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Old May 21, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Cool, makes send that it wouldn't mess with ABS.

Also, track guys, when fuel level reaches about 1/4 the gauge simply drops to 0. Becomes very inaccurate. Eventually gets some fuel starve below 1/4 tank.
This normal?
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Old May 21, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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Very normal, as you get faster you get fuel starve earlier. I get it at half tank. I'm on the middle if setting up a fuel surge tank
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Or put it on a toggle
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-drivetrain-and-forced-induction-diy/535632-how-to-vdc-fully-disabled-button.html

I havent done this yet,but it's in the near future. Install day?
Found a hard wire solution:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=505135

Also looks like a plug and play harness because I could not find one that was mentioned in the first thread I posted
TRACTION CONTROL MEMORY MODULE
http://www.kptechnologies.com/produc...san&model=350Z

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Old May 28, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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VDC Kill switch done.
Carling Contoura II Switch is a perfect fit for OEM location. Clips right in.




Preventive wheels studs up next.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Ebrake was a pain
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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How'd NJMP go, with all the rain?
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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Got sold out of that event. Should be at pocono full course last weekend of this month.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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Pocono Full with PCA. Great weekend, and weather. We double drove the car again. Not one issue. Did the NASCAR over for one session on Sunday. 145 in the Z pretty stable. Traction kill switch worked perfectly.

Going to look into a stiffer trans mount. I can notice shift feel changing when its all loaded up. Any recommendations welcome.

Best lap times for full course, counter clockwise, was 01:46.5

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z1 Motorsports has a great trans mount
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Z1 Mount Installed. You def know its there!
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Whiteline bushings installed for the coilover mount and infamous lower control arm bushing.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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awesome log. i def didn't know vdc didn't turn all the way off!
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So very eventful weekend at the glen. Wife and I both drove again.

Middle of day 1 3rd gear syncros gave out. Trans is done. Kept rippin on it all weekend with a BAD crunch into 3rd every time. Looking for an updated trans, see what I can find.

Rained a Bit. Car got WELL used day 2 as most people bailed in the morning when the rain came, but it cleared up quickly and was SUPER nice. We had extended run groups.

Bakes are well Browned now :P Had some minor fade, my investigate some ducts with a V2 front bumper. Also had to swap to 2nd set of pads start of day 2. Old are done and used up.

My best time was a 2:26.05



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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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Mostly all the transmission parts are here or in the mail.

SPL Front and rear done.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60334063@N00/9449619338/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/60334063@N00/9449618320/
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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Registered for Shenandoah first weekend in sept with BMWCCA. Love that track and the skid pad!

Aerosync impulse purchase!

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Cool build dude. What's your suspension set up?
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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Stock!
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Finally have a good alignment on the Z. Feels AMAZING on the street, cant wait to get it out to shenandoah circuit in sept!

Was able to get some good adjustment out of the SPL hardware. Need different width shims to get it more exact in the front. But im happy!

Front:
9deg caster
-2.7 camber
1/16 toe out

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-2 deg camber
1/16 toe in
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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Just curious why you didn't use more front and rear camber?
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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Not sure anything over 2.8 would have any benefit.
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