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Originally Posted by Alchemy Even though my Z is stranded at the dealership until the trans get straightened out I still cant shake the mod bug. Just placed an order

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Old 04-07-2012, 06:43 PM   #6766 (permalink)
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Even though my Z is stranded at the dealership until the trans get straightened out I still cant shake the mod bug. Just placed an order with Z1

Z1 SS brakelines
Eneos 75w90 gear oil
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Oil and diff crush washers
Motul RBF 600 brake fluid
OEM oil filter

As soon as all thats in and I get my car back I can plan a day for my enormous install. Gonna do pads, rotors, brakelines, oil change, diff oil change, sway bars and Koni's all in one day.
All the good stuff
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You have been in this thread a lot more than usual lately Steve, what gives You have more posts in here today than the conference room
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Indeed. The finishing touches in getting the car ready for ZDAYZ
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You have been in this thread a lot more than usual lately Steve, what gives You have more posts in here today than the conference room
I just recently discovered it. I figured since it was non-premium it'd be full of newbs but that's not the case at all. I like it.
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I just recently discovered it. I figured since it was non-premium it'd be full of newbs but that's not the case at all. I like it.
Yeah, this is like the most friendly and mature thread on the forum
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Yeah unfortunately the site has been sliding towards "that other z site" as far as maturity level goes. I'm really surprised the kids haven't found this thread yet. I couldn't believe how well this thread was going along with it being in the non-premium section!
yah, i hope it stays this way too. this is like the only thread i really visit these days. the other forums at this site are like the same ol stupid questions over and over and sophmores re-posting answers we posted yrs ago. it gets tiring after a while.

and i do not plan on becoming a premium member (i never do at forums, instead i give my experience and knowledge in return) so i guess my time might be limited.
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Yeah, this is like the most friendly and mature thread on the forum


I'm still at my parents house... after dinner I'm going to drive home and enjoy a cigar and Sam Adams to celebrate my accomplishment. Washed, clayed, polished, and sealed in about 7 hours.
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Yeah, this is like the most friendly and mature thread on the forum
hey mr.alchemy- i hadnt had a chance to look back at your tranny situation but i think i read the dealer's going to look at it again. any news from there?
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I'm still at my parents house... after dinner I'm going to drive home and enjoy a cigar and Sam Adams to celebrate my accomplishment. Washed, clayed, polished, and sealed in about 7 hours.
damn that's quick! nice job, mustang. wat is your secret? my full detail takes more like 16-20hrs...
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damn that's quick! nice job, mustang. wat is your secret? my full detail takes more like 16-20hrs...
I only did the outside, and the clear coat on this car is so nice you don't have to spend much time at all correcting swirls. Believe it or not I have had this car for 18 months and 28,000 miles and this is the first time I polished it. There were like two swirls on the entire car.

The S2000 on the other hand... I am going to need to spend a good 12 hours or so on it. And it's much smaller!
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I'm still at my parents house... after dinner I'm going to drive home and enjoy a cigar and Sam Adams to celebrate my accomplishment. Washed, clayed, polished, and sealed in about 7 hours.
WOW, lotsa work Stevie Enjoy your rewards when you get home What Sam you gonna be sipping on??

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hey mr.alchemy- i hadnt had a chance to look back at your tranny situation but i think i read the dealer's going to look at it again. any news from there?
Hey Ken, I went down Friday and showed the tech exactally what was wrong. He kinda tried to tell me "thats just the way it is" and "new trans' feel notchy" I was like I dont mind notchy but this is just straight up wrong. Then we went out front and sat in a new 370. After both rowing thru the gears he agreed something was in fact wrong with mine. So I suppose they are working on locating and fixing the prob.
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wow guys, I like a clean car but I would never spend that much time on it. 16-20 hrs Ken HOLY UHFJHBLKJBU!!!!!!!!
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I only did the outside, and the clear coat on this car is so nice you don't have to spend much time at all correcting swirls. Believe it or not I have had this car for 18 months and 28,000 miles and this is the first time I polished it. There were like two swirls on the entire car.

The S2000 on the other hand... I am going to need to spend a good 12 hours or so on it. And it's much smaller!
oh i see. you know how to keep up your paint. GL on the s2k. yah i think if buying used i'd be working on the paint longer than under the hood. lol

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Hey Ken, I went down Friday and showed the tech exactally what was wrong. He kinda tried to tell me "thats just the way it is" and "new trans' feel notchy" I was like I dont mind notchy but this is just straight up wrong. Then we went out front and sat in a new 370. After both rowing thru the gears he agreed something was in fact wrong with mine. So I suppose they are working on locating and fixing the prob.
yah, i remember reading this part. so no updates since, huh? ive been real busy with freelance work, house chores, and play the last two days i forgot friday was only yesterday. lol hope you hear from the dealer on monday.
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if you use the Griot's clay (the one i use) it wont mar. it's super soft. that's all i use these days. i use meguiar's maroon bottle cheezy QD as lube and wear disposable gloves.

mr.alcheng- loooks good! i too like the 3rd pict.
Oh man this is really good to know! Thanks for the info because I'm in definite need of some clay treatment. Well...my Z is...not my personal self. Just wanted to be sure there was no confusion there, mmmm k? Alllright!
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Even though my Z is stranded at the dealership until the trans get straightened out I still cant shake the mod bug. Just placed an order with Z1

Z1 SS brakelines
Eneos 75w90 gear oil
Eneos 5w30
Oil and diff crush washers
Motul RBF 600 brake fluid
OEM oil filter

As soon as all thats in and I get my car back I can plan a day for my enormous install. Gonna do pads, rotors, brakelines, oil change, diff oil change, sway bars and Koni's all in one day.
I'm super glad to hear this. It means that even though you have been going through some hardships of late, the love is still there! I feel a big community hug coming on!

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For track use, RE-11 > PSS.

PSS is a street tire that reaches up towards the track category in terms of dry grip, but it won't hold up to track conditions as well as the RE-11 and it won't have the same maximum grip. You could probably chunk a set of PSS in HPDE if you're real fast.

PSS is an amazing tire. The best for the street, IMO. But I'm not gonna say it will conquer the track... because it won't. Not repeatedly, anyways.
As I have spent no time on the track this is something I would never have been able to comment upon. I think with respect to your statements then, Mr. Brucelidat is absolutely correct to proceed with the purchase of the RE-11s.

I have spoken.

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duh..! i see it now. nice.


been updating my ignore list...i donno about everyone, but since about 6-8months ago we have more and more dumbarse newbs coming onboard and my list keeps growing.
Hahah, I'm intrigued! I would love to be privy to this Ken-San approved (or disapproved perhaps?) ignore list! I bet I'm in the top 5!
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