I've been a member here for a while but this is my first ever Z3x. Owned an S13 years back and was a Nissan tech for 5 years. Been in an S2000 for 2 years and now I'm getting my "itch" for something new. My old work has had an 09 base 370 for about 2 weeks and I've been trying to talk myself out of it. Well right before TS Lee hit, I realized I had a leaky rain guard/gutter after replacing my soft top and that was the last straw. Picked up the phone and told them to have the paper work ready when I arrived this afternoon. Got a nice deal on it and I couldn't bring it upon myself to turn it down. I could turn a profit if I sold so I'm not sure how long I'll have it but that'll all depend on how the car and I "bond". The lack of LSD is discouraging as it will see auto-x and light track duty but the OEM unit is a bit....well....incapable.

Excuse the rant

Nice to be "back".

 

Pics or GTFO

 

Congratulations on your purchase. Pictures would be nice.

 

At 13,010 miles, I'm sure you can use your imagination.....or Google

I'll post some up when I take delivery this afternoon.

 

I know you

Welcome

 

How's it going Dave? Z still treating you right?

 

Yeah, for the most part it's been running fine. It needs a little maintenance, something I haven't had time for the last two years or so. But I should catch up this fall.

I did butt heads with Consult II last week. I may give you a call to get you opinion on something.

Upgrade the diff on that base and you'll be ready for autoX. Install a oil cooler and you'll be ready for the track. In case you're interested, I just happen to have one up for sale... CLICKY

BTW - was that the black 370Z that was out on the lot last week that you bought?

 

I think we all slack on maintenance during the summer months here. Can't fault you for that.

What was the problem? I know Consult II can be a bit inept at times.

I've started looking at differentials already. I'm really trying not to do a whole lot but I think a diff is unavoidable. I recall people having issues with oil temps so I'll take a gander at your cooler (nice sales plug, btw ).

Yes, they had it on their lot about 3 weeks, I imagine. I saw it every day coming home and I went so far as to stop and look at it about 2 weeks ago. What I didn't notice is that is has Nismo exhast. Whether or not it is axle-back or cat-back, I can't be certain but I brought it to work to put on the lift.

Here is a "better" picture from this morning:

 

looks good!

 

Very clean.

 

I bet it feels good just to be back! Very clean

 

Brett looks like the one I saw there. Very nice and clean.

Consult II problem too difficult to describe, I'll have to give you a call one evening.

 

Roger that.

 

You will enjoy the performance and handling. Congratulations.

 

I enjoy having 60% more torque but I fear I will have to accept a loss in the handling dept. Probably the wrong forum to say such a travesty but the S2000 handled like a dream. It is my favorite "drivers" car ,in stock form, thus far and this is my 9th or so car.

 

Update - Full Nismo cat-back. Really like the sound at WOT.