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ZMan8 · 12-30-2014, 10:40 AM

Chicago thread is quiet. Anybody got exciting winter plans, whether with your cars or personally?

I'm going skiing in Colorado at the end of February.

Meulen · 12-30-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Chicago thread is quiet. Anybody got exciting winter plans, whether with your cars or personally?

I'm going skiing in Colorado at the end of February.

Nice ZMan!

I wasn't thrilled about the RC 370z mini clone I built so I'm building another.

Training for 1/2 marathon. been a while since I could run after being hurt

Starting to teach winter cycling classes next week.

Hoping to finish up on my mod list for the Z
-get my spoiler painted and install
-let my coil overs settle and set final ride height
-install my rear fog light
-install my RJM clutch pedal

No vacations till spring. I might not do my usually California trip to ride my bike in the Mountains. I have a big name Pro triathlete coming in this summer and I'm going to be working with his coach to help them map out training rides while he's here. So I'm concentrating on that!

Although, I still want to try and get up into the mountains for some training so I may change my mind and pick up and go some weekend.

ZMan8 · 12-31-2014, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

Nice ZMan!

I wasn't thrilled about the RC 370z mini clone I built so I'm building another.

Training for 1/2 marathon. been a while since I could run after being hurt

Starting to teach winter cycling classes next week.

Hoping to finish up on my mod list for the Z
-get my spoiler painted and install
-let my coil overs settle and set final ride height
-install my rear fog light
-install my RJM clutch pedal

No vacations till spring. I might not do my usually California trip to ride my bike in the Mountains. I have a big name Pro triathlete coming in this summer and I'm going to be working with his coach to help them map out training rides while he's here. So I'm concentrating on that!

Although, I still want to try and get up into the mountains for some training so I may change my mind and pick up and go some weekend.

Running

have fun and good luck. Are you doing the Chicago spring half?

on the mod list. Interested to see feedback on the rjm pedal.

That sounds awesome to go biking in CA. One of the greatest states to live in (or visit for us midwestern folk) if your an outdoors person. Has something for everyone. Sounds like you have a busy winter/spring.

Meulen · 12-31-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Running

have fun and good luck. Are you doing the Chicago spring half?

on the mod list. Interested to see feedback on the rjm pedal.

That sounds awesome to go biking in CA. One of the greatest states to live in (or visit for us midwestern folk) if your an outdoors person. Has something for everyone. Sounds like you have a busy winter/spring.

I'm doing the First Midwest Bank spring 1/2 in Palos Heights.

The RJM is a long time coming! It's been in the box sitting in my garage FOREVER!

Niche79 · 01-02-2015, 04:27 AM

I just flew through Chi town this past week to visit my family again in Champaign. I did actually see 1 370z in Champaign near a bank, a gun metal if I could see correctly from driving by. I didn't expect much as it was winter and Champaign is heavy college or farm town. Anyhow, was cool!

ZMan8 · 01-05-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Niche79

I just flew through Chi town this past week to visit my family again in Champaign. I did actually see 1 370z in Champaign near a bank, a gun metal if I could see correctly from driving by. I didn't expect much as it was winter and Champaign is heavy college or farm town. Anyhow, was cool!

I only once or twice will see a 370z in the winter, so you got lucky.

osbornsm · 01-05-2015, 11:00 AM

So i'm sitting here wondering why my "sitting" situation has not improved.

Bride seat ordered, and should be here within 3 weeks. But i've been waiting on a Feb-ish deadline since Nov.

ZMan8 · 01-05-2015, 11:01 AM

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So i'm sitting here wondering why my "sitting" situation has not improved.

Bride seat ordered, and should be here within 3 weeks. But i've been waiting on a Feb-ish deadline since Nov.

will be a huge improvement.

ZMan8 · 01-05-2015, 11:06 AM

Who wants to go?

Midwest Z Heritage Show 2015 - Lisle, IL

Meulen · 01-05-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Who wants to go?

Midwest Z Heritage Show 2015 - Lisle, IL

woah! We're thinking about June already!? I'm just getting used to the chill in the air....KINDA!!!

I should be in, going to have to give a tentative right now till I see how my summer work schedule is and when the races I'm doing fall.

The Dimer · 01-05-2015, 07:46 PM

Well the transmission on my beater took a dump on me and buying tires is cheaper than fixing a car that will probably break again before winter is over, so it's time to consolidate the car collection. The Z is going to see it's first winter this year, getting new shoes tomorrow.

b15 · 01-05-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Who wants to go?

Midwest Z Heritage Show 2015 - Lisle, IL

I'm in. This is 15mins away from my house

ZMan8 · 01-07-2015, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

Well the transmission on my beater took a dump on me and buying tires is cheaper than fixing a car that will probably break again before winter is over, so it's time to consolidate the car collection. The Z is going to see it's first winter this year, getting new shoes tomorrow.

for salt. Other than that, good luck and have fun!

You can be like Goon and do the snow drift challenges.

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I'm in. This is 15mins away from my house

This isn't too bad for me either, and non of us need hotels

b15 · 01-07-2015, 08:14 AM

Ahhh crap, I'm out for Z heritage. Wife just reminded me that we'll be in Aruba that weekend.

osbornsm · 01-07-2015, 10:06 AM

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Ahhh crap, I'm out for Z heritage. Wife just reminded me that we'll be in Aruba that weekend.

Oh my heart BLEEDS for you.

12-30-2014, 10:40 AM	#2566 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Chicago thread is quiet. Anybody got exciting winter plans, whether with your cars or personally? I'm going skiing in Colorado at the end of February. quagmire87 and Meulen like this. __________________ 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

01-02-2015, 04:27 AM	#2570 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 36	I just flew through Chi town this past week to visit my family again in Champaign. I did actually see 1 370z in Champaign near a bank, a gun metal if I could see correctly from driving by. I didn't expect much as it was winter and Champaign is heavy college or farm town. Anyhow, was cool! b15 likes this. __________________ 2009 370z Solid Red Touring/Sport/Navigation/Illuminated sills/LED interior lights Red/LED plate lights White/ Evo R fog light in Red/Stillen G3 intakes/ Fast Intentions Exhaust with 18" Resonators/ Rays Gramlights 57fxx/ Swift Springs/ Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes. NST SUCKS DONT ORDER

01-05-2015, 11:00 AM	#2572 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	So i'm sitting here wondering why my "sitting" situation has not improved. Bride seat ordered, and should be here within 3 weeks. But i've been waiting on a Feb-ish deadline since Nov. ZMan8 likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

01-05-2015, 11:06 AM	#2574 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Who wants to go? Midwest Z Heritage Show 2015 - Lisle, IL Meulen likes this. __________________ 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

01-05-2015, 07:46 PM	#2576 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	Well the transmission on my beater took a dump on me and buying tires is cheaper than fixing a car that will probably break again before winter is over, so it's time to consolidate the car collection. The Z is going to see it's first winter this year, getting new shoes tomorrow. 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.

01-07-2015, 08:14 AM	#2579 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Ahhh crap, I'm out for Z heritage. Wife just reminded me that we'll be in Aruba that weekend. jlo370z likes this.

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