Nissan Sport Inc

[Features]

2008 Infiniti G37 Test
We put nearly 1,200 miles on our Infiniti G37 Coupe, with our six test drivers poking and prodding the highly anticipated release. Does Infiniti’s successor to the overwhelmingly popular G35 Coupe live up to the hype? Page 36

Skyline’s the Limit: 240SX Get RB25
With the help of McKinney Motorsports, Joaquin Barroeta has transformed his 1989 240SX with the help of an RB25DET transplant, the seductive inline six of the legendary Skyline GT-R. Page 42

Zs Across America
Associate publisher Art Singer drove and flew thousands of miles on a whirlwind tour of the biggest and best Z events in the country: MSA’s West Coast Nationals, Z1’s Z Nationals, Branson Z Fest, SEZ, and ZDayz. Page 48

[Motorsports] Pg 56

We go to Europe and Japan for 350Z racing results, Los Angeles for a Titan thumping in CORR, Daytona for a 240Z track record, and to Road Atlanta where a Datsun 510 and Nissan Stanza both set track records. Nissan Sport’s newest column, “Notorious Turns,” tackles the Andretti Hairpin and the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca. Also the Drift Corner, off-road driving advice, driving tips, and more.

[Project Vehicles] Pg 64

2004 Sentra SE-R Spec V: Turbocharge challenges
1973 240Z: Elbow deep getting ‘er to start
2006 Titan: Initial tweaks get project rolling
1991 300ZX: Ragamuffin beginnings
1987 300ZX: Fixing previous mistakes
2003 350Z Street: NISMO sways get installed
1989 240SX: Gutting the interior
Xterra Off Road: Smart (and not-so-smart) moves
More: 350Z Tube-Frame Race Car, 2006 Pathfinder, 2003 G35 Sedan

[DIY Tech] Pg 78

Product Tests, Reviews & Spotlights: Z32 “deserted island” mod, trick hitch safe for trucks, scratch remover tested, putting the Bridgestone Potenza RE01Rs to the test, Spec V intake manifold spacer reviewed, Q&A with MRC’s Julian Lewis, more.

How Tos, Tech Tips & Tech Explained: In-depth look at custom fabrication (with seven smart tips), how to repair door trim in early Zs, building an AWD 350Z, and more.

Q&A: Xterra computer tricks, G35 squeaking brakes, 1600 Roadster resto, 510 tire rub, 240Z overheating issues, 350Z/G35 rev-matching technology, HB question on gas mileage, and more.

[Departments]

6 From the Editor
Trip to Nissan HQ in Nashville uncovers a promising future, a new column for motorsports fans, and more.

8 Letters
240Z and its private cottage, Connecticut owners, Maxima props, Titan project thoughts, $2.5 million subscription, 38 vintage Zs, KA24DE thoughts, understeer/oversteer correction, more.

12 Ignition
With all the new technology in Infiniti’s G37 VQVHR with variable valve event and lift, is the future of modifying your engine in jeopardy?

14 Shifting Gears
Test of portable nav GPS units, modern day Nissan 510 design study, Datsun 210 “Fuji” rally car, Grubbs Infiniti offers exclusive Nissan Sport subscriber rates on new vehicles (including G37 and EX35 preorders), the first thing to do when you get pulled over by the cops, INSIDER highlights, more GT-R rumors, RPM, Redline, Quick Shifts and more

24 First Takes
Infiniti: 2008 EX35, 2007 FX45
Nissan: 2008 Altima Coupe, 2007 NISMO 350Z, 2007 Maxima, 2008 Titan, 2008 Armada, 2008 Pathfinder

30 Behind the Wheel
Martin Ciolkosz’s 1969 Nissan Skyline GT-R
John Ebersole’s 2006 Nissan Titan CC XE
Ryan Powell’s 1997 Nissan Maxima SE

86 The Scene
Event Recaps: SERCA 2007, Canby Datsun Show, goneMOAB, Z Car Club of Inland Valley car show, Stillen Days (car and truck), Summit Point 510 gathering, Solvang Datsun Roadster meet, and Nissan Sport’s Super Roll I. The official website and club partners of the magazine with a welcome to myspecv.com.

98 Review Mirror
Nissan historian Dan Banks revisits a Nissan ad of 1974

On The Cover
Infiniti’s new G37 looks even better in person. Photo by Mike Maez.