import111's 370Z

import111 · 05-25-2009, 10:11 PM

Been waiting to post in here until I got at least 1 mod on the car. Got the Z in Feb. I had an 05 STi that had quite a bit of mods done to it. The Z is quite a different car in a lot of ways. So far I am happy with my choice though. For the last couple of years I have been doing HPDE's about 4 times a year when it is cool enough outside. I plan to continue this with the 370Z. Here are pics and mods.

Mods:
-BC BR series coilovers (10k/8k F/R spring rates)
-Rear camber arms
-Alignment: 0 toe all around, -1.4F -1.7R camber
-Berk HFC's
-Fast Intentions catback exhaust
-Carbotech XP-10 F/R brake pads (track only)
-Motul RBF600 brake fluid
-Stillen "Race" oil cooler

Slidefox · 05-25-2009, 10:14 PM

Love the color!! Making her sit right should always be the first mod... IMO!!

So many AZ members!! Nice!!

cagneymc@yaho · 05-25-2009, 10:46 PM

nice car. Im coming from a evo, and I'm probably gonna get a z. How do you feel about the car compared to your STI? I had 426 awhp on my evo and im a little worried about dropping so much power.

ChrisSlicks · 05-25-2009, 11:02 PM

Looking good Import!

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Originally Posted by cagneymc@yaho

I had 426 awhp on my evo and im a little worried about dropping so much power.

Add a twin turbo and the engine will easily exceed 500whp (600 is possible with extra boost). With that much power though the car would be a beast and not nearly as much fun to drive.

RCZ · 05-26-2009, 12:01 AM

Awesome, I come from the suby world too. Congrats and welcome!

import111 · 05-26-2009, 12:05 AM

I had 275whp and 308wtrq on a mustang dyno on my STi. Since you had so much power in the Evo, a 370Z will feel a lot slower to you. My Z feels slower than my STi did. Other than power the Z is amazing though. Brakes and handling are right up there, if not better than the STi.

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Originally Posted by cagneymc@yaho

nice car. Im coming from a evo, and I'm probably gonna get a z. How do you feel about the car compared to your STI? I had 426 awhp on my evo and im a little worried about dropping so much power.

semtex · 05-26-2009, 10:57 AM

Looks good! Have you decided on which CBE you're going to get?

Unicorn_blood · 05-26-2009, 12:14 PM

nice drop... how does the ride feel compared to stock? how do you change the settings in the back shocks? could you take close-up pics of the gap?

BerkTech · 05-26-2009, 02:34 PM

Awesome stance.... all you need now is an agressive offset wheel

import111 · 05-26-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Looks good! Have you decided on which CBE you're going to get?

Right now I am waiting to see how the Berk CBE turns out. It is between Berk and Stillen so far.

import111 · 05-26-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by darklocust

nice drop... how does the ride feel compared to stock? how do you change the settings in the back shocks? could you take close-up pics of the gap?

Ride feels a lot stiffer than stock. Although my strut settings are set very stiff (full stiff front and 7 clicks from full stiff in the rear, 32 clicks to choose from). I went to 12 clicks from full stiff in the rear and it was actually quite a bit softer. I think closer to full soft and it would ride pretty smooth, though still more stiff and harsh than stock obviously.

Changing the strut settings in the rear you need to remove the plastic covers over the strut tops in the trunk. I am leaving mine out for good so I can easily adjust at the track.

I plan on getting some more pics in a couple weeks. Hopefully they get some better pics than my dad took. Otherwise I will get some better ones some day.

import111 · 05-26-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BerkTech

Awesome stance.... all you need now is an agressive offset wheel

yea, I am kind of bummed that Nissan made the wheels so far into the fenders. I might do some spacers with extended bolts in the future to make everything more flush looking.

ChrisSlicks · 05-26-2009, 03:04 PM

What seems a little odd with the BC coilovers is that the rear spring rate is softer than the front, the reverse of the stock setup. It will be interesting to see how this feels when you take it to the track.

BerkTech · 05-26-2009, 03:12 PM

sounds like a good plan and keep an eye out for updates on our exhaust.

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Originally Posted by import111

yea, I am kind of bummed that Nissan made the wheels so far into the fenders. I might do some spacers with extended bolts in the future to make everything more flush looking.

import111 · 05-26-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

What seems a little odd with the BC coilovers is that the rear spring rate is softer than the front, the reverse of the stock setup. It will be interesting to see how this feels when you take it to the track.

In theory it should keep the rear end planted better, while giving the front sharp turn in. I started full stiff on all 4 corners and actually softened up the rear a bit to give it better traction pulling out of corners.

What are the stock spring rates? I kept asking in another thread and no one knew.

05-25-2009, 10:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	import111's 370Z Been waiting to post in here until I got at least 1 mod on the car. Got the Z in Feb. I had an 05 STi that had quite a bit of mods done to it. The Z is quite a different car in a lot of ways. So far I am happy with my choice though. For the last couple of years I have been doing HPDE's about 4 times a year when it is cool enough outside. I plan to continue this with the 370Z. Here are pics and mods. Mods: -BC BR series coilovers (10k/8k F/R spring rates) -Rear camber arms -Alignment: 0 toe all around, -1.4F -1.7R camber -Berk HFC's -Fast Intentions catback exhaust -Carbotech XP-10 F/R brake pads (track only) -Motul RBF600 brake fluid -Stillen "Race" oil cooler Last edited by import111; 10-17-2009 at 08:07 PM.

05-25-2009, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 214	Love the color!! Making her sit right should always be the first mod... IMO!! So many AZ members!! Nice!! __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

05-26-2009, 10:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Looks good! Have you decided on which CBE you're going to get? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-26-2009, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
BerkTech The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 279 Drives: Lots.... Rep Power: 272	Awesome stance.... all you need now is an agressive offset wheel __________________ While the others type fast... Berk Technology goes fast.... See you at the track! OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER: (714) 546-BERK READ THE BERK BLOG HERE

05-25-2009, 10:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
cagneymc@yaho Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: savannah, georgia Posts: 19 Drives: a car Rep Power: 16	nice car. Im coming from a evo, and I'm probably gonna get a z. How do you feel about the car compared to your STI? I had 426 awhp on my evo and im a little worried about dropping so much power.

05-26-2009, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Awesome, I come from the suby world too. Congrats and welcome!

05-26-2009, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Unicorn_blood Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milky Way Posts: 40 Drives: Enzo Rep Power: 16	nice drop... how does the ride feel compared to stock? how do you change the settings in the back shocks? could you take close-up pics of the gap?

05-26-2009, 03:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	What seems a little odd with the BC coilovers is that the rear spring rate is softer than the front, the reverse of the stock setup. It will be interesting to see how this feels when you take it to the track.