Official South Carolina thread

[phantom370z]

Willing to add lunch to the offer too, lol

- ViperDNA

[Zensation]

my buddy joey has the g3 intake on his nismo....if you havnt bought it yet its a big waste of money. if you have bought it, they look really sweet ) lol

[phantom370z]

Originally Posted by Zensation

my buddy joey has the g3 intake on his nismo....if you havnt bought it yet its a big waste of money. if you have bought it, they look really sweet ) lol

I'd say it's far from a waste of money chief. But yes, I already have it. I think most people pay way too much for the setup and expect far too much in the way of results. I think the only real alternative that makes sense is drop-ins and post MAF tubes. That being said, I personally love the induction sound & style points and would pay a couple hundred bucks for just those...If I happen to grab some little gains along the way that works for me too.

- ViperDNA

[Gadgetech]

Phantom, I installed the reduced effort clutch spring helper yesterday. Big difference, thanks for the tip.

[phantom370z]

Originally Posted by Gadgetech

Phantom, I installed the reduced effort clutch spring helper yesterday. Big difference, thanks for the tip.

Good to hear man, definitely a huge improvement. That is my favorite cheap mod to date.

[Zensation]

Originally Posted by Gadgetech

Phantom, I installed the reduced effort clutch spring helper yesterday. Big difference, thanks for the tip.

Hey can i pick up the helper spring off mcmaster carr? Whats the dimensions. I pretty much just removed the factory spring for a while but there was too much play in the pedal so i put it back on. All these new cars are going with the "linear force clutch feel" i drove a 6 speed camaro yesterday and the clutch feel was non existent. Super terrible.

[Gadgetech]

Originally Posted by Zensation

Hey can i pick up the helper spring off mcmaster carr? Whats the dimensions. I pretty much just removed the factory spring for a while but there was too much play in the pedal so i put it back on. All these new cars are going with the "linear force clutch feel" i drove a 6 speed camaro yesterday and the clutch feel was non existent. Super terrible.

I don't have the details of the spring itself. Check out LMBMikeZ's thread: FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577

[Zensation]

Originally Posted by Gadgetech

I don't have the details of the spring itself. Check out LMBMikeZ's thread: FS: Clutch Helper Springs!!!! Century Spring P/N 72577

After some looking around I have the spring specs.

OD = 1.100"
ID = 0.860"
uncompressed Length = 2.500"

The upgraded spring uses a 52 lb/in compression factor

I found a couple options under $10 that will fit with spring rates down to 38lbs/in

[phantom370z]

Originally Posted by Zensation

After some looking around I have the spring specs.

OD = 1.100"
ID = 0.860"
uncompressed Length = 2.500"

The upgraded spring uses a 52 lb/in compression factor

I found a couple options under $10 that will fit with spring rates down to 38lbs/in

If you can find a better option than what's already been made I'd be interested in one. I need to take the one out that's in there and paint it yellow so that Nissan is none the wiser.

[djtodd]

I have an extra spring if anyone needs. Replaced the clutch wth the RJM unit a while back, so I have the entire oem assembly if anyone needs actually.

[phantom370z]

Made some ramps today guys. They are still a WIP and I'm still deciding if I want to go 1 Step Higher or not...probably not just for oil changes and such because it already gets pretty high. The Nismo lip clears, thanks to measuring and notches on the 3rd step,and it rolls right up the ramps with no issues. They weigh over 9,000 lbs but they are probably strong enough to put a tank on them..solid construction 2x12's and of course the screws are recessed and it's all sanded nicely.

[Gadgetech]

Originally Posted by phantom370z

They weigh over 9,000 lbs ...

Those are some sturdy sawhorses you've got there.

[phantom370z]

Originally Posted by Gadgetech

Those are some sturdy sawhorses you've got there.

You know it! Those saw horses have been through hell and back though for real.

Now I just need to get my Zspeed undershroud, some oil, and a filter and I'm ready to roll. Probably go with AMSOIL or Red Line 5w30 to start with and then do an analysis. I already have an appropriate filtermag and a magnetic drain plug ready to rock. Hopefully next weekend I'll get the oil changed if everything comes in timely enough.

[Gadgetech]

I finally have enough miles on the car to get my first oil change which Crown does at no cost. There is a warranty item I need them to address.

I'll probably switch to mobil1 after this oil change. Amsoil has too much marketing behind it although I understand they use Mobil1 base stock. I've used Redline in my Harleys in the past, no complaints.

[phantom370z]

Originally Posted by Gadgetech

I finally have enough miles on the car to get my first oil change which Crown does at no cost. There is a warranty item I need them to address.

I'll probably switch to mobil1 after this oil change. Amsoil has too much marketing behind it although I understand they use Mobil1 base stock. I've used Redline in my Harleys in the past, no complaints.

Do you trust Crown's service department? I've yet to have a good experience with them on my grandfather's Frontier.

- ViperDNA