What did you do with your Z today

kenchan · 08-02-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know.

it really depends on the tech doing the alignment and how well the machine is caliberated. often times i only go to alignment shops by word of mouth of other car guys getting similar cars aligned.

luckily more and more speedshops in my area have alignment equipment since they install coilovers, etc. so they know how to handle my modded cars better than just some guy at some local mechanics shop.

your dealer can do it, but sometimes they will scratch or even wash your car even if you tell them not to.

ZeeingAround · 08-02-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I hate mods too. I am thinking about a push button start for my mower though.

Well you do have that left over white one from the Z just sitting in the drawer.

Alchemy · 08-02-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know.

I basically just wanted to go somewhere w good equiptment and staff that wouldnt farg my rims up. If I didnt care about my rims I wouldnt be as picky.

Nitex · 08-02-2011, 07:00 PM

So i got my Quaife ATB LSD today. And this is what i find! Not sure its that big of a deal but.. I waited a month and this is how i get it! Thanks Fed-Ex

Im sure with the seals this will be a non issue. Im replacing them and the bearings.

SPOHN · 08-02-2011, 07:12 PM

What type of fluid are you going to run? Pretty sure Quaife has a certain recommendations.

Nitex · 08-02-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

What type of fluid are you going to run?

Not sure yet. Any sugestions? I need to order it to be here by sat.

kenchan · 08-02-2011, 07:15 PM

ouch,

...when you use high-end camera and zoom in like that it REALLY points out the damage like 'ouch' becomes an OUCH U MOFO!!!

hope the install goes well.

today the kenchan-G got pulled over by a trans-am cop. he said i flew through the corner blowing a red light and was going like 80mph cause he saw me and couldn't catch up. i did zip through the corner, but i know the light was still yellow, i could've went faster through the turn but didn't, wasn't at the top of 2nd so i know i wasn't over the speed limit. so i said in my usual calm courteous voice 'no.'

he checked out my car and gave me back my license with no citation.

SPOHN · 08-02-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

Not sure yet. Any sugestions? I need to order it to be here by sat.

I'll have to search. OS Giken has there own fluid (80w- 250)so it was easy for me.

EDIT: From everything I see everyone is using Motul 300 75w-90. I think you need two bottles also. You will have to confirm that. Your lucky, my fluid cost alot more.
http://www.forgedperformance.com/sto...cat=280&page=1

Here's a link also.
http://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-d...uaife-oil.html

BeachZTT · 08-02-2011, 07:29 PM

Wow, was that drop shipped (no pun intended) from somewhere else. I have never gotten anything from Z1 that was poorly packed.

SPOHN · 08-02-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Wow, was that drop shipped (no pun intended) from somewhere else. I have never gotten anything from Z1 that was poorly packed.

Probably was drop shipped.Should of been put in another box with more bubble wrap. These shipping companies are getting bad.

Nitex · 08-02-2011, 08:13 PM

Ken! That cop is lucky you didnt have to lay the smack down

yes, literally "drop" shipped right? Geez... Thing is it went to Z1 first.

Thanks for the research on the fluid spohn!

happytheman · 08-02-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Yeah I have a Honda Civic for those duties, but I still take the Z with me when I go on a date with the wifey.... Friday nights usually. Otherwise, she never gets to ride in it. So I figure, it's worth the risk to take the wife out in it. So much fun. She loves riding in it. Besides, she's the one who "let" me buy it.... must take her in it

I just have to be very smart and careful about where I drive/park it. The clear bra REALLY helps lower my tension and worry and apprehension hehe....

Yup, clear bras have a way of helping to release tension and worry! Oh...wait....

happytheman · 08-02-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it really depends on the tech doing the alignment and how well the machine is caliberated. often times i only go to alignment shops by word of mouth of other car guys getting similar cars aligned.

luckily more and more speedshops in my area have alignment equipment since they install coilovers, etc. so they know how to handle my modded cars better than just some guy at some local mechanics shop.

your dealer can do it, but sometimes they will scratch or even wash your car even if you tell them not to.

Hahaha!! I had forgotten about the dealer washing my car! You've had that happen too haven't you Kensan?

happytheman · 08-02-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ouch,

...when you use high-end camera and zoom in like that it REALLY points out the damage like 'ouch' becomes an OUCH U MOFO!!!

hope the install goes well.

today the kenchan-G got pulled over by a trans-am cop. he said i flew through the corner blowing a red light and was going like 80mph cause he saw me and couldn't catch up. i did zip through the corner, but i know the light was still yellow, i could've went faster through the turn but didn't, wasn't at the top of 2nd so i know i wasn't over the speed limit. so i said in my usual calm courteous voice 'no.'

he checked out my car and gave me back my license with no citation.

Did he ask you if you knew you had performed said infraction (hence the response), or did you just say "no" to the accusation?

Anyways, glad you were not cited a citation!

BajaZ · 08-02-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

My guess is your friend was referring to a short ram-air intake, which keeps the filters up in the engine bay as opposed to over the front bumper. Historically a number of the cold air intakes in the past caused the vehicles that they were installed upon to suffer from hydro lock once the intake was submerged in deep water or succumbed to a large volume of water from...say...a large puddle that the driver powered through. This does not happen (that I've heard) with the Stillen Gen 3 design because it sits so high.

Anyways, good luck with your decision. Hopefully this was helpful.

yes it is very helpful thank you

08-02-2011, 07:00 PM	#4549 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 16	So i got my Quaife ATB LSD today. And this is what i find! Not sure its that big of a deal but.. I waited a month and this is how i get it! Thanks Fed-Ex Im sure with the seals this will be a non issue. Im replacing them and the bearings. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic Last edited by Nitex; 08-02-2011 at 07:02 PM.

08-02-2011, 07:12 PM	#4550 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	What type of fluid are you going to run? Pretty sure Quaife has a certain recommendations. __________________

08-02-2011, 07:29 PM	#4554 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	Wow, was that drop shipped (no pun intended) from somewhere else. I have never gotten anything from Z1 that was poorly packed. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-02-2011, 08:13 PM	#4556 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 16	Ken! That cop is lucky you didnt have to lay the smack down yes, literally "drop" shipped right? Geez... Thing is it went to Z1 first. Thanks for the research on the fluid spohn! __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

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08-02-2011, 07:15 PM	#4552 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ouch, ...when you use high-end camera and zoom in like that it REALLY points out the damage like 'ouch' becomes an OUCH U MOFO!!! hope the install goes well. today the kenchan-G got pulled over by a trans-am cop. he said i flew through the corner blowing a red light and was going like 80mph cause he saw me and couldn't catch up. i did zip through the corner, but i know the light was still yellow, i could've went faster through the turn but didn't, wasn't at the top of 2nd so i know i wasn't over the speed limit. so i said in my usual calm courteous voice 'no.' he checked out my car and gave me back my license with no citation.