The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXIV

Leingod · 08-10-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Well **** that's no darn good. I've never even heard of that happening, but not so fond of being the first either.

I'd better ask Anthony about the quality control of these things..

Mainly track people or hitting potholes 3 feet deep, but it still happens. Just launching can snap spokes. i'd just be careful is all. They're knockoffs and cheap for a reason.

ChaseZ · 08-10-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

Your house must smell nice right now.

Actually it's very very faint odor... at least so far.

30 mins @ 250
Cool 30 mins
30 mins @ 400
Cool 30 mins
30 mins @ 600!!!!!
Cool before you even think about touching them lol

I'm baking at 400 right now.

JARblue · 08-10-2016, 02:15 PM

https://www.google.com/search?q=varr...HZQwBOgQsAQIJA

ChaseZ · 08-10-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

https://www.google.com/search?q=varr...HZQwBOgQsAQIJA

Holy ****

Pardon my French

Leingod · 08-10-2016, 02:20 PM

I do wonder if insurance would cover something like that though... Say a wheel snaps and you damage the suspension. Needs new fender, caliper, strut, etc. Or if insurance would go after the company that sold the wheels. hmmmmm

ChaseZ · 08-10-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I do wonder if insurance would cover something like that though... Say a wheel snaps and you damage the suspension. Needs new fender, caliper, strut, etc. Or if insurance would go after the company that sold the wheels. hmmmmm

It's a good question, and not terribly difficult to find an answer to with a phone call to my broker.

However, what if a spoke snaps at any kind of speed. Then the least of my concerns are whether insurance will cover a fender and coilover!

Cheating out is one thing, but if it becomes dangerous at the expense of your wallet then that's quite another.

I have had knockoff wheels before R8 reps on my Audi, and never had a problem, but that quick google search yeilded a lot of very specific results which doesn't really sit all that well with me.

Leingod · 08-10-2016, 02:22 PM

Volk, BBS, RAYS, ADVAN, or SAMS are my go to wheels for previous cars. Any wheel has a chance to snap. But the risk is minimized if bought from a reputable known maker.

Like JAR said. The stock RAYS are some of the best still for the Z.

ChaseZ · 08-10-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Volk, BBS, RAYS, ADVAN, or SAMS are my go to wheels for previous cars. Any wheel has a chance to snap. But the risk is minimized if bought from a reputable known maker.

Like JAR said. The stock RAYS are some of the best still for the Z.

Oh I won't argue with that, that list hits my preferences more or less too. Can't deny I like the idea of getting rims and tires for less than half a set of rims alone mind you.

But this clearly doesn't seem to be the best idea. Maybe not as bad as it's made out to be but still enough to give me pause.

At the end of the day it is the difference between having new wheels this summer or waiting and adding that onto the winter project list. And some things are worth waiting for without question.

Then again no matter what I have a bit of a hard time choking down $1100 per rim for Advan GTs... especiLly when I have to pay duty, shipping and a 30% exchange rate on top of that!

Leingod · 08-10-2016, 02:31 PM

When google gives you direct answers, you know it's a severe issue

ChaseZ · 08-10-2016, 02:59 PM

Going in for their last half hour bake. Turns out my oven only goes up to 550f but am sure that's close enough. Even though the clear had all night to set up with all this heating and cooling it is flowing out flawlessly. Darn tailpipes have a better paint job than the car lol

ChaseZ · 08-10-2016, 04:35 PM

Absolutely love the color of heat treated titanium. Just clear, nothing else. Pictures do not do it justice! Plus it rained like hell when I was out earlier so that car is filthy so that doesn't help

(Click for big)

This is one seriously hard finish. I can't see anything marring it whatsoever.

Leingod · 08-10-2016, 04:38 PM

Test drove the Xterra. I was impressed. Seats weren't really comfy, but it was quiet, had tons of torque after about a 2 second hesitation, and visibility was decent. Didn't get a chance to drive the Juke. I may need to do some research on any issues with 06 Xterra's.

ChaseZ · 08-10-2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Test drove the Xterra. I was impressed. Seats weren't really comfy, but it was quiet, had tons of torque after about a 2 second hesitation, and visibility was decent. Didn't get a chance to drive the Juke. I may need to do some research on any issues with 06 Xterra's.

What about an 06ish Pathfinder?

That's actually what I set out to buy before I ended up with the Escape..

Leingod · 08-10-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

What about an 06ish Pathfinder?

That's actually what I set out to buy before I ended up with the Escape..

I can't find anything within 100 miles of my area for cheap pathfinders.

ChaseZ · 08-10-2016, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I can't find anything within 100 miles of my area for cheap pathfinders.

That's exactly how I ended up with the Escape. When I first started looking there were quite a few Pathfinders in that description, Muranos too actually. then they all seemed to dry up and I wasn't in a position to wait.

08-10-2016, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	https://www.google.com/search?q=varr...HZQwBOgQsAQIJA __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-10-2016, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	I do wonder if insurance would cover something like that though... Say a wheel snaps and you damage the suspension. Needs new fender, caliper, strut, etc. Or if insurance would go after the company that sold the wheels. hmmmmm __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

08-10-2016, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Volk, BBS, RAYS, ADVAN, or SAMS are my go to wheels for previous cars. Any wheel has a chance to snap. But the risk is minimized if bought from a reputable known maker. Like JAR said. The stock RAYS are some of the best still for the Z. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

08-10-2016, 02:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	When google gives you direct answers, you know it's a severe issue __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

08-10-2016, 04:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Test drove the Xterra. I was impressed. Seats weren't really comfy, but it was quiet, had tons of torque after about a 2 second hesitation, and visibility was decent. Didn't get a chance to drive the Juke. I may need to do some research on any issues with 06 Xterra's. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

08-10-2016, 02:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94684	Going in for their last half hour bake. Turns out my oven only goes up to 550f but am sure that's close enough. Even though the clear had all night to set up with all this heating and cooling it is flowing out flawlessly. Darn tailpipes have a better paint job than the car lol

08-10-2016, 04:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94684	Absolutely love the color of heat treated titanium. Just clear, nothing else. Pictures do not do it justice! Plus it rained like hell when I was out earlier so that car is filthy so that doesn't help (Click for big) This is one seriously hard finish. I can't see anything marring it whatsoever.

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