Howdy all,

So my '08 350z Clutch died at 27k read about that here if you like.


This thread is for part suggestions. I need new Clutch, Flywheel, HD CSC,
Brake pads & Tires


Right now I have test pipes and cat back exhaust, I have no mods in sight
for the near future ($). I'm just looking for something to drive on. That said
I hate the el cheapo wal-mart mentality of buy it cheap and toss it later.
I want safe, solid parts, that wont **** out on the next owner if I sell the
car come summer.


Here are the parts I'm thinking on, I would like input, other suggestions,
reading material, and anything I forgot or am too inexperienced to ask for.
I am trying to make the most informned decision posible.

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Clutch
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I'm leaning towards a Southbend clutch and flywheel as I hear that flywheel
does not produce the "chatter" I always hear about, or maybe it just produces
less of it.

http://www.zspeedperformance.com/350...NSK1000DEX.htm

From the limited amount I know It seems the TZR clutch disk may be a good
buy or maybe it's overkill? I like that it sound like a long lasting durable
clutch.

http://www.zspeedperformance.com/07-...k1000TZRHR.htm

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Slave Cylinder
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HD CSC By Z-Speed. I don't know of any other aftermarket CSCs. I am open to
hearing about them.

http://www.zspeedperformance.com/Nis...ZSPHDSLAVE.htm

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Brake Pads
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http://www.zspeedperformance.com/Haw...-HB268F665.htm

http://www.zspeedperformance.com/Haw...-HB370N559.htm

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Tires
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IF I drive my car this winter I'll need new rubbers, also I'll need new tires.

So Ima get Trojen Magnum XLs, but if anyone wants to help me find condoms for
my wheels that would be great.


All tire options are base on OEM wheel sizes as TireRack offers alternate
size witer wheel and tire packages but after following the link I am told
they are unavailable.


Winter tires
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60


All Seasons
I heard the Kumho is a real good tire from posts I have seen and my friend
has them on his Z.

Kumho Ecsta 4X


OR

Other

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Sugestions?

Joe at ZSpeed seems like a nice guy, I like doing business with a person instead of a
company. So if anyone wants to suggest contact people for parts, tires, etc... I am
happy to have that info. I prefer to spend my money with a hard working person at
a small business than with a large company.

P.S. if someone in wisconsin is selling a winter car for cheap post it up.

 

just get the JWT clutch/flywheel combo and the new slave. As far as tires, cant help you there.

 

Any after market flywheel will give you some *rattle* (not to be confused with *chatter* of the disc). If you don't mind that, then go with the above mentioned by you. The HD slave is nice especially if you go with aftermarket DE style PP. Personally if/when I replace mine I'll stay with OEM flywheel.
BTW, you can use Zspeeds *bearing sleeve* with OEM CSC (for a DE style plate)...not as good as HD slave fix but a lot less$$ and you don't have to modify (grind) the housing.

 

you cant resurface stock flywheels on our cars.

 

Yes I know..never indicated otherwise
However..you *may* be able to reuse it if it's in very good condition. I would simply replace it. Not cheap, but I would opt for a car without the rattle.

 

That's why I am considering the South bend flywheel as it is advertised to
drop weight and maintain a stock like feel and operate without chatter.

 

The South bend will rattle some...depends on your tolerance for noise. Any single mass piece will transmit more vibration to transmission/gears as opposed to dual mass. I'm not very tolerant and thus not willing to compromise the silky smooth OEM set up.

 

yeah after looking more it seems it only drops about 7lbs off stock weight so for that I think I will go with more chatter and an even lighter flywheel.

 

Finally got around to ordering my stuff...

I ordered all my parts from Joe @ ZSpeed Performance I really liked dealing with him and encourage others to do so. Thanks Joe.

ACT Streetlight Flywheel
Southbend (Stage 1) Clutch disk (EXEDY)
Southbend SS Pressure plate (Heaviest)
Z Speed Heavy Duty Concentric Slave Cylinder

Flywheel to crank bolts
MT-85 Gear lube
Motul brake fluid
Hawk HPS pads front & rear

Kumoh Ecsta 4x Tires (from tire rack)



I will stop back here to post my new thread once I have details on the install.

 

Only the center hub is Exedy, South Bend uses this hub because of a few reasons, It has forged retaining plates, Has long, heavy duty springs (retains smooth take offs) and is just a very good center sprung hub. The linings on this hub (what matters most) are made specifically for South Bend and are one of the best organic linings made.

Do you have this in yet?