James Z (seriously, “Z”!) is a new customer and came to Z Car Garage while searching for a shop to install all of his bolt-ons purchased through the web. We installed an ARK exhaust and Stillen intakes on his 2013 Z34:

 

OEM vs ARK GRiP cat-back exhaust system:

The road view showing the “burnt” tips:

 

Stillen Intakes:

 

To make the most from intake/exhaust additions Rob UPREV tuned the Z with gains of +15hp/8tq resulting in 315hp/258tq to the wheels. Note the flatter torque curve in addition to increased hp all the way to redline:

 

We also installed a personal touch to the interior with these lighted “Z” kick panels:

 

More power and an enjoyable sound…thanks for coming to ZCG James!

Tetsuya is a long time customer and visited ZCG years ago for an UPREV tune and Bassani exhaust system on his pretty 2005 350z. He recently came back for some suspension upgrades and we happily obliged. We installed TEIN StreetFlex coilovers combined with their latest EDFCactive dampening controller:

The StreetFlex dampeners are trick parts with pillowball mounts and 16-way adjustability. The
“active” EDFC offers two new features in addition to the totally redesigned interface. With the on-board accelerometer, dampening can be automatically adjusted based on g-loads and a GPS unit enables speed-sensitive adjustment!

 

The EDFC unit was mounted neatly in the Z’s NAV/cubby:

 

To handle braking duties we installed a Stoptech Big Brake Kit (332mm) finished in red up front and color matched the stock rear calipers on new Stoptech rotors. Everything is framed nicely behind the new Volk 57xtreme 19″ wheels:

  

OEM vs Stoptech brakes:

 

Tetsuya’s Z is now a well-rounded sports car that will surely bring more smiles on spirited drives!

It’s sedan week! Brandon M’s G35 visited us early 2013 for suspension upgrades and he came back for a few more mods. We installed a Stoptech Sport Kit which is a very smart and affordable way to increase braking capacity:

OEM vs Stoptech rotors:

 

Brandon is now running G35 coupe 19″ wheels and they look fantastic coupled with the lowered ride height!

 

Rob UPREV re-tuned the G with the addition of a Trans-Go shift kit. Note the increased hp/tq throughout entire rev range with peak gains of 10hp/8tq to the wheels:

 

Thanks for coming back to ZCG Brandon!

 

Kevin L wanted to improve the performance of his 2007 Infiniti M35.  Thankfully this large, 3rd-generation sedan sports Nissan’s venerable VQ engine so many bolt-ons are available. We started with Motordyne plenum spacer/lower intake and Injen intake:

 

UPREV tuning maximizes the improved breathing for peak gains of 15hp/6tq for a total of 238hp/230tq to the wheels:

 

The M is no lightweight, and driving a little more “spiritedly” can over-tax the factory brakes easily. Kevin opted for the Concept Z Performance Akebono Big Brake Kit (BBK). This kit uses the OEM brake components found on the G37 Sport Coupes and is a direct bolt-on for the M.

  

OEM vs the larger rotors 14″ (F) and 13.8″(R) will definitely help shed heat and prevent fade. Front calipers installed and framed nicely behind wheels:

 

Rear OEM vs BBK:

 

More power and better braking make Kevin’s M sport sedan exciting to drive!

 

Eric S came to ZCG for an UPREV tune and Whiteline bushing install for the T/C rods. The tuning session yielded significant gains across the powerband:

 

Peak numbers jump to 245hp/240tq at the wheels, with gains of roughly 15hp/21tq from 3krpm all the way to an increased redline. Enjoy The Ride Eric!