[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

eastwest2300 · 12-06-2013, 02:40 PM

cody what up duuude?!

dmhenderson · 12-06-2013, 09:45 PM

So I sprung for a quaife LSD + seals and bearings. Some random on facebook said I should "Swap pumpkins" with a guy who has an AT VLSD "for the more favorable final drive gear ratio (3.3:1)"

Anything to this? Does the AT have a final drive gear with a better ratio or something? This doesn't make much sense to me.

Red__Zed · 12-06-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

So I sprung for a quaife LSD + seals and bearings. Some random on facebook said I should "Swap pumpkins" with a guy who has an AT VLSD "for the more favorable final drive gear ratio (3.3:1)"

Anything to this? Does the AT have a final drive gear with a better ratio or something? This doesn't make much sense to me.

Taller rear gear. Some FI people would want it, many wouldn't.

I think there may be some differences between the diffs but can't recall.

dmhenderson · 12-06-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Taller rear gear. Some FI people would want it, many wouldn't.

I think there may be some differences between the diffs but can't recall.

I'm assuming I'll be happy with the improvement the quaife will give. Not super interested in trying to mix and match more parts unless there's a clear gain.

Red__Zed · 12-06-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I'm assuming I'll be happy with the improvement the quaife will give. Not super interested in trying to mix and match more parts unless there's a clear gain.

It changes the final drive. Good option if your gearing feels too short. Bad option if your gearing feels right or too long.

dmhenderson · 12-06-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

It changes the final drive. Good option if your gearing feels too short. Bad option if your gearing feels right or too long.

I'm not going to **** with it. At any rate, diff purchased along with new bearings and seals just for the hell of it unless you don't think I need them.

Can't put the order in with Nissan/Quaife until Monday so I could always cancel the bearings & seals.

XwChriswX · 12-07-2013, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

So I sprung for a quaife LSD + seals and bearings. Some random on facebook said I should "Swap pumpkins" with a guy who has an AT VLSD "for the more favorable final drive gear ratio (3.3:1)"

Anything to this? Does the AT have a final drive gear with a better ratio or something? This doesn't make much sense to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Taller rear gear. Some FI people would want it, many wouldn't.

I think there may be some differences between the diffs but can't recall.

RZ, Doesn't the manual have the 3.69 FD gear? Which is "better" for the Z, which pushes them to go for the 4.08 gear? But I guess that's mainly for drag cars right?

ZCarMan · 12-07-2013, 07:15 AM

Today marks the 72nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. If you have never had the opportunity to travel to Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona memorial, which remains the final resting place for many of its crew, it is a special place. The following video is shown to all visitors who take the boat out to the Arizona.

Actual start of documentary is at 2:43

eastwest2300 · 12-07-2013, 07:17 AM

man thats awesome.

dmhenderson · 12-07-2013, 05:19 PM

So any thoughts on the bearings/seals? Any reason I should replace? Someone (I forget who) had told me I need to when I do the LSD swap but didn't say why. I mean the car is less than 2 years old.

m4a1mustang · 12-07-2013, 06:02 PM

Best practice is to replace the bearings and seals. You can reuse, but since you're going to be in there anyway, you should just go ahead and replace them. Especially since the car is two years old now.

m4a1mustang · 12-09-2013, 08:58 AM

Snow and ice... hope you guys have a nice Monday!

Z Stig · 12-09-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Snow and ice... hope you guys have a nice Monday!

Drive into the office was fine! (I drove the wife's crossover though

) I wasn't willing to try the Z in this weather. I doubt I'll drive it again until Wed.

m4a1mustang · 12-09-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

hi steve

Hey Dee.

Oh, I found two bottles of Honda coolant in my garage. I bought them for the S2k but obviously don't have them anymore. If you could use it let me know, I can bring it to the next meet we both attend.

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

Drive into the office was fine! (I drove the wife's crossover though

) I wasn't willing to try the Z in this weather. I doubt I'll drive it again until Wed.

I took the Z out yesterday while it was snowing. Only 1-2 inches of snow/slush/slop in the road but it was fine.

Today the roads were pretty clear so there were no issues. I left a little later in case there was some icing.

eastwest2300 · 12-09-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hey Dee.

Oh, I found two bottles of Honda coolant in my garage. I bought them for the S2k but obviously don't have them anymore. If you could use it let me know, I can bring it to the next meet we both attend.

I took the Z out yesterday while it was snowing. Only 1-2 inches of snow/slush/slop in the road but it was fine.

Today the roads were pretty clear so there were no issues. I left a little later in case there was some icing.

Im in bro, thanks man.

12-06-2013, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	cody what up duuude?! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-06-2013, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	So I sprung for a quaife LSD + seals and bearings. Some random on facebook said I should "Swap pumpkins" with a guy who has an AT VLSD "for the more favorable final drive gear ratio (3.3:1)" Anything to this? Does the AT have a final drive gear with a better ratio or something? This doesn't make much sense to me. __________________

12-07-2013, 07:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 27	Today marks the 72nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. If you have never had the opportunity to travel to Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona memorial, which remains the final resting place for many of its crew, it is a special place. The following video is shown to all visitors who take the boat out to the Arizona. Actual start of documentary is at 2:43 __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

12-07-2013, 07:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	man thats awesome. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-07-2013, 05:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	So any thoughts on the bearings/seals? Any reason I should replace? Someone (I forget who) had told me I need to when I do the LSD swap but didn't say why. I mean the car is less than 2 years old. __________________

12-07-2013, 06:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Best practice is to replace the bearings and seals. You can reuse, but since you're going to be in there anyway, you should just go ahead and replace them. Especially since the car is two years old now. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-09-2013, 08:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Snow and ice... hope you guys have a nice Monday! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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