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Haboob 05-17-2013 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2319906)
I'm pretty sure 16 is legal in Kentucky. And 17 is legal in Texas :tiphat:
OMW to Texas to attend some HS graduations there. :ugh2:

I could fit in as a HS student for sure. :icon17: :(

kenchan 05-17-2013 09:13 AM
gooodam, everyone! :hello: TGIF :woot:

been coughing all morning due to allergies. dang... im debating whether to take claritin and gently kill my liver, or just feel like crap. :icon17:

blackcherry20 05-17-2013 09:14 AM
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Attachment 69169 in here today?!
Anybody?! :p :shakes head: :icon17:

kenchan 05-17-2013 09:17 AM
i could use a corn dog right about now, msbc! :icon17: :yum:

blackcherry20 05-17-2013 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2319939)
i could use a corn dog right about now, msbc! :icon17: :yum:
:tup: me too! Tummy growling:icon17:

kenchan 05-17-2013 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2319944)
:tup: me too! Tummy growling:icon17:
:icon18: :tup:

kenchan 05-17-2013 09:29 AM
landrape artists doing their thing on my car (other fit) outside at home. :facepalm: at least they're doing it today and not over the weekend..

ZMan8 05-17-2013 09:36 AM
:hello: all TGIF

Rain in the forecast, but it wouldn't matter as Z is on jack stands today. ;)

Haboob 05-17-2013 09:38 AM
Thought I was going to be able to keep the Z somewhat clean for more than a week, but no. There's always some sort of dirt on the road or water running across it from over-watering of grass/field, or just a broken pipe. :shakes head:

I give up. I'm going to go back to once a month wash I think.

kenchan 05-17-2013 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2319968)
:hello: all TGIF

Rain in the forecast, but it wouldn't matter as Z is on jack stands today. ;)
hi mr.zman! :tup: oh? wats' going on with your Z today? spacers? suspension mods? brake fluid change? :D

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Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2319970)
Thought I was going to be able to keep the Z somewhat clean for more than a week, but no. There's always some sort of dirt on the road or water running across it from over-watering of grass/field, or just a broken pipe. :shakes head:

I give up. I'm going to go back to once a month wash I think.
hummm... have you looked at getting these waterless washes? these are very convenient. :) just get a bunch of towels and use only one wipe so you dont drag grit.

Griot's Garage 11285 Spray-On Car Wash Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive

i get the above kit and then a gallon + towels. i use about 10 or so towel per wash. those green towels are fantastic. use product liberally to prevent swirls. :)

ZMan8 05-17-2013 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2319973)
hi mr.zman! :tup: oh? wats' going on with your Z today? spacers? suspension mods? brake fluid change? :D



hummm... have you looked at getting these waterless washes? these are very convenient. :) just get a bunch of towels and use only one wipe so you dont drag grit.

Griot's Garage 11285 Spray-On Car Wash Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive

i get the above kit and then a gallon + towels. i use about 10 or so towel per wash. those green towels are fantastic. use product liberally to prevent swirls. :)
Well suspension and spacers, plus im cleaning the whole area and detailing the wheels while they are off the car.

Any recommendations on getting rid of the rust formed on the hub part where the wheels come in contact + the hub centric ring that looks like an old water pipe :icon14::barf: I was thinking of some wd40 or pb blaster + a wire brush.

Haboob 05-17-2013 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2319973)
hi mr.zman! :tup: oh? wats' going on with your Z today? spacers? suspension mods? brake fluid change? :D



hummm... have you looked at getting these waterless washes? these are very convenient. :) just get a bunch of towels and use only one wipe so you dont drag grit.

Griot's Garage 11285 Spray-On Car Wash Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive

i get the above kit and then a gallon + towels. i use about 10 or so towel per wash. those green towels are fantastic. use product liberally to prevent swirls. :)
Hmmmmm.

I'll have to look into that. Thanks.

onzedge 05-17-2013 10:04 AM
Today:

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kenchan 05-17-2013 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2319977)
Well suspension and spacers, plus im cleaning the whole area and detailing the wheels while they are off the car.

Any recommendations on getting rid of the rust formed on the hub part where the wheels come in contact + the hub centric ring that looks like an old water pipe :icon14::barf: I was thinking of some wd40 or pb blaster + a wire brush.
sounds like fun. :tup: yah, soft wirebrush is what i would use for that, blast some RC car motor spray to clean it all off, then hit it with some engine enamel (after masking the rotor pad contact area) if you want to take it the extra mile. :p

the weird results i got from my fit was that when i used duplicolor engine enamel primer, the matte black paint chipped off after one winter season.

when i did NOT use their primer on my previous fit, the paint did NOT chip off even after 5yrs.. :confused:


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Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2319994)
Hmmmmm.

I'll have to look into that. Thanks.
yah, it's nice to have that option to clean it at home with no hose. for me it does not go any faster than washing the car with a hose and bucket, but at least i can store the car in the garage without worring about rusting my suspension bits and wat not. even with a blower, i cant get the water 100% out.

happytheman 05-17-2013 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo89 (Post 2319746)
morning all....well todays my birthday, I got to help with some horses the neighbor needs help with for a party thing she does every year....:icon17:
Hey happy burt-day brother! :tup:

Hope you have a great one!

kenchan 05-17-2013 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 2320081)
Hey happy burt-day brother! :tup:

Hope you have a great one!
:iagree:

happy b-day, nismo! :tup:

JARblue 05-17-2013 11:52 AM
:excited: to drop off my car later today

ZMan8 05-17-2013 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2320045)
sounds like fun. :tup: yah, soft wirebrush is what i would use for that, blast some RC car motor spray to clean it all off, then hit it with some engine enamel (after masking the rotor pad contact area) if you want to take it the extra mile. :p

the weird results i got from my fit was that when i used duplicolor engine enamel primer, the matte black paint chipped off after one winter season.

when i did NOT use their primer on my previous fit, the paint did NOT chip off even after 5yrs.. :confused:




yah, it's nice to have that option to clean it at home with no hose. for me it does not go any faster than washing the car with a hose and bucket, but at least i can store the car in the garage without worring about rusting my suspension bits and wat not. even with a blower, i cant get the water 100% out.
:tup: wire brush it is. However, I'm not sure I'll be painting because I would think putting paint on the hub centric ring and the center part that touches the back side of the wheel can cause vibrations because surface might not be perfectly even any more.

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2320153)
:excited: to drop off my car later today
:tup: :excited:

Pintsize725 05-17-2013 12:52 PM
Watched two runs of V8 practice, a Porsche GT3 qualifying and Pirelli track race. Called it a day on account of rumbling tummies. Had a blast!

JARblue 05-17-2013 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2320232)
Watched two runs of V8 practice, a Porsche GT3 qualifying and Pirelli track race. Called it a day on account of rumbling tummies. Had a blast!
:yum: :( :tup: :pics:

kenchan 05-17-2013 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2320163)
:tup: wire brush it is. However, I'm not sure I'll be painting because I would think putting paint on the hub centric ring and the center part that touches the back side of the wheel can cause vibrations because surface might not be perfectly even any more.

:tup: :excited:
sounds good. :tup: yah, i only use a very thin coat when i do paint it. no issues with vibration as the paint get squashed. :icon17:

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2320232)
Watched two runs of V8 practice, a Porsche GT3 qualifying and Pirelli track race. Called it a day on account of rumbling tummies. Had a blast!
:tup: rumbling V8's rumbling tummies.

kenchan 05-17-2013 01:40 PM
im not sure how people are hydroplaning in their Z's. ive tested several different tires on my Z already in a downpour at 60mph + i could not get the car to hydroplane. 36psi. factory RE050A's were fine, DW's are fine, YokAdvans are fine.

same deal with my G. ive had that car for 9yrs now, not once have i felt her hydroplane. ive driven it through heavy rain too on the expressway. S03, RE050A, S04, Pilots, etc. and even icey conditons using LM60's.

either their tread is low, psi is setup wrong, suspension is setup all wrong, using cruise control in the rain, etc. :confused:

ZMan8 05-17-2013 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2320340)
im not sure how people are hydroplaning in their Z's. ive tested several different tires on my Z already in a downpour at 60mph + i could not get the car to hydroplane. 36psi. factory RE050A's were fine, DW's are fine, YokAdvans are fine.

same deal with my G. ive had that car for 9yrs now, not once have i felt her hydroplane. ive driven it through heavy rain too on the expressway. S03, RE050A, S04, Pilots, etc. and even icey conditons using LM60's.

either their tread is low, psi is setup wrong, suspension is setup all wrong, using cruise control in the rain, etc. :confused:
I assume it's low tread. I have been on the highway in some of the craziest rain in the Z when it was relatively new (tires with good tread) and it handled itself flawlessly.

kenchan 05-17-2013 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2320347)
I assume it's low tread. I have been on the highway in some of the craziest rain in the Z when it was relatively new (tires with good tread) and it handled itself flawlessly.
yah, i think so too. seems like most folks dont know how to handle and maintain RWD cars, and quick to blame the RE050a's. while they aren't as grippy as the RE050a pole positions were, they worked fine in heavy rain on the expressway.

ZMan8 05-17-2013 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2320355)
yah, i think so too. seems like most folks dont know how to handle and maintain RWD cars, and quick to blame the RE050a's. while they aren't as grippy as the RE050a pole positions were, they worked fine in heavy rain on the expressway.
The Z is my first RWD car, so I think people just drive with lead feet. :ugh2: or speed in the rain 2x:ugh2:

kenchan 05-17-2013 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2320386)
The Z is my first RWD car, so I think people just drive with lead feet. :ugh2: or speed in the rain 2x:ugh2:
yah, quite possibly so. i dont see how people crash with VDC turned off too. for me, i turn that thing off unless im driving over icy bridge. snow driving, turned off (snow tires ofcourse).

JARblue 05-17-2013 02:33 PM
I've hydroplaned in the Z in the OEM tires as I was braking for a yield sign. The tires were bald, which in conjunction with the rain is why I was driving it instead of my wife at the time (new tires ordered but not yet arrived). The left turn light turned green as I was approaching, so I had to yield to them and pressed the brake a bit too hard and the rear let loose. The first car was probably a little freaked cause the car went pretty sideways since I had already started around the curve, but I corrected, recovered, and stopped well before the lanes converged.

kenchan 05-17-2013 02:34 PM
tirerack has a neat vid showing how braking distance change vs a new tire, tire with 4/32 left and 2/32 left in the wet.

the 2/32 is disasterous. :icon17:

LMBmikeZ 05-17-2013 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2320402)
yah, quite possibly so. i dont see how people crash with VDC turned off too. for me, i turn that thing off unless im driving over icy bridge. snow driving, turned off (snow tires ofcourse).
:iagree: unless it is crap conditions I turn that sh!t off! I find the launch is better.

kenchan 05-17-2013 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2320419)
:iagree: unless it is crap conditions I turn that sh!t off! I find the launch is better.
:tup: it is. especially when hitting 2nd gear you dont want that VDC ruining the rest of your day. :icon17:

JARblue 05-17-2013 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2320418)
tirerack has a neat vid showing how braking distance change vs a new tire, tire with 4/32 left and 2/32 left in the wet.

the 2/32 is disasterous. :icon17:
I'm pretty sure I was at 2/32 or worse when my above incident occurred. They were pretty much slicks by the time I got them replaced :icon17:

LMBmikeZ 05-17-2013 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2320425)
:tup: it is. especially when hitting 2nd gear you dont want that VDC ruining the rest of your day. :icon17:
:tup: :iagree: :driving: vdc off > vdc on

LMBmikeZ 05-17-2013 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2320427)
I'm pretty sure I was at 2/32 or worse when my above incident occurred. They were pretty much slicks by the time I got them replaced :icon17:
Mine were pretty bad, I still wish I could have gotten to go do some doughnuts and smoke them before I got my new ones put on......but getting a flat but a change to those plans :shakes head:

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps123e784a.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps530e9d8a.jpg

LMBmikeZ 05-17-2013 02:46 PM
Heading out to get some things for some projects for this ling weekend :tup:

kenchan 05-17-2013 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2320427)
I'm pretty sure I was at 2/32 or worse when my above incident occurred. They were pretty much slicks by the time I got them replaced :icon17:
:icon17: yah, that's going to be tough to stop.

reminds me of this one chick long time ago that was 'coaching' me :rolleyes: for how to mod a car :rolleyes: and she was talking about wheels (she had no f-king idea wat offset was :facepalm:), driving in the light snow with pretty much slicks :facepalm:, and crashing (well deserved. :p).


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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2320428)
:tup: :iagree: :driving: vdc off > vdc on
:tup:

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2320432)
Mine were pretty bad, I still wish I could have gotten to go do some doughnuts and smoke them before I got my new ones put on......but getting a flat but a change to those plans :shakes head:
wow, good job wearing it down evenly. :tup:

Davey 05-17-2013 02:50 PM
Stupid weather forecast... This morning they said no risk of severe weather... Now they're saying 40 mph winds and small hail, and the Z is in the parking lot. :mad:

kenchan 05-17-2013 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Davey (Post 2320446)
Stupid weather forecast... This morning they said no risk of severe weather... Now they're saying 40 mph winds and small hail, and the Z is in the parking lot. :mad:
go home now! :tup:

JARblue 05-17-2013 02:51 PM
lol that looks about right, Mike :ugh2: The wear on ours was probably a bit more even than yours cause my wife drove it with VDC ON but I would estimate it was that bad or worse. The dealer told me I couldn't drive off the lot with them (after an oil change). I lol'd and ordered some through Discount Tire later that afternoon and drove around on the bald ones for another week :icon17:

JARblue 05-17-2013 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2320449)
go home now! :tup:
:iagree:

kenchan 05-17-2013 02:56 PM
i measured my yok's the other day and front was 4/32 inner tread, 5/32 center, 6/32 outer tread.

so for me, getting pretty near the point where i want to start thinking about replacing them. this was about 4k miles.


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