2008 Mod Plans
EDIT: Brembo designs/engineers/manufactures, everything they require.
Sorry for the OT, Smasher
Back OT:
I am probably going to look into a set of Tokico DSpecs, maybe some more CF parts..
Sorry for the OT, Smasher
Back OT:
I am probably going to look into a set of Tokico DSpecs, maybe some more CF parts..
Last edited by Reality350; Jan 31, 2008 at 01:43 PM.
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to tell you the truth i wouldent go brembo. I used to have an 04 S/C maxima. with the Stillen AP 4 piston 2pc roaters(AMAZING). my buddy has a gs 400 with stop-tech 4 piston all around (really good set up) if you want even bracking go with the stoptech but if you want some insane breaking power go with the AP racing (i hear nothing but good things about there 6 piston 2pc rotors) and you can do AP 4-6 piston rear. but be ready $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. and some more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. lol
and on top off all things if your going to deal with Stillen (AP Racing) find a dealer in canada (the reasons are)
1) the worst customer service i have ever experianced
2) around $2400 for BBK (USD) ($400 USD shippin) which is fine, but they told me that they would reduce the value to under 1000 (USD). Obviously they dont, for that reason i dont get my breaks for around 3 weeks because anything over the value of 2000 gets held atomaticaly for a week at the border. And to top every thing off I was forced to pay $800 in taxes and duty fees (****). so yeah stillen and costomer service dont go very well + they will tell you anything you want to hear so that they can make the sale
and on top off all things if your going to deal with Stillen (AP Racing) find a dealer in canada (the reasons are)
1) the worst customer service i have ever experianced
2) around $2400 for BBK (USD) ($400 USD shippin) which is fine, but they told me that they would reduce the value to under 1000 (USD). Obviously they dont, for that reason i dont get my breaks for around 3 weeks because anything over the value of 2000 gets held atomaticaly for a week at the border. And to top every thing off I was forced to pay $800 in taxes and duty fees (****). so yeah stillen and costomer service dont go very well + they will tell you anything you want to hear so that they can make the sale
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In regards to the brake line of thought, I'm just curious to know if you've tried some high end brake pads in your current set up. That might be all you need? I've been running CarboTech XP10s and have been very impressed.
Now back to Smasher's original intent. Guys, I'm hoping to get some serious HP out of my NX and it's mighty GA16
And before you laugh to hard, Smasher will tell you that I'm pretty serious about my car. And I'm also the first to joke too. I have a lot of fun with it. The last few years I've worked on handling, stopping and the basic bolt-on power mods. This year I've got a set of Avon Tech RAs waiting for the first track day, the first GA ECU reworked by CalumSult (of SR20 fame) is in transit right now, with JWT cams, Outlaw Engineering intake spacer, and urethane motor mounts sitting in my basement and waiting for the install. And if you're serious about track lapping, look up my thread about Mosport. 
Now back to Smasher's original intent. Guys, I'm hoping to get some serious HP out of my NX and it's mighty GA16
And before you laugh to hard, Smasher will tell you that I'm pretty serious about my car. And I'm also the first to joke too. I have a lot of fun with it. The last few years I've worked on handling, stopping and the basic bolt-on power mods. This year I've got a set of Avon Tech RAs waiting for the first track day, the first GA ECU reworked by CalumSult (of SR20 fame) is in transit right now, with JWT cams, Outlaw Engineering intake spacer, and urethane motor mounts sitting in my basement and waiting for the install. And if you're serious about track lapping, look up my thread about Mosport.
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Originally Posted by SGSash
We're going to be developing a brake ducting kit that will be very subtle and low key, force air to the brakes from the bumper cover. is this something you guys would be interested in? We will also be developing some rear multi-link, but there is plenty of that on the market already 
The roadster is getting another bucket, a harness bar and some willans harnesses. Stance is sending us some coil-overs for it and we've mounted the Enkei RPF-1's on from the S14. The 305's might not clear in the rear but we're going to try and make it happen!
We've built a custom intake and exhaust for it so far, it is obnoxiously loud, maybe going to put a muffler on it. With pulstar plugs and a BPInitiatives flow stack the car is currently making 250whp. Some more tuning and we expect to be around 265whp for the begging of the season with the roadster.
As for the race car the new wheels came in for it, want to talk about bling? We're just doing typical race car prep, going over everything, redoing **** that's worn out or broken, tuning the motor for more jam etc. Some of the race car stuff is secretive so it's not all that exciting to be posting it up on the internet. Also have to paint it, thinking Audi RS4 red this year!
Our first race is in June, but we'll be testing a lot with the race car before then, and hitting lapping days with the roadster as much as possible, lets get a lapping day schedule out and see who's going where when!
The roadster is getting another bucket, a harness bar and some willans harnesses. Stance is sending us some coil-overs for it and we've mounted the Enkei RPF-1's on from the S14. The 305's might not clear in the rear but we're going to try and make it happen!
We've built a custom intake and exhaust for it so far, it is obnoxiously loud, maybe going to put a muffler on it. With pulstar plugs and a BPInitiatives flow stack the car is currently making 250whp. Some more tuning and we expect to be around 265whp for the begging of the season with the roadster.
As for the race car the new wheels came in for it, want to talk about bling? We're just doing typical race car prep, going over everything, redoing **** that's worn out or broken, tuning the motor for more jam etc. Some of the race car stuff is secretive so it's not all that exciting to be posting it up on the internet. Also have to paint it, thinking Audi RS4 red this year!
Our first race is in June, but we'll be testing a lot with the race car before then, and hitting lapping days with the roadster as much as possible, lets get a lapping day schedule out and see who's going where when!
^Nice dave
You should be able to get some more powa with those...
Question:
Did you inquire about having them weld on a new 02 bung, that was pre-cat?
IIRC, I believe it helped the FI guys with their wideband sensors..
Lemme search..
You should be able to get some more powa with those...
Question:
Did you inquire about having them weld on a new 02 bung, that was pre-cat?
IIRC, I believe it helped the FI guys with their wideband sensors..
Lemme search..
Here is a pic of what I am talking about..
http://berktechnology.com/forums/350z/o2bung.jpg
I am not 100% sure, but I think it provides a better location for your wideband..It would only cost about $20 from a quality fab shop
Maybe email Brian to get a better understanding?
That pic was for a Vortech SC"d member.
I am pretty sure you will see 20whp.. considering you were still running stock cats.
http://berktechnology.com/forums/350z/o2bung.jpg
I am not 100% sure, but I think it provides a better location for your wideband..It would only cost about $20 from a quality fab shop
Maybe email Brian to get a better understanding?
That pic was for a Vortech SC"d member.
I am pretty sure you will see 20whp.. considering you were still running stock cats.
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[QUOTE=Smasher]List your mod plans,
I will start.
AMS Rad Check Installed today at AMS
Silicon hose kit Check Installed today at AMS
Berks HiFlow cats Check Installed last week at AMS
Maybe some powder coating in the eng bay Check Done a few weeks ago buy a car buddy and Installed by me.
Extra Stuff
Progress Sway Bars Check installed at AMS last week
Sprint booster Check Installed at JRP lat weekend on Z's 1st voyage 2008.
Optima Batt Check Installed by me
Counter Act rust prevention Check Installed by me
Well not bad eh season is just getting started.
Vuk at AMS was outstanding!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot say enough good things about dealing with Vuk at AMS.
I had some unknown but found issues with some previous non AMS installed stuff and he took care of them for me like a walk in the park.
Vuk,
Thanks so much man catching this stuff has saved me from having to fork out a lot of money and a huge headache down the road.
I will start.
AMS Rad
Check Installed today at AMSSilicon hose kit
Check Installed today at AMSBerks HiFlow cats
Check Installed last week at AMSMaybe some powder coating in the eng bay
Check Done a few weeks ago buy a car buddy and Installed by me.Extra Stuff
Progress Sway Bars
Check installed at AMS last weekSprint booster
Check Installed at JRP lat weekend on Z's 1st voyage 2008.Optima Batt
Check Installed by me Counter Act rust prevention
Check Installed by meWell not bad eh season is just getting started.
Vuk at AMS was outstanding!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot say enough good things about dealing with Vuk at AMS.
I had some unknown but found issues with some previous non AMS installed stuff and he took care of them for me like a walk in the park.
Vuk,
Thanks so much man catching this stuff has saved me from having to fork out a lot of money and a huge headache down the road.
[QUOTE=Smasher]
damn, that's a lot of parts
Originally Posted by Smasher
List your mod plans,
I will start.
AMS Rad Check Installed today at AMS
Silicon hose kit Check Installed today at AMS
Berks HiFlow cats Check Installed last week at AMS
Maybe some powder coating in the eng bay Check Done a few weeks ago buy a car buddy and Installed by me.
Extra Stuff
Progress Sway Bars Check installed at AMS last week
Sprint booster Check Installed at JRP lat weekend on Z's 1st voyage 2008.
Optima Batt Check Installed by me
Counter Act rust prevention Check Installed by me
Well not bad eh season is just getting started.
Vuk at AMS was outstanding!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot say enough good things about dealing with Vuk at AMS.
I had some unknown but found issues with some previous non AMS installed stuff and he took care of them for me like a walk in the park.
Vuk,
Thanks so much man catching this stuff has saved me from having to fork out a lot of money and a huge headache down the road.
I will start.
AMS Rad
Check Installed today at AMSSilicon hose kit
Check Installed today at AMSBerks HiFlow cats
Check Installed last week at AMSMaybe some powder coating in the eng bay
Check Done a few weeks ago buy a car buddy and Installed by me.Extra Stuff
Progress Sway Bars
Check installed at AMS last weekSprint booster
Check Installed at JRP lat weekend on Z's 1st voyage 2008.Optima Batt
Check Installed by me Counter Act rust prevention
Check Installed by meWell not bad eh season is just getting started.
Vuk at AMS was outstanding!!!!!!!!!!
I cannot say enough good things about dealing with Vuk at AMS.
I had some unknown but found issues with some previous non AMS installed stuff and he took care of them for me like a walk in the park.
Vuk,
Thanks so much man catching this stuff has saved me from having to fork out a lot of money and a huge headache down the road.
Okay I will get into this
Redone whole Interior ( Black Carbon Fiber material with Orange ) Doors , Headliner, Back Hatch.
Painted Center Console & Lower Doors
Repainted the whole car .... 2-Tone
New Tires coming
New Front End
New Pi-Thon Fittings & Fluid Caps going in
Possible New Intake
I should be all set before the end of the month
Smasher I really like the way your Z turned out
Redone whole Interior ( Black Carbon Fiber material with Orange ) Doors , Headliner, Back Hatch.
Painted Center Console & Lower Doors
Repainted the whole car .... 2-Tone
New Tires coming
New Front End
New Pi-Thon Fittings & Fluid Caps going in
Possible New Intake
I should be all set before the end of the month
Smasher I really like the way your Z turned out
Last edited by Mapleleaf; Apr 13, 2008 at 07:41 PM.
^ wow, we needs pics man!
I dont intend to do too much to the car, I think I like most of it the way it is.
Some minor things:
VT cf hood (should be in this week)
Front C-west CF lip, that I will paint the ends.
Rear Diffuser like Reality350 if I can find it
New Rims black or gold with polished lip. Still searching.
Thats it.
I dont intend to do too much to the car, I think I like most of it the way it is.
Some minor things:
VT cf hood (should be in this week)
Front C-west CF lip, that I will paint the ends.
Rear Diffuser like Reality350 if I can find it
New Rims black or gold with polished lip. Still searching.
Thats it.
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I still have some extra parts to get installed too!!
Over sized Power steering rad,
Hood Latches (Need to find someone to do this
)
Maybe getting a new shifter.
I love Modding.
Originally Posted by Smasher
damn, that's a lot of parts
I still have some extra parts to get installed too!!
Over sized Power steering rad,
Hood Latches (Need to find someone to do this
)Maybe getting a new shifter.
I love Modding.
