Forged Performance: 2011 STi Sedan MONSTER Build check back often

Tray@Forged · 01-15-2011, 10:12 AM

The weight difference between the lateral links and rear arms was negligible. The Fender bracing, and A Braces did add a small amount to the car. But the improvement in chassis stiffness will out weigh the added weight gain. The real savings is in the GTSPEC rear bumper beam. Have a look at the difference in made.

OEM Rear Bumper Beam:

OEM Rear Bumper Beam: (Weight 21lbs)

GTSPEC Lightweight Rear Bumper Beam: (Weight 5.5lbs) Savings of 15.5 lbs

GTSPEC Lightweight Rear Bumper Beam Installed with no issues at all!

Take a look at some of the other high quality items that we installed.

GTSPEC Front Strut Brace:

GTSPEC 3 Point Rear Strut Brace: (Perfect install on the 2011. No modifications needed)

GTSPEC Front Fender Reinforcement Braces:

Forged Performance is really excited to head back to the track to see how well the vehicle has improved with the GTSPEC products. We will let you know as soon as we get out there!

Boost_lee · 01-15-2011, 02:13 PM

Wow, im really liking those GTSpec parts

Tray@Forged · 01-17-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Wow, im really liking those GTSpec parts

Yeah,

We really are loving everything we have been seeing. We look forward to testing the car again soon at the track for further feedback.

NewYorkJon34 · 01-17-2011, 03:29 PM

Why don't GTspec make stuff like that for our cars?

Tray@Forged · 01-17-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Why don't GTspec make stuff like that for our cars?

They don't have everything but they still have some good parts for your car. Give them time I'm sure they will develop more.

GTSPEC 6 Points Ladder Brace for Nissan 370Z
GTSPEC 2 Point Rear Lower Brace for 07+ Nissan 370Z
GTSPEC Front 4 Point Ladder Brace for 370Z/G37/ 07+ G35 Sedan

CrownR426 · 01-17-2011, 07:45 PM

Fabricate your straightpipe already!
[:<
GG!

NewYorkJon34 · 01-17-2011, 08:31 PM

I already have coilovers & swaybars, what else should I get that would actually benefit my street car?

Tray@Forged · 01-18-2011, 09:14 AM

Hi everyone,

I want to give you a brief street-based review of the GT Spec and Whiteline components now that I've had a chance to drive the car around town for about 350 miles. As a refresher, we've installed nearly the entire GT Spec and Whiteline catalog on our 2011 STi sedan, however, the shocks are still stock with just some drop in TEIN S-Tech springs. Obviously, the shocks leave something to be desired, but here are my impressions nonetheless.

Even on stock shocks, the car's chassis is transformed from washy and unstable to very firm and tight. Gone is the overall slop and play of the OEM bushings and arms. The car now tracks straight and true with very little input from the driver. Body roll has been reduced and staright line manners have not been sacrificed. It's also important to note there is ZERO increase in noise, harshness, rattles, or anything else of that nature. It's tight and quiet as a church mouse.

That said, we are really looking forward to installing the JRZ RS1 coilover's which are really the centerpiece of our suspension system. As a preview we just installed the first set of JRZ RS1's on the Forged Performance 370Z and the improvement is literally night and day compared to the TEIN Monoflex's that were on the car. The car changes directions like a go kart with no body roll whatsoever yet is extremely compliant in a straight line for daily driving purposes.

Once the JRZ RS1's are installed and dialed in, I'll be retesting the STi at Road Atlanta in March. I am really looking forward to what kinds of laptime improvements we see.

Now back to working on the exhaust...

Sharif

Jose Aliling · 01-19-2011, 02:26 AM

nice very nice!!

Boost_lee · 01-19-2011, 03:48 AM

thanks for the review

cant wait for the exhaust

Tray@Forged · 01-19-2011, 05:29 PM

Working on the exhaust. Hopefully have some news for you by the weekend.

CrownR426 · 01-20-2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tray@Forged

Hi everyone,

I want to give you a brief street-based review of the GT Spec and Whiteline components now that I've had a chance to drive the car around town for about 350 miles. As a refresher, we've installed nearly the entire GT Spec and Whiteline catalog on our 2011 STi sedan, however, the shocks are still stock with just some drop in TEIN S-Tech springs. Obviously, the shocks leave something to be desired, but here are my impressions nonetheless.

Even on stock shocks, the car's chassis is transformed from washy and unstable to very firm and tight. Gone is the overall slop and play of the OEM bushings and arms. The car now tracks straight and true with very little input from the driver. Body roll has been reduced and staright line manners have not been sacrificed. It's also important to note there is ZERO increase in noise, harshness, rattles, or anything else of that nature. It's tight and quiet as a church mouse.

That said, we are really looking forward to installing the JRZ RS1 coilover's which are really the centerpiece of our suspension system. As a preview we just installed the first set of JRZ RS1's on the Forged Performance 370Z and the improvement is literally night and day compared to the TEIN Monoflex's that were on the car. The car changes directions like a go kart with no body roll whatsoever yet is extremely compliant in a straight line for daily driving purposes.

Once the JRZ RS1's are installed and dialed in, I'll be retesting the STi at Road Atlanta in March. I am really looking forward to what kinds of laptime improvements we see.

Now back to working on the exhaust...

Sharif

How much is that coilover?!
If it really changes directions like a go-kart then I guess those are the best coils for the Z lol!

ALSO!
+1 on the exhaust, woo subbie gonna sound even more amazing!
3.5''!

wishihadnav · 01-21-2011, 03:03 PM

nice work!!i miss my subies..all three of them..lol..

Red__Zed · 01-24-2011, 05:56 PM

out of control.

CBRich · 01-26-2011, 06:20 PM

Those pieces are beautiful. So I assume the rear bumper doesn't rely on the reinforcement bar for any clips or support.

01-17-2011, 07:45 PM	#51 (permalink)
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01-19-2011, 02:26 AM	#54 (permalink)
Jose Aliling Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 298 Drives: tricycle Rep Power: 15	nice very nice!! __________________ http://www.farmofminds.com/2012/10/r...hp-garage.html

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01-15-2011, 10:12 AM	#46 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	The weight difference between the lateral links and rear arms was negligible. The Fender bracing, and A Braces did add a small amount to the car. But the improvement in chassis stiffness will out weigh the added weight gain. The real savings is in the GTSPEC rear bumper beam. Have a look at the difference in made. OEM Rear Bumper Beam: OEM Rear Bumper Beam: (Weight 21lbs) GTSPEC Lightweight Rear Bumper Beam: (Weight 5.5lbs) Savings of 15.5 lbs GTSPEC Lightweight Rear Bumper Beam Installed with no issues at all! Take a look at some of the other high quality items that we installed. GTSPEC Front Strut Brace: GTSPEC 3 Point Rear Strut Brace: (Perfect install on the 2011. No modifications needed) GTSPEC Front Fender Reinforcement Braces: Forged Performance is really excited to head back to the track to see how well the vehicle has improved with the GTSPEC products. We will let you know as soon as we get out there!

01-15-2011, 02:13 PM	#47 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	Wow, im really liking those GTSpec parts

01-17-2011, 03:29 PM	#49 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Why don't GTspec make stuff like that for our cars?

01-17-2011, 08:31 PM	#52 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	I already have coilovers & swaybars, what else should I get that would actually benefit my street car?

01-18-2011, 09:14 AM	#53 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	Hi everyone, I want to give you a brief street-based review of the GT Spec and Whiteline components now that I've had a chance to drive the car around town for about 350 miles. As a refresher, we've installed nearly the entire GT Spec and Whiteline catalog on our 2011 STi sedan, however, the shocks are still stock with just some drop in TEIN S-Tech springs. Obviously, the shocks leave something to be desired, but here are my impressions nonetheless. Even on stock shocks, the car's chassis is transformed from washy and unstable to very firm and tight. Gone is the overall slop and play of the OEM bushings and arms. The car now tracks straight and true with very little input from the driver. Body roll has been reduced and staright line manners have not been sacrificed. It's also important to note there is ZERO increase in noise, harshness, rattles, or anything else of that nature. It's tight and quiet as a church mouse. That said, we are really looking forward to installing the JRZ RS1 coilover's which are really the centerpiece of our suspension system. As a preview we just installed the first set of JRZ RS1's on the Forged Performance 370Z and the improvement is literally night and day compared to the TEIN Monoflex's that were on the car. The car changes directions like a go kart with no body roll whatsoever yet is extremely compliant in a straight line for daily driving purposes. Once the JRZ RS1's are installed and dialed in, I'll be retesting the STi at Road Atlanta in March. I am really looking forward to what kinds of laptime improvements we see. Now back to working on the exhaust... Sharif

01-19-2011, 03:48 AM	#55 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	thanks for the review cant wait for the exhaust

01-19-2011, 05:29 PM	#56 (permalink)
Tray@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 540 Drives: 05 Infiniti FX35, Rep Power: 0	Working on the exhaust. Hopefully have some news for you by the weekend.

01-21-2011, 03:03 PM	#58 (permalink)
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01-24-2011, 05:56 PM	#59 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	out of control.

01-26-2011, 06:20 PM	#60 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Those pieces are beautiful. So I assume the rear bumper doesn't rely on the reinforcement bar for any clips or support.

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