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m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 08:17 AM

Pre-Meet & "Caravan" for AAM Competition Season Opener May 4 (TOMORROW)
 
Guys and gals,

Sorry to be throwing this together so late, but here it goes. If you want to meet up before the AAM open house and cruise over together:

What: Pre-Meet at our usual Columbia Location followed by a short caravan over to AAM

When: Saturday, May 4th @ 8:45AM. Please arrive around 8:45. We'll get coffee and BS a little before leaving at 9:15ish to arrive at AAM early.

Where: 6201 Columbia Crossing Circle, Columbia, MD (Standard TARGET parking lot location)

"Caravan" Route: Columbia to AAM

Let me know if you're in so I know who I need to wait on.

Attending:
1. m4a1mustang + Dana
2. Masa
3. ZCarMan
4. Patricia (Abarth)
5. craig.pulliam
6. GM_Traitor3.5
7. Vicster
8. StangerGT (in his Jeep)
9. ZOLE
10. Aniceh

Maybe: b1adesofcha0s, 2theextreme

Fail: MightyBOBO, eastwest2300

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 08:27 AM

845am...wtf?! :facepalm:

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2298407)
845am...wtf?! :facepalm:

Gives us time to get coffee and BS. We leave by 9:15 to put us at AAM around 9:30 so we *should* be able to park together and in a good spot. :tup:

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 08:31 AM

Doesnt it start at 10am?

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 08:31 AM

It does. But the goal is to ARRIVE EARLY to get good parking and stick together.

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2298416)
It does. But the goal is to ARRIVE EARLY to get good parking and stick together.

ahhhh. k. got it.

craig.pulliam 05-03-2013 08:33 AM

I'll be there.

Listen, I need thought on the spacers/camber thing. I installed 25mm spacers on the rear last night and they are perfect. Nice and flush. But to the naked eye there looks to be some negative camber going on after the install. Am I trippin or do I need to get this think aligned?

I searched for this for a while last night but nobody seems to have a definitive answer.

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig.pulliam (Post 2298418)
I'll be there.

Listen, I need thought on the spacers/camber thing. I installed 25mm spacers on the rear last night and they are perfect. Nice and flush. But to the naked eye there looks to be some negative camber going on after the install. Am I trippin or do I need to get this think aligned?

I searched for this for a while last night but nobody seems to have a definitive answer.

Z runs a good bit of negative rear camber stock. When you add a spacer it will enhance the look to the naked eye, and you do probably gain some negative camber since you are pushing the wheel further out. Technically you shouldn't need an alignment after a spacer install.

This is mine on 20mm:

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Masa 05-03-2013 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig.pulliam (Post 2298418)
I'll be there.

Listen, I need thought on the spacers/camber thing. I installed 25mm spacers on the rear last night and they are perfect. Nice and flush. But to the naked eye there looks to be some negative camber going on after the install. Am I trippin or do I need to get this think aligned?

I searched for this for a while last night but nobody seems to have a definitive answer.

Camber was always there, the Z's factory spec is -1.8* ~ -2.2*. It just wasn't noticeable since the wheels were tucked into the body. With spacers it just amplifies the OEM camber specs. :tup:

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 08:41 AM

When we installed the springs and rear camber arms, I got an alignment done after.

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 08:44 AM

Which makes sense because those are springs and camber arms. ;)

Anyways, back on topic please.

craig.pulliam 05-03-2013 08:44 AM

Thanks guys. Yeah I figured during hard cornering a little negative camber probably makes the wheels bite when the car leans into a corner, but that's pure conjecture.

2theextreme 05-03-2013 08:44 AM

I'm a maybe since I still haven't heard back about my Z yet. At this point, I think I won't be able to pick it up until Saturday mid-morning.

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme (Post 2298437)
I'm a maybe since I still haven't heard back about my Z yet. At this point, I think I won't be able to pick it up until Saturday mid-morning.


Keep me posted.

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 09:00 AM

Im leaning towards getting there at 930, if yall are there, great, if not i'll be meeting yall there.

GM_Traitor3.5 05-03-2013 09:01 AM

Count me in.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...8qeg6-xCUs10Xy

craig.pulliam 05-03-2013 09:07 AM

There is a crazy back road near here called Dogwood road that I test drove my car (at the salesmans request) on before I bought it.

Vicster 05-03-2013 09:17 AM

Add me to the list Steve!

Looks like there's a Chick-fil-a around the corner from where we will be meeting... so I will be stopping there first to pick up some breakfast. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2298435)
Which makes sense because those are springs and camber arms. ;)

Anyways, back on topic please.

Obligitory... http://i.imgur.com/5aEQ0ke.gif

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 09:18 AM

Very nice! Looks like we'll end up with a pretty good turnout on such short notice. I think aniceh will be added to the list soon. :tup:

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 09:25 AM

Steve you make me feel bad because Im gonna be late... damn you.:roflpuke2:

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 09:53 AM

No worries man. If we can, we'll try to save you a parking spot.

GM_Traitor3.5 05-03-2013 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2298565)
No worries man. If we can, we'll try to save you a parking spot.

Let's put an empty 5 gallon gas canister to save a spot for Dee :stirthepot:

Vicster 05-03-2013 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5 (Post 2298583)
Let's put an empty 5 gallon gas canister to save a spot for Dee :stirthepot:

Better yet, does anyone have the tire that would make his set complete? We could just throw that in a spot and EVERYONE would know it's his spot.

:happydance:

GM_Traitor3.5 05-03-2013 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicster (Post 2298587)
Better yet, does anyone have the tire that would make his set complete? We could just throw that in a spot and EVERYONE would know it's his spot.

:happydance:

You crazy? We gotta pay for gas as well :bowrofl:

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5 (Post 2298583)
Let's put an empty 5 gallon gas canister to save a spot for Dee :stirthepot:

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

notice that Im still NOT complaining about gas prices...

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicster (Post 2298587)
Better yet, does anyone have the tire that would make his set complete? We could just throw that in a spot and EVERYONE would know it's his spot.

:happydance:

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl: you dont have to worry about that, im bringing the Honda S2000.:driving:

Vicster 05-03-2013 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2298592)
:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl: you dont have to worry about that, im bringing the Honda S2000.:driving:

Ohh nice. But wait! Will that make me the only GRiP with MAZOC tomorrow!?

I was hoping we could do some sort of nerdy sound off!

j/k-ofc :rofl2:

Z Stig 05-03-2013 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5 (Post 2298583)
Let's put an empty 5 gallon gas canister to save a spot for Dee :stirthepot:

He'd be more likely to show up if it was a FULL 5 gallon can. :stirthepot: :bowrofl:

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicster (Post 2298596)
Ohh nice. But wait! Will that make me the only GRiP with MAZOC tomorrow!?

I was hoping we could do some sort of nerdy sound off!

j/k-ofc :rofl2:

:roflpuke2:

Watch out though, you have ARK haters hiding everywhere..:ugh2::ugh2:

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z Stig (Post 2298600)
He'd be more likely to show up if it was a FULL 5 gallon can. :stirthepot: :bowrofl:

hmmmmm, I dont know, I keep both vehicles topped off with gas, there'd be no value in that.:ugh2::ugh2:

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 10:26 AM

on topic!!!

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2298642)
on topic!!!

:iagree::iagree::iagree:

Vicster 05-03-2013 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2298673)
:iagree::iagree::iagree:

Yeah we do too...

http://i.imgur.com/yOErQb2.jpg

Z Stig 05-03-2013 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2298642)
on topic!!!

:ohsnap1: Sorry... SInce I'm not able to go to this event, I'll :gtfo2: out of this thread.

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 10:45 AM

Just trying to keep the clutter down so I don't miss out on anyone. :)

shadoquad 05-03-2013 11:03 AM

Probably not doing this. Gotta get up early and wash the car, I'm not getting up even earlier lol

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 2298755)
Probably not doing this. Gotta get up early and wash the car, I'm not getting up even earlier lol

Coming to AAM at least?

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 11:24 AM

Do you anticipate a lot of cars being at this event? excluding MAZOC.

m4a1mustang 05-03-2013 11:27 AM

Dude... go to the AAM meet thread. :icon17:

eastwest2300 05-03-2013 11:31 AM

Damn it steve, i thought I was on topic!:eekdance:


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