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First thing I did to my Z was to have a clear bra installed to prevent paint chips.

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Originally Posted by grant (Post 3257843)

First thing I did to my Z was to have a clear bra installed to prevent paint chips.

I just got an email from a semi-local installer. That's on tomorrow's list for calls.

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl (Post 3257851)

I just got an email from a semi-local installer. That's on tomorrow's list for calls.

These cars are a Huge Bug & Rock magnet!

I know you're hesitant about lowering and using performance springs but it does improve the Z in the looks dept. and driving experience.

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 3257902)

I know you're hesitant about lowering and using performance springs but it does improve the Z in the looks dept. and driving experience.

I know what she means about the suck roads;we have some in SC,,,BTW i'm 6'6" & my ride height is low enough.

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl (Post 3257794)

I've seen a couple of posts suggesting that I lower the car. While I appreciate the suggestion, it's my DD and NJ roads are perceptually under construction. (Plus I'm already so paranoid because to me, it seems low already!)

I have the exact same feelings!

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl (Post 3257794)

There is no freaking way I would lower the Z unless I were to convert it into a track or show car. I am planning on getting KW coilovers and SPL suspension parts next year and absolutely will not lower it.

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl (Post 3257794)

Duh, perpetually under construction

#1 most important mod...aftermarket CSC

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Originally Posted by LAVA (Post 3259043)

#1 most important mod...aftermarket CSC

Apologies but I'm really new to all this. CSC?

It's the slave cylinder for the clutch.

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda (Post 3258346)

Are you trying to be amusingly funny with your statement or your dead seriously sarcastic?:tup:

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Originally Posted by HulaGirl (Post 3259131)

Apologies but I'm really new to all this. CSC?

While this is a good thing to purchase you dont need this for now as your Z is fairly new.

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Originally Posted by GZ3 (Post 3245002)

exterior id say get the bluebat rear valence overlay...really changes the booty of the car. The rear valence is the outlined part of the back bumper above the exhaust tips...Our car sare white and blacking that out looks great

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B@t™

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 3259213)

Are you trying to be amusingly funny with your statement or your dead seriously sarcastic?:tup:

I am not clever enough to be funny or sarcastic. The point I was trying to make is that I will be performing expensive upgrades to my suspension for performance reasons (coilovers for the adjustibility and titanium components to reduce unsprung mass), but attempting to keep the stock height. In Colorado I scrape my splitter way too much to lower it any more.

But I guess I will be well prepared to lower it if it ever becomes a track car. The "pickup truck and trailer" mod will have to come first before that.

BTW, after a few weeks the clutch and flywheel upgrade has really done wonders in regard to how much easier and quickly I can get through 1st and 2nd gear. It needs a bit of time to set it apparently. So smoother shifting, but it is pretty noisy when idling. This is the reason why I want to try the RJM adjustable clutch pedal.

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda (Post 3261953)

I am not clever enough to be funny or sarcastic.

so you're going to do full coilovers using a KW set, yet you are getting washers for your exhaust system?

i thought that was truely funny. :rofl2: :icon17:

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 3262106)

so you're going to do full coilovers using a KW set, yet you are getting washers for your exhaust system?

i thought that was truely funny. :rofl2: :icon17:

Washers for my exhaust system? WTF are you talking about?

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda (Post 3261959)

Which clutch/flywheel are you running?

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Originally Posted by AngelL93 (Post 3385327)

Which clutch/flywheel are you running?

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It's the Jim Wolf Technology performance flywheel and clutch combo. The RJM adjustable clutch pedal has further enhanced the enjoyment of this mod since you can tweak the feel and dial it in to your preference.

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda (Post 3385605)

Thanks man

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hold off on the RJM pedal, a new model is being released soon (i believe end of month) that's a lot easier to install from what RJM has said.

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There are currently 7 units remaining available for pre-order from the first batch of 25 units right now at the webstore and the new units will begin shipping out December 28th if everything goes to plan tomorrow.

The new version builds on the existing design of Rev 2 so the core functionality will be the same and the new design was extensively tested in 3D modeling software to ensure the new one hits all the same critical points as the previous version. All the new changes made revolve around simplifying the install, reducing the number of steps and making adjustments easier.
The new version also features a direct view AFP scale showing 0,25,50,75,100% lifted from the latest 350Z product so you can now tell at a glance where it's setup for and the AFP adjustment will now come pre-set so it's adjusted to the correct starting point right out of the box.

The new unit will come 90% pre-assembled so all that's required is to install the two switches, rubber stop bumpers and the pedal pad from your existing OEM pedal unit before bolting it to the firewall.

Previously the main bracket body and the pedal arm had to be installed separately into the car with the bracket going on the firewall first, followed by greasing and installing the bearings + spring into the upper arm, lining the arm up in the bracket and trying to thread the main pivot pin thru from the left side between two wiring bundles with your 3rd hand .... This new version eliminates everything I hated about installing the previous version and simplifies the most common adjustments. Now just slap it into the firewall over the master cylinder and do up two nuts + 1 bolt to be 90% done with the install. Should save a whole lot of time and really simplify the install for people.

this was taken from a thread in the canada section... they gave one away free including labor to test the product/build the install guide :yum:

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 3259216)

While this is a good thing to purchase you dont need this for now as your Z is fairly new.

Mine went in under 2000 km, brand new 2016.. I'd replace the CSC first chance.