schrute's journal

motoextreme · 01-21-2010, 11:31 PM

Did you get my PM? Rest of the parts will arrive to you soon, I sent you the tracking info bro.

Stay dry, I know I wont. Rain sucks!

schrute · 01-22-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

Oil change at like what? 1:00 AM your hardcore shrute! I love my Z but it is too cold for that kind of thing haha. As for my avatar, its my dream that honda and nissan mate and have a baby

Thanks for keeping this journal up so well, it has given me so many great ideas!

haha, not 1:00 AM this time but I've done that before. I had Tuesday off so I worked on the car at the early hour of 8:00 PM.

I love the avatar, just wanted to give you a little crap.

In addition to the Honda ATVs I've owned I've had a few Honda bikes too, probably five or six. I'm a fan of both brands for sure. I should probably branch out and see what else is out there though...

schrute · 01-22-2010, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoextreme

Did you get my PM? Rest of the parts will arrive to you soon, I sent you the tracking info bro.

Stay dry, I know I wont. Rain sucks!

Ya sorry for not getting back to you earlier, I did get your PM and looking forward to the new (to me) parts! My Z is gonna be part base, part touring, part sport and part Nismo - IOW very confused!

alexpila · 01-22-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by schrute

A big thanks to Motoextreme for the great deal he hooked me up with on his Nismo rims. These are off to the powdercoater later this week, going with the same solar (flat) black as my winter rims since I'm happy with how they turned out.

I plan on ordering Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires in 275/35 & 305/30, but no hurry there as I won't swtich wheels until March or early April. Anyone have any feedback on these tire sizes for 9.5/10.5 wide rims?

I was impressed with the weights on these wheels (see below), nice and light (especially for an OEM wheel).

The rims arrived in perfect shape, thanks again Adam!

These are gonna look sweet in black on ur car!

schrute · 01-22-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by alexpila

These are gonna look sweet in black on ur car!

Thanks man, I'm excited to get them on the car in a couple months!

res0zsfa · 02-15-2010, 04:51 AM

i just finished reading your journal. Thank you for having such an impressive write-up. im thinking of tinting my headlights too but kinda the opposite from yours. you have the main headlight part tinted but i only want the white part reflector thing tinted. lol

schrute · 02-15-2010, 11:47 AM

Thanks and good luck! Hope the tinting goes well and post some pics up when you're done!

schrute · 02-17-2010, 03:05 AM

I had the day off from work and am on the tail end of being sick the last few days so it felt great to get outside in the sunny, relatively warm weather, pop the hood on the Z and install the JWT Pop Charger.

Wait, Pop Charger? The intake with no gains? Yep, that one. The price was right on these, they're known for a good sound (if not HP), and I've been going back and forth trying to decide between the two more popular choices (Stillen, Injen) then reallized with my plan to FI at some point down the road why not go small on the intake for now and go big with FI later.

The guys that have said these sound really good are completely correct. The Pop Charger really wakes things up at half throttle and above. They sound great.

A buddy stopped by to lend a hand and his help was appreciated, but it was a very straightforward easy install. Only had to raid the toolbox for two missing nuts, everything else went smooth.

Then is was time to head out to test the Pop Charger on the road on the way to the tint shop. It was time to go a little darker with the tints. I've got a picture in my head of my Z in a few months and it's slowly getting there.

Got back form the tint shop and these goodies all showed up:

SSR Type-F Matte Black 18x9.5+22 front 18x10.5+15 rear - Thanks Mike!

SSR Type-F Matte Black 18x10.5+15 rear 20.5 lbs.

SSR Type-F Matte Black 18x9.5+22 front 19.6 lbs.

eibach springs

SPC camber arms

Hotchkis Sways

Just hit 10k miles the other day, just shy of 6 months after buying the Z. The next six months are going to be even more fun with all the new goodies.

RCZ · 02-17-2010, 08:36 AM

Are those Mike's old wheels?

Cars gonna look great man!

schrute · 02-17-2010, 11:22 AM

Yeah, Mike finally got rid of them

schrute · 02-17-2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schrute

A big thanks to Motoextreme for the great deal he hooked me up with on his Nismo rims. These are off to the powdercoater later this week, going with the same solar (flat) black as my winter rims since I'm happy with how they turned out.

I plan on ordering Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires in 275/35 & 305/30, but no hurry there as I won't swtich wheels until March or early April. Anyone have any feedback on these tire sizes for 9.5/10.5 wide rims?

I was impressed with the weights on these wheels (see below), nice and light (especially for an OEM wheel).

I changed my mind about running these ^ wheels, but I wanted to let everyone know what a class act Adam (Motoextreme) is - if you ever have a chance to do business with this guy you won't be disappointed. The Nismo 19's are great looking wheels, I just decided to stick with 18's for now and Mike's price on the SSRs was too good to pass up. The Nismos are on their way to Australia to serve as track wheels for a guy with a really big BBK. Enjoy bezzita!

tbonesteak · 02-25-2010, 03:02 AM

how come you haven't posted up your exhaust yet?!?!??

schrute · 02-25-2010, 03:32 AM

Should be here tomorrow! Can't wait!

tbonesteak · 02-25-2010, 03:43 AM

damn i envy you.....i think what i miss most is not only the sound but more importantly the gains. i am shocked that it was that noticeable to me and still i feel like im driving a vq35DE 350z. feels so restrictive. =)

370zdub · 02-25-2010, 01:08 PM

Dang bro, it looks like we are going to be running some pretty similar suspension set ups to say the least! The car is shaping up great and those SSR's are going to look killer. I think the only place we differ is as of right now I don't have plans for F.I. but if I ever get there you can bet it will be a GTM stage 1 TT kit.

Keep up the good work!

01-21-2010, 11:31 PM	#121 (permalink)
motoextreme Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 971 Drives: Nismo NO MODS! Rep Power: 369	Did you get my PM? Rest of the parts will arrive to you soon, I sent you the tracking info bro. Stay dry, I know I wont. Rain sucks! __________________ Fast Intensions / NST / Mishimoto / Alpine / JDM / Volk / Brembo / Rotora / Seibon / Stillen / Password: JDM / KW / MR Works / RAW / Sun Auto / B&M / Amplified Motorsports

02-15-2010, 04:51 AM	#126 (permalink)
res0zsfa Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mukilteo/Seattle Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z PW MT Rep Power: 16	good stuff i just finished reading your journal. Thank you for having such an impressive write-up. im thinking of tinting my headlights too but kinda the opposite from yours. you have the main headlight part tinted but i only want the white part reflector thing tinted. lol

02-15-2010, 11:47 AM	#127 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	Thanks and good luck! Hope the tinting goes well and post some pics up when you're done! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

02-17-2010, 03:05 AM	#128 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	I had the day off from work and am on the tail end of being sick the last few days so it felt great to get outside in the sunny, relatively warm weather, pop the hood on the Z and install the JWT Pop Charger. Wait, Pop Charger? The intake with no gains? Yep, that one. The price was right on these, they're known for a good sound (if not HP), and I've been going back and forth trying to decide between the two more popular choices (Stillen, Injen) then reallized with my plan to FI at some point down the road why not go small on the intake for now and go big with FI later. The guys that have said these sound really good are completely correct. The Pop Charger really wakes things up at half throttle and above. They sound great. A buddy stopped by to lend a hand and his help was appreciated, but it was a very straightforward easy install. Only had to raid the toolbox for two missing nuts, everything else went smooth. Then is was time to head out to test the Pop Charger on the road on the way to the tint shop. It was time to go a little darker with the tints. I've got a picture in my head of my Z in a few months and it's slowly getting there. Got back form the tint shop and these goodies all showed up: SSR Type-F Matte Black 18x9.5+22 front 18x10.5+15 rear - Thanks Mike! SSR Type-F Matte Black 18x10.5+15 rear 20.5 lbs. SSR Type-F Matte Black 18x9.5+22 front 19.6 lbs. eibach springs SPC camber arms Hotchkis Sways Just hit 10k miles the other day, just shy of 6 months after buying the Z. The next six months are going to be even more fun with all the new goodies. __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails Last edited by schrute; 02-17-2010 at 12:32 PM. Reason: resize pic

02-17-2010, 11:22 AM	#130 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	Yeah, Mike finally got rid of them __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

02-17-2010, 08:36 AM	#129 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Are those Mike's old wheels? Cars gonna look great man!

02-25-2010, 03:02 AM	#132 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	how come you haven't posted up your exhaust yet?!?!??

02-25-2010, 03:32 AM	#133 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	Should be here tomorrow! Can't wait! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

02-25-2010, 03:43 AM	#134 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	damn i envy you.....i think what i miss most is not only the sound but more importantly the gains. i am shocked that it was that noticeable to me and still i feel like im driving a vq35DE 350z. feels so restrictive. =)

02-25-2010, 01:08 PM	#135 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	Dang bro, it looks like we are going to be running some pretty similar suspension set ups to say the least! The car is shaping up great and those SSR's are going to look killer. I think the only place we differ is as of right now I don't have plans for F.I. but if I ever get there you can bet it will be a GTM stage 1 TT kit. Keep up the good work! __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

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