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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Surfwagon's Sedan Build

2012 G37 Sedan 7AT
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Here's what I've done so far...

-Uprev Tuned at Specialty-Z
-Stillen Gen 3 Intake
-Motordyne M370
-FI RHFC's
-Invidia Q300 CBE
-GTM Aluminum Driveshaft
-Powertrix Coilovers
-Hotchkis Sway Bars
-SPC Front and Rear Camber Kit with Rear Toe Bolts
-Powertrix 20 mm Spacers

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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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All that already on a 2012? Damn, that's impressive. Aluminum DS, too.
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Pics or it didn't happen j/k (kinda). BTW, how are you liking those powertrix coils?
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Pics or it didn't happen j/k (kinda). BTW, how are you liking those powertrix coils?
Hahaha, I'll take some pics sooner or later. I really like the Powertrix coil a lot. Very solid build quality. I've had zero issues and Iove the way they perform. If I did it again I'd have Charles, the owner pair them with some springs that have a slightly higher compression rating since I'm in a sedan which is heavier. Otherwise, I'm super happy.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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I just got back from Specialty-Z after getting tuned. That was a really great experience. I got 310 HP and 266 TQ. Baseline was 286 HP and 235 TQ.

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Mod list:
-Uprev Tuned at Specialty-Z
-Stillen Gen 3 Intake
-Motordyne M370
-FI RHFC's
-Invidia Q300 CBE
-GTM Aluminum Driveshaft
-Powertrix Coilovers
-Hotchkis Sway Bars
-SPC Front and Rear Camber Kit with Rear Toe Bolts
-Powertrix 20 mm Spacers

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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Nice numbers man, Gives me hope to see 310 or so when my RHFC arrive.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by surfwagon
What is this?

Nice mod list, you considered the 4.08 gears?
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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looks great! how do you like the coilovers? what does the butt dyno have to say about the aluminum drive shaft?
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BLamb
What is this?

Nice mod list, you considered the 4.08 gears?
rear coil dampening adjustment ****.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BLamb
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Nice mod list, you considered the 4.08 gears?
Thanks man. Ive thought about the 4.08 gears but i probably won't. The green **** is the damping adjustment for my Powertrix coilovers.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dkmesa350z
looks great! how do you like the coilovers? what does the butt dyno have to say about the aluminum drive shaft?
Thanks man. I love the powertrix coils. They are fantastic. The main difference I feel with the aluminum driveshaft is that the car feels quicker from a dig. A little more responsive with normal driving. If you are expecting a huge performance gain you will be disappointed. The driveshaft would be last on my list.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by surfwagon
Ive thought about the 4.08 gears but i probably won't.
Why not? Because 7AT?
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Thanks for the pics, looking very nice. Those are nice dyno numbers, looks like you chose a great part combo for function & form, and that's not easy to pull off.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Why not? Because 7AT?
I've thought a lot about doing it. I would need a rear differential from a 6MT with LSD which is about$400 plus around $1200 for the other parts and labor. That's pretty expensive. I think this car is pretty fun how it is. I think I'll save for another's TT Z32 instead.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Thanks for the pics, looking very nice. Those are nice dyno numbers, looks like you chose a great part combo for function & form, and that's not easy to pull off.
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it
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