m4a1mustang's Z Ver. II thread: Project Déjà Blue

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

F-ck HOA's.

I would normally agree but the HOA did stop our old neighbor from painting her house neon purple.

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would normally agree but the HOA did stop our old neighbor from painting her house neon purple.

Look, there is common sense crap like painting a house purple, and there is stuff like the bridges that are a big "wtf?"

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Look, there is common sense crap like painting a house purple, and there is stuff like the bridges that are a big "wtf?"

Here are the main concerns the HOA has with driveway bridges (I think):

1) They can block the flow of drainage water if they are clogged with debris

2) They can look like crap if they don't blend in with the road surface

Concern #2 is easy enough. Get white for concrete or black for asphalt.

Concern #1 is more difficult. Yes, you could make it a rule that the homeowner must keep the bridge free and clear of debris at all times... but it could be hard to enforce. And even if everyone does a good job at keeping their driveway bridge clear of debris... what if they go on vacation or something? I dunno.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would normally agree but the HOA did stop our old neighbor from painting her house neon purple.

Hoa is the fourth reich

[H2O_Doc]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I would normally agree but the HOA did stop our old neighbor from painting her house neon purple.

You're Z would like great parked outside a neon purple house.

[b15]

How do you like the Ark Grip exhaust? It sounds nice, how is the drone when cruising on the highway? I'm considering this exhaust because it supposedly drones the least and I like the sound better than the FI 18" resonated CBE.

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by b15

How do you like the Ark Grip exhaust? It sounds nice, how is the drone when cruising on the highway? I'm considering this exhaust because it supposedly drones the least and I like the sound better than the FI 18" resonated CBE.

I love it. No drone at cruise. It is very deep in regular driving when you are accelerating from light to light, but when you are actually cruising down the highway it doesn't drone. I'm very happy about that.

[b15]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I love it. No drone at cruise. It is very deep in regular driving when you are accelerating from light to light, but when you are actually cruising down the highway it doesn't drone. I'm very happy about that.

Looks like I've found my exhaust then! Sounds great in the videos, I was just worried about droning when cruising. Thanks for the feedback/vids

[m4a1mustang]

Glad I could help. It really is a great system. After the drone experience in my previous Z I'm really pleased with how this one turned out. I can get on the highway, relax, and listen to some music without having to deal with any uncomfortable drone. Heck, the tires are louder than the exhaust at cruise.

[b15]

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Glad I could help. It really is a great system. After the drone experience in my previous Z I'm really pleased with how this one turned out. I can get on the highway, relax, and listen to some music without having to deal with any uncomfortable drone. Heck, the tires are louder than the exhaust at cruise.

Just ordered! How was fitment? Everything lined up well?

[carlitos_370z]

man that catback sounds great and perfect!!!

[dtul]

Just read through your thread, love what you have done with your car. I've always liked the Ark Grip and I planned on getting that one once my Z comes in. Your videos really swayed me, I've heard it numerous times in videos, but yours are definitely the clearest to me. I'm gonna steal the spacers you use too, I almost feel like I'm ripping off your car since mine is going to be midnight blue too. Beautiful car though, I'll get some nice gunmetal wheels or something so I'm not ripping everything off your car lol.

[Kingbaby]

picture of driveway...

[m4a1mustang]

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

picture of driveway...

I'll do you one better...

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

And for one of the many reasons why I don't want springs...

[m4a1mustang]

Haven't updated in a while, so here's what's new:

- I finalized my winter setup and purchased Michelin Alpin PA4s, 245/45/18 all around. Mounted on the base 18" wheels I bought from Masa.



I have not tested them in any real snow yet, but in 1-2" of snowy slush they were really good. They are especially good in the dry when it's cold. Very grippy and responsive. It feels like driving on a high-performance all season tire. Hopefully we will get some meaningful snow soon so I can really give them a thorough test.

- I purchased new summer tires since my rears are just about done. Fronts still have life on them but I wanted out of the RE050As. I was going to go with the Super Sports but decided to give the Potenza S-04 a try instead. For $450 less than the Super Sports I figured it's worth a try. I went with 265/35 and 285/35. They'll be mounted in the spring.

- I bought Eibach sway bars. Well, technically they are a Christmas present and I don't get to open them until tomorrow. These two will go on the car in spring. Full stiff front, full soft rear.

- I bought Kinetix front upper control arms. Even though I am staying at stock ride height, I wanted to dial in more front camber. With these I hope to get to around -1.8 up front. I'll put these on in the spring when I do the sway bar install, then get everything aligned when I'm having my tires mounted & balanced.