[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

Z Stig · 06-22-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

To be clear, we're talking about racing at 75-80 where that sort of thing is legal/encouraged.

75-80

Good for you guys! I am not a big drag guy. That is really hard on cars! Clutches, engines and egos are often damaged at drag racing.

Good luck if you decide to do that.

dmhenderson · 06-22-2013, 01:35 PM

Probably won't - like I said but if I do, it'll be before I upgrade my clutch. I'll be lucky if I get 6 months out of it when the SC goes in.

Z Stig · 06-22-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Probably won't - like I said but if I do, it'll be before I upgrade my clutch. I'll be lucky if I get 6 months out of it when the SC goes in.

But once you put one of those after-market clutches in there, that should last a lot longer, right? I have not researched an SC kit and all the peripherals that go along with the upgrade. I think I'll stick with NA for this Z. I say that now, but once I see you step away from me, I may say "I want one!!!! ".

dmhenderson · 06-22-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

But once you put one of those after-market clutches in there, that should last a lot longer, right? I have not researched an SC kit and all the peripherals that go along with the upgrade. I think I'll stick with NA for this Z. I say that now, but once I see you step away from me, I may say "I want one!!!! ".

It'll be the next thing I do.

Edit: Starting to read up on clutches. Looks like South Bend or JWT have a more durable (slightly heavier) clutch/flywheel offering for FI cars.

MightyBobo · 06-22-2013, 01:44 PM

I finally had to fix my first blown bike tire.

I feel like I've popped my bicycle cherry.

Z Stig · 06-22-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

I finally had to fix my first blown bike tire.

I feel like I've popped my bicycle cherry.

Did it cause a worse situation when it went? I had a front tire on our tandem go out suddenly at 15+ mph leading into a turn, ended up in the grass against the embankment. No injuries (to us or the bike)but my Wife was not to happy since she was "along for the ride".

What kind of bike do you ride, mountain or road? I'm thinking a out getting a recumbent and selling my Santana tandem and my Marin racing bike.

Masa · 06-22-2013, 03:59 PM

Did a test fitment of my new setup today to make sure I had plenty of clearance with the brakes. Can't wait to have them on.

shadoquad · 06-22-2013, 05:04 PM

eastwest2300 · 06-22-2013, 05:22 PM

I hope you fellas had a good time today.

Vicster · 06-22-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

Did a test fitment of my new setup today to make sure I had plenty of clearance with the brakes. Can't wait to have them on.

Bro... sick. Can't wait to see the laces tied of those babies.

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I hope you fellas had a good time today.

Yeah man, it was a great day!

Crazy thing on my way home tonight; while on 495 just after getting off 95, I changed lanes from behind someone in the fast lane doing like 70 and gave it a little push just to kinda get ahead of some traffic but very quickly dropped back down to 70...when suddenly I see a car FLY up behind me - had to be doing a good 90. The car gets right on my ***, and I figured to myself, maybe this person thought I was going to really take off. Well, they probably did - suddenly I got the spotlight! I was like..oh ****...but I just kept driving along because no lights. When there was a break to the right, MDST move to the right and takes off then takes the next exit. **** was wild...

MightyBobo · 06-22-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

Did it cause a worse situation when it went? I had a front tire on our tandem go out suddenly at 15+ mph leading into a turn, ended up in the grass against the embankment. No injuries (to us or the bike)but my Wife was not to happy since she was "along for the ride".

What kind of bike do you ride, mountain or road? I'm thinking a out getting a recumbent and selling my Santana tandem and my Marin racing bike.

Negative. Didn't even realize it was down til I got home. Good sized chunk of glass found it's way into my tire.

I own a Specialized Sirrus Sport. Nothing fancy, but it does me well...

Sent from my Galaxy S3

eastwest2300 · 06-23-2013, 08:05 AM

you almost got pulled....

dmhenderson · 06-23-2013, 01:55 PM

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And you thought I was kidding about lamination

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eastwest2300 · 06-23-2013, 07:33 PM

Hey fellas, Im coming up on 6k miles..

Vicster · 06-23-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Hey fellas, Im coming up on 6k miles..

I'm coming up on about 3 times that.

Anyone watching Nik Wallenda walk across the Grand Canyon here soon?
Skywire Live: Grand Canyon Tightrope Walk: Discovery Channel

06-22-2013, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	Probably won't - like I said but if I do, it'll be before I upgrade my clutch. I'll be lucky if I get 6 months out of it when the SC goes in. __________________

06-22-2013, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 54	I finally had to fix my first blown bike tire. I feel like I've popped my bicycle cherry. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

06-22-2013, 03:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 22	Did a test fitment of my new setup today to make sure I had plenty of clearance with the brakes. Can't wait to have them on. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

06-22-2013, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	I hope you fellas had a good time today. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

06-23-2013, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	you almost got pulled.... __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

06-22-2013, 05:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888

06-23-2013, 01:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1372013694.252124.jpg And you thought I was kidding about lamination Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

06-23-2013, 07:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	Hey fellas, Im coming up on 6k miles.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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