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

onzedge · 03-07-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

It's weird looking at colin in the second photo. He looks like a grown-up. I still remember him as a little kid -- time flies.

LMBmikeZ · 03-07-2013, 03:41 PM

I'd go with the SS brake lines JAR

AMS is not the best IMO I would go TWM from the reviews I have seen

JARblue · 03-07-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Under shroud makes oil changes easier. Not sure on cooling benefits that they advertise

I actually managed to do my last oil change using just the flap in the stock plastic undershroud (did not remove the entire thing). Cooling isn't really a concern; I just like the look

I'll see it once every few months when I do an oil change lol

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I'd go with the SS brake lines JAR

AMS is not the best IMO I would go TWM from the reviews I have seen

Do you know any differences between the Z1, Goodrich, and Stop Tech kits?

I just needed one person lol TWM FTMFW

alcheng · 03-07-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Ok I'm not supposed to know this, but my buddy getting married at the end of the month asked my wife about getting me something for the Z as a groomsman gift - he's such a bad a$$

He said something in the $100-$150 range, so I am going to ask you guys for any additional suggestions as well as your opinions on what to get

I am mostly looking at items I would not really consider buying for myself - I put them in order of least likely to purchase. The last two are definitely in the cards at some point in the car's lifetime, just not priority. I have plans for an exhaust and upgraded rotors and pads (and an oil cooler if I ever start shelling out $$$ for track days). FI will remain a dream...

Here are the items I am looking at currently:

Z Speed Performance Aluminum Undershroud ($175 from Z1)

Aluminum Power Steering Reservoir Tank, by Mishimoto ($75 from Amazon)

AMS 370Z Adjustable Short Throw Shifter ($165 from Z1 - I was always looking at the TWM as my first choice, so any input on the AMS would be appreciated)

Z1 370Z/G37 Premium Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit ($125 from Z1)

Please note, I am happy with my shift knob, hood struts, fog light, and start button. Plus I have EVO-R Z emblems that aren't yet installed.

1) Undershroud.... if you have problem on doing oil-change, than get it, is not... don't get it

2) mmm.... what's the benefits??

3) there's a chance it will affect the lifespan of the clutch components...

4) Nice and cheap and effective and practical

GaleForce · 03-07-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

1) Undershroud.... if you have problem on doing oil-change, than get it, is not... don't get it

2) mmm.... what's the benefits??

3) there's a chance it will affect the lifespan of the clutch components...

4) Nice and cheap and effective and practical

Mr.alcheng, can you explain #3?

happytheman · 03-07-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I actually managed to do my last oil change using just the flap in the stock plastic undershroud (did not remove the entire thing). Cooling isn't really a concern; I just like the look

I'll see it once every few months when I do an oil change lol

Do you know any differences between the Z1, Goodrich, and Stop Tech kits?

I just needed one person lol TWM FTMFW

Do you have the illuminated sills? Just a thought.

blackcherry20 · 03-07-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Do you have the illuminated sills? Just a thought.

good idea Happy.

I'm not even considering anything new until i get my splash guards, HU , and engine bay strut bar customized....

GaleForce · 03-07-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

good idea Happy.

I'm not even considering anything new until i get my splash guards, HU , and engine bay strut bar customized....

Ooooohh... What are you doing?

alcheng · 03-07-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

1) Undershroud.... if you have problem on doing oil-change, than get it, is not... don't get it

2) mmm.... what's the benefits??

3) there's a chance it will affect the lifespan of the clutch components...

4) Nice and cheap and effective and practical

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Mr.alcheng, can you explain #3?

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Originally Posted by alcheng

I was talking with one of my friend a while back and the side effect of a short-shifter is it wears the shifting forks and synchros in the transmission faster.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I have never heard that.

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

A short shifter simply changes the fulcrum point of the shifter. That change will not effect anything mechanical.

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Originally Posted by alcheng

The talk was way back quite some years ago and his mechanic friend explain some details to him regarding the short-throw will shorter the actually shift-time thus easier to mess up the OEM synchros.

I cannot remember the details but it's always no harm to be careful/awareness

Alright.. maybe my original post was a bit unclear thus I should clear up the question.

The short-throw kit will NOT directly damage the transmission or its components.

However, the shorter shift-time might lead to the following:

For example:

you are traveling on 2nd gear 30mph@4000rpm

change to 3rd gear at 30mph the engine speed should drop to 3000rpm thus you depress the clutch at 3000rpm

With the OEM gear throw, let says it takes 0.5s

Now you have the short-throw...

traveling on 2nd gear 30mph@4000rpm,

up-shift to 3rd... takes only 0.2s

engine speed has only drop to 3500rpm, which is not the engine speed for 3rd at 30mph....

either you depress the clutch thus you engage the clutch too early....

or you hold the clutch til the engine speed drop to 3000rpm.

^ those are the side effect I am talking about.

I hope it does make sense to you guys....

but correct me if I am wrong

GaleForce · 03-07-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I'd go with the SS brake lines JAR

AMS is not the best IMO I would go TWM from the reviews I have seen

I agree with Mike.

ZMan8 · 03-07-2013, 03:57 PM

I would also like to know difference between various ss brake line kits

onzedge · 03-07-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I would also like to know difference between various ss brake line kits

Go with Goodridge (they are industry standard) and be doen with it (IMO).

JARblue · 03-07-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

1) Undershroud.... if you have problem on doing oil-change, than get it, is not... don't get it

2) mmm.... what's the benefits??

3) there's a chance it will affect the lifespan of the clutch components...

4) Nice and cheap and effective and practical

I don't see any benefits to #1 or #2 except that I just like them

#3 is acceptable because I like the shifter and I am ok with upgrading clutch components on an as needed basis

#4

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I like the Z Speed under-shield. Besides, those guys are so cool that you just want to buy stuff from them.

Does the shroud come standard in aluminum silver? Did you pay Z1 extra for the black finish or have it done after elsewhere? I like the black

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Go with Goodridge (they are industry standard) and be doen with it (IMO).

I like the fact that those are actually stainless instead of wrapped with something that makes them look like the crappy stock lines.

onzedge · 03-07-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I don't see any benefits to #1 or #2 except that I just like them

#3 is acceptable because I like the shifter and I am ok with upgrading clutch components on an as needed basis

#4

Does the shroud come standard in aluminum silver? Did you pay Z1 extra for the black finish or have it done after elsewhere? I like the black

I like the fact that those are actually stainless instead of wrapped with something that makes them look like the crappy stock lines.

I got it from them black powder-coated and I also bought the installation bolts so I would have a complete, new set.

blackcherry20 · 03-07-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Good Afternoon Everyone

Finally got pictures downloaded last night, though I still need to resize the ones that I can actually share

I also need to go through the last week of

ing you

s have been doing

hi Jar!!!!

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Originally Posted by alcheng

JAR!!

hey alchenga-troll!!!

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I got it from them black powder-coated and I also bought the installation bolts so I would have a complete, new set.

i really like the look of the black too! I vote shroud Jar!!!

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