WDRead's Z - Past to Present

VaGntlmn · 05-12-2011, 06:33 PM

Sealed: My wife has a Silver 96 Subaru Legacy. She had the paint sealed at Ziebart fifteen years ago and has had it renewed every year since. The car still looks great. So, I decided to give it a try.
The Z looks good. I think it gave the Black Cherry a little bit of depth. And I washed it today, and boy did the water bead!!
Widened: I ordered a set of H&R DRM 20mm spacers for the rear. They FINALLY came in, and I was able to install them yesterday. It was as easy as changing 2 flat tires. Nice.

zrider · 06-22-2011, 02:40 AM

cars looking great! where did you get your z logo if you dont mind me asking?

VaGntlmn · 06-23-2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrider

cars looking great! where did you get your z logo if you dont mind me asking?

Don't mind at all.

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Front "Z" Emblem, Silver Base, 09-10 370Z

VaGntlmn · 08-20-2011, 09:48 PM

I know, I said I was done; but I had Berk HFC's installed a couple of weeks ago.
Now I need to dyno tuned.
Maybe I'll stop after this (yeah, right)

VaGntlmn · 08-20-2011, 10:19 PM

An incredible experience to watch.
Went up to Hills Garage around Baltimore to get dyno tuned. Frank and Frank did an awesome job.
Since it was such a beautiful day, they decided to roll the dyno outside (you can do that?)

My first pull was around 285hp; but frank said the chip was in economy mode and it really didn't count.
After 2 more pulls, he said he was up around 295 - better.
After 12 more pulls, he called it quits. 318hp with 265ft-lbs of torque!!! Way to go Frank!!!

But it was incredible to watch Frank wind my car up through 4th gear, up to almost 8,000 rpm's, and 130mph on the dyno speedometer.

Note to self: stop babying the car - it can take it!!

While I was there, I met a guy named Chris. Chris drives a beautiful red 350. Twin Turbo. At 8 lbs of pressure, he puts down about 460hp!!!

So much for me being impressed with my 318!!

08-20-2011, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 64 Posts: 378 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 15	Installed Berk HFC's I know, I said I was done; but I had Berk HFC's installed a couple of weeks ago. Now I need to dyno tuned. Maybe I'll stop after this (yeah, right) __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

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06-22-2011, 02:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
zrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 175 Drives: 2009 370z Black M/T Rep Power: 16	cars looking great! where did you get your z logo if you dont mind me asking?