So, I picked this 2015 Note S up and enjoyed my boring commutes for a few years. Then, my dumbass decided to visit Japan, where I ended up staying for 2½ months. These things were everywhere and well, this is where we are today..fml.
*note* this post to meant to be more informative than anything else. Since absolutely NOBODY supports these chassis (besides what you find on Ebay), I'm free-balling here and learning as I go. I will say that is is absolutely THEE worst car in my experience of owning vehicles to try and modify. With that said, there is hope for idiots like me..
Full Nismo bodykit with all the lights was sourced from a few UpGarage's when I was over there. Probably around $750 for everything. Just had them shipped before I left. Also, found a full set of O.G. 17x7 +45 Cr Kai when I was over there for $300.
Next was getting the kit resprayed and installed as well as a set of BC coilovers. I didnt realized until after the fact that Ohlins were available for this platform. Oh well..
I found somebody local selling some aluminum z32 280mm front calipers and bit the bullet. Figured Id have to at least get a bracket made. Turns out, I didnt. They bolt right up to the oem n17/e12 knuckles. Only thing I had to do was take them to a machine shop and have them take .195" off the backspacing to line them up correctly. Rotors are a different story. I went through a handful of new and used ones before coming across the Renault Twingo 133rs rotors. Not only are they 280mm and 4x100 but they have a 60.1 center bore so they were perfect. Downside is, I had to order them from KamRacing in the U.K.
I dont know what happened to my baseline dyno sheet but in complete stock form, car made 92whp/91trq on 87oct. Tuning experience overall was a SOB. I tried getting in contact a handful tuning companies and thought UpRev would be able to help out. Picked up the hardware and sent them the stock file but after 2 years of follow up, they were not interested. I was then told by a good friend that HPtuners could possibly work. So figured what the hell. Called around few local shops and came across Sound Performance. Spoke with the tuner and he said to just swing by and he will take a look. I used the HPtuners Canadian Micra hr16de file and viola, it worked. Full parameters are now accessible. Great!
I then pick up a Eaton TVSv400 blower off of the 1.2ddr engine. Figured this was the way to go since I auto-x the car. It didnt fit without removing a/c and would contact the inlet manifold. So, I started piecing together a turbo kit instead and after many months doing research on volumetric efficiency, I landed on this Garrett gt2052 unit. Ntec extra box w/velocity stack installed, HKS axleback, and had a custom 2 1/4 midpipe. I took it back to the dyno on 91-ish oct (filled halfway with 93 and now a now clogged primary cat, mind you) and it made 105whp/104trq. I didnt have time to change it out as I booked an appointment for dyno. Fuel cut was raised to 7200rpm because I was running out of gear at events. Also, rev limiter was thrown in. I was still running 2 oem cats, resonator and 2 mufflers at the time. I have now installed a vibrant hi-flow cat and deleted the secondary and its definitely much more quick. If I had to guess, its currently sitting around ~115whp with this cold weather.
Next I picked up a ORC clutch w/10lb flywheel and since I hate wheel spin, grabbed a Nismo 1way LSD for the car. BTW, Hptuners showed that injector duty cycle was at 63% but didnt show numbers on fuel pump. Worst case scenario, Ill try and figure out a in tank solution with a return feed if need be.
Cusco bracing
-Matt
