Official Snow thread: Z in the snow (pics inside)

AK370Z · 12-21-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by G35guy84

OMG! I didn't think it could be removed without taking the car the the dealership! Why is the screw there in the first place?!?!?!? They put it in my bag of lug nuts.

DUDE, no way! Are you serious? They charged you $97 for two 12 mm bolts that takes about 6 seconds to take off?

In my install thread My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z) I mention this in one of the very first paragraph:

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Once the wheels are off, you'll notice a 12 mm bolt on both front lug area. You MUST remove this bolt. You will not need this bolt again (not even for the OEM rims/tires).

Spearfish mentions this in his thread as well,

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For anyone who has never installed an aftermarket rim before, I learned today that to get these rims to fit one has to remove a locator bolt on each of the car's hubs. Per Tirerack, the assembly line robots use the locator bolt to find and mount the wheels in the factory. The 12mm locator bolt is nestled between two of the 5 bolts on each hub and will prevent an aftermarket rim from fully seating until it's removed. Apparently it's not a big deal and Tirerack said to just take them off and dump them.

Now, what do you mean they grind down the wheels? did they damage the wheels? I can't believe the service manager allowed his techs to "grind" down a set of rims for no reason or are they totally lying to you and simply removed the bolts?

Sorry man. You're always more than welcome to ask. DO not hesitate to ask. Knowledge is power.

AK370Z · 12-21-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It's a spacer to prevent the rear wheels from being accidentally placed on the front. Never needs to be reinstalled, no grinding required. If they were grinding something then it was for a different reason, like setback spacing between the brake caliper and the wheel spokes.

Looks like he has the exact same wheels as me which are "guaranteed by Tire rack" to clear AKEBONO sports brakes and they do. There's NO need to grind ANYTHING!

ChrisSlicks · 12-21-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Looks like he has the exact same wheels as me which are "guaranteed by Tire rack" to clear AKEBONO sports brakes and they do. There's NO need to grind ANYTHING!

Then I would be asking for my $97 back, if they don't give it to him file a complaint with Nissan.

spearfish25 · 12-21-2009, 10:43 PM

man oh man, I would be livid if I was him.

Yet another example of why I do my own car maintenance now.

SmoothZ · 12-21-2009, 10:47 PM

Does this pic count? I wanted the thread to get back on topic.

And this?

ricky bobby · 12-22-2009, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

As promised, AK!

..............mow, right back inna warm garage she goes

with a bow it would make a great xmas gift, you should print this pic on happy holiday cards and send them out

370Zsteve · 12-22-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

lol AK you scared me with those last two pictures

i thought both your right side tires were flat at first glance

Same here. I thought for a minute a couple of Tony Soprano's boys slashed AK's tires. LMAO

Get thee to a self-serve carwash immediately AK!

370Zsteve · 12-22-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo_370

I just placed an order for Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero XL
I will let you guys know how it rides, once installed.

Rep and bump for winter tire video, TY

370Zsteve · 12-22-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ricky bobby

with a bow it would make a great xmas gift, you should print this pic on happy holiday cards and send them out

What a great idea! +1 rep

spearfish25 · 12-22-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

What a great idea! +1 rep

Someone is in the holiday spirit and giving many gifts

370Zsteve · 12-22-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Someone is in the holiday spirit and giving many gifts

yes, I am spurred on by all teh comments on my snow pic, lol.

Rickey89 · 12-22-2009, 11:37 AM

the tirerack video made me want winter tires...too bad i only see snow when traveling....
but then again after looking at ak's pic im glad my z gets to stay toasty

chuckd05 · 12-23-2009, 01:51 AM

still hasnt moved since saturday :-(

One_Quick_Z · 12-23-2009, 02:09 AM

WHY!!!!!!!! My Z is sleeping in the Garage until spring!

DAN

Romanowski · 12-23-2009, 04:39 PM

For all you people in snow watch the video below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeJ909VoT-o

12-21-2009, 10:43 PM	#79 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	man oh man, I would be livid if I was him. Yet another example of why I do my own car maintenance now. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-21-2009, 10:47 PM	#80 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Does this pic count? I wanted the thread to get back on topic. And this? __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

12-22-2009, 11:37 AM	#87 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 16	the tirerack video made me want winter tires...too bad i only see snow when traveling.... but then again after looking at ak's pic im glad my z gets to stay toasty __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

12-23-2009, 01:51 AM	#88 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	still hasnt moved since saturday :-( __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

12-23-2009, 02:09 AM	#89 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	WHY!!!!!!!! My Z is sleeping in the Garage until spring! DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

12-23-2009, 04:39 PM	#90 (permalink)
Romanowski Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 201 Drives: 09' Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	For all you people in snow watch the video below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeJ909VoT-o __________________ Amuse Body \| Stillen's Gen 3 Intake \| Stillen High Flow Cats \| Stillen CBE \| The370Z.com Decals! (Decals add an extra 100hp )

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