What did you do with your Z today

LunaZ · 08-04-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I got my Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer tires yesterday. Thank you Onzedge for your recommendation. I had 7250 on my original Bridestones. This is the most expensive set of rubber I've ever owned at $1680 with an alignment. Thats $0.23 per mile. The day I bought the car I remember asking myself "I wonder how much 19" tires will cost?", knowing that increasing from 16" to 17" added a bit.

Oh well you pay to play and I am playing.

7250?!?!?!
That's playing hard!

When buying my Z, I knew what I was getting into as far as tyres were concerned. The week I picked up my car, I labeled an envelope "tyre fund" and put it on my dresser next to where I keep my keys. Every day when I come home from work, I make a contribution to the envelope so that I'm not worried about the price tag when it's time for new rubber. I love having a job where I get tips!

SPOHN · 08-04-2011, 11:57 AM

In your dresser. What's your address?

onzedge · 08-04-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

In your dresser. What's your address?

kenchan · 08-04-2011, 12:07 PM

hahaha.

those secret funds are called hesokuri in japanese.

i too have a virtual maintenance fund where it accumulates each month automatically in my bank account.

basically the lump some for me just falls into individual mini-accounts inside my allowance so i dont have to worry about anything. like money for dining and misc, gas money, car parts/maintenance fund, new car fund, music gear fund accumulates separately. this is why i dont discuss about buying a new car or car parts with my wife cause it all comes from within my allowance. she doesn't care.

onzedge · 08-04-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hahaha.

those secret funds are called hesokuri in japanese.

i too have a virtual maintenance fund where it accumulates each month automatically in my bank account.

basically the lump some for me just falls into individual mini-accounts inside my allowance so i dont have to worry about anything. like money for dining and misc, gas money, car parts/maintenance fund, new car fund, music gear fund accumulates separately. this is why i dont discuss about buying a new car or car parts with my wife cause it all comes from within my allowance. she doesn't care.

Mt Tam I am · 08-04-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

7250?!?!?!
That's playing hard!

When buying my Z, I knew what I was getting into as far as tyres were concerned. The week I picked up my car, I labeled an envelope "tyre fund" and put it on my dresser next to where I keep my keys. Every day when I come home from work, I make a contribution to the envelope so that I'm not worried about the price tag when it's time for new rubber. I love having a job where I get tips!

Very clever to plan ahead.

I am going to Sears point Infinion Raceway for the Jim Russell School on how to drive your own car properly. My tires were below the tread limit so the timing was perfect. The chances of getting 7250 miles out of these new tires will be reduced by my track day Aug 20th.

Their advert:

PERFORMANCE DRIVING
PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOLS
You’ve invested a lot in your sports car. Why not invest a small amount in learning to get the most out of it? The Jim Russell High Performance Course offers the opportunity for you to explore your and your car’s limits while getting feedback from expert drivers in a safe and controlled environment. Whether you’re into auto-crossing, rallying or just touring the open roads, this course is designed for you. Open to high performance cars less than 10 years old* (Please call regarding possible exceptions). Convertibles must have rollover protection for driver and passenger.

kenchan · 08-04-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

good morning, mr.onzedge!

onzedge · 08-04-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

good morning, mr.onzedge!

Howdy, Mr. Kenchan.

Nitex · 08-04-2011, 01:12 PM

Took a vid of my Z's exhaust rattle.

elmz · 08-04-2011, 01:50 PM

That sucks, I have the same issue with the stock exhaust but much worse. I think its some sort of bracket, brace, or packing inside that came loose or broke off. I hope you can get it fixed or replaced.

kenchan · 08-04-2011, 02:04 PM

nitex- i'll need to take a look later... but you have the HKS exhaust, right? is it hitting the heat sheild somewhere?

or maybe that black plate on the passenge side? i had to remove mine to get the fujimura to fit.

Alchemy · 08-04-2011, 03:07 PM

So doin my UpRev tuesday basically finished my to do list on my Z. Im already dying for more mods. Gonna finally get to some little stuff, GTR start button, rear fog. Also looking into this spoiler, Aero Jacket type III, thoughts??

onzedge · 08-04-2011, 03:17 PM

Alchemy -- Very sharp Z.

Nitex · 08-04-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nitex- i'll need to take a look later... but you have the HKS exhaust, right? is it hitting the heat sheild somewhere?

or maybe that black plate on the passenge side? i had to remove mine to get the fujimura to fit.

Ken, the emmisions canister shield thing was removed on the passenger side. Im not sure about the heat shield though.

Thing is, that section of the exhaust was removed, and the sound replicated with out it attached to anything.

*EDIT - I sent THMotorsports another email with the video i posted above and this was his response.

"Hey Ryan,

After watching the last video you sent me. Have you tried pulling out the silencer to see if the noise goes away? Please let me know, it almost seems like the silencer could be the culprit. Also, warranty work will be handled by HKS Japan that is correct. The item would be shipped to them and then inspected and shipped back over. Please pull out the silencer and see if it resolves the issue.

Thanks in advance,

Rob - Customer Service
1-800-959-0145
customerservice@thmotorsports.com
www.thmotorsports.com"

SPOHN · 08-04-2011, 03:42 PM

This is my favorite thread.

08-04-2011, 11:57 AM	#4607 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	In your dresser. What's your address? __________________

08-04-2011, 01:12 PM	#4614 (permalink)
Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 16	Took a vid of my Z's exhaust rattle. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

08-04-2011, 03:07 PM	#4617 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	So doin my UpRev tuesday basically finished my to do list on my Z. Im already dying for more mods. Gonna finally get to some little stuff, GTR start button, rear fog. Also looking into this spoiler, Aero Jacket type III, thoughts?? __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

08-04-2011, 03:17 PM	#4618 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Alchemy -- Very sharp Z. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

08-04-2011, 03:42 PM	#4620 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	This is my favorite thread. __________________

08-04-2011, 12:07 PM	#4609 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hahaha. those secret funds are called hesokuri in japanese. i too have a virtual maintenance fund where it accumulates each month automatically in my bank account. basically the lump some for me just falls into individual mini-accounts inside my allowance so i dont have to worry about anything. like money for dining and misc, gas money, car parts/maintenance fund, new car fund, music gear fund accumulates separately. this is why i dont discuss about buying a new car or car parts with my wife cause it all comes from within my allowance. she doesn't care.

08-04-2011, 01:50 PM	#4615 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	That sucks, I have the same issue with the stock exhaust but much worse. I think its some sort of bracket, brace, or packing inside that came loose or broke off. I hope you can get it fixed or replaced.

08-04-2011, 02:04 PM	#4616 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	nitex- i'll need to take a look later... but you have the HKS exhaust, right? is it hitting the heat sheild somewhere? or maybe that black plate on the passenge side? i had to remove mine to get the fujimura to fit.

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