Bye Bye Miata...bought 370Z

Scubasubiker · 02-14-2013, 05:18 AM

both.

Mike · 02-14-2013, 09:30 AM

I like the Z1 kit. I have their biggest, but my car is off road use only. When it was a street car, oil temps barely ever hit 180 with it and it requires a block off plate for daily use, but it keeps the oil in the 240 range on the track, even in summer.

ajc1884 · 02-14-2013, 12:26 PM

Scubasubiker....
that bike your sitting on looks like a Yamaha Seca II...I used to have one.
is it?

Scubasubiker · 02-14-2013, 10:25 PM

It's a Kawasaki 600 Ninja. Have 4 bikes right now and that's the oldest and slowest. I keep it around to teach others how to ride.

This is the loaner car i have till mine arrives. I like these. Anyone know what brand they are?

Jasonle · 02-14-2013, 11:42 PM

they look like these?

You can get them at the z store..here's the link

Motorsport! Lower Rear Side Scoop Kit, 09-12 370Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

btw I see your from joplin Missouri...Man driving through that snow Tuesday night was terrible! Or I think that was joplin..was driving down to Texas from st. Louis.

Scubasubiker · 02-15-2013, 06:47 AM

THX!

Nice to see someone on here from my state. When I have time I'll look for a local Z group. From a small town so probably will have to drive an hour to AK.

Scubasubiker · 02-15-2013, 05:09 PM

Uhg!! Went to pick up my shiny new solid red 370z at the dealer after waiting FOREVER and they handed me a new stock coupe with eighteens and no sport pkg...WTF! Just cause I'm a girl, do they think I'm and idiot?! My heels are made of SS and I was ready to plant them! Give me what I ordered or prepare to see my claws!.......... Car arriving tomorrow, curbside service, with back up cam in mirror and door plate lighting...compliments of the house (((smiles widely)))

High Heels Rock!

SS_Firehawk · 02-15-2013, 05:16 PM

and sport package?

Scubasubiker · 02-15-2013, 05:20 PM

SI! You think I'd accept anything less?! Bought this car to race, not drive miss daisy.

SS_Firehawk · 02-15-2013, 05:37 PM

haha, awesome. Just like everyone mentioned, some good pads, ss lines, and fluid, those brakes will work well (maybe a vacuum canister for ice mode). A good oil cooler and chucking the stock diff should be high on the list as well for anyone tracking the car. Update with pics

Scubasubiker · 02-15-2013, 05:45 PM

What made you choose that exhaust specifically and what others did you consider?

SS_Firehawk · 02-15-2013, 05:48 PM

It was a mid pipe exhaust and considered quiet. I wanted to run HFC's with long tube headers and this was the only way at the time. With Tanabe having the same bolting points as stock, it was an easy choice. The Tanabe helps keep rasp down and my ear drums from exploding. I have vids in my sig. Also dyno's, videos and reviews on everything I bought. Might help you down the run when/if you mod your new Z.

Scubasubiker · 02-15-2013, 05:50 PM

Haven't you heard loud pipes save lives?

SS_Firehawk · 02-15-2013, 05:51 PM

haha, but do they maintain happy Wives? For bikes, definitely. Especially in Vegas, noone can drive here. But yeah, it's still deafening when I'm on it, especially in a tunnel, near walls or a walled neighborhood

Scubasubiker · 02-15-2013, 05:56 PM

Not if...only when. Sound is important to me. That said, got 86'ed off the track in TX for too high Deci. on second run two months ago in my bro's Super7.

02-14-2013, 09:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I like the Z1 kit. I have their biggest, but my car is off road use only. When it was a street car, oil temps barely ever hit 180 with it and it requires a block off plate for daily use, but it keeps the oil in the 240 range on the track, even in summer. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

02-14-2013, 10:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 12	It's a Kawasaki 600 Ninja. Have 4 bikes right now and that's the oldest and slowest. I keep it around to teach others how to ride. This is the loaner car i have till mine arrives. I like these. Anyone know what brand they are? ajc1884 likes this. Last edited by Scubasubiker; 02-14-2013 at 10:28 PM. Reason: Image issues

02-14-2013, 11:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	they look like these? You can get them at the z store..here's the link Motorsport! Lower Rear Side Scoop Kit, 09-12 370Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts btw I see your from joplin Missouri...Man driving through that snow Tuesday night was terrible! Or I think that was joplin..was driving down to Texas from st. Louis. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast Last edited by Jasonle; 02-14-2013 at 11:45 PM.

02-15-2013, 05:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 12	Uhg!! Went to pick up my shiny new solid red 370z at the dealer after waiting FOREVER and they handed me a new stock coupe with eighteens and no sport pkg...WTF! Just cause I'm a girl, do they think I'm and idiot?! My heels are made of SS and I was ready to plant them! Give me what I ordered or prepare to see my claws!.......... Car arriving tomorrow, curbside service, with back up cam in mirror and door plate lighting...compliments of the house (((smiles widely))) High Heels Rock! Last edited by Scubasubiker; 02-15-2013 at 05:13 PM. Reason: photo issues

02-15-2013, 05:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	and sport package? __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-14-2013, 05:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 12	both.

02-14-2013, 12:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	Scubasubiker.... that bike your sitting on looks like a Yamaha Seca II...I used to have one. is it?

02-15-2013, 06:47 AM	#21 (permalink)
Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 12	THX! Nice to see someone on here from my state. When I have time I'll look for a local Z group. From a small town so probably will have to drive an hour to AK.

02-15-2013, 05:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 12	SI! You think I'd accept anything less?! Bought this car to race, not drive miss daisy. Last edited by Scubasubiker; 02-15-2013 at 05:25 PM.

02-15-2013, 05:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	haha, awesome. Just like everyone mentioned, some good pads, ss lines, and fluid, those brakes will work well (maybe a vacuum canister for ice mode). A good oil cooler and chucking the stock diff should be high on the list as well for anyone tracking the car. Update with pics __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-15-2013, 05:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 12	exhaust What made you choose that exhaust specifically and what others did you consider? Last edited by Scubasubiker; 02-15-2013 at 05:48 PM. Reason: an edit!

02-15-2013, 05:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	It was a mid pipe exhaust and considered quiet. I wanted to run HFC's with long tube headers and this was the only way at the time. With Tanabe having the same bolting points as stock, it was an easy choice. The Tanabe helps keep rasp down and my ear drums from exploding. I have vids in my sig. Also dyno's, videos and reviews on everything I bought. Might help you down the run when/if you mod your new Z. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-15-2013, 05:50 PM	#28 (permalink)
Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 12	Haven't you heard loud pipes save lives?

02-15-2013, 05:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	haha, but do they maintain happy Wives? For bikes, definitely. Especially in Vegas, noone can drive here. But yeah, it's still deafening when I'm on it, especially in a tunnel, near walls or a walled neighborhood __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction Last edited by SS_Firehawk; 02-15-2013 at 05:54 PM.

02-15-2013, 05:56 PM	#30 (permalink)
Scubasubiker Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 105 Drives: Like I boosted it! Rep Power: 12	Not if...only when. Sound is important to me. That said, got 86'ed off the track in TX for too high Deci. on second run two months ago in my bro's Super7.

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