The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XIV

onzedge · 09-15-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

Good morning to All and Happy Monday - September 15th - 2014

Basic medium blue oxford button down, pleated wool slacks (black), Ecco Turn GTX shoes/boots (black) and medium weight grey sport coat (with subtle herringbone pattern) define my attire today. Just letting you know...

cigarclifford · 09-15-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Basic medium blue oxford button down, pleated wool slacks (black), Ecco Turn GTX shoes/boots (black) and medium weight grey sport coat (with subtle herringbone pattern) define my attire today. Just letting you know...

here is the Onzedge ready for dinner anyone look............

http://37.media.tumblr.com/34738d2b4...c32o1_1280.jpg

onzedge · 09-15-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

here is the Onzedge ready for dinner anyone look............

http://37.media.tumblr.com/34738d2b4...c32o1_1280.jpg

kenchan · 09-15-2014, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

Not yet, I'm content with how the clutch works for now as the biggest culprit is MY lack of skill. I'm going to start saving up coin to prepare for the inevitable CSC fail so I can get either ZHD or Z1 csc, msc and maybe the pedal kit(unlikely). Might remove the helper spring but it's just me being an amateur and releasing a bit too quickly causing some jerky/clunking. It's definitely better now and my leg muscles are developing!

Oh I checked my fluid levels and colours... only thing getting darker is the oil. I'm at 5000km tho and a little bit of oil has been burned. Still about | | far from where it originally started and plenty of oil above the L. I still have a quart JUST in case.

there are 2 big issues on the 370Z that makes it hard to get a smooth shift early on. the clutch feel (return spring too stiff making it hard to feel when the clutch makes contact), and the throttle latency due to dbw.

my G and dd both have better clutch feel and throttle response so it made driving my Z feel kinda odd the first few miles until i got re-familiar with the Z's characteristics ever weekend.

so i swapped out the clutch spring which made a 50% improvement, and the latter 50% just got a sprintbooster to rid the latency. car feels as good as my G35C which is very good.

my G never had a latency issue.. throttle input was instantaneous, clutch feels more like the old traditional clutch.

about the csc.... i think if you're easy on the clutch pedal input you're going to be fine. same issue on the G35/350Z.... mine is fine. 10yrs original owner.
some folks just ram the clutch pedal like no tomorrow and that's too much instant pressure on the little cylinder.

onzedge · 09-15-2014, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

there are 2 big issues on the 370Z that makes it hard to get a smooth shift early on. the clutch feel (return spring too stiff making it hard to feel when the clutch makes contact), and the throttle latency due to dbw.

my G and dd both have better clutch feel and throttle response so it made driving my Z feel kinda odd the first few miles until i got re-familiar with the Z's characteristics ever weekend.

so i swapped out the clutch spring which made a 50% improvement, and the latter 50% just got a sprintbooster to rid the latency. car feels as good as my G35C which is very good.

my G never had a latency issue.. throttle input was instantaneous, clutch feels more like the old traditional clutch.

about the csc.... i think if you're easy on the clutch pedal input you're going to be fine. same issue on the G35/350Z.... mine is fine. 10yrs original owner.
some folks just ram the clutch pedal like no tomorrow and that's too much instant pressure on the little cylinder.

Please tell us more about the Sprintbooster.

eastwest2300 · 09-15-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pie

eastwest2300 · 09-15-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Please tell us more about the Sprintbooster.

hi

mishuko · 09-15-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

there are 2 big issues on the 370Z that makes it hard to get a smooth shift early on. the clutch feel (return spring too stiff making it hard to feel when the clutch makes contact), and the throttle latency due to dbw.

my G and dd both have better clutch feel and throttle response so it made driving my Z feel kinda odd the first few miles until i got re-familiar with the Z's characteristics ever weekend.

so i swapped out the clutch spring which made a 50% improvement, and the latter 50% just got a sprintbooster to rid the latency. car feels as good as my G35C which is very good.

my G never had a latency issue.. throttle input was instantaneous, clutch feels more like the old traditional clutch.

about the csc.... i think if you're easy on the clutch pedal input you're going to be fine. same issue on the G35/350Z.... mine is fine. 10yrs original owner.
some folks just ram the clutch pedal like no tomorrow and that's too much instant pressure on the little cylinder.

Ahh yea I stomped it a few times and heard the pedal hit the floor making a 'thunk' sound when i just started. Now it's just easing in and out. I find the rhythm a lot better. Defintely agree with the engagement... it's so high up and then there is very little room between partially engaged and released. Definitely caused me to stall a lot more than I'd like to admit when I just started driving. It's fun now though

kenchan · 09-15-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Please tell us more about the Sprintbooster.

it's a simple voltage multiplier circuit with pnp harness that plugs into your throttle pedal harness. but you get raped by 299 and get 3 modes.

off (stock), stage1 (sport), stage2 (race cause racecar).

i keep it in stage1, but it's still aggressive so had to relearn the throttle curve. once i got that down,

unlike other throttle controllers u dont need to turn it "on" each time you start the car. which was a major plus for me. and readily available in the US.

eastwest2300 · 09-15-2014, 12:07 PM

im just kidding....

eastwest2300 · 09-15-2014, 12:07 PM

just upgrade that damn sh1t... hahaha

onzedge · 09-15-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it's a simple voltage multiplier circuit with pnp harness that plugs into your throttle pedal harness. but you get raped by 299 and get 3 modes.

off (stock), stage1 (sport), stage2 (race cause racecar).

i keep it in stage1, but it's still aggressive so had to relearn the throttle curve. once i got that down,

unlike other throttle controllers u dont need to turn it "on" each time you start the car. which was a major plus for me. and readily available in the US.

Thank you.

eastwest2300 · 09-15-2014, 12:09 PM

you're welcome.

eastwest2300 · 09-15-2014, 12:09 PM

dude.

cigarclifford · 09-15-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Thank you.

Very kind advice today from the Doctor KenChan............

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,971 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	just upgrade that damn sh1t... hahaha __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,971 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	you're welcome. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,971 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	dude. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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