Rusty's Nismo Journal

cv129 · 09-05-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The diameter of my tires are about equal. 26.6 front and 26.7 rear. My rims are 9.5x19 front and 12x19 rear. Thinking on going with the Mich Pilot Sport Cup+ or the Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires next.

Should include the Dunlop Maxx Race on that list too. Maxx Race and Cup + are both OEM for 991 GT3.

You just can't settle for the normal best, you must have the absolute best, don't ya?

Rusty · 09-05-2013, 11:55 PM

[QUOTE=cv129;2475004]

Should include the Dunlop Maxx Race on that list too. Maxx Race and Cup + are both OEM for 991 GT3.

They don't have the sizes I want.

You just can't settle for the normal best, you must have the absolute best, don't ya?[/QUOTE]

Busted my a$$ for alot years. Now all of that hard work is paying off.

I can get what I want now.

Rusty · 09-07-2013, 10:10 AM

Since there is no fuel pressure tap for a gauge to check fuel pressure at the engine. phunk put this together for me.

This was to help me figure out my fuel problem. With everything working correctly. I have 65 lbs of fuel pressure at an idle.

Rusty · 09-24-2013, 04:34 PM

Just ordered these parts from corner3garage.

This is phase 1 of the front.

SPL Pro Suspension 370z/G37 Front Upper Arms

SPL Front Impact Bushings Z34

SPL Front Lower Arm Bushings (Front) Z34

cv129 · 09-26-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Just ordered these parts from corner3garage.

This is phase 1 of the front.

Phase 1 huh.....lol how many phases are there

crash1369 · 09-27-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Phase 1 huh.....lol how many phases are there

As many as it takes I'm sure

Jerggy13 · 09-27-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Just ordered these parts from corner3garage.

This is phase 1 of the front.

SPL Pro Suspension 370z/G37 Front Upper Arms

SPL Front Impact Bushings Z34

SPL Front Lower Arm Bushings (Front) Z34

Very very nice. Can you please post up pictures of the install and your before/after impressions.

cv129 · 09-27-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by crash1369

As many as it takes I'm sure

I am just wondering what else is there to change up front...except for BBK and coilovers, I don't recall any aftermarket part that he doesn't already have.

Hey Rusty, I'm very interested to hear your impression and opinion on the SPL bushing....I didn't order them since the difference may be too minute for novice like me to realize, but on the other hand I may as well do it while car is under the knife, save on alignment and labor cost...

Rusty · 09-28-2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerggy13

Very very nice. Can you please post up pictures of the install and your before/after impressions.

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Originally Posted by cv129

I am just wondering what else is there to change up front...except for BBK and coilovers, I don't recall any aftermarket part that he doesn't already have.

Hey Rusty, I'm very interested to hear your impression and opinion on the SPL bushing....I didn't order them since the difference may be too minute for novice like me to realize, but on the other hand I may as well do it while car is under the knife, save on alignment and labor cost...

Yea, I'll post a write up on the install and the difference in feel. What I want to do is eliminate the slop in the front before I change sway bars and coil-overs. But before I put coil-overs on. I'm going to change out the bushings in the rear too. Maybe next spring. When I get more money and time.

cv129 · 09-29-2013, 04:39 PM

^ I read some basic comments here and there about stock rubber bushing vs aftermarket ones, but I never have any graphical illustration that would demonstrate it in flesh...

Found this, very interesting, link below, go to post #19 video

LG MOTORSPORTS Coil Overs and Mono Ball Bushings Review - Corvette Forum

Didn't know stock rubber bushing can move that much. I am reconsidering adding the bushings and just bite the bullet all together.

wstar · 09-29-2013, 10:26 PM

Video from the forum thread he's talking about above:

Rusty · 10-02-2013, 06:46 AM

Ordered more parts from from Mike at corner3garage.

The Hotchkis sway bars and the the SPL end links for both front and rear sway bars.

Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Set, 08+ 370Z, G37, G37S, G35

SPL PARTS PRO front endlinks 370z/G37

SPL PARTS PRO rear endlinks 350z/370z/G35/G37

Rusty · 10-05-2013, 09:42 PM

My Hotchkis sway bars came in. So I installed the front bar and did a oil change too tonight. It was time for that. I'll install the rear bar tomorrow night. My end links didn't come in. So I'll install them when I do the SPL arms and bushing.

When installing the front bar. Look at how the stock bar is bent before you remove it. This way, you can install the new bar right side up, not up side down.

Here's a couple of pictures to show the difference between the stock Nismo bar and the Hotchkis bar.

Rusty · 10-05-2013, 09:46 PM

When I was jacking the Nismo up. Seen my lower spoiler. It's a mess again.

This is the second one.

Rusty · 10-06-2013, 10:50 PM

Ok, got the rear Hotchkis sway bar installed. I have it set to the softest setting. Tomorrow, I'll take it out for a test ride, after I get back from buying something BIG.

09-05-2013, 11:55 PM	#317 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	[QUOTE=cv129;2475004] Should include the Dunlop Maxx Race on that list too. Maxx Race and Cup + are both OEM for 991 GT3. They don't have the sizes I want. You just can't settle for the normal best, you must have the absolute best, don't ya?[/QUOTE] Busted my a$$ for alot years. Now all of that hard work is paying off. I can get what I want now. cv129 and GaleForce like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-24-2013, 04:34 PM	#319 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Just ordered these parts from corner3garage. This is phase 1 of the front. SPL Pro Suspension 370z/G37 Front Upper Arms SPL Front Impact Bushings Z34 SPL Front Lower Arm Bushings (Front) Z34 scruffydog, simota1 and synolimit like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-29-2013, 04:39 PM	#325 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,235 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	^ I read some basic comments here and there about stock rubber bushing vs aftermarket ones, but I never have any graphical illustration that would demonstrate it in flesh... Found this, very interesting, link below, go to post #19 video LG MOTORSPORTS Coil Overs and Mono Ball Bushings Review - Corvette Forum Didn't know stock rubber bushing can move that much. I am reconsidering adding the bushings and just bite the bullet all together. Rusty likes this.

09-29-2013, 10:26 PM	#326 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Video from the forum thread he's talking about above: Rusty likes this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

10-02-2013, 06:46 AM	#327 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Ordered more parts from from Mike at corner3garage. The Hotchkis sway bars and the the SPL end links for both front and rear sway bars. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar Set, 08+ 370Z, G37, G37S, G35 SPL PARTS PRO front endlinks 370z/G37 SPL PARTS PRO rear endlinks 350z/370z/G35/G37 Mr&Mrs and cv129 like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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