Nissan Sport Inc

[Features]

2007 First Drives
Senior editor and known lead-foot David Muramoto got the chance to put the 2007 Infiniti G35, Nissan Altima, and the Nissan Sentra through its paces. Page 30

SEMA Madness
Sure Nissan Sport had its own booth. But the real story behind SEMA is the dozens of incredible Nissans and Infinitis, from 240SXs and GT-Rs to 350Zs and Titans. Page 36

FI 350Z Beast
Jeremy and Danya Barrow own one dramatic supercharged 350Z, our cover car. It didn’t help matters that their first one was totaled in less than two weeks. Page 42

Auction Guide: How to Buy a Classic
Veteran auction expert Terry Parkhurst provides a complete how-to guide on buying a car at auction and details on how much your classic Datsun is worth on the block. Page 46

[Motorsports]

The Inside Line opines about the Runoffs and its new home, 240SX captures GT3, Nissan triumphs in CORR, G35 Coupe goes for a land-speed record at 200+ mph, NX2000 captures championship, why steering in your G or Z might feel slow, the Drift Corner, and more

[Project Vehicles]

1973 240Z: New wheels and tires spice up the Z
2004 Sentra SE-R Spec V: Bolt ons are bolted, hot damn
350Z Tube-Frame Race Car: Engine selection
2003 G35 Sedan: Big brake kit for the G and Z impresses
2006 Pathfinder: Continuing down the mod Path
Project Off Road: The ’95 Pathfinder gets going

[DIY Tech]

Product Tests, Reviews & Spotlights: Hyper ground wires--do they work?, header comparison for the QR25DE, Nitto Neo-Gen tire review, Datsun 240Z R180 Snap-In Stub Axles from Beta Motorsports, and new Turbonetics turbo for the Sentra SE-R Spec V
How Tos, Tech Tips & Tech Explained: How to properly seat your brakes, simple way to repair door sill plate anchors in your older Nissans and Datsuns, and a detailed breakdown of Nissan’s advanced continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Q&A: 240Z overheating question, 240SX paddle shifters, Altima buzzing noise, emergency brake adjustment on the 280ZX, 300ZX clunking on shifts, reflashing the ECU in a 350Z, tire pressure monitoring system question, and more

[Departments]

From the Editor
Our first piece of hate mail, even before the magazine was released.

Letters
Readers comment on issue #1, 280ZX with 319K original miles, reader saved by motorsports driving tip, SEMA visitor sends in 240SX pics, 1970 240Z purchased at North Pole, M35 Sport owner writes in, truck corrections, more.

Ignition
Senior editor David Muramoto discusses the failed GM merger with Nissan/Renault, and why GM isn’t terribly bright.

Shifting Gears
LA Auto Show unveils the 2007 SE-R Spec V and 2008 Altima Coupe, Exposed: 240SX flips but finishes third, the passing of Albrecht Goertz, Nissan truck firsts, Datsun 510 trivia, Bluetooth headset review, Doug Stewart of Crawford Z, Nissan fanatic, news, rumors, and more

Behind the Wheel
Peter Shin’s 1997 Nissan Maxima
Clayton Garner’s 2003 4x4 Frontier King Cab
Kyle Ellis’s 1984 300ZXT
Greg Fields’s 1993 300ZXTT

The Scene
Event Recaps: Japanese Classic Car Show, Florida Z Fest, NOAS Fall Run, 2006 Stillen truck/SUV open house, Midwest Z Fest, Southeast Z Fest #7, 350Z British Convention. Welcome to South Florida Z Car Club. Websites: The official partner websites of Nissan Sport

Review Mirror
Nissan Motor Company releases first brochure, circa 1935

On The Cover
Jeremy and Danya Barrow’s 350Z is a head turner. Photo by Clint Davis.