The "4 door Z" build (4DRZ)- 13 G37S 6spd sedan
#856
So I got used to the Z1 motor mounts pretty quick and I still like them. Someone else pointed out that they also add to header clearance if you are planning to do those. (Probably not a bad idea to do both at the same time) I thought the Z1 motor mounts were a lot smaller and lighter than the OEM motor mounts, but it turns out they only save 4 lbs.
#858
Haha! I agree. I could not find anyone who had actually installed these motor mounts so I took a chance and glad that I did. Definitely worth it, but not through a regular Nissan shop as the labor would be ridiculous. The old motor mounts were just fine as far as condition is concerned, but the new Z1 mounts definitely improve the shifting and throttle response.
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Baadnewsburr (08-17-2018)
#859
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Haha! I agree. I could not find anyone who had actually installed these motor mounts so I took a chance and glad that I did. Definitely worth it, but not through a regular Nissan shop as the labor would be ridiculous. The old motor mounts were just fine as far as condition is concerned, but the new Z1 mounts definitely improve the shifting and throttle response.
#860
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So i ended up going with Solid Z1 mounts and I have to agree they definitely made shifting feel more crisp and the slop is completely gone. Again I’ll try to find time to update my build progress. 4DRZ, Car is is always looking great! Keep it up
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4DRZ (08-17-2018)
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#862
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No I have had these in for almost 2 months now, I’ve been MIA on the forum. I also got a few other goodies I’ll share with you guys once I get off my butt and update my build thread.
#864
Look what just showed up. I should be able to get this installed in the next few days. It is much more solidly constructed than the 3pc. units I have tried on other cars. I am really hoping I will notice at least a slight difference in the steering, but I have a bad feeling this may just become eye candy.
#865
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I thought you got thatmonths ago. Hmm. Eye-candy is subjective, but OK.
I think you'll notice, you're unusually connected to your car, what with your mods and course racing and all. Before you install, make a few hard 90 degree launches from a standing start. Then do the same afterwards. It's not huge, but its real, IMO.
I think you'll notice, you're unusually connected to your car, what with your mods and course racing and all. Before you install, make a few hard 90 degree launches from a standing start. Then do the same afterwards. It's not huge, but its real, IMO.
#866
I thought you got thatmonths ago. Hmm. Eye-candy is subjective, but OK.
I think you'll notice, you're unusually connected to your car, what with your mods and course racing and all. Before you install, make a few hard 90 degree launches from a standing start. Then do the same afterwards. It's not huge, but its real, IMO.
I think you'll notice, you're unusually connected to your car, what with your mods and course racing and all. Before you install, make a few hard 90 degree launches from a standing start. Then do the same afterwards. It's not huge, but its real, IMO.
90 degree launches from a standing start? I'm not sure I understand. Do you mean starting a turn from a dead stop?
#867
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Yes, do that before & after.
It's not uncommon to launch hard into a turn from a dead stop, without breaking traction, while maintaining steering control. My point is, your steering will seem in more control with the FSTB. Or maybe not, you tell me.
It's not uncommon to launch hard into a turn from a dead stop, without breaking traction, while maintaining steering control. My point is, your steering will seem in more control with the FSTB. Or maybe not, you tell me.
#869
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FSTB was my first mod, and the few times I've driven around since with the FSTB off the car, there was a small sense of loose steering at speed. Very small. How much of that is real vs. in my head... I don't know. Like I said, when it comes to handling perception, and based on all that I've read from you over the last few years, and based on how less and less I've actually been driving my car, I'm sure you'll have an honest opinion.
Here's another way to look at it... it didn't cost a fortune, it will be an easy DIY for 30 minutes with a torque wrench, and you check this off your mental checklist. Plus, you get to open the hood and go BAM! - Look at that bar! The yuks are that you can't downplay it, LOL. No matter how tepid your assessment, it matters to you enough to eek out whatever armchair engineering gains to be had with a solid bar without brackets. So this is fun either way.
Last edited by Rochester; 09-02-2018 at 02:04 PM.
#870
Here's another way to look at it... it didn't cost a fortune, it will be an easy DIY for 30 minutes with a torque wrench, and you check this off your mental checklist. Plus, you get to open the hood and go BAM! - Look at that bar! The yuks are that you can't downplay it, LOL. No matter how tepid your assessment, it matters to you enough to eek out whatever armchair engineering gains to be had with a solid bar without brackets. So this is fun either way.