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ZMan8 · 03-10-2013, 07:55 PM

Season opener information added to first page
Season Opener
When:
Sunday, April 14, 2013
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where:
Chili's
7140 Mannheim Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018

Weather:
TBA

Jsolo · 03-10-2013, 11:49 PM

^^Tentatively in...post this on chicagoz too.

Ni55anPat · 03-11-2013, 02:58 PM

with all this rain and no salt.

I may take the whip out on friday.

tiger123 · 03-11-2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8

Season opener information added to first page
Season Opener
When:
Sunday, April 14, 2013
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where:
Chili's
7140 Mannheim Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018

Weather:
TBA

Count me in. It is etched in my calendar.

Ni55anPat · 03-12-2013, 02:47 PM

I think they laid down some salt this morning

boo

Jsolo · 03-12-2013, 03:12 PM

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

ZMan8 · 03-12-2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

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, 03:33 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, 03:40 PM

Quote:

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, 03:59 PM

Quote:

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, 04:59 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, 05:07 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, 05:16 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, 05:45 PM

Quote:

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, 06:11 PM

Quote:

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?

03-10-2013, 07:55 PM	#721 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Season opener information added to first page Season Opener When: Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Chili's 7140 Mannheim Rd Rosemont, IL 60018 Weather: TBA __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-10-2013, 11:49 PM	#722 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	^^Tentatively in...post this on chicagoz too. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

03-11-2013, 02:58 PM	#723 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	with all this rain and no salt. I may take the whip out on friday. ZMan8 likes this.

03-12-2013, 03:12 PM	#726 (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, 03:33 PM	#728 (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, 02:47 PM	#725 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	I think they laid down some salt this morning boo

03-12-2013, 04:59 PM	#731 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	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, 05:07 PM	#732 (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.

03-12-2013, 05:16 PM	#733 (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

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