Anyone in SOcal or SGV with a Stillen SC'ed Z I can take a ride in?

brucelidat · 04-24-2015, 12:38 AM

I'm thinking of getting the Stillen SC kit and was wondering if there were any around (7AT would be even better) for me to sit in and see how it feels?

EndyKwon · 04-27-2015, 09:13 PM

seconded!

SWIPLife · 05-03-2015, 02:12 PM

I'd also be interested in this.

brucelidat · 05-03-2015, 02:22 PM

doesn't seem like anyone wants to give us a ride. Looks like I might have to be the ride giver if I go for it.

SWIPLife · 05-03-2015, 11:40 PM

I would be much obliged! Haha.

I struggle with understanding if SC is worth it or to save for TT.

Please do let me know if you ever do.

brucelidat · 05-03-2015, 11:52 PM

I'm in the same boat. Tempted to do SC< but am afraid I will regret not going TT. Not sure which potential regret is worse, spending $$$ on SC then wishing for TT or spending $$$$$ on TT then not being what I imagined and regretting spending all that money. I'm trying to wait to get a ride in a TT to see if it totally blows my mind in order to blow open the locks on my wallet too, haha.

EndyKwon · 05-04-2015, 08:40 PM

Your car looks like plenty of fun with 310/263. Does that 4.08 gear make any difference in your highway driving/DD? But yes, be a trail blazer! The only thing that worries me about TT is driveshaft shock or whatever that is. As far as my Z is concerned on power, I'd be perfectly happy with ~430whp/330tq, if that is even possible with the Stillen setup. I hear level10 transmission is sort of a necessity as far as TT is concerned.

brucelidat · 05-04-2015, 08:52 PM

My concern with TT is that everyone tells me you need to always check things regularly and I don't know much about this stuff and want a reliable car that I don't always have to be worried about. Our transmission definitely will not hold, but FI is almost done with an upgrade kit. As for the Stillen kit, you're not getting 430/330 without some upgrades who a lot of people say make it iffy. It seems the kit is only reliable stock with would be about 400-410whp, 300wtrq (which is about the most our trannys can handle stock.

Chuck33079 · 05-04-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

My concern with TT is that everyone tells me you need to always check things regularly and I don't know much about this stuff and want a reliable car that I don't always have to be worried about. Our transmission definitely will not hold, but FI is almost done with an upgrade kit. As for the Stillen kit, you're not getting 430/330 without some upgrades who a lot of people say make it iffy. It seems the kit is only reliable stock with would be about 400-410whp, 300wtrq (which is about the most our trannys can handle stock.

Its not just a Tt that requires a close eye on things. Both sc and tt require maintenance and upkeep beyond a na car.

brucelidat · 05-04-2015, 09:15 PM

Is checking up on things on the TT car relatively if someone shows me what to look out for? Pope the bumper off and check hoses and connectors?

Chuck33079 · 05-04-2015, 09:17 PM

Those things are required on a sc car as well. Plus you have to deal with sc fluid changes, belt issues, etc. they are both about the same in extra maintenance. It's just different maintenance.

brucelidat · 05-04-2015, 09:25 PM

Is it easy to check up on things though? Is it just a matter of popping off the bumper and inspecting hoses/connectors?

Chuck33079 · 05-04-2015, 09:31 PM

Or getting under the car. You need to know what everything does so you can tell if things look right. Order the two books I recommended in the other thread where you were asking about this. Just checking things does absolutely zero good if you don't know what's going on.

OMGWTFBBQ · 05-13-2015, 08:40 PM

Go TT. I'm supercharged and wish I went twin turbo. After a while, you get used to the power and want more, which isn't easily doable with a supercharger. That, and it sucks being surrounded by cars like 1100-1600 hp GTRs and Tesla P85Ds all day long at work.

OMGWTFBBQ · 05-13-2015, 10:43 PM

Oh and for reference, I'm not Stillen supercharged. Not GTM supercharged either. Or else I would have easily offered rides to everyone interested.

04-24-2015, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	Anyone in SOcal or SGV with a Stillen SC'ed Z I can take a ride in? I'm thinking of getting the Stillen SC kit and was wondering if there were any around (7AT would be even better) for me to sit in and see how it feels? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-03-2015, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	doesn't seem like anyone wants to give us a ride. Looks like I might have to be the ride giver if I go for it. EndyKwon likes this. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-03-2015, 11:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	I'm in the same boat. Tempted to do SC< but am afraid I will regret not going TT. Not sure which potential regret is worse, spending $$$ on SC then wishing for TT or spending $$$$$ on TT then not being what I imagined and regretting spending all that money. I'm trying to wait to get a ride in a TT to see if it totally blows my mind in order to blow open the locks on my wallet too, haha. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-04-2015, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 429 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 14	Your car looks like plenty of fun with 310/263. Does that 4.08 gear make any difference in your highway driving/DD? But yes, be a trail blazer! The only thing that worries me about TT is driveshaft shock or whatever that is. As far as my Z is concerned on power, I'd be perfectly happy with ~430whp/330tq, if that is even possible with the Stillen setup. I hear level10 transmission is sort of a necessity as far as TT is concerned. Last edited by EndyKwon; 05-04-2015 at 08:42 PM.

05-04-2015, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	My concern with TT is that everyone tells me you need to always check things regularly and I don't know much about this stuff and want a reliable car that I don't always have to be worried about. Our transmission definitely will not hold, but FI is almost done with an upgrade kit. As for the Stillen kit, you're not getting 430/330 without some upgrades who a lot of people say make it iffy. It seems the kit is only reliable stock with would be about 400-410whp, 300wtrq (which is about the most our trannys can handle stock. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

04-27-2015, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 429 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 14	seconded!

05-03-2015, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
SWIPLife Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: CA Posts: 49 Drives: Z Rep Power: 11	I'd also be interested in this.

05-03-2015, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
SWIPLife Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: CA Posts: 49 Drives: Z Rep Power: 11	I would be much obliged! Haha. I struggle with understanding if SC is worth it or to save for TT. Please do let me know if you ever do.

05-04-2015, 09:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	Is checking up on things on the TT car relatively if someone shows me what to look out for? Pope the bumper off and check hoses and connectors? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-04-2015, 09:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Those things are required on a sc car as well. Plus you have to deal with sc fluid changes, belt issues, etc. they are both about the same in extra maintenance. It's just different maintenance. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-04-2015, 09:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	Is it easy to check up on things though? Is it just a matter of popping off the bumper and inspecting hoses/connectors? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

05-04-2015, 09:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Or getting under the car. You need to know what everything does so you can tell if things look right. Order the two books I recommended in the other thread where you were asking about this. Just checking things does absolutely zero good if you don't know what's going on. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-13-2015, 08:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4550	Go TT. I'm supercharged and wish I went twin turbo. After a while, you get used to the power and want more, which isn't easily doable with a supercharger. That, and it sucks being surrounded by cars like 1100-1600 hp GTRs and Tesla P85Ds all day long at work. EndyKwon likes this. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

05-13-2015, 10:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4550	Oh and for reference, I'm not Stillen supercharged. Not GTM supercharged either. Or else I would have easily offered rides to everyone interested. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

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