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It begins... RB2's 370z


Richie-B

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So I've had my zed for a couple of months now and I am really happy with it. I've a varied car past but I've been heavily into BMW''s for the past few years. I've just sold on my e46 M3 and replaced it with my 370z but I decided its time for a change. I've always loved the 350 and fell for the 370 once I had seen one in the flesh

 

So here it is when I picked it up from the dealers

 

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So first off I gave it a good Wash.

 

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I then got it out for some photos before I get the mods starts. I am lucky enough to have a friend who is handy with a camera.

 

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I then fitted a reverse camera because I miss my parking sensors but didn't fancy drilling holes in the bumper and since I had all the boot trim out I fitted some sound deadening but I didn't take any pics when I had it stripped out.

 

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I then got it dyno'ed to get a baseline. Came in a bit low for a 370z's book at 309.9bhp but I am happy enough with it for now

 

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Then I Plasti diped the badges. I wanted to have a play about with the stuff after seeing it on youtube. Its pretty funky stuff but not sure how long it will last for.

 

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I took delivery of this on Friday. Its the Milltek none res.

 

 

 

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and got it fitted today. I so glad I went with the none res as its just right.. The resonator version can't be much louder than oem

 

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TBC

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Would you mind sharing a little more on the sound deadening? What did you use? I`m shocked at how much road noise there is on the 370z compared to the 350z. I`m still running the original bridgestones whilst awaiting the mpss's which I know will help a bit. I`ve also ordered a second boot mat which should help further. But would be interested to hear of your results.

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Would you mind sharing a little more on the sound deadening? What did you use? I`m shocked at how much road noise there is on the 370z compared to the 350z. I`m still running the original bridgestones whilst awaiting the mpss's which I know will help a bit. I`ve also ordered a second boot mat which should help further. But would be interested to hear of your results.

 

If you can source the rubbery carpet stuff the Germans use on the arch liners that will also help. Dynamat will help but a barrier or other things like luxury liner are better IMO for road noise.

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Would you mind sharing a little more on the sound deadening? What did you use? I`m shocked at how much road noise there is on the 370z compared to the 350z. I`m still running the original bridgestones whilst awaiting the mpss's which I know will help a bit. I`ve also ordered a second boot mat which should help further. But would be interested to hear of your results.

 

I used vibe stuff because my local car part shop sells it and I get a discount there. I basically stripped all the trim out the back and stuck the stuff down on every surface I could. Its like a sticky putty that's got a fail covering to it. It has defiantly helped but the stuff wasn't cheap

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Would you mind sharing a little more on the sound deadening? What did you use? I`m shocked at how much road noise there is on the 370z compared to the 350z. I`m still running the original bridgestones whilst awaiting the mpss's which I know will help a bit. I`ve also ordered a second boot mat which should help further. But would be interested to hear of your results.

 

I used vibe stuff because my local car part shop sells it and I get a discount there. I basically stripped all the trim out the back and stuck the stuff down on every surface I could. Its like a sticky putty that's got a fail covering to it. It has defiantly helped but the stuff wasn't cheap

 

Ok thanks, glad to hear that you didn`t used egg cartons & styrene balls

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I went and said hello to Ewen at clark motorsports today. Really sound guy.

 

I picked up a set of Eibach anti roll bars for the zed. I just need the weather to give it a break and I'll get them fitted

 

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I really need to give the car parts a rest until after xmas.... An induction kit would be nice haha

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