dajw Posted April 18, 2015 Author Posted April 18, 2015 …, looks great with the matching fangs and rear section … Tell Taras at RT Performance you like their work! 1 Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 I expect my car will be in bits when you go and collect yours then ! Did the quaife diff come with everything to install ? Seem to remember you had to get some bearings and what not ? Looking into it for mine Quote
dajw Posted April 18, 2015 Author Posted April 18, 2015 Yeah ask Adrian - a kit from Nissan with various bearings and seals. You from Southampton? I visit regularly so should go for a pint (non-gay) some time. Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 Yeah ask Adrian - a kit from Nissan with various bearings and seals. You from Southampton? I visit regularly so should go for a pint (non-gay) some time. New you couldn't resist me !!! Ya sounds cool man , I try not to work too much so always around I'm just outside of Southampton , in totton . Work bring you down this way ? Quote
dajw Posted April 18, 2015 Author Posted April 18, 2015 Nah just lived there since uni. For about 15 years! Many friends all over Soton and surrounding areas. Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 Ah right Once I get my car back ill send you a pm and meet up for a drive and chat , hopefully the weather will continue !! You going to jap fest in may ? 1 Quote
dajw Posted April 18, 2015 Author Posted April 18, 2015 Nope not off to japfest-I'll be in India again. Eating all the curry! 1 Quote
dajw Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 Balls! The half shafts don't click into place properly. I just had a note from Jez to explain that they slide about and don't click in. Now need to get hold of both diff output shafts from a 350Z with the auto transmission. Obviously this will introduce a bit of a delay. Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Let me know the parts numbers and I'll try to source them for you this week Adrian Edited April 20, 2015 by octet@TORQEN 1 Quote
nissanman312 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Balls! The half shafts don't click into place properly. I just had a note from Jez to explain that they slide about and don't click in. Now need to get hold of both diff output shafts from a 350Z with the auto transmission. Obviously this will introduce a bit of a delay. Never plain sailing but all good fun lol Quote
dajw Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Let me know the parts numbers and I'll try to source them for you this week Adrian Awesome! Here's all I have so far: I've asked ZMANALEX via PM at Jez' suggestion for used ones. I found these in the USA: https://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35/product_info.php?products_id=4623 - he thinks 350z left and right for auto trans and no lsd. I have just asked Jez for the part numbers as he's also calling Nissan for me. Edited April 20, 2015 by dajw Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Let's hope you'll find them at Nissan UK, but I highly doubt for a car that is not produced anymore and very few auto boxes sold. Good luck anyway, hope you get it sorted soon. Quote
dajw Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 Eek! Well if you know of anywhere to look, please let me know. Quote
nissanman312 Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Is it a simpler fit to the manual do you know dom Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 Eek! Well if you know of anywhere to look, please let me know. I need part numbers Quote
dajw Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 Part numbers for the shafts 2 x 38220-AR010 for non LSD Nissan UK have a fair wait on back order. £211.73+vat and on back order until 13/5/15 Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 This one, right? I'll get an ETA for you later on today. Adrian Quote
nissanman312 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Would be good to know if all this is needed for manual as well as it will almost certainly go on mine eventually Quote
dajw Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 This one, right? I'll get an ETA for you later on today. Adrian Yes, but apparently need both sides (nearside and offside). Quote
dajw Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 Would be good to know if all this is needed for manual as well as it will almost certainly go on mine eventually Nic it's a different design for manual: Quaife have separate diffs for the 350z manual with OEM Open diff and for OEM VLSD. You can check which diff you have presently and presumably order the appropriate part. This is not certain, nothing is. So expect a similar experience! 1 Quote
dajw Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 Adrian this is the part that Jez called out (number 20). Is this the same thing? http://nissan4u.com/parts/350z/us_z33/2004_1/type_1/power_train/rear_final_drive/illustration_2/ Quote
dajw Posted April 21, 2015 Author Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) I've spoken with Jez and confirmed these facts: The issue is that on my car with the VLSD, the shafts are unequal length to accommodate for the fact that the VLSD actually is offset inside the diff carrier (pumpkin). My VLSD has been replaced with the Quaife QDF10L, which assumes equal length shafts, because it is to replace the open diff. I now need to order two sets of that half shaft/diff output shaft (Two of: 38220-AR010 for non LSD) one for each side. My drive shafts will fit to this part, but.... some bolts and nuts are required (which Jez has ordered). This is because the 370z diff output shaft has threaded holes, whereas the 350z diff output shaft attaches with nuts and bolts. So to those who want a Quaife ATB diff (and probably any other after-market LSD) the amount of effort required varies depending on whether your 370z has an open diff or an VLSD from the start. The open diff is less of a ball-ache to replace. Addendum: These diff output shafts are supposed to click into place with a circlip. Jez cut down one of the shafts to accommodate after discussing with Dave at Quaife. It now fits, but doesn't clip so slides in and out by about 4mm play. That's why we need to replace the output shafts. Addendum addendum: Shaft! He said shaft! Edited April 21, 2015 by dajw Quote
nissanman312 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 I can't even contemplate getting my head round this one yet lol Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Sounds like a massive headache!! Ill have a chat to jez when I'm up there again , hopefully it's easier with my manual diff ....... Not just you having issues though Dom ...... The fuel return system doesn't fit with out a custom part ( being made by jez and team ) with the stillen inlet manifold !! All fun and games! ( and money ) Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted April 21, 2015 Posted April 21, 2015 Not just you having issues though Dom ...... The fuel return system doesn't fit with out a custom part ( being made by jez and team ) with the stillen inlet manifold !! All fun and games! ( and money ) Josh, from the man who actually build the FRS: "As for fitting the Stage 1 with the Stillen, I think it could be done. The concern is the fuel rail inlet fitting at the front of the valvecover. Its very close to where Stillen puts the throttles and charge pipe. I was unable to get a local Stillen car for testing the Stage 1 fitment on, and from pictures it looks like it will require some bending and tweaking of the fuel inlet tube. I am sure it could be made to fit, I just didn’t want anyone to complain about having to modify the inlet tube. Charles @ CJ Motorsports 630-715-1077 www.cj-motorsports.com" Quote
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