VA Beach/Hampton Roads

wolfesquire · 09-07-2014, 11:14 PM

Time for some new tires.....I have the 19" so any suggestions for tires? This is my daily driver so no track queen

VABAM · 09-08-2014, 12:56 AM

If my Z was a daily driver and I didn't swap wheels for the summer months, I would get Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires. They are ultra high performance all season tires. They're good in the cold, wet and light snow. I have a set on my stock rims for the colder months. They work great for the mild winters in the Hampton Roads area. Down side, because they are all seasons they do not have as much grip as a high end summer tire in the warmer months. However IMO they have more grip than the OEM Bridgestones that come with the car.

Tigger · 09-08-2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JGuebara14

Well i haven't been to this skyline location heard it has nice views so I figured me and a few other of my friends will ride out there for a nice cruise check out the view and snap some pics for all DAE Motorsports local car enthusiast club.

I'd love to hit you up on that this weekend but unfortunately I've already got plans and I've been away on travel so long I need time at home. I am planning a trip in early october as well. Maybe we can cruise together then if you are available.

Onelownismo · 09-08-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfesquire

Time for some new tires.....I have the 19" so any suggestions for tires? This is my daily driver so no track queen

I highly recommend BfGoodrich Sport Comp 2's or Hankook Ventus V-12 EVO's. I've had both and have loved them. The BFG's last a bit longer though.

JGuebara14 · 09-11-2014, 07:35 PM

Any one ever taken their car to Hitechtuning or heard of them? In the Chesapeake area. Apparantly they tune gtrs corvettes and most Nissan cars. Im def gonna have to drop by.

Voice59 · 09-11-2014, 07:46 PM

I'm looking into tires myself. I only have a month left to decide before my car is in the shop.

Darketch · 09-11-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JGuebara14

Any one ever taken their car to Hitechtuning or heard of them? In the Chesapeake area. Apparantly they tune gtrs corvettes and most Nissan cars. Im def gonna have to drop by.

Haven't heard of them, but if u use them, let me know what u think. I may even come up there to check out how it all works.

Tigger · 09-12-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Onelownismo

I highly recommend BfGoodrich Sport Comp 2's or Hankook Ventus V-12 EVO's. I've had both and have loved them. The BFG's last a bit longer though.

I can attest to this. I still have mine after 19k miles. Yeah they are starting to look a little rough but still perfectly good for normal use. That also included a couple of hours on an autox track and my daily abuse. And yes, I abused the **** out of these tires. Probably could get a realistic 30k miles out of them under normal use. And I think that's what they were rated for. Either way, not a bad tire. But I still say RE-11 are the way to go!

Voice59 · 09-12-2014, 08:11 PM

The RE-11's look REAL nice! My only issue is that in the winter months in VA they're gonna be crap. Had I still lived in FL there'd be no doubt what I picked. I'm actually still on the border about getting them. It's only "really bad" from late nov. to about mid feb. I might be able to deal with that. LOL

JGuebara14 · 09-12-2014, 09:24 PM

Anyone want to ride out tommorrow to skyline?

Tigger · 09-13-2014, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JGuebara14

Anyone want to ride out tommorrow to skyline?

i wish. Got plans. I'm pretty much grounded here for the next couple of weeks since I've been away so long. But the leaves are beginning to turn already which I thought was odd. I think I'll definitely try to plan the next Skyline drive for the first or possibly third weekend of October. Cooling down by then and maybe some better scenery.

Darketch · 09-14-2014, 08:33 PM

Got my G3s installed. Very pleased with the response and deeper sound. 2 more weekes till my window for FI CBE and RHFCs.

Don't know if I want to do that install on my own. Tigger, who did u use to swap out ur test pipes?

Tigger · 09-14-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Darketch

Got my G3s installed. Very pleased with the response and deeper sound. 2 more weekes till my window for FI CBE and RHFCs.

Don't know if I want to do that install on my own. Tigger, who did u use to swap out ur test pipes?

Mike (onelownismo) and I did mine.

Tigger · 09-15-2014, 01:14 AM

If anyone is down for this, I'm going to consider this my final cruise. Skyline will be nice but I have a feeling it won't happen. Anyway, this will be a nice cruise. The area is really nice and it'll be a lot of fun. Post in the thread if you intend to go and whoever wants to can cruise out with me to head up.

3rd Annual NGC Fall "Bridges" Cruise -- Sunday, October 12th

wolfesquire · 09-15-2014, 05:04 AM

Hmm, that is 3.5/4 hours from Hampton so thats a big maybe to me, but it sounds awesome.

09-08-2014, 12:56 AM	#1907 (permalink)
VABAM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: No Where VA Posts: 4,003 Drives: with VDC off. Rep Power: 196	If my Z was a daily driver and I didn't swap wheels for the summer months, I would get Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires. They are ultra high performance all season tires. They're good in the cold, wet and light snow. I have a set on my stock rims for the colder months. They work great for the mild winters in the Hampton Roads area. Down side, because they are all seasons they do not have as much grip as a high end summer tire in the warmer months. However IMO they have more grip than the OEM Bridgestones that come with the car. Tigger likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring W/SP Last edited by VABAM; 09-08-2014 at 01:01 AM.

09-11-2014, 07:46 PM	#1911 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I'm looking into tires myself. I only have a month left to decide before my car is in the shop. __________________ Amuse//GTM//Stance//Z1//ONEighty//Defi//VolkRacing//FLy1Motorsports Seibon//FastIntentions//Zspeed//Mishimoto//EBC//Innovate//Defi//Ichiba Quaife//RJM//Galeforce//ShineAuto//TWM//IG @n0w_u_z_me

09-12-2014, 08:11 PM	#1914 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	The RE-11's look REAL nice! My only issue is that in the winter months in VA they're gonna be crap. Had I still lived in FL there'd be no doubt what I picked. I'm actually still on the border about getting them. It's only "really bad" from late nov. to about mid feb. I might be able to deal with that. LOL __________________ Amuse//GTM//Stance//Z1//ONEighty//Defi//VolkRacing//FLy1Motorsports Seibon//FastIntentions//Zspeed//Mishimoto//EBC//Innovate//Defi//Ichiba Quaife//RJM//Galeforce//ShineAuto//TWM//IG @n0w_u_z_me

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wolfesquire Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: 757 Posts: 204 Drives: 10 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	Time for some new tires.....I have the 19" so any suggestions for tires? This is my daily driver so no track queen

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JGuebara14 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Va Posts: 340 Drives: 09 370z NISMO Rep Power: 11	Any one ever taken their car to Hitechtuning or heard of them? In the Chesapeake area. Apparantly they tune gtrs corvettes and most Nissan cars. Im def gonna have to drop by.

09-12-2014, 09:24 PM	#1915 (permalink)
JGuebara14 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Va Posts: 340 Drives: 09 370z NISMO Rep Power: 11	Anyone want to ride out tommorrow to skyline?

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Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 602	If anyone is down for this, I'm going to consider this my final cruise. Skyline will be nice but I have a feeling it won't happen. Anyway, this will be a nice cruise. The area is really nice and it'll be a lot of fun. Post in the thread if you intend to go and whoever wants to can cruise out with me to head up. 3rd Annual NGC Fall "Bridges" Cruise -- Sunday, October 12th

09-15-2014, 05:04 AM	#1920 (permalink)
wolfesquire Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: 757 Posts: 204 Drives: 10 370Z Touring Rep Power: 11	Hmm, that is 3.5/4 hours from Hampton so thats a big maybe to me, but it sounds awesome.