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Our friends at MOTORZ TV approached us when looking at brake upgrades for their 2008 Mustang GT, and we were excited to get a chance to put some parts in their hands and get their feedback.

MOTORZ is a TV show framed around the DIY auto enthusiast who loves to get his/her hands dirty, and provides a step-by-step install on products, just like it’s done in a typical garage or driveway setup.

As they received the product, Chris Duke (the producer and on-screen personality) immediately ripped open the boxes to check out the STILLEN Sport Rotors and Metal Matrix High Performance Brake Pads and give them a once over.

The response I received back from Chris upon getting a chance to get the boxes open:

Not only do the STILLEN sport rotors look super cool and performance minded due to the cross-drilled holes, they are clearly machined with quality and care in mind.  We can’t wait to install them on our project vehicle and really put them to the test! – Chris Duke, MOTORZ

Chris took some time to shoot a ‘PARTZ’ segment highlighting some of the features of the rotors, which we have embedded below.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXbrlg2XJcY[/youtube]


Later this month, check back as they are doing a full install episode of these Sport Rotors and Metal Matrix Pads onto the Mustang, in full MOTORZ.tv style.

They have a YouTube channel, as well as being carried on numerous video media channels, specifically iTunes and more recently expanding into cable TV in certain areas.

We encourage you to check it out, and subscribe to not miss the upcoming STILLEN install:

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We were in for a treat today as we got a chance to take a peek at a freshly painted R35 GT-R, done in a reminiscent blue that was so striking on earlier Skylines.

Several of us in the office had questioned why a blue wasn’t an option for the current GT-R, and this owner decided this wasn’t acceptable and took matters into his own hands, or rather the hands of extremely capable Wet Works Garage here in Costa Mesa, CA to handle the color change.

We knew Wet Works was working on one, and we first caught site of it from the guys at GT-R Blog who posted some pictures earlier today, and couldn’t wait for it to get here, which it promptly did earlier this morning.  Quickly shot a horrible quality walk around with a point and shoot camera here in the office, and some additional photos.

Photos of the Blue Nissan R35 GT-R


For more information on the build, visit the owners blog here.  There are photos of each stage of the paint, from initial masking to final polishing.

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Nearly 30 years ago, Russ and Ilene Briggs started Briggs Automotive Group with one small used car center in his hometown of Manhattan, Kansas. With decades of dedication and 100% customer satisfaction, Briggs has grown to six showrooms in the Manhattan and Topeka areas.


In fact, they have been named Manhattan’s #1 ranked dealership in sales and service for the past seven years. Briggs has joined with STILLEN to offer performance and styling parts for all Nissan vehicles.

Call George in parts or better yet drop by to see all the goodies.

Whether you’re shopping for a new car, looking for STILLEN parts and accessories with expert installation, or need to have your vehicle serviced, experience the Briggs Advantage at Briggs Nissan!


Contact them about outfitting your new Nissan with genuine STILLEN accessories, before or after your purchase!

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STILLEN is proud to release something we’ve been developing and fine-tuning for quite some time, our Secondary Cat Delete Y-Pipe for the Nissan GT-R!

The factory equipment this replaces contains two flow-robbing cats and weighs in at a hefty 30.25 lbs!  Our new Y-pipe replaces those cats with polished 304 stainless steel resonators and drops an astounding 47% of that weight, coming in right at 16 lbs.

STILLEN GT-R Secondary Cat Delete Y-Pipe

There is a lot of power held back by the factory exhaust system on the Nissan GT-R. By eliminating the factory catalytic converters, STILLEN has successfully improved flow, creating power gains as well as dramatically improving sound.

STILLEN GT-R Secondary Cat Delete Y-Pipe Flanges and Flex Joints

Additional info from the STILLEN Product Page:

Catalytic converters are not only very restrictive to the exhaust flow and performance, but they also act as mufflers, greatly reducing the sound that enthusiasts desire.


This Secondary Cat-Delete Y-Pipe System is TIG welded and constructed out of polished 304 stainless steel with laser-cut and CNC machined 304 stainless steel flanges.  The resonators themselves are also TIG welded, polished 304 stainless steel.


To allow the exhaust system to flex with the movement of the engine, yet stand up to the heat and flames coming off of the turbos, we have used nothing but the best turbo specific flex joints on this application.  Under hard driving, flames will travel through the exhaust system, and only turbo specific flex joints will stand up to the heat generated in those circumstances.

These parts are currently in production, and will begin shipping soon.  Make sure to get your order in now before the first batch sells out!

Features:

• Lightweight Materials – 47% Lighter than factory
• Increased Performance
• Race-Car Like Sound
• Polished 304 Stainless Steel – Lifetime Warranty

Recommended items to go with this product:

• STILLEN GT-R Cat-Back Exhaust System

Items discontinued, article left for information purposes.

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STILLEN 2009 Targa Newfoundland Sweepstakes

Hopefully you are following our build of the 2009 Nissan GT-R as we prepare it for the upcoming Targa Newfoundland Tarmac Rally in mid-September.

We decided it would be a neat idea to build a promotion around sending a lucky person and a friend along with the STILLEN team.. and the STILLEN 2009 Targa Newfoundland Sweepstakes was born!

The grand prize winner receives an all-expense paid trip for two to the Targa Newfoundland Rally to follow the STILLEN race team, along with covering the airfare, hotel accommodations, meals, rental car, and $500 in spending cash.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn0YBDPJUGo[/youtube]
But it doesn’t end there.. rounding out the 114 prizes, there are gift certificates, autographed and framed pictures from the Road & Track Photo Store, and subscriptions as well.

As always, special thanks goes out to the sponsors on the STILLEN GT-R:

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New from STILLEN: Racing-bred stainless steel brake lines for the Nissan GT-R!

This is the first brake line upgrade on the market that does NOT require removing the factory hard lines. Stainless steel braided lines are stiffer than the typical rubber brake lines, but nothing is stiffer than hard steel tubing. That is why it is important to keep the hard lines in place for the firmest, most responsive brake pedal feel.

STILLEN GT-R Stainless Brake Lines

Aircraft-style fitting details are used throughout for leak-free connections – no banjo fittings! The factory junction block functions are replicated to eliminate any possible rubbing issues with suspension travel or steering wheel input. Doing so allows the front lines to be bolted to both the upright and the strut for the most positive location possible.

STILLEN GT-R Stainless Brake Lines Detail

The components are supplied by Goodridge, a recognized leader in racing and high-performance hose and fittings. They supply car and motorcycle manufacturers, top teams in all forms of racing and the finest aftermarket suppliers. Goodridge lines are DOT-compliant (FMVSS 106) and TÜV-certified, the toughest certification in the world.

STILLEN GT-R Stainless Brake Lines Versus OEM

These are available now for order, shipping within 2-3 weeks; pricing is available from the STILLEN Product Page

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We are sorry we haven’t had a chance to get some of the cool things we’ve been working on up, we have a bunch of new content that’s in the can, we’ll be working feverishly to get that up.

In the meantime we had some GT-R’s out to the STILLEN workshop this morning, and while we had some of the new AP Racing Curved Vane Rotors out, thought it might be a good time to grab the camera and shoot some video with our Brake Manager Chris Bernal (with little to no warning.. sorry Chris!)



These rotors are an excellent upgrade for anyone serious about performance on their GT-R, and correct the problems associated with cracking cross-drilled holes and wear issues of the OEM rotors.  Bonus is they are half the cost of the factory replacements, with the improved performance and longevity.

These rotors are now available in a Slotted or J-Hook rotor face configuration, depending on the goal of the owner.  More information on the AP rotors can be found on our previous blog post on these rotors.

Items discontinued, article kept for informational purposes.

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STILLEN is excited to release the newest Gen 3 Intake System, extending the application list to include the 2009 370Z (Part #402852). This highly anticipated intake utilizes the principles proven with the G37 3.7L system, creating horsepower gains of +17.5 at the wheels.

STILLEN 370Z Generation 3 Ultra Long Intake

STILLEN 370Z Generation 3 Ultra Long Intake

 

The 370Z Generation 3 Ultra long intake features a proprietary intake design devised to maximize horsepower from the VQ37 engine.

As with all of the Gen 3 Intakes, these pass beyond the stock airbox location, and reside just in front of the radiator, allowing for cool air provided from the front grille, avoiding the troublesome location of at ground level, where asphalt temperatures can dramatically increase the intake air temp, and hydrolocking is most common. Slight enlargement of the factory core support is necessary to accommodate the pipes, which is achieved easily with a dremel or other cutting tool.

370Z with STILLEN Gen3 Ultra Long Intake

370Z with STILLEN Gen3 Ultra Long Intake

 

Pricing, Installation Instructions and additional information can be found at the STILLEN Generation 3 Intake Product Page

Dyno sheets and photos are listed below:

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Unfortunately with the first go around on the sale of the STILLEN Supercharged 350Z, the winning bidder on eBay was not able to complete the transaction.. so we’ve decided to relist this car for another round.

STILLEN 350Z

STILLEN 350Z

Over $70,000 invested in this car, and has almost every STILLEN produced part for the 350Z.  Click Here for the original blog post with all of the products, pictures, video and details of the car, and you can see the eBay auction here as well.  Happy bidding!

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We’d like to thank folks for coming out for the first GT-R Day and Monthly Mini-Meet here at STILLEN. With a total of 12 GT-R’s on-site it was a good turnout for a basically unpublicized event, and gave people a chance to hang out and see what we’re up to.

Customer GT-Rs at STILLEN's GT-R Day

Customer GT-Rs at STILLEN’s GT-R Day

On display was the STILLEN gutted GT-R being prepared for the Targa Rally Newfoundland, as well as some of the new products we’re about to release:

  • STILLEN Cat-Back Exhaust System
  • STILLEN Adjustable Sway Bar Set – w/Bushings and Adjustable Endlinks
  • STILLEN Aero Lip Spoiler
  • STILLEN Aero Side Skirts

Look for these new products to be released and available within the next couple of days, along with detailed specs and pricing.

Visitors also had a chance to hear from Chris Bernal, our Brake Manager, go into detail on the new AP Racing Curved Vane Slotted Rotors, and some new brake pad options.

Here’s some photos from the event:


Please join us on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 for our next GT-R day. We’ll be showing the continued progress on the Targa Rally GT-R, and all the new products we have in development.  For more information or questions please contact Kyle Millen.

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