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Rob298mx 05-07-2015 10:11 PM

Just be weary that it will tram line like a mother trucker. Wide tires are awesome but damn I was shocked on how bad this thing pulled on the shitty roads

roplusbee 05-09-2015 09:52 AM

Well with regard to tire size choices, the G is a little different. I am going to go out on a limb and say that it can be done with the right suspension and a little convincing.

With the stock LSD and such, I never had any issues. I don't drag race, nor have I had the Z on a circuit. The only arenas I have had the pleasure of attacking are private sessions on specific interesting roads and the awesome roads surrounding Fontana Village. If that isn't good enough of a test bed, I don't know what is.

When it comes to suspension and driveline bits, I suggest you get to know how YOUR car behaves to YOUR driving style and current power level. If you recently installed a bunch of go fast bits, get used to her again and then determine what you need IF you need upgrades in that department. The general consensus is to do bushings and mounts, but even those are a case by case basis. I changed out my engine mounts, but left the transmission mount alone until I could determine the effectiveness of the change. Throwing parts at a car before you get a feel for it is just plain crazy and expensive (especially if you have to get something different).

I learned that the hard way when I was into B12-B13 Sentras and S13 240SX Fastbacks. The key is only changing the things that make a positive impact on the area(s) that you feel are lacking in reference to the feedback you get with YOUR driving style.

KratikosG37 05-09-2015 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee (Post 3193061)
Well with regard to tire size choices, the G is a little different. I am going to go out on a limb and say that it can be done with the right suspension and a little convincing.

With the stock LSD and such, I never had any issues. I don't drag race, nor have I had the Z on a circuit. The only arenas I have had the pleasure of attacking are private sessions on specific interesting roads and the awesome roads surrounding Fontana Village. If that isn't good enough of a test bed, I don't know what is.

When it comes to suspension and driveline bits, I suggest you get to know how YOUR car behaves to YOUR driving style and current power level. If you recently installed a bunch of go fast bits, get used to her again and then determine what you need IF you need upgrades in that department. The general consensus is to do bushings and mounts, but even those are a case by case basis. I changed out my engine mounts, but left the transmission mount alone until I could determine the effectiveness of the change. Throwing parts at a car before you get a feel for it is just plain crazy and expensive (especially if you have to get something different).

I learned that the hard way when I was into B12-B13 Sentras and S13 240SX Fastbacks. The key is only changing the things that make a positive impact on the area(s) that you feel are lacking in reference to the feedback you get with YOUR driving style.

G37 is about the same. You don't need a aftermarket LSD for street use, but if you're doing road racing that's another story.

I'm on stock shocks, tien spring kit, and factory LCD. It does decent in the 60ft, but not so will in corners. Unless you're aiming towards some performance goal they're no need to change LSD. Just my opinion.
:iagree:
Maintenance I did Nismo Diff cover, vent line, rear end bushings, and better grade fluid.

Infidel 05-09-2015 06:01 PM

I noticed an improvement when I switched from the crap Nissan calls VLSD to a Quaife when hauling azz around a certain round-about to and from work. I think it's worth the money, the VLSD is CRAP.

KratikosG37 05-09-2015 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidel (Post 3193259)
I noticed an improvement when I switched from the crap Nissan calls VLSD to a Quaife when hauling azz around a certain round-about to and from work. I think it's worth the money, the VLSD is CRAP.

Don't think $1500 LSD is concerned maintenance.

Infidel 05-09-2015 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KratikosG37 (Post 3193276)
Don't think $1500 LSD is concerned maintenance.

To each is own.

Spooler 05-10-2015 01:03 PM

When you modify for more power, things are going to break. Be ready for them in the piggy bank. I went through 2 trannies in my 1975 280zt before I finally found an original T5 turbo car trans. First trans exploded under full boost at 11psi, 2nd one ripped 3 teeth off the counter gear for 5th while passing a car. For the folks who haven't had any issues, you will.

roplusbee 05-10-2015 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KratikosG37 (Post 3193097)
G37 is about the same. You don't need a aftermarket LSD for street use, but if you're doing road racing that's another story.

I'm on stock shocks, tien spring kit, and factory LCD. It does decent in the 60ft, but not so will in corners. Unless you're aiming towards some performance goal they're no need to change LSD. Just my opinion.
:iagree:
Maintenance I did Nismo Diff cover, vent line, rear end bushings, and better grade fluid.

Good preventative maintenance stuff there, but I doubt I will ever be on the drag strip. I will get it on on a great road or an actual road course.

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Originally Posted by Infidel (Post 3193259)
I noticed an improvement when I switched from the crap Nissan calls VLSD to a Quaife when hauling azz around a certain round-about to and from work. I think it's worth the money, the VLSD is CRAP.

I would like to replace the VLSD with an aftermarket unit, but I haven't felt the need up to this point.

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3193652)
When you modify for more power, things are going to break. Be ready for them in the piggy bank. I went through 2 trannies in my 1975 280zt before I finally found an original T5 turbo car trans. First trans exploded under full boost at 11psi, 2nd one ripped 3 teeth off the counter gear for 5th while passing a car. For the folks who haven't had any issues, you will.

I tend to call that piggy bank the "oh ****" fund. If you engineer or over-engineer your build to handle or surpass a performance level AND you still have major issues, it was just meant to be. I had major issues when I built for a specific performance goal. I should have built for a goal that fell withing a range instead. I have also purchased things more than once because I didn't get the quality part and it broke (and usually took things with it) or I didn't get what suited my performance need / driving style. Either way, I learned my lesson a long time ago on vehicles from the same era of early fuel injection.

KratikosG37 05-11-2015 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3193652)
When you modify for more power, things are going to break. Be ready for them in the piggy bank. I went through 2 trannies in my 1975 280zt before I finally found an original T5 turbo car trans. First trans exploded under full boost at 11psi, 2nd one ripped 3 teeth off the counter gear for 5th while passing a car. For the folks who haven't had any issues, you will.

No maintenance is the best maintenance. This is why I only driver my car 6k annually, and never DD it. It's never seen rain, snow, or super hot days.

If the car breaks, I can simply store her until I'm ready to dump my pay check. Relaying on a weekend warrior as a DD sucks. Trust me I've been their.

KratikosG37 05-11-2015 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee (Post 3194003)
Good preventative maintenance stuff there, but I doubt I will ever be on the drag strip. I will get it on on a great road or an actual road course.



I would like to replace the VLSD with an aftermarket unit, but I haven't felt the need up to this point.



I tend to call that piggy bank the "oh ****" fund. If you engineer or over-engineer your build to handle or surpass a performance level AND you still have major issues, it was just meant to be. I had major issues when I built for a specific performance goal. I should have built for a goal that fell withing a range instead. I have also purchased things more than once because I didn't get the quality part and it broke (and usually took things with it) or I didn't get what suited my performance need / driving style. Either way, I learned my lesson a long time ago on vehicles from the same era of early fuel injection.

That's why I did what I did. After racing a GTS Viper for about 30 mins my rear end fluid was boiling. Nismo Diff, and bushings helped with the issues. Bushings we're more for "hey the car is in the air lets do it now".


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