ENT-Z Build Thread

ENT-Z · 06-20-2013, 11:01 PM

Jerggy13 · 06-21-2013, 02:20 PM

Looks great

GetYourWheels · 10-17-2013, 05:09 PM

Looks awesome!

ENT-Z · 12-26-2013, 05:16 PM

Gave myself a nice Christmas!

Tein monoflex coilovers
Tein EDFC Active with optional GPS sensor
SPL Front Upper Control Arms
SPL Front Impact Bushings
SPL Front Lower Arm Bushings
SPL Rear Camber Links
SPL Rear Traction Links
SPL Rear Mid Links
SPL Rear Eccentric Lockout Kit

Not pictured are new 285/35/R19 and 305/30/R19 RE-11s as well.

Shout out to Joe@ZSpeed for the always awesome customer service and prices! Highly recommended.

itBurns · 12-26-2013, 07:58 PM

Your car is beautiful! You got that last picture in wallpaper size?

zguynate · 12-26-2013, 10:32 PM

Damn. That's an impressive list of stuff there. SPL is some nice quality stuff!

Mitco39 · 12-27-2013, 10:43 AM

ENT-Z - you gotta let me know how you like the suspension setup. Been reading all about this setup and it sounds very cool.

ENT-Z · 12-27-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

ENT-Z - you gotta let me know how you like the suspension setup. Been reading all about this setup and it sounds very cool.

Will do. I spend a lot of time on the track with this car so I am really looking forward to seeing how the EDFC active works in that arena. I'm hoping it is awesome!

6MT · 12-27-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ENT-Z

Sweet looking ride..congrats!

Jerggy13 · 12-29-2013, 06:30 AM

Need any help or anyone to install the suspension for you?

Where you still at stock ride height?

ENT-Z · 12-29-2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerggy13

Need any help or anyone to install the suspension for you?

Where you still at stock ride height?

The car is currently with my usual mechanic at ET Tuning. I really appreciate the offer to help though! I know you have helped out a lot of the St. Louis guys.

I am going to keep the ride height as close to current as possible (currently on Nismo springs) but it may drop just a tiny bit with corner balancing. I only have a tiny amount of clearance coming up my driveway with the longer Stillen front fascia so I can't afford to drop it.

ENT-Z · 01-09-2014, 10:31 PM

So I learned that the SPL mid links do not work with the factory style springs or the springs that come with the Tein Monoflex coil over setup. You have to have 2.5" inner diameter springs.

So I ended going with Swift Metric Coilover Springs in 12K for the rear. Tein makes springs in this size but the wait is 3 months from Japan so I passed on that option. So now I will have 14K front and 12K rear which I think will be better than the original 14K square set up that the Monoflex comes with.

ENT-Z · 01-26-2014, 05:04 PM

Well I have had a chance to drive the car now with the new suspension. The car is completely different now. It's not something you would want to do to a daily driver but this thing is so attached to the road now it's awesome. You actually have to drive with two hands on the wheel because if the tires catch a break in the pavement you might end up in the next lane…haha! Here are some photos of the EDFC active controller and the relocated seat heater switches.

Jerggy13 · 01-26-2014, 08:12 PM

Did you go with a more aggressive alignment? Or do you think it has more to do with the control arm style and firmer bushing?

ENT-Z · 01-26-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerggy13

Did you go with a more aggressive alignment? Or do you think it has more to do with the control arm style and firmer bushing?

Definitely both. My current alignment specs are -2.5 camber, +7 caster, 0 toe up front and -2.0 camber and 3mm toe in on the rear. I may opt to move rear camber to about -1.8 as I have to make a ride height adjustment anyways due to it being a little too low for my driveway.

06-20-2013, 11:01 PM	#46 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Mandingo, GetYourWheels, sfearl1 and 1 others like this.

06-21-2013, 02:20 PM	#47 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 517 Drives: with 6 TB's Rep Power: 375	Looks great ENT-Z likes this. __________________ Changes come. Keep your dignity. Take the high road. Take it like a man. Momma Sed Like the rain. Like a kidney stone. Its just a broken heart, son. This pain will pass away.

10-17-2013, 05:09 PM	#48 (permalink)
GetYourWheels A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,816 Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Rep Power: 21	Looks awesome! __________________ Email : Eddie@GetYourWheels.com \| Tel: (562)249-7184 \| Your Wheel Fitment Specialist / Wheel & Tire Deal via DM Top Tiers Dealers - Avant-Garde / Forgestar / Rohana / Stance / Vossen + More https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...de6886f7a7.jpg

12-26-2013, 05:16 PM	#49 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Time for suspension! Gave myself a nice Christmas! Tein monoflex coilovers Tein EDFC Active with optional GPS sensor SPL Front Upper Control Arms SPL Front Impact Bushings SPL Front Lower Arm Bushings SPL Rear Camber Links SPL Rear Traction Links SPL Rear Mid Links SPL Rear Eccentric Lockout Kit Not pictured are new 285/35/R19 and 305/30/R19 RE-11s as well. Shout out to Joe@ZSpeed for the always awesome customer service and prices! Highly recommended. Jasonle, Joe@ZSpeed, GaleForce and 1 others like this. Last edited by ENT-Z; 12-26-2013 at 05:27 PM.

12-26-2013, 07:58 PM	#50 (permalink)
itBurns Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Posts: 28 Drives: 2013 Honda Coupe Rep Power: 12	Your car is beautiful! You got that last picture in wallpaper size? ENT-Z likes this.

12-26-2013, 10:32 PM	#51 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 73	Damn. That's an impressive list of stuff there. SPL is some nice quality stuff! ENT-Z likes this. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

12-27-2013, 10:43 AM	#52 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	ENT-Z - you gotta let me know how you like the suspension setup. Been reading all about this setup and it sounds very cool. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

12-29-2013, 06:30 AM	#55 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 517 Drives: with 6 TB's Rep Power: 375	Need any help or anyone to install the suspension for you? Where you still at stock ride height? __________________ Changes come. Keep your dignity. Take the high road. Take it like a man. Momma Sed Like the rain. Like a kidney stone. Its just a broken heart, son. This pain will pass away.

01-09-2014, 10:31 PM	#57 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	So I learned that the SPL mid links do not work with the factory style springs or the springs that come with the Tein Monoflex coil over setup. You have to have 2.5" inner diameter springs. So I ended going with Swift Metric Coilover Springs in 12K for the rear. Tein makes springs in this size but the wait is 3 months from Japan so I passed on that option. So now I will have 14K front and 12K rear which I think will be better than the original 14K square set up that the Monoflex comes with.

01-26-2014, 05:04 PM	#58 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Well I have had a chance to drive the car now with the new suspension. The car is completely different now. It's not something you would want to do to a daily driver but this thing is so attached to the road now it's awesome. You actually have to drive with two hands on the wheel because if the tires catch a break in the pavement you might end up in the next lane…haha! Here are some photos of the EDFC active controller and the relocated seat heater switches.

01-26-2014, 08:12 PM	#59 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 517 Drives: with 6 TB's Rep Power: 375	Did you go with a more aggressive alignment? Or do you think it has more to do with the control arm style and firmer bushing? __________________ Changes come. Keep your dignity. Take the high road. Take it like a man. Momma Sed Like the rain. Like a kidney stone. Its just a broken heart, son. This pain will pass away.

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