What did you do with your Z today II

SPOHN · 02-13-2012, 03:57 PM

My harnesses just came in. Going to get them tomorrow at Forged Performance

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

That's good to know, cos I have to decide which tires to match with the 19 wheels that I ordered, treadwear is also a factor cos the Z is my DD in summer and I drove about 100km(60miles) more or less per day.

BTW, tracking number for the CAI has been issued. YEA!!!!

DW's will do fine, i think.

especially for dd use it will be more than enough imho. i do some spirited driving and ive not felt unsafe on those yet. very predictable limit too.

if we lived closer i would've sold you my barely used set so that i can try out those super-sports, actually. hahaha.

meet up at tirerack, i buy new tires, you get my barely used set wrapped on new wheels. lol oh well.

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

DW's will do fine, i think.

especially for dd use it will be more than enough imho. i do some spirited driving and ive not felt unsafe on those yet. very predictable limit too.

if we lived closer i would've sold you my barely used set so that i can try out those super-sports, actually. hahaha.

meet up at tirerack, i buy new tires, you get my barely used set wrapped on new wheels. lol oh well.

If we live closer I would suggest you bring me to a nice place for CharcoalBurgers and Cheese Frites, then sushi go next! mm, yum~~~

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

If we live closer I would suggest you bring me to a nice place for CharcoalBurgers and Cheese Frites, then sushi go next! mm, yum~~~

man, dat dont sound too good...!

christian370z · 02-13-2012, 04:11 PM

Just dried off the Z and did a QD wipedown, why does it have to rain after every time I wash the car! Trying to keep it clean before I take the GF out tomorrow.

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Just dried off the Z and did a QD wipedown, why does it have to rain after every time I wash the car! Trying to keep it clean before I take the GF out tomorrow.

need to check the sky for any leaks... not suppose to rain in socal...Ever!

christian370z · 02-13-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

need to check the sky for any leaks... not suppose to rain in socal...Ever!

Ha, I know right? I think getting a tax deduction for every day it's not perfectly sunny sounds fair to me.

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Ha, I know right? I think getting a tax deduction for every day it's not perfectly sunny sounds fair to me.

hahaha!

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 05:27 PM

hey mr. alcheng, did you see this tire ad? he's in canada.

brand new Michelin PSS!! Cheap.

KingZee · 02-13-2012, 06:19 PM

finally got my Dimple Oil Plug in the mail today, time for the oil change.

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey mr. alcheng, did you see this tire ad? he's in canada.

brand new Michelin PSS!! Cheap.

Yes, that's a very good deal, I sent a PM to the OP.

Thank you very much ken-san!!

Alchemy · 02-13-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am thinking about these as well.

All those mods and no intake

Keep me posted on the Koni install. Hope your master tech recovers quickly

onzedge · 02-13-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

All those mods and no intake

Keep me posted on the Koni install. Hope your master tech recovers quickly

I do have an intake -- the Stillen Gen 2. I seriously researched intakes (and this was my first mod) before I settled on the Gen 2. My rationale was that I did not want to remove the front fascia just to clean air filters. Turns out, though, the fascia removal is child's play (meaning even I can do it) and checking the filters on the Gen 2 take just as long. Live and learn.

Anyway, to make a long story short, I am very happy with the Gen 2 performance, but the Typhoon intrigues me. HP gains are good and the filters are totally accessible. I might do it (meaning once I seriously start thinking about something, I usually pull the trigger on it -- it is just another part of my disease).

On to the Koni's. They sit in their boxes on my table saw in the garage. Colin's hand is definitely broken and we will not have an estimate on the repair duration for a couple of days. Plan B is to take it to Taylor's (my other son) shop over in Davis, but this presents a couple of challenges. First, the owner is not as loosey-goosey with the shop rates as Colin's and I will pay more. Note that they have a very sweet alignment rack there that more easily accommodates lowered cars than Colin’s does.

Second, they are not open on weekends at all so it would require calling in "sick" one day. Then I will feel guilty the rest of the day for calling in "not feeling well" and our company policy does not have a provision for Paid Time Off for Koni's. They should, God knows, but they do not.

Plan C is to do them myself, but it would have to be in my garage and without a lift. I would have to go for an alignment anyway when completed.

So there you go. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments and, as always, have a great day.

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 08:11 PM

Mr.onzedge, how far is Taylor's shop from your place? And is the rate a huge difference??

KingZee · 02-13-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I do have an intake -- the Stillen Gen 2. I seriously researched intakes (and this was my first mod) before I settled on the Gen 2. My rationale was that I did not want to remove the front fascia just to clean air filters. Turns out, though, the fascia removal is child's play (meaning even I can do it) and checking the filters on the Gen 2 take just as long. Live and learn.

Anyway, to make a long story short, I am very happy with the Gen 2 performance, but the Typhoon intrigues me. HP gains are good and the filters are totally accessible. I might do it (meaning once I seriously start thinking about something, I usually pull the trigger on it -- it is just another part of my disease).

On to the Koni's. They sit in their boxes on my table saw in the garage. Colin's hand is definitely broken and we will not have an estimate on the repair duration for a couple of days. Plan B is to take it to Taylor's (my other son) shop over in Davis, but this presents a couple of challenges. First, the owner is not as loosey-goosey with the shop rates as Colin's and I will pay more. Note that they have a very sweet alignment rack there that more easily accommodates lowered cars than Colin’s does.

Second, they are not open on weekends at all so it would require calling in "sick" one day. Then I will feel guilty the rest of the day for calling in "not feeling well" and our company policy does not have a provision for Paid Time Off for Koni's. They should, God knows, but they do not.

Plan C is to do them myself, but it would have to be in my garage and without a lift. I would have to go for an alignment anyway when completed.

So there you go. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments and, as always, have a great day.

I say you make your son Taylor go in on a Saturday since you're his father (Darth Vader Voice)

02-13-2012, 03:57 PM	#1516 (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	My harnesses just came in. Going to get them tomorrow at Forged Performance __________________

02-13-2012, 04:11 PM	#1520 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Just dried off the Z and did a QD wipedown, why does it have to rain after every time I wash the car! Trying to keep it clean before I take the GF out tomorrow. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

02-13-2012, 06:19 PM	#1525 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	finally got my Dimple Oil Plug in the mail today, time for the oil change. __________________ Focus ST

02-13-2012, 08:11 PM	#1529 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	Mr.onzedge, how far is Taylor's shop from your place? And is the rate a huge difference?? Last edited by alcheng; 02-13-2012 at 08:16 PM.

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