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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
-J
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
08-17-2010, 01:35 PM
wonder if either one of the J's have done gears before.
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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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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
search purposes:
3.7 final drive, 3.7, infiniti rear diff, diff, pumpkin swap.
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08-18-2010, 04:25 AM
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..
I have a feeling Nuge will have his final drive sitting for a long time.....paper weight style..
08-18-2010, 11:30 AM
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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
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
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.
It's a pretty cool paper weight though lol Might be time for some suspension then 
08-19-2010, 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
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
08-19-2010, 07:08 AM
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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Take care Chris.
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It has been fun man, I hope you enjoy Chicago!
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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.....
-J
you owe me super mod status so dont get too busy up there and forget about me........lol.....
-J