370Ad Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Few updates since the HU! Cobra Y Pipe Back Exhaust Japfest 2014 Track Time - She performed very well but got pretty hot, so hot I was limited to 5-6K on the last 4-5 laps. 2012 models came with an oil cooler so going to see if I can get one of these fitted before my next track time. Changed the clutch fluid as it wasn't as tight as the 50 before the track day and was slightly worse after too! £14 delivered from Opie Oils and an hour to flush the system with a mate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice man, Castle Cobme is good fun, nice and fast, not driven it in the 370Z yet though. Yeah, keep your eye on that oil temp gauge on track, I always do, so much so I nearly ran out of petrol once at Bedford. Might want to change your oil now too seeing as though it's been baked. Did 2012 cars come with an oil cooler ?? Awesome, if you find any info on that and fitting one to the older version, please share . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice man, Castle Cobme is good fun, nice and fast, not driven it in the 370Z yet though. Yeah, keep your eye on that oil temp gauge on track, I always do, so much so I nearly ran out of petrol once at Bedford. Might want to change your oil now too seeing as though it's been baked. Did 2012 cars come with an oil cooler ?? Awesome, if you find any info on that and fitting one to the older version, please share . From what I have worked out its 140 degrees where you get limited to 6k and then 145 is 3.5k. Oil has been changed but appreciate the heads up Yep 2012 cars come with an oil cooler - http://www.the370z.com/nismo-370z/44915-2012-370z-all-models-include-oil-cooler.html Haven't managed to find a retro fit yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Yeah, once you hit that temp the car will go into limp mode to save it. I tend to keep below 130 degrees for safety on track. That often gives me a good hard 3/5 laps dependant on circuit before I come in for a cool down. The benefits of Open Pit as opposed to sessions . That link won't open for me but are you sure that's not the Nismo edition car ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) All 2012 models buddy - Some links for you to try http://www.the370z.c...oil-cooler.html http://www.autoevolu...nged-39391.html http://www.the370z.c...g-released.html http://www.the370z.c...il-coolers.html So the part number is 21300-SS370 and costs double what an aftermarket one costs! Edited May 28, 2014 by 370Ad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Good to know, cheers . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I might be wrong but I don't think oil coolers are fitted to UK 370's - except the Nismo version maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) I might be wrong but I don't think oil coolers are fitted to UK 370's - except the Nismo version maybe? You could be right... as I can't seen an official UK announcement. Apparently the stock one is a water cooled sandwich plate on the engine case. Maybe a 2012+ model owner could help us out Edited May 28, 2014 by 370Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Quick update on her progress. After some major googling it seems the best all round intake setup for the 70 is a decent panel filter and some intake hoses. The US forum has proved a 3-5bhp increase over the majority of the rev range vs a stock system, this was back to back on a dyno. The standard intakes are ridged on the inside and also have a resonator attached to the passengers side which all reduces air flow. The Stillen Gen 3 definitely makes the most power but only high up the rev range. There is also the vast difference in cost between the two setups, so this is how I came to my conclusion. I went for HKS panels but you cant see them as they are sealed up Anyway enough babbling.... I was surprised how much difference this made, car seems to pick up revs a lot quicker and makes a nice deep noise above 4k. Also had the car lowered on Eibachs and a full geo setup. I am running -1.5 degrees on the front and -2 degrees on the back. Car is filthy so apologies! Front lip is now very close to the ground. Less than my fist! Car seems very planted but I am yet to give it a full shake down Edited August 12, 2014 by 370Ad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 thats really smart! I need me a 370!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Needs spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Good work fella. Have to agree that spacers really will give it a better look, get those arches filled. Every time I see this colour it get's better I think. I promised myself I wouldn't lower this car but I've been looking at coilovers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Cheers guys. Definitely won't be going down the spacer route though, as it ruined the feel for me when I tried them on the 50. Rears sit quite well but agree the fronts are a bit lost now. Will be getting new wheels at some point to finish the look, but not for a little bit unless I spot a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R34Nigel Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Looking good, what is the spec of the intake pipes? They look very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Looking good, what is the spec of the intake pipes? They look very good http://www.mishimoto.co.uk/nissan-370z-silicone-air-intake-hose-kit.html Got mine from the US for £85 delivered with carriage and import tax. My motorway cruising is now 5 degrees colder too. Not sure if its coincidence or the new intake setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Very nice looking car! Really like that stereo aswell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiboy Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Looks superb, love the pictures on track ..Scotty.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) The shocking stance after lowering the car really got to me so I ordered some new wheels from CS. I initially didn't want to go black but the Steel Grey was too similar to the colour of the car. Pictures are off my BB and its not clean but you get the idea Edited November 18, 2014 by 370Ad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Very nice, thanks again for the order... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 That looks lovely !! Gone for the same wheels again I see Front looks amazing ..... Maybe a 10mm spacer at the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) That looks lovely !! Gone for the same wheels again I see Front looks amazing ..... Maybe a 10mm spacer at the rear? Cheers mate. Yeah, wasn't the plan originally but nothing else was available with a decent offset without spending another grand. I know what you mean, in an ideal world I would have gone for ET15 on the back like the US have but they are not available in the UK unfortunately. Not a fan of spacers so they will have to do Edited November 18, 2014 by 370Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yep same as mine .... I have some 5mm ones that I might put on and see how it goes . Looks very nice though .... I bought some z center badges off the chap on here for the standard rays .... Just used the dremel to flush them off at the back and silicone sealant to stick them on the center caps , looks so much better than the rota ones . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Im liking them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Oh great, thanks Ad. Now if I decide to save my (relatively) hard earned for a '70, I now also need to factor in the cost of springs and a set of 19 inch Rota's cos that looks spot on! Thank you Adam, thank you very much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Oh great, thanks Ad. Now if I decide to save my (relatively) hard earned for a '70, I now also need to factor in the cost of springs and a set of 19 inch Rota's cos that looks spot on! Thank you Adam, thank you very much Sorry my friend. Its part of the fun though, do it slowly and enjoy it! Who needs money anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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