What did you do with your Z today II

Alchemy · 02-13-2012, 08:35 PM

Onzedge, good point. I hadnt thought of an alignment after the Yellow install. I have been aligned on my Swifts, is the Koni alignment absolutly nesessary?? It cant put it that far off can it??

onzedge · 02-13-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Onzedge, good point. I hadnt thought of an alignment after the Yellow install. I have been aligned on my Swifts, is the Koni alignment absolutly nesessary?? It cant put it that far off can it??

I just always do an alignment after any kind of suspension work.

shaun66 · 02-13-2012, 09:40 PM

Car has hesitated on start up twice this week. By that I mean it starts up then the revs drop below 500rpm sputters then goes back to normal. Opinions?

pedZ · 02-13-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shaun66

Car has hesitated on start up twice this week. By that I mean it starts up then the revs drop below 500rpm sputters then goes back to normal. Opinions?

This happened to my G once. The issue was a dirty throttle body.

happytheman · 02-13-2012, 10:07 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.

Mr. Onzedge, I know I just bought a set of K&N drop-ins, but got them for a really good price and could easily offload them at cost and buy a short ram intake like the Gen II or the Typhoon.... I just don't know what to dooooooo!!

I know...I've got it!!

You buy the Typhoon, and tell me which you like better! Then I can choose vicariously through your trial (and error?)!

onzedge · 02-13-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Mr. Onzedge, I know I just bought a set of K&N drop-ins, but got them for a really good price and could easily offload them at cost and buy a short ram intake like the Gen II or the Typhoon.... I just don't know what to dooooooo!!

I know...I've got it!!

You buy the Typhoon, and tell me which you like better! Then I can choose vicariously through your trial (and error?)!

Ummm... OK.

happytheman · 02-13-2012, 10:16 PM

Ok, so I got my Evo-R diffuser mounted today, and for the most part I'm ecstatic!

I'll post some full pics when I have time but something I noticed after the install is a slight paint bubble on the top of the piece. I will probably be the only person that ever notices it, but it kinda bugs me.

What would you do? Require it to be repaired, or don't bother?

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Mr. Onzedge, I know I just bought a set of K&N drop-ins, but got them for a really good price and could easily offload them at cost and buy a short ram intake like the Gen II or the Typhoon.... I just don't know what to dooooooo!!

I know...I've got it!!

You buy the Typhoon, and tell me which you like better! Then I can choose vicariously through your trial (and error?)!

Mr.happytheman, I am using the drop-in and the K&N Typhoon is on the way. While Mr.onzedge is scretching his head as hell about the Koni, I will let you know the before&after about the Typhoon as soon as I can.

LOL

Srenity · 02-13-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Ok, so I got my Evo-R diffuser mounted today, and for the most part I'm ecstatic!

I'll post some full pics when I have time but something I noticed after the install is a slight paint bubble on the top of the piece. I will probably be the only person that ever notices it, but it kinda bugs me.

What would you do? Require it to be repaired, or don't bother?

Make them fix it for sure. Don't accept paying for a service that is not performed to expectations. That actually is a pretty big defect and should have been noticed by the body shop.

Srenity · 02-13-2012, 10:39 PM

Yesterday after dinner I did not have the energy to go back to the garage and finish the ART pipes. Good thing to becuase the forum member that I got them from included two crush gaskets that Tony from Motordyne let me know would not work with his ART pipes. If I pushed forward I would have had an exhaust leak. The problem though is that it is raining and cold today so I do not want to be in the garage plus I had a long day work and my body is sore from wrenching all weekend so no completion of the project today. Hope the storm clears out tomorrow so I can get this baby finsihed.

onzedge · 02-13-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Mr.happytheman, I am using the drop-in and the K&N Typhoon is on the way. While Mr.onzedge is scretching his head as hell about the Koni, I will let you know the before&after about the Typhoon as soon as I can.

LOL

happytheman · 02-13-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Onzedge

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 wait for your boy's hand to heal. It's a win-win. He's happy because he gets to help his dad, and he feels better because you waited for him even though he knows how much you wanted to put them on. Next, you don't have to feel guilt over taking a Paid Time Off for Konis day!

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

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Originally Posted by Srenity

Yesterday after dinner I did not have the energy to go back to the garage and finish the ART pipes. Good thing to becuase the forum member that I got them from included two crush gaskets that Tony from Motordyne let me know would not work with his ART pipes. If I pushed forward I would have had an exhaust leak. The problem though is that it is raining and cold today so I do not want to be in the garage plus I had a long day work and my body is sore from wrenching all weekend so no completion of the project today. Hope the storm clears out tomorrow so I can get this baby finsihed.

I'm glad you questioned it, and got a resolution. What I'm curious about is how'd you end up with the wrong part to begin with? Did the forum member hook you up with new crush gaskets, and accidentally purchased the wrong ones?

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Originally Posted by Srenity

Make them fix it for sure. Don't accept paying for a service that is not performed to expectations. That actually is a pretty big defect and should have been noticed by the body shop.

Aah, yeah. That's pretty much what I was thinking. I'm going to give them a call/pay them a visit tomorrow and get this straightened out. They guarantee their work, and they are a major chain so it shouldn't be an issue. Besides, if they want continued business from me, (which I've already tale to them about) they will make it right.

memorylasts · 02-13-2012, 11:34 PM

I parked the other car walked past the Z in the garage and said holy hell your a dirty b***h, expect a wash.

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shaun66 · 02-13-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pedZ

This happened to my G once. The issue was a dirty throttle body.

Hmm haven't torn off those yet..will take a look this weekend

Knio · 02-14-2012, 01:56 AM

A full update on my video yesterday:

I went to Laguna Seca for a 2-day driving school with the BMW GGC club, it went pretty great. It rained the first half of day 2, but otherwise decent weather. I was worried about the car as the first time I tracked it, everything went wrong (oil temp, fuel starvation, stock brakes overheated and burned out so badly they stopped working entirely and I had to limp home with the e-brake..), but the upgrades seemed to fix everything

I'm running the stoptech slotted rotors and pads now, and there was *maybe* a tiny bit of fade on one lap, but otherwise were perfect. With the oil cooler my temps were about 220F on the track (160F highway) so nowhere near limp mode. My new sway bars are still at the softest setting, but it did seem to be noticeably flatter in the corners.

I'm pretty happy to know my Z can handle a track day now

Can't wait for the next one.

02-13-2012, 08:35 PM	#1531 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	Onzedge, good point. I hadnt thought of an alignment after the Yellow install. I have been aligned on my Swifts, is the Koni alignment absolutly nesessary?? It cant put it that far off can it?? __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

02-13-2012, 10:16 PM	#1537 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Ok, so I got my Evo-R diffuser mounted today, and for the most part I'm ecstatic! I'll post some full pics when I have time but something I noticed after the install is a slight paint bubble on the top of the piece. I will probably be the only person that ever notices it, but it kinda bugs me. What would you do? Require it to be repaired, or don't bother? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-13-2012, 11:34 PM	#1543 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	I parked the other car walked past the Z in the garage and said holy hell your a dirty b***h, expect a wash. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

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Srenity Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 537 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 18	Yesterday after dinner I did not have the energy to go back to the garage and finish the ART pipes. Good thing to becuase the forum member that I got them from included two crush gaskets that Tony from Motordyne let me know would not work with his ART pipes. If I pushed forward I would have had an exhaust leak. The problem though is that it is raining and cold today so I do not want to be in the garage plus I had a long day work and my body is sore from wrenching all weekend so no completion of the project today. Hope the storm clears out tomorrow so I can get this baby finsihed.

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Knio Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 141 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 14	A full update on my video yesterday: I went to Laguna Seca for a 2-day driving school with the BMW GGC club, it went pretty great. It rained the first half of day 2, but otherwise decent weather. I was worried about the car as the first time I tracked it, everything went wrong (oil temp, fuel starvation, stock brakes overheated and burned out so badly they stopped working entirely and I had to limp home with the e-brake..), but the upgrades seemed to fix everything I'm running the stoptech slotted rotors and pads now, and there was maybe a tiny bit of fade on one lap, but otherwise were perfect. With the oil cooler my temps were about 220F on the track (160F highway) so nowhere near limp mode. My new sway bars are still at the softest setting, but it did seem to be noticeably flatter in the corners. I'm pretty happy to know my Z can handle a track day now Can't wait for the next one.