Jez @ H-Dev

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I stand corrected - they need the obd port and the pedal sensor You are probably right about the HR engined cars - I was told they'd work with the 370Z, but I will clarify asap. Thanks for setting me straight

You don't need an OBD port - it plugs into the throttle pedal sensor

They'll work in exactly the same way as with a manual

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Good to meet you and glad you're pleased

Yes - you can still use these with Uprev and use the controllers different modes to change the throttle response

We're going to run a group buy on the D1 Spec 7-drive throttle controllers. These controllers allow you change the accelerator pedal to throttle plate ratio. The D1 SPEC 7-Drive allows you to set it in 3 modes: Sport, economy and standard. Sport mode has 7 different settings allowing you to fine tune throttle response. Economy mode has 5 settings that are designed to minimise fuel consumption. Standard mode is the normal setting, as if the controller is not connected The unit is plug and play - fitting is very simple, just unplug the throttle pedal connector and connect the 7-Drive inbetween. These are usually £119.99, in the group buy we can do them at these prices: 2+ - £99.99 4+ - £89.99 7+ - £79.99 Shipping with in the UK is £4.59 We will run the group buy until the 2nd March, so get your name down if you're interested 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. We will ship from the 2nd March onwards

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The newer ECU maps actually pull out more ignition timing when using the low octane maps, so should be a bit safer, assuming the ECU does actually switch over. Most knackered pistons are due to knock or something going through the engine. That pic definately looks like knock damage.

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The knock sensor only works up to 5kRPM in the 350z, so even on the high det map, its long been assumed the car can still kill itself if highly reved with 95RON in it. In fact I'm pretty sure Mark@Abbey had one on the dyno that was knocking like mad before he mapped it for 95RON. Thats why the owners manual says not to rev it above a certain amount of revs when you use 95RON in an emergency. I beleive it also states to get Super back in there ASAP. The ECU will only react to knock up to about 5.2k - if it knocks a lot in that rev and load area the ECU will switch over to the low octane maps which have around 2-3 degs less ignition advance. So you still get less advance over 5.2k if the engine is in high knock mode. The amount of knock required to get the ECU to switch to high knock mode is still quite significant - so damage could be done before the engine switches maps. Also, pulling 2-3 degs out of the ignition map isn't really that much if you're going from 99 to 95 RON fuel. I've attached a screenshot of the knock window - you can see rpm in the y axis and engine load on the x axis. So, I agree - run the car on 98/99 RON and if you have to run 95 then drive gently and refill with higher octane fuel asap.

I'm pretty sure the Japanese use the same RON measurement of knock resistance as we do here.

You can get 93 (at least) over there, which is the same as our 98 roughly. I'm surprised that that piston failed - the ECU should have switched over to the low octane maps and prevented knock from occuring - obviously that didn't happen in this case.

It should stiffen things up a lot. Certainly did on my old S13 and that just had a bolt in cage. When the car has been sprayed up, I'll be doing as many trackdays as possible - can't wait! Then the decision will be what do I do about the engine. I'm currently thinking a VR38DETT is the way to go...

I'd be interested to hear how you think it compares to the 911

Not weighed it yet - we reckon about 50kg. I'll get it on the scales again soon and we'll know.

Got the car back from the cage fitters yesterday. Got the chap whos going to do the painting coming round tomorrow to give me a quote. Here some pics if it so far:

Fault code is as above. You'll need to check the items in the list at the end of the above post. It can also can be caused by a dodgy crank trigger sensor.

We can supply all the P3 parts you need and send them mail order, or if you prefer you can visit our workshop and get the work done there. We're based near Newbury in Berkshire, so maybe a bit far for you? Either way, we can help Any questions, just email, PM or call

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The S13, S14 and S15 run R200 diffs - their crown wheel and pinion might fit. I've not tried it, but I will be taking my diff apart and comparing the internals soon. My car is going to be used for circuit work only and I could do with a lower ratio. When I find out I'll post up Good work on the RB30 conversion. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. It'll either be rebuild the VQ with twin turbos, an R35 engine or a V8 of some sort.

Saw that via Facebook last night - its brilliant.

Cheers Wasso Just replied to your PM Mctwist

We fitted and mapped Dannyboy's car with that setup - could ask him too