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.

cigarclifford · 08-24-2016, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Still in the box. Haven't had time. Since I retired. I've been more busy then I've ever have.

Remodeled the kitchen, building a retaining wall in the back yard, refinishing all the interior doors in the house. Been to ZDayZ. With the motorhome, spent 10 days at Table Rock Lake Missouri, 4 days at Rausch Creek 4 wheeling the Power Wagon. Just got back from a 6000 mile, 30 day tour.

From Brownsville Pa, to Denver, to Colorado Springs, to Bloomfield NM, to Chama NM, to Midland Tx, to San Antonio Tx, to Houston Tx, with quick stops at New Orleans, Jackson Miss, Memphis, Nashville, Columbus Oh. Taking a 8 day cruise next month.

Outstanding travel update's Mr Rusty

Nice to read you are enjoying life

-Clifford

AntiVenom · 08-25-2016, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Still in the box. Haven't had time. Since I retired. I've been more busy then I've ever have.

Remodeled the kitchen, building a retaining wall in the back yard, refinishing all the interior doors in the house. Been to ZDayZ. With the motorhome, spent 10 days at Table Rock Lake Missouri, 4 days at Rausch Creek 4 wheeling the Power Wagon. Just got back from a 6000 mile, 30 day tour.

From Brownsville Pa, to Denver, to Colorado Springs, to Bloomfield NM, to Chama NM, to Midland Tx, to San Antonio Tx, to Houston Tx, with quick stops at New Orleans, Jackson Miss, Memphis, Nashville, Columbus Oh. Taking a 8 day cruise next month.

I wanna be Rusty when I grow up.

Rusty · 08-25-2016, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AntiVenom

I wanna be Rusty when I grow up.

You sure?

Hip replacement at the age of 47, torn meniscus in both knees, pins in left foot, tear in the left rotator cuff, bullet hole in the back.

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.

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, 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.

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!

08-24-2016, 05:44 AM	#601 (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. Rusty likes this.

08-25-2016, 12:52 PM	#605 (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. Rusty likes this.

11-05-2016, 12:19 PM	#606 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,044 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	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 likes this.

11-07-2016, 05:54 PM	#609 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,044 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	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. Rusty likes this.

11-07-2016, 09:59 PM	#610 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,044 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	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. Rusty likes this.

11-08-2016, 09:13 PM	#613 (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!!! Rusty likes this. __________________ *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	#614 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,279 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. Rusty, Hotrodz and AntiVenom like this. __________________ ~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...

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