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Augustus 12-27-2012 11:37 AM

Perhaps m4a1mustang is going by the GVWR tag on the driver's door. On my '11, it states that the maximum passenger + cargo load is 432 lbs.

So, 600lbs in the trunk + driver + fuel = a seriously overloaded Z, according to Nissan. No doubt that much weight helps traction. I offer no opinion as to how that affects one's car, but you are almost doubling the "official" capacity with a ~780lb load of concrete and driver.

CDepp 12-27-2012 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Augustus (Post 2079479)
Perhaps m4a1mustang is going by the GVWR tag on the driver's door. On my '11, it states that the maximum passenger + cargo load is 432 lbs.

So, 600lbs in the trunk + driver + fuel = a seriously overloaded Z. At least, according to Nissan. No doubt that much weight helps traction, but you are almost doubling the "official" capacity with your ~780lb load of concrete and driver.

I don't disagree at all with the Nissan recommended use. As I always try to remind people, 'don't always use the advice in forums' for their own application. I don't believe I would EVER drop 600lbs in my car either. Putting in 4-6 bags is just a really heavy passenger (unless you can find a really big friend to ride with you). I actually agree with m4a1 on the 'potential' to ruin a Z. I just see it happening driving in the conditions and the actual ratings of the stock suspension in the Z. If you slide into a curb, even at a safe speed -10mph) with all that weight, however, that would be a blown axle for certain.

The idea is to get weight towards the rear of the car and to increase the pressure per inch of contact. Even 240lbs is better than none. It's the same reason trucks have cinder blocks/bags of sand/concrete in their beds in the winter.

blue660r01 12-29-2012 06:19 PM

You lack skill.

henryy370z 12-29-2012 07:02 PM

your a herb

XwChriswX 12-29-2012 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blue660r01 (Post 2083987)
You lack skill.

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Originally Posted by henryy370z (Post 2084069)
your a herb

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blue660r01 12-30-2012 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by henryy370z (Post 2084069)
your a herb

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