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Viscous LSDs don't need anything special as the viscous unit is sealed and contains its own viscous fluid which doesn't mix with the gear oil. There are probably a lot of options. I am sure redline make something. I just use castrol AXLE EPX 80W-90 or SYNTRAX UNIVERSAL PLUS 75W-90 in my V35 LSD. According to the castrol webpage, AXLE EPX 80W-90 also suits the 370Z Diff.

According to Nissan Japan, both S1 and S2 sedans and coupes have 80L tanks. S2 - http://translate.google.com/translate?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&nv=1&rurl=translate.google.com.au&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://history.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0411/DATA/main1.html S1 - (sorry, couldn't get google translate to do a very good job of this one.) http://history.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0201/DATA/SPEC/index.html

That is extreme.. I don't do much highway driving, but the best I have done in the past was about 730km with just a smidge under 1/4 tank showing on the gauge. Wasn't economy driving.. sat on 100-110km/h, 4 people in the car with a boot load of luggage. After re-filling the tank, it worked out to 7.6L/100km. theoretically, an 80L tank should be able to do over 1000km with that figure, but no-way would I push it that far! Hybrids don't do that well on the highway anyway. They shine in the city.

I'm fairly sure it was V1.5. I could pair it with my phone or tablet ok, with the ignition turned OFF, it would query the adaptor and return the adaptor version, once I turned the ignition on, and queried again to find the ECU, it wouldn't even return the adaptor version number, let alone the ECU details. Same symptoms on both cars and both from my android tablet and phone (both running Kitkat) I was also using NDSII lite and I also tried Torque.

I bought one of those Bluetooth adaptors about 6 months ago and it wouldn't work on my V35. But then again, it wouldn't work on my wife's J31 either, so it might just be faulty.

If you have time to wait.. buy it from Amayama.. half the price.. shipping for 1 hose would probably be about $7-8 from Japan. http://www.amayama.com/search?q=21501JK200

The stock sizes are 225/45/18 front and 245/45/18 rear. Even the tyre placard on mine shows this. Same with the 19s. stock sizes are 225/40/19 front and 245/40/19 rear. They are a staggered setup.. I think the 350Z might be the same??

Nice.. I did try this with our J31 when it was stumbling a bit at cold start, but it didn't make any difference. So perhaps the cause is different in your case.

There isn't really anything the computer needs to do to 're-calibrate' between short trips and long highway trips, I figured a good highway run would give things a bit of a cleanout, clean some carbon buildup of the intake valves, etc. Might be worth cleaning the throttle-body(s) and MAF. Not sure if injector cleaners are of much use, but probably won't hurt.

Not sure if it is relevant, but my wife's J31 maxima (VQ35DE) was starting to struggle to start a little with a cold start. would always start, but seemed to hesitate for a second or so after firing. It was mainly used around town, and we took it on a 1000km highway trip, and it has been fine since.. with a cold start, it immedeatly shoots up to about 1800rpm, then drops down, just like it used to do.

are you sure you put the 245s on the rear and not the front? I swapped my wheels front/back to check if there were any clearance problems with 245 tyres on the front of my sedan and the VDC went nuts.

Couldn't say. I would look up epc-data and see if they list the same part number

Can you get the existing one rebuilt? that would be my preference, they usually end up better than the original hose and are a much cheaper option. otherwise.. they might be the same as the 350z hose.

Mechanically it is very similar to a 370z. I would try to find a good independent mechanic that knows Nissans. I don't live in that part of the country, so i can't suggest anyone. you might have a good Nissan dealer there, but most turn their noses up at imports.

nope, stock exhaust. The only non-stock items are 350Z springs.

I noticed a small power steering issue the other day and I'm not sure if it a sign of 'bigger problems ahead'. The issue occurs when you turning the steering rapidly in one direction and then quickly change to turn the other direction, like when you are reversing into a parking spot and you are trying to line up the car as you park. When changing from turning the wheel right to turning left the steering momentarily feels firm (as if there is no power assistance), and then I hear a click sound and it comes good. When I say momentarily, I mean about half a second. it doesn't occur in any other situation, for example, if I stop turning the wheel for a second, then turn left. no problem. also doesn't occur in the opposite direction (from turning the wheel left to right). It seems as if there is a valve in the steering rack that is sticking for a bit, and the 'click' sound is the valve opening suddenly. I considered a tie rod end issue, but I wouldn't have expected as much resistance to steering, just the noise. Bringing the engine rpm up a bit (to run the power steering pump faster), doesn't make any difference. I am assuming I am probably looking at a rebuild of the power steering rack, but thought I would check here first in case anyone has any other suggestions. I have checked suspension bushes, and they are all ok.

http://gocar.com.au/nissan-skyline-v36-coupe-guide/2 '8 inch wheel and tyre package' awesome!!

Can't you get underneath a V36 on the ground? I can even drain the oil in my V35 sedan, dropped on 350Z springs with it flat on the ground.

^^ I bought one of those bluetooth OBDII dongles (that one above exactly), but it won't work with my V35, or my wife's J31 maxima.. I guess it might just be a faulty device?

yep.. the fact that the G35 gets factory cruise, but the functionality doesn't even exist in the ECU in the V35..

This wire does not exist on the V35. So I wouldn't be surprised if it is just a USDM thing.

not sure about the NM35, but the V35 does not have the speed signal wire on the audio unit like the USDM G35 does. I was looking at connecting this up when I installed an G35 HU, but I couldn't find the speed signal wire that suited. The one taped to the Aircon pipe used for the Cruise install is not the correct signal for the G35 HU.

PM Chris Rogers.. he will be able to help!

You would want to get a professional spraypainter to do it for you, most paint jobs I have done with a rattle can come out as a very slightly dimpled/uneven surface.. fine for a panel, but not what you want on a headlight.

Hope the warranty isn't like used car warranties in Australia.. they are a waste of space!