G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Coupe

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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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CF, aluminum or rubber z tube

I am planning to get one, but i don't know which one should i get. Does the aluminum or CF Z tube improve performance? thank you.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Metals retain heat more. Not sure about CF. I like stealth, so I went w plastic.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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some people said the aluminum has better performance than the rubber one
 
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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I heard the Nismo Z tube is aluminum. It gives better air flow. Is it true? Or is it because the person wants to sell me their aluminum z tube
 
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 03:24 AM
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Nismo Z tube? Never heard of it. Got a picture?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 03:28 AM
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Is it true? Or is it because the person wants to sell me their aluminum z tube

We have a weiner!!!!
Lol, Have a great weekend!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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We have a weiner!!!!
Lol, Have a great weekend!

Huh? What's that mean?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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I have a regular z-tube and wraped in it exhaust tape to keep the engine heat out. So i didn't/don't care what mine looks like! I believe other members have done this also. I actually gives your engine bay a race car look.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Huh? What's that mean?
heh, play on words (yeah, lame..I'll admit ).... winner/weiner. The winning statement being "because the person wants to sell me their aluminum z tube".
 
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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what if i get the CF z tube which is supposed to keep less heat, and then sand down the inside to be smooth for better flow? ive seen the inside of the cf ztube and its all bumpy inside. might be bad for flow.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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hm....I think rubber one is the way to go.
 
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