DJTODD's Journal - 2012 370z Nismo

gbrettin · 04-07-2014, 08:03 PM

You should have parked on level 4 in that first picture. �� awesome build!

djtodd · 04-14-2014, 02:06 PM

Did a promo shoot for GTA with a friend last night. I got to peek at a few, and there are some sick shots. I can't wait to see the results.

He sent me a quick teaser this morning

theDreamer · 04-14-2014, 02:11 PM

Car looks fantastic!

djtodd · 04-14-2014, 11:04 PM

And the hits keep coming.

djtodd · 05-14-2014, 03:10 PM

Update 5/14.

I put the kit through a bit of a torture test this weekend at Road Atlanta with Global Time Attack.

Two days of absolutely thrashing the **** out of it. Two sessions were in 90+ degree heat with high humidity.

...And it didn't miss a beat. Ran like a top. I have to admit, beforehand I was concerned with what oil and water temps I would see, but it never broke a sweat. Oil never got over 220ish, and water was never above the middle of the range. As background, I have the Mishi rad and FI 34 row oil cooler.

Anyway long story short: I had a blast. The car absolutely hauled ***, and behaved perfectly. I spent most of the time getting accustomed to all the additional power, trying to find the limits, and building confidence. I definitely need more aero now. Coming down the back stretch at 170ish, the rear is seriously squirrely under braking. I ran with the same RE11's that I've had on the car for some time. They have 20+ heat cycles, so they are definitely past it, but I was still pleasantly pleased with overall traction and balance. Still relatively neutral. Can't say enough good things about the OS giken lsd, although the fluid was totally cooked when I changed it yesterday.

One session was in the wet and that was...interesting? Terrifying? Given you can make it step out rather easily in the dry, it was a handful in the wet. Turn 12 was definitely a "pucker" moment for sure.

I put together a quick clip for you're viewing/listening pleasure. Still waiting on my buddy's to get my some outside-the-car video. We took 2 photo/video guys with us, so should have some good footage.

In the meantime, enjoy!

showme99 · 05-14-2014, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtodd

Yes, I could have probably gone with the NA route, but since day 1 I wanted to boost this car. It's the way it should have come from the factory!

659hp, 589lb-ft

Now your car has the power to match its killer looks. Congrats!

Mr.Squeeze · 05-14-2014, 08:23 PM

What Boost setting did you in the video on the track?

djtodd · 05-14-2014, 08:25 PM

Started at 10 the first day and worked into 13 psi on day two as I got more comfortable.

djtodd · 05-14-2014, 08:26 PM

As soon as I have some time I am going to setup boost by gear, and run gate pressure in 1-2, 10psi in 3rd, and kill in 4-6

Mr.Squeeze · 05-14-2014, 08:56 PM

You asked for some Input on replacing the stock gauges here is a picture of my car with Defi in stock location can't beat it.

P's_Z · 05-14-2014, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

You asked for some Input on replacing the stock gauges here is a picture of my car with Defi in stock location can't beat it.

Cleanest look possible! Congratulations on making this look sooo good!

GaleForce · 05-14-2014, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtodd

Update 5/14.

I put the kit through a bit of a torture test this weekend at Road Atlanta with Global Time Attack.

Two days of absolutely thrashing the **** out of it. Two sessions were in 90+ degree heat with high humidity.

...And it didn't miss a beat. Ran like a top. I have to admit, beforehand I was concerned with what oil and water temps I would see, but it never broke a sweat. Oil never got over 220ish, and water was never above the middle of the range. As background, I have the Mishi rad and FI 34 row oil cooler.

Anyway long story short: I had a blast. The car absolutely hauled ***, and behaved perfectly. I spent most of the time getting accustomed to all the additional power, trying to find the limits, and building confidence. I definitely need more aero now. Coming down the back stretch at 170ish, the rear is seriously squirrely under braking. I ran with the same RE11's that I've had on the car for some time. They have 20+ heat cycles, so they are definitely past it, but I was still pleasantly pleased with overall traction and balance. Still relatively neutral. Can't say enough good things about the OS giken lsd, although the fluid was totally cooked when I changed it yesterday.

One session was in the wet and that was...interesting? Terrifying? Given you can make it step out rather easily in the dry, it was a handful in the wet. Turn 12 was definitely a "pucker" moment for sure.

I put together a quick clip for you're viewing/listening pleasure. Still waiting on my buddy's to get my some outside-the-car video. We took 2 photo/video guys with us, so should have some good footage.

In the meantime, enjoy!

Awesome!

faceglide · 05-15-2014, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtodd

Started at 10 the first day and worked into 13 psi on day two as I got more comfortable.

That's well over 600/550 on his build. Jesus, how are you holding that power down, I would have mowed the crap out of that lawn, haha.

Great stuff brother, I think I came at the whine of the htas....great driving, great video, great build, great fun!

Keep it up, good man!

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esfourteen · 05-15-2014, 09:52 AM

awesome stuff, those turbos sound amazing! Did you happen to do any data logging during any of those track sessions?

Zerocool · 05-15-2014, 10:46 AM

That car is fast! great driving as well.

04-14-2014, 02:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	Did a promo shoot for GTA with a friend last night. I got to peek at a few, and there are some sick shots. I can't wait to see the results. He sent me a quick teaser this morning LMBmikeZ, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ DJTodd's Build Thread Fast Intentions • Volk • Stoptech • Carbotech • SPL • Southbend • OS Giken • RJM • Sparco • RobiSpec • AIM • Driver Mod

04-14-2014, 02:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Car looks fantastic! __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-14-2014, 11:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	And the hits keep coming. LMBmikeZ, DRFTR, Plasmite and 7 others like this. __________________ DJTodd's Build Thread Fast Intentions • Volk • Stoptech • Carbotech • SPL • Southbend • OS Giken • RJM • Sparco • RobiSpec • AIM • Driver Mod

05-14-2014, 03:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	Update 5/14. I put the kit through a bit of a torture test this weekend at Road Atlanta with Global Time Attack. Two days of absolutely thrashing the ** out of it. Two sessions were in 90+ degree heat with high humidity. ...And it didn't miss a beat. Ran like a top. I have to admit, beforehand I was concerned with what oil and water temps I would see, but it never broke a sweat. Oil never got over 220ish, and water was never above the middle of the range. As background, I have the Mishi rad and FI 34 row oil cooler. Anyway long story short: I had a blast. The car absolutely hauled *, and behaved perfectly. I spent most of the time getting accustomed to all the additional power, trying to find the limits, and building confidence. I definitely need more aero now. Coming down the back stretch at 170ish, the rear is seriously squirrely under braking. I ran with the same RE11's that I've had on the car for some time. They have 20+ heat cycles, so they are definitely past it, but I was still pleasantly pleased with overall traction and balance. Still relatively neutral. Can't say enough good things about the OS giken lsd, although the fluid was totally cooked when I changed it yesterday. One session was in the wet and that was...interesting? Terrifying? Given you can make it step out rather easily in the dry, it was a handful in the wet. Turn 12 was definitely a "pucker" moment for sure. I put together a quick clip for you're viewing/listening pleasure. Still waiting on my buddy's to get my some outside-the-car video. We took 2 photo/video guys with us, so should have some good footage. In the meantime, enjoy! GaleForce, Rusty, SurfDog and 6 others like this. __________________ DJTodd's Build Thread Fast Intentions • Volk • Stoptech • Carbotech • SPL • Southbend • OS Giken • RJM • Sparco • RobiSpec • AIM • Driver Mod

05-14-2014, 08:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20153	What Boost setting did you in the video on the track? __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

04-07-2014, 08:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	You should have parked on level 4 in that first picture. �� awesome build!

05-14-2014, 08:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	Started at 10 the first day and worked into 13 psi on day two as I got more comfortable. carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ DJTodd's Build Thread Fast Intentions • Volk • Stoptech • Carbotech • SPL • Southbend • OS Giken • RJM • Sparco • RobiSpec • AIM • Driver Mod

05-14-2014, 08:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	As soon as I have some time I am going to setup boost by gear, and run gate pressure in 1-2, 10psi in 3rd, and kill in 4-6 __________________ DJTodd's Build Thread Fast Intentions • Volk • Stoptech • Carbotech • SPL • Southbend • OS Giken • RJM • Sparco • RobiSpec • AIM • Driver Mod

05-14-2014, 08:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20153	You asked for some Input on replacing the stock gauges here is a picture of my car with Defi in stock location can't beat it. ENT-Z, LMBmikeZ, cv129 and 8 others like this. __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

05-15-2014, 09:52 AM	#29 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	awesome stuff, those turbos sound amazing! Did you happen to do any data logging during any of those track sessions? __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

05-15-2014, 10:46 AM	#30 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	That car is fast! great driving as well. __________________ I like pizza

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