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Jsolo · 03-12-2013, 02:12 PM

Awww.. I drive mine daily, rain, shine, snow, sleet, salt. Have winter tires, will drive

ZMan8 · 03-12-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

Awww.. I drive mine daily, rain, shine, snow, sleet, salt. Have winter tires, will drive

Nothing wrong with that. For me it's. matter of personal preference,don't want weather related wear/tear

Jsolo · 03-12-2013, 02:33 PM

Few years ago, I took out the bike during a nice 50F day in january. Snow was still thawing, salt present, etc. Wiped it down best I could afterwards. During the summer, I started to notice some corrosion on the brake line fittings. Rest of the bike seemed intact.

I wish I had a winter beater. Wouldn't worry about keeping the car clean/salt free.

FWIW, in another week we'll be averaging in the mid 40's+, so it's just around the corner.

ZMan8 · 03-12-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

Few years ago, I took out the bike during a nice 50F day in january. Snow was still thawing, salt present, etc. Wiped it down best I could afterwards. During the summer, I started to notice some corrosion on the brake line fittings. Rest of the bike seemed intact.

I wish I had a winter beater. Wouldn't worry about keeping the car clean/salt free.

FWIW, in another week we'll be averaging in the mid 40's+, so it's just around the corner.

With a car there just so many places salt water can get into, I prefer not to worry about it. I originally planned to dd my z and drive it year round but before first winter got my scion. Spring right around the corner= soon all of us will be hitting the roads.

Either way

The Dimer · 03-12-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

With a car there just so many places salt water can get into, I prefer not to worry about it. I originally planned to dd my z and drive it year round but before first winter got my scion. Spring right around the corner= soon all of us will be hitting the roads.

Either way

Same thing here. Thought about buying a winter set of wheels and tires. Then I found a beater for the money they would have cost, and I'm glad I did. My beater is the poster child for how salt can mess up your car.

Ni55anPat · 03-12-2013, 03:59 PM

another few weeks, i can wait....need one more good wash and i can go for a cruise.

I stored her early NOV, it's been awhile!

tiger123 · 03-12-2013, 04:07 PM

I drove my Z today to go to the dealership and get a new Steering Lock Unit installed. As you know, Nissan finally recalled these on RevA and RevB units. The dealership installed RevD. While having the Z out, I decided to go for a little drive..............man it felt great. Lets hope this RevD holds up.

First meet is not that far off. Anyone remember last March at this time? I do. We were in the 60's with a few days hitting 70 and 80F. What a difference a year can make!! Of course, at that time, I did not own my Z yet.

At this point, I'll take upper 40's, 50's would feel just great. It will come.

Jsolo · 03-12-2013, 04:16 PM

I remember this time last year quite well. I was breaking the car in, down south, hitting roads like TN129, TN143... I had an expected added surcharge to the trip. A year's time has passed already, so new slate

The Dimer · 03-12-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

I drove my Z today to go to the dealership and get a new Steering Lock Unit installed. As you know, Nissan finally recalled these on RevA and RevB units. The dealership installed RevD. While having the Z out, I decided to go for a little drive..............man it felt great. Lets hope this RevD holds up.

First meet is not that far off. Anyone remember last March at this time? I do. We were in the 60's with a few days hitting 70 and 80F. What a difference a year can make!! Of course, at that time, I did not own my Z yet.

At this point, I'll take upper 40's, 50's would feel just great. It will come.

Got mine replaced with a D last year, so far so good.

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

tiger123 · 03-12-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

Got mine replaced with a D last year, so far so good.

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

That is good to hear. Makes me feel better. Like I said, I haven't heard of any RevD's going bad, only A&B's. Hopefully Nissan has worked it out.

You coming to both the meets in April?

The Dimer · 03-12-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

That is good to hear. Makes me feel better. Like I said, I haven't heard of any RevD's going bad, only A&B's. Hopefully Nissan has worked it out.

You coming to both the meets in April?

The Chicago Z meet shouldn't be a problem. The season opener I'll be on may way back from St Louis, I may be a little late but I'm going to try and make it.

The Dimer · 03-12-2013, 06:50 PM

I also got this today. Doesn't match the shift knob perfectly, but it goes with the silver trim pretty well. Does a good job of cleaning up the saggy shift boot.

ZMan8 · 03-12-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

I also got this today. Doesn't match the shift knob perfectly, but it goes with the silver trim pretty well. Does a good job of cleaning up the saggy shift boot.

which knob is that?

The Dimer · 03-12-2013, 07:15 PM

TWM A6 Leopard knob on top of a TWM short shifter.

stevent85 · 03-13-2013, 09:17 PM

Hey guys, would anyone by any chance have some pearl jam tickets they would like to sell? Looking for general admission or front field tickets. If so please pm me. I need 2 tickets.

Sorry to be jumping on this thread but seeing as the concert is in chicago thought this would be a good place to ask.

Thanks

03-12-2013, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	Awww.. I drive mine daily, rain, shine, snow, sleet, salt. Have winter tires, will drive __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

03-12-2013, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	Few years ago, I took out the bike during a nice 50F day in january. Snow was still thawing, salt present, etc. Wiped it down best I could afterwards. During the summer, I started to notice some corrosion on the brake line fittings. Rest of the bike seemed intact. I wish I had a winter beater. Wouldn't worry about keeping the car clean/salt free. FWIW, in another week we'll be averaging in the mid 40's+, so it's just around the corner. ZMan8 likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

03-12-2013, 03:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	another few weeks, i can wait....need one more good wash and i can go for a cruise. I stored her early NOV, it's been awhile! ZMan8 likes this.

03-12-2013, 04:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	I remember this time last year quite well. I was breaking the car in, down south, hitting roads like TN129, TN143... I had an expected added surcharge to the trip. A year's time has passed already, so new slate ZMan8 likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

03-12-2013, 07:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 16	TWM A6 Leopard knob on top of a TWM short shifter. ZMan8 likes this. __________________ K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post-MAF Tubes, FI 18" CF TDX, TWM Short Throw Shifter w/ A6 Leopard Knob, 'esfourteen' clutch helper spring, 'kellyefields' hood struts.

03-12-2013, 04:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
tiger123 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 367 Drives: 09 AT Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 14	I drove my Z today to go to the dealership and get a new Steering Lock Unit installed. As you know, Nissan finally recalled these on RevA and RevB units. The dealership installed RevD. While having the Z out, I decided to go for a little drive..............man it felt great. Lets hope this RevD holds up. First meet is not that far off. Anyone remember last March at this time? I do. We were in the 60's with a few days hitting 70 and 80F. What a difference a year can make!! Of course, at that time, I did not own my Z yet. At this point, I'll take upper 40's, 50's would feel just great. It will come.

03-13-2013, 09:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
stevent85 Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 928 Drives: 2011 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 14	Hey guys, would anyone by any chance have some pearl jam tickets they would like to sell? Looking for general admission or front field tickets. If so please pm me. I need 2 tickets. Sorry to be jumping on this thread but seeing as the concert is in chicago thought this would be a good place to ask. Thanks __________________ Takeda stage 2 CAI, Z1 HFC, GREDDY Turbo TI-C Last edited by stevent85; 03-13-2013 at 09:51 PM.

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