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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-04-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,361
Posted By physics
Aftermarket Brake Lines for the Sport Akebono Brakes

I had the stock rubber brake lines on my sport coupe replaced with StopTech stainless-steel lines and StopTech DOT 4 fluid at about 17K miles. There was a noticeable improvement in the pedal feel and...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 12-09-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,670
Posted By physics
In 2013 I did not have a Z and would not have...

In 2013 I did not have a Z and would not have been interested in this thread. Now that I do I found the old post an interesting read and made a comment that was relevant and possibly interesting, as...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 12-06-2019, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,670
Posted By physics
I like having the extra space between the rotor...

I like having the extra space between the rotor and barrel, makes it easier to wash the insides of the front wheels.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 12-06-2019, 12:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,105
Posted By physics
Thanks for the feedback, particularly on the info...

Thanks for the feedback, particularly on the info regarding the stiffness of the sidewalls of the Bridgestones. That was my impression about the stiffness of the sidewalls of the Potenza S007s, which...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 12-04-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,497
Posted By physics
I had a Big O tire shop in Pleasanton, CA that...

I had a Big O tire shop in Pleasanton, CA that did an install of Michelin PS4S tires on my Rays forged sport 19" wheels. Since the shop was "Diamond Certified" I thought that carelessness and...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 12-04-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,105
Posted By physics
I recently got a set(245/40R19-F, 275/35R19-R) on...

I recently got a set(245/40R19-F, 275/35R19-R) on my 370Z sport coupe as replacements for the OEM Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires. The recommended inflation pressure is 32 psi square. I DD my car and...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 11-26-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,105
Posted By physics
In compiling performance stats on about 22 tires...

In compiling performance stats on about 22 tires that would fit my Z from the Tire Rack website, I found that the slalom times of the MPS4S were about 4th or 5th down from the best times. Overall,...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 11-26-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,341
Posted By physics
I just installed MPS4S tires on my Z and was...

I just installed MPS4S tires on my Z and was wondering what kind of treadlife I might expect.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 11-26-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,913
Posted By physics
Ceramic Coated Wheels

I had my all-black Z ceramic coated with Opti-Coat Pro+, which included the glossy black wheels and the red brake calipers. The calipers really pop out from the glossy black wheels and body, while...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-03-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,987
Posted By physics
Oh yeah; the good ol days when GTOs, Roadrunners,...

Oh yeah; the good ol days when GTOs, Roadrunners, Z28s and 442s roamed the streets.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-02-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,987
Posted By physics
Wink Performance Difference Between 91 and 93 Octane Fuel

I do notice a small difference in engine performance between the 91 octane that I normally put in my 2019 370Z with 12,000 miles and a 93 octane mixture from Sunoco SS 100 race gas and 91 octane pump...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-02-2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,987
Posted By physics
F = M * A only when the mass of the system is...

F = M * A only when the mass of the system is constant. In general it is F = dP/dt, the time rate of change of the momentum. The rocket equation is a good example of a variable mass system, something...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-08-2019, 05:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 24,284
Posted By physics
That's how mine are setup and I really like them...

That's how mine are setup and I really like them for the street.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-06-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,891
Posted By physics
Well, I got the Hotchkiss sway bars installed...

Well, I got the Hotchkiss sway bars installed front and rear with the rear bar on the middle setting so that we could go up or down on the stiffness. I haven't had time to do extensive testing yet...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-06-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,178
Posted By physics
The 91 octane that Nissan recommends in the...

The 91 octane that Nissan recommends in the manual is a minimum octane that your engine can run without damage, not an optimal octane. In my experience, blending enough Sunoco SS100 race gas with the...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 08-31-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,891
Posted By physics
That's the "Z Car Garage" in San Jose, CA. The...

That's the "Z Car Garage" in San Jose, CA. The shop owner, Rob, and the other guys are a great bunch. They specialize in Nissan, Datsun and Infinity cars for routine maintenance, repairs and...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 08-30-2019, 12:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,891
Posted By physics
Hotchkiss Sways

Thanks for the input on the behavior of the car with the rear Hotchkiss sways. I'll be sure to discuss this with the shop owner when I see him next week.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 08-29-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,891
Posted By physics
Getting Hotchkiss Swaybars

My Z shop recommended the Hotchkiss bars front and rear for my 2019 370Z sport coupe, so that's what I'll be getting next week. I'll report on the results after I've driven the car with the new...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 04-26-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 138,142
Posted By physics
I used it in a Porsche that I had in the 90s to...

I used it in a Porsche that I had in the 90s to cure a problem with boiling brake fluid and it worked great. I had tried many other good fluids but would still wind up with a spongy brake pedal after...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-23-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 46,176
Posted By physics
Most of the Blackstone UOAs I've seen on this oil...

Most of the Blackstone UOAs I've seen on this oil in a VQ37VHR engine look okay at the 3K to 4K mile mark, except for a consistent hot viscosity breakdown from a midline 30 weight to an upper 20...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-23-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,110
Posted By physics
I talked to a dealer service manager who lied to...

I talked to a dealer service manager who lied to me about Nissan voiding my warranty if I used any driveline fluid other than the Nissan brand oils. When I started talking in details about the...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-23-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,110
Posted By physics
I have a 2019 sport coupe with the 6MT and...

I have a 2019 sport coupe with the 6MT and changed out the driveline fluids recently. My gearbox was notchy, especially the 1st - 2nd shift which also made noise sometimes, unless I rev matched it...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-23-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,301
Posted By physics
I bought a 2019 sport coupe with the 6MT and the...

I bought a 2019 sport coupe with the 6MT and the Nissan owner's manual specs an 80W-90 conventional super hypoid GL-5 gear lube for the diff. I changed it out with Redline 75W-90 diff oil and the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 03-10-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,617
Posted By physics
There is an internal oil/water heat exchanger...

There is an internal oil/water heat exchanger that uses the thermostatically controlled temperature of the coolant to stabilize the oil temperature. It also serves to raise the oil temperature as...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 03-09-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,617
Posted By physics
I live in the SF Bay area with winter temps in...

I live in the SF Bay area with winter temps in the 50s during the day. I'm seeing 200 deg F average temps with 220 deg F max with just casual driving around. When that happens I try to get into a...
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