The Sophia Project

SS_Firehawk

So I started a thread discussing my concern for my exhaust in the FI section. I just wanted to add it in here so I can find it easier in the future.

2.75" vs 3" pipe on supercharged vehicles.

Basically, with my car being a Y pipe design and the most restrictive point is 2.75" pipe just after the HFC, I'm worried it's going to really hinder things. So if things don't go well, I may have to remove my beloved Frankenstein exhaust and sell it. PPE's are staying regardless.

Also in an attempt to save some money for more important things in life, I most likely will hold off on rims and just powdercoat my Rays in a Polished Gunmetal, then mount the 265/35/19 and 305/30/19 tires on them. I know they fit, but idk how it will look. I was looking at custom powdercoated M310's with TPMS and RE-11's shipped to my door for a good deal, so it's a hard choice. I'm saving about $1,000 if I use my Rays. And I have a hard time parting with them to recoup money.

Instead of going for coilovers, I'll most likely just get Tanabe GF210's. They provide a 1" drop and I can buy some Nismo struts in the future for an inexpensive upgrade. I'm not a track rat and as much as I want coils, my wallet is getting raped trying to do a lot of things this year.

I also have my eyes set on Motordyne sways. I want to try them out and should help tighten things up.

I also must hold off on the OSG diff I really want, again because it's not cheap and can't properly use it enough to justify at this time, maybe down the road.

I'll also most likely pick up Stillen's brake cooling kit just to keep things safe.

If I have to double down and buy another exhaust, I'll still be able to afford these. Big thing is I want to pay off my car before I get home and I owe $25k on it. I still need to get new counter tops, landscape the back yard, and get more furniture too. New daily driver may have to wait till next tax season. If there is extra cash, it's going into paying off the Wife's car early... The cars alone would be a $1,000 per month savings.

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SS_Firehawk

Bought An EVOR 3 piece lip from a forum member here Already painted magnetic black too I'll have my Wife snap a few pics when she gets it.

BTW, are 305's safe on a stock sp rear wheel? I see a few guys running it and looks fine, it doesn't look all mushroomed and retarded.

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KaienZ34

Pics inside...

305/30/19 RE-11 fits Sport Wheels

Pics of Rays sport wheels with larger tires??

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SS_Firehawk

Thanks, repped. I looked for a good while and didn't see Re-11 305's, happy to see they look good. Also on 15mm spacers. I think I'm gonna push that to 20/25mm's. Updates from GTM probably won't come until next weekend. I'll post what I have then.

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KaienZ34

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SS_Firehawk

Well, I guess there won't be much to report. GTM has something up there sleeve. Hopefully my suffering ends soon! Out of boredom, I found some old pics of my car bone stock before I left at the end my R&R in Oct 2011. Nothing special. But I did notice the ding on my rear wheel. Some dealership @ss hat lot porter had to of done it. Sorry about quality, came from my old HTC EVO... I'm still rocking it. These are the last of my pics of the car unfortunately, so I'm out of material lol.

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Orestp

Hey Firehawk - Thanks for sharing and posting updates. I have the twin supercharger on order - it's been about 3 months now and it should ship soon. I will be doing my own install and plan to post updates as I work through the install - can't wait.

SgtGoldy

I have literally never heard of a twin supercharger for the Z.

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DEpointfive0

GTM,
There was an issue with car 1, SS_Firehawk is #2, lol

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SS_Firehawk

Awesome! I know a few guys who have ordered, there afew a few things that still need done, like the manual and some fabbed pieces, but I don't know what they are specifically. I don't know anything else of the progress of mine.

There is a thread on it in the FI section. Looks bad arse. Just search GTM twin supercharger.

Yeah, I'm impatient right now, but however long it takes, it will be mine! Helps I can't even drive it right now. Withdrawals. I play Shift II daily and memorize my Nordschleife times with the Z... and many other cars.

8:04 with a stock Z (looks like a base model and only rated at 306hp... retarded)
6:49 with a fully upgraded V6 Z, no works package (580hp)
6:30 with a works package V6 Z (660ish)
6:20 with a works package V8 Z (1281hp of untamable fury)
6:25 with a NSX works package
6:28-6:32 with an EVO-9, EVO-X, and STI 8:02-8:04 stock times
6:25 with a works 911 GT2 and GT3RS
6:10 with a 918 concept and 6:20 with a GT, both works packages.
6:15 with a Mclaren F1
6:10 with an Gumpert Opallo works package
6:15 with a GTR (still has a lot left)
5:54 with a Murcielago works package (still has a lot left) (makes me feel inadequate)

That Lambo is like driving supersonic speeds... Cornering is retarded. It's all about timing turn in. too soon, in the grass, too late, in the grass... or wall. AWD is insane on the car, it can pull it's self out of stupid drift angles.

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SS_Firehawk

Went back and updated the reviews with bold and font changes. Should I consolidate the videos and dyno's into their own post as well?

Getting the itch. It's been over a month since I've really gotten any information on her progress. Not sure what to make of that. We are at the 4 month mark since they took delivery. I'm still guessing some time in April, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was done in May.

Finally got a definitive plan for my floors too. Costing me $10,000 to do 1,000sqft in tile and 636 sqft of carpet. Not sure what two slabs of granite at 72" costs, but I need that for the counters and $2k for install. I have a sinking feeling this is a better investment than throwing money under my bonnet.

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SS_Firehawk

I went back and linked the latest dyno's to the first thread. I also made a 2013 and updated my mods plan. In addition I also flipped the NST pulleys post and the M370 post so the dyno results flowed correctly. So to reiterate, my first post has the latest dyno results from GTM from DEC and JAN. The next set is my exhaust reviews, and at the last review for the exhaust, the videos and dyno results are linked. Then my intakes and pulleys reviews with the dyno posted below that. Lastly is the M370 results which was concluded after all previous mods and those dyno results are linked. I'm thinking I should add an Index. I think I will...

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NeverBoneStck

Any idea when your SC will be completed ???

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Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

Baer383

I was just going to post that!!!!

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SS_Firehawk

I wish I did. Maybe another 4-6 weeks I would guess. Created hyperlinks in the index and got them to show up in blue.... quite proud of myself. When I get relevent results and info, I'll post it in the index as well. I'm anxious to say the least.

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