Here's what I found searching the web:
​​​​​​​The 4 ABS sensors and the rear speed sensors are associated with traction and VDC. the speedometer source comes from the transmission output shaft.

 

Tried posting a reply here earlier but it got deleted or something...

What I found out is the speedo on these cars gets its source from the transmission output shaft.

the the four sensors at each wheel and the sensors on the diff are for abs and VDC.

 

Ah, thanks for the reminder. Yes, I do want to keep ABS.

 

Here's the setup with the banjo fitting, way better clearance. I also ended up putting a larger washer on the speed sensor bolt and mounting if off vertical. I don't think it'll matter, since this is just a magnetic pickup. Filled it up and ran the pump, then filled it up agan. Ended up using 2.5L of oil vs. 1.9L capacity with just the Z1 cover. So far don't see any leaks, will check again tomorrow, but I think it's good to go. The pump is loud but that's ok, at least I'll be able to tell if it's actually working.

 

looks clean. race engineering solutions are very satisfying. you even have room for an air scoop. maybe like Porsche GT3 brake scoops? They're cheap, like $5. I'd like to adapt them to fit the 350Z. elegant vs brake ducting.

 

So far I haven't had a need for brake ducting. My akebono setup works well and pads are lasting a long time with no discernable fade.
I just ordered 1/8" thick aluminum composite sheets to make a proper rear diffuser out of, that should also improve the flow around the cooler.

 

nice work! very clean

 

Nice diff cooler setup!

 

Been under the weather for the last week, but did manage to start work on the diffuser. Got the bumper cut out, front brackets installed and the general diffuser shape made up.




I'm using 1/8" aluminum composite sheets. The diffuser is 28" wide, which is the maximum that'd fit between the fuel recerculation box on the pass side and the muffler hanger on the driver side. The two fins in the middle are spaced at 9" apart. The cutout on top of the diffuser is for the diff cooler, the cutout on the right side is for the muffler. The fins will be cut down once I figure out how much ground clearance there is.

 

nice, cant wait to see how this turns out!

 

I spent way too many hours fitting, reinforcing and mounting this thing, but it's finally done. Final form of the difuser painted same blue as my cage and stripes



Here's a shot of mounts I created to attach it to your rear crash bar. I setup 3 of them across the bar


and finally the diffuser mounted

 

looks pretty cool, how do you plan to test it? Just run some laps and see if you feel a difference?

 

Testing will be limited, since I'm replacing the wing also it'll be hard to tell what's what, but I'm hoping to see a few more mph at the top end.

 

I enjoy seeing custom fabrication work being done. Looks good.

 

The 9lives wing has arrived. I'll probably vinyl wrap it this weekend, but at least it fits well, so that's a relief.

 

Duplicate

 

Im a big fan of 9lives as far as putting out a well designed wing and being straight forward about the performance and CFD on the wing. It looks great.

 

Vinyl wrapped wing

 

nice!
I would be satisfied at this point just to get the rear spoiler installed but I've had reservations about drilling holes into the CF hatch. I think I'll just do the two holes on the ends like you did and use the 3M tape in case I end up not liking the result.

 

When I switch to cf hatch the duck tail will likely go, it really doesn't serve a purpose anymore, but without the wing it did provide some down force.

Cleaned the car today so it's ready to be in packed up for the next event.