What did you do with your Z today

Waiz · 10-20-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hahaha! yah, you're right! i will remind him. you use the cover almost on a daily basis then? that's not bad if it lasted 2yrs in that case.

very clean shot.

Yeah everyday, year-round

kenchan · 10-20-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Yeah everyday, year-round

Do you ever forget to take it off before you go on a drive?

So I cleaned up my G's interior (glass and seats) and afterwards I think I found the source for the rattle. Looks like it was the scissors jack adapter thingie making the metal noise. Added some thick padding.

with colder weather the D-Specs are tightening up so things in the trunk tend to rattle over bumps.

Also called up Griots that I haven't received my package they shipped out via USPS last Monday.
they said they will send me a replacement via UPS tomorrow. I should've gotten it last week... so now probably too cold outside to use.

box got stolen by USPS employees probably.

Waiz · 10-21-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Do you ever forget to take it off before you go on a drive?

It would be a tad hard to see through the front window:

Skeeterbop · 10-20-2011, 10:05 PM

That is a beautiful photo! I didn't do much but hopefully if everything goes well, I'll be going to the drag strip tomorrow night. Also going to see the blue angels and golden knights Saturday at the Amigo Airsho.

kenchan · 10-21-2011, 10:49 AM

finally weather's looking better and looks like a sunny weekend.

so in prep i will check psi again on the Z tonight after washing my G.

TGIF!!!

onzedge · 10-21-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

finally weather's looking better and looks like a sunny weekend.

so in prep i will check psi again on the Z tonight after washing my G.

TGIF!!!

We have good weather here is Sac today as well. Yesterday and tomorrow too.

TGIF, Mr. Kenchan.

kenchan · 10-21-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

We have good weather here is Sac today as well. Yesterday and tomorrow too.

TGIF, Mr. Kenchan.

sounds great!

happy friday, mr. onzedge.

wooah, my buddy sent me an email just now that my Z's car cover's on its way to me.

that was quick.

hope to have it by early next week. this is perfect timing.

SPOHN · 10-21-2011, 06:02 PM

Had a little sideway action due to cold tires. Awesome. Then I washed her. A clean car is a fast car.

ZForce · 10-21-2011, 06:43 PM

No action the last 2 days....huh...that might be a good thing. Drove to work and back....boring.

Skeeterbop · 10-21-2011, 07:05 PM

Did q quick exterior detail. About to head to the drag strip for the first time. I guess I'll find out how bad I am tonight lol.

LunaZ · 10-21-2011, 09:59 PM

Nothing.
Weather has been "meh" and I've been hauling stuff back and forth to the salon, I've needed the truck. Been doing a little photography again.

Thinking about a soft, indoor cover to go against the paint and underneath my Stormproof for winter storage.

Skeeterbop · 10-22-2011, 12:58 AM

Took my Z to the strip and learned that I have no clue what I'm doing. First run I got red lighted. Not sure how since I didn't leave till the third light went out. My buddy says he think it is cause I rolled backwards (the strip is up hill). Second run I try holding it by slipping the clutch. That was not such a great idea, when i took off i believe it had heated up and when i shifted to second it slipped horribly. The third and final run I used the e-brake to hold me and dropped it as I let off the clutch. All three launches were horrible, way to much wheel spin. This was my first time ever so it was definately a learning experience and my times did improve slightly. I think next time I may try leaving traction control on though. Here is probably the worst time slip ever on this forum with a 370: RT: 1.345 60': 4.184 Speed: 69.87 660': 13.124 Speed: 92.70 ET: 18.470 I need to learn how to get off the line. The guy beside me ran a 15.968 at 88.5 so with the speed I should have at least been low 15s. Guess I need to get more practice.

Red__Zed · 10-22-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

Took my Z to the strip and learned that I have no clue what I'm doing. First run I got red lighted. Not sure how since I didn't leave till the third light went out. My buddy says he think it is cause I rolled backwards (the strip is up hill). Second run I try holding it by slipping the clutch. That was not such a great idea, when i took off i believe it had heated up and when i shifted to second it slipped horribly. The third and final run I used the e-brake to hold me and dropped it as I let off the clutch. All three launches were horrible, way to much wheel spin. This was my first time ever so it was definately a learning experience and my times did improve slightly. I think next time I may try leaving traction control on though. Here is probably the worst time slip ever on this forum with a 370: RT: 1.345 60': 4.184 Speed: 69.87 660': 13.124 Speed: 92.70 ET: 18.470 I need to learn how to get off the line. The guy beside me ran a 15.968 at 88.5 so with the speed I should have at least been low 15s. Guess I need to get more practice.

What sorta revs were you launching at?

Skeeterbop · 10-22-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

What sorta revs were you launching at?

About 4k, next time i go out I'm going to start at 3k.

haitech · 10-22-2011, 01:21 AM

why don't you preload by holding the ebrake so you don't roll backwards?

10-20-2011, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	That is a beautiful photo! I didn't do much but hopefully if everything goes well, I'll be going to the drag strip tomorrow night. Also going to see the blue angels and golden knights Saturday at the Amigo Airsho. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

10-21-2011, 06:02 PM	#8 (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: 222	Had a little sideway action due to cold tires. Awesome. Then I washed her. A clean car is a fast car. __________________

10-21-2011, 07:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	Did q quick exterior detail. About to head to the drag strip for the first time. I guess I'll find out how bad I am tonight lol. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

10-21-2011, 09:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 513	Nothing. Weather has been "meh" and I've been hauling stuff back and forth to the salon, I've needed the truck. Been doing a little photography again. Thinking about a soft, indoor cover to go against the paint and underneath my Stormproof for winter storage. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

10-22-2011, 12:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	Took my Z to the strip and learned that I have no clue what I'm doing. First run I got red lighted. Not sure how since I didn't leave till the third light went out. My buddy says he think it is cause I rolled backwards (the strip is up hill). Second run I try holding it by slipping the clutch. That was not such a great idea, when i took off i believe it had heated up and when i shifted to second it slipped horribly. The third and final run I used the e-brake to hold me and dropped it as I let off the clutch. All three launches were horrible, way to much wheel spin. This was my first time ever so it was definately a learning experience and my times did improve slightly. I think next time I may try leaving traction control on though. Here is probably the worst time slip ever on this forum with a 370: RT: 1.345 60': 4.184 Speed: 69.87 660': 13.124 Speed: 92.70 ET: 18.470 I need to learn how to get off the line. The guy beside me ran a 15.968 at 88.5 so with the speed I should have at least been low 15s. Guess I need to get more practice. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

10-21-2011, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	finally weather's looking better and looks like a sunny weekend. so in prep i will check psi again on the Z tonight after washing my G. TGIF!!!

10-21-2011, 06:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	No action the last 2 days....huh...that might be a good thing. Drove to work and back....boring.

10-22-2011, 01:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	why don't you preload by holding the ebrake so you don't roll backwards?

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