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NewYorkJon34 10-24-2011 05:01 PM

Update: (Next Mod already on order) http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/49c91334.jpg
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/bd030b57.jpg

I will be posting a "real" review of this product since there are barely any out there.

NewYorkJon34 10-31-2011 12:00 PM

3,000th Post!!! :happydance:

Unique_Z 10-31-2011 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34 (Post 1384800)
3,000th Post!!! :happydance:

Post whore :shakes head:

JK! congrats on that :tup: lol

RCZ 10-31-2011 12:36 PM

haha, Jon, M3 wont be out for another 2 years!

You should sell the headers and get the GTM Stage 2. It makes no sense to buy the stage 1...

NewYorkJon34 10-31-2011 12:37 PM

Lol, tell that to the guys that have 20,000+ posts

NewYorkJon34 10-31-2011 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 1384879)
haha, Jon, M3 wont be out for another 2 years!

You should sell the headers and get the GTM Stage 2. It makes no sense to buy the stage 1...

I like the headers tho, sounds awesome. 400whp will be ok, trust me I was very close to the stg.2, but changed my plans. The 370Z will be my primary car & I want to buy something more powerful as a second project car, so far it's going to be a Z06.

Now with that said, I guess BMW is going with a V6TT instead of the Tri-Turbo from the latest reports which could change. You see instead of an M3 coupe, they will just make an upgraded "M4" coupe? Interesting, but I want a V8.

I have had thoughts of getting the new 2011 STI sedan & heavily modding it, but unsure if I will be happy in the end.

RCZ 10-31-2011 01:01 PM

Well what happened was that BMW decided to make the odd numbers sedans and the even numbers coupes and convertibles. So the M3 coupe will now be called the M4. Its simply a name change more than anything.

My money is on a TT V6 derived directly from the TTV8 in the M5. just chop off two cylinders.

If you are going to go with the corvette, then why waste your money supercharging the Z in the first place. Keep it reliable and very daily drivable. Put the money towards headers/exhaust/cams on the vette! Or do something about the interior...

NewYorkJon34 10-31-2011 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 1384927)
Well what happened was that BMW decided to make the odd numbers sedans and the even numbers coupes and convertibles. So the M3 coupe will now be called the M4. Its simply a name change more than anything.

My money is on a TT V6 derived directly from the TTV8 in the M5. just chop off two cylinders.

If you are going to go with the corvette, then why waste your money supercharging the Z in the first place. Keep it reliable and very daily drivable. Put the money towards headers/exhaust/cams on the vette! Or do something about the interior...

That's exactly what I think I'm gonna do, use the 370z as a DD, and have the other car as a new project with supercar like performance. I can get a used C6 Z06 for about $45,000-$50,000 tops, which I think is a good deal considering how much they are new. I'm still keeping my eye open for any incredible future cars.

IMO the Z06 interior is not that bad, on par with the 370Z. I can have my friend Tony@CFElement change some interior pieces & there are pretty nice aftermarket carbon steering wheels available.

RCZ 10-31-2011 03:27 PM

Apparently bmw is still thinking triturbo after all....BMW Patents Its Electric Turbocharger Technology. Could See Tri-Turbo Application. - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST

Its nowhere near on par with the 370z. If it were I'd be cruising around in a z06 already. The new one supposedly has a nicer interior...

NewYorkJon34 10-31-2011 03:33 PM

Damn, if it's a Tri-turbo I'm going to seriously consider that over a Z06. I can't even imagine what that M3/M4 would put out with bolt-ons + tune.

NewYorkJon34 11-06-2011 11:45 PM

Ready to be installed tomorrow ;)
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/47c4f9c4.jpg
Already installed:
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/fb1e7d8f.jpg

christian370z 11-07-2011 03:32 PM

Very excited to hear your thoughts Jon! I've been looking for ways to make the chassis a bit sharper and this is supposedly one of the best options.

RCZ 11-08-2011 01:54 PM

BTW....I was looking at a stage 2 GTM kit in person and there's no reason I could see that the LTH's don't fit as any other normal exhaust would. Wonder why people are saying they don't work....:stirthepot:

NewYorkJon34 11-09-2011 01:58 PM

Thank you soo much Scott@FontanaNissan

Nismo Brace Kit Review:

Ok, so after driving the car hard for the last 2 days, I can say i'm in love again, lol

Its not a placebo effect, as you could feel the the bars at work during hard cornering, hitting the onramp at speed for example, you could feel the car tightening up. Its like you could feel the bars transfering the load during cornering. Traction has improved but the traction light comes on alil more (not a big deal tho). The Z feels more planted, and really makes the car much more fun to drive fast. Confindence is improved as when taking a corner at greater speeds the car just holds so well that it makes you want to go faster.

I can say without a doubt bodyroll/understeer is 99% eliminated, and side to side motion is greatly reduced. The whole car just feels tighter without reducing ride quality. I truly understand now how important chassis stiffening parts are, as the whole car feels complete and all the parts are acting as a whole.

The only weak point now would be the tires, lol I have the hankook v12's but will be switching to RE-11's in the near future. Im also thinking of switching to the amuse rear bar to add a tiny bit more support, as for the GTspec braces I really dont think i'll need those as this kit is pretty complete & the car feels soo balanced. Next to my KW V3's, this is the best suspension part ive bought.

If I missed something or you guys have any other questions, dont be shy to ask :tup:

ND370z 11-09-2011 02:00 PM

not bad.


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