Update: Nismo S-tune exhaust, Gtspec braces, rotorpro rotors

[jbaker1121]

:zip:Hey everyone,

i finally got everything sitting in my garage installed earlier this week---the Nismo S-tune Exhaust, the GTspec 4pt brace and front brace and the rotorpro rotors.................................

I love how the nismo sounds-- not that loud at all, just alot nicer sounding.................
the rotors look nice and they perform pretty welll
and the braces, as far as i can tell ( i havent done that much drivign because i've been working) hold the car together well and you can feel the difference...


but you'll have to wait a couple of days for pictures

 

[marty315]

Tease....

 

[Deecarp]

Congrats on the installed items, you know the routine man pictures will seal the deal.

 

[StuLax18]

Better get some shots of the Nismo underneath the car.

 

[jbaker1121]

Congrats on the installed items, you know the routine man pictures will seal the deal.

Better get some shots of the Nismo underneath the car.

Tease....

haha you guys should know by now..when I bring the pictures i BRING IT. I always take too many haha

 

[StuLax18]

All I know is no one wants to see pics of stock tips.

 

[jbaker1121]

:glasses:

All I know is no one wants to see pics of stock tips.

yeah but they want pics ofthe nismo muffler and resonator

 

[StuLax18]

:glasses:

yeah but they want pics ofthe nismo muffler and resonator

Exactly! That's what I want too.

 

[Logan]

Any noticeable power gain from the exhaust or just a nice increase in the rumble factor? Really dig the Nismo set up and the tonal quality. I see a number of the more heavily modded FX's running GT Spec braces. Do you purchase the pieces for the G35/37 or the 350Z and do they bolt on directly OR is there extra work involved? I just spoke with a sales guy from My Nismo and he had NO idea what I was talking about.

 

[StuLax18]

http://gtspec.com/index.php?nav=products_category&cat=153

 

[Logan]

Thanks man, consider yourself owed.

 

[jbaker1121]

Any noticeable power gain from the exhaust or just a nice increase in the rumble factor? Really dig the Nismo set up and the tonal quality. I see a number of the more heavily modded FX's running GT Spec braces. Do you purchase the pieces for the G35/37 or the 350Z and do they bolt on directly OR is there extra work involved? I just spoke with a sales guy from My Nismo and he had NO idea what I was talking about.

this could just be mental..but my butt dyno is telling me that the rpms pull a little faster (maybe because of less backpressure?) and on the highways it seems to pull a little better in general...not so much a a 0-60 as a 40-90 type power increase...that could just be me though. Plus, i think I heve a leak where the resonator attaches from an old gasket..and also, there isn't that much "rumble" as you put it...it's just a smoother, throatier sound when compared to stock. it's a little bass-ier. it just basically sounds nicer haha...and you can tell it's not stock.
as for the Gtspec braces....Stulax hooked you up with a link they are made for the FX. I actually have a set of prototype models...so i'm special lol:frown:
the braces you can tell right away though...the car feels alot better on turns..especially high-speed

http://gtspec.com/index.php?nav=products_category&cat=153

 

[drew855]

this could just be mental..but my butt dyno is telling me that the rpms pull a little faster (maybe because of less backpressure?) and on the highways it seems to pull a little better in general...not so much a a 0-60 as a 40-90 type power increase...that could just be me though. Plus, i think I heve a leak where the resonator attaches from an old gasket..and also, there isn't that much "rumble" as you put it...it's just a smoother, throatier sound when compared to stock. it's a little bass-ier. it just basically sounds nicer haha...and you can tell it's not stock.
as for the Gtspec braces....Stulax hooked you up with a link they are made for the FX. I actually have a set of prototype models...so i'm special lol:frown:
the braces you can tell right away though...the car feels alot better on turns..especially high-speed

Which braces do you have on the list from that link?

---------- Post added at 08:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:59 PM ----------

Ooo sorry I guess you mentioned that above

 

[Logan]

I think we've all heard multiple exhaust sound clips, for me when the time comes I'll roll with the Nismo, the sound is just-slick. Not hot rod, not Detroit, a bit like stock but just MORE. Anyway, great choice on the exhaust. Are you running the full set of GT Spec braces then? Must be a GREAT ride with braces/HR springs and the STB.

Prototypes? Nice to know people who know people........thanks again for the link StuLax

 

[StuLax18]

Ya, I hope to get a Nismo soon, as soon as Alan will get on the ball. I've sent him enough PM's with links by now that I'm sure he can get the HKS.

 

[HYME]

that link above doesn't show the strut bar. They didn't stop making it did they?

 

[StuLax18]

that link above doesn't show the strut bar. They didn't stop making it did they?

Separate section for strut bars. http://gtspec.com/index.php?nav=products_category&cat=152

 

[Deecarp]

I want to see pics JB! we are all waiting!

 

[jbaker1121]

I want to see pics JB! we are all waiting!

it's been rianing here for the past 2 weeks...like right now it is dark and stormy outside haha. plus, I just finished re-oiling my air filter..and now i have to wait for tit o stop rianing so ic an pop the hood and put it back in (I have the annoying stillen heatshield/air duct thing to it's a tad bit more difficult then the open fillter setups)
but yeah....blame the weather haha.






oh yeah and I'm going to Infiniti tommorow for them to give me a speaker (since one of mine blew) and to balance and rotate my wheels, change the oil, and i have to ask thema bout a few other random things (i want to get new sparkplugs...) so we shall see what goes down. maybe i'll snap a pic of the underbelly when the FX is on the lift..

but i promise when the weather clears up there will be some photos

 

[jbaker1121]

Picture time

it was nice out today so i decided to clean up the FX a bit and take some photos...including pics of the new mods! enjoy...



rotors:
front


rear


cleaned my intake filter...


GTSPEC bracing







NISMO S-TUNE
(stock 350z tips)





random pictures...