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Rusty 12-10-2015 09:03 AM

Nice. :tup: Looks like a V-nose.

Mike 12-10-2015 06:21 PM

4' extended V nose with a slant top

ENT-Z 12-20-2015 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 3364533)
as the car is all done. But, I picked up my new trailer for it yesterday. 8.5x20 with a side awning, and 4' dragster ramp flap on the rear door for easy loading and a winch installed.
http://imageshack.com/a/img903/8257/c7oPZ1.jpg

I'd imagine that plus the Z is pushing the towing capacity of the Cayenne?

Mike 12-20-2015 11:58 PM

I'll have about 1000 lbs to spare once all loaded. 3200 trailer, 3000 Z and about 500 in tires and gear, 6700. Cayenne is rated for 7700.

need4speed255 12-21-2015 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 3372693)
I'll have about 1000 lbs to spare once all loaded. 3200 trailer, 3000 Z and about 500 in tires and gear, 6700. Cayenne is rated for 7700.

How much is the trailer rated for?

Mike 12-22-2015 05:16 PM

10000. have 5200# axles. Although when I went to take delivery at factory, they had the smaller axles on it and had to take it back and swap them out. Glad I caught that it only had 5 lug wheels and not 6 before leaving.

TerribleONE 12-22-2015 05:19 PM

Nice setup!

BuckeyeZ 12-22-2015 09:27 PM

Nice trailer. I had a track buddy that used to bring his car to the track in a very similar set-up. Even though I didn't have a trailer, I loved using his....shade, protection from the wind, rain......every tool I ever needed....

Mike 06-05-2016 02:56 PM

Latest mod:
Just put this on friday at the track between sessions. Gives a noticeably firmer pedal. Not a huge change, but noticeable. Highly recommend it.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/brakes...ce-p-9538.html

https://www.z1motorsports.com/imageG...inderBrace.jpg

Rusty 06-05-2016 06:53 PM

Thanks for the heads up! :tup:

HKYStormFront 06-05-2016 08:22 PM

Dustin got one of those for his 350 and yeah, I could feel a difference after. Just makes the brake pedal feel more "solid" overall.

Mike 08-16-2018 06:45 PM

ready to sell. Getting out of the track game. 17k if interested, and a great enclosed trailer for 5 more is available, but only with sale. going to eventually put it on bring a trailer if noone is interested, but posting here first

Rusty 08-16-2018 08:33 PM

It's been a long time Mike. Sorry to see you getting out of it. :( You influenced a lot of people, including me. :tup: So what are your plans now?

Mike 08-17-2018 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3779319)
It's been a long time Mike. Sorry to see you getting out of it. :( You influenced a lot of people, including me. :tup: So what are your plans now?

just done tracking. getting older and doing other things now. Also have a new GT3 on order that should be here in november, and doing some projects with my Z31.

Chuck33079 08-17-2018 09:56 AM

These two things do not compute. :rofl2:

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 3779405)
just done tracking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 3779405)
have a new GT3 on order


JARblue 08-17-2018 10:10 AM

I could sell a couple of cars to come up with the cash. Unfortunately, it's just not practical to daily drive a racecar :(

Best wishes for your future endeavors. Please stick around and share them with the forum :tiphat:
I've got the Fairlady Z (blue lettering) white strut bar and matching engine cover you did for daisuke way back when - my absolute favorite cosmetic mod and always an eye-catcher :tup:

Hotrodz 08-17-2018 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 3779405)
just done tracking. getting older and doing other things now. Also have a new GT3 on order that should be here in november, and doing some projects with my Z31.

I get it when your passion kind of runs out. I'm older but new to the track scene. I used to have a bass boat and tournament fish, had 2 or 3 bird dogs. No bass boat and my only bird dog is 15. Still love to hunt and fish just not rabid about it as used to be. Good luck and stay in touch.

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Rusty 08-17-2018 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 3779415)
These two things do not compute. :rofl2:

:iagree:

Mike 10-19-2018 07:12 PM

Sold the car and trailer last weekend. Was kind of sad, but also kind of nice to see the new owner thrashing it at Road Atlanta for ZCON today.

Rusty 10-19-2018 08:14 PM

Life moves on. Things come and go.

You still doing powder coating?

God-Speed 10-19-2018 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3793528)
Life moves on. Things come and go.

You still doing powder coating?

:iagree::iagree:

Mike 10-20-2018 08:16 AM

No, I retired that business a bit more than a year ago. When I was promoted to Captain at Delta, I started to cut it back, but realized I had to be either in business and committed to it, or not. Had to start it due to the pay cuts after 9/11 and Delta's bankrupcy, but have fully recovered from that now,and then some. For about 10 years I worked 28-30 days per month between both jobs.

Rusty 10-20-2018 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 3793587)
No, I retired that business a bit more than a year ago. When I was promoted to Captain at Delta, I started to cut it back, but realized I had to be either in business and committed to it, or not. Had to start it due to the pay cuts after 9/11 and Delta's bankrupcy, but have fully recovered from that now,and then some. For about 10 years I worked 28-30 days per month between both jobs.

You do what you have to do to pay for your hobbies. :icon17:

You should hook up with Onzedge. He flies Delta about twice a week.

Good luck to you with your future plans. :tup:

Don't be a stranger either. :tup:

Mike 03-18-2019 04:51 PM

this is what I got after selling the Z
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/4760/WwkbM6.jpg

Ordered it August 8th, took delivery December 8th.

HKYStormFront 03-18-2019 06:59 PM

sex on wheels!

Rusty 03-18-2019 07:49 PM

:yum:

:driving:

:tup:

Mike 03-18-2019 10:26 PM

It’s a manual, with a copy of Nissan’s first ever SRM!

Rusty 03-18-2019 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 3835184)
It’s a manual, with a copy of Nissan’s first ever SRM!

Does it work like what's on the Z?

Thought Porsche gave up on the manual. :rofl2:

Is it a 2019?

God-Speed 03-19-2019 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 3835118)
this is what I got after selling the Z
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/4760/WwkbM6.jpg

Ordered it August 8th, took delivery December 8th.

It works for me. Very Nice Mike, hope you enjoy the new ride!! :tup:

Mike 07-07-2023 08:24 AM

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I'm back!!!!!!

SG4247 07-07-2023 10:25 AM

Hell Yea!

I actually just saw one that color today. Very cool in person!

FL 4Motion 07-22-2023 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 4042218)
I'm back!!!!!!

Congrats buddy!

Love that burgundy red color.

Those wheels really set it off. Blacking out that stupid silver “katana blade” accent is definitely the way to go.

EZT 07-23-2023 08:09 PM

Congrats Mike! I’m still rocking the Volk GTS you powder coated 10+ years ago!

Rusty 07-23-2023 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 4042218)
I'm back!!!!!!

WELCOME BACK MIKE!!!!!! :tup:

How in hell did I miss this????

See you got a new Z. :tup: Get tired of that Porsche?

danegrey 07-24-2023 09:26 AM

welcome back and nice looking new Z
:happydance:

gbrettin 07-31-2023 07:56 AM

Mike! Hah, We're friends on FB and I didn't know this was you on here. lol

blackcherry20 07-31-2023 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 4042218)
I'm back!!!!!!

:happydance: :vuvuzela:
It’s cool!! Congrats!

Mike 08-11-2023 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 4043405)
WELCOME BACK MIKE!!!!!! :tup:

How in hell did I miss this????

See you got a new Z. :tup: Get tired of that Porsche?

Nope! Z is my daily. currently have a 23 718 Spyder, 23 Macan GTS and a 93 968

Mike 08-11-2023 10:06 AM

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lowered and swapped the red brakes for gray from the 370.


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