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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-06-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,777
Posted By JoeD
How exactly does your FD weigh 1000 lbs. less...

How exactly does your FD weigh 1000 lbs. less than a Vette? Does it weigh 2200 lbs.?
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-06-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 21,320
Posted By JoeD
Yes, more often than not. This would certainly be...

Yes, more often than not. This would certainly be the case with the Z, though I'm sure they will offer catted and catless versions.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-06-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 919
Views: 103,723
Posted By JoeD
:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-06-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,201
Posted By JoeD
Was that supposed to funny? :icon14: Best of...

Was that supposed to funny? :icon14:

Best of luck finding the car.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-05-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 27,082
Posted By JoeD
That's an understatement. :eek:

That's an understatement. :eek:
Forum: Audio & Video 11-05-2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 91,983
Posted By JoeD
Wow...excellent vids! :tup: :tup: +rep for...

Wow...excellent vids! :tup: :tup:

+rep for you.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-04-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,121
Posted By JoeD
Tire-width has nothing to do with the operation...

Tire-width has nothing to do with the operation of traction-control. So long as the tires are properly sized in terms of diameter (as close to stock as possible), there is no reason for anything to...
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 11-04-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 21,500
Posted By JoeD
That looks amazing. :tup: :tup:

That looks amazing. :tup: :tup:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-04-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
Cool. :tup: BTW...it's that's, not thats....

Cool. :tup:

BTW...it's that's, not thats. :tiphat:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-04-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
Actually, it's only the centrifugal-style...

Actually, it's only the centrifugal-style superchargers which are designed to make full boost (or close to) near redline. Positive-displacement superchargers are there very soon after WOT, regardless...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-04-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
Exactly. Engine-reliability is completely...

Exactly. Engine-reliability is completely dependent on the tune and how far you chose to push the envelope, but reliability in this context has nothing to do with weather or not you're going to blow...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-04-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
Well...yes. I don't see the argument here. We...

Well...yes. I don't see the argument here. We already know the factory Akebono Sport-package brakes are not up to the task. The transmission itself is just fine, but issues with the factory LSD...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-04-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
Agreed. But I was also referencing cars on the...

Agreed. But I was also referencing cars on the track in a non-competitive environment, i.e. Group 3 and 4 HPDE drivers who are pushing their cars to 9/10.



Again, I can't disagree, but as you...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-04-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
LOL...where do you go about referencing my track...

LOL...where do you go about referencing my track experience/abilities? You do realize that I hold a NASA Competition License and instruct Group 1/2...right? :tiphat:

I have yet to have the Z on...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-04-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,186
Posted By JoeD
Good for you, bud. However...you fail, since I...

Good for you, bud. However...you fail, since I made no reference to where you live. I mentioned Georgia as that's where the car in the OP's link was located. :tup:
Forum: Exterior & Interior 11-03-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 20,848
Posted By JoeD
That looks badass. :tup: :tup:

That looks badass. :tup: :tup:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
http://koltchak91120.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/d...

http://koltchak91120.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/double-facepalm.jpg
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
:tup:

:tup:
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-03-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,064
Posted By JoeD
Regardless of the open-diff...why the hell did he...

Regardless of the open-diff...why the hell did he even attempt a burnout on stock tires? :ugh2:

Face-palm.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-03-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 27,082
Posted By JoeD
Since no one has cared to, I'll just post the few...

Since no one has cared to, I'll just post the few SEMA pics I've found relating to the 370Z...

http://www.jdmchicago.com/images/sema/95.jpg
...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,738
Posted By JoeD
All these issues which you mention need to be...

All these issues which you mention need to be addressed before even a stock Z rolls onto a track.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 52,399
Posted By JoeD
:icon18::roflpuke2:

:icon18::roflpuke2:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 52,399
Posted By JoeD
Yes, NA cars in general are much, much louder...

Yes, NA cars in general are much, much louder than turbocharged ones. LOL...a turbo or two in your exhaust-system is all the muffler you need. :)
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 52,399
Posted By JoeD
XwChriswX and others were already discussing the...

XwChriswX and others were already discussing the topic. I'm just adding to it. One can only expect that exhaust-systems will be discussed in a thread on a turbo-kit with 150+ posts.

So long as...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 52,399
Posted By JoeD
Well, you won't have to worry about that. Even...

Well, you won't have to worry about that. Even with a 3" GTM cat-back, you will not lose low-end torque compared to stock. :tup:
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