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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-24-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,706
Posted By atropine
Clutch pedal stuck to floor

Hi All-

I know this has been covered before, but I have a very specific question that I didn't see covered in past threads.

I have a 2009 6MT with 40k miles. 98% freeway miles. Never had a...
Forum: 370Z For Sale 11-28-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
Posted By atropine
http://www.fototime.com/52C6D7AC0EE2000/medium.jpg...

http://www.fototime.com/52C6D7AC0EE2000/medium.jpg

I just put mine up for sale too. 09, white, persimmon interior, 6-speed, Sport + Touring + Nav. 39k miles. ClearBra, AE Oil cooler,...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-26-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,354
Posted By atropine
Cool, thx guys. That is on my soon-to-do list...

Cool, thx guys. That is on my soon-to-do list now. Any idea how much fluid it will take to do a good flush/bleed?

BTW, any ideas on how to keep my water temps down? (other than alter my...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-26-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,354
Posted By atropine
thx guys. is there a bleeder screw at the bottom...

thx guys. is there a bleeder screw at the bottom somewhere, or do i just suck the reservoir empty and dump in new fluid, let it mix a while, then repeat several times? ATE or RBF-600 is compatible...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-26-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,354
Posted By atropine
Boiled clutch fluid at the track!

At least that's what I think happened. Doing long (30-40) minute track sessions at Miller Motorsports Park last Fri. Toward the end of session 3 I pushed the clutch pedal in and it stayed on the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 08-25-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,788
Posted By atropine
the new tundra crewmax has a ton of interior...

the new tundra crewmax has a ton of interior space and a 5.7 engine that will tow great. mpg is a little worse than fj or 4runner, but has msrp new of under 32k for 2wd version. Having a truck is so...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 08-24-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,604
Posted By atropine
285/35/19 front and rear on stock Sport wheels. ...

285/35/19 front and rear on stock Sport wheels. No spacers. No changes to OEM suspension. No vibration at all.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 08-24-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,788
Posted By atropine
Is a Toyota Sequoia out of your price range? My...

Is a Toyota Sequoia out of your price range? My 2010 Sequoia with the 5.7 engine tows almost as well as my F250 Superduty 7.3L Turbo Diesel. If so, what about a used Gen 1 Sequoia? I previously...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 08-24-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,579
Posted By atropine
Just went to 285/35/19s all around. Stock Sport...

Just went to 285/35/19s all around. Stock Sport wheels, stock suspension. No spacers. Feels great on the street; haven't been able to get to the track or AutoX yet so no great feedback yet. No...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-29-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,018
Posted By atropine
I am replacing my original RE050's today with new...

I am replacing my original RE050's today with new RE11's. Got 28,600 miles on my original tires. 1 track day plus 2 autox days. most of my miles are freeway. My fronts could still go awhile if...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-08-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,592
Posted By atropine
wow. great info cossie. that answered all my...

wow. great info cossie. that answered all my questions. gonna go 285 all around and try to get out to auto-x more often.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-07-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,592
Posted By atropine
What do you mean by 20mm in front? Were you...

What do you mean by 20mm in front? Were you running 265 fronts prior to stepping up to 285 fronts? You can tell a significant difference in understeer/grip going from 265s to 285s? Also, do 285s...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-06-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,592
Posted By atropine
Thx everyone, i appreciate the input. Looks like...

Thx everyone, i appreciate the input. Looks like I will prob be getting RE11s in 285/35/19 all around.

Cossie- how is your front tire wear pattern and do you track your car?
thx again
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-06-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,592
Posted By atropine
That's funny. Thx, I was under the impression...

That's funny.
Thx, I was under the impression that the RE11 and the NT05 were pretty comparable. Sounds like that may not be the case.

I looked at the Toyo's, but neither the RA1 or the R888...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 07-06-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,592
Posted By atropine
Should I get Bridgestone RE-11's or Nitto NT-05's?

Time to replace my tires. Have been studying a lot of posts on this forum and checking prices. Priority is grip. I live in southern Nevada and it hardly ever rains and never gets cold. Plan to...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-08-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,479
Posted By atropine
Thx for the info on CL pads, they look great!

Thx for the info on CL pads, they look great!
Forum: Wheels & Tires 06-08-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 20,204
Posted By atropine
Sorry to cut in on your thread, but I am looking...

Sorry to cut in on your thread, but I am looking for the same info for my particular application. I have learned a lot from this and other threads and did some research into tire sizing, but still...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-08-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,479
Posted By atropine
i wondered about that, but was told that my usual...

i wondered about that, but was told that my usual track (spring mountain) is not particularly brake heavy. and i am still quite a newbie and only get to the track a couple times a year. what pads...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-06-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,479
Posted By atropine
i installed an AE cooler on mine and have used a...

i installed an AE cooler on mine and have used a simple blockoff plate during the winter. went with the AE so i could have peace of mind in being aggressive during the hot nevada summers. There were...
Forum: Audio & Video 03-13-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,070
Posted By atropine
Well, just a follow-up post to let everyone know...

Well, just a follow-up post to let everyone know that I just had an Alpine rear DVD system installed in my 2010 Sequoia today. The install guy tapped into the aux input cable behind the dash and...
Forum: Audio & Video 03-09-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,070
Posted By atropine
Anyone added a second 3.5mm aux port to an existing one?

My Z is great the way it is, but I just picked up a 2010 Toyota Sequoia for the family. It has the OEM JBL stereo system and factory Nav, with USB and 3.5mm aux input ports on the dash (not...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-05-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,321
Posted By atropine
I did my first track day in the 370 yesterday at...

I did my first track day in the 370 yesterday at Spring Mountain. Outside temp was about 65-67 degrees. I installed an AE cooler last week, and I was never able to get the oil temp above 220 on the...
Forum: Audio & Video 12-05-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,753
Posted By atropine
When I went to purchase at bestbuy's website it...

When I went to purchase at bestbuy's website it ended up not being available. But there are a couple different ones available on amazon; I have the first one here:

Amazon.com: Peripheral / PAC...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-03-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,926
Posted By atropine
My oil cooler did not come with a thermostatic...

My oil cooler did not come with a thermostatic plate, and I figured that if anyone wouldn't need one it would be me; after all, isn't the Las Vegas area one of the hottest areas in the country? I...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-02-2010, 06:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,926
Posted By atropine
thx for the link on the diy cover, i spent an...

thx for the link on the diy cover, i spent an hour and made one yesterday. today outside temp is 36F, now oil temp is holding steady at 185. perfect!
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