What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

JARblue · 09-04-2018, 10:46 AM

I ran every gear to at least 5K RPMs during break-in.

radix023 · 09-04-2018, 11:28 AM

I got into work very early today, so I switched back to the house for the afternoon (two meetings, 3 and 4pm to do).

On the way I stop at the Costco @285 and 75 to tank up.

From there I had just passed the Windy Hill exit, heading up to the Delk exit and I'm the right hand lane and passing a big rig on my left (it's an uphill there).

Compact car swerves over right in front of me, must have cut over two lanes, most likely seeking to cut across the gore to make the Windy Hill exit. Brake pretty much pegged to the floor. I'm on the Michelin A/S 3+ all season tire, not a performance tire and frankly I expected to squeal, slide and have to back off/pump brakes. No squeal, no slide, everything in the car shifts forward (some stuff into the passenger footwell). I think I got within 8 inches of their bumper.

One weird thing I noticed was that the VDC disable had switched back to on. I'm not sure if the computer did that when the ABS had to kick in or maybe the button just pushed itself with inertia.

I don't recommend the experience (checks shorts) but the ABS certainly paid for itself today.

mishuko · 09-04-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I ran every gear to at least 5K RPMs during break-in.

Cant say i had in 5 or 6 (not enough space) but def hit 5 many times in 1 2 and 3. Few times on hwy in 4th. Just avoiding over 3k before coolant guage moves. Typical even on my old car. Once coolant warm ill open up and rev to 5.

I think once i pass 500 ill give her a nice wot to redline. Still trying to be easy ish on launches while clutch breaks in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by radix023

I got into work very early today, so I switched back to the house for the afternoon (two meetings, 3 and 4pm to do).

On the way I stop at the Costco @285 and 75 to tank up.

From there I had just passed the Windy Hill exit, heading up to the Delk exit and I'm the right hand lane and passing a big rig on my left (it's an uphill there).

Compact car swerves over right in front of me, must have cut over two lanes, most likely seeking to cut across the gore to make the Windy Hill exit. Brake pretty much pegged to the floor. I'm on the Michelin A/S 3+ all season tire, not a performance tire and frankly I expected to squeal, slide and have to back off/pump brakes. No squeal, no slide, everything in the car shifts forward (some stuff into the passenger footwell). I think I got within 8 inches of their bumper.

One weird thing I noticed was that the VDC disable had switched back to on. I'm not sure if the computer did that when the ABS had to kick in or maybe the button just pushed itself with inertia.

I don't recommend the experience (checks shorts) but the ABS certainly paid for itself today.

Buddy glad youre safe. Thats l that matters!

Spooler · 09-04-2018, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radix023

I got into work very early today, so I switched back to the house for the afternoon (two meetings, 3 and 4pm to do).

On the way I stop at the Costco @285 and 75 to tank up.

From there I had just passed the Windy Hill exit, heading up to the Delk exit and I'm the right hand lane and passing a big rig on my left (it's an uphill there).

Compact car swerves over right in front of me, must have cut over two lanes, most likely seeking to cut across the gore to make the Windy Hill exit. Brake pretty much pegged to the floor. I'm on the Michelin A/S 3+ all season tire, not a performance tire and frankly I expected to squeal, slide and have to back off/pump brakes. No squeal, no slide, everything in the car shifts forward (some stuff into the passenger footwell). I think I got within 8 inches of their bumper.

One weird thing I noticed was that the VDC disable had switched back to on. I'm not sure if the computer did that when the ABS had to kick in or maybe the button just pushed itself with inertia.

I don't recommend the experience (checks shorts) but the ABS certainly paid for itself today.

Gotta love ATL traffic. Bunch of crazies up there.

Nick370 · 09-04-2018, 11:39 AM

(YESTERDAY) Changed the oil... didnt take no pics dooeee

R1talin · 09-04-2018, 05:59 PM

Finally finished my headlights and got my wheels put back on after powder coating
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ramoszx12r · 09-08-2018, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by R1talin

Finally finished my headlights and got my wheels put back on after powder coating
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That looks good man.

ramoszx12r · 09-05-2018, 06:36 PM

Install high flow cats, know all I need is a custom tune.
Time to make and apoitment. RJM clutch pedal is next.
PS: also tinted my windows.

mishuko · 09-07-2018, 09:36 AM

Stalled my car on my way home. Was slipping clutch without gassing at all as i was easing up a hill / at a light. Putput bap.

Oopps lol

Well atleast the clutch grips

JARblue · 09-07-2018, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

Stalled my car on my way home. Was slipping clutch without gassing at all as i was easing up a hill / at a light. Putput bap.

Oopps lol

Well atleast the clutch grips

Don't worry. You'll have it figured out by the time you get your next Z

mishuko · 09-08-2018, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Don't worry. You'll have it figured out by the time you get your next Z

I blame that damn clutch pedal lol

Rusty · 09-08-2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

I blame that damn clutch pedal lol

Have to learn to drive around car issues. What do you think we did back in the '70's. You adapted your driving style to the car. Not the other way around. Millennial's now adays. If it ain't perfect, go to their safe places.

Leingod · 09-08-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Have to learn to drive around car issues. What do you think we did back in the '70's. You adapted your driving style to the car. Not the other way around. Millennial's now adays. If it ain't perfect, go to their safe places.

Or just upgrade to a clutch helper spring ya amateur! Hahahaha

ramoszx12r · 09-08-2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Have to learn to drive around car issues. What do you think we did back in the '70's. You adapted your driving style to the car. Not the other way around. Millennial's now adays. If it ain't perfect, go to their safe places.

mishuko · 09-09-2018, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Have to learn to drive around car issues. What do you think we did back in the '70's. You adapted your driving style to the car. Not the other way around. Millennial's now adays. If it ain't perfect, go to their safe places.

I cant bitch and moan that its the pedal and not my inadequate skill? The shame!!!!

09-04-2018, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I ran every gear to at least 5K RPMs during break-in. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-04-2018, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
radix023 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 114 Drives: 2016-370z-silver-m6 Rep Power: 9	The full oh sh!t ABS test I got into work very early today, so I switched back to the house for the afternoon (two meetings, 3 and 4pm to do). On the way I stop at the Costco @285 and 75 to tank up. From there I had just passed the Windy Hill exit, heading up to the Delk exit and I'm the right hand lane and passing a big rig on my left (it's an uphill there). Compact car swerves over right in front of me, must have cut over two lanes, most likely seeking to cut across the gore to make the Windy Hill exit. Brake pretty much pegged to the floor. I'm on the Michelin A/S 3+ all season tire, not a performance tire and frankly I expected to squeal, slide and have to back off/pump brakes. No squeal, no slide, everything in the car shifts forward (some stuff into the passenger footwell). I think I got within 8 inches of their bumper. One weird thing I noticed was that the VDC disable had switched back to on. I'm not sure if the computer did that when the ABS had to kick in or maybe the button just pushed itself with inertia. I don't recommend the experience (checks shorts) but the ABS certainly paid for itself today.

09-05-2018, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	Install high flow cats, know all I need is a custom tune. Time to make and apoitment. RJM clutch pedal is next. PS: also tinted my windows. __________________ Tony Ramos

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