What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Tractionless · 05-17-2024, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Averying

I replaced the resonators that come on the Gemini y pipes. They were rattling and all warped on the inner perforated core.

Currently in the process of clamping on Vibrant bottle resonators to further tame the exhaust. They’re going on the Gemini mid pipes where there is the long straight sections of pipe

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Gotcha, are the Gemini resonators not available?

Tractionless · 05-17-2024, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I wonder if anyone has messed around with megaphones on the VQ. I saw this video and I can't help but be curious:

Looks like the OP in this thread notes Megaphone usage on line 5 of post #1.
Complete Custom 3.5'' Exhaust There's parts lists and videos down page. You have to thumb through the first video's at the top right of the player to get to the ones with the exhaust. Way too high pitched for me.

Other than that I found Apex'i uses a megaphone inside some of their mufflers and ISR uses megaphones in their Y-pipes when using a search engine entry of "370z megaphone exhaust".

The video noted a megaphone typically produces a higher pitch exhaust note, not something I'd personally want with the VQ's engine exhaust characteristics as demonstrated by the forum video's I linked above.

filip00 · 05-17-2024, 03:54 PM

I finally got around to installing brake cooling ducts. I was pondering a super detailed job, but in the end I settled with a pretty simple solution. I just routed two pipes (not too large, around 2,5" diameter) right next to the splash tray and over the sway bar towards the middle of the wheel. It's not super accurate and it's probably not as efficient as it could be, but I'm sure it will be better than stock.
I also cut the entrance of the tubes with a long V on the bottom side, so it's a wider entrance area but also so that rocks and trash wouldn't get scooped up that easily. It's not much, but for now it will be enough.

Averying · 05-17-2024, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

Gotcha, are the Gemini resonators not available?

They were going to sell me new Y pipes for $400 + international shipping. Not the resonators on their own. It was cheaper and much faster to have aftermarket resonators welded in.

HOWEVER, the resonators I chose were slightly different in size, and this caused some drone, unfortunately.

First drive tonight with the new Vibrant bottle resonators and the sound is tamer. No drone at all. I like it a lot. Even though the Gemini is “quiet”, it’s still a loud car since I have non-res test pipes, so I’m happy to add these resonators and make the car a bit more drivable. There’s an annoying rattle at WOT because my W brace is off and the heat shield isn’t fully fastened. Once that is back on, I’ll get a better sense of the sound at WOT

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Tractionless · 05-18-2024, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Averying

They were going to sell me new Y pipes for $400 + international shipping. Not the resonators on their own. It was cheaper and much faster to have aftermarket resonators welded in.

HOWEVER, the resonators I chose were slightly different in size, and this caused some drone, unfortunately.

First drive tonight with the new Vibrant bottle resonators and the sound is tamer. No drone at all. I like it a lot.

Glad it worked out and at a lesser cost than replacing with same branded units!

EZT · 05-18-2024, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

Wow just going back to fresh oe would probably be a big difference with that mileage. I bet it's back to driving like a dream!

Other than the items listed above are all of your rubber suspension bits still OE and in good condition?

Those are OE still and not in the best shape. That’s also part of the soon-to-be plans. Fresh bushings, aftermarket LSD, subframe collars. Our fantastic economy has slowed down some of my progress.

Tractionless · 05-27-2024, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EZT

Those are OE still and not in the best shape. That’s also part of the soon-to-be plans. Fresh bushings, aftermarket LSD, subframe collars. Our fantastic economy has slowed down some of my progress.

In my experience subframe collars are a great upgrade and a much easier install than replacing the entire bushing. So far the only bushing's (other than rear end) I've replaced on my '10 with 101k are the front upper a-arms as my camber was beginning to get out of range.

abm89 · 06-01-2024, 12:19 PM

The replacement headlight came in early last week and it is definitely much better. There's a sharp cutoff on the low beam with a decent spread of light. (Pics to come later)

I did however get some sound clips of the car:

runwhatyabrng · 06-10-2024, 11:42 AM

picked up a set of tires for autocross and lapping days: Nankang Sportnex CR-S
275/35R18 front and 295/35R18 rear . Replacing old R888 that were mostly for lapping.

abm89 · 06-10-2024, 01:25 PM

I've heard Nankang has a good line of track tires. I've seen them on GT Porsches at the shop frequent.

runwhatyabrng · 06-10-2024, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

I've heard Nankang has a good line of track tires. I've seen them on GT Porsches at the shop frequent.

In street tire class, Grassroots Motorsports has rated them up there along with Bridgestone RE-71RS For endurance and speed. Everyone I know that use them only have good things to say

abm89 · 06-10-2024, 07:20 PM

That's extremely high praise! Bridgestone is excellent for track performance. All of that R&D from SuperGT is filtering down.

abm89 · 06-17-2024, 11:34 AM

I installed a crappy Ebay spoiler to go with my Aeromotions. i got sick of seeing the poor thing collecting dust so I decided to experiment. It required some trimming and admittedly, it was not my best work. However, that's why I bought an Ebay one and not a real NISMO spoiler) Lots of cutting.

Side note, I would love to have a new NISMO. They really fixed the front end of the car. I just can't fathom paying 70K for a Z. I'd rather buy a 380RS and let it sit in Japan until I could import it.

Rjk370z · 06-17-2024, 12:59 PM

^^ Looks great! I like that wing.

Rjk370z · 06-24-2024, 01:17 PM

Installed the hood vents this weekend. Kept having issues with the revit gun jamming. But, came out alright.

05-17-2024, 03:54 PM	#6393 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 557 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125427	I finally got around to installing brake cooling ducts. I was pondering a super detailed job, but in the end I settled with a pretty simple solution. I just routed two pipes (not too large, around 2,5" diameter) right next to the splash tray and over the sway bar towards the middle of the wheel. It's not super accurate and it's probably not as efficient as it could be, but I'm sure it will be better than stock. I also cut the entrance of the tubes with a long V on the bottom side, so it's a wider entrance area but also so that rocks and trash wouldn't get scooped up that easily. It's not much, but for now it will be enough. Rusty likes this. __________________ ride epic drive epic

06-01-2024, 12:19 PM	#6398 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	The replacement headlight came in early last week and it is definitely much better. There's a sharp cutoff on the low beam with a decent spread of light. (Pics to come later) I did however get some sound clips of the car: God-Speed, Memphis370Z, sx moneypit and 5 others like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

06-10-2024, 01:25 PM	#6400 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I've heard Nankang has a good line of track tires. I've seen them on GT Porsches at the shop frequent. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

06-10-2024, 07:20 PM	#6402 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	That's extremely high praise! Bridgestone is excellent for track performance. All of that R&D from SuperGT is filtering down. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

06-17-2024, 11:34 AM	#6403 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I installed a crappy Ebay spoiler to go with my Aeromotions. i got sick of seeing the poor thing collecting dust so I decided to experiment. It required some trimming and admittedly, it was not my best work. However, that's why I bought an Ebay one and not a real NISMO spoiler) Lots of cutting. Side note, I would love to have a new NISMO. They really fixed the front end of the car. I just can't fathom paying 70K for a Z. I'd rather buy a 380RS and let it sit in Japan until I could import it. God-Speed, gbrettin, Kzonts and 1 others like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

06-17-2024, 12:59 PM	#6404 (permalink)
Rjk370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 102 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10818	^^ Looks great! I like that wing. abm89 likes this. __________________

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