as I have the coils completly finished I will take some nice HD shots! I promise

The rears will sit just a tad more aggressive than the nismo edition but with the 305s I hope to achieve a nice solid filled in look.

RCZ · 04-22-2009, 12:38 PM

I took it out

DannyGT · 05-02-2009, 08:42 PM

BUMP - Updated pictures up top...

I'm pretty burnt out so I'll write a little blurb later. But I can also just answer questions as they come!

Thanks!

azn370z · 05-02-2009, 08:57 PM

I think ame wheels are one of the best looking wheels that doesn't cost $4k. I thought the front 22mm offset would be too extreme, offset looks good in the pictures. Are you planning to add front and rear camber kits and do you think that will make the wheels stick out of the wheel wells or is there still some space for more offset? About how much do you think the bc suspension dropped the car? I'm thinking of getting the same suspension.

DannyGT · 05-02-2009, 09:23 PM

Well the pre-set was actually lower than whats pictured above, we actually had to raise it a half inch. In reality tho, it doesnt matter how much it dropped the car because, hey, their coilovers and thats the point right ? Full adjustability. So you can technically go lower than what you see or up to 2 inch's higher.

As far as the wheels go I think I hit the max in the front. I would not go more aggressive than this setup. With 275 rubber in the front and this offset it actually rubbed when the coilovers settled and were lower than what you see so I raised it and made sure I shaved all the little plastic tidbits in their and BAM no more rubbing and what you see is the end result!

Also, I thought I heard someone mention that the rear stock rims with tires weighed ~59lbs. Well my rears with 305s weighed 53.5lbs and the fronts were 1 pound lighter. Not bad I say, not bad at all!

...what I'm getting this week will be the hubcentric rings, black lightweight lugnuts and the center caps for the wheels.

04-15-2009, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	DannyGT's Journal/Progress Figured I would have my own little progress report so instead of searching thru different threads everything can eventually be found here. I come from the wonderful world of AWD Turbo. Started with a 3000GT then one of the first to have a WRX when they first appeared. Here is one before shot of my WRX after basically a V7 STi transplant. Then after ALOT of debate between the new STi and the Z I figured I might as well do something a little different...man, I made the right choice! Quickly reaching 2000 miles I performed the first oil change and shot straight for the dyno...Some pulls later, and I managed to hit 282whp three times in a row. I knew then I had a great baseline for my future mods. Thats it for now...I should have some interesting pictures within the next 2-3 weeks once the whole transformation is complete! Additionally, I will be video taping critical moments during all of the installs to better help those who like visual aids (See Signature) __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold) Last edited by DannyGT; 04-15-2009 at 11:34 PM.

04-15-2009, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	__________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold) Last edited by DannyGT; 08-31-2009 at 11:50 AM.

04-15-2009, 11:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	End of May 2009 X pipe and tips installed on the Stillen exhaust...I eliminated any sort of rubbing/hitting isues once and for all! I havent felt an ounce of difference on my butt dyno! I'll be hitting the dyno this coming weekend so we'll see... Early June 2009 Thumbs up to Euro Tire in NJ - top notch and extremely professional. I gave them the factory settings and told them to configure it to a 'inbetween street and track' - I must admit the car feels so refined now...Feedback is clean and crisp, and everything just feels very balanced! I should get the adjustables for the front and rear, as the rear is max positive at that setting but I might not have too because the car feels great as is and I'm not in any hurry to change settings very often. This was recorded with 3/4 full tank with nothing removed from the car...In fact I think my wife left a couple of board games and her laptop bag in the car, take it for what thats worth LOL. Early July - GTM Resonated Downpipes __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold) Last edited by DannyGT; 08-31-2009 at 11:50 AM.

04-15-2009, 11:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	jersey representin! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

04-16-2009, 12:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	What are the offsets on the ame tracer tm02? I think the wheels look pretty nice. Thanks __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

04-16-2009, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	+22 all around __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

04-19-2009, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
NA&CH Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nipples Florida Posts: 298 Drives: Looking for PW 370 Rep Power: 290	Post some pics of those rims. You can't hold that back from us Chris

04-19-2009, 11:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Haha, I know I know! I want to make the first impression a good one so once the coilovers are on and fully dialed in I will take some great photos. That should happen this coming Saturday. Pictures/Video incoming... __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold) Last edited by DannyGT; 04-19-2009 at 12:45 PM.

04-20-2009, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
NA&CH Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nipples Florida Posts: 298 Drives: Looking for PW 370 Rep Power: 290	ok fine Chris

04-21-2009, 06:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I demand pics of the wheels. Cause they look good on the 350. Last edited by RCZ; 04-22-2009 at 12:38 PM.

04-21-2009, 06:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Damn it...I was hoping no one would see that pic. They are sexy! As soon as I have the coils completly finished I will take some nice HD shots! I promise The rears will sit just a tad more aggressive than the nismo edition but with the 305s I hope to achieve a nice solid filled in look. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold) Last edited by DannyGT; 04-21-2009 at 06:54 PM.

04-22-2009, 12:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I took it out

05-02-2009, 08:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	BUMP - Updated pictures up top... I'm pretty burnt out so I'll write a little blurb later. But I can also just answer questions as they come! Thanks! __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

05-02-2009, 08:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I think ame wheels are one of the best looking wheels that doesn't cost $4k. I thought the front 22mm offset would be too extreme, offset looks good in the pictures. Are you planning to add front and rear camber kits and do you think that will make the wheels stick out of the wheel wells or is there still some space for more offset? About how much do you think the bc suspension dropped the car? I'm thinking of getting the same suspension. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

05-02-2009, 09:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Well the pre-set was actually lower than whats pictured above, we actually had to raise it a half inch. In reality tho, it doesnt matter how much it dropped the car because, hey, their coilovers and thats the point right ? Full adjustability. So you can technically go lower than what you see or up to 2 inch's higher. As far as the wheels go I think I hit the max in the front. I would not go more aggressive than this setup. With 275 rubber in the front and this offset it actually rubbed when the coilovers settled and were lower than what you see so I raised it and made sure I shaved all the little plastic tidbits in their and BAM no more rubbing and what you see is the end result! Also, I thought I heard someone mention that the rear stock rims with tires weighed ~59lbs. Well my rears with 305s weighed 53.5lbs and the fronts were 1 pound lighter. Not bad I say, not bad at all! ...what I'm getting this week will be the hubcentric rings, black lightweight lugnuts and the center caps for the wheels. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold) Last edited by DannyGT; 05-02-2009 at 09:26 PM.

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