What did you do with your Z today

LT419 · 08-24-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Also, yes, our trans sucks. One of the things that drives me nuts about the car.

Maybe it's me, but after removing the stock spring (I still haven't put the new one in yet), a lot of the clunks/clanks/rattles I heard/felt going from 1st to 2nd sorta disappeared. There's still sometimes an ugly sound... but it's not nearly as bad and I don't nervously look around anymore to see who heard me flip the cement mixer switch.

onzedge · 08-24-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LT419

Maybe it's me, but after removing the stock spring (I still haven't put the new one in yet), a lot of the clunks/clanks/rattles I heard/felt going from 1st to 2nd sorta disappeared. There's still sometimes an ugly sound... but it's not nearly as bad and I don't nervously look around anymore to see who heard me flip the cement mixer switch.

Your avatar gives me the creeps and I do not know why.

azn370z · 08-24-2011, 02:30 PM

I think I spent a hour taking the plasti dip off. Some of the stuff wouldn't come off with my fingers so I used tape. I took off the fog light to get into the crevice. Lesson learned. Now I'm thinking of getting a cf overlay.

zcar_dad · 08-24-2011, 02:35 PM

I just missed the construction that was done in our building parking lot after I left yesterday. No one coned it but my usual spot and about 30 others had been jack hammered with 8 inch deep and three foot by three foot holes for some reasons. I go in at 5:30 a.m. so it is still dark but saw them in time. Could have been a rough entry. Of course, I had a long discussion with the facility manager, who claimed he did not know any thing about it. RIGHT! The night guard told me was notified but not the number.

FromG2Z · 08-24-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

^dude, he could barely hear his passenger talk over the road noise, which is a clear problem.

I need a car that can drown them out completely

Yeah i have no idea what he is referring to. My wife and i go out in the z all the time with highway jaunts, and we both have no issue with conversations.

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I think I spent a hour taking the plasti dip off. Some of the stuff wouldn't come off with my fingers so I used tape. I took off the fog light to get into the crevice. Lesson learned. Now I'm thinking of getting a cf overlay.

Another plasti dip desserter? Why so?

azn370z · 08-24-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Another plasti dip desserter? Why so?

In pictures it looks good but in real life it looks like spray paint. it just wasn't for me.

kenchan · 08-24-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Yeah i have no idea what he is referring to. My wife and i go out in the z all the time with highway jaunts, and we both have no issue with conversations.

yah, really. road noise didn't bother me one bit when i was running the stock 19's. even quieter now with the conti DW's which wasn't really the intent of getting the DW's but an added bonus.

kenchan · 08-24-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

In pictures it looks good but in real life it looks like spray paint. it just wasn't for me.

on my silver the blacked emblems just made my car look cheap so i peeled mine off too.

FL 4Motion · 08-24-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Working it. I've got the wrx, so I'm thinking about getting something practical and adding a bike to the stable. Maybe a fit and a cbr.

Smart thinking. Wife and I have an xterra as our primary dd (Z is a semi dd), and we're probably going to unload it soon and get something that gets over 16mpg.

(I'm going to miss the hell out of that truck tho).

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Juke is $$$$ for what it is tho

actually seriously considering this to replace the xterra. I had a blast on the test drive but it is kinda cramped for me and that's especially true if I'm in the passenger seat so I'm gonna go retest drive one again soon and see if I play with all the seat adjustments more etc if I can find that "perfect comfy spot" both in the driver and passenger seats. (it sucks being 290lbs sometimes).

Alchemy · 08-24-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

In pictures it looks good but in real life it looks like spray paint. it just wasn't for me.

I dont think it looks too much like spray paint, especially because of the texture. I think it give my fangs a sorta factory look. I should have a big PD on my chest, I love the stuff.

happytheman · 08-24-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

In pictures it looks good but in real life it looks like spray paint. it just wasn't for me.

I really think the plasti dip is something to do for a temp basis..just to see if you would really like the mod before committing to it.

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Originally Posted by zcar_dad

I just missed the construction that was done in our building parking lot after I left yesterday. No one coned it but my usual spot and about 30 others had been jack hammered with 8 inch deep and three foot by three foot holes for some reasons. I go in at 5:30 a.m. so it is still dark but saw them in time. Could have been a rough entry. Of course, I had a long discussion with the facility manager, who claimed he did not know any thing about it. RIGHT! The night guard told me was notified but not the number.

I would've completely lost my cool! Yah, there is no way the facility manager new nothing about it.

Glad your Z is ok though.

happytheman · 08-24-2011, 07:06 PM

Got popped getting off the highway on the way home today..... I was doing 70 in a 45mph zone.....

HE LET ME GO!!!

onzedge · 08-24-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Got popped getting off the highway on the way home today..... I was doing 70 in a 45mph zone.....

HE LET ME GO!!!

karotZ · 08-24-2011, 07:12 PM

Just had my momo steering wheel w/ NRG hub and adapter installed. (Pics later on, need to sync my phone).

happytheman · 08-24-2011, 08:07 PM

Got my driver's front wheel fixed!!!

Check the pics:
Scratched Wheel Woes....

08-24-2011, 02:30 PM	#5553 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I think I spent a hour taking the plasti dip off. Some of the stuff wouldn't come off with my fingers so I used tape. I took off the fog light to get into the crevice. Lesson learned. Now I'm thinking of getting a cf overlay. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-24-2011, 02:35 PM	#5554 (permalink)
zcar_dad Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370 #67 Rep Power: 15	I just missed the construction that was done in our building parking lot after I left yesterday. No one coned it but my usual spot and about 30 others had been jack hammered with 8 inch deep and three foot by three foot holes for some reasons. I go in at 5:30 a.m. so it is still dark but saw them in time. Could have been a rough entry. Of course, I had a long discussion with the facility manager, who claimed he did not know any thing about it. RIGHT! The night guard told me was notified but not the number. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z #0067, Brillant Silver

08-24-2011, 07:06 PM	#5562 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Got popped getting off the highway on the way home today..... I was doing 70 in a 45mph zone..... HE LET ME GO!!! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

08-24-2011, 07:12 PM	#5564 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	Just had my momo steering wheel w/ NRG hub and adapter installed. (Pics later on, need to sync my phone). __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

08-24-2011, 08:07 PM	#5565 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Got my driver's front wheel fixed!!! Check the pics: Scratched Wheel Woes.... __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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