Oil Change Approaching - NEED HELP
12-24-2002, 08:55 AM
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Originally posted by Flyingscot
Well, mine hasn't. That SR20 motor is incredible. Mine has 140,000 hard miles over 11 years, plus 50+ hours of track time and I'm still trying to kill my first motor (so I can get the more powerful JDM version)
Well, mine hasn't. That SR20 motor is incredible. Mine has 140,000 hard miles over 11 years, plus 50+ hours of track time and I'm still trying to kill my first motor (so I can get the more powerful JDM version)
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12-24-2002, 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by Flyingscot
Under the same name, although I'm not a terribly active member because a lot of the info is repetitive. What's your forum name?
Under the same name, although I'm not a terribly active member because a lot of the info is repetitive. What's your forum name?
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12-24-2002, 09:14 AM
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Michael,
I thought once the 350 arrived, I wouldn't enjoy the NX anymore. Well, turned out the NX is still fun to drive. I love the sound of the engine (with JWT intake, Hotshot header and stock exhaust) at full song much more than the Z's. Plus, the way I've set the suspension up, I find it more tail happy as well.
How about you?
Cameron
I thought once the 350 arrived, I wouldn't enjoy the NX anymore. Well, turned out the NX is still fun to drive. I love the sound of the engine (with JWT intake, Hotshot header and stock exhaust) at full song much more than the Z's. Plus, the way I've set the suspension up, I find it more tail happy as well.
How about you?
Cameron
12-24-2002, 09:30 AM
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I didn't pre-order a 350, but got a ride in one so I knew exactly what I was getting into.
The SE-R is more challenging, more practical, and far cheaper to drive than the 350 or 300. The 300 is a rocketship and harder to drive (i.e. loud as hell, stiff clutch, etc.). The 350 offers the good qualities of both.
But in some cases, the SE-R seems more of a sports car than the 350 with its lightweight and bare bones everything (no p/w, no p/l, etc.). I'm just fortunate enough to be able to experience all these cars. I thought I would never enjoy the SE-R, but it truly is a fun daily driver -- I really underestimated the car.
If I got rid of the SE-R, then I would probably replace it (along w/ the 300) w/ a low mileage E36 M3.
Anyway, the only mods I have on the SE-R is timing advance to 21* (runnin 93 octane) and the K&N panel filter. I had a warm-air induction cone filter, but decided to swap back to the stock box. I figure the warm-air was killing me and going back to stock made the car a little quieter. I've been thinking about getting an exhaust, but I want one that sounds close to stock. Are headers really what they're cracked up to be on the sr20?
Michael.
The SE-R is more challenging, more practical, and far cheaper to drive than the 350 or 300. The 300 is a rocketship and harder to drive (i.e. loud as hell, stiff clutch, etc.). The 350 offers the good qualities of both.
But in some cases, the SE-R seems more of a sports car than the 350 with its lightweight and bare bones everything (no p/w, no p/l, etc.). I'm just fortunate enough to be able to experience all these cars. I thought I would never enjoy the SE-R, but it truly is a fun daily driver -- I really underestimated the car.
If I got rid of the SE-R, then I would probably replace it (along w/ the 300) w/ a low mileage E36 M3.
Anyway, the only mods I have on the SE-R is timing advance to 21* (runnin 93 octane) and the K&N panel filter. I had a warm-air induction cone filter, but decided to swap back to the stock box. I figure the warm-air was killing me and going back to stock made the car a little quieter. I've been thinking about getting an exhaust, but I want one that sounds close to stock. Are headers really what they're cracked up to be on the sr20?
Michael.
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12-24-2002, 10:02 AM
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It seems that eveyone who has lived with an NX or SE-R wants one day to move up to the E36 M3. Nearly all my track buddies have the 95 model. People will never understand how SE-R owners will only swap their car for an M3. On paper, it would appear to be a giant leap, but, some very fortunate people know the numbers do not tell the whole story. The new Spec V totally lacks the almost Italian personality of the old SE-R/NX, even if it is a lot of car for the money. At least Nissan will have a track hit in the 350 with professionals just like the SE-R has been with enthusiasts.
Speaking of weight, my NX is down to 2395lbs and I have another 95 to go to get it race ready. If people think the 350Z is fun, they should try racing a car under 2200lbs. It will blow your mind.
The header is good, but, doesn't justify the money. Although, they sound good and the last gen Hotshot doesn't "crack" as easily.
I see us getting moved "off topic" if we keep this up
Speaking of weight, my NX is down to 2395lbs and I have another 95 to go to get it race ready. If people think the 350Z is fun, they should try racing a car under 2200lbs. It will blow your mind.
The header is good, but, doesn't justify the money. Although, they sound good and the last gen Hotshot doesn't "crack" as easily.
I see us getting moved "off topic" if we keep this up
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