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Apr 11, 2008 | 04:00 AM

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what is the stock final drive? 3.7? and if your changing the R&P you might as well get a GT L.S.D. and if your going to get a flywheel you might as well get the coppermix disc and a PP.

I should of saved up for the 380RS-C...

I already have the cusco rs diff, for the flywheel.. that is part of the "wear" parts.. like brake rotors... will be natural to "upgrade" to something better when the time will come. :-)

Apr 11, 2008 | 01:37 PM

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bump for pics

Apr 11, 2008 | 02:26 PM

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I love the Nismo Z, and it looks good in every color.

Apr 11, 2008 | 02:31 PM

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Looks Even Better Slammed!!!!!!

Apr 11, 2008 | 02:45 PM

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Looks good. Seems to be about the same ride-height I've got. Such an improvement over the factory look.

Apr 11, 2008 | 02:53 PM

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wow the nismo looks SICK dropped...i vote black nismo for best color that they came out with!

Apr 11, 2008 | 04:14 PM

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wow the nismo looks SICK dropped...i vote black nismo for best color that they came out with!

I vote WHITE!

Apr 11, 2008 | 07:41 PM

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Stock is 3.5. https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/301451-4-083-gears-final-drive-installed.html

Yeah it never stops. With your Ohlins, you certainly set the bar high. I think I recommended those to you before, so it's cool that you picked them up.

For myself though, I don't always need the best, and would settle for the good "bang for the buck" products.

On my short list, are 3.9s, a JWT flywheel, an exhaust and the technosquare reflash. I'm up in the air about suspension.

What is the GT LSD and who makes a coppermix disc?

Apr 12, 2008 | 02:23 PM

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I vote WHITE!

Your black Nismo looks awesome too!

Apr 12, 2008 | 02:30 PM

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bump for track report in the first post.

Apr 12, 2008 | 03:40 PM

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Wow, that looks great.

I don't doubt that the Hipermax IIIs are a better setup, but 9 seconds faster, that's huge. I'd contribute some of that difference to your other mods and improved driving.

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back from the track.
well, what to say? I cut my best time with the stock nismo of about 9 seconds. from 1.15 to 1.06. looking at the tires looks like I only need 3 degrees of camber in the front and I can shave a little more. the ride is outstanding, 17 turns with two short straight,
(http://www.grandsportspeedway.com/tracks.html) here you get the picture. I'll skip the "results" because otherwise could be a flame against the porsche... but with this setup I had so much traction (the cusco LSD helps incredibly) and grip that was just incredible that you can pass a 997 4s every 6 laps and catch a gt3 (pretty much stock) with ease.. but that was the driver, decent, but not so good for the car.
well I'm happy ^ 32.

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/matteo.iaco/NismoOnHKS/photo#5188104053075497106"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/matteo.iaco/R__ZJgVUUJI/AAAAAAAAC4M/Y1hEDqKuzwc/s800/DSC01441.JPG" /></a>

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Apr 12, 2008 | 03:43 PM

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Wow... it looks so much better lowered.

Apr 13, 2008 | 04:33 AM

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Wow, that looks great.

I don't doubt that the Hipermax IIIs are a better setup, but 9 seconds faster, that's huge. I'd contribute some of that difference to your other mods and improved driving.

considering how tight are the corners the diff made an incredible difference about traction and that is where you gain on the others... the hypermax inspire a lot of confidence.. the tail wasn't "waving" during the trail braking and really progressive sliding. I'll really need to increase the negative camber in the front of at least half if not a full degree (going between -2.5 to -3) because in the tight corners you feel the shoulder working and you almost need to lock the rear tires to make a decent entry slide. to me is just confidence, I'm not a pro and not even a really advanced amateur driver so if I don't "feel" the car I really slow down.
but having a porsche turbo guy asking you to open the hood is priceless

(btw, that car is a monster, as he can floor in the straight looks like the coyote on an acme rocket from the Z)

the things that needs to be improved on the Z are brakes.. at least braided lines and fluid (and pads of course) and tires..
well.. a 400hp engine and 200 pound less wouldn't hurt, later I'll try to go for 300 at the wheels

Apr 13, 2008 | 05:04 AM

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Black Nismo Z FTMFW! I think black looks the best on this Z model.

Apr 13, 2008 | 05:16 AM

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This should be a hard choice if I were to choose between a Black Nismo Z or a New 370Z.

Apr 13, 2008 | 05:36 AM

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Is it just me or do 18s look too small after lowering?

Apr 13, 2008 | 05:57 AM

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Nismo looks sweet. Any track videos? Nismo has 19's in rear & 18's front.

Apr 13, 2008 | 05:59 AM

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I think the Nismo Z is great right out of the box

Apr 13, 2008 | 06:01 AM

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I think the Nismo Z is great right out of the box

Agreed.

Apr 13, 2008 | 06:01 AM

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t3h s3x sh0t

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