What did you do with your Z today

kenchan · 05-29-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

ate up a bunch of BMWs and P-cars at Barber Motorsports Park. Never could catch up with the Ferrari though, but he never caught me either

woah, sounds like fun.

time we put a little bottle in your Z to wake up them spaghetti's just for fun down the straight.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

There..fixed your post for you

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I did NOT take my Z to the beach today where I saw a blue convertible 350 cruising along the salt-strewn stretch of sand.

yah, i would never want to park my hobby car near a beach. not only for sand getting all over inside and out and in the nooks, but the salt.

last thing i need is my Z to smell like dead rotten fish too.

Kingbaby · 05-29-2011, 12:19 AM

I drove my car today!

EazyD · 05-29-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Nice! The butter smooth finish feels good, huh?

one thing to watch out though.... miguiars soft blue was too firm and swirled my Z's finish. I recommend using the super soft *****'* clay. Its a yellow super soft mud like clay that does not haze the Z's finish. Use disposable gloves when u handle it.

Paint Cleaning Clay - Griot's Garage

Thanks - I used whatever clay came with the Meguiar's $40 starter kit from Amazon. Did this after using Optimum No Rinse. The clay is white and two bars came in a black plastic container. Individually wrapped. I used tons of Meguiar's Ultra Quik detailer and an orange microfiber from some brand from Target to wipe off

- but no swirls. The one awesome microfiber I got in the Meguiar's kit was used up during the wash. I'll post some pics tomorrow maybe. They are on my Facebook already, you guys can friend me.

kenchan · 05-29-2011, 11:39 AM

EazyD- as long as u don't wipe dry and forcefully your hazing should be at a minimum using target towels.

Most terry towels sold today are just as bad. Good MF towels are worth the investment if you're serious about detailing but for most folks its overkill.

happytheman · 05-29-2011, 11:45 AM

I didn't mention this yesterday, but I came out of the house to see my wife washing her Xterra with my MF cloths (including the wheels and tires)! D'oh!

Time to get some new ones and keep 'em separated (insert obligatory Offspring tune here).

kenchan · 05-29-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I didn't mention this yesterday, but I came out of the house to see my wife washing her Xterra with my MF cloths (including the wheels and tires)! D'oh!

Time to get some new ones and keep 'em separated (insert obligatory Offspring tune here).

Ouch!

I suppose if you wash it well you're fine. I use a few oz of this stuff called Microfiber Cleaner by you know who during each wash. I use detergent + this stuff.

Keeps the towels plush. I hang dry only.

Fatalsports · 05-29-2011, 12:08 PM

Just found out the wife is pregnant with our 2nd little one...didn't happen in the Z though...

I think I'm still keeping the Z!

happytheman · 05-29-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatalsports

Just found out the wife is pregnant with our 2nd little one...didn't happen in the Z though...

I think I'm still keeping the Z!

Congats! So happy to hear the great news!

So...you're NOT going to stretch the Z into a Maxima?

kenchan · 05-29-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Congats! So happy to hear the great news!

So...you're NOT going to stretch the Z into a Maxima?

congrats, fatalsports! and just pull at the bumpers.

Fatalsports · 05-29-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Congats! So happy to hear the great news!

So...you're NOT going to stretch the Z into a Maxima?

Wife already has a Maxima! 2011 SV w/Premium package.

Dzel · 05-29-2011, 12:27 PM

Me and my kiddo's washed the Z for the first time. Well all but one he got hot and went inside. My daughter will be the future Z owner. She's into cars like her daddy!!!

onzedge · 05-29-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dzel

Me and my kiddo's washed the Z for the first time. Well all but one he got hot and went inside. My daughter will be the future Z owner. She's into cars like her daddy!!!

Too cute.

Dzel · 05-29-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatalsports

Just found out the wife is pregnant with our 2nd little one...didn't happen in the Z though...

I think I'm still keeping the Z!

Congrats!!

kenchan · 05-29-2011, 12:55 PM

Dzel- nice!

fatal- you're all set then! she can carry the kids all the time. (let's see how long that's gonna lasts.

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ZForce · 05-29-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I would do 0.05 to 0.10 degrees per side if I had wear in mind. Id go a bit more aggressive for my car tho.. 0.10 to 0.15 per side. I think the factory setting is pretty aggressive. At 4000 miles my factory tires were about half done.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I would stick with factory toe specs for the rear if you can.

Hey guys thanks for the rear set up tip, probably go with toe in at 0.08 degrees to start with, it's at the far end of factory toe specs.

Am I ok with leaving the fronts at zero toe?

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05-29-2011, 11:39 AM	#2479 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	EazyD- as long as u don't wipe dry and forcefully your hazing should be at a minimum using target towels. Most terry towels sold today are just as bad. Good MF towels are worth the investment if you're serious about detailing but for most folks its overkill.

05-29-2011, 11:45 AM	#2480 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I didn't mention this yesterday, but I came out of the house to see my wife washing her Xterra with my MF cloths (including the wheels and tires)! D'oh! Time to get some new ones and keep 'em separated (insert obligatory Offspring tune here).

05-29-2011, 12:08 PM	#2482 (permalink)
Fatalsports Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Urbana, MD Age: 41 Posts: 116 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Just found out the wife is pregnant with our 2nd little one...didn't happen in the Z though... I think I'm still keeping the Z!

05-29-2011, 12:55 PM	#2489 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Dzel- nice! fatal- you're all set then! she can carry the kids all the time. (let's see how long that's gonna lasts. )