Silverthorn Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Fitted a small In-line switch to the power supply of the YAW sensor the other day. Never realised how much the TCS interfered with the drive of the car even when it was apparently turned off! I've left it completely turned off ever since. Probably one of my favourite, cheap modifications I have done! More car parts are on their way as well. Watch this space 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 can you send me some info on this switch you have bought, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, nissanjuke said: can you send me some info on this switch you have bought, cheers I'll put the info on here in case anyone else is interested - but feel free to send me a Pm if you want any further info! The switch itself is just a basic rocker switch that I got from ebay here. The YAW sensor is located under the cup holder. Just splice the green wire that runs to the sensor and wire in the switch. When turned off, the car will have the TCS and ESP completely turned off. You will get both the TCS and ESP lights illuminated on the dash. If you want it back on, just flick the switch and turn the car off and back on again. All the lights will disappear. Job done! In the photo the box circled in pink is the sensor, the green cable circled in orange is wire you need to splice in to. Hope that helps Edited March 25, 2019 by Silverthorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanjuke Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 can you explain to me the gains for the car when the TCS is switched off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Silverthorn said: Fitted a small In-line switch to the power supply of the YAW sensor the other day. Never realised how much the TCS interfered with the drive of the car even when it was apparently turned off! I've left it completely turned off ever since. Probably one of my favourite, cheap modifications I have done! More car parts are on their way as well. Watch this space I did the same thing a few months ago only I cheated and bought a ready made kit from a member trader on here. Found it irritating how the stability control kept on intervening during play time so now it's permenantly off. Only thing now is, with the sticky tyres I have its highlighted how poor the stock lsd is and how the stock seats have very little lateral support. Time for an o's giken lsd, 3.9 fd and a pole position recaro seat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) Couple of photos from Spring Action Day on the Infinity Exhaust stand. Had a really good spot in the centre of the paddock & infinity paid for my entry so win win! Brilliant day overall Can't wait for the new bits and pieces to arrive. Should look tonnes more aggressive than it is currently Edited March 31, 2019 by Silverthorn 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Looks great as ever. Watching with interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 Converted the rear BC's to true coilovers this morning. Used my old 10kg front springs temporarily until my 326 Power springs arrive. Worked out perfectly and tonnes cheaper than selling my coilovers and buying some true coilovers off the shelf! Quite amazing at how much of a difference it has made to the way the car feels by negating the spring bucket! Just need to get myself some toe arms now to finish the rear off finally! Bit of a relief that it all went to plan as the guys at BC weren't too sure whether or not it'd work out or not. Figured it'd be okay though as they sell a 350 true coilover option and the design is very similar. Ordered some helper springs today as well to accommodate the shorter spring length on the new 326 springs. Hoping to have it all complete within the next 2 weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) No update - Just some more photos as per usual Once again from a trip down towards Cheddar Gorge! Edited April 15, 2019 by Silverthorn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Stunning looking car buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 @Andy_Muxlow Cheers Andy! Love the way it looks nowadays. I think the location is a big help as well - It's hard to make any car look bad parked up in Cheddar! Such stunning scenery 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 10kg is a tad stiff for true rear coil overs. What kg will you replacements be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) On 16/04/2019 at 10:13, Bry said: 10kg is a tad stiff for true rear coil overs. What kg will you replacements be? If 10kg is a bit stiff then you probably wouldn't want to know what the replacement spring rates are The car is being built purely for aesthetics at this point to be honest. Still drives relatively well and is perfect for having fun at lower speeds compared to having soft springs and huge meaty rear tyres. On Saturday i fitted 4 new tyres in a 235/35/19 as well so at this point i think the actual handling capabilities are seriously reduced compared to a properly set-up road/track car. The stiffer rear spring rate and skinny-ish tyres really help the car step-out at very low speeds compared to before so it's honestly the most fun to drive it's ever been! Definitely would hurt the feelings of a lot of purists though that religiously run PS4's in super-wide widths and proper suspension set-ups etc. Edited June 14, 2019 by Silverthorn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 At least you are make your modifications with a clear goal in mind and analysing the effects of the mods good and bad . Any research into if the rear turrets can handle the force of high kg spring rates ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 @Bry I spoke with 326Power a few times to discuss any issues they may of had with running the true coilovers with high spring rates but seemingly there were none to report. Ive spoken with a few people over in Japan as well as a guy in the states who ran spring rates higher than the ones I've ordered and there were no issues on their part as well. I'm still tempted to get some form of strut brace / reinforcement made just to be on the safe side but we'll see. I tend to drive my car quite carefully on roads I don't know very well and avoid basically all bumpy roads and potholes so the car lives most of its life either on the motorway or relatively main A roads so I won't be smashing it over bumps and shearing turrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 29/11/2018 at 16:55, Silverthorn said: The new exhaust is on! Sounds soo much better now. Still has the same deep tone to it as before but just with a lot more volume! Finally gave it a quick wash as well so it's ready for the new sunstrip and a few pieces to go on tomorrow. Hi buddy do you live around staple Hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 @ShortPaul Not too sure whether or not I should be impressed or scared that you managed to work that out from that photo But yes, I do mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, Silverthorn said: @ShortPaul Not too sure whether or not I should be impressed or scared that you managed to work that out from that photo But yes, I do mate. Don't be worried my mate said this zed lives around staple Hill, but I have never spotted it, I am around staple Hill as well, I have a gunmetal 350z be good to meet up sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 @ShortPaul Ah no way! Very suprised I've never spotted your car before to be honest! I'll keep a look out for you from now on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 13 hours ago, Silverthorn said: @Bry I spoke with 326Power a few times to discuss any issues they may of had with running the true coilovers with high spring rates but seemingly there were none to report. Ive spoken with a few people over in Japan as well as a guy in the states who ran spring rates higher than the ones I've ordered and there were no issues on their part as well. I'm still tempted to get some form of strut brace / reinforcement made just to be on the safe side but we'll see. I tend to drive my car quite carefully on roads I don't know very well and avoid basically all bumpy roads and potholes so the car lives most of its life either on the motorway or relatively main A roads so I won't be smashing it over bumps and shearing turrets. Sounds like it shouldn't be a problem. Look forward to seeing it once it's all installed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killick.z Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 @Silverthorn very rarely do I like a 370z that has been modified with no added rice and still looks 'clean'. Look forward to seeing at the upcoming shows! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 @Killick.z Cheers mate! Trying to keep it somewhat presentable for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 To continue with the theme of this thread, the car is once again a bit lower and a bit more impractical 326 Power springs fitted alongside Gaz helper springs. Fitted my Torqen undertray at the same time as well! Probably far to excessive for most but it looks spot on imo. Just need to make myself a nice lip kit and get a 326 Power wing fitted to finish it off a bit i think. A few photos from Castle Combe Golf Course as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Wow... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverthorn Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) @LRF4N Cheers mate! That's my favourite shot too Going to give it a wash tomorrow, apply my 326 banner and grab some more photos again. Edited April 20, 2019 by Silverthorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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