Z1 Mortorsports Q50 AWD Aluminum Undershroud Review and Installation

[@EnthusiastPOV]

I need that foam piece to lay on lol.

[@KayDroTechnologies]

I'm getting old can't be on the hard ground no more lol

[@johninnh4880]

I use a sheet of heavy duty cardboard. Or just a collapsed large box.

[@T.B0ne]

KayDro do you still have the QX56, what are your thoughts for reliability, looking at a 2013 loaded/clean with 104000 miles, $25000, Thanks

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Yep... we have 160k miles on our 2012 qx56 now... no major issues... so far the only thing we had to replace that wasn't tires,brakes, oil, etc was the pump for the air compressor on the rear suspension.

[@johninnh4880]

My Q50 gets a Z1undeshroud installed tomorrow. 😁

[@johninnh4880]

Replacement coilover and under shroud installed, topped off with a new alignment. All is well with my Q now. I did drop my air pressure to 32.5 front and 32 rear on my 255-19"×9" rims. Much better feel and should wear more evenly. The RS-R Best Active coilovers are sprung pretty stiff but handle very well.

[@KayDroTechnologies]

I'm still on the stock coilovers... I have no desire to change them... if they ever fail then I may consider something else... but probably will just go back with a new set of stock coilovers.

[@johninnh4880]

@@KayDroTechnologies

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Wow... I couldn't deal with that stiffness unlessI'm at the track... I might be getting too old... 😆 🤣 😂

[@johninnh4880]

@@KayDroTechnologies

[@xHalalBoi]

i watched speed cultures vid and he had to make drills or make the holes larger but you didnt,,, whys that? i have 17 Q50 RS so im guessing / hoping the install is gonna be like yours.

[@KayDroTechnologies]

He has a 3.7 q50 and I have a 3.0 Q50 red sport... the Undershrouds are different. Hopefully z1 has a new revision for the Q50 3.7 Undershroud...

[@xHalalBoi]

@@KayDroTechnologies ahh okay. Makes sense. I just ordered mine after watching your video lol since I saw no drilling required 😂

[@grayson84111]

What is an under “shrod”? I know what an under shroud (shrowd) is.

[@BlaQBetty2018]

Can you please do a video on the turbo wheel optical sensor on the red sports? I am debating full catted downpipes vs just the lowers but am concerned about turbo lengevity. Does the optical sensor help keep the turbos from breaching rpm limits? Would the optical sensors help the car react more quickly to open the wastegates sooner l (thereby limiting boost spikes more effectively than the silver sports)? Keep up the great content. You are my first stop for my q50 info!

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Basically the optic is just a speed sensor... the engine computer now knows how fast the wheel is spinning. There are speed limits that can be set-up to make sure the turbo doesn't spin pass the limit. When you get your car tuned these limits are used to keep your turbos from over spinning, and yes improving longevity. I wouldn't do upper down pipes on a silver sport, only a red sport, because of the optical sensors the red sport turbos have.

[@KayDroTechnologies]

As far as reactions to the waste gate... You can key off the speed sensor and keep the turbos spinning at a certain speed... this would be done in a custom tune...

[@ceo4eva]

I saw comments about rivets and having to drill to make this fit. Was it not necessary?

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Idk why they needed rivets? I installed this with just the screws... and its on there tight.

[@nikberthiaume1094]

Does it screw directly into the shitty aligator clips that the plastic one is screwed into? Cuz one of mine broke

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Comes with all new hardware

[@edreesmadethis]

how did you install the front piece without the rivets. is it possible?

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Comes with all new hardware

[@gregorymcdonald3327]

Do you not see rusting under your red sport? I recently got a 19 red sport 18k miles and noticed rusting with the exhaust and other parts

[@KayDroTechnologies]

I live in the south... I have little to no rust on my car

[@bae7hoven4775]

G'day, just wanted to ask if you've done a differential bushings upgrade.

[@KayDroTechnologies]

I've only done the subframe collars from z1...

[@KayDroTechnologies]

I have a video review up of the subframe bushings

[@bae7hoven4775]

@@KayDroTechnologies I'd like to ask you a question about test pipes. I know you've had yours installed without a tune. I have a set of fast intentions test pipes that I'm nervous to install due to the research I've done stating that it shouldn't be installed w/o a tune. How long have you been driving your vehicle w/o a tune and have you experience/noticed any issues because your vehicle isn't tuned?

[@KayDroTechnologies]

You do not need a tune with lower down pipes on a 2016+ q50/q60... but full or upper down pipes you do need a tune. If you have a 2014 or 2015 q50 then a tune would be recommended as you will probably end up with a check engine light with test pipes.

[@bae7hoven4775]

@@KayDroTechnologies Thank you so much for that info. Have a bless day

[@Collectingwithrandd]

How low does it sit? Just curious if id damage it when i air out in my q50

[@KayDroTechnologies]

It's still stock height after the install...

[@jjorr1]

Can I get the link where you purchase it please 🙏🏾 I need this that plastic one is trash

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Z1 motorsports

[@jjorr1]

@KayDro Technologies I see it there, but does it fit 3.7 q50 ? It says it's only for 3.0?????

[@KayDroTechnologies]

They have a different version for the 3.7 q50...

[@joshuaschwochow8724]

@@jjorr1 Installation note: While this undershroud was designed specifically for use with the 3.0t VR30 engine it will still fit earlier 2014-2015 3.7L and 3.5L Hybrid models, however, because the oil drain plug location on the 3.5L and 3.7L engine is slightly different it may miss the service door during oil changes.

[@deeppatel6865]

So I was think to buy a used 2019 infinity q50 s 3.0t it has 15k mile and it has no issue at all would you recommend me to get it

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Get a 2020 if you can afford the 2019... the infotainment is upgraded in 2020.

[@deeppatel6865]

@@KayDroTechnologies see I was thinking about but the one I want is fully loaded car the 2019 but the 2020 I can’t find one that is fully loaded and it’s under my price budget and only difference between 2019 and 2020 is that Apple car play

[@deeppatel6865]

And I was asking you because is twin Turbo a reliable engine I been watching you and you inspired me to get a infinity

[@KayDroTechnologies]

The engine has been great to me so far, and if you look at my videos you see I don't baby this car... its at every track or AutoX event I have time to go to. Plus you will be still under warranty with a 2019... no worries.

[@johninnh4880]

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[@redgoyabean]

Hey, completely off topic here but can I add a ss/rs oil cooler to my premium? Thansk

[@KayDroTechnologies]

You can... I think z1 sells a kit.

[@redgoyabean]

@@KayDroTechnologies they do but it states it's only for the 400hp models so I was trying to research but can't find anyone who's installed the redsport oem oil cooler on a premium or lux.

[@redgoyabean]

@@KayDroTechnologies I know you installed a second heat exchanger in tandem with the factory, was hoping you would have an idea if it would work

[@KayDroTechnologies]

@@redgoyabean there would be some modifications but it can be done.

[@redgoyabean]

@@KayDroTechnologies ok, does the oil cooler use air or coolant?? On z1 websites they describe as something that routes air, is that all the system is?

[@LayzeLyfe]

I saw "Speedculture studios" install vid of the Z1 under shroud and he had to do a bunch of mods. I am wondering if it is because he had the 3.7 and this is made for the 3.0?

[@KayDroTechnologies]

Yeah could be that or he got one of the first versions... as you can see it was straight forward for me. Also I just did an oil change, and it was the quickest oil change I've ever done, since I didn't have to remove the Undershroud. Oh and no oil mess on the Undershroud.

[@LayzeLyfe]

@@KayDroTechnologies NICE! Thanks for the info, I need one of these now.