TheGreatOne's 40th Anniversary Journal

TheGreatOne · 04-18-2012, 10:30 PM

Oh and I remember some people were wondering about the Sickspeed dress up bolts...

Some pics below, for the price, awesome, I just have to find more screws/bolts to replace so I can use all 10 I bought lol

Srenity · 04-18-2012, 11:14 PM

Looking good. I think I want some red engine bay dress up bolts as well. I have seen a couple different styles on Ebay.

happytheman · 04-18-2012, 11:27 PM

That looks great man!

I've been really wanting to put some red in my engine bay lately and have been bumming about the statement that red silicone fades to pink.

But anywho, you're bay is looking

TheGreatOne · 04-19-2012, 07:42 AM

Thanks guys!

Ya, I was thinking about red hoses too but worried about the fade. I hear the Samco and Z1 hoses hold colour well though!

GaleForce · 04-19-2012, 08:04 AM

Your car is looking really good! Me likey

TheGreatOne · 05-15-2012, 06:07 PM

So nothing really new, althought I bought an INGS+1 replica lip as I'm not sure it will last more than a day but I figured what the heck, I have to try lol. I'll take a picture of a test fit this week.

Still have to install my ART Pipes, i'll get around to that in June (after vacation) then right after a tune! Can't wait for that

For now, I have some rolling shots!

happytheman · 05-19-2012, 11:06 AM

Nice rolling shots TGO! The second one is my fav!

I see you drive with your elbow propped up on the sill, eh? I used to do that until I saw it made a slight divot on the material. Although it snaps right back, for the time being, I worried one day it wouldn't.

TheGreatOne · 05-21-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Nice rolling shots TGO! The second one is my fav!

I see you drive with your elbow propped up on the sill, eh? I used to do that until I saw it made a slight divot on the material. Although it snaps right back, for the time being, I worried one day it wouldn't.

Thanks Happy!

Ya, I noticed the elbow/divot thing too lol. So not a fan either, worried it might wear out the material...but its so comfy! So where do you leave your arm now?

I guess you can straight arm like a cool guy or when i'm in traffic i have my arm in my lap holding the bottom of the steering wheel

TheGreatOne · 06-20-2012, 04:02 PM

Small Update

- Finally got my ART pipes installed. Love them! Low end torque is back and I can actually get the back loose in 2nd with VDC ON! lol, which is nice.

I think I am getting some deceleration hiss though. Sounds as if I have bad brakes, but its not when I brake

- Had the car Uprev tuned on Monday at Johnny's Motorsport's to get the mods working well together, car was running rich for sure. We brought it down to 12.7 and advanced timing. He also did a few other things that now let me chirp the tires in 1st and 2nd, heck, he chirped it on the dyno which made me smile

This is the baseline...it was 222 TQ, nice and flat line, so torque everywhere....I went there with 91 octane which was dumb, should have went with 94 to get the best possible tune. I have a few Maps, 91, 94, Valet (Car won't go above 3K) and a Launch Control which is nice for the drag strip.

Will go back with 94 and a cold car to see what my gains really were, after 3 hrs, car was heat soaked, even with letting it cool down for 30 minutes in-between. Also Mustang dyno is a little more stingy on numbers compared to a dynojet. I'm expecting another 15HP when I go back

Megan370z · 06-20-2012, 05:04 PM

didnt want to go any higher than 6500 rpm ???

happytheman · 06-20-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Thanks Happy!

Ya, I noticed the elbow/divot thing too lol. So not a fan either, worried it might wear out the material...but its so comfy! So where do you leave your arm now?

I guess you can straight arm like a cool guy or when i'm in traffic i have my arm in my lap holding the bottom of the steering wheel

I've forced myself to just rest it on the armrest or in my lap instead of up on the sill. I also do the left-handed gangsta lean if I'm feeling feisty!

TheGreatOne · 06-20-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megan370z

didnt want to go any higher than 6500 rpm ???

Ya a few people asked that, Could have went to 7200 and I would have seen more power. Seeing 270 as a baseline would have been more satisfying than seeing 260. Johnny didn't want to push it to much

I think we'll go higher when I go back with 94.

TheGreatOne · 07-19-2012, 07:59 PM

Small update, nothing too crazy.

I haven't gone back for the re-tune yet, 2 weeks I think

I have decided to install my INGs+1 Replica lip...I realized I need it to even out the look. No mounting holes per most reps so will need some work aka extra $$$ plus paint

Picked up a nice HJC helmet for Time Attack. Hopefully I use it a few times before the season is over lol

Most recent rolling shots, engine bay etc

Seeing this pic is the one that made me realize I need to install that lip

GaleForce · 07-19-2012, 09:42 PM

Nice helmet! I need one of those!

MD-370z · 07-19-2012, 10:22 PM

Nice on the helmet may see you at icar this season?

04-18-2012, 10:30 PM	#31 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Oh and I remember some people were wondering about the Sickspeed dress up bolts... Some pics below, for the price, awesome, I just have to find more screws/bolts to replace so I can use all 10 I bought lol __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

04-18-2012, 11:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	That looks great man! I've been really wanting to put some red in my engine bay lately and have been bumming about the statement that red silicone fades to pink. But anywho, you're bay is looking __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

04-19-2012, 07:42 AM	#34 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Thanks guys! Ya, I was thinking about red hoses too but worried about the fade. I hear the Samco and Z1 hoses hold colour well though! __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

04-19-2012, 08:04 AM	#35 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Your car is looking really good! Me likey __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-15-2012, 06:07 PM	#36 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	So nothing really new, althought I bought an INGS+1 replica lip as I'm not sure it will last more than a day but I figured what the heck, I have to try lol. I'll take a picture of a test fit this week. Still have to install my ART Pipes, i'll get around to that in June (after vacation) then right after a tune! Can't wait for that For now, I have some rolling shots! __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

04-18-2012, 11:14 PM	#32 (permalink)
Srenity Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 537 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 18	Looking good. I think I want some red engine bay dress up bolts as well. I have seen a couple different styles on Ebay.

05-19-2012, 11:06 AM	#37 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Nice rolling shots TGO! The second one is my fav! I see you drive with your elbow propped up on the sill, eh? I used to do that until I saw it made a slight divot on the material. Although it snaps right back, for the time being, I worried one day it wouldn't. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-20-2012, 04:02 PM	#39 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Small Update - Finally got my ART pipes installed. Love them! Low end torque is back and I can actually get the back loose in 2nd with VDC ON! lol, which is nice. I think I am getting some deceleration hiss though. Sounds as if I have bad brakes, but its not when I brake - Had the car Uprev tuned on Monday at Johnny's Motorsport's to get the mods working well together, car was running rich for sure. We brought it down to 12.7 and advanced timing. He also did a few other things that now let me chirp the tires in 1st and 2nd, heck, he chirped it on the dyno which made me smile This is the baseline...it was 222 TQ, nice and flat line, so torque everywhere....I went there with 91 octane which was dumb, should have went with 94 to get the best possible tune. I have a few Maps, 91, 94, Valet (Car won't go above 3K) and a Launch Control which is nice for the drag strip. Will go back with 94 and a cold car to see what my gains really were, after 3 hrs, car was heat soaked, even with letting it cool down for 30 minutes in-between. Also Mustang dyno is a little more stingy on numbers compared to a dynojet. I'm expecting another 15HP when I go back __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

06-20-2012, 05:04 PM	#40 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	didnt want to go any higher than 6500 rpm ??? __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me

07-19-2012, 07:59 PM	#43 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Small update, nothing too crazy. I haven't gone back for the re-tune yet, 2 weeks I think I have decided to install my INGs+1 Replica lip...I realized I need it to even out the look. No mounting holes per most reps so will need some work aka extra $$$ plus paint Picked up a nice HJC helmet for Time Attack. Hopefully I use it a few times before the season is over lol Most recent rolling shots, engine bay etc Seeing this pic is the one that made me realize I need to install that lip __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

07-19-2012, 09:42 PM	#44 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Nice helmet! I need one of those! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

07-19-2012, 10:22 PM	#45 (permalink)
MD-370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 137 Drives: 370z,MB, sport, m6, Rep Power: 16	Nice on the helmet may see you at icar this season?

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