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Z1804 · 01-17-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I love that look.

Yea. I've always loved the gunmetal look. The chrome look is not me. Although everyone says that the polish looks good with the car. I don't think it looks sporty enough with the shiny wheels.

Mike · 01-17-2011, 10:08 AM

I say brushed lips.

Z1804 · 01-17-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I say brushed lips.

I think you're right Mike. At first I was thinking color matching lip, but I'm leaning more towards brushed after seeing this photoshop. We have your calendar. Just let me know when you want to get it.

Z1804 · 03-05-2011, 09:45 AM

Had to replace my rear tires last week after 6,000 miles and getting a flat on the way to work. I paid $350 for an alignment that did nothing to preserve the life of my tires. The shop pretty much told me that they were not responsible. I was at a a minimum of -2.5 degrees all around. That's been corrected so we'll see how long they last this time.

When I get back from vacation I hope to install sway bars and Motordyne ART Pipes.

SPOHN · 03-05-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Z1804

Had to replace my rear tires last week after 6,000 miles and getting a flat on the way to work. I paid $350 for an alignment that did nothing to preserve the life of my tires. The shop pretty much told me that they were not responsible. I was at a a minimum of -2.5 degrees all around. That's been corrected so we'll see how long they last this time.

When I get back from vacation I hope to install sway bars and Motordyne ART Pipes.

That's sucks. What are you lowered on and do you have aftermarket alignment kit? Why $350 for an alignment? Is that including a corner balance or something?

As long as I get a year out of my tires I'll be fine with that. But that will be hard miles though.

Z1804 · 03-05-2011, 10:06 AM

They did high speed mount and balance for all 4 tires. The alignment alone was $150. I'm lowered on H&R springs. I thought I was going to get a year out of my tires as well. Now, I'm preparing myself to change them every 6 months.

Baer383 · 03-05-2011, 10:14 AM

For what you do with the car if you set the front camber to -1.0 and the rear to -1.7 1.8 max you should get some good mileage out of your tires.

SPOHN · 03-05-2011, 10:18 AM

It's best to get under the car every so often to check for uneven tire wear and such. I check my car thoroughly once week now that's it's lowered?

Good thing thing you got the alignment back. I wonder how the alignment got thrown off? Or were you running -2.5 on purpose?

SPOHN · 03-05-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

For what you do with the car if you set the front camber to -1.0 and the rear to -1.7 1.8 max you should get some good mileage out of your tires.

Mine is set up at -1.6 rear and -1.3 front.. I wanted a little more negative camber being it's not a DD. But this will work. It's not off much from what I was shooting for.

Baer383 · 03-05-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Mine is set up at -1.6 rear and -1.3 front.. I wanted a little more negative camber being it's not a DD. But this will work. It's not off much from what I was shooting for.

I wouldn't put anymore neg camber in the front,mine also is not a daily driver but even if I go to road Atlanta or blaze thru the mountains I wouldn't put anything more than -1.2 and -1.8 front and rear respectably.

Frank

SPOHN · 03-05-2011, 10:31 AM

Yea, probably so. I'm very happy with it though. Especially with the way it turns in. It's a beautiful thing.

Z1804 · 03-05-2011, 06:40 PM

I didn't have them set it that -2.5 on purpose. I told him to do it so it would last me a while. The just F'd it up. Needless to say I will never go back to them again.

Baer383 · 03-05-2011, 06:51 PM

James pm me on who did your alignment.

Red__Zed · 03-13-2011, 07:59 PM

nice.

Z1804 · 03-22-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

James pm me on who did your alignment.

PM sent.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

nice.

Thanks buddy!

01-17-2011, 10:08 AM	#92 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I say brushed lips. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-05-2011, 09:45 AM	#94 (permalink)
Z1804 Premium Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 784 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 16	Had to replace my rear tires last week after 6,000 miles and getting a flat on the way to work. I paid $350 for an alignment that did nothing to preserve the life of my tires. The shop pretty much told me that they were not responsible. I was at a a minimum of -2.5 degrees all around. That's been corrected so we'll see how long they last this time. When I get back from vacation I hope to install sway bars and Motordyne ART Pipes. __________________ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 Fairlady Z 2011 Calendar Now on Sale!!!

03-05-2011, 10:06 AM	#96 (permalink)
Z1804 Premium Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 784 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 16	They did high speed mount and balance for all 4 tires. The alignment alone was $150. I'm lowered on H&R springs. I thought I was going to get a year out of my tires as well. Now, I'm preparing myself to change them every 6 months. __________________ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 Fairlady Z 2011 Calendar Now on Sale!!!

03-05-2011, 10:14 AM	#97 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	For what you do with the car if you set the front camber to -1.0 and the rear to -1.7 1.8 max you should get some good mileage out of your tires. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

03-05-2011, 10:18 AM	#98 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	It's best to get under the car every so often to check for uneven tire wear and such. I check my car thoroughly once week now that's it's lowered? Good thing thing you got the alignment back. I wonder how the alignment got thrown off? Or were you running -2.5 on purpose? __________________

03-05-2011, 10:31 AM	#101 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Yea, probably so. I'm very happy with it though. Especially with the way it turns in. It's a beautiful thing. __________________

03-05-2011, 06:40 PM	#102 (permalink)
Z1804 Premium Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 784 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 16	I didn't have them set it that -2.5 on purpose. I told him to do it so it would last me a while. The just F'd it up. Needless to say I will never go back to them again. __________________ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 ------ Z1804 Fairlady Z 2011 Calendar Now on Sale!!!

03-05-2011, 06:51 PM	#103 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	James pm me on who did your alignment. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

03-13-2011, 07:59 PM	#104 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	nice.

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