Rusty's Nismo Journal

Cyber370 · 08-24-2016, 05:44 AM

This is a great thread! I just got my '16 Nismo and this thread is inspiring me to hop on the mod wagon. Nothing drastic for now.

angels3k · 08-25-2016, 12:52 PM

just spent an hour or two at work going through this thread. so much work to the z!! awesome build Rusty, inspires me to continue building my z.

Spooler · 11-05-2016, 12:19 PM

Rusty, I am wondering why you haven't upgraded the VLSD rearend. The stock unit is terrible. I think that is the next thing on my gotta have list.

Rusty · 11-05-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Rusty, I am wondering why you haven't upgraded the VLSD rearend. The stock unit is terrible. I think that is the next thing on my gotta have list.

It's on my must do list, but haven't decided on which one I want yet.

Planning on doing that with the SPL bushings, the Z1 cover, and temp gauge. Also my Power Wagon needs some lovin' too. $$$

Spooler · 11-05-2016, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

It's on my must do list, but haven't decided on which one I want yet.

Planning on doing that with the SPL bushings, the Z1 cover, and temp gauge. Also my Power Wagon needs some lovin' too. $$$

I am going to do the Wavetrac. Low maintenance and no noise. No clutch disks to wear out.

Spooler · 11-07-2016, 05:54 PM

I just priced one from Z1 today. To have one shipped to your door it is a little over $3200. That's with paying the $600 dollar core and keeping your old one. Comes with diff bushings of your choice (Whiteline or SPL) and diff fluid.

Hotrodz · 11-08-2016, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I just priced one from Z1 today. To have one shipped to your door it is a little over $3200. That's with paying the $600 dollar core and keeping your old one. Comes with diff bushings of your choice (Whiteline or SPL) and diff fluid.

Is that for a Quaife?

Spooler · 11-08-2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Is that for a Quaife?

Wavetrac, completely rebuilt. The whole diff, with fluid, and Diff bushing of your choice (Energy suspension, Whiteline, or SPL). You can even choose which gears you get with it. The rear finned diff cover comes with it also.

Spooler · 11-07-2016, 09:59 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention it comes with stub axles also. So if your car is totaled, like my old one, you can remove the diff and install the old one. Little pricey but worth if things go south.

Hotrodz · 11-08-2016, 09:13 PM

Actually not a bad price if you do the core exchange. Regardless it makes the swap easy. Thread jack over!!!

Spartan 1771 · 01-04-2017, 12:15 PM

Rusty, I just spent the past few hours skimming over your thread. It was VERY informative and entertaining. I purchased my 09 Z brand new, but shortly thereafter got married, bought a house, sent my son to college and then had a baby, so I was beyond broke and couldn't afford any mods. Thankfully things have gotten easier and I started modding again a few months ago. You gave me a TON of ideas and a great resource for install info. Thanks for taking the time to put this together and for maintaining it over the years.

Rusty · 01-04-2017, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Rusty, I just spent the past few hours skimming over your thread. It was VERY informative and entertaining. I purchased my 09 Z brand new, but shortly thereafter got married, bought a house, sent my son to college and then had a baby, so I was beyond broke and couldn't afford any mods. Thankfully things have gotten easier and I started modding again a few months ago. You gave me a TON of ideas and a great resource for install info. Thanks for taking the time to put this together and for maintaining it over the years.

Thank you for the kind words. Hope it helps you in choice of mods. Have any questions, feel free to ask. I'm not done doing mods. Just slowed down because of being on a fixed income now.

Retired!

old guy · 01-04-2017, 09:56 PM

I couldn't keep up with that list of mods w/ 2 full time jobs, not to mention a power wagon & a few bikes

Spooler · 02-04-2017, 06:15 PM

Has the bear come out of hibernation? Just saw you today on the board. You haven't been too active for a while.

Rusty · 02-04-2017, 09:37 PM

Been traveling. Drove the Power Wagon out to Denver for Christmas. Then down to Bloomfield NM. for New Years. Spent the holidays with the kids and grandkids.

Drove home. Then flew out to Denver for my wife's brother's wedding. Left the house on 12/20. Came home on 1/7. Flew out on the 1/14. Flew back on 1/23. I'm tired of traveling. I need some home time now. Not planning on going anywhere until ZDayZ.

Plus my hip has been hurting since 1/20. Can't go back to the surgeon who did the hip. Since I'm on Abomba care now.

He's not in my plan that I'm forced to have.

11-08-2016, 09:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Actually not a bad price if you do the core exchange. Regardless it makes the swap easy. Thread jack over!!! __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-04-2017, 12:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Rusty, I just spent the past few hours skimming over your thread. It was VERY informative and entertaining. I purchased my 09 Z brand new, but shortly thereafter got married, bought a house, sent my son to college and then had a baby, so I was beyond broke and couldn't afford any mods. Thankfully things have gotten easier and I started modding again a few months ago. You gave me a TON of ideas and a great resource for install info. Thanks for taking the time to put this together and for maintaining it over the years. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

01-04-2017, 09:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	I couldn't keep up with that list of mods w/ 2 full time jobs, not to mention a power wagon & a few bikes Last edited by old guy; 01-04-2017 at 10:43 PM.

02-04-2017, 09:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,355 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Been traveling. Drove the Power Wagon out to Denver for Christmas. Then down to Bloomfield NM. for New Years. Spent the holidays with the kids and grandkids. Drove home. Then flew out to Denver for my wife's brother's wedding. Left the house on 12/20. Came home on 1/7. Flew out on the 1/14. Flew back on 1/23. I'm tired of traveling. I need some home time now. Not planning on going anywhere until ZDayZ. Plus my hip has been hurting since 1/20. Can't go back to the surgeon who did the hip. Since I'm on Abomba care now. He's not in my plan that I'm forced to have. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 02-04-2017 at 09:41 PM.

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08-24-2016, 05:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	This is a great thread! I just got my '16 Nismo and this thread is inspiring me to hop on the mod wagon. Nothing drastic for now.

08-25-2016, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
angels3k Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bay Area, Cali Posts: 289 Drives: voodoo Rep Power: 14	just spent an hour or two at work going through this thread. so much work to the z!! awesome build Rusty, inspires me to continue building my z.

11-05-2016, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,963 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Rusty, I am wondering why you haven't upgraded the VLSD rearend. The stock unit is terrible. I think that is the next thing on my gotta have list.

11-07-2016, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,963 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I just priced one from Z1 today. To have one shipped to your door it is a little over $3200. That's with paying the $600 dollar core and keeping your old one. Comes with diff bushings of your choice (Whiteline or SPL) and diff fluid.

11-07-2016, 09:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,963 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Oh, I forgot to mention it comes with stub axles also. So if your car is totaled, like my old one, you can remove the diff and install the old one. Little pricey but worth if things go south.

02-04-2017, 06:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,963 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Has the bear come out of hibernation? Just saw you today on the board. You haven't been too active for a while.

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