The State of Iowa?

370ZYZFR1 · 12-14-2014, 05:03 PM

I store mine in the garage for the winter but just put it up for sale.

ElVee · 12-15-2014, 10:50 AM

I should have had mine out last week since it was dry for the most part. I didn't even think about it until Friday, and of course it gets wet and misty since then. Otherwise, no, I slum around in a '14 corolla s leaser.

pitbull1981 · 01-24-2015, 03:31 PM

Council Bluffs, checking in.

swj123 · 01-26-2015, 08:07 PM

Mike here with a 2013 magnetic black 370z in West Des Moines near Waukee.
And I think I have seen the 2009 from Clive for sale on Craigslist. Just got mine last June.

SwissCheese · 01-26-2015, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swj123

Mike here with a 2013 magnetic black 370z in West Des Moines near Waukee.
And I think I have seen the 2009 from Clive for sale on Craigslist. Just got mine last June.

That reminds me, I saw a black 370Z the other day in West Des Moines, at the intersection of 50th and EP True. It pulled into the gas station, but kept going over to the strip mall area. I can't remember which day it was (Thursday afternoon, maybe?).

swj123 · 01-26-2015, 09:52 PM

Lets see that's the gas station across from Dalhs. I don't think that was me. But if the streets are dry I am usually driving around WDM somewhere.
I'm retired, just turned 60 and got this Z last summer when my 2012 Altima burnt up.

I'm waiting for my tax return to get some new speakers and a amp.
I put this HU in when I got it in June

Kenwood Excelon DDX8901HD DVD receiver at Crutchfield.com

but need to finish up with some decent speakers. Looking at Hertz or Focals. Not sure what I am going to end up with. And one of these in the back.

Custom Sub Enclosure | Affordable Sub Box

SwissCheese · 01-26-2015, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swj123

Lets see that's the gas station across from Dalhs. I don't think that was me. But if the streets are dry I am usually driving around WDM somewhere.
I'm retired, just turned 60 and got this Z last summer when my 2012 Altima burnt up.

I'm waiting for my tax return to get some new speakers and a amp.
I put this HU in when I got it in June

Kenwood Excelon DDX8901HD DVD receiver at Crutchfield.com

but need to finish up with some decent speakers. Looking at Hertz or Focals. Not sure what I am going to end up with. And one of these in the back.

Custom Sub Enclosure | Affordable Sub Box

Nice. The guy from Clive is (or was) selling a sub enclosure like that. I'm not sure if he still has it. He has a thread on here:

2009 370Z Black sport touring 13k miles

SwissCheese · 02-09-2015, 09:12 PM

Last Thursday afternoon I saw a red 370Z on I235. Anybody on here?

SwissCheese · 03-25-2015, 09:44 PM

Spring Bump! Anything happening in the next couple of weeks? Also, can anyone recommend a shop to installing my FI test pipes and exhaust?

GrooveStyle · 03-26-2015, 11:14 AM

I think they were planning on April 25th in Cottonwood for a BBQ. Nothing official sent out yet tho.

GrooveStyle · 03-26-2015, 11:15 AM

Glad to hear you went with the FI exhaust!! You're gonna love it.

SwissCheese · 03-26-2015, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrooveStyle

Glad to hear you went with the FI exhaust!! You're gonna love it.

I hope so! It's been sitting in my basement since November! I'm ready to throw it on!

SwissCheese · 04-12-2015, 07:22 PM

Well, Central Imports is installing my exhaust stuff on Tuesday. Anybody ever work with them?

GrooveStyle · 04-13-2015, 10:36 PM

My only experience was during a Dyno day. They didn't tie down my car correctly and pushed my exhaust into my bumper, melting it underneath. They also couldn't get a torque reading easily. Probably fine for your exhaust install, but I'd be weary of getting on the dyno. If you do watch them VERY carefully. They do a lot of Honda builds. I've heard good things in general for them, just had a bad experience. Should be fine for your exhaust install.

SwissCheese · 04-15-2015, 07:46 PM

Well, Central Imports did the install yesterday, and (as far as I can tell) they did a great job. I went with Resonated Test Pipes and the catback with 18" resonators. I'm happy with the sound. A little bit of drone at certain RPMs, but overall it's not bad at all. Absolutely no rasp, either!

Here are some pics. The only thing I'm worried about is that with the NISMO bumper, the tips don't look like they go out as far as they should. I'm sure it's fine, but I'm just worried that without the cats, stuff might build up on the bumper (see last 2 pics).

02-09-2015, 09:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	Last Thursday afternoon I saw a red 370Z on I235. Anybody on here? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

03-25-2015, 09:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	Spring Bump! Anything happening in the next couple of weeks? Also, can anyone recommend a shop to installing my FI test pipes and exhaust? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

04-12-2015, 07:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	Well, Central Imports is installing my exhaust stuff on Tuesday. Anybody ever work with them? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

04-15-2015, 07:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	Well, Central Imports did the install yesterday, and (as far as I can tell) they did a great job. I went with Resonated Test Pipes and the catback with 18" resonators. I'm happy with the sound. A little bit of drone at certain RPMs, but overall it's not bad at all. Absolutely no rasp, either! Here are some pics. The only thing I'm worried about is that with the NISMO bumper, the tips don't look like they go out as far as they should. I'm sure it's fine, but I'm just worried that without the cats, stuff might build up on the bumper (see last 2 pics). GrooveStyle likes this. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

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12-14-2014, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 12	I store mine in the garage for the winter but just put it up for sale.

12-15-2014, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	I should have had mine out last week since it was dry for the most part. I didn't even think about it until Friday, and of course it gets wet and misty since then. Otherwise, no, I slum around in a '14 corolla s leaser.

01-24-2015, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
pitbull1981 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: iowa Posts: 5 Drives: '11 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Council Bluffs, checking in.

01-26-2015, 08:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
swj123 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 39 Drives: 2016 370Z roadster Rep Power: 12	Mike here with a 2013 magnetic black 370z in West Des Moines near Waukee. And I think I have seen the 2009 from Clive for sale on Craigslist. Just got mine last June.

01-26-2015, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
swj123 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 39 Drives: 2016 370Z roadster Rep Power: 12	Lets see that's the gas station across from Dalhs. I don't think that was me. But if the streets are dry I am usually driving around WDM somewhere. I'm retired, just turned 60 and got this Z last summer when my 2012 Altima burnt up. I'm waiting for my tax return to get some new speakers and a amp. I put this HU in when I got it in June Kenwood Excelon DDX8901HD DVD receiver at Crutchfield.com but need to finish up with some decent speakers. Looking at Hertz or Focals. Not sure what I am going to end up with. And one of these in the back. Custom Sub Enclosure \| Affordable Sub Box

03-26-2015, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
GrooveStyle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 230 Drives: '12 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	I think they were planning on April 25th in Cottonwood for a BBQ. Nothing official sent out yet tho.

03-26-2015, 11:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
GrooveStyle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 230 Drives: '12 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	Glad to hear you went with the FI exhaust!! You're gonna love it.

04-13-2015, 10:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
GrooveStyle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waterloo, Iowa Posts: 230 Drives: '12 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	My only experience was during a Dyno day. They didn't tie down my car correctly and pushed my exhaust into my bumper, melting it underneath. They also couldn't get a torque reading easily. Probably fine for your exhaust install, but I'd be weary of getting on the dyno. If you do watch them VERY carefully. They do a lot of Honda builds. I've heard good things in general for them, just had a bad experience. Should be fine for your exhaust install.