What did you do with your Z today III

Pintsize725 · 05-10-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

It is not a pain at all. If you are thinking Koni/Swift then once you get the Konis adjusted for your driving style, there is no more maintenance than you would have with an OEM setup.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Swifts + Konis + Sways would be easy to maintain. The only thing I can think of is periodically checking to make sure the sway bar bushings are properly greased.

On the 5.0 I am running a watts link which uses spherical rod-ends. I have to grease them every 2-4 weeks or so otherwise they squeak. Same with my lower control arms. Oh well... labor of love.

Also, happy to announce I am ahead of schedule with this crap at work. I should have everything done by tomorrow afternoon and can leave for ZDayZ stress free, only to jump back into it on the 22nd.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, spring, damper, sways are pretty easy to maintain once it's all set up. ive had endlinks fail and some springs sag (TEIN) in the past but swifts are higher-end than TEIN and linear rate so shouldn't be a problem.

i read one post in the suspension section about a leaking koni yellow. might want to follow that to see how the situation is resolved with the warranty replacement etc.

yellows are notorious for having bad lots from time to time. must be a european thing.

Then it sounds like I'm doing it (as soon as I can)! I don't mind having to tweak something every now and then, as long as it isn't too frequent. I did read about the leaking Koni issue, will definitely keep my eyes open for it.

Now if only FBNISSAN will take payments.

Thanks for the helpful info again guys, I appreciate it.

onzedge · 05-10-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Swifts + Konis + Sways would be easy to maintain. The only thing I can think of is periodically checking to make sure the sway bar bushings are properly greased.

On the 5.0 I am running a watts link which uses spherical rod-ends. I have to grease them every 2-4 weeks or so otherwise they squeak. Same with my lower control arms. Oh well... labor of love.

Also, happy to announce I am ahead of schedule with this crap at work. I should have everything done by tomorrow afternoon and can leave for ZDayZ stress free, only to jump back into it on the 22nd.

Nice. I just completed a massive requirements analysis that is not due until tomorrow. What on Earth am I going to do with myself now? I can't sent it to the client early -- that sets a bad precedence in terms of expectation-setting.

m4a1mustang · 05-10-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Nice. I just completed a massive requirements analysis that is not due until tomorrow. What on Earth am I going to do with myself now? I can't sent it to the client early -- that sets a bad precedence in terms of expectation-setting.

Even if I don't have work to do I will be staying late tonight and tomorrow for effect. Might help make my bonus check a little bigger.

kenchan · 05-10-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Then it sounds like I'm doing it (as soon as I can)! I don't mind having to tweak something every now and then, as long as it isn't too frequent. I did read about the leaking Koni issue, will definitely keep my eyes open for it.

Now if only FBNISSAN will take payments.

Thanks for the helpful info again guys, I appreciate it.

sounds good!

the last tweak i did on my G was maybe 3yrs ago when i got her some adjustable endlinks from powergrid for the front swaybar.

i have rear adjustable powergrids NIB and just waiting for the stock endlink to fail.

i only put about 6k miles max/yr on the car so i expect no changes for a while.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Nice. I just completed a massive requirements analysis that is not due until tomorrow. What on Earth am I going to do with myself now? I can't sent it to the client early -- that sets a bad precedence in terms of expectation-setting.

you sound like me, mr.onzedge. wat to do with the time i just saved...

i have to get my head in another project now. hopefully i can finish this in an hr or so that i can relax for a few hrs before heading to an offsite appointment afterhours, then kid's school thing after that.

onzedge · 05-10-2012, 02:41 PM

Oh yeah, tomorrow, we are doing this in San Francsico:

Tour Dates - Roger Waters - The Wall Live

happytheman · 05-10-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Sounds like a good place to start

Good morning guys

Only two more days of work then Im finally on VACATION!!!!! My front tires should be in today so either this afternoon or tomorrow they will be mounted. Final ZDAYZ prep goes down Saturday at my friends house. We will be doing and engine oil swap to Eneos and a diff fluid swap to Eneos as well

We will also go over all the nuts and bolts that we touched during my big install the other week. ZDAYZ is almost here

Say, what size did you go with Alchemy?

gurneyeagle · 05-10-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Hmm I'll need more opinions on the suspension mods then.

I have the stuff for the visibility fix in the car. Just haven't felt up to messing with it. Been really tired and lots of headaches lately.

ms. pint, I'm with mr. kenchan on this one. I actually lowered my car on Tanabe springs, and then went back to the stock set-up because of scraping issues here in Houston.

I don't know what the roads are like in Austin, but driveways can be treacherous when you are lowered.

In addition, everything - EVERYTHING - you do to your car involves some form of compromise. That compromise is usually out-weighed by the benefit of the mod, however it is a compromise to be dealt with nonetheless.

And now for some totally unsolicited (apologies up front

) advice:

It's very easy to get caught up with the mod bug. It's expensive, but fun. However, as someone who says they are trying to clear-up their debt situation (kudos to you sweetheart - become the 1%

), take a breath and relax. If you love your car as much as you say you do, it will be there for you to lavish whatever mods on it you want.

Get a little financial cushion going before changing a practically new, and perfectly functioning, car. Trust me, if you stay smart with your finances, you'll have plenty of money to do what you want.

Short term sacrifices for long term gains.

And now back to regularly scheduled programming....................................

Apologies for any feelings hurt by the filibuster.

gurney

gurneyeagle · 05-10-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Oh yeah, tomorrow, we are doing this in San Francsico:

Tour Dates - Roger Waters - The Wall Live

I missed him in Houston a few weeks ago.

onzedge · 05-10-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Sounds like a good place to start

Good morning guys

Only two more days of work then Im finally on VACATION!!!!! My front tires should be in today so either this afternoon or tomorrow they will be mounted. Final ZDAYZ prep goes down Saturday at my friends house. We will be doing and engine oil swap to Eneos and a diff fluid swap to Eneos as well

We will also go over all the nuts and bolts that we touched during my big install the other week. ZDAYZ is almost here

I am on my third oil change with ENEOS 5W-30. I am getting very good results with it.

Bucketlist2012 · 05-10-2012, 03:07 PM

I think the wife is going to drive the garage queen 370Z today..

My neurologist won't let me drive until the new medication adapts to my body..

I haven't been this high in 20 years... I sure don't want to drive yet...Well I do want to drive, but I am a danger , and i probably won't remember the drive..

If you see me driving, please pull over and save yourself, and your car...

happytheman · 05-10-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Keurig ftw

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Originally Posted by italy3541

30 seconds or less...

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Yep. Keurig is very cool.

I love my Keurig! It gets me by every day!

Bucketlist2012 · 05-10-2012, 03:13 PM

Gurney eagle...

Sound financial advise leads to a sweet and comfy life....

If more people did their homework and took action, there would be more people having more fun.. Opps, high jack alert...Back to our regular programming

bbigby64 · 05-10-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I think I still want to do the full set up. Realistically, how much of a pain is it going to be to maintain though?

I try, having scoliosis doesn't help with sleeping. Might have sleep apnea as well.

Hmm. I recall an ex-girlfriend of mine who had scoliosis. I think that she had to wear a back brace for a while. My memory is kind of fuzzy. We're talking 30 years.

Pintsize725 · 05-10-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

ms. pint, I'm with mr. kenchan on this one. I actually lowered my car on Tanabe springs, and then went back to the stock set-up because of scraping issues here in Houston.

I don't know what the roads are like in Austin, but driveways can be treacherous when you are lowered.

In addition, everything - EVERYTHING - you do to your car involves some form of compromise. That compromise is usually out-weighed by the benefit of the mod, however it is a compromise to be dealt with nonetheless.

And now for some totally unsolicited (apologies up front

) advice:

It's very easy to get caught up with the mod bug. It's expensive, but fun. However, as someone who says they are trying to clear-up their debt situation (kudos to you sweetheart - become the 1%

), take a breath and relax. If you love your car as much as you say you do, it will be there for you to lavish whatever mods on it you want.

Get a little financial cushion going before changing a practically new, and perfectly functioning, car. Trust me, if you stay smart with your finances, you'll have plenty of money to do what you want.

Short term sacrifices for long term gains.

And now back to regularly scheduled programming....................................

Apologies for any feelings hurt by the filibuster.

gurney

The only reason I have my one mod at all is because it was too good of a deal to pass up and was cheaper for me in the long run. Trust me, I am dedicated to paying stuff off before I start spending more $$, UNLESS the deal is way too good to pass up.

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Originally Posted by bbigby64

Hmm. I recall an ex-girlfriend of mine who had scoliosis. I think that she had to wear a back brace for a while. My memory is kind of fuzzy. We're talking 30 years.

No brace here, just need physical therapy that I don't have time for.

kenchan · 05-10-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

ms. pint, I'm with mr. kenchan on this one. I actually lowered my car on Tanabe springs, and then went back to the stock set-up because of scraping issues here in Houston.

I don't know what the roads are like in Austin, but driveways can be treacherous when you are lowered.

In addition, everything - EVERYTHING - you do to your car involves some form of compromise. That compromise is usually out-weighed by the benefit of the mod, however it is a compromise to be dealt with nonetheless.

And now for some totally unsolicited (apologies up front

) advice:

It's very easy to get caught up with the mod bug. It's expensive, but fun. However, as someone who says they are trying to clear-up their debt situation (kudos to you sweetheart - become the 1%

), take a breath and relax. If you love your car as much as you say you do, it will be there for you to lavish whatever mods on it you want.

Get a little financial cushion going before changing a practically new, and perfectly functioning, car. Trust me, if you stay smart with your finances, you'll have plenty of money to do what you want.

Short term sacrifices for long term gains.

And now back to regularly scheduled programming....................................

Apologies for any feelings hurt by the filibuster.

gurney

great post, mr. gurney.

i too ive by the 'Short term sacrifices for long term gains' philosophy.
well, in my case it's not a huge gain but it's a larger landing cushion im going for. hahaha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

I think the wife is going to drive the garage queen 370Z today..

My neurologist won't let me drive until the new medication adapts to my body..

I haven't been this high in 20 years... I sure don't want to drive yet...Well I do want to drive, but I am a danger , and i probably won't remember the drive..

If you see me driving, please pull over and save yourself, and your car...

hummm.... can ride along shotgun?

might be a great way to get outside and enjoy the weather (given it's sunny...

)

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onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Oh yeah, tomorrow, we are doing this in San Francsico: Tour Dates - Roger Waters - The Wall Live __________________ 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

05-10-2012, 03:07 PM	#4390 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	I think the wife is going to drive the garage queen 370Z today.. My neurologist won't let me drive until the new medication adapts to my body.. I haven't been this high in 20 years... I sure don't want to drive yet...Well I do want to drive, but I am a danger , and i probably won't remember the drive.. If you see me driving, please pull over and save yourself, and your car... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

05-10-2012, 03:13 PM	#4392 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Gurney eagle... Sound financial advise leads to a sweet and comfy life.... If more people did their homework and took action, there would be more people having more fun.. Opps, high jack alert...Back to our regular programming __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

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