spring kc meet (dust off the Z's!)

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by erkthejerk73

scumbag bosses!

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Originally Posted by bbigby64

I suggest that you guys invest in tax software like Turbo Tax. Even if the software is relatively old, you can use it to estimate your tax liability ... say about 1 to 3 years old. Then, divide your tax liability by the number of paychecks that you expect to receive. That figure will represent what you should be withholding from each of your paychecks. Do this for Federal AND State. If your withholdings are too low, then file a new W4 that specifies "an additional amount" to withholding, or you may reduce your allowances, or do a combination of both. When your income changes significantly, estimate again.

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They are actually going to help with the issue....So no harm no foul. Now I just need to ask if they will help with the price of the paint for the new kit

. Don't really want it sitting around a bunch of special ed kids that will probably damage it. I'd rather have it on my car.

bbigby64 · 02-28-2012, 02:31 PM

A few more points. When using software to estimate, enter 0 into the "Taxes you paid" field. The "Taxes you owe" field will represent your estimated tax liability for the entire year. Divide this number by the number of paychecks. This will represent your estimated withholdings per paycheck.

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bbigby64 · 02-28-2012, 02:35 PM

Great. I'm glad that your boss is going to help. :-)

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Jasonle · 02-28-2012, 03:09 PM

Im having trouble starting off quick and switching from 1st-2nd...When I press the gas pedal hard in 1st it feels like its goin really slow then switch into 2nd then i get this bad jerk..and your right about hills especially during traffic..it sucks and embarassing!

erkthejerk73 · 02-28-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

You mean the lighter spring that is talked about on this forum as the remedy to the crappy feeling clutch?

yes

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Im having trouble starting off quick and switching from 1st-2nd...When I press the gas pedal hard in 1st it feels like its goin really slow then switch into 2nd then i get this bad jerk..and your right about hills especially during traffic..it sucks and embarassing!

take your foot off of the clutch

but really sounds like something isnt right there... i dont have that problem (i dont think)

Jasonle · 02-28-2012, 03:19 PM

Man I need somebody to teach me! or show me how? I tried asking some ppl but they wont show me they just tell me "it takes practice you will get it" It feels like its dragging..like when i release the clutch and press hard on the gas it takes off slowwwww and then switching into 2nd its rough as crap. Not sure if this is normal

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Man I need somebody to teach me! or show me how? I tried asking some ppl but they wont show me they just tell me "it takes practice you will get it" It feels like its dragging..like when i release the clutch and press hard on the gas it takes off slowwwww and then switching into 2nd its rough as crap. Not sure if this is normal

Once you learn how to "float" the clutch you'll have it. I would say start off slow...the burns out will come with pratice. Take to a big empty lot. After about 3 months of playing around when I got my first manual I was able to smoke the tires in reverse and not kill it on steep hills.

Driving a manual can't really be shown...I've tried...it's all about time and learning your clutch and shifting points. If you hit the gears and rpms right you can shift without the clutch...I don't know about the newer trannys if you can do that but yeah it can be done.

edub370 · 02-28-2012, 03:27 PM

You sure you aren't feeling our cars overly aggressive vdc kicking in? it takes sooo much power away in first sometimes.

sometime when u get a chance, flip the vdc off (in an open area of course) and lay into it in first. also, first to second can be clunky in our cars. sounds like something taht may smooth out aftr some time behind the wheel.

and as for the lighter clutch helper springs: that really bums me out that that thing doesn't fix our vague clutch feel.... i was thinkin bout ordering one

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

You sure you aren't feeling our cars overly aggressive vdc kicking in? it takes sooo much power away in first sometimes.

sometime when u get a chance, flip the vdc off (in an open area of course) and lay into it in first. also, first to second can be clunky in our cars. sounds like something taht may smooth out aftr some time behind the wheel.

and as for the lighter clutch helper springs: that really bums me out that that thing doesn't fix our vague clutch feel.... i was thinkin bout ordering one

VDC button on

????? Only when it rains....was sliding sideways today in 3rd and it was still wanting more..

edub370 · 02-28-2012, 03:38 PM

BTW, to get kinda back on topic, are our cars supposed dyno in 4th gear or what?

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

BTW, to get kinda back on topic, are our cars supposed dyno in 4th gear or what?

yeah...4th seems to be the "power" gear..

sboden · 02-28-2012, 03:46 PM

I have the spring but have not put it in yet. I've gotten used to the current clutch which takes time because it is a little trickier than other clutches I've had.

edub370 · 02-28-2012, 03:55 PM

^^ agreed. it seems like when the clutch pedal feels like your grabbing and when the pressure plate actually grabs are 2 different points

erkthejerk73 · 02-29-2012, 11:56 AM

man what a slow day

edub370 · 02-29-2012, 12:48 PM

bummer. why'd the other two guys bail?

02-28-2012, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
bbigby64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 389 Drives: 10 370Z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 16	A few more points. When using software to estimate, enter 0 into the "Taxes you paid" field. The "Taxes you owe" field will represent your estimated tax liability for the entire year. Divide this number by the number of paychecks. This will represent your estimated withholdings per paycheck. Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk __________________ -Bruce

02-28-2012, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
bbigby64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 389 Drives: 10 370Z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 16	Great. I'm glad that your boss is going to help. :-) Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk __________________ -Bruce

02-28-2012, 03:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 27	Im having trouble starting off quick and switching from 1st-2nd...When I press the gas pedal hard in 1st it feels like its goin really slow then switch into 2nd then i get this bad jerk..and your right about hills especially during traffic..it sucks and embarassing! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-28-2012, 03:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 27	Man I need somebody to teach me! or show me how? I tried asking some ppl but they wont show me they just tell me "it takes practice you will get it" It feels like its dragging..like when i release the clutch and press hard on the gas it takes off slowwwww and then switching into 2nd its rough as crap. Not sure if this is normal __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-28-2012, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 22	You sure you aren't feeling our cars overly aggressive vdc kicking in? it takes sooo much power away in first sometimes. sometime when u get a chance, flip the vdc off (in an open area of course) and lay into it in first. also, first to second can be clunky in our cars. sounds like something taht may smooth out aftr some time behind the wheel. and as for the lighter clutch helper springs: that really bums me out that that thing doesn't fix our vague clutch feel.... i was thinkin bout ordering one __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-28-2012, 03:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 22	BTW, to get kinda back on topic, are our cars supposed dyno in 4th gear or what? __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-28-2012, 03:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 18	I have the spring but have not put it in yet. I've gotten used to the current clutch which takes time because it is a little trickier than other clutches I've had. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

02-28-2012, 03:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 22	^^ agreed. it seems like when the clutch pedal feels like your grabbing and when the pressure plate actually grabs are 2 different points __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-29-2012, 11:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
erkthejerk73 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: cincinnati Posts: 927 Drives: 13 F150 FX4 eb Rep Power: 17	man what a slow day

02-29-2012, 12:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 22	bummer. why'd the other two guys bail? __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq Last edited by edub370; 02-29-2012 at 01:00 PM.

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