What did you do with your Z today

98intrigue · 05-11-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Installed my Swift springs (yesterday, actually)...

I hate when people quote pictures, but this is quote worthy. Nice job!

370zproject · 05-11-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

I hate when people quote pictures, but this is quote worthy. Nice job!

i like his color choice

kenchan · 05-11-2011, 11:34 AM

beach- looking good. i see that you have a rear spoiler too.

nothing for me today... im taking off the R2C intake either tonight or tomorrow and replace with stock and hose. im getting too old for noise. i rev high so..

also my driveway is gone... hope they pour this pm or tomorrow before rain...

FromG2Z · 05-11-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am very happy with it. I have used Escorts and Passports since the early 80's. I still have a Solo S2 I use in my 240z and when I travel. I have no way of telling what the range difference is, but it seems like it gives me plenty of heads-up.

Regarding the updates from Escort -- they are not free. If you want to keep the speedcams, etc., updated then you need to pay for a subscription. This is a downside, IMO. The thing cost 500 dollars and they get you for a monthly fee? Not cool, but oh well. The second negative is that the woman's voice that comes on to tell you that a traffic cam is approaching scares the crap out of me sometimes.

Other than these two points, the unit is exceptional.

The subscription fee is only 20 bucks a year though... so yeah, it's annoying, but I think it's worth it... esp if you drive a lot. Cameras are popping up like crazy EVERY where.

As for your 2nd negative, you know you can either turn down the voice volume or shut off the voice volume right?

So sounds like you're happy with it then. No need for me to switch it to a V1 or something eh?

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Originally Posted by kenchan

beach- looking good. i see that you have a rear spoiler too.

nothing for me today... im taking off the R2C intake either tonight or tomorrow and replace with stock and hose. im getting too old for noise. i rev high so..

also my driveway is gone... hope they pour this pm or tomorrow before rain...

What's an R2C intake Ken? So you're not happy with it??? I was thinking about getting a Stillen G3.... not worth it? I am getting old too I guess

Beach -
Nice work on those springs... sounds like you have your own compressor there? Impressive. I'd prolly have a shop do mine. Also, any concerns about changing the handling characteristics of the stock ride/cornering ability? In stock form, the handling and ride is already great. I don't want to mess with that. I'm worried that for merely gaining a "lower look", I sacrifice a worse ride/handling compromise.

kenchan · 05-11-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

What's an R2C intake Ken? So you're not happy with it??? I was thinking about getting a Stillen G3.... not worth it? I am getting old too I guess

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it's probably the best short-ram intake made for the Z. comes with heatsheilds that actually seal very well IAT's that resembles stock and nice response.

the noise is the only thing. ive had intakes on all my cars including my dd and G35C but lately been taking them off going back to stock boxes for the quieter ride.

BeachZTT · 05-11-2011, 02:31 PM

Thanks everyone!

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Beach -
Nice work on those springs... sounds like you have your own compressor there? Impressive. I'd prolly have a shop do mine. Also, any concerns about changing the handling characteristics of the stock ride/cornering ability? In stock form, the handling and ride is already great. I don't want to mess with that. I'm worried that for merely gaining a "lower look", I sacrifice a worse ride/handling compromise.

Actually, I have what I call the "two stick compressor" and considered purchasing a new one form HF until I read the reviews. A friend of mine has a "Strut-Tamer" mounted on the wall at his shop. I went up there and he helped me swap the fronts out. Glad I did. The helix on the stock spring is pretty sharp. It would have been tough. Rest of the job is cake.

Red__Zed · 05-11-2011, 02:01 PM

About to put more pointless miles on my Z driving 110 miles to work

Should be taking care of the ZdayZ wash tonight as well

chops · 05-11-2011, 03:25 PM

its supposed to rain this weekend/next week so i drove it to work today after running a few errands. i got revved on by a riced out 90's honda accord.

FromG2Z · 05-11-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

its supposed to rain this weekend/next week so i drove it to work today after running a few errands. i got revved on by a riced out 90's honda accord.

You never told us the "outcome"

kenchan · 05-11-2011, 03:33 PM

chops- i hope it had altezza tailamps!

happytheman · 05-11-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

chops- i hope it had altezza tailamps!

Man, I loved those thing when they came out!

Fire · 05-11-2011, 10:43 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. One question I do have is Do you think going flat black is better looking than if I went body color on my car? Let me know what you guys think.

FromG2Z · 05-11-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Thanks for the compliments guys. One question I do have is Do you think going flat black is better looking than if I went body color on my car? Let me know what you guys think.

To be honest, I prefer the stock colored spoiler, vs the black. Just doesn't flow with the rest of your car.

happytheman · 05-11-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

To be honest, I prefer the stock colored spoiler, vs the black. Just doesn't flow with the rest of your car.

If you wrapped/painted/cf the trunk lid and hood it would be easier to pull off.

Just my $.02 worth tho.

kenchan · 05-12-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Thanks for the compliments guys. One question I do have is Do you think going flat black is better looking than if I went body color on my car? Let me know what you guys think.

huh, i didnt look very closely and thought you got a CF spoiler.

definitely paint it if it's just black...unless you're going to make that into a track car or something with black wheels, etc. (?)

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05-11-2011, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	beach- looking good. i see that you have a rear spoiler too. nothing for me today... im taking off the R2C intake either tonight or tomorrow and replace with stock and hose. im getting too old for noise. i rev high so.. also my driveway is gone... hope they pour this pm or tomorrow before rain...

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	About to put more pointless miles on my Z driving 110 miles to work Should be taking care of the ZdayZ wash tonight as well

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	chops- i hope it had altezza tailamps!