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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA

yes, the next TMS bus lot event is OCT 24th.


however the sept event is at Mineral wells and those events are much faster and bigger! pretty much like a Time attack type set up...
Peeps just don't like to drive out there.....
09/26/10 Mineral Wells

http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross-schedule.html
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I would be down to go out to Mineral Wells in Spetember I know I'll be at the event in October for sure.

I want to get this final drive in first lol. I called Jotech but they didn't really seem too familiar with the install and quoted me a little on the high side
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by NugeTRON
I would be down to go out to Mineral Wells in Spetember I know I'll be at the event in October for sure.

I want to get this final drive in first lol. I called Jotech but they didn't really seem too familiar with the install and quoted me a little on the high side
wonder if either one of the J's have done gears before.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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What was the price? I'm going to guess 450$ for labor/install?
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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What was the price? I'm going to guess 450$ for labor/install?
Haha dead on man! They quoted me a minimum of $450 for labor only.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
Would these be good Auto cross rims ?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/1903810703.html
No, because for about $120 more you can get the same wheels brand new with a non weaksauce offset off some of the eBay vendors.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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No, because for about $120 more you can get the same wheels brand new with a non weaksauce offset off some of the eBay vendors.
Yeah right.....I think I just need to get those MB Battles !
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
Yeah right.....I think I just need to get those MB Battles !
You can get a brand new set 18x9.5 on all 4 corners for $740 from discount tire.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=9.5&rc=TCCINT
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NugeTRON
I would be down to go out to Mineral Wells in Spetember I know I'll be at the event in October for sure.

I want to get this final drive in first lol. I called Jotech but they didn't really seem too familiar with the install and quoted me a little on the high side
Dont go there then........if they are not familiar with whats needed, then they are not the best choice...

Honestly dude, this isnt hard, hands down the easiest and the cheapest way to get this done is to:
1. jack up the rear of the car
2. remove the two plastic covers on each side fwd of the sway bar mounts
3. remove sway bar
4. remove diff
5. buy motul PA90a
6. print out the FSM section with all the backlash measurements.
7. Take diff in friends car to a transmission shop (they will have the backlash tools, gear teeth marker paint and the "know how" to do this swap correctly.
8. have them refil the diff with the motul and come home and reinstall in car.

if i were you, at the same time i would:

9 I would do a quaiffe (since your an autox guy)
10. nismo diff cover.
11. while you wait for the shop do to that crap, pay me and acidjake to do solid diff bushings while the diffs out.

because either way, one day your gonna need or want that ish ........and NO, the stock VLSD isnt good enough, dont lie to yourself....


Originally Posted by Nexx
wonder if either one of the J's have done gears before.
I have.....but a tranny shop can do it cheaper if delivered as i mentioned as they already have the tools for the job and i would need to buy some...

Originally Posted by NugeTRON
Haha dead on man! They quoted me a minimum of $450 for labor only.
ya, thats nuts, take the diff separate from the car to a tranny shop like mentioned...

super easy method:
sell your 4.08 gears and buy the entire 3.7 gear pumpkin and do a simple swap like shown here:
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...z-3-538-a.html
and same thing, don't forget about steps 9-11 as well........quaiffe, nismo cover and spl's.....

-J

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3.7 final drive, 3.7, infiniti rear diff, diff, pumpkin swap.

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 04:25 AM
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whoa....Im diggin that 3.7 action - but i doubt i would do it anytime soon...I love my current setup..


I have a feeling Nuge will have his final drive sitting for a long time.....paper weight style..
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA
Dont go there then........if they are not familiar with whats needed, then they are not the best choice...

Honestly dude, this isnt hard, hands down the easiest and the cheapest way to get this done is to:
1. jack up the rear of the car
2. remove the two plastic covers on each side fwd of the sway bar mounts
3. remove sway bar
4. remove diff
5. buy motul PA90a
6. print out the FSM section with all the backlash measurements.
7. Take diff in friends car to a transmission shop (they will have the backlash tools, gear teeth marker paint and the "know how" to do this swap correctly.
8. have them refil the diff with the motul and come home and reinstall in car.

if i were you, at the same time i would:

9 I would do a quaiffe (since your an autox guy)
10. nismo diff cover.
11. while you wait for the shop do to that crap, pay me and acidjake to do solid diff bushings while the diffs out.

because either way, one day your gonna need or want that ish ........and NO, the stock VLSD isnt good enough, dont lie to yourself....




I have.....but a tranny shop can do it cheaper if delivered as i mentioned as they already have the tools for the job and i would need to buy some...



ya, thats nuts, take the diff separate from the car to a tranny shop like mentioned...

super easy method:
sell your 4.08 gears and buy the entire 3.7 gear pumpkin and do a simple swap like shown here:
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...z-3-538-a.html
and same thing, don't forget about steps 9-11 as well........quaiffe, nismo cover and spl's.....


-J
Yeah when they didn't sound like they knew much about the swap it sketched me out a bit. Plus $450 isn't much cheaper than the gear itself without the bearings and all the rebuild parts. Thanks for the DIY man! That will definitely save me a lot of time and money.

You're right it would probably be best to wait to do the entire differential at the same time. I think I'm going to stick with the 4.08 and go for either the quaife or the os giken lsd.

Originally Posted by AcidJake75
whoa....Im diggin that 3.7 action - but i doubt i would do it anytime soon...I love my current setup..


I have a feeling Nuge will have his final drive sitting for a long time.....paper weight style..
Haha that's what it's starting to look like It's a pretty cool paper weight though lol Might be time for some suspension then
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:11 AM
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sup dfw...

any of you peeps know anyone that can do this for me???? I will pay....

https://my350z.com/forum/computer-te...ware-help.html

-J
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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hit up austin (austintatious) - thats what he does for a job..jailbrakes IPhones and works on phones all day.. him and phioos do the same.. they just might be able to help ya some..
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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Seriously his job is jailbreaking iPhones? They done made it idiot proof now days.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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All right, guys. I'm about to drive up to Chicago in about an hour or so. I won't be online for a while but once I get settled, I'll still visit the TX forums. You guys have been a great group of friends/enthusiasts. I will miss you guys.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
All right, guys. I'm about to drive up to Chicago in about an hour or so. I won't be online for a while but once I get settled, I'll still visit the TX forums. You guys have been a great group of friends/enthusiasts. I will miss you guys.
be safe buddy...enjoy the windy city and the cold weather.. we will be waiting on ya to come back...
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
All right, guys. I'm about to drive up to Chicago in about an hour or so. I won't be online for a while but once I get settled, I'll still visit the TX forums. You guys have been a great group of friends/enthusiasts. I will miss you guys.
Good Luck up in Chi-town....be sure to let us know when you will be back in DFW for a visit or whatever. We will have to get together.

Take care Chris.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
All right, guys. I'm about to drive up to Chicago in about an hour or so. I won't be online for a while but once I get settled, I'll still visit the TX forums. You guys have been a great group of friends/enthusiasts. I will miss you guys.
It has been fun man, I hope you enjoy Chicago!
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
All right, guys. I'm about to drive up to Chicago in about an hour or so. I won't be online for a while but once I get settled, I'll still visit the TX forums. You guys have been a great group of friends/enthusiasts. I will miss you guys.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 09:49 AM
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^ chris man..... take care out there! good luck in your schooling and best wishes....

you owe me super mod status so dont get too busy up there and forget about me........lol.....

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Have a safe trip man, you're taking that long drive in the Z? Good luck with school and everything there.
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