What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

BettyZ · 07-29-2019, 08:02 PM

Day Five: 7:01 wheel-hours; 321 miles. Truncated day; drove to the most northwestern (Go 'Cats!) point in the lower 48. Had to get out and hike to the actual point because there's no road access (which is some serious b.s. if you ask me.) Then some jackass crashed his car at the top of a hill. Spent 33 minutes in the resulting traffic jam stopping and going, up a hill. Said f it after that and got on a ferry to Everett. Tomorrow will be longer, faster, and harder.

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The Z Philes · 07-30-2019, 01:23 AM

I just reattached one of the whatever the things are right in front of the front tires (some kind of guard?) after my wife pulled up too far in a parking spot and hit the parking curb. At least she had the sense to retrieve it. It was somehow intact (made out rubber?). Does anyone know the actual function of these things? There's two, each marked left and right respectively.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-30-2019, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The Z Philes

I just reattached one of the whatever the things are right in front of the front tires (some kind of guard?) after my wife pulled up too far in a parking spot and hit the parking curb. At least she had the sense to retrieve it. It was somehow intact (made out rubber?). Does anyone know the actual function of these things? There's two, each marked left and right respectively.

Air deflection.

BettyZ · 07-30-2019, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The Z Philes

I just reattached one of the whatever the things are right in front of the front tires (some kind of guard?) after my wife pulled up too far in a parking spot and hit the parking curb. At least she had the sense to retrieve it. It was somehow intact (made out rubber?). Does anyone know the actual function of these things? There's two, each marked left and right respectively.

Air deflection, or to make Nissan beaucoup $$$ when you hit a concrete parking thingie.

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abm89 · 07-30-2019, 10:36 AM

Yeah those move the air around the tires. I'm actually looking to replace mine even though they will eventually break again.

I wouldn't blame her. Them sh!ts don't last.

dts3 · 07-30-2019, 11:06 AM

This happened the other day, but I'll post it here anyway. I may have f*cked one of my calipers by going too hard on a bleeder valve. The repair kit comes today, so wish me luck.

mishuko · 07-30-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dts3

This happened the other day, but I'll post it here anyway. I may have f*cked one of my calipers by going too hard on a bleeder valve. The repair kit comes today, so wish me luck.

Goodluck.

Drove in today. Drizzle. Get out of car and it dumped rain.

And then rest of week is sunny. Dammit man my car!!!

Ian B · 07-30-2019, 12:24 PM

Taking it to get it washed at some point today.

Raidernation · 07-30-2019, 08:45 PM

Gave the Z a bath on company time

BettyZ · 07-30-2019, 11:22 PM

Day Six: 10:36 wheel-hours; 612 miles. I-5, US 2, US 97, I-90, I-405, I-5, WA 20 to Colville. WA 20 through Cascades National Park was epic. Just the right mix of curves, twists, sweeps, and straightaways.

Interesting experience on US 97, which was a 2-lane through the mountains... I was passing a chitty rental camper at WOT and my V1 Valentine started screaming 8 and 9 KA-band hits from in front, sides, and back. Happened three more times over the course of 30 miles when I went WOT to pass someone. Thinking, aircraft patrol?

If it was, I'm flattered.

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Ghostvette · 07-31-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Day Six: 10:36 wheel-hours; 612 miles. I-5, US 2, US 97, I-90, I-405, I-5, WA 20 to Colville. WA 20 through Cascades National Park was epic. Just the right mix of curves, twists, sweeps, and straightaways.

Interesting experience on US 97, which was a 2-lane through the mountains... I was passing a chitty rental camper at WOT and my V1 Valentine started screaming 8 and 9 KA-band hits from in front, sides, and back. Happened three more times over the course of 30 miles when I went WOT to pass someone. Thinking, aircraft patrol?

If it was, I'm flattered.

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Dude, you're gonna need a new set of tires when this trip is done...

BettyZ · 07-31-2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Dude, you're gonna need a new set of tires when this trip is done...

Haha yeah I just felt the rear tread and it is getting a tad low..

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BettyZ · 07-31-2019, 09:40 PM

Day Seven: 8:51 wheel-hours, 503 miles. From Colville, WA to Missoula, MT. Highlights included this unexpected and short yet delightful stretch of ID 6 between ID 3 and 9, terrain map pictured below, and the 202 miles of US 12 between Lewiston, ID and Lolo, MT, also known as The Northwest Passage, an All-American Road.

US 12 follows the course of the Lochsa River like Spoiler on the scent of fresh bacon. The western terminus has an elevation of around 1,000 ft. The route rises gently to 4,000 ft. over 150 miles, then ascends abruptly to crest at Lolo Pass, elev. 5,235 ft. The All-American portion terminates 32 miles later at Lolo. For that reason, and because eastbound traffic is much lighter, I recommend starting at Lewiston.

And you'll be grinning like an idiot for at least 99 beautiful, curvy, glorious miles.

Bonus points for popping it in neutral bc you're almost out of gas after you crest the pass, and throwing the computer for a loop.

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The Z Philes · 07-31-2019, 09:50 PM

@BettyZ, looks like a fantastic trip, I'm enjoying your posts from it.

Pearl zed · 08-01-2019, 12:50 AM

Nissan is cutting cutting 10% of it's product line and 12500 jobs. Is the z going to survive?

07-29-2019, 08:02 PM	#3871 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Day Five: 7:01 wheel-hours; 321 miles. Truncated day; drove to the most northwestern (Go 'Cats!) point in the lower 48. Had to get out and hike to the actual point because there's no road access (which is some serious b.s. if you ask me.) Then some jackass crashed his car at the top of a hill. Spent 33 minutes in the resulting traffic jam stopping and going, up a hill. Said f it after that and got on a ferry to Everett. Tomorrow will be longer, faster, and harder. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 9 others like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

07-30-2019, 10:36 AM	#3875 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,382 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Yeah those move the air around the tires. I'm actually looking to replace mine even though they will eventually break again. I wouldn't blame her. Them sh!ts don't last. BettyZ and The Z Philes like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

07-30-2019, 11:06 AM	#3876 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	This happened the other day, but I'll post it here anyway. I may have f*cked one of my calipers by going too hard on a bleeder valve. The repair kit comes today, so wish me luck. BettyZ likes this.

07-30-2019, 08:45 PM	#3879 (permalink)
Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 9	Gave the Z a bath on company time critical and BoneZ like this. __________________ 2016 7AT GM Base: Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res, Z1 Rear Diff Cover, Quaife LSD, Nismo S-Sport Suspension, Nismo Body Brace Kit, White Line Front Sway Bar, SPL Front End Links, Energy Rear Bushing, Z1 Post MAF Silicone Tubes w/ K&N Drop-in Filters

07-30-2019, 11:22 PM	#3880 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Day Six: 10:36 wheel-hours; 612 miles. I-5, US 2, US 97, I-90, I-405, I-5, WA 20 to Colville. WA 20 through Cascades National Park was epic. Just the right mix of curves, twists, sweeps, and straightaways. Interesting experience on US 97, which was a 2-lane through the mountains... I was passing a chitty rental camper at WOT and my V1 Valentine started screaming 8 and 9 KA-band hits from in front, sides, and back. Happened three more times over the course of 30 miles when I went WOT to pass someone. Thinking, aircraft patrol? If it was, I'm flattered. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 9 others like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

07-30-2019, 01:23 AM	#3872 (permalink)
The Z Philes Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 50 Drives: 2019 370Z GMT 6MT Rep Power: 117	I just reattached one of the whatever the things are right in front of the front tires (some kind of guard?) after my wife pulled up too far in a parking spot and hit the parking curb. At least she had the sense to retrieve it. It was somehow intact (made out rubber?). Does anyone know the actual function of these things? There's two, each marked left and right respectively.

07-30-2019, 12:24 PM	#3878 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	Taking it to get it washed at some point today.

07-31-2019, 09:40 PM	#3883 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Day Seven: 8:51 wheel-hours, 503 miles. From Colville, WA to Missoula, MT. Highlights included this unexpected and short yet delightful stretch of ID 6 between ID 3 and 9, terrain map pictured below, and the 202 miles of US 12 between Lewiston, ID and Lolo, MT, also known as The Northwest Passage, an All-American Road. US 12 follows the course of the Lochsa River like Spoiler on the scent of fresh bacon. The western terminus has an elevation of around 1,000 ft. The route rises gently to 4,000 ft. over 150 miles, then ascends abruptly to crest at Lolo Pass, elev. 5,235 ft. The All-American portion terminates 32 miles later at Lolo. For that reason, and because eastbound traffic is much lighter, I recommend starting at Lewiston. And you'll be grinning like an idiot for at least 99 beautiful, curvy, glorious miles. Bonus points for popping it in neutral bc you're almost out of gas after you crest the pass, and throwing the computer for a loop. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Rusty, madwi, abm89 and 5 others like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods Last edited by BettyZ; 07-31-2019 at 09:49 PM.

07-31-2019, 09:50 PM	#3884 (permalink)
The Z Philes Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 50 Drives: 2019 370Z GMT 6MT Rep Power: 117	@BettyZ, looks like a fantastic trip, I'm enjoying your posts from it. ZontheRocks and BettyZ like this.

08-01-2019, 12:50 AM	#3885 (permalink)
Pearl zed Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Orleans MA Posts: 98 Drives: 19' mt silver sport Rep Power: 9	Nissan is cutting cutting 10% of it's product line and 12500 jobs. Is the z going to survive?

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