Difference between 40th build dates?

Footloose301 · 05-21-2011, 03:43 AM

According to tirerack.com theres a difference between 40th's built before/after 6/2010. How so?

Side note: jnaut showed me that clutches are different from 2009 to 2010 370's. Its very different. HOWEVER, my 2010 40th feels identical to the 2009 that I used to have. I didn't believe him at first, so I sat in a couple 2009 and 2010 370's at the SFZCC picnic and I'll be damned, completely different. I wonder if some things were changed after 6/2010 and perhaps mine was built before 6/2010 since it feels identical to a 2009.

Rui Z · 05-21-2011, 04:58 AM

I see you're using Desletix's background. So which clutch feels better?

Footloose301 · 05-21-2011, 08:46 AM

Well of course thats a matter of opinion. While testing out other clutches in some 2010 models I think those ones feel better; they feel more linear. However, my 40th feels identical to the 2009 so I couldn't tell you which one is actually better. Jnaut said he liked the 2009 clutch better, and also that Nissan has the same part numbers for 2009 and 2010. Trust me though, its a night and day difference.

Also, I don't see why tirerack.com would care about the clutch difference when shopping for wheels, which leads me to believe there are some other changes.

After doing slightly more research I realized that tirerack.com will ask for build dates no matter which type of 2010 370Z you have which means that theres something different there.

Footloose301 · 05-21-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rui Z

I see you're using Desletix's background.

I actually contacted him and had him email me a modified Hi Res version of the photo. Notice theres no license plate in the pic

jpapanas · 05-02-2014, 08:07 PM

I think its the tpms sensors that are different after 6/2010 and that's why tirerack cares about that date...

http://parts.nissanusa.com/nissanpar...ring&siteid=14

krzykanuk · 05-02-2014, 09:59 PM

The last 40th was built around mid February 2010.

05-21-2011, 03:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Difference between 40th build dates? According to tirerack.com theres a difference between 40th's built before/after 6/2010. How so? Side note: jnaut showed me that clutches are different from 2009 to 2010 370's. Its very different. HOWEVER, my 2010 40th feels identical to the 2009 that I used to have. I didn't believe him at first, so I sat in a couple 2009 and 2010 370's at the SFZCC picnic and I'll be damned, completely different. I wonder if some things were changed after 6/2010 and perhaps mine was built before 6/2010 since it feels identical to a 2009. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

05-21-2011, 04:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	I see you're using Desletix's background. So which clutch feels better? __________________

05-21-2011, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Well of course thats a matter of opinion. While testing out other clutches in some 2010 models I think those ones feel better; they feel more linear. However, my 40th feels identical to the 2009 so I couldn't tell you which one is actually better. Jnaut said he liked the 2009 clutch better, and also that Nissan has the same part numbers for 2009 and 2010. Trust me though, its a night and day difference. Also, I don't see why tirerack.com would care about the clutch difference when shopping for wheels, which leads me to believe there are some other changes. After doing slightly more research I realized that tirerack.com will ask for build dates no matter which type of 2010 370Z you have which means that theres something different there. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z Last edited by Footloose301; 05-21-2011 at 08:56 AM.

05-02-2014, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
jpapanas Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 41 Drives: 2018 370z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 13	I think its the tpms sensors that are different after 6/2010 and that's why tirerack cares about that date... http://parts.nissanusa.com/nissanpar...ring&siteid=14 Last edited by jpapanas; 05-02-2014 at 08:19 PM.

05-02-2014, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
krzykanuk Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 177 Drives: 40th A7 & '10 Murano Rep Power: 15	40th build dates The last 40th was built around mid February 2010. __________________ Build Number: 46 of 120. Or is it 13 of 120? Build Date: Tuesday 12 January 2010.

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