Scruffydog's Journal

scruffydog · 01-08-2013, 03:30 PM

I've been on the 370z forum enough but never had a chance to create a Journal - so here it goes.

I appreciate any feedbacks/inputs/suggestions. Enjoy!

Delivery: 04/2010 with 8 miles.
Car: 2010 Nissan 370z
Transmission: 6MT
Trim: Sports / Touring
Options:
- OEM Navigation
- Nismo Brake Pads

I think I was stupid enough to check off everything on the list when I pre-ordered it. It was my birthday present to myself.

EventHorizoN · 01-08-2013, 05:53 PM

congrats on purchasing a Z, it's nice to see that your modifying cooling first! Smart man!

Especially if you plan on doing any road racing.

Jasonle · 01-08-2013, 07:01 PM

nice Lexus! my wife has the white one of that.

scruffydog · 01-08-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

nice Lexus! my wife has the white one of that.

thanks man. I love the Air Conditioned seats

I wish they have that and the back up camera

scruffydog · 01-08-2013, 08:07 PM

scruffydog · 01-08-2013, 08:15 PM

For my last years Birthday present, my gf got my wheels powdercoated @ Wheels Techniques in SJ. I'm so happy it did as I've always wanted it like the 40th Anniversary edition. I thought the 40th was a little light so I wanted to replicate the LF-A, IS-F, GT-R look....here goes it....enjoy

I had the caps painted soon after to match the wheels.

Bigviet23 · 01-08-2013, 11:24 PM

Lookin really good. What's next on the mod list?

scruffydog · 01-09-2013, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigviet23

Lookin really good. What's next on the mod list?

quite a few actually =P so stay tuned...I still need to back post what i did to my car up to this point.

Gauge · 01-09-2013, 01:12 PM

Is that really going to make that much of a difference?

scruffydog · 01-09-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gauge

Is that really going to make that much of a difference?

If you're referring to the brake duct, then yes it does - especially when you track your car. There's not a lot of air flow to the brakes in the 370z.

I was able to reduce the rotor temp by at least 100° from my R/C Car Temperature gun. I would think the hotter you push the car's brake, the more you'll reduce.

Under hard braking in my last track day, my front rotors (stock - not cross drilled) read ~285° after a cool down lap.

Compared to my buddies that drove under the same condition with a:
2008 E92 M3 (Cross Drilled Rotors) - his front front rotors reading 390°
2008 350Z (Not sport Brakes) - over 400°+, my temp gun couldn't read anything over 400°.

leighspped · 01-09-2013, 01:39 PM

couple quick question are your temps in F or C?

second did you use a 3d printer to make brake ducks?

scruffydog · 01-09-2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leighspped

couple quick question are your temps in F or C?

I believe it was in F

Quote:

Originally Posted by leighspped

second did you use a 3d printer to make brake ducks?

Yes, I did you a 3D printer to FDM it.

simota1 · 01-09-2013, 02:52 PM

those brake ducts are beautiful man....

great job

scruffydog · 01-09-2013, 03:10 PM

thanks man!

scruffydog · 01-09-2013, 03:24 PM

Stillen's Brake Cooling Kit claimed:

"During testing the non-cooled rotors reached 600 degrees while the cooled side only reached 456 degrees. This is a temperature difference of over 140 degrees or 25%"

I prolly haven't benefitted drastically with a 3" diameter vs 2"/2.5" diameter air duct hose as there are limitations thru bends and the cross section are of the inlet, but anything is better than none with the stock 370z Akebono sports brake when tracked.

01-08-2013, 03:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Scruffydog's Journal I've been on the 370z forum enough but never had a chance to create a Journal - so here it goes. I appreciate any feedbacks/inputs/suggestions. Enjoy! Delivery: 04/2010 with 8 miles. Car: 2010 Nissan 370z Transmission: 6MT Trim: Sports / Touring Options: - OEM Navigation - Nismo Brake Pads I think I was stupid enough to check off everything on the list when I pre-ordered it. It was my birthday present to myself. Last edited by scruffydog; 03-04-2013 at 01:43 PM.

01-08-2013, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
EventHorizoN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Burbank Posts: 381 Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Quattro Rep Power: 15	congrats on purchasing a Z, it's nice to see that your modifying cooling first! Smart man! Especially if you plan on doing any road racing. scruffydog likes this.

01-08-2013, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	nice Lexus! my wife has the white one of that. scruffydog likes this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-08-2013, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Meet Sammy Boost_lee and MX52Z like this. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

01-08-2013, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Powder Coated Rims For my last years Birthday present, my gf got my wheels powdercoated @ Wheels Techniques in SJ. I'm so happy it did as I've always wanted it like the 40th Anniversary edition. I thought the 40th was a little light so I wanted to replicate the LF-A, IS-F, GT-R look....here goes it....enjoy I had the caps painted soon after to match the wheels. jae35 likes this. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

01-08-2013, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bigviet23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas (Allen now) Posts: 237 Drives: 2009 MB manual Rep Power: 13	Lookin really good. What's next on the mod list? __________________ My slow build http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ar-so-far.html

01-09-2013, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	Is that really going to make that much of a difference? __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

01-09-2013, 01:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 14	couple quick question are your temps in F or C? second did you use a 3d printer to make brake ducks? __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

01-09-2013, 02:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	those brake ducts are beautiful man.... great job scruffydog and Benadrylz like this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

01-09-2013, 03:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	thanks man! __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

01-09-2013, 03:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Stillen's 2.5" diameter Stillen's Brake Cooling Kit claimed: "During testing the non-cooled rotors reached 600 degrees while the cooled side only reached 456 degrees. This is a temperature difference of over 140 degrees or 25%" I prolly haven't benefitted drastically with a 3" diameter vs 2"/2.5" diameter air duct hose as there are limitations thru bends and the cross section are of the inlet, but anything is better than none with the stock 370z Akebono sports brake when tracked. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

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