V1H

10 hours ago, shadow85 said:

I don't know if the reservoir needs to be relocated. Check out the pics below, they were sent to me by another AAM TT customer who relocated the intakes to that area in the front bumper.

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Thx for the pictures. Will keep this option in mind.

1 hour ago, Adrian@TORQEN said:

Hi René,

 

Red is anodised AN2.

 

Calipers are the same sizes, 8 and 6 pot. Logo will be engraved in, no colour.

Thanks for confirmation. AN15 must be a lot darker red then. The AN2 ought to match my red mirrors best i believe 

Comparing @evilscorp's Monster 8-pot with @bakseedaa's Xtreme 8-pot, you say the calipers are the same in size, and perhaps radius? Only the disc is 25mm larger?

Also, is the Xtreme caliper triangluar in shape or is it just the angle the photo was taken?

I presume, the Monster just comes in white logo, the Xtreme in black logo, by default?

4 hours ago, nissanman312 said:

Any idea what iat you see with the filters in that location ?

I don't have IAT numbers I'm afraid

Ah OK, I can see clearly now. 

 

Did you discuss with them or did they mention anything at all about relocating the intakes to the front bumper or anywhere else out of the bay?

Yes, it could be custom option in the future. But we left it like this for the time being to get the install finished at long last. I can see how the intake pipes extend to either side down into the spaces in front of the wheel well. On the driver side, the washer reservoir would need relocating, though.

Hi Adrian, are all red calipers shown here (i.e. John's, Paul's etc) anodized color 2 or 15? Judging your 1st post, it's color AN2? 

And in the Monster vs Xtreme kits, are the calipers physically larger or not, since they are both 8/6 pot? Some pics from @bakseedaa would be nice

Thirdly, how can one specify Torqen logo colour white or black?

Cheers!

On 02/03/2018 at 10:01, shadow85 said:

Hey V1H,

 

did H-DEV relocate the intakes to the front of the car? I can't seem to tell from the pics.

H-Dev had to raise them higher up but they're still sitting - somewhat unfortunately - inside the engine bay. See this photo.

On 28/02/2018 at 18:02, parello9 said:

Like it but not feeling the green brakes now lol

On 28/02/2018 at 18:26, teejay said:

Think the brakes would look good the same colour as the mirrors

I know, I know 

My dream brake kit is the Torqen Monster or Xtreme Big Brake Kit in red anodised finish (AN2) to match the mirrors.

But I haven't got the money for it and won't for another 2 yrs, I'm afraid.

Fitted my new rims and tyres last weekend, and managed to pull the car out of the garage for 5 mins before the snow storm would return. Here some initial pictures, if not the greatest.

First the specs:

BC Forged Wheels RS45 forged monoblock 1-piece A6061-T6, in Black Chrome finish

Front: 20"×9.5J ET29, weight: 10.95 kg [stock: 19"×9J, 10.7 kg]

Rear:  20"×11J  ET18, weight: 11.32 kg [stock: 19"×10J, 11.5 kg]

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Front: 265/35 ZR20 (99Y XL),   weight 12.4 kg [stock: 245/40 ZR19, 13.1 kg]

Rear:  305/30 ZR20 (103Y XL), weight 14.0 kg [stock: 275/35 ZR19, 13.4 kg]

Hi guys, would also like join in with my 370Z-TT. Cheers 

1. Andy James + Kat

2. Shezza

3. Valy   -   Paid

4. Keyser +1 - Paid

5. Paul k + Dawn

6. Nso93- paid

7. Humpy

8. G1en

9. Rickdon

10. VeilsideZ

11. Beb + Colombia

12. Bob94

13. Buster  - PAID

14. Lumpy101

15. Teejay+1

16. Flashback

17. Modo +1

18. TT350 (try)

19. Papa

20. Olly350z

21. Louis350z (not on here)

22. alexclabbs

23. Jay84 paid

24. jackf + 1

25. Dillydot82 +1

26. retro_al

27. 350z South West

28. EzeePzee

29. cs2000

30. chippychip123 +1

31. Mark123

32. DrMurderDeath +1

33.cloud1440

34. Nismoandy +1

35. Conlonl

36. Apoc124

37. LewisH

38. pintopete58

39. AmyZed

40. SUPRAWOOKIE +1

41. LMStaples + 1

42. BenHz33 + 1 PAID

43. ShortPaul +1

44. Zero:One

45. wvSTUwv +1

46. Mr.szarvas +1

47. Kingsley + 1

48. V1H

15 hours ago, teejay said:

Hey René are we going to see you and the monster in the flesh at Silverstone this year now it's done???

Weather permitting, that sounds great to me. Would be a good opportunity to meet up.

Would it be the Japfest on the 06 May 2018 you have in mind?

Had a brief opportunity to drive down to Tesco, yesterday, while the roads were dry and I was home alone for a moment 

The in-car sound appears muffled compared to reality, my iPhone's microphone is only so good, but you still get an impression. Had to drive carefully as it was 5°C and the salt powder on the roads don't help my grip. 

Thanks guys!

Currently we're a little snowed in. Hope the weather will get a bit better again for a short video.

I drove my car home on Thursday and OMG.. I cannot begin to describe the transformation. I do not recognise my Z! It's utter savage, especially considering I have been driving an Astra 1.4L for the past 4.5 months.
I drove off still in the wet, on a straight road in 4th at 60mph I tiped the gas pedal a bit and the rear broke momentarily loose only for the T/C to safe my arse. Later down the journey, while all roads fully dried up, on the motorway I pulled out of a 50mph zone in 3rd and again spun the rear wheels. A BMW M6 right behind me could barely keep up! 

I still am digesting what animal H-Dev have bred in their shed, I totally love my ride, any more power would currently be not healthy for myself.

I severely need better rear tyres (305/30R20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S), barring current lack of funds 

Can't thank enough AAM, Torqen, H-Dev for the realisation of my dreams, despite nearly 3 yrs in the making 

Thanks Adrian, see u perhaps tomorrow then 

And all the best for @HaydnH!!!

The build is complete! I am going to collect my Z tomorrow
Feels surreal that the time has finally come after 4.5 months at H-Dev
Here are some numbers:

DYNO
DynoDynamics in shootout mode
correction method fixed to ATMC2

DRIVEBILITY
Stock Torque exceeded at 2000 rpm.
400 ft-lb (542 Nm) available @ 2800-6600 rpm

PEAK VALUES
Flywheel

501 bhp (508 PS) @ 6600 rpm @ 5.8 psi (0.40 bar)
435 ft-lb (590 Nm) @ 4200 rpm @ 7.0 psi (0.48 bar)

Rear Wheel
422 whp @ 6600 rpm @ 5.8 psi (0.40 bar)
367 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm @ 7.0 psi (0.48 bar)

More boost caused Jez having to retard timing to prevent knock which is why more boost did very little more power, hence, we stick to this pretty low boost. The TT kit appears exceptionally efficient, IMHO, needing so little psi to get going.

In simple terms:
55% horsepower gain over stock at 40% intake pressure over atmosphere.
59% torque gain over stock at 48% intake pressure over atmosphere.

Of course it’s also the exhaust allowing for that better than 1:1 ratio

Given that this is about half the torque of a 1st Gen Veyron (590 vs 1200 Nm) I am going to properly poop myself when I will be driving it home (4hr drive) 

DYNO PULL
Video

DYNO PLOTS

WHP & AFR

BHP & AFR

BHP & Boost

BHP & TQ

Jez added EcuTek's adjustable Launch Control, Traction Control and made me 3 ECU maps:

1. T/C
2. T/C + lift-off pops'n'bangs
3. lift-off pops'n'bangs

I'm so gutted, mate

Any news yet?

Best wishes

12 hours ago, nissanman312 said:

Better budget some sticky rubber in then

Already planned! 

I just had my brand new rims delivered last Friday: 20" BC Forged RS45 in Chrome Black (F: 9.5J  R:11.0J)

which I am planning to dress with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (F:265/35  R:305/30)

Road test done. All systems OK. Boost is said to come on very early, pulls very hard. Should have some dyno sheets later this week. 

On 26/11/2017 at 13:25, nissanman312 said:

Is the car back with you yet mate 

 

No m8, Adrian was seeing it at H-Dev on Friday and made a picture of my 'modified' front bumper (hardly noticable, prfessionally done), so that's the final hurdle behind us. It can now only be a couple of days still. The H-Dev badge is gonna go into the engine bay, and road test drive needs to be performed.

23 hours ago, nissanman312 said:

We need to get together one day for a blast out 

We'll drag John out as well 

Most definitely, Can't wait for it (and good weather) lol

We have encountered a final hurdle, which may only concern me with my Amuse kit. The front bumper was about to be reinstalled. But the Amuse bumper with its curved under-tray interferes with the lower boost pipes. Below photos show the issues on the passender (left) and driver side (right)

In order not to stress the fibre glass bumper, H-Dev will modify the under-tray to give enough clearance for the pipes. The raised black sections need to be remoulded and lowered slightly. This should give an OEM-like professional look.

At the end of last week the car was on the dyno twice, and made 500 bhp at 8 psi.

8 psi was originally my self-imposed upper boost limit to retain reliability and longevity. Jez agreed with me to leave it at that for the time being. So that's probably what it's gonna be.

A mild tune of 500 bhp that would be plenty for daily driving IMHO. I am quite happy with that achievement 

I will hear more, and get a dyno sheet, once everything is finished.

On 11/3/2017 at 22:15, nissanman312 said:

What's that plug for ?

Please refer to my previous post #126 

She's alive!
The install is now completed, first leak checks passed. The car is idling happily.

ECU mapping could potentially start later today, or very soon, as Jez is again giving Tuning training all week.

VIDEO: http://www.prelude.myzen.co.uk/370Z/Temp/270.mp4
(Not sure how to embed a video w/o the need to first host it on youtube)

3 hours ago, parello9 said:

Exciting times!

 

you sold your old i takes yet?

Not sold yet. Will get them back together with the car once I collect it.

Exhaust made to fit and done, all AAM install done.

Car starts and runs, checking for leaks now and over the engine after a full heat cycle.

Half of the MIL-Spec plug done, too.

Will soon be dyno ready!