Rusty's Nismo Journal

Rusty · 05-17-2013, 01:25 AM

Here's are video from my trackday at Pittsburgh International Raceway. It's from session 1, where I come up on the Viper that crashed.

Rusty · 05-17-2013, 01:27 AM

And here is a video from Session 2.

synolimit · 06-06-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Here's are video from my trackday at Pittsburgh International Raceway. It's from session 1, where I come up on the Viper that crashed.

Pittsburgh international? Looks like beaver run. Been awhile since I been out. Did they change the name? Hated this track, to flat for me. I need hills and banks like mid ohio. Good vid, nice car by the way

FYI was only on bikes, not cars.

Rusty · 06-06-2013, 05:28 AM

Yea, it's Beaverun. New owners, new name, same track. I've done trackdays there with my RC51 a few years back.

scruffydog · 06-06-2013, 10:18 AM

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Yea, it's Beaverun. New owners, new name, same track. I've done trackdays there with my RC51 a few years back.

Great Post! God I miss RC51s. I never got to own one but I rode it years back. I love that bike.

synolimit · 06-06-2013, 02:21 PM

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Great Post! God I miss RC51s. I never got to own one but I rode it years back. I love that bike.

I sold the last one ever to a kid. 2 weeks later walks back in wanting another with full body rash on his face etc. I laughed and was mad and told him forget it, you destroyed the last one dumb ***.

Actually I lied. I forgot at my old work we hung this one and I put the dummy on. Brand NEW Nicky Hayden addition. We had a bunch of rider names, special editions hanging from the ceiling all brand new never ridden. I hung all the dummies haha.

scruffydog · 06-13-2013, 03:35 PM

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When out and bought a tow hook from these guys for my Nismo. Installed it and it's about 2 1/4" too short.

AutoTecknic Aluminum Tow Hook - Nissan 350Z

Hey Rusty,
I was wondering if you could help me in answer the following questions.
I know the part that bolts onto the Crash bar is M24x3, but how about the opposing part? This should be a universal standard size right? Is it M18xsomething? Please let me know if you happen to know the answer.

How about the length of thread part?

And one last question, how long should the rod be for a Nismo bumper?

I want to send this part out today so I can get it back before track, please let me know if you happen to know the answer. Thanks again!

Rusty · 06-13-2013, 03:59 PM

Make the shaft 2 1/4" longer. Depending on who makes your tow hook. Where the hook screws on at, may be a different thread. It would be best to have your machine shop make you a copy of it, only longer. Here is the thread I did on it. I won't be home until late tonight to look at mine.

Nismo Tow Hook

gurneyeagle · 06-16-2013, 12:26 PM

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Got my 4" to 2" reducers for my brake ducts. This is what I needed to adapt the 4" Nismo ducts the the 2" hose that is in the Stillen brake cooling kit. Which should be here tomorrow. I have to machine down alittle OD on the 4" side of the reducer so that it slides into the brake duct, shortening the overall length.

Hi Rusty - Great build!

I'm getting ready to install a set of brake ducts and am wondering where you got the 4" to 2" reducers.

Thanks!

Rusty · 06-16-2013, 03:07 PM

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Hi Rusty - Great build!

I'm getting ready to install a set of brake ducts and am wondering where you got the 4" to 2" reducers.

Thanks!

Thanks.

Here you go. I had to machine down the big end to fit inside the brake duct.

Woodstock D4250 4-Inch to 2-Inch Reducer - Amazon.com

gurneyeagle · 06-16-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Thanks.

Here you go. I had to machine down the big end to fit inside the brake duct.

Woodstock D4250 4-Inch to 2-Inch Reducer - Amazon.com

Thanks!

gurneyeagle · 06-25-2013, 11:25 AM

Hi Rusty - can you answer a couple other questions please?

It looks like the Stillen duct kit you ordered was for a standard 370Z as it looks like it has bumper duct brackets. Since you have actual Nismo ducts, couldn't you have just ordered the kit designed for the Stillen fascia that deletes those brackets?

From what I've seen on your thread, since I have the Nismo ducts and the reducers you listed, all I really need is the Stillen kit made for a Stillen fascia. Since there is a $56 difference in price between the two kits, it seemed worth asking the question.

When you cut the right duct in what direction did you make it point to avoid the washer reservoir; i.e. down and to the center of the car?

Your advice and time is greatly appreciated!

Thank you.

Rusty · 06-25-2013, 10:36 PM

Yea, I got the regular Stillen kit. Had something in mind that didn't pan out. So I could have save a few bucks on it if I got the kit for the Stillen bumper.

Position your ducts close to the grille opening. This makes it easier to miss the washer bottle with the duct hose. Once you cut the opening in the bumper. You will have to see for yourself on the best place to position the hose past the washer bottle. Took me about 4 tries. Click on the picture to make it bigger. I position my hose to run along next to the power steering hoses. It will take you a couple of times of trimming everything to fit right. I ended up gluing the duct and the reducer together.

gurneyeagle · 06-26-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Yea, I got the regular Stillen kit. Had something in mind that didn't pan out. So I could have save a few bucks on it if I got the kit for the Stillen bumper.

Position your ducts close to the grille opening. This makes it easier to miss the washer bottle with the duct hose. Once you cut the opening in the bumper. You will have to see for yourself on the best place to position the hose past the washer bottle. Took me about 4 tries. Click on the picture to make it bigger. I position my hose to run along next to the power steering hoses. It will take you a couple of times of trimming everything to fit right. I ended up gluing the duct and the reducer together.

Hi Rusty - Thank you very much for the help.

Where exactly did you position your ducts; i.e. how close to the grille (vertical axis) and the bottom edge of the bumper (horizontal axis)?

synolimit · 06-26-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Yea, I got the regular Stillen kit. Had something in mind that didn't pan out. So I could have save a few bucks on it if I got the kit for the Stillen bumper.

Position your ducts close to the grille opening. This makes it easier to miss the washer bottle with the duct hose. Once you cut the opening in the bumper. You will have to see for yourself on the best place to position the hose past the washer bottle. Took me about 4 tries. Click on the picture to make it bigger. I position my hose to run along next to the power steering hoses. It will take you a couple of times of trimming everything to fit right. I ended up gluing the duct and the reducer together.

If the washer bottle was removed would mounting be easier? Mines in the trunk

05-17-2013, 01:25 AM	#256 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,872 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Here's are video from my trackday at Pittsburgh International Raceway. It's from session 1, where I come up on the Viper that crashed. Mr&Mrs, zefaulter, Ghostvette and 1 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-17-2013, 01:27 AM	#257 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,872 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	And here is a video from Session 2. Mr&Mrs and zefaulter like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-06-2013, 05:28 AM	#259 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,872 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Yea, it's Beaverun. New owners, new name, same track. I've done trackdays there with my RC51 a few years back. scruffydog likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-13-2013, 03:59 PM	#263 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,872 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Make the shaft 2 1/4" longer. Depending on who makes your tow hook. Where the hook screws on at, may be a different thread. It would be best to have your machine shop make you a copy of it, only longer. Here is the thread I did on it. I won't be home until late tonight to look at mine. Nismo Tow Hook scruffydog likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-25-2013, 11:25 AM	#267 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20214	Hi Rusty - can you answer a couple other questions please? It looks like the Stillen duct kit you ordered was for a standard 370Z as it looks like it has bumper duct brackets. Since you have actual Nismo ducts, couldn't you have just ordered the kit designed for the Stillen fascia that deletes those brackets? From what I've seen on your thread, since I have the Nismo ducts and the reducers you listed, all I really need is the Stillen kit made for a Stillen fascia. Since there is a $56 difference in price between the two kits, it seemed worth asking the question. When you cut the right duct in what direction did you make it point to avoid the washer reservoir; i.e. down and to the center of the car? Your advice and time is greatly appreciated! Thank you. Rusty likes this. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim Last edited by gurneyeagle; 06-25-2013 at 01:56 PM.

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