Nissan 370Z Forum  

What did you do with your Z today II

Originally Posted by GaleForce It's like I say, if you have time to do something wrong, then you have the time to do it right, may as well do it

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z General Area > Nissan 370Z General Discussions


Like Tree1Likes

Closed Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-26-2012, 03:16 PM   #5521 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GaleForce View Post
It's like I say, if you have time to do something wrong, then you have the time to do it right, may as well do it right the first time.
Like buying a Z??
alcheng is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 03:27 PM   #5522 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
Like buying a Z??
hahaha, yah, and keeping it mostly stock.

im waiting for proclip to send me ETA for the motorola droid4 holder. i think im going to upgrade from my droidx soooooon.
kenchan is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 03:31 PM   #5523 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
onzedge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Battle Lake MN
Age: 64
Posts: 183,964
Drives: 370Z 240Z
Rep Power: 2684736
onzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond reputeonzedge has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge View Post
That sounds like a good approach.

This wheel spacer discussion has me thinking and worried now. I have H&R stud replacement on the front, but Ichiba non-stud replacement on the rear. Should I be concerned? Should I spend the rest ot the week fretting and obsessing, only to purchase stud-replacements for the rear?
Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan View Post
mr.onzedge - i wouldn't worry. i suppose if you start sensing vibration through your steering wheel it might be time to replace the spacer on the front. as for the rear, probably fine and infact 'better' to have the ichibas/Kic's since the centering ring has some room to move vs the single-molded hubcentric spacers by H&R/Eibach when using your stock 19's.


sounds great, mr.gale! this goes with buying things too... i basically dont buy things unless i truely want it.
Now I think I am going to replace my rear spacers with stud-replacement types. While I am at it, I am thinking about going with ARP studs - is this overkill? Probably, but overkill and I are well acquainted -- all I have to do is look at my photo equipment, book collection or cd's.
__________________
Koni|Swift|Michelin|Motordyne|Berk|RJM Performance|Gates|SPL|Motul|Technafit|Ate Super Blue|Hawk
Tommy Kaira|Momo|Optima|Hella|Hotchkis|Red Line|ZSpeed|Stillen|B&M|H&R
onzedge is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 03:38 PM   #5524 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan View Post
hahaha, yah, and keeping it mostly stock.

im waiting for proclip to send me ETA for the motorola droid4 holder. i think im going to upgrade from my droidx soooooon.

Mr.kenchan, stock FairladyZ = fairlady, why change her into a gothic.

droid4 is a very nice smartphone, consider your requirement is a physical keyboard. Otherwise, I am looking forward to the Galaxy SIII. I am still using my SII, just got it since last Jul and love it so far.

Last edited by alcheng; 03-26-2012 at 03:42 PM.
alcheng is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 03:39 PM   #5525 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge View Post
Now I think I am going to replace my rear spacers with stud-replacement types. While I am at it, I am thinking about going with ARP studs - is this overkill? Probably, but overkill and I are well acquainted -- all I have to do is look at my photo equipment, book collection or cd's.
Nice ---
alcheng is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 03:41 PM   #5526 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge View Post
Now I think I am going to replace my rear spacers with stud-replacement types. While I am at it, I am thinking about going with ARP studs - is this overkill? Probably, but overkill and I are well acquainted -- all I have to do is look at my photo equipment, book collection or cd's.
honestly i think you would be going backwards if you went to stud-replacement type while running stock 19's, unless you have stud-replacement spacers with separate centering rings.

if you're running aftermarket lug-centric wheels like mr.alcheng, then either one will work just fine.

especially for the rear when you have to swap to donuts it's not that difficult to remove the bolt-on spacers out in the field. if it's the front then you'll have to jam something in the disc brake in order to remove the spacer unless you have an impact at all times.
kenchan is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 03:46 PM   #5527 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
Mr.kenchan, stock FairladyZ = fairlady, why change her into a gothic.

droid4 is a very nice smartphone, consider your requirement is a physical keyboard. Otherwise, I am looking forward to the Galaxy SIII. I am still using my SII, just got it since last Jul and love it so far.
yep, i dont like 'typing' on faux keys on the touch panel. i prefer physical qwerty keyboard. also, i prefer to buy american even if made in china. so for me, apple for my computer needs (MBP), Motorola for my smartphone needs, and bb for my work needs.
kenchan is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 04:53 PM   #5528 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NJ
Posts: 469
Drives: 98 2g DSM
Rep Power: 13
BigT is on a distinguished road
Default

Well my license suspension got over turned today. Stupid state DMV. I haven't touched my car in 2 weeks so i'm gonna wash her.
BigT is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 04:57 PM   #5529 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan View Post
honestly i think you would be going backwards if you went to stud-replacement type while running stock 19's, unless you have stud-replacement spacers with separate centering rings.

if you're running aftermarket lug-centric wheels like mr.alcheng, then either one will work just fine.

especially for the rear when you have to swap to donuts it's not that difficult to remove the bolt-on spacers out in the field. if it's the front then you'll have to jam something in the disc brake in order to remove the spacer unless you have an impact at all times.

Mr.kenchan, how about those spacers have the "lips" that stick out for centering???
alcheng is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 05:22 PM   #5530 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: N/A
Posts: 76,801
Drives: N/A
Rep Power: 141521
kenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond reputekenchan has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
Mr.kenchan, how about those spacers have the "lips" that stick out for centering???
i call those the single molded ones. those work fine on lugcentric wheels like your vossens. you use tapered lugs instead of your stock lugs with washer, right?

that means less stress on the centering lip and wont break off. the stock wheels relies on that lip for stability. this is why sometimes they shear off under heavy load.
kenchan is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 05:30 PM   #5531 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
GaleForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 21,749
Drives: Varis Arising II
Rep Power: 51865
GaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond reputeGaleForce has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng View Post
Like buying a Z??
Yup!
__________________
GaleForce is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 05:58 PM   #5532 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
alcheng's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,894
Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch
Rep Power: 418353
alcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond reputealcheng has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan View Post
i call those the single molded ones. those work fine on lugcentric wheels like your vossens. you use tapered lugs instead of your stock lugs with washer, right?

that means less stress on the centering lip and wont break off. the stock wheels relies on that lip for stability. this is why sometimes they shear off under heavy load.
not sure about tapered lugs, but they have to use smaller size lugs because the lug-hole on the vossen is smaller than OEM.
alcheng is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 07:55 PM   #5533 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Fire's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: WNY
Posts: 4,117
Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black
Rep Power: 43
Fire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Congrats Big
__________________
2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp
Fire is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 08:01 PM   #5534 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
SPOHN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Covington, GA
Age: 45
Posts: 14,844
Drives: Waiting on next Z
Rep Power: 221
SPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond reputeSPOHN has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Took my hood to the body shop to have my Carbon Signal vents installed. I hope they can pull it off for me. A little paranoid.
__________________
SPOHN is offline  
Old 03-26-2012, 08:08 PM   #5535 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Fire's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: WNY
Posts: 4,117
Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black
Rep Power: 43
Fire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond reputeFire has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Spohn a little paranoid is good. I did my body work myself after talking with my body shop and getting a very negative vibe.
__________________
2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp
Fire is offline  
Closed Thread

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Got Z? I did today! dharvison New 370Z Owner 17 12-14-2011 05:45 PM
PSA for today USMCASA Nissan 370Z General Discussions 6 08-29-2011 08:08 PM
New Z today! dbvato Introduction 16 10-06-2010 06:13 PM
look what I got today!!! :) irishboy Australia/New Zealand 16 07-31-2009 01:54 AM
New as of today prodigyz New 370Z Owner 1 04-14-2009 01:42 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:08 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2