Semtex's Monterey Blue 370Z

theDreamer · 04-28-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Brand new set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s FTW!

Even better -- I got them at wholesale through a contact and didn't have to pay sales tax!

http://www.the370z.com/members/semte...sport-ps2s.jpg

For this next year I am going to throw on V12, and if I upgrade wheels next year I am really tempted to jump over to the RE-11 but if I stay stock wheels I am definitely trying the NT05.

semtex · 04-28-2010, 01:38 PM

V12? Not familiar with that one.

theDreamer · 04-28-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

V12? Not familiar with that one.

Hankook V12, they seem to be (on this forum), a solid alternative to the stock tires for those not looking for extra grip or performance. My car is still some what my daily driver, but I hope to have a second vehicle soon.

semtex · 04-28-2010, 02:11 PM

". . . not looking for extra grip or performance."

Sorry, string does not compute. Error. Error. Error.

theDreamer · 04-28-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

". . . not looking for extra grip or performance."

Sorry, string does not compute. Error. Error. Error.

I know, but some people on this forum want longer tire life with similar grip as stock while others want better grip and just say "tire life, what is that?"

semtex · 04-28-2010, 02:24 PM

You get both improved grip and tire life with PS2s. Treadwear is 220 vs. 140 on the RE-050s. But, alas, improving both at the same comes at a price, literally. PS2s don't come cheap.

theDreamer · 04-28-2010, 02:36 PM

Very true, will be looking forward to your review of this, both now and in the future on how they hold up over time.
How many miles did you put on the stock RE50s?

semtex · 04-28-2010, 02:39 PM

10.5k miles. The fronts are still good. It's the rears that are shot. I'm into the wear bars.

MightyBobo · 04-28-2010, 02:40 PM

BTW, how much of a gain did you get with the LT's, Ben?

semtex · 04-28-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

BTW, how much of a gain did you get with the LT's, Ben?

It's um . . . complicated. I posted the results here: F.I. Long-Tube Headers installed - Review/Pics/Vids/Dyno

MightyBobo · 04-28-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

It's um . . . complicated. I posted the results here: F.I. Long-Tube Headers installed - Review/Pics/Vids/Dyno

Looks straight forward to me

lol

BOLIO 671 · 04-29-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

ETA is 8 weeks. And yes, I plan to do a review, dyno for comparison, etc. That's the whole point!

You are one DIE HARD enthusiast

Are you selling your Stillen CBE/Shorty Headers or are you keeping them around to see how the numbers turn up?

semtex · 04-29-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

You are one DIE HARD enthusiast

Are you selling your Stillen CBE/Shorty Headers or are you keeping them around to see how the numbers turn up?

FS: Berk HFCs + Stillen Ceramic-Coated Headers

CBE will also go up for sale when I get the F.I.

k20z3 · 05-02-2010, 01:02 AM

Wow enjoyed reading the thread LOVED LOVED your exhaust video on p.14

semtex · 09-23-2010, 08:55 AM

Well folks, the time has come. I lose the Z next week.

Semtex's parts for sale

On the upside, I did have a nice little 'last blast' with the Z last week:

04-28-2010, 01:38 PM	#212 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	V12? Not familiar with that one. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-28-2010, 02:11 PM	#214 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	". . . not looking for extra grip or performance." Sorry, string does not compute. Error. Error. Error. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-28-2010, 02:24 PM	#216 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	You get both improved grip and tire life with PS2s. Treadwear is 220 vs. 140 on the RE-050s. But, alas, improving both at the same comes at a price, literally. PS2s don't come cheap. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-28-2010, 02:36 PM	#217 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Very true, will be looking forward to your review of this, both now and in the future on how they hold up over time. How many miles did you put on the stock RE50s? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-28-2010, 02:39 PM	#218 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	10.5k miles. The fronts are still good. It's the rears that are shot. I'm into the wear bars. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-28-2010, 02:40 PM	#219 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	BTW, how much of a gain did you get with the LT's, Ben? __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

05-02-2010, 01:02 AM	#224 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Wow enjoyed reading the thread LOVED LOVED your exhaust video on p.14 __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

09-23-2010, 08:55 AM	#225 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Well folks, the time has come. I lose the Z next week. Semtex's parts for sale On the upside, I did have a nice little 'last blast' with the Z last week: __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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