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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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its a +0 offset plus i got 2more pages off stuff i needa do, fix, replace, improve...including the fender roll n a whole new paint job/installation.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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+0 offset will have the wheels sticking out about 1.5 inches past the bodyline, sort of like a 4x4 jeep look. A fender roll/pull/yank/maul probably won't suffice. A widebody must be in order OR you can run a 215/235 stretched tire setup, with as much camber as possible (-7 or -8 degrees), that will also work.

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by abui01
+0 offset will have the wheels sticking out about 1.5 inches past the bodyline, sort of like a 4x4 jeep look. A fender roll/pull/yank/maul probably won't suffice. A widebody must be in order OR you can run a 215/235 stretched tire setup, with as much camber as possible (-7 or -8 degrees), that will also work.
yea imma be running 235f 245r stretched. i allready have the specs for this job i just need me fenders done and pulled like s#$#
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Cusco sways front & rear
Defi Oil Temp, Oil Pressure and EGT in the center cluster
Rebuild Turbos
Finish engine build #5 and put the sh!tbox back together

Possibly installing the Wicked CAS door panels and component speakers
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jgrizzle
Yeah Hills Garage found me one. I may not be the best person to ask as to feeling. My old tranny was SHOT. It sounded like I had a super charger. The gear whine was incredible. And my 3rd was completely gone.
I have this exact same sound, except my shifts feel smooth / completely fine. When the car's cold, the thing sounds like it has a supercharger.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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My winter mods are going to be paying off the car in either Jan or Feb. I'll be happy with that!
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by abui01
+0 offset will have the wheels sticking out about 1.5 inches past the bodyline, sort of like a 4x4 jeep look. A fender roll/pull/yank/maul probably won't suffice. A widebody must be in order OR you can run a 215/235 stretched tire setup, with as much camber as possible (-7 or -8 degrees), that will also work.
My 20x11 Savini's in a +0 offset don't stick out. I actually added 5 mil spacers b/c the inner lip of the wheel was hitting the Cusco coils.

The roll is minimal. My choice was to cut the rears and touch them up with clear (nail polish works too) so it doesn't chip
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Cass007
Cusco sways front & rear
Defi Oil Temp, Oil Pressure and EGT in the center cluster
Rebuild Turbos
Finish engine build #5 and put the sh!tbox back together

Possibly installing the Wicked CAS door panels and component speakers
I have a couple wicked CAS things in my garage mang. Don't think it's the "door panels" but the kick panels and then there are the CF door panels with speakers in them as well.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
^If you want to save money you can always go with a MT 3.5 (which can be had for almost nothing) and run a shorter tire.....my effective FD is just a shade under that with the factory 3.5 and 285/30 tires. Just a thought.
I run 18 285/30s now, I just don't have the 3.5 gears. I would love for one of these big FI guys to swap pumpkins with me.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Gator
I run 18 285/30s now, I just don't have the 3.5 gears. I would love for one of these big FI guys to swap pumpkins with me.
https://my350z.com/forum/drivetrain/...-and-vlsd.html

I wouldn't bother with the VLSD.....you can get the nismo for $999 from IPP, and it is a quality unit...comes with stub axles and all hardware needed.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SpoolageDropout
its a +0 offset plus i got 2more pages off stuff i needa do, fix, replace, improve...including the fender roll n a whole new paint job/installation.
if your getting painted rolling is easy! Just roll the hell out of it till your happy with the result then the body shop will take care of making the paint look right... Do a roll with no paint your limited to how far you can go with no paint cracking. I dont have a very extreme pull but I still have a little bit of cracking on mine.
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jgrizzle
Yeah Hills Garage found me one. I may not be the best person to ask as to feeling. My old tranny was SHOT. It sounded like I had a super charger. The gear whine was incredible. And my 3rd was completely gone.

the tranny is SOOOOO quiet. Shifting is magical. and the clutch and flywheel combo are great. I am so happy. After all that was said and done I think I spent $1850 for everything. The tranny was used.
I see. In my case it's more of a want than need. My '03 tranny is notchy as hell but it holds up fine and functions properly. I gotta admit though, I've been hoping that I wear it out so I can purposely upgrade to a new version..
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
https://my350z.com/forum/drivetrain/...-and-vlsd.html

I wouldn't bother with the VLSD.....you can get the nismo for $999 from IPP, and it is a quality unit...comes with stub axles and all hardware needed.
Yes, I was thinking Nismo or the like. My Z already has a VLSD. I have Nissan support so can get parts at a discount. The Nismo stuff is so expensive, it usually does not matter.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 06:17 AM
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Vortech or sts turbo kit!!!
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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1. New R35 Body kit/ spoiler
2. Paint the top half of the car black
3. add 2 8" TVs in the trunk
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 06:43 AM
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What possible good does putting tv's in the trunk do.....?
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:12 AM
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You already know the answer!

Why not point him in the direction of a good bodyshop!

Getting more bishes is an improvement on any Z
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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High flow cats. Stock is too quiet.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
What possible good does putting tv's in the trunk do.....?
get you btches mike, gets you some btches!!!
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by tranceformer95
High flow cats. Stock is too quiet.
true.your right about that
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