Nissan Zs of Illinois Car Club

Array · 11-08-2016, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by apextc80

Hey everyone,

Just picked me up a modified Z (rebuilt title), 73K miles and I need some help/guidance.

The car came with a true dual Stillen exhaust system and Takeda cold air intake, rims and its lowered like 2 inches. I got the car checked out by my mechanic before buying it and everything was OK.

Here are some questions I was hoping to get help with ....

GOAL: To make my Z a semi-daily driver (I have a beater with 225K miles for winter) that is excellent at handling. I've owned a 2007 350z before which I kept stock but the focus here is to drive this thing to make it handle as sharp as a Porsche or M3 because I love handling!

1- Where are there good mechanics in the Naperville/Aurora area that can do alignment? I have 285's in rear and 245 in the front

2- Any good performance shops in the western suburbs?

3- Any folks out in Naperville/Aurora that can connect with me?

Thanks everyone and GO cubs !

I'm also in the Aurora/Naperville area sounds like you have a decent starter Z gotta add some swaybars & will feel more planted, any shop can do a basic alignment, wouldnt fret

Wonder if I've seen you around before, I pass that Shell gas station on New York a few times a week haha

apextc80 · 11-08-2016, 07:51 PM

I'm behind the Shell on NY and Eola and got my Z last week

. If you've seen me it's early morning 6am or late night Sunday is when I fill up gas over there.

BlackZMamba · 11-14-2016, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apextc80

Hey everyone,

Just picked me up a modified Z (rebuilt title), 73K miles and I need some help/guidance.

The car came with a true dual Stillen exhaust system and Takeda cold air intake, rims and its lowered like 2 inches. I got the car checked out by my mechanic before buying it and everything was OK.

Here are some questions I was hoping to get help with ....

GOAL: To make my Z a semi-daily driver (I have a beater with 225K miles for winter) that is excellent at handling. I've owned a 2007 350z before which I kept stock but the focus here is to drive this thing to make it handle as sharp as a Porsche or M3 because I love handling!

1- Where are there good mechanics in the Naperville/Aurora area that can do alignment? I have 285's in rear and 245 in the front

2- Any good performance shops in the western suburbs?

3- Any folks out in Naperville/Aurora that can connect with me?

Thanks everyone and GO cubs !

Are you on FB?

SwissCheese · 11-14-2016, 09:03 PM

Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa?

Array · 11-16-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by apextc80

I'm behind the Shell on NY and Eola and got my Z last week

. If you've seen me it's early morning 6am or late night Sunday is when I fill up gas over there.

I work on the East side, im sure we have crossed paths a few times, ill shoot tyou a message soon once things have died down over here

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa?

Cant say I have

BlackZMamba · 12-07-2016, 05:41 PM

Hit up our Facebook page bro. I'll add you. It's changed names to Z alliance.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1644782069140403/

BlackZMamba · 04-19-2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa?

The closest is Peoria, IL

fire165 · 10-07-2018, 08:19 PM

Just lurking around.....not much happening here either

BlackZMamba · 10-08-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa?

It's a bit out of our way. What part of IA are you in?

BlackZMamba · 10-08-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fire165

Just lurking around.....not much happening here either

Not as of lately. We are planning a Season Closer end of this month though.

Array · 10-24-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackZMamba

Not as of lately. We are planning a Season Closer end of this month though.

I'll be on the lookout for that info, I don't have a FB or any social media really so I rely on this forum

*J*ap***V*et* · 10-24-2018, 01:24 PM

Too bad everyone is so far up north. Would be nice to meet some members.

osbornsm · 10-24-2018, 02:27 PM

yay conversation

lol

BlackZMamba · 10-24-2018, 04:26 PM

I'll keep you all informed soon. Will be done before the snow gets here.

Array · 11-09-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZMamba

I'll keep you all informed soon. Will be done before the snow gets here.

To late

11-08-2016, 07:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
apextc80 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: chicago Posts: 5 Drives: r6 Rep Power: 9	I'm behind the Shell on NY and Eola and got my Z last week . If you've seen me it's early morning 6am or late night Sunday is when I fill up gas over there. BlackZMamba likes this.

11-14-2016, 09:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	Do you guys ever meet up near Iowa? BlackZMamba likes this. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

12-07-2016, 05:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
BlackZMamba Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: La Salle, IL Posts: 345 Drives: 2013 Z @ 321 whp Rep Power: 13	Hit up our Facebook page bro. I'll add you. It's changed names to Z alliance. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1644782069140403/ __________________ Mods: ECUtek \| Stillen \| Fujimura \| BC Racing \| SPC \| Avant Garde \| Fast Intentions \| Z1 Motorsports \| Akebono \| Cooper \| Redline \| Motul \| Mobil 1

10-07-2018, 08:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
fire165 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago burbs. Posts: 241 Drives: 14.370Z. Auto Sport Rep Power: 13	Just lurking around.....not much happening here either BlackZMamba likes this.

10-24-2018, 01:24 PM	#27 (permalink)
Jap**Vet* Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 479 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 115133	Too bad everyone is so far up north. Would be nice to meet some members. BlackZMamba likes this.

10-24-2018, 02:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	yay conversation lol BlackZMamba likes this.

10-24-2018, 04:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
BlackZMamba Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: La Salle, IL Posts: 345 Drives: 2013 Z @ 321 whp Rep Power: 13	I'll keep you all informed soon. Will be done before the snow gets here. Array and BettyZ like this. __________________ Mods: ECUtek \| Stillen \| Fujimura \| BC Racing \| SPC \| Avant Garde \| Fast Intentions \| Z1 Motorsports \| Akebono \| Cooper \| Redline \| Motul \| Mobil 1

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