What did you do with your Z today

LunaZ · 09-26-2011, 08:55 AM

What do you want to achieve with your mods at ZDAYZ?
If you need show points, the cross-drilled rotors are great for that. If you're going to be competing in some driving events, the swaybars and oil cooler are the way to go.

Fire · 09-26-2011, 09:42 AM

Lake I would call Nissan, let them know and ask for another dealer. I would also contact the dealership you where at and ask for the owner or senior manager to call you. It is possible that things are going on at the dealship that they don't know about. I would still not do buisness with them.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Quick question guys. Im gonna start a few projects to get ready for ZDAYZ. Good excuse for more mods right? I have 3 things in mind but only have the cash to commit to two before she goes away for the winter. Choice numero uno, front & rear sways. Numero dos, cross drilled rotors w/ upgraded pads & brake lines. Numero tres, oil cooler. I fig I should def do the oil cooler although Id RATHER get choice 1 &2. Thoughts?? Also thoughts/opinions on oil catch cans. Worth it?

Sway bars for sure. Oil cooler is not needed for the dragon.

Fire · 09-26-2011, 09:47 AM

Alchemy my recomendations would be based on your car. What is your car? sport/touring, base, sport? If you have the sport/touring I would do the cooler and sways. If you have base brakes I would go with the brake upgrade. All three mods would help. Good luck

Mt Tam I am · 09-26-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

My first autocross event was today. SO FUN.

It was the SCCA Attack of the Cones Event #8 at the Devens Airfield in Mass. I was listed as first place in Novice class and then for whatever reason they later disqualified that fastest lap. I still don't know why. For an hour or two I was thinking I would walk home a hero with a trophy.

Still had fun though

Oil temps were fine, stayed in the top of second gear the whole lap.

EDIT: Yes, that's a the370z.com decal on my quarter window - and yes I wore my the370z.com t-shirt today

Good job. I am sorry they disqualified your fast lap. You did well regardless. I may steal your numbering idea someday.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Good job. I am sorry they disqualified your fast lap. You did well regardless. I may steal your numbering idea someday.

It is a solid choice

Mt Tam I am · 09-26-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

More pics of girl who is walking by

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Originally Posted by pedelg24

I was thinking the same thing.

I went back to make sure nobody else had this idea before I stated same. Good thoughts.

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Originally Posted by Fire

Alchemy my recomendations would be based on your car. What is your car? sport/touring, base, sport? If you have the sport/touring I would do the cooler and sways. If you have base brakes I would go with the brake upgrade. All three mods would help. Good luck

The brakes are on my target list too. Oil cooler is perfect for the man who stays in second gear around the course. It is my first mod and highly recommended. Sways are inexpensive for the gain. I love the rock solid feeling.

I want to find an auto cross event around here. I am sure they exist.

Good on you for going "D".

Fire · 09-26-2011, 10:35 AM

Mt I'm sure they do. Just do an online search of SCCA.

Alchemy · 09-26-2011, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the input everyone

Luna, my car def isnt winning any shows, esp w the rock chips on my nose. Its a performer not a beauty queen

Red, I figured the oil cooler wasnt necessary for the Dragon, its just something I feel I should do

Im very interested in sways cause itll finish up my suspension work. Anybody here running sways? If so which ones and impressions?? Im kinda leaning toward Whitelines.

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 10:45 AM

Eibach and stillen are tops for street use.

My personal take on the cooler is wait as long as you can, so if something goes wrong, there's less for Nissan to point at.

kenchan · 09-26-2011, 10:59 AM

major rain this am... not that im Z-ing around during the week.

need a new umbrella too. im tired of buying these cheazo $20 umbrellas and breaking every frikken year. mine broke this am... ordering up a Tumi one today and hope to keep it a few years use. need to wash the G again sometime this week...

onzedge · 09-26-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Thanks for the input everyone

Luna, my car def isnt winning any shows, esp w the rock chips on my nose. Its a performer not a beauty queen

Red, I figured the oil cooler wasnt necessary for the Dragon, its just something I feel I should do

Im very interested in sways cause itll finish up my suspension work. Anybody here running sways? If so which ones and impressions?? Im kinda leaning toward Whitelines.

I run the Hotchkis with the rears on the medium setting. They made the biggest single difference of my modifications.

Alchemy · 09-26-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I run the Hotchkis with the rears on the medium setting. They made the biggest single difference of my modifications.

Yeah I hear sways make a huge difference. Most say the Hotchkis are more for track use. I guess you beg to differ? How many settings are on the front of those??

Red__Zed · 09-26-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Yeah I hear sways make a huge difference. Most say the Hotchkis are more for track use. I guess you beg to differ? How many settings are on the front of those??

The problem with the hotchkis is the front is way too stiff relative to the rear. You dial in ever more understeer than the car has from the factory...

To compensate, most guys wind up running 3* or so of camber up front, which you won't want to do on a street car.

Alchemy · 09-26-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Eibach and stillen are tops for street use.

My personal take on the cooler is wait as long as you can, so if something goes wrong, there's less for Nissan to point at.

My 3 yr 30,000 miles is just about up. Plus w all my current mods I dont think Im exactally under warranty anymore.

09-26-2011, 08:55 AM	#6796 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	What do you want to achieve with your mods at ZDAYZ? If you need show points, the cross-drilled rotors are great for that. If you're going to be competing in some driving events, the swaybars and oil cooler are the way to go. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

09-26-2011, 09:42 AM	#6797 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Lake I would call Nissan, let them know and ask for another dealer. I would also contact the dealership you where at and ask for the owner or senior manager to call you. It is possible that things are going on at the dealship that they don't know about. I would still not do buisness with them. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

09-26-2011, 09:47 AM	#6799 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Alchemy my recomendations would be based on your car. What is your car? sport/touring, base, sport? If you have the sport/touring I would do the cooler and sways. If you have base brakes I would go with the brake upgrade. All three mods would help. Good luck __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

09-26-2011, 10:35 AM	#6803 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Mt I'm sure they do. Just do an online search of SCCA. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

09-26-2011, 10:40 AM	#6804 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Thanks for the input everyone Luna, my car def isnt winning any shows, esp w the rock chips on my nose. Its a performer not a beauty queen Red, I figured the oil cooler wasnt necessary for the Dragon, its just something I feel I should do Im very interested in sways cause itll finish up my suspension work. Anybody here running sways? If so which ones and impressions?? Im kinda leaning toward Whitelines. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

09-26-2011, 10:45 AM	#6805 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Eibach and stillen are tops for street use. My personal take on the cooler is wait as long as you can, so if something goes wrong, there's less for Nissan to point at.

09-26-2011, 10:59 AM	#6806 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	major rain this am... not that im Z-ing around during the week. need a new umbrella too. im tired of buying these cheazo $20 umbrellas and breaking every frikken year. mine broke this am... ordering up a Tumi one today and hope to keep it a few years use. need to wash the G again sometime this week...

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