Need opinions!

Amj2020 · 05-06-2015, 04:03 PM

So I finally think I found a body shop that will install my body kit. I just moved to the area, so its not like I know these guys forever, but they have a good customer base and reviews. The question is, should I set my car to the Valet setting, or should I leave it on the tuned or regular settings and not be so worried?? I see so many stories of joyrides gone wrong, or simply abusing the car driving. My car is totally modded and is so much beyond stock, it would be easy for a novice to crash it, and is so loud and tempting to want to try. I need to know what you guys are thinking and would do in similar circumstances. Thanks in advance, I hate saying TIA because at work thats a term for a stroke, and it confuses me:P

jpkirk · 05-06-2015, 04:07 PM

You've come to the right place. We are loaded with opinions.

Now ... if it is facts you are looking for ... um ...

Amj2020 · 05-06-2015, 04:12 PM

hahaha you know what they say about those...

Amj2020 · 05-06-2015, 04:13 PM

For the record im leaning towards just putting it on valet. This isnt a Camry.

JARblue · 05-06-2015, 04:16 PM

I vote valet tune. If they are honest, they probably won't even know/notice. But if they are dishonest, they may know how to change the tune map. I always take pics of the mileage, too. No reason to drive the car for body kit install.

lol jp

Amj2020 · 05-06-2015, 04:41 PM

True good idea, I will def do that. I know after speaking to me they already realize how protective/ocd I am about my car.

mishuko · 05-06-2015, 04:44 PM

or note down the mileage before hand, mention to the head mechanic you had a bad experience and then they will probably think you're being a weener but atleast they know you're a helicopter owner

Memphis370Z · 05-06-2015, 05:21 PM

Valet mode, for sure. You've got it, so you might as well use it!

birdman71 · 05-06-2015, 07:07 PM

Now I know ill already get a little shiz for asking the question. But its the first Ive heard about Valet Mode. I'm afraid to let people drive my car period since it has a SPEC stage 3 clutch not including the other mods. I know they will stall it if they have never driven such a performance stage. I would rather save me the heartache of seeing them stall it... again...
There has been one person so far that hasn't stalled it and drove the car like if I would and he has driven plenty of Stage 2's and 3's

How is that Valet Mode engaged, just so I know for the future?

Memphis370Z · 05-06-2015, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman71

Now I know ill already get a little shiz for asking the question. But its the first Ive heard about Valet Mode. I'm afraid to let people drive my car period since it has a SPEC stage 3 clutch not including the other mods. I know they will stall it if they have never driven such a performance stage. I would rather save me the heartache of seeing them stall it... again...
There has been one person so far that hasn't stalled it and drove the car like if I would and he has driven plenty of Stage 2's and 3's

How is that Valet Mode engaged, just so I know for the future?

The valet mode is one of the maps you can choose from when your Z has been tuned. I have Ecutek and it has valet mode. I'm sure that UpRev has it as well. Someone will chime in and confirm.

vtec to vvel · 05-07-2015, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman71

Now I know ill already get a little shiz for asking the question. But its the first Ive heard about Valet Mode. I'm afraid to let people drive my car period since it has a SPEC stage 3 clutch not including the other mods. I know they will stall it if they have never driven such a performance stage. I would rather save me the heartache of seeing them stall it... again...
There has been one person so far that hasn't stalled it and drove the car like if I would and he has driven plenty of Stage 2's and 3's

How is that Valet Mode engaged, just so I know for the future?

this is the first time i've heard of this as well....

kenchan · 05-07-2015, 08:55 PM

are u guys like non-car guys?

or was born today?

kenchan · 05-07-2015, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Valet mode, for sure. You've got it, so you might as well use it!

i would definitely use it if my car had it.

vtec to vvel · 05-07-2015, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

are u guys like non-car guys?

or was born today?

i just recently got my car lol still in learning mode

kenchan · 05-07-2015, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

i just recently got my car lol still in learning mode

yah, it's a feature if you buy re-flash for ur ECU.

long gone are days where u mount piggybacks and run your laptop from it to program..

05-06-2015, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	Need opinions! So I finally think I found a body shop that will install my body kit. I just moved to the area, so its not like I know these guys forever, but they have a good customer base and reviews. The question is, should I set my car to the Valet setting, or should I leave it on the tuned or regular settings and not be so worried?? I see so many stories of joyrides gone wrong, or simply abusing the car driving. My car is totally modded and is so much beyond stock, it would be easy for a novice to crash it, and is so loud and tempting to want to try. I need to know what you guys are thinking and would do in similar circumstances. Thanks in advance, I hate saying TIA because at work thats a term for a stroke, and it confuses me:P __________________ 2012 Magnetic Black 370z \| Fast Intentions CBE \| Stillen G3 \| Motordyne ART \| H&R Coilovers \| Work Emotion \| Fujimura \| Uprev \| Amuse\| GT-R Start

05-06-2015, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	You've come to the right place. We are loaded with opinions. Now ... if it is facts you are looking for ... um ... kenchan, JARblue, Memphis370Z and 1 others like this. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

05-06-2015, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	hahaha you know what they say about those... jpkirk likes this. __________________ 2012 Magnetic Black 370z \| Fast Intentions CBE \| Stillen G3 \| Motordyne ART \| H&R Coilovers \| Work Emotion \| Fujimura \| Uprev \| Amuse\| GT-R Start

05-06-2015, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	For the record im leaning towards just putting it on valet. This isnt a Camry. __________________ 2012 Magnetic Black 370z \| Fast Intentions CBE \| Stillen G3 \| Motordyne ART \| H&R Coilovers \| Work Emotion \| Fujimura \| Uprev \| Amuse\| GT-R Start

05-06-2015, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Need opinions! I vote valet tune. If they are honest, they probably won't even know/notice. But if they are dishonest, they may know how to change the tune map. I always take pics of the mileage, too. No reason to drive the car for body kit install. lol jp Amj2020, mishuko and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-06-2015, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	True good idea, I will def do that. I know after speaking to me they already realize how protective/ocd I am about my car. __________________ 2012 Magnetic Black 370z \| Fast Intentions CBE \| Stillen G3 \| Motordyne ART \| H&R Coilovers \| Work Emotion \| Fujimura \| Uprev \| Amuse\| GT-R Start

05-06-2015, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	or note down the mileage before hand, mention to the head mechanic you had a bad experience and then they will probably think you're being a weener but atleast they know you're a helicopter owner

05-06-2015, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Valet mode, for sure. You've got it, so you might as well use it! kenchan likes this.

05-06-2015, 07:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Now I know ill already get a little shiz for asking the question. But its the first Ive heard about Valet Mode. I'm afraid to let people drive my car period since it has a SPEC stage 3 clutch not including the other mods. I know they will stall it if they have never driven such a performance stage. I would rather save me the heartache of seeing them stall it... again... There has been one person so far that hasn't stalled it and drove the car like if I would and he has driven plenty of Stage 2's and 3's How is that Valet Mode engaged, just so I know for the future? __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

05-07-2015, 08:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	are u guys like non-car guys? or was born today?

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