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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-02-2015, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,827
Views: 521,704
Posted By Read T
At a local shop that does a lot of Z work I was...

At a local shop that does a lot of Z work I was quoted $1800 including the new CSC and replacing the clutch/pressure plate.

I figured it would be a 7-8 hour thing, but it took me and a friend who...
Forum: Member's 370Z Gallery 07-25-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 50,786
Posted By Read T
^ weight reduction.

^ weight reduction.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-25-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,886
Posted By Read T
I don't mean to start a flame-war or something,...

I don't mean to start a flame-war or something, but dropping the clutch isn't really the best thing to do for the drive shaft. I have always been told by race car buddies that carbon driveshafts are...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-25-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,827
Views: 521,704
Posted By Read T
Model 2011 Nissan 370z Sport VIN Top Secret ...

Model 2011 Nissan 370z Sport
VIN Top Secret
Purchase date April 2012
Occurrence date July 2015
Mileage 58,000

About a year ago my clutch PEDAL broke, shearing off the helper spring mount. The...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-25-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,652
Posted By Read T
I was surprised how "quick" a fix it was if you...

I was surprised how "quick" a fix it was if you have a nice shop and the right tools. Took me and my buddy about 3 hours.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-25-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,089
Posted By Read T
Good luck talking to a consumer affairs...

Good luck talking to a consumer affairs specialist. I had to explain to them what a clutch master and slave (CSC) were.

On a related note, my CSC started to fail last week (I noticed the fluid...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-25-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10,007
Views: 1,050,532
Posted By Read T
Switched out the stock CSC which was drinking...

Switched out the stock CSC which was drinking fluid. Only took 3 hours of work at my friend's shop, much easier than I thought it would be.

The stock unit was pretty moist and dripping. Went with...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-05-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,329
Posted By Read T
Use a high quality brake fluid for the clutch (I...

Use a high quality brake fluid for the clutch (I run PFC, TYP200, or SRF). For trans fluid I run Redline but I'm sure there are other good options (75w90 or whatever, I forgot exactly).

As was...
Forum: Member's 370Z Gallery 07-02-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 159,460
Posted By Read T
Interested to hear how much weight (if any) is...

Interested to hear how much weight (if any) is saved and/or moved further back in the car with the tranny.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-28-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,832
Posted By Read T
My '97 SE and my brother's '98 base both have...

My '97 SE and my brother's '98 base both have tilt wheel and iirc have trunk release too. Although I always found it funny the base was fully wired for intermittent wipers and never got them.
Forum: Nismo 370Z 06-16-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By Read T
Sounds like the switch on the pedal bracket has...

Sounds like the switch on the pedal bracket has backed out or loosened. This can be adjusted easily, or if it's new just take to the dealer.
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 06-16-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,690
Posted By Read T
Also check to make sure the pedal itself didn't...

Also check to make sure the pedal itself didn't break. sounds similar to when that happened on mine.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-13-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,802
Posted By Read T
Nissans certified techs also asked me how I got...

Nissans certified techs also asked me how I got an R33 imported over here legally when they saw my stock S14.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-13-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,802
Posted By Read T
Their answer will be "take it to the dealer" ...

Their answer will be "take it to the dealer"

Then if it's like my dealer, they will change your water pump and forget to put any coolant back in so your car overheats about a mile outside of the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-13-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By Read T
Not sure if it's just an on/off switch on the...

Not sure if it's just an on/off switch on the transmission or if the torque app can tell you. There are a lot of things that should be upgraded for cooling on the Z.

If this is your first track...
Forum: Automotive Clothing and Apparel 06-12-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,402
Posted By Read T
So will these sale still be going on when SA2015...

So will these sale still be going on when SA2015 roll around :p

(that said it's good to just replace every 5 year anyways for safety and those things get naaaaasty)
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-11-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,048
Posted By Read T
Well when you get back give me a shout if you...

Well when you get back give me a shout if you need a wrenching buddy :tiphat:
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-11-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,048
Posted By Read T
Awesome, I think I will be at the same event -...

Awesome, I think I will be at the same event - albeit driving a spec miata not the Z
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-11-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,048
Posted By Read T
When are you going up to VIR? I went twice last...

When are you going up to VIR? I went twice last month and will be going again next month for DEs. Hopefully I'll get my E30 ready for chump/lemons later in the year too.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-11-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,153
Posted By Read T
Most autoX events in this area and HPDEs...

Most autoX events in this area and HPDEs "require" at least 8" high.

For autocross I just wax the area, lay down painters tape, and wipe the excess wax away. Afterwards the numbers peel right off...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-11-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,048
Posted By Read T
Agreed - CMP it would be good but VIR you might...

Agreed - CMP it would be good but VIR you might not want to go to 4.08.

For what it's worth I felt the stock gearing is pretty good at both tracks.
Forum: Intake/Exhaust 05-28-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,577
Posted By Read T
I have a 2011 base + sport, and I installed the...

I have a 2011 base + sport, and I installed the OEM nismo (not the S-tune) cat back. I have also gone back and driven some other bases with the base exhaust.

The Nismo is slightly louder and lower...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-28-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,696
Posted By Read T
there ya go :)

there ya go :)
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-27-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,979
Posted By Read T
I daily drive my sports car. I put on my bike...

I daily drive my sports car. I put on my bike rack and bikes. I take it to the track. It does well with triple dootie.
Forum: Other Vehicles 05-25-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,307
Posted By Read T
I'll see your Nismo Escape and raise you a GTR...

I'll see your Nismo Escape and raise you a GTR mustang
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