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At the same time I swapped the heavy stock crank pulley for a Stillen Lightweight crank pulley [#400338-01] made from CNC machined Billet 6061 aluminum and 304 S/S sleeves. Weight 600 g vs stock 2.14 kg. The reduced inertia recovers some otherwise lost HP.

An idle thought — Does the VQ37 engine have a harmonic damper? I am vaguely aware that some lighter/competition pulleys (generally) omit this, meaning that there is an increased risk of crankshaft failure. (Google: pros and cons of lightweight crank pulley). I wonder if this is a consideration on our engines? Is this whole issue just hearsay that we shouldn't worry about?

Hello chaps,

I run a Quaife QDF10L on my 370z 7AT (with VLSD from factory). My notes on this are http://www.350z-uk.c...20#entry1457750, and the whole topic is about what I found along the way to getting it installed.

On a 350z you just choose the appropriate diff. from Quaife. to match your present setup (auto/manual/manual+VLSD). On the 370z the process was a little more involved. Note that the difference between the models for open vs. viscous is in the length of the half-shafts, as the VLSD is offset.

I ordered mine directly from RT Quaife, who happen to offer very good technical support.

It is the single most useful upgrade I have made to my 'z, and the first thing I would do if I was starting over.

Looking to pick up a spare rear diff, viscous LSD if anybody has one before I go hunting on ebay?

 

I want a spare to drop an proper LSD in for a straight swap over.

 

Would a 370z one work

If so dom aka djaw on here has one

Yes, it should fit (based on how the Quaife parts I used were designed for 350 but I am using in a 370). You may also need to get some new half-shafts, also note that the 350 shafts are bolted on with through bolts. The 370 shafts are threaded. Jez at Horsham knows how to do this.

I have the VLSD innards. I think they should fit inside the pumpkin you have already. Mine had done about 37k miles when I swapped it for the Quaife. You can have it for £150, if you like. I'm not looking for a profit, just a quick sale!

I'm about 500 miles in on the new MPSS tyres (4x), DBA T3 and Ferodo pads (front only). I tried a few hard stops from high speed and have to say I am very impressed. This is a winning combination!

Welcome!

The traffic in Farnham was pretty bad yesterday, but a side effect meant such a slow drive by down in Wrecclesham from the Le Mans blue 370 that a smile, wave and a chance to admire what a gorgeous colour that is!

Shortly after, in Dora's Green Lane I passed and got a wave from a fancy looking Nismo 370z

At about half five that evening, a black 370 with a F* FLE plate caught up with me on the M4 after the Theale/Calcot junction. Big smile and wave from the blonde driver, which was nice!

So, there you have it Zed drivers are a nice bunch. A friendly wave never happened when I had a Porsche, or an MX-5 for that matter!

Lol

I went for the T3 because they were in stock at Horsham, and I'm impatient.

Just serviced my car, and found the discs almost completely dead so today I have the Ferodo DS2500 pads and DBA T3 discs. Will report back on how they bed in.

😎

Badshot Lea sounds like something you'd hear in a tennis club! We should sort something out. All a bit busy at the moment but definitely soon.

Marginally less boring update:

MPSS tyres are mental! So much grip! I gave them a bit of a workout over the last few days and I have to say I'm impressed.

Yes. They're definitely a good idea, but I've run out of enthusiasm for modifying my car further—too much faffing, so I'm driving it instead.

Haha funny! No offence, but I'm friendly and usually wave

Adam: "awks!"

Lol

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Boring status update: new MPSS tyres all round. A few hundred miles in and initial impressions are good. Slightly more comfort, definitely more dry grip, not had much wet weather yet. All of this is marginal.

Standard sizes… there's enough rolling and unsprung mass already.

They're definitely quieter than the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta that was there before.

I think a Farnham meet is a good idea! Who else is local?

I'm usually around Wrecclesham, the middle of town or Crondall, easy to spot 'cos you'll hear me before you see me! RAAAWRRRR!

I've seen a Le Mans blue 370 around Farnham a few times too.

First thing, I left work early and some school kids shouted "I love your car" in Newbury… ahh!

Having not seen any other zeds out for a while I passed two on Hatch Lane, Old Basing yesterday: a Chilli Red convertible 350, blanked me. I thought "grumpy git" then a Ginger 350 came past moments later who's driver flashed and waved.

This morning a friendly flash on School Hill, Wrecclesham (Farnham) from the driver of a Le Mans Blue 370.

A pointless exercise, all in, but it is nice to see other zeds about.

1) AmyZed - FA51 AMY

2) SpitfireSteve - N200 MOD

3) Winkj - W11 NKJ

4) Dynamic Turtle - MV64 VVZ

5) dajw - RO62 EGE

6) Bodyboarder81 - GT08 ZZZ

7) chizzz - BF11 KOD

8) Kryptochris - AJ04 HLZ

9) Ogman - Y3 0GGY

10) Buster - V80 BSV

11) Masa - MJ54 MZZ

12) glrnet - LR54 NKO

13) Humpy - N12 SRA

14) Jay Kay - VU57 ZVL

15) A9H-RX

16) Darren-B - BVM 362K

17) N16MOV

18) Jimboy2 - PL08 NKZ

19) mopedmark - PF03 OUU

20) harryjackson - OO03 ZED

21) ap427 - NH57 DWJ

22) Shezza - B9 MAS

23) Wendy - SV55 0FZ

24) mr_smith126 - LG05 DDF

25) Keyser - C5 CPU

26) tim - R69 NAB

27) chelseahst - NL06 PPZ

28) zed4life - NH08 JTZ

29) Jonnymonno - WL09 FYZ

30) V1H - NJ13 USD

31) Chris Wiltshire - N16 MOA

32) Rich260- OG04LEX

33) HAMLNJ - CE55LNJ

34) Pimm Junior - P11 MMJ

35) Plex - GA03AZA

36) Maximums 702 - LX56 DWO

37) kite 350 - HS03 Okz

38) Will370z - OY10 PFE

39) terry06 - FX05 PVT

40) roasty - EN57 VSJ

41) Davedutch - SH59 EJE

42) HaydnH - GT07 ZZZ

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+spare/spot by the gate:

 

1) coldel - M479 UTF

2) octet - ADY 870D

3) Ebized - GU64 WYW

One more spot available at no 5, if any other 350z/370z owner wants to come.

 

That space still free as of now? I should be able to make it.

Confirmation received from the wife, I'm definitely able to make it

One more spot available at no 5, if any other 350z/370z owner wants to come.

That space still free as of now? I should be able to make it.

Awesomeness! Best sounding exhaust IMO

Might have had a little session of "show me yours I'll show you mine".

Supercharged Zeds are amazing!

Quaife is perfect IMHO. Quiet, maintenance free and has made the car super controllable.

I understand that a plated diff will be better for track use, but for everyday use, and even some track work you can't go wrong with the Quaife. Horsham Dev. knows how to fit them, having had a go on my car. No issues. More info on my car's blog, link in sig.

Dominic.

I'd go with a dark grey, to match the wheels. My (stock) bumper is painted to match the grey of the GT Edition / Rays wheels. Seems to be the same colour as Adam's car so may be a stock colour.

Here's a dodgy mockup

A couple of days and a few hundred miles later in our great British summer!

Built Hamber on the left, Klasse on the right again.