Malibu cruise

christian370z

Haha, that is great to hear. I will bring some bubble wrap for you too!

I know haha, I was trying to best to avoid using the air con to keep drag off the engine but I said forget it after I started feeling like I was roasting. My car said it was 85 degrees before we stopped for gas, it certainly felt it.

Yeah, I said that he has got the ride height down but he might need to work on his wheel fitment haha. It might have been better in different circumstances.

I believe Forgestars are in Nelson's future.

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SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

christian370z

Here are my pictures of the day, I didn't take too many but there are some nice shots that came out. My videos might take a while due to their size and some editing I am going to do but I aim to have the first one uploading to youtube tonight. I regret not pulling over to snap a picture of the sun rise, it was gorgeous.

Hope you enjoy!













Jack in the Box, otherwise known as Jack in the Crack. So choice!







I thought Vic's GTR and the curved road sign would make a fitting shot:








And a final shot of the view from the top of the Snake:

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-320whp / 259wftlbs-
SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

xdeslitx

great pics chris

Trips

Nice Pics

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Kenny

Just got home about 30 mins ago. I drove about ~230 miles today from Alhambra, to Glendora, to Malibu, back to Alhambra, to Orange, back to Glendora, then home. Break-in period is done.

I missed you guys since I didn't actually get out of bed until 9:00 am and didn't arrive in Malibu until 12:00 pm. I spent a good portion of the day at the Getty Villa and didn't actually do any canyon driving until 5:00pm when the sun was about setting. I made a stop at Neptune's Net for some seafood, but the place smelled really gross so I left. I drove all of Latigo and took the 101 back.

My oil temps reached upwards of 230-240 and that got me a bit nervous during my spirited driving. I turned off the AC and started venting hot air immediately. The oil temps dropped to around 210-220 after 15 mins of venting. I'm definitely installing an oil cooler in the spring.

I'll catch you guys another time. I love canyon driving.

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tannedman

What happened?

christian370z

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-320whp / 259wftlbs-
SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

christian370z

This one is for you Vic (shameless plug)!

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-320whp / 259wftlbs-
SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

sensi09

Thanks for the vid, but gosh, it seems super slow on video. Pretty unfamiliar with that stretch so it hides my poor driving too lol.

Trips

You did pretty good

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christian370z

I know, it does doesn't it! I was driving at 90% and the video barely shows haha. The only time I seriously was trying to follow you and Vic was going down Mulholland and Westlake and you guys were slowly gaining distance on me. Not to mention I was worried about my brakes, they were smoking when we got to the bottom of Mulholland haha.

I feel my tires are limiting right now, I wouldn't feel comfortable pushing much harder than I was in my part 2 video and the last 1/3 of my part 3 video I am about to post on the street.

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-320whp / 259wftlbs-
SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

sensi09

Nice vids Chris. That section going towards the 101 is one of my favorites. Smooth paved roads and fun corners bunched together.

The car felt a little to big for this section though. The smaller Z is a bit more agile and is a little more fun during this stretch.

Just from browsing youtube vids, I think a camera mounted between the seats or a camera seat mount offers a nice vantage point while showing the speed somewhat accurately.

Oh and what tires are you running?

christian370z

I want to try that perspective, I just wussed out this time and left it in that spot. I am running the Yoko Advan sports that come on the base wheels, 225 front 245 rear. I feel that even the 19" Rays and Bridgestones would offer much more grip, but I know I still have a lot to learn about the car's handling so it is not just the tires at their max; it is also me as a driver.

It is a really good feeling when the more you drive, the higher your limits are as a driver become.

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-320whp / 259wftlbs-
SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

sensi09

Those tires rather comparable, so I wouldn't bother unless your tires are already going bald.

Might consider some RE-11s. Definitely more grip and I actually got similar treadwear as the bridgestones that come stock on the 19" rays.

KingZee

Looks like you guys had fun