Strut Tower Bar Delete, No Perceptible issues.
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I have a carbon fiber strut bar that won't clear mu V+ plenum. If your in the Enfield area you can see if it will fit with your spacer and hood.
I have the stock one on and its slightly spaced and it rubs on the hood... Wish I could use the carbon fiber one I have but its wider than stock and my plenum has a groove built into it for the oem strut bar.
I have the stock one on and its slightly spaced and it rubs on the hood... Wish I could use the carbon fiber one I have but its wider than stock and my plenum has a groove built into it for the oem strut bar.
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ADD #4: In a world of sportcars where other makes and models have to go to an aftermarket strut bar to improve performance, members of this board want to delete theirs. Nissan did a lot of research before designing and building the Z33, and the OEM strut bar is one example of a performance part added to help the FM chassis handle just a bit better. It's another example of customers not knowing what the real performance of the Z is all about.
I agree. It's there for a reason. It shouldn't be deleted, just moved forward.
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ADD #4: In a world of sportcars where other makes and models have to go to an aftermarket strut bar to improve performance, members of this board want to delete theirs. Nissan did a lot of research before designing and building the Z33, and the OEM strut bar is one example of a performance part added to help the FM chassis handle just a bit better. It's another example of customers not knowing what the real performance of the Z is all about.
Anyway, I think the two of you are hitting the nail on the head for me, in that the best solution seems to be the ZR1 strut bar. It certainly goes under the plenum, It's reasonably priced, keeps things structurally straight.
Ordering now... lol
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It's simply that--like many forums--members begin to want to "change" their cars for the sake of being unique. But the Z was designed for a specific rationale- a sportscar that puts performance before comfort. Sometimes our discussions seem to forget that fact and the goodies that are already on the car get pulled for no good reason other than a whim...
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My comment wasn't aimed at you. It's simply that--like many forums--members begin to want to "change" their cars for the sake of being unique. But the Z was designed for a specific rationale- a sportscar that puts performance before comfort. Sometimes our discussions seem to forget that fact and the goodies that are already on the car get pulled for no good reason other than a whim...
It's simply that--like many forums--members begin to want to "change" their cars for the sake of being unique. But the Z was designed for a specific rationale- a sportscar that puts performance before comfort. Sometimes our discussions seem to forget that fact and the goodies that are already on the car get pulled for no good reason other than a whim...Well, I decided to order me one of those ZR1 bars. Wasn't terribly expensive, and it solves all the problems I need it to. I'll throw a pic up when it's done!
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...ml#post7972524
Might have to modify or remove the plastic cover like this one:
[/QUOTE]https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...ml#post5682973
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However with that said there are clearly some OEM pieces that could use aftermarket improvement like the undersized brakes. And don't get me started on the stereo
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Now, my Z was a fixer upper... $4000 to limp it home. Among the laughable "modifications" to the motor (which has since been swapped out) was a garbage cone filter hose clamped onto the pipe, no anchors whatsoever, just sitting against the block... she was a DANGLER!
ugh... common sense! Just LOOK at the thing! The intake vent takes air from outside the engine bay. You just made yourself a hot air intake.
Thank god I rescued my baby from stupidity.
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