Am I Crazy? Mod List and feedback

AlWakRa · 04-16-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Zalot

Spl midlink vs true coilover set up pls share you experience.

You can add spc toe bolts if you don't want to spend midlink money, but they prone to slipping, this is what I did when I had oem style coilovers. Luckily didn't buy midlink as I went truetype lately.

Zalot · 04-16-2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AlWakRa

You can add spc toe bolts if you don't want to spend midlink money, but they prone to slipping, this is what I did when I had oem style coilovers. Luckily didn't buy midlink as I went truetype lately.

Ive read about the prone to slipping and modifying subframe to make them fit that is why i am looking into midlink but also the true type cause they are both better in terms of adjustability. Is the true type working out better for you? I notic that you do have rjm. Have you yet to have your csc failed on you?

BettyZ · 04-16-2019, 06:19 AM

RJM helps with the feel and accuracy of your shifts. Getting a CMAK from ZSpeed helps with the CSC. And "while you're in there" you might as well get a new clutch and flywheel.

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Zalot · 04-16-2019, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

RJM helps with the feel and accuracy of your shifts. Getting a CMAK from ZSpeed helps with the CSC. And "while you're in there" you might as well get a new clutch and flywheel.

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Thank you. This is a direct quote from rjm

Additional Benefits:
* Eliminates the Common Pedal Sticking issues after Hard Driving.
* Reduces or Eliminates OEM Slave & CSC Failures on these cars.
* Extends seal life of both OEM & Aftermarket Slave Cylinders.

Chuck33079 · 04-16-2019, 08:19 AM

It may help with that, but there's no band aid fix for the fact that the internal seals on the CSC are plastic, and they're a ticking time bomb whether you swap the pedal or not. Always have the cost of a HD CSC and tranny R&R (plus potentially a new clutch if it gets soaked with fluid) in your savings account.

Zalot · 04-16-2019, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It may help with that, but there's no band aid fix for the fact that the internal seals on the CSC are plastic, and they're a ticking time bomb whether you swap the pedal or not. Always have the cost of a HD CSC and tranny R&R (plus potentially a new clutch if it gets soaked with fluid) in your savings account.

Ok, thanks.

AlWakRa · 04-16-2019, 09:44 AM

I cannot compare both coilovers, one was 12kg/12kg, the other is much stiffer at 21kg/7kg (truetype is stiffer with lower spring rates at the back). Modifying the subframe wouldn't affect anything if you installed spl eccentric lock kit.

About rjm, I had rjm pedal only before, it made a big difference in how I engage the clutch.

I went through two oem csc, one before the pedal, which failed at 18k kms, the other at around 40k kms. I bought the car at 13k kms, so maybe the first owner wasn't familiar with 3 pedal cars. I used the car mainly in track, so this affected the second csc life.

sp911 · 04-16-2019, 11:06 AM

Yes.

Whjaxn17 · 04-17-2019, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zalot

Soon after buying a brand new nismo I started having the hyper mod bug syndrome. I am starting to think down the road when all is set and done if i should have just gotten a used gtr or continue down this path. Here is a very short list as of now

(4100) Te37 wheels including center cap cover and rays hubring (4100)
(230). R40 Iconix Lug nuts
(350). Set of pressure sensor Autel maxi tpms ts508
(1200) Brand new michelin pilot tires
(1300) Brand new michelin winter tires
(370). Diff cover plus gear motul fluid/Spl diff solid bushing that i then replaced with whiteline poly
(70). 3 extra motul diff gear oil to reflush after break in
(98). whiteline poly bushing
(150). Z1 subframe collar
(1900) Motordyne shockwave
(155) Phillips X-treme Vision bulb
(114) K&N drop in filter
(140). Raceseng ahift knob
(260). Windows tint
(50). Dress up bolts

Which puts me over 10k at the moment and im not even close halfway through my build. This puts me over 50k already including the car plus mod. Im at the brand new supra territory now and im starting to second guess myself. I value your opinion and thanks in advance.

You can save your allotted window tint and diff cover money in finding a different exhaust like Greddy, Fast Intentions, or HKS. Do as you wish as it is your car and money, but the Motordyne is priced pretty lofty considering there's no benefit to it over the aforementioned names. I'd even argue the quality is better across the board, but that's likely splitting hairs. Point is you can get equal or better quality for a solid $600 less if you're on the brink of busting the budget, or just have it to put elsewhere.

Zalot · 04-17-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Whjaxn17

You can save your allotted window tint and diff cover money in finding a different exhaust like Greddy, Fast Intentions, or HKS. Do as you wish as it is your car and money, but the Motordyne is priced pretty lofty considering there's no benefit to it over the aforementioned names. I'd even argue the quality is better across the board, but that's likely splitting hairs. Point is you can get equal or better quality for a solid $600 less if you're on the brink of busting the budget, or just have it to put elsewhere.

Good point, thanks!

Edit: unfortunately, the parts listed above are already bought and installed.

04-16-2019, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Age: 39 Posts: 5,264 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684372	RJM helps with the feel and accuracy of your shifts. Getting a CMAK from ZSpeed helps with the CSC. And "while you're in there" you might as well get a new clutch and flywheel. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Sway likes this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	It may help with that, but there's no band aid fix for the fact that the internal seals on the CSC are plastic, and they're a ticking time bomb whether you swap the pedal or not. Always have the cost of a HD CSC and tranny R&R (plus potentially a new clutch if it gets soaked with fluid) in your savings account. FPenvy and BettyZ like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-16-2019, 09:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13451	I cannot compare both coilovers, one was 12kg/12kg, the other is much stiffer at 21kg/7kg (truetype is stiffer with lower spring rates at the back). Modifying the subframe wouldn't affect anything if you installed spl eccentric lock kit. About rjm, I had rjm pedal only before, it made a big difference in how I engage the clutch. I went through two oem csc, one before the pedal, which failed at 18k kms, the other at around 40k kms. I bought the car at 13k kms, so maybe the first owner wasn't familiar with 3 pedal cars. I used the car mainly in track, so this affected the second csc life. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

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