Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

osbornsm · 03-26-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

i have 410 miles on the viper already!

Damn, you must have scuffed the bottom of the tires!!

pierre026 · 03-26-2015, 09:23 AM

new mods done to my Z..Should be back in Chicago from deployment in April or may..hope to see some meets while i'm home

ZMan8 · 03-30-2015, 11:03 PM

Who is interest in a Furious 7 meet this Saturday?

Meulen · 03-31-2015, 12:02 PM

Is it Spring yet!?

osbornsm · 04-01-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

Is it Spring yet!?

Yes.

osbornsm · 04-02-2015, 09:28 AM

Any thoughts on upgrading the Rear diff to a Quaife from the VLSD?

Should be less than $2k all in.
- Is the stock VLSD worth anything?

I don't recall driving (aggressively) in a car with a "real" rear diff ever.

Discuss...

The Dimer · 04-02-2015, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Any thoughts on upgrading the Rear diff to a Quaife from the VLSD?

Should be less than $2k all in.
- Is the stock VLSD worth anything?

I don't recall driving (aggressively) in a car with a "real" rear diff ever.

Discuss...

I also want to do this, but can't really offer any additional information from a 370z standpoint.

I can say that one of my buddy's dad had a 240sx with an RB swap and a Quaife rear diff and that thing was awesome.

ZMan8 · 04-02-2015, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Any thoughts on upgrading the Rear diff to a Quaife from the VLSD?

Should be less than $2k all in.
- Is the stock VLSD worth anything?

I don't recall driving (aggressively) in a car with a "real" rear diff ever.

Discuss...

I would say it would be a big improvement both on and off the track. Also, upgrading the bushings to solid or maybe poly since you dd. I don't think the stock VLSD is worth much, but I'm sure someone who tracks often may want to take if off your hands. I would maybe hold on to it and swap it back in when you want to sell the car.

ZMan8 · 04-02-2015, 12:02 PM

Furious 7 meet:

Saturday April 4th
Movie time is 9:50 PM
AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield, Schaumburg

Premeet location for drinks/food is TBA in surround area
6PM-8PM

fire165 · 04-06-2015, 01:31 AM

^^damn. I saw this a little to late.
By the way. First time I get pulled over in the Z.
Tiny burb called Stone Park on Mannheim Rd.
Early morning, with flow of traffic, but got lit up anyways.
He tells me right away; the speed limit is 30, you have illegal tint, and no front plate.
No ticket, but thats another story. Careful around that area.

ZMan8 · 04-06-2015, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fire165

^^damn. I saw this a little to late.
By the way. First time I get pulled over in the Z.
Tiny burb called Stone Park on Mannheim Rd.
Early morning, with flow of traffic, but got lit up anyways.
He tells me right away; the speed limit is 30, you have illegal tint, and no front plate.
No ticket, but thats another story. Careful around that area.

Glad you didn't get a ticket. To be honest, I have only heard of Chicago and a handful of villages (mostly Elk Grove Village) giving people trouble for tints or plates.

The Dimer · 04-06-2015, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fire165

^^damn. I saw this a little to late.
By the way. First time I get pulled over in the Z.
Tiny burb called Stone Park on Mannheim Rd.
Early morning, with flow of traffic, but got lit up anyways.
He tells me right away; the speed limit is 30, you have illegal tint, and no front plate.
No ticket, but thats another story. Careful around that area.

What's your tint setup? He can't give you a ticket for tint without measuring it first since you're allowed to have 35% all the way around (minus the windshield) or as dark as you want in the back with nothing on the sides or front.

I've been pulled over for no front plate twice in two different cars, but never given a ticket. It seems like most cops just use it to remind you they are the one in power and could be mean, but they're going to be merciful.

ferburg · 04-06-2015, 05:52 PM

I've had the meter maid give me a ticket in the city for "not displaying front plate properly." It was in the from windshield at the time; bought the front license plate bracket shortly after. Never got hassled for tints in the rear and sides when I got pulled over by the city cops or state troopers though.

fire165 · 04-07-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

What's your tint setup? He can't give you a ticket for tint without measuring it.

I got 20% all around. No, he never did bother to measure my tint.
I really like how my 20% looks....I'll take my chances with tints and no front plates.
I wonder if the color of my Z has anything to do with being pulled over.

jlo370z · 04-07-2015, 06:26 PM

800 miles on the Viper already. Almost as many as I put on the Z last year lol

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03-30-2015, 11:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Who is interest in a Furious 7 meet this Saturday? __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-31-2015, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3391	Is it Spring yet!? __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

04-02-2015, 09:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 425	Any thoughts on upgrading the Rear diff to a Quaife from the VLSD? Should be less than $2k all in. - Is the stock VLSD worth anything? I don't recall driving (aggressively) in a car with a "real" rear diff ever. Discuss... __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

04-02-2015, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Furious 7 meet: Saturday April 4th Movie time is 9:50 PM AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield, Schaumburg Premeet location for drinks/food is TBA in surround area 6PM-8PM __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

04-07-2015, 06:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
jlo370z Im a Fireball Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ill in noise Posts: 3,370 Drives: 11 370z Red 6spd Rep Power: 43427	800 miles on the Viper already. Almost as many as I put on the Z last year lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ❝The Jlo370Z Build❞ 523HP \| 455 ftb tq \| 11.5 PSI \| 93 Octane *2017 Porsche 991.2 C4!l*

03-26-2015, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
pierre026 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: fort campbell, ky Posts: 6 Drives: 2010 nissan 370 7AT Rep Power: 11	new mods done to my Z..Should be back in Chicago from deployment in April or may..hope to see some meets while i'm home

04-06-2015, 01:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
fire165 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago burbs. Posts: 242 Drives: 14.370Z. Auto Sport Rep Power: 14	^^damn. I saw this a little to late. By the way. First time I get pulled over in the Z. Tiny burb called Stone Park on Mannheim Rd. Early morning, with flow of traffic, but got lit up anyways. He tells me right away; the speed limit is 30, you have illegal tint, and no front plate. No ticket, but thats another story. Careful around that area.

04-06-2015, 05:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
ferburg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 36 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MS M6 Rep Power: 13	I've had the meter maid give me a ticket in the city for "not displaying front plate properly." It was in the from windshield at the time; bought the front license plate bracket shortly after. Never got hassled for tints in the rear and sides when I got pulled over by the city cops or state troopers though.

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