What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

axmea? · 09-10-2013, 02:52 AM

Installed matte blk painted metal plugs for my rear damper access and found a home for my t-handle hex.

onzedge · 09-10-2013, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

For fuel starvation?

...or maybe to take up arson as a hobby?

GaleForce · 09-10-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Installed matte blk painted metal plugs for my rear damper access and found a home for my t-handle hex.

Nicely done. Very clean.

fonzo179 · 09-10-2013, 08:18 AM

I ordered STOPTECH rotors and pads, the STILLEN license plate bracket, and some fresh new tires

. I'll also be getting the windows changed from 15% to state-legal 50% :-( Pics to follow soon!

SurfDog · 09-10-2013, 10:02 AM

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what kind of setup do you have here?

i fuel starved tonight. second time. i didn't fill up with gas and wasn't thinking straight. forgot i was at 1/4 tank and took the on ramp too fast.

luckily this time it started up and puttered along for a second and then on the second start up i was able to take off and fill up

I staved her on the track last week at a little over half tank.

(It was toward the end of the day, and my top off tank was all used up)

onzedge · 09-10-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fonzo179

I ordered STOPTECH rotors and pads, the STILLEN license plate bracket, and some fresh new tires

. I'll also be getting the windows changed from 15% to state-legal 50% :-( Pics to follow soon!

I run StopTech rotors (with Hawk HPS) -- they work quite well.

Mt Tam I am · 09-10-2013, 03:30 PM

Once again I got stuck behind a Tesla. I'd love to see one pull over or show me what it can do.

WGJ · 09-10-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

what kind of setup do you have here?

i fuel starved tonight. second time. i didn't fill up with gas and wasn't thinking straight. forgot i was at 1/4 tank and took the on ramp too fast.

luckily this time it started up and puttered along for a second and then on the second start up i was able to take off and fill up

I retrofitted the 2012 water-to-oil cooler to my 2009, using the heat exchanger portion (the part that goes between the oil filter and block), and put it on its own cooling system. It has a surface mount thermostat on the upper oil pan, an electric pump to move the coolant, and a cooler/fan assembly.

I tested it out and all seems to be working as expected. It was a good day with outside temps at 90. Without the cooler the oil temp would easily go over 220 at 4,000 rpm for a short time. With the cooler the temp held a bit over 200. I can't wait to get her back on the road and see how it performs.

Glad to hear no major issue with the fuel starve, and you got running again.

roy'sz · 09-10-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Installed matte blk painted metal plugs for my rear damper access and found a home for my t-handle hex.

hey bro, maybe pick up some small rubber grommets that way it cleans up the appearance. Just a cosmetic suggestion. Ingenious idea though...

TreeSemdyZee · 09-10-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

hey bro, maybe pick up some small rubber grommets that way it cleans up the appearance. Just a cosmetic suggestion. Ingenious idea though...

My exact thought.

axmea? · 09-10-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

hey bro, maybe pick up some small rubber grommets that way it cleans up the appearance. Just a cosmetic suggestion. Ingenious idea though...

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

My exact thought.

Good feedback guys. I have been on it. Looked at three places to find the right grommets but have been unsuccessful so far. Keeping my eyes open for the right ones. So far the ones I see will raise the plug and will not be flushed making it look a lot less cleaner. I like the flushed look of the plug.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-10-2013, 11:57 PM

Didn't even notice the pic with the plug. It does look pretty clean.

nmjaxx9 · 09-11-2013, 12:05 AM

Splitter on the way.

blackcherry20 · 09-11-2013, 06:05 AM

kicked Harry's rear out a bit while pulling out into traffic. oops. made me smile and giggle too! totally unexpected! and there is a fella who lives near that intersection (has an old Porsche sits in front of his house that he is redoing) turned around and looked as I ripped past-I tooted my horn at him and he threw his hands up and waved at me! this too made me smile! gotta love these cars!

Mt Tam I am · 09-11-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

kicked Harry's rear out a bit while pulling out into traffic. oops. made me smile and giggle too! totally unexpected! and there is a fella who lives near that intersection (has an old Porsche sits in front of his house that he is redoing) turned around and looked as I ripped past-I tooted my horn at him and he threw his hands up and waved at me! this too made me smile! gotta love these cars!

I smiled reading this. Autocross suits you.

09-10-2013, 08:18 AM	#6079 (permalink)
fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 20	I ordered STOPTECH rotors and pads, the STILLEN license plate bracket, and some fresh new tires . I'll also be getting the windows changed from 15% to state-legal 50% :-( Pics to follow soon! onzedge, GaleForce and axmea? like this. __________________ You want a motorcycle, but can't drive a manual? Please tell me you're joking...

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Didn't even notice the pic with the plug. It does look pretty clean. axmea? likes this. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

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blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	kicked Harry's rear out a bit while pulling out into traffic. oops. made me smile and giggle too! totally unexpected! and there is a fella who lives near that intersection (has an old Porsche sits in front of his house that he is redoing) turned around and looked as I ripped past-I tooted my horn at him and he threw his hands up and waved at me! this too made me smile! gotta love these cars! Mt Tam I am, roy'sz, axmea? and 2 others like this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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