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Not trying to thread jack, but did anyone think the results of the fifth gear test would have been different if they used a 370z coupe instead of the roadster?

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Old 10-14-2011, 01:50 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Not trying to thread jack, but did anyone think the results of the fifth gear test would have been different if they used a 370z coupe instead of the roadster?
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Old 10-14-2011, 08:32 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Not trying to thread jack, but did anyone think the results of the fifth gear test would have been different if they used a 370z coupe instead of the roadster?
No. And don't jack the thread.
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Old 10-15-2011, 12:49 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Thanks for clarifying that I wasn't jacking the thread.
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Old 12-06-2011, 10:16 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Well mine seems to do the job... but definitely not tight enough for any maneuvers. May have to look into this....
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Old 12-06-2011, 10:32 PM   #35 (permalink)
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My ebrake worked fine.
And... most people don't really want to lock-up the rear wheels at speed. They just want an e-brake that does its job... to hold the rear wheels while parked.
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Old 10-08-2012, 05:30 PM   #36 (permalink)
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ThE trick for ebrake drifting is to clutch in while yanking the ebrake. Jus pulling on it won't do anything without the clutch depressed
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hmm thanks for bumping this up. Need to look into it.
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I don't know about you guys but I'm seriously impressed that Nissan was thoughtful enough to use a separate Drum Assy in the rear rotor for Ebrake. Coming from a 2012 Honda Coupe EXLV6 - damn nice car, but Honda used the rear disc rotor for Ebrake. I must use the Z e brake due to parking on a hill. I'm happy that my calipers aren't being used for Ebraking. Nice Job, Nissan!

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Did it today. Big didference!
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I don't know about you guys but I'm seriously impressed that Nissan was thoughtful enough to use a separate Drum Assy in the rear rotor for Ebrake. Coming from a 2012 Honda Coupe EXLV6 - damn nice car, but Honda used the rear disc rotor for Ebrake. I must use the Z e brake due to parking on a hill. I'm happy that my calipers aren't being used for Ebraking. Nice Job, Nissan!
I don't see a separate drum assembly. Could you take a pic of it please?
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you have to remove the rear rotor, its inside.
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All I did was tighten the nut and omg what an amazing difference
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All I did was tighten the nut and omg what an amazing difference
You bumped this from last year for that comment?

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