Can't drift my Z

onzedge · 03-22-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

get an lsd, rain and an open space, then practice...then realign the car...

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jazz

hmmm...so the dealer told me that the no-sport is the same car as sport but without 19" wheels and brakes!! your tellig me i was undersold or miss sold...grrr

Sport adds:
19" wheels
Viscous LSD
Akebono brakes
SRM
Rear spoiler

Cmike2780 · 03-22-2011, 11:48 AM

19" wheels
Viscous LSD
Akebono brakes
SRM
Rear spoiler
+wider tires
+chin spoiler
+gear indicator on tach.

The good news is that you can get aftermarket parts for almost all of the above except the SRM.

Xander117 · 03-22-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

19" wheels
Viscous LSD
Akebono brakes
SRM
Rear spoiler
+wider tires
+chin spoiler
+gear indicator on tach.

The good news is that you can get aftermarket parts for almost all of the above except the SRM.

Just not at the same price tag, which is why so many people go for the sport package. Though if you are serious about drifting then this probably shouldnt be an issue.

TypeOne · 03-22-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Active Brake Limited Slip. It sends a brake pulse to the spinning rear wheel, a poor man's LSD. It can be disabled by disconnecting the Bosch module under the center console next to the e-brake.

Can you elaborate on this?

Does this throw warning lights?

I've noticed when I'm at the track, on a good launch with VDC off, the traction light will still come on and cut my power.

Will unplugging that solve that issue?

Cmike2780 · 03-22-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Xander117

Just not at the same price tag, which is why so many people go for the sport package. Though if you are serious about drifting then this probably shouldnt be an issue.

True, which is why the SP is such a good value overall. For those turning the Z into a drift car though, most of the SP options get replaced with more heavy duty goodies.

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Can you elaborate on this?

Does this throw warning lights?

I've noticed when I'm at the track, on a good launch with VDC off, the traction light will still come on and cut my power.

Will unplugging that solve that issue?

The slip light will flash yes. It can happen even in a straight line, particularly in the base, or in either the sport or the base if you lift a wheel a bit in a corner.

Unplugging the module will eliminate the intervention and allow the base owners to do a full one-wheel peel

cossie1600 · 03-22-2011, 04:14 PM

It doesn't cut your power, it just apply the brakes to slow your power...

Dark Sarcasm · 03-22-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jazz

hmmm...so the dealer told me that the no-sport is the same car as sport but without 19" wheels and brakes!! your tellig me i was undersold or miss sold...grrr

you're telling yourself that.... you should have done your research.

jazz · 03-23-2011, 08:50 AM

hmmm. so i will have 1 wheel peel? my build list...
wilwood BBK front and rear
venaci wheels 20" spirits (on order)
hks coilovers
hotchicks sway bars
spc front and rear camber arms
hks cbe
stillen g2
kinetix cats

not looking to drift just for around town....and got ripped for the lsd... feel a bit sad!

Cmike2780 · 03-23-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jazz

hmmm. so i will have 1 wheel peel? my build list...
wilwood BBK front and rear
venaci wheels 20" spirits (on order)
hks coilovers
hotchicks sway bars
spc front and rear camber arms
hks cbe
stillen g2
kinetix cats

not looking to drift just for around town....and got ripped for the lsd... feel a bit sad!

Don't feel too bad, it's not like you can't get one installed. The sports package comes with a VLSD anyways. Won't do a single wheel peel, but it won't lock up under heavy torque in the corners. Not as effective as an LSD. Plenty of threads on LSD on this site. Should run you around $1,200.

Xander117 · 03-23-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jazz

hmmm. so i will have 1 wheel peel? my build list...
wilwood BBK front and rear
venaci wheels 20" spirits (on order)
hks coilovers
hotchicks sway bars
spc front and rear camber arms
hks cbe
stillen g2
kinetix cats

not looking to drift just for around town....and got ripped for the lsd... feel a bit sad!

Around town is not really the place to be trying any of this, please be safe and take it somewhere that you dont endanger other drivers.

cossie1600 · 03-23-2011, 10:04 AM

Paul Walker taught me how to drive, I am all set!

MightyBobo · 03-26-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Xander117

Around town is not really the place to be trying any of this, please be safe and take it somewhere that you dont endanger other drivers.

Im pretty sure he was saying that he's going to spend thousands of dollars on performance parts so he can tool around town, not to drift around town.

Money well spent!

cossie1600 · 03-27-2011, 09:06 AM

just in time for fast 5 yo

03-22-2011, 11:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
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jazz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: barrie ON Posts: 910 Drives: 11Zcab/12venzaV6awd Rep Power: 15	hmmm. so i will have 1 wheel peel? my build list... wilwood BBK front and rear venaci wheels 20" spirits (on order) hks coilovers hotchicks sway bars spc front and rear camber arms hks cbe stillen g2 kinetix cats not looking to drift just for around town....and got ripped for the lsd... feel a bit sad! __________________ One part rubber, three parts Krazy Glue.

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