Houston Chat Thread

rockyraccoon · 02-07-2013, 03:01 PM

From what I have read on the forums, it seems like the Bose system that comes with the touring is considered not the best of systems. So far what I have planned is to buy a base + sport pckg towards the end of the summer. With my WRX my first mods were all performance based, with the Z I would probably go a different route. Spacers, springs, and then focus on audio. Probably a pioneer avic double din HU and some upgraded speakers and two 10 inch subs behind the seats.

I get VPP pricing from my job, so if I buy brand new I'll do the above route. But I have found a few 2012 touring Z with 6 spd for about $32k, which is about the same as a sport packaged base with VPP. I really would like the leather seats.

Ahhhh I just want to buy one already lol. I hope to soon be meeting you guys at some meets and local shows!

ZKraken22 · 02-07-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rockyraccoon

From what I have read on the forums, it seems like the Bose system that comes with the touring is considered not the best of systems. So far what I have planned is to buy a base + sport pckg towards the end of the summer. With my WRX my first mods were all performance based, with the Z I would probably go a different route. Spacers, springs, and then focus on audio. Probably a pioneer avic double din HU and some upgraded speakers and two 10 inch subs behind the seats.

I get VPP pricing from my job, so if I buy brand new I'll do the above route. But I have found a few 2012 touring Z with 6 spd for about $32k, which is about the same as a sport packaged base with VPP. I really would like the leather seats.

Ahhhh I just want to buy one already lol. I hope to soon be meeting you guys at some meets and local shows!

I'm happy with my bose system. that being said. im not into subs and all that audio in a sports car

theDreamer · 02-07-2013, 03:05 PM

The bose is 'lacking' for being an upgraded system but that is how all bose systems are.
Base+sport is very popular, you can still mod the bose system if you want but takes a bit more (I don't have it but there are a few threads).
If you want to meet some, we host a weekly Friday meet some where different each week. Can see different Z, sit, get more info, maybe get a ride (might cost a beer).

rockyraccoon · 02-07-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

The bose is 'lacking' for being an upgraded system but that is how all bose systems are.
Base+sport is very popular, you can still mod the bose system if you want but takes a bit more (I don't have it but there are a few threads).
If you want to meet some, we host a weekly Friday meet some where different each week. Can see different Z, sit, get more info, maybe get a ride (might cost a beer).

Then plenty of beers shall be bought

VDC_OFF · 02-07-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rockyraccoon

Then plenty of beers shall be bought

Come out March 24th and Ill give you a ride.

chase1461 · 02-07-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Come out March 24th and Ill give you a ride.

I would take that deal I'd buy you a case for that ride

theDreamer · 02-07-2013, 03:11 PM

Here you go: [Hou] Friday Weekly Evening Meet

VDC_OFF · 02-07-2013, 11:25 PM

A case will take me months to drink since I dont drink often, just come on out

tonythetiger · 02-10-2013, 08:51 PM

sounds really fun but ill be out of town that weekend, i was thinkn of hitting up Harris hill that sat. theres a time trial going on for the whole day

H2R Time Trial Series

songbong · 02-13-2013, 04:56 PM

anyone know a place that's good at painting calipers

VDC_OFF · 02-14-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by songbong

anyone know a place that's good at painting calipers

Mike does powedercoating but if you want them painted, Baker Tuning does that.

songbong · 02-15-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

Mike does powedercoating but if you want them painted, Baker Tuning does that.

oooh very nice I will have to hit them up too

wstar · 02-14-2013, 07:08 AM

Mike from the boards here does an excellent job powdercoating 370Z calipers, he's done many for members here. Old link to a group buy thread from 2009 with pics: Group buy, Sport Caliper Powdercoating , links to his powdercoating business: THEPOWDERCOATER.COM . I'd call him about it.

guru · 02-14-2013, 09:53 AM

+1 for Mike the powdercoater

songbong · 02-14-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Mike from the boards here does an excellent job powdercoating 370Z calipers, he's done many for members here. Old link to a group buy thread from 2009 with pics: Group buy, Sport Caliper Powdercoating , links to his powdercoating business: THEPOWDERCOATER.COM . I'd call him about it.

sweeeeeet thanks man

02-07-2013, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	The bose is 'lacking' for being an upgraded system but that is how all bose systems are. Base+sport is very popular, you can still mod the bose system if you want but takes a bit more (I don't have it but there are a few threads). If you want to meet some, we host a weekly Friday meet some where different each week. Can see different Z, sit, get more info, maybe get a ride (might cost a beer). __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-07-2013, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Here you go: [Hou] Friday Weekly Evening Meet __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-07-2013, 11:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	A case will take me months to drink since I dont drink often, just come on out __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

02-10-2013, 08:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	sounds really fun but ill be out of town that weekend, i was thinkn of hitting up Harris hill that sat. theres a time trial going on for the whole day H2R Time Trial Series __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

02-14-2013, 07:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Mike from the boards here does an excellent job powdercoating 370Z calipers, he's done many for members here. Old link to a group buy thread from 2009 with pics: Group buy, Sport Caliper Powdercoating , links to his powdercoating business: THEPOWDERCOATER.COM . I'd call him about it. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

02-07-2013, 03:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
rockyraccoon Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 wrx SSM Rep Power: 13	From what I have read on the forums, it seems like the Bose system that comes with the touring is considered not the best of systems. So far what I have planned is to buy a base + sport pckg towards the end of the summer. With my WRX my first mods were all performance based, with the Z I would probably go a different route. Spacers, springs, and then focus on audio. Probably a pioneer avic double din HU and some upgraded speakers and two 10 inch subs behind the seats. I get VPP pricing from my job, so if I buy brand new I'll do the above route. But I have found a few 2012 touring Z with 6 spd for about $32k, which is about the same as a sport packaged base with VPP. I really would like the leather seats. Ahhhh I just want to buy one already lol. I hope to soon be meeting you guys at some meets and local shows!

02-13-2013, 04:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
songbong Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: houston Posts: 235 Drives: 2012 White 370z Rep Power: 13	anyone know a place that's good at painting calipers

02-14-2013, 09:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
guru Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: houston,tx Posts: 597 Drives: 2011 magblack 370z Rep Power: 15	+1 for Mike the powdercoater gurneyeagle likes this. __________________ JTRAN_MOTORSPORTS/GREDDY/MOTORDYNE/ACTION_CLUTCH/MEISTER_R/FORGESTAR/SPL/HOTCHKIS/SEIBON/KOGNITION/RECARO/CARBOTECH/STILLEN/PASSWORD_JDM

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