theDreamer's Z

theDreamer · 03-13-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Now keep it on the road long enough that I have time to actually see it at some meetup. I don't think I've seen it once since the SC install

Don't plan to throw it in the shop for awhile, want to just drive.

Nissanboy · 03-14-2012, 12:43 AM

Aye Dreamer just wanted to say I love how your Z looks now, super jealous.

JB-370z · 04-12-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Had some fun last night, took the car out to break everything back in.
The car did very well, stupid TT systems get me on the top end always, guess I need more power now? Anyways, suspension is still settling but feels great, trying to find that great setting on the EDFC. The new Kenwood head unit also has a lot of little toys and I need to read the manual on to figure it all out.

Was this me or Brad that blew your doors off???

theDreamer · 04-12-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

Was this me or Brad that blew your doors off???

Both of you, Brad could not get traction until 4th which helped me, but you just kept up until I ran out of power and then gone. I need to cut some more weight from the car and see if that helps out a bit, trying to stick with my stage 1 for a bit longer.

JB-370z · 04-12-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Both of you, Brad could not get traction until 4th which helped me, but you just kept up until I ran out of power and then gone. I need to cut some more weight from the car and see if that helps out a bit, trying to stick with my stage 1 for a bit longer.

Stage 1.5 or 2.0 FTW Dreamer. I am getting new clutch cause mine is barley hanging on. Then bigger turbos, fuel upgrade and rebuilt bottom end.

Brad was on 13psi and I was on 6.5psi and we were dead even. Must be the AT and traction. However, at our speeds, traction loss "should" not of been an issue.

theDreamer · 08-01-2012, 02:57 PM

A quick update on my car since I got it back earlier this year after four months of being down from the accident. One week after I got the car someone decided to scratch my new rear Nismo bumper.

Shortly after that occurred I had a slight belt issue, shredded. Luckily Baker had one ready for me, towed the car back to them and within an hour I was back on the road, no damage to the car. The belt was around 23,000 miles used. We had checked it a couple weeks prior when I did an oil change it looked good, probably would have to be changed at the end of the summer. Then we had some interesting weather where it went from 90+ to 30 and back to 90+ within a few days. I think this pushed the belt a little and caused a few major cracks which led to it failing.

Things improved, got to drive the car for awhile without issues which is great. Was able to make it out to a few events and C&C meets with some other Z owners.

Stole this one from Houston-Streets.com

And then it was time for more fun, noticed my back end was sliding a bit more. Got under the car and got a nice view of my tires and the lack of tread left. Decided to upgrade to some RE-11s this time and so far they have been amazing.

Hankook V12 after 25,000 miles:

RE-11:

Birthday arrived and got an amazing gift from the girlfriend, which I spent the next 3 days playing with straight.

Was time for an oil change and needed to have the rear bumper touched up. Dropped it off a Baker a couple days ago and was given this amazing machine for a loaner car. It even has SPORT mode, though honestly I have no clue what it does.

theDreamer · 08-01-2012, 03:01 PM

Currently I am in maintenance stage with the car. New tires earlier this year, clutch is almost gone (still on factory clutch at just under 50,000 miles), brakes are starting to squeal a little now and again. With tuition on the line and parts needing to be ordered I am just going to go with some upgrades to the factory BBK this year and get the clutch done also.

Parts I am looking at ordering in the next month.
Brakes:
-J-Hook rotors from Stillen
-Hawk pads
-Goodridge SS Lines
-Motul brake fluid probably
-10mm spacers for the rear

Clutch:
-ZSpeed CSC
-Spec Stage 2+ Clutch/flywheel combo

wstar · 08-01-2012, 03:01 PM

Sport mode turns up the bass on the stereo

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Good to see the car's been back out in the world a bit though. Some Tuesday maybe I'll see it again

wstar · 08-01-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim@UAM

Gheyyyyy

This and the "driver upgrade" comment in another thread. Maybe you need to step away from the keys and take your lithium?

theDreamer · 08-01-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Sport mode turns up the bass on the stereo

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Good to see the car's been back out in the world a bit though. Some Tuesday maybe I'll see it again

Damn, so that is what it does.
We went to a new indoor paintball place last night, you definitely missed out on some fun.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-01-2012, 03:03 PM

Hopefully you get it back soon Matt. Looks good though

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Originally Posted by Tim@UAM

Gheyyyyy

wstar · 08-01-2012, 03:04 PM

Yeah I saw the thread, Pasadena's not far from me either, but I've been working a lot of evenings lately.

Robert_K · 08-01-2012, 03:11 PM

Glad to hear your getting a good amount of wheel time. Wish I could say the same!

sktvietdragon · 08-16-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Got a chance to setup the unit so more today and I just love it even more. Here are some pictures, if anyone wants any specific pictures let me know.

did you use the stock trim or aftermarket?

theDreamer · 08-16-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sktvietdragon

did you use the stock trim or aftermarket?

That was with the stock trim, that head unit was stolen though and now I have a Kenwood.

08-01-2012, 02:57 PM	#741 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	A quick update on my car since I got it back earlier this year after four months of being down from the accident. One week after I got the car someone decided to scratch my new rear Nismo bumper. Shortly after that occurred I had a slight belt issue, shredded. Luckily Baker had one ready for me, towed the car back to them and within an hour I was back on the road, no damage to the car. The belt was around 23,000 miles used. We had checked it a couple weeks prior when I did an oil change it looked good, probably would have to be changed at the end of the summer. Then we had some interesting weather where it went from 90+ to 30 and back to 90+ within a few days. I think this pushed the belt a little and caused a few major cracks which led to it failing. Things improved, got to drive the car for awhile without issues which is great. Was able to make it out to a few events and C&C meets with some other Z owners. Stole this one from Houston-Streets.com And then it was time for more fun, noticed my back end was sliding a bit more. Got under the car and got a nice view of my tires and the lack of tread left. Decided to upgrade to some RE-11s this time and so far they have been amazing. Hankook V12 after 25,000 miles: RE-11: Birthday arrived and got an amazing gift from the girlfriend, which I spent the next 3 days playing with straight. Was time for an oil change and needed to have the rear bumper touched up. Dropped it off a Baker a couple days ago and was given this amazing machine for a loaner car. It even has SPORT mode, though honestly I have no clue what it does. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-01-2012, 03:01 PM	#742 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Currently I am in maintenance stage with the car. New tires earlier this year, clutch is almost gone (still on factory clutch at just under 50,000 miles), brakes are starting to squeal a little now and again. With tuition on the line and parts needing to be ordered I am just going to go with some upgrades to the factory BBK this year and get the clutch done also. Parts I am looking at ordering in the next month. Brakes: -J-Hook rotors from Stillen -Hawk pads -Goodridge SS Lines -Motul brake fluid probably -10mm spacers for the rear Clutch: -ZSpeed CSC -Spec Stage 2+ Clutch/flywheel combo __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-01-2012, 03:01 PM	#743 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Sport mode turns up the bass on the stereo . Good to see the car's been back out in the world a bit though. Some Tuesday maybe I'll see it again __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-01-2012, 03:04 PM	#747 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Yeah I saw the thread, Pasadena's not far from me either, but I've been working a lot of evenings lately. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-01-2012, 03:11 PM	#748 (permalink)
Robert_K A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spring, TX/Iraq Posts: 1,281 Drives: '12 Forgeline G37S Rep Power: 18	Glad to hear your getting a good amount of wheel time. Wish I could say the same! __________________ '12 G37S Forgeline, '03 Built TT 350Z HRE (Sold!) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc7a6dc53.jpg

03-14-2012, 12:43 AM	#737 (permalink)
Nissanboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: H-Town Posts: 378 Drives: Too slow Rep Power: 15	Aye Dreamer just wanted to say I love how your Z looks now, super jealous.