What did you do with your Z today II

alcheng · 03-02-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

How'd you know?!!

That intake looks awesome! SRI are very taboo for me on the Z. I would buy the R2C in a heartbeat, but other than throttle response I think people see a loss in power? IDK WHAT TO DO.... I don't want long tube intakes though

The R2C looks very nice too, especially the three choices of finishing of the tube, and I like how the heat-shields isolate the filters from the engine compartment.

The only draw-back is the price, since I believe it should perform the same as other short-ram intake, and the K&N is very well-known and many Z fellows in here praise the system, why would I bother to spend an extra $150 on the R2C, $500 VS $350.

For the $150 I save, I have more than enough to spend on my new shift-knob and still have some changes left for a around of beer, LOL

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Mr. Alcheng please provide a mini review of the intake. Where is most noticable gain?

Hey Mr.ZMan8, the intake is very easy to install, cost me about 90mins to finish the whole thing. The result is more than satisfy!! The gain is noticeable, especially from 2500rpm and up, I shift at around 5000ish rpm during the test drive, and the whole range does get better!!

The air-sucking sound is also better, the best between 3000-4500rpm, not too loud to my surprised but the healthier breathing note is just enough.

Overall, I will say it is a very good mod consider it only costs $350.

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

I honestly couldn't tell you as I haven't looked at them for awhile... In the $400-500 range?

Yes, starting from USD$499

It's a bit on the $$$$+ side as my wallet's point of view....

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Originally Posted by Fire

You are Mr Smoooth Kenman.

Let me try to explain my issues with the ZL1. It is not how long it takes to get one. My issue is that I have no proof that even though I have put $2000 down and my financing is fine that I have a car ordered. The dealers where given only a certain # of allocations for ZL1's. From what I've heard not all dealers received an allocation. I don't know if my dealer even has an allocation to use. If they do not then they actually cannot order my car. The dealer has thus far been unable or unwilling to give me an order #. GM Connects.com is an on line tracking service and they have said that there is absolutely no reason for a dealer to withhold the order# if in fact they ordered a vehicle for you. Getting back to the time it takes to receive a car, I've learned that nobody is taking delivery till probably March 23rd. Sorry for the long winded post but this is what is going on and why I'm really upset over this.

Hey Fire, can you check with some other dealer in your area, then propose cancelling the order from your original dealer and see if they will freak out and force-order you one.

No harm to look around and try.

christian370z · 03-02-2012, 05:40 PM

Got back from Maui last night, did a quick QD wipedown of the Z and am probably going to take her to Cars and Coffee tomorrow AM... It was so nice to see the Z, first thing I did was go to the garage when I got home haha.

Anyways, here's a shot of the pool at the house my friend and I stayed at. Still processing the rest of the pictures!

LakeShow · 03-02-2012, 05:51 PM

Looks like my backyard.

kenchan · 03-02-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

What is bakayaro Kenman? LOL I can say that I love my H&R hubs and that unless those other ones are significantly lighter I would go with the H&R.

means stupid-arse.

i use H&R's and Eibachs on my G. they are light fo sure.

i have several kics as well in several sizes.

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Originally Posted by Fire

Alchemy as long as you have a good torque wrench you have nothing to worry about.

+ use blue loctite on the mounting lugs and let dry over night.

Fire · 03-02-2012, 06:06 PM

LOL Lake I don't think so. No palm trees on the giland. Thanks Kenman I'm glad somebody agrees with me.

Waiz · 03-02-2012, 06:19 PM

Lucky you Christian, nice pic!

christian370z · 03-02-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Looks like my backyard.

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Lucky you Christian, nice pic!

Haha, thanks guys. It was pretty unbelievable, definitely a slice of heaven!

alcheng · 03-02-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Haha, thanks guys. It was pretty unbelievable, definitely a slice of heaven!

christian370z, where are the girls who supposedly in the pic????

happytheman · 03-02-2012, 07:28 PM

Driving home today the slow lane got stopped up and I got the chance to blow by a whole row of cars with their windows down. I was in third at ~4-5k RPM! Not crazy loud, but definitely loud enough for the whole row to be all like WTF?!

Hahahaha!!, I LOVE my new FI exhaust!

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Looks like my backyard.

Ummmm, why do I sense that the sarcasm is strong with this one?!

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Got back from Maui last night, did a quick QD wipedown of the Z and am probably going to take her to Cars and Coffee tomorrow AM... It was so nice to see the Z, first thing I did was go to the garage when I got home haha

Christian - That pool looks badass!

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Originally Posted by Fire

Let me try to explain my issues with the ZL1. It is not how long it takes to get one. My issue is that I have no proof that even though I have put $2000 down and my financing is fine that I have a car ordered. The dealers where given only a certain # of allocations for ZL1's. From what I've heard not all dealers received an allocation. I don't know if my dealer even has an allocation to use. If they do not then they actually cannot order my car. The dealer has thus far been unable or unwilling to give me an order #. GM Connects.com is an on line tracking service and they have said that there is absolutely no reason for a dealer to withhold the order# if in fact they ordered a vehicle for you. Getting back to the time it takes to receive a car, I've learned that nobody is taking delivery till probably March 23rd. Sorry for the long winded post but this is what is going on and why I'm really upset over this.

Fire - I'm so sorry to hear about your Camaro ordering woes, but not so sorry that you have to hold on to your Z just that much longer!

Fire · 03-02-2012, 07:41 PM

Thanks Happy. Yes the one good part is that I have my Z. I am holding off mods until 100% sure that I will not be able to do the deal with Chevy. I'll know more tomorrow.

christian370z · 03-02-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

christian370z, where are the girls who supposedly in the pic????

I might upload a GoPro pool video later if I have time. I met up with some friends (gurlz) who live there, all of them grew up in Maui but on the other side of the island. Let's just say they are very attractive!

Fire · 03-02-2012, 07:59 PM

Supposed to get high winds tonight. Hoping for no damage.

gurneyeagle · 03-02-2012, 08:50 PM

Spent the late afternoon washing and waxing for tomorrow's Coffee and Cars. Hopefully, I can get some good pictures.

Fire · 03-02-2012, 08:50 PM

Kewl Gurney look forward to the pics.

Fire · 03-02-2012, 08:54 PM

Going to try and watch F&F without calling Vinnie a wus. Don't think I'll be able to get thru it though. Once he says he's afraid of his car I'm probably going to say " Your a wus Vinnie."

03-02-2012, 05:40 PM	#3122 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Got back from Maui last night, did a quick QD wipedown of the Z and am probably going to take her to Cars and Coffee tomorrow AM... It was so nice to see the Z, first thing I did was go to the garage when I got home haha. Anyways, here's a shot of the pool at the house my friend and I stayed at. Still processing the rest of the pictures! __________________ -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

03-02-2012, 05:51 PM	#3123 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Looks like my backyard. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

03-02-2012, 06:06 PM	#3125 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	LOL Lake I don't think so. No palm trees on the giland. Thanks Kenman I'm glad somebody agrees with me. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-02-2012, 07:41 PM	#3130 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Thanks Happy. Yes the one good part is that I have my Z. I am holding off mods until 100% sure that I will not be able to do the deal with Chevy. I'll know more tomorrow. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-02-2012, 07:59 PM	#3132 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Supposed to get high winds tonight. Hoping for no damage. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-02-2012, 06:19 PM	#3126 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Lucky you Christian, nice pic!

03-02-2012, 08:50 PM	#3133 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Spent the late afternoon washing and waxing for tomorrow's Coffee and Cars. Hopefully, I can get some good pictures. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

03-02-2012, 08:50 PM	#3134 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Kewl Gurney look forward to the pics. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-02-2012, 08:54 PM	#3135 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Going to try and watch F&F without calling Vinnie a wus. Don't think I'll be able to get thru it though. Once he says he's afraid of his car I'm probably going to say " Your a wus Vinnie." __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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