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Hey, my friend has an CLSD off a z31 turbo. He installed the unit after convincing him it was a good upgrade for his car. It was installed into a 280z. The differential when driven for a long time or on the freeway for some good amount of miles (like 20), the differential starts making some noises like loud clunks when turning. It even makes the noises switching lanes. In the morining or after the car has rested for a good amount of time, the noise is gone and car drives fine and clsd works. But, when some miles are put on it, the noise (loud) returns. I was hoping some of you guys can figure out what his problem is? I was thinking of Backlash, but not too sure. Inputs? I also checked Half shaft and traded him with mine and noise is still there, so im assuming thats not the problem. Thanks Hybrid.

They look good Rich. I didn't think they would, but color choice and lip size work really well.

http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/87272-post-pics-of-your-zs-here/page-11 Look for the watanbe z. He is running 16x8.5.

Cool!

I guess its because the 240z was the challenger. The 370z was already in and built by a team via suggestions from facebook fans.

Jimmy, thanks. I looked up chrome wrap and I think I will go that route. I will order a roll this week and give it a try. Thanks again.

I have a rear chrome bumper. It's all dinged up. The FG bumpers are cheap and available, lighter. I really don't want to imitate chrome, but along those lines. @Jimmy thanks. I'll look into that. @Heroez, grow up. We all have different taste. Im not trying to cheap out. If it doesn't look good then I would try something else. Let me know when your z taste gets noticed, to me you just have a stock s30z with thin chrome 240z bumpers. Real taste you got there chief.

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Gmac, cool that you jumped in here. Thanks to the video I'm not afraid to run 50 sidewall on my soon to get home rs watanabe wheels. Though, you could have gone 245/45-16 r compund since they are available.

Look at Lolito's setup. He runs 16x8.5 watanabe -6 rs on all 4 stock flares.

Thats member Gmac's car from Ohio.

Cool. Thanks for info and input. Yes, I'm not looking for a full chrome shine and look, but similar. I think there are low temp coats in chrome. Thanks Onyx. I will try to find video.

Hi, I have some fiberglass bumpers from MSA and I like the availability and weight savings. My 260z which is getting most attention out of my 2 s30z is 904 white. A color I Prefer to keep since its in good condition. Anyway, I dont like black white color combo, I'm more of a white and chrome (or similar shine) type of guy. I have seen the spray on chrome method which is really impressive, but its kind of expensive. I was wondering if anyone has ever powder coated chrome on their z FG bumpers or fiberglass parts or even spray can powdercoat? Powdercoat chrome and black chrome are available for relatively inexpensive prices for the powder. Thanks

Thy are available at $500.

Installed Poly Urethane Mustache Bar bushings on the car and I do hear a little more noise coming from the differential as said in the number 2 point. So all cars that install Poly Urethane bushing on Mustache bar will hear a little more noise? I don't hear a lot more than before, but I can tell there has been a little more differential noise.

Hi, I am looking for a stroker block f54 or n42 with Ld28 crank and pistons. Must be in good condition. Ready to drop in a head and go. I am in the Los Angeles Area. Let me know what you have and we can arrange something. If you have complete with head I will be interested. I already have manifolds and carbs. Contact me through PM or email me at brianzkills@yahoo.com.

I actually got a copy a couple of weeks ago. I really like your car, Im going with same size and color rs watanabe but I fond it difficult that you are running 50 height tires when they look like low profile. Anyway glad to see your 240z in the mag. I like your cars stance and wheels. Well deserved to be covered.

I have this problem with a regrind cam and resurfaced rocker arms. I'm at 250 miles on build, but only 2 lobes have this scuffing. Hope someone here chimes in to hopefully fix the problem.

WOW!!! RWB Japan. That looks really good, too bad big wheels on a Z dont look good like they do on a porsche. Diameter not width.

I invested to much on this r200 3.9 12mm bolt. Yah Blue, it is cheaper taking it off and have it serviced. Thanks, John.

Yah, I've had my differential serviced at same shop. I will take it somewhere else, but I've never heard of a ujoint seized in an s30z car. Thanks. Maybe he was loading a pile on me but said s30z are a headache with problems arising everywhere. The work done before was did out the car, work was good.

Hello hybridz, I have a leaking oil seal in front pinion. I called my local diff shop and they said they don't like to work on z cars (s30 specifically) because the driveshaft might be seized up due to a straight shaft to diff where there is no movement on u joints. A small conversation lasting a minute or so, but he said he can replace my oil seal. He wants the diff out of the car in order to fix it. Question is it even possible for the u-joint on driveshaft to seize up on s30z?

Yah, like above said, many have had a bad experience with him. But, as of now he is currently offerening wilwood brakes with parking brake option as a dealer. AZC Parking brake option isn't finished. The negative reviews mostly come from rebuilt items, his brakes are new.

Thanks for the vr1 link, just bought one.

My can grinder wanted me to use valvoline vr1, which has zinc included. I picked up my lash pads from another grinder and gave me a bottle of Elgin zinc additive. He told me it would protect my cam and can run with any oil. Even gave me some backstory of why zinc isn't used in brand new cars. I'm going to take his word since the can isn't that expensive, a lot cheaper than buying 5 quarts of vr1.