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What Have You Done For Your Zed Today?
Started By 3FIDDYZ, Nov 07 2009 06:51 PM
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#462
Posted 19 February 2012 - 08:36 PM
That's busy for you! Wasn't it a bit cold for all that?!
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition 370Z with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
#463
Posted 19 February 2012 - 08:43 PM
Nah not really, i'm used to the cold 
I managed to do them by dropping the engine belly guard down at the front and getting my arm up behind the bumper. Took about an hour to fit as it was a little tricky.
I managed to do them by dropping the engine belly guard down at the front and getting my arm up behind the bumper. Took about an hour to fit as it was a little tricky.
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Zedlet
Posted 22 February 2012 - 07:00 PM
Been to the rolling road to have the management tweeked for the new long tube header system
Torque required, not bhp......
#465
Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:47 PM
Managed to finish off plumbing in hot and cold water into the garage, for the Purpose of leak checking i washed the zed and the other two family cars
Meets 2012
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Mod Day / Brooklands Meet 2nd June
#466
Posted 26 February 2012 - 07:09 PM
Nice. I have the same in my garage and it's one of the best mods I've ever done
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition 370Z with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
#467
Posted 27 February 2012 - 05:07 PM
The zed got a wash the other day and went straight in the garage, so this afternoon I threw a nice fresh coat of dodo juice blue velvet wax on him 
#468
Posted 27 February 2012 - 06:36 PM
Ordered 2 x Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas for the rear. They seam to get a better review than the contis which I asked them to get and were delivered today. Oops. Messed the dealer around. But despite him having the continentals in the shop he still suggested that the Vreds where a better option...
2010 Twilight Grey 370z - My First Z!
#469
Posted 27 February 2012 - 06:47 PM
andy.j, on 27 February 2012 - 06:36 PM, said:
Ordered 2 x Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas for the rear. They seam to get a better review than the contis which I asked them to get and were delivered today. Oops. Messed the dealer around. But despite him having the continentals in the shop he still suggested that the Vreds where a better option...
Mind me asking what they costed in at?
#470
Posted 28 February 2012 - 06:07 PM
nope! I just been and had them fitted, they cost 530 fitted and balanced etc. They are pretty cheap looking on Oponeo.com but this is a place based in Poland, and I lost my bottle. I think they're only 185 each on there.
Initial reactions seem pretty good. tyre noise is down, grip levels are up!
It turns out I still had about a mm of tread before the legal limit on the Bridgestones, so I brought them home with me, just in case. If anyone sees any CHEAP wheels for the same size as 370 rears, please let me know, as I'd like some wheels that I can put them on for some fun sliding around a track one day!
Also, while I was there, they were kind enough to fit my spacers on the rear, so I have 20mm spacers on the rear now too. looks much nicer!
Initial reactions seem pretty good. tyre noise is down, grip levels are up!
It turns out I still had about a mm of tread before the legal limit on the Bridgestones, so I brought them home with me, just in case. If anyone sees any CHEAP wheels for the same size as 370 rears, please let me know, as I'd like some wheels that I can put them on for some fun sliding around a track one day!
Also, while I was there, they were kind enough to fit my spacers on the rear, so I have 20mm spacers on the rear now too. looks much nicer!
2010 Twilight Grey 370z - My First Z!
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Zedling
Posted 28 February 2012 - 07:05 PM
Owner suffers from modificus compulsivus....
Currently there is no known cure
#472
Posted 03 March 2012 - 06:01 PM
Fitted the new Y-piece stainless exhaust section which arrived yesterday, the zed has now got a full Cat back system 
#473
Posted 03 March 2012 - 06:51 PM
So much rust 
and look at those old cat shields Looks like a good design Y pipe though, what brand is it? and what is the rest of the system?
and look at those old cat shields Looks like a good design Y pipe though, what brand is it? and what is the rest of the system?
#474
Posted 03 March 2012 - 07:12 PM
Just finished fitting 20mm spacers front and back, its now beer o'clock....
Meets 2012
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Mod Day / Brooklands Meet 2nd June
#475
Posted 03 March 2012 - 10:03 PM
MaDMaXX, on 03 March 2012 - 06:51 PM, said:
So much rust and look at those old cat shields Looks like a good design Y pipe though, what brand is it? and what is the rest of the system?
and look at those old cat shields Looks like a good design Y pipe though, what brand is it? and what is the rest of the system?Yeah thats on my list for future mods, getting the underneath sorted. The zed has been neglected a little in places from previous ownership but i'm going to change that now i'm its owner.
The whole system though from the Cat back is a Cobra Sport system www.cobrasport.com . It sounds pretty good now
#476
Posted 03 March 2012 - 10:10 PM
Yeah it's also an England thing very hard to do anything about it with how humid and salty it is most of the year I still stare up at cars chassis when i'm under them over here, 20 year old cars are almost pristine
Also, you might not be aware, but it's forum rules that you post up vids of any exhaust changes....
very hard to do anything about it with how humid and salty it is most of the year I still stare up at cars chassis when i'm under them over here, 20 year old cars are almost pristine Also, you might not be aware, but it's forum rules that you post up vids of any exhaust changes....
#477
Posted 03 March 2012 - 10:15 PM
Yeah, i've seen their black 350z exhaust vid before, it's a nice sound, but man, they rag the crap outta that car from the moment they start it No rasp, good sound and tig welded
Out of interest, what is the distance between the start of the y-pipe and the merge point?
No rasp, good sound and tig welded Out of interest, what is the distance between the start of the y-pipe and the merge point?
#478
Posted 03 March 2012 - 10:20 PM
MaDMaXX, on 03 March 2012 - 10:10 PM, said:
Yeah it's also an England thing very hard to do anything about it with how humid and salty it is most of the year I still stare up at cars chassis when i'm under them over here, 20 year old cars are almost pristine
Also, you might not be aware, but it's forum rules that you post up vids of any exhaust changes....
very hard to do anything about it with how humid and salty it is most of the year I still stare up at cars chassis when i'm under them over here, 20 year old cars are almost pristine Also, you might not be aware, but it's forum rules that you post up vids of any exhaust changes....
Totally agree with you there, it is pretty difficult keeping the cars in top condition with the British climate the way it is
I'll make sure i post some vids up now the system is complete...............well for now anyway
There is a video of both types on the website aswell ( resonated and non-resonated )
#479
Posted 03 March 2012 - 10:26 PM
MaDMaXX, on 03 March 2012 - 10:15 PM, said:
Yeah, i've seen their black 350z exhaust vid before, it's a nice sound, but man, they rag the crap outta that car from the moment they start it No rasp, good sound and tig welded
Out of interest, what is the distance between the start of the y-pipe and the merge point?
No rasp, good sound and tig welded Out of interest, what is the distance between the start of the y-pipe and the merge point?
Not sure on the distance as i never measured it, standing them next to each other though there wasn't a great difference, i'll take a look for you tomorrow and post up what i find out.
#480
Posted 03 March 2012 - 10:35 PM
The reason i ask, is based on the following:
Motordyne Engineering
XYZ Pipe:
XYZ the ultimate Y-pipe! For the best sound, power and versatility, look no further. The Motordyne XYZ-Pipe is a high performance Y-pipe unlike any other.
In its development phase many different merge distances and angles were dyno tested. With a range of tested Y merge distances ranging from very close to very far from the engine, and it was found that engine performance was degraded if the Y merge point was too close or too far from the engine. The Motordyne XYZ pipe merges the exhaust gasses at the optimum point.
In the R&D phase of the Motordyne XYZ development it was found that:
10 inches closer than optimum dropped ~20TQ.
18 inches farther than optimum dropped ~10TQ on the dyno and wrecked throttle response.
With several data points analyzed a curve was generated and showed the optimum “Y-pipe” length peaked at 16”.
A 16” long Y-pipe would be a too short of a Y-pipe to fit in the stock location so an extension was added behind it to connect with the midpipe flange. This extention is what created a new opportunity to incorporate a resonator to improve sound quality. It also opened up the opportunity for an add on catalytic convertor. Both of these options become even more advantageous when test pipes are used.
By incorporating a resonator or even a catalytic converter in the XYZ-pipe it allows you to take advantage of the higher power gains available with test pipes without sacrificing the sound quality, power or exhaust smell. And all the extentions (or modules) can be easily and quickly changed out with the supplied V-band clamp.
XYZ is the dyno optimized Y-pipe that offers the best of power, sound and emissions. The Motordyne XYZ is a new evolution of exhaust system design for the Nissan and Infiniti family.
Motordyne Engineering
XYZ Pipe:
XYZ the ultimate Y-pipe! For the best sound, power and versatility, look no further. The Motordyne XYZ-Pipe is a high performance Y-pipe unlike any other.
In its development phase many different merge distances and angles were dyno tested. With a range of tested Y merge distances ranging from very close to very far from the engine, and it was found that engine performance was degraded if the Y merge point was too close or too far from the engine. The Motordyne XYZ pipe merges the exhaust gasses at the optimum point.
In the R&D phase of the Motordyne XYZ development it was found that:
10 inches closer than optimum dropped ~20TQ.
18 inches farther than optimum dropped ~10TQ on the dyno and wrecked throttle response.
With several data points analyzed a curve was generated and showed the optimum “Y-pipe” length peaked at 16”.
A 16” long Y-pipe would be a too short of a Y-pipe to fit in the stock location so an extension was added behind it to connect with the midpipe flange. This extention is what created a new opportunity to incorporate a resonator to improve sound quality. It also opened up the opportunity for an add on catalytic convertor. Both of these options become even more advantageous when test pipes are used.
By incorporating a resonator or even a catalytic converter in the XYZ-pipe it allows you to take advantage of the higher power gains available with test pipes without sacrificing the sound quality, power or exhaust smell. And all the extentions (or modules) can be easily and quickly changed out with the supplied V-band clamp.
XYZ is the dyno optimized Y-pipe that offers the best of power, sound and emissions. The Motordyne XYZ is a new evolution of exhaust system design for the Nissan and Infiniti family.
