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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Right, but I'm not endorsing their results,...

Right, but I'm not endorsing their results, rather I was willing to provide a venue to see the published results of the studies where a technology that was commercialized specifically for the engine...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
:bowrofl: if four articles detailing the...

:bowrofl:

if four articles detailing the effects of the ester compound in conjunction with the h free dlc don't at least pull back the curtain for you, reading 20, 40, even 100 arctiles telling...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
I sent you a PM saying it would take some time...

I sent you a PM saying it would take some time for me to find. Yes, it was a break through...6-7 years ago!

I also told you how to search if you truly do have access to the resources to LEGALLY...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
False, this isn't about commercialization or a...

False, this isn't about commercialization or a competitor's product. The reason for base oil comparison is the purpose of the testing is to isolate the specific additive that improves the frictional...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Those are some good ones, there's more out there...

Those are some good ones, there's more out there depending on how deep you'd like to dig. Without the requisite tribological background, I imagine it'd be a snooze-fest for most folks.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
You are entitled to your opinion, but I...

You are entitled to your opinion, but I respectfully disagree. This isn't some fly-by-night lab run by a snake oil salesman. This is credible, published information, and recognized by professional...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
I have no personal stake in this, I just happen...

I have no personal stake in this, I just happen to know a bit about how it works.

If you have access to the Tribology International journal, you'll be able to read the methodology and results...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Nope. First of all, tribology is a mechanical...

Nope. First of all, tribology is a mechanical engineering topic, not chemical engineering.

I worked in research for several years, now I work in industry.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Controlling temperature wasn't the driving force...

Controlling temperature wasn't the driving force in reducing friction in this case. The goal was to decrease power losses and increase fuel efficiency, both of which were accomplished. A lesser...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-19-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 36,888
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Not actually true...Nanoparticles don't even play...

Not actually true...Nanoparticles don't even play a role here, chemistry and some physics; it's chemical compatibility between the coating and an additive in the oil. Nissan's engineers and...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-10-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
I'm not sure who you're talking to, I'm not a...

I'm not sure who you're talking to, I'm not a "kid." I've been working full time as an engineer/technical project manager for for several years, right now I'm a process improvement engineer and...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-09-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
That's one hell of a spy shot, the rumored 2013...

That's one hell of a spy shot, the rumored 2013 refresh? :drool:

I admit I haven't driven the new Mustang GT with the 5.0. I did check out the Camaro SS and gave it a big X. The exterior is...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-08-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Thank goodness you two have uncovered the...

Thank goodness you two have uncovered the deciding factor between the two cars: my AGE :rolleyes: But you are correct, 1985 is not the year in which I was born.

I'm not complaining about the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-07-2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Hmmm, I was hoping some folks could comment on...

Hmmm, I was hoping some folks could comment on the reliability and durability of their cars. Guess you guys must be too busy driving them with the nice summer weather!

Speaking of summer weather,...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-06-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Sooooo.....Anyway....let's see if this thread is...

Sooooo.....Anyway....let's see if this thread is salvageable, shall we?

Still no purchase update. I haven't gone back yet, mostly because I wanted to think about it some more and solidify my...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions 07-05-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
I don't know, a million miles seems like a lot to...

I don't know, a million miles seems like a lot to me...;)
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-02-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Not yet, unfortunately. I've narrowed in on a...

Not yet, unfortunately. I've narrowed in on a specific car :excited: but have been unable to reach an agreement on price as of yet. We are getting close, but still about a couple thousand away from...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-01-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,147
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Me either, but the OP did in this case. I...

Me either, but the OP did in this case. I usually target cars I could see myself keeping for a while.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-01-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,147
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
I don't think that's an option here. From what I...

I don't think that's an option here. From what I understand the car is leased, and they won't let the OP exchange for a like vehicle without extending the lease contract.

bclarke, as I'm trying...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-30-2011, 11:57 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
No thank you. Scions are okay cars I suppose,...

No thank you. Scions are okay cars I suppose, but the TC doesn't fit what I'm looking for.

As for some of the other make/model suggestions...

Corvette: More $$$ than I wish to spend. In terms...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-30-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Thanks you (and dad, hansoac and others!)! ...

Thanks you (and dad, hansoac and others!)! There's a reason for the way I'm approaching this purchase the way I am. I''m trained to seek factual information obtained through data and/or observation...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-29-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
Honestly, the way the car is marketed had...

Honestly, the way the car is marketed had initially turned me off from even considering it. While doing the auto show circuit in NA, I had checked them out. I was unimpressed for 2 years. With the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-29-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
See, this makes a lot more sense to me than any...

See, this makes a lot more sense to me than any of your other posts. Fair enough, and thanks for the change in tone. I probably fit the demographics for a typical G37 buyer more than the other two,...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-29-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
I also give the styling nod to the 370Z, see my...

I also give the styling nod to the 370Z, see my original post.

And that's exactly what I'm looking for, someone who considered both that can tell me why they prefer one over the other. Maybe this...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-29-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,754
Posted By ClevelandCWRU
A very valid point. The car is likely to see...

A very valid point. The car is likely to see action in the winter, and I've priced extra wheels with winter tires for both. I actually live just south of the snow belt, so the snow isn't too...
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