zero2sixtyZ's 5.5 replacement...
05-28-2015, 04:29 PM
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05-29-2015, 07:53 AM
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06-01-2015, 08:35 AM
#323
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I don't think I can swing it this year. Too many weddings / trips this summer already. I'll post up a clip of the car soon. Suspension and new rear bumper going on in two weeks.
06-08-2015, 08:51 AM
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Thanks! Compensating through your intercooler I see? Me too.
Cars are an investment, right?
Installed this past Friday. Somewhat of a pain of an install without taking the bumper or radiator fan out, but not as bad as the downpipes.
Cars are an investment, right?
Installed this past Friday. Somewhat of a pain of an install without taking the bumper or radiator fan out, but not as bad as the downpipes.
06-18-2015, 10:44 AM
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Video of some low quality exhaust notes:
http://vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/...psslu9zepx.mp4
Pic of the coils before adjustment and install:
Flashing the ECU with MHD Tuning app for Android. Went to Stage 2+FMIC 93oct map with linear throttle:
Quick pics before body shop:
Rear is going to be raised to match front ride height and then aligned/corner balanced once out of the body shop.
http://vidmg.photobucket.com/albums/...psslu9zepx.mp4
Pic of the coils before adjustment and install:
Flashing the ECU with MHD Tuning app for Android. Went to Stage 2+FMIC 93oct map with linear throttle:
Quick pics before body shop:
Rear is going to be raised to match front ride height and then aligned/corner balanced once out of the body shop.
06-19-2015, 01:46 AM
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06-19-2015, 03:20 AM
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Those Vossen CV7 are a beautiful wheel, for sure. That deep matte silver lip with the polished 7-spokes, and the gently sculpted flat hub section... love those rims. Very classy against Moonlight White.
Zero, you bought Fortune CO's, you bum. It's like you're trying to make me jealous, LOL. Like a lot of RWD G's, Swift lowering springs gave me a droopy bum, too. If I had your kind of money to burn, I'd have bought those CO's to dial in the right height and take handling up a notch or three. And I certainly will get there someday... CO's are on the list, but a few years out yet. In the meantime, a simple pair of customized 3/8" poly bushing spacers between the rear springs and the top-seats have made everything right with the world.
The droopy bum isn't as obvious in that reposted pic from Max_Ride's comment, but the car was also leaning into the picture. The rear was at least 1/2" lower floor-to-fender than the front. But like I just said... all is right with the world now.
Just did the mod a few days ago, and am waiting for things to settle before pics.
Zero, you bought Fortune CO's, you bum. It's like you're trying to make me jealous, LOL. Like a lot of RWD G's, Swift lowering springs gave me a droopy bum, too. If I had your kind of money to burn, I'd have bought those CO's to dial in the right height and take handling up a notch or three. And I certainly will get there someday... CO's are on the list, but a few years out yet. In the meantime, a simple pair of customized 3/8" poly bushing spacers between the rear springs and the top-seats have made everything right with the world.
The droopy bum isn't as obvious in that reposted pic from Max_Ride's comment, but the car was also leaning into the picture. The rear was at least 1/2" lower floor-to-fender than the front. But like I just said... all is right with the world now.
Just did the mod a few days ago, and am waiting for things to settle before pics.
Last edited by Rochester; 06-19-2015 at 03:23 AM.
06-19-2015, 08:29 AM
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Zero, you bought Fortune CO's, you bum. It's like you're trying to make me jealous, LOL. Like a lot of RWD G's, Swift lowering springs gave me a droopy bum, too. If I had your kind of money to burn, I'd have bought those CO's to dial in the right height and take handling up a notch or three. And I certainly will get there someday... CO's are on the list, but a few years out yet. In the meantime, a simple pair of customized 3/8" poly bushing spacers between the rear springs and the top-seats have made everything right with the world.
I had Koni Yellows on the rear and was not impressed. My original plan was to go with Swift Spec-Rs and Koni Yellows all around. Turned out to be a mediocre part in a sea of other weaker/worn bushings.
I saved up while running the **** Konis and went deep on a setup that should last the life of the car. If it needs to be rebuilt, cheaper than buying new struts or rebuilding the competitors. Also, nice to know if I want to swap the springs, FA will revalve the struts accordingly.
I keep telling Shshank to get the Swifts, but that is if he doesn't come to the dark side. He drove the 335 recently, and hopefully...
06-21-2015, 11:00 AM
#336
Zero, the car is looking hawt as usual man! 
The kicker is the flashing the ECU with your phone man. I guess I shouldn't be so surprised by it. Something about saying "I need to turn up the boost, let me get my phone out..."
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The kicker is the flashing the ECU with your phone man. I guess I shouldn't be so surprised by it. Something about saying "I need to turn up the boost, let me get my phone out..."
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06-23-2015, 05:39 AM
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Haha, yeah it's not going to impress the ladies, but the whole ECU flashing thing is awesome. Can switch maps in 2 minutes. I bought an old Galaxy S4 dedicated to ECU flashing/monitoring/coding and OBD2 diag.
06-24-2015, 03:59 AM
#339
I fixed my droopy bum for an effective $22.
I say "effective", because if I didn't go through so much trial-and-error, bought two different sets of bushings, two extra rear top-seats, and pay my mechanic twice to drop the rear buckets and slip things into place... it would have only been $22.
But it's ok. I don't really mind, because racecar.
http://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-seda...ion-2-0-a.html
I say "effective", because if I didn't go through so much trial-and-error, bought two different sets of bushings, two extra rear top-seats, and pay my mechanic twice to drop the rear buckets and slip things into place... it would have only been $22.
But it's ok. I don't really mind, because racecar.
http://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-seda...ion-2-0-a.html
06-25-2015, 04:32 AM
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wish the same was for the A33 chassis..... =( got H&R droopy bum here.
Roch, rememeber the bees in the can rattle right around 2K RPM u did a trial and error yourself on your 5th gen?
I remember you checked heat sheilds, gutted cats, and to no avail, and then found out it wasn't exactly an exhaust rattle. but some engine part etc... what was it exactly was it again? Maybe you have a link to the thread?
Thanks.
zero, cars lookin insane! i like choices your making or at least the reasoning you explain here.
Roch, rememeber the bees in the can rattle right around 2K RPM u did a trial and error yourself on your 5th gen?
I remember you checked heat sheilds, gutted cats, and to no avail, and then found out it wasn't exactly an exhaust rattle. but some engine part etc... what was it exactly was it again? Maybe you have a link to the thread?
Thanks.
zero, cars lookin insane! i like choices your making or at least the reasoning you explain here.
06-25-2015, 06:32 AM
#343
Jealous.
It was the little tension pulley on the uni-belt system. Inexpensive OEM part... I think around $30, IIRC.
Roch, rememeber the bees in the can rattle right around 2K RPM u did a trial and error yourself on your 5th gen?
I remember you checked heat sheilds, gutted cats, and to no avail, and then found out it wasn't exactly an exhaust rattle. but some engine part etc... what was it exactly was it again? Maybe you have a link to the thread?
Thanks.
I remember you checked heat sheilds, gutted cats, and to no avail, and then found out it wasn't exactly an exhaust rattle. but some engine part etc... what was it exactly was it again? Maybe you have a link to the thread?
Thanks.
Last edited by Rochester; 06-25-2015 at 07:30 AM.
12-30-2015, 08:10 AM
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Been a while since an update. Some new photos and videos:
Added M3 steering wheel:
BMW day @ Larz Anderson museum:
dynamic / pbn85 (prev. MOTM/5.5 owner from NYC) came to Boston with his '14 Nismo 370Z:
Did my first AutoX:
Grabbed a dyno before the end of the season @ Granite State Dyno, Hudson, NH:
2nd run, tires slipped on dyno. 3rd run put down 383 whp, 412 wtq on 93 octane.
Added M3 steering wheel:
BMW day @ Larz Anderson museum:
dynamic / pbn85 (prev. MOTM/5.5 owner from NYC) came to Boston with his '14 Nismo 370Z:
Did my first AutoX:
Grabbed a dyno before the end of the season @ Granite State Dyno, Hudson, NH:
2nd run, tires slipped on dyno. 3rd run put down 383 whp, 412 wtq on 93 octane.
02-18-2016, 07:15 AM
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Winter update:
- New set of PSS waiting to be installed
- Ordering M-Factory Limited Slip Differential
- Researching differential bushing upgrades
- M3 side skirts and OEM engine cover being painted... still deciding ideas on the cover.
- Stage 2 fuel pump awaiting more reviews, but planning for March.
- New set of PSS waiting to be installed
- Ordering M-Factory Limited Slip Differential
- Researching differential bushing upgrades
- M3 side skirts and OEM engine cover being painted... still deciding ideas on the cover.
- Stage 2 fuel pump awaiting more reviews, but planning for March.