What did you do with your Z today

DLSTR · 09-24-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

looks great!

last night installed my 5mm spacers and SR48 lugs. Looks great. The lugs are narrower barrel so easier to reach (17mm socket vs the Titeks which are 19mm). My weds have a very deep concave and wall next to the lug bores. Even took the Z out for a quick test drive last night.

. Was fantastic.

This am was pretty boring driving my Fit to drop off the kid to school. Needed the oil temps high to do an oil change basically. Afterwards went recycling the oil and bought 2 cans of brakcleaner for a great deal.

. Came home cleaned the interior and glass on the Fit, washed the car. Also polished out some scratches on the rear door... looks like a shopping cart nailed it. Who cares. LOL. Now finally relaxing.... got a buttload of chores to do in the pm...

haha

Kenchan you have a full sched! Next up are the new winter tires for the upcoming season. German law makes em mandatory. I ordered Blizzaks. Should be ok.

DLSTR · 09-24-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Beautiful job

Thanks! I was stiff and a bit tired after. But the results, a hot shower and some serious cocktails put it all in perspective

Alchemy · 09-24-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Thanks! I was stiff and a bit tired after. But the results, a hot shower and some serious cocktails put it all in perspective

"serious cocktails"

onzedge · 09-24-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Great day here in South Germany. Spent the day detailing-
Full wash/dry
Full clay bar(gently of course)
Full coat of Sonnax Nano wax #2

Good results!

Good job!!!

Footloose301 · 09-24-2011, 11:43 AM

Swift springs.... Better pics later on

Fire · 09-24-2011, 12:25 PM

Yup Javo have to lay down the law. I think he would rather drive a 350 than a volvo. LOL I know I would. The mod is installing small bumpers on the backside of the paddle where it comes out behind the steering wheel.
Have a 7AT? The best $2 mod ever!
I bought mine at Wal-Mart, they are about 1/4" and flat on top, clear rubber bumpers. Just pull paddle in like you are shifting and put on the back side. Let go and do the other. Have the car off when doing this and then test to make sure to paddles are not too close and activating the shifter when released. I had no issues.

Kewl swifts foot. Ken you didn't take pics? LOL are you OK? Would the lugs work for stock wheels? Are they chrome or black?

Thechidz · 09-25-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

Swift springs.... Better pics later on

Zehr kool

Fire · 09-25-2011, 02:56 PM

Ken if you don't answer my lug questions I'm going to cut your Chan off LOL I'd like to know if they come in black and if they would work with stock Rays. Who makes them? I'd like to do a search online also.
DL can a Chevy v-8 be stuffed in there? LOL what engine in the Abarth?
Luna driving is what makes our cars real. Scratches and dings are badges of honor, hey if things get too bad a repaint or rap will fix it.

LunaZ · 09-25-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Luna driving is what makes our cars real. Scratches and dings are badges of honor, hey if things get too bad a repaint or rap will fix it.

No need to tell me this. If you looked at my Miata, a Championship winning Solo II and ProSolo car, in person, you'd see it's one of those 10 (20?) footer cars riddled with stone chips and cone bites.
My race bikes only photographed well because my toolbox contained duct tape in black, red, yellow and white to correspond with my paint job

Fire · 09-25-2011, 03:43 PM

Congrats on your soloII running. I'm going to run solocross next year. It is a little hard for me as I work every other weekend. But I want to get back into it. I ran with my 280z and 1991 firebird a few years back.

Red__Zed · 09-25-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Ken if you don't answer my lug questions I'm going to cut your Chan off LOL I'd like to know if they come in black and if they would work with stock Rays. Who makes them? I'd like to do a search online also.
DL can a Chevy v-8 be stuffed in there? LOL what engine in the Abarth?
Luna driving is what makes our cars real. Scratches and dings are badges of honor, hey if things get too bad a repaint or rap will fix it.

Most aftermarket lugs won't work with stock wheels.
Stock rays require a 12x1.25 MAG style nut.

Most lugs for aftermarket rims are a 60* conical (still 12x1.25 though).

Pretty rare to find aftermarket MAG lug nuts.

DLSTR · 09-25-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Ken if you don't answer my lug questions I'm going to cut your Chan off LOL I'd like to know if they come in black and if they would work with stock Rays. Who makes them? I'd like to do a search online also.
DL can a Chevy v-8 be stuffed in there? LOL what engine in the Abarth?
Luna driving is what makes our cars real. Scratches and dings are badges of honor, hey if things get too bad a repaint or rap will fix it.

Fire,

Sorry for the slow reply! The Abarth has a 1.4 liter turbo 4cyl. Dont laugh it gets the business done and weighs nothing. The US model will come standard with 170+hp from what Ive read.

I have 165+ps so almost 170 hp with a G-tech ecu. G-tech is one of the best after market tuners for Porsche, Lambo and they have a lot of lines for the Abarth.

The performance is quite good about the same as a Cooper-S or better. The combined fuel economy I have is 7.6liter/per 100km or 31mpg. On the Autobahn its even better. It has a nice cockpit and a fantastic growling exhaust note, very aggressive and strong for such a car. IT has real personality and I love the machine. Its a fun sporting drive with some economy to boot!

Great interior and racing wheel and aluminum pedals etc. Built for driving!

Fire · 09-25-2011, 04:00 PM

Sounds like good hp for it's size.

LunaZ · 09-25-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Sorry for the slow reply! The Abarth has a 1.4 liter turbo 4cyl. Dont laugh it gets the business done and weighs nothing. The US model will come standard with 170+hp from what Ive read.

I have 165+ps so almost 170 hp with a G-tech ecu. G-tech is one of the best after market tuners for Porsche, Lambo and they have a lot of lines for
Great interior and racing wheel and aluminum pedals etc. Built for driving!

When I was in London over the summer, these things were zipping around everywhere. It took me a week to figure out what they were.
I totally wanted to stuff one into my suitcase and bring it home

happytheman · 09-24-2011, 07:10 PM

Sorry you're getting so much crap, but that was a really good decision!

09-24-2011, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 22	Swift springs.... Better pics later on __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z Last edited by Footloose301; 09-24-2011 at 11:53 AM.

09-24-2011, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Yup Javo have to lay down the law. I think he would rather drive a 350 than a volvo. LOL I know I would. The mod is installing small bumpers on the backside of the paddle where it comes out behind the steering wheel. Have a 7AT? The best $2 mod ever! I bought mine at Wal-Mart, they are about 1/4" and flat on top, clear rubber bumpers. Just pull paddle in like you are shifting and put on the back side. Let go and do the other. Have the car off when doing this and then test to make sure to paddles are not too close and activating the shifter when released. I had no issues. Kewl swifts foot. Ken you didn't take pics? LOL are you OK? Would the lugs work for stock wheels? Are they chrome or black? __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp Last edited by Fire; 09-24-2011 at 12:37 PM.

09-25-2011, 02:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Ken if you don't answer my lug questions I'm going to cut your Chan off LOL I'd like to know if they come in black and if they would work with stock Rays. Who makes them? I'd like to do a search online also. DL can a Chevy v-8 be stuffed in there? LOL what engine in the Abarth? Luna driving is what makes our cars real. Scratches and dings are badges of honor, hey if things get too bad a repaint or rap will fix it. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

09-25-2011, 03:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Congrats on your soloII running. I'm going to run solocross next year. It is a little hard for me as I work every other weekend. But I want to get back into it. I ran with my 280z and 1991 firebird a few years back. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

09-25-2011, 04:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Sounds like good hp for it's size. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

09-24-2011, 07:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Sorry you're getting so much crap, but that was a really good decision! __________________ --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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