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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-22-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,039
Posted By The HACK
Man, compared to the 350Z the 370Z's gear box...

Man, compared to the 350Z the 370Z's gear box chatter will be all but non-existent. The 350Z had the noisiest gear box I've ever driven.

OP, I don't think you need to worry. The 370Z has so much...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-13-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 33,816
Posted By The HACK
Let me put it this way. I had a 350Z with...

Let me put it this way.

I had a 350Z with coil overs, sways, headers, exhaust, intake, tune, and just about everything under the sun I can throw at it, including massive 19" super-light forged...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-08-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,458
Posted By The HACK
Yes. Yes. However the top plate may...

Yes.



Yes. However the top plate may move far enough to the right for the lock-out feature to not work. Hence the recommendation was to get serrated lock washers to prevent the top plate from...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-05-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,458
Posted By The HACK
If you guys received the shifter in the group...

If you guys received the shifter in the group buy, make sure to call B&M and talk to one of the service representatives and ask for the lock washers in place of the OEM flat washers when you install....
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-28-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,741
Posted By The HACK
On a multi-link front and rear system like the...

On a multi-link front and rear system like the 370Z lowering and raising it won't affect alignment settings as much as say, a MacStrut based front suspension would. But raising it and lowering it...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-26-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,438
Posted By The HACK
For first timers I highly recommend BMW CCA...

For first timers I highly recommend BMW CCA (oops, did I mention BMW? My bad). In fact, there's a DE at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana (formerly California Speedway, the same venue that NASCAR uses...
Forum: The Lounge (Off Topic) 05-22-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 974
Posted By The HACK
Man I didn't know the new BMW 335i's were this fast...

Fast enough to take flight and land in a Caddy dealership.

e92 335i Plows Into Cadillac Dealership - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-22-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,220
Posted By The HACK
Never realized it's there either on my car(s)...

Never realized it's there either on my car(s) until I looked. Heck I wouldn't be surprised if it's on the WRX I drive now. Manufacturers have been quietly putting this little device on their cars...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-21-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,866
Posted By The HACK
Sorry mang, I'll keep my posts 370Z related only...

Sorry mang, I'll keep my posts 370Z related only from now. Just figured that most Z owners would be enthusiasts who can appreciate ALL things cars related.

Roland, get the 370Z. There, is that...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-21-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,220
Posted By The HACK
No, it's a mechanical piece. KillerBee may be...

No, it's a mechanical piece. KillerBee may be stopping by tomorrow at B&M Racing and I might be there (I work next door). If they put his car up on the rack I'll see if I can take a picture of the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-20-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,220
Posted By The HACK
Late model cars are usually saddled with a clutch...

Late model cars are usually saddled with a clutch delay valve to prevent driveline-shock to the system when you dump the clutch. The result is, if you're used to driving a manual from more than 10...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-20-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,866
Posted By The HACK
To toss more fuel to the fire, you may want to...

To toss more fuel to the fire, you may want to look at the Hyundai Genesis Coupe too. The lower trim turbo-charged inline 4 is going to be a gem of an engine that responds to minor tunes. I had one...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-20-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,458
Posted By The HACK
The Magnusson Moss act puts the onus on the...

The Magnusson Moss act puts the onus on the dealership and manufacturer to PROVE that any aftermarket part is directly responsible for the failure of said part. What they often do, is count on the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-19-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,866
Posted By The HACK
Just a couple of points I'd like to add, since I...

Just a couple of points I'd like to add, since I had a 350Z as a track rat, and now have the MZ4 Coupe and the WRX...

You will NEVER get the same joy out of any of the cars you are looking at as a...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-19-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,866
Posted By The HACK
Did you know that the 2009 Subaru WRX weighs less...

Did you know that the 2009 Subaru WRX weighs less than your MZ4 Coupe (the Wagon trim weighs 3187lbs) and can achieve 0-60 in the same time? Do not knock the Subie or the Mitsu before you try it.
...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-18-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,685
Posted By The HACK
That is their top of the line carbon fiber...

That is their top of the line carbon fiber helmet. Equivalent SA helmets from Simpson, Bell, Standard 21, and Zamp will all run around $1,200.

Don't know why SA helmets typically run more...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-15-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,458
Posted By The HACK
Thanks for taking care of this guys!

Thanks for taking care of this guys!
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-14-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,685
Posted By The HACK
I get my stuff from SafeRacer.com. They sponsor...

I get my stuff from SafeRacer.com. They sponsor one of my buddy's Mazda RX8. They always have blow-outs near the end of the year, bought my Oakley nomex high-tops for $79!

Normally at a typical...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-14-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,458
Posted By The HACK
Just so we're on the same page, the group buy is...

Just so we're on the same page, the group buy is still alive, I'm going to try and contact a board sponsor to organize the whole thing through instead of the half-assed way I've been conducting it so...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-12-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,458
Posted By The HACK
Sorry big guy. I emailed a couple of forum...

Sorry big guy.

I emailed a couple of forum sponsors about it and haven't had any luck with organizing a group buy, so I took it upon myself to do this. If this is frowned upon, let me know and I...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-08-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,526
Posted By The HACK
p.s.: I took the liberty to email this thread to...

p.s.: I took the liberty to email this thread to Kenji at B&M.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-08-2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,526
Posted By The HACK
By the way I had the same problem on a Nissan...

By the way I had the same problem on a Nissan Sentra SE-R and that had the factory shifter in it. It's a "design" issue I think, I've come across several 350Z owners that has this issue with reverse...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-07-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,477
Posted By The HACK
What were the rear tire pressures?

What were the rear tire pressures?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-04-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,458
Posted By The HACK
I think Nissan has done a much better job on the...

I think Nissan has done a much better job on the 370Z in insulating the noise and vibration compared to the 350Z.

Anyway, I marked up on the OEM stick where I think it's rubber and where a lot of...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-04-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,993
Posted By The HACK
Here's a little tip I picked up from experienced...

Here's a little tip I picked up from experienced and professional drag racers. On a street car drop the rear tire pressure down to ~20psi. For cars with a lot more HP than the 370Z (the few cars out...
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