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

BoneZ · 01-01-2021, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abm89

Your continental apparently has a 50K mile limited warranty according to the corporate website. the manufacturer might be able to replace it. I'm running the Extreme contact sports, and mine don't seem to wear fast enough so i can have an excuse to get new tires.

https://www.continentaltire.com/prod...535zr19-100y/?

I'm running my first set of those now. They do seem to be holding up rather well.

Spooler · 12-30-2020, 06:29 PM

Your alignment is the issue. Make sure you set dead middle of spec for the toe both front and rear. It has to be perfect. Once you align on new tires, don't have it checked again
until it is time for new tires. Setting the alignment on used tires never works well.

JARblue · 12-30-2020, 09:03 PM

Drive harder... that should even out the wear across the tire

cv129 · 12-30-2020, 09:50 PM

DWS's don't wear out to nothing in 16k miles.

How many miles does your car have?

Sure the inspection guy wasn't fcuking with you?

KingZTX · 12-31-2020, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

DWS's don't wear out to nothing in 16k miles.

How many miles does your car have?

Sure the inspection guy wasn't fcuking with you?

Honestly, that's what I thought for the first few hours after failing. But when I got down to take pictures of the tread and felt across it, the left rear tire was pretty much level on the inner part of the rubber. They measured 2/32 but I feel like thats generous. Pretty damn bald. The right rear is not as bad. Could be closer to 4/32 than 3, but I'm no pro--especially without a tread measure

I'm at 85,500 miles.

I put these tires on in 08/20 and have put ~16,000 on them since.

Think I may just be buying new rubber and following Spooler's advice (with a sprinkle of JAR's advice as well).

BettyZ · 01-01-2021, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KingZTX

Honestly, that's what I thought for the first few hours after failing. But when I got down to take pictures of the tread and felt across it, the left rear tire was pretty much level on the inner part of the rubber. They measured 2/32 but I feel like thats generous. Pretty damn bald. The right rear is not as bad. Could be closer to 4/32 than 3, but I'm no pro--especially without a tread measure

I'm at 85,500 miles.

I put these tires on in 08/20 and have put ~16,000 on them since.

Think I may just be buying new rubber and following Spooler's advice (with a sprinkle of JAR's advice as well).

My summer Contis would wear out around 8-10k. My alignment was spot-on.

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PaulZ370 · 01-03-2021, 03:47 AM

Just ordered a pair of unbelievably Bad-AZZ new Headlights from Z1 Motorsports - the Morimoto 370Z XB LED Headlights... Damn Sexy, Can't wait to put them on my Z. Piano Black with LED DRL's and Flashing Amber Turn Signal with three LED projectors... ought to look Amazing on a Brilliant Silver Z. Pulled the trigger on them despite the heavy price tag, but boy they are SO worth it... Along with that purchase, also coming is an Aluminum Engine Undershroud as well as 10mm Wheel Spacers with Extended Studs for all four corners to push the wheels out a little... Figured in for a penny in for a pound, and boy that's a lot of Pennies and a Lot of "Pounds" (US Dollars actually...LOL). Not telling anybody in my immediate circle of friendZ or family until I install these babies and let them drool with Shock and Awe at the unexpected Bad-AZZ sight... Damn I want them now!

KingZTX · 01-03-2021, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

Just ordered a pair of unbelievably Bad-AZZ new Headlights from Z1 Motorsports - the Morimoto 370Z XB LED Headlights... Damn Sexy, Can't wait to put them on my Z. Piano Black with LED DRL's and Flashing Amber Turn Signal with three LED projectors... ought to look Amazing on a Brilliant Silver Z. Pulled the trigger on them despite the heavy price tag, but boy they are SO worth it... Along with that purchase, also coming is an Aluminum Engine Undershroud as well as 10mm Wheel Spacers with Extended Studs for all four corners to push the wheels out a little... Figured in for a penny in for a pound, and boy that's a lot of Pennies and a Lot of "Pounds" (US Dollars actually...LOL). Not telling anybody in my immediate circle of friendZ or family until I install these babies and let them drool with Shock and Awe at the unexpected Bad-AZZ sight... Damn I want them now!

Was eyeing these the other day. My wallet can't afford it, but after I sit down and have a few chats with him, maybe I can convince him...

Going to need pics when they are on!

PaulZ370 · 01-04-2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZTX

Was eyeing these the other day. My wallet can't afford it, but after I sit down and have a few chats with him, maybe I can convince him...

Going to need pics when they are on!

You bet - Pictures will be posted on here right after install, which will be within a week of receipt pending a day off...

Good Luck convincing your Wallet! It didn't take much convincing on my end once I saw these Babies on Z1... In Fact, I was trying hard to talk myself into NOT doing this, but that Failed Big Time, and within 4 hours of first laying eyes on them... LOL!

Ah, the joys of being Single...

PaulZ370 · 01-07-2021, 11:52 AM

The MORIMOTOs are in!

They showed up 4 days after ordering from Z1 along with a little gift... I know what I'll be doing this weekend!!!!

1.jpg

2.jpg

3.jpg

4.jpg

PaulZ370 · 01-08-2021, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

The MORIMOTOs are in!

They showed up 4 days after ordering from Z1 along with a little gift... I know what I'll be doing this weekend!!!

Ok GuyZ and GalZ,

Quick Update: I decided to go ahead with the installation today. I ran into a few minor things that I was documenting as I proceeded, until I got to a show stopper. The wiring harness provided by Morimoto to hook up the DRL's from the Fuse Box by the Battery is way too short! The shorter end that's supposed to go to the Passenger side Light didn't even make it past the Strut Tower Brace, and the longer end that's supposed to go all the way around the front to the Driver's side Light barely made it to the middle of the Radiator area... Hmmm. A quick call to Z1 Motorsports and spoke to Raymond. He did his installation on his Z by splicing a wire into the harness to extend it, but he suggested calling Morimoto as he could not rightly remember the wire gauge. I called Morimoto and talked to their Customer Service Rep... and he tells me they sell Harness Extenders!

....I quickly pointed out to him politely that I just spent $1,400+ on these headlights and that the least he can do is send the extensions to me as this is Morimoto's error not mine, and certainly not Z1 Motorsports

... and ... he did...

So now I am waiting on the Harness Extenders to come in before completing the installation. My Poor Z is in pieces in the Garage...! Dang it

!

PS: I did suggest to the Morimoto guy that they should start including these harness extenders in their light kits, and I called Raymond back at Z1 and let him know that Morimoto has these harness extenders.. so now, everyone knows!

Anyways, PICS:
Short End of Harness.gif

Long End of Harness.gif

TreeSemdyZee · 01-08-2021, 04:09 PM

??? Did their engineer have a hot date and forgot to finish the job?
That's pretty poor for something that expensive that is a vehicle specific product.

PaulZ370 · 01-15-2021, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

REFERENCE MORIMOTO HEADLIGHTS:

So now I am waiting on the Harness Extenders to come in before completing the installation.

Extensions are in. They are actually one cable with two extensions in it and it has to be "Skinned" (Very Carefully so as not to damage the wiring insulation of each individual extension). I did plug them into the short harness on the car and they extended to each headlight with plenty of slack left. This worked out good after all. In the first picture, you'll see the Extension Harness Cat#GTR.H044, Ballast Output Extension Cable (40" Long) from Morimoto:

Extension Harness.jpg Extension Cable

Extensions Unjacketed.jpg Extensions Removed from Outer Jacket

Extension to Driver's Side Headlight.jpg Driver Side Headlight Extension

Extension to Pass Side Headlight.jpgPassenger Side Headlight Extension

A Black Z34 · 01-03-2021, 10:26 AM

Installed the motordyne catback w/ some non-resonated test pipes last night...

Couldn't really push it, because in typical Washington fashion, it was pouring all day.

However, initial impressions...while the motordyne catback is incredibly expensive, it is worth every cent (in my opinion). From the aesthetic look of it (which really matters since it'll be under your car for the entire ownership), but more importantly, the sound is just fantastic. It has a deep rumble, but is also very tame until you punch it. I liked my muffler delete before, but this is much more refined while still having some bite to it. It also gets rid of that drone noise from the muffler delete, which is nice...

That being said, first time I've put non-resonated TPs, and will be the last time. That rasp...ooo weee. Not my thing. I've always been an ART pipe guy, and see why most people go art pipes + motordyne catback...I'll have to decide between switching to resonated TPs or full LTHs when my wallet is ready.

Tractionless · 01-11-2021, 11:10 AM

Ported 350 upper, ported 370 lower and HFC's installed over the weekend. Should provide a nice surge of power!

12-30-2020, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,067 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684393	Your alignment is the issue. Make sure you set dead middle of spec for the toe both front and rear. It has to be perfect. Once you align on new tires, don't have it checked again until it is time for new tires. Setting the alignment on used tires never works well. Last edited by Spooler; 12-30-2020 at 06:32 PM.

12-30-2020, 09:03 PM	#3 (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	Drive harder... that should even out the wear across the tire __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-30-2020, 09:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,265 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	DWS's don't wear out to nothing in 16k miles. How many miles does your car have? Sure the inspection guy wasn't fcuking with you? __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 12-30-2020 at 09:56 PM.

01-03-2021, 03:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 17	New Upgrades! Just ordered a pair of unbelievably Bad-AZZ new Headlights from Z1 Motorsports - the Morimoto 370Z XB LED Headlights... Damn Sexy, Can't wait to put them on my Z. Piano Black with LED DRL's and Flashing Amber Turn Signal with three LED projectors... ought to look Amazing on a Brilliant Silver Z. Pulled the trigger on them despite the heavy price tag, but boy they are SO worth it... Along with that purchase, also coming is an Aluminum Engine Undershroud as well as 10mm Wheel Spacers with Extended Studs for all four corners to push the wheels out a little... Figured in for a penny in for a pound, and boy that's a lot of Pennies and a Lot of "Pounds" (US Dollars actually...LOL). Not telling anybody in my immediate circle of friendZ or family until I install these babies and let them drool with Shock and Awe at the unexpected Bad-AZZ sight... Damn I want them now! __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

01-07-2021, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 17	MORIMOTO's! The MORIMOTOs are in! They showed up 4 days after ordering from Z1 along with a little gift... I know what I'll be doing this weekend!!!! 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

01-08-2021, 04:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	??? Did their engineer have a hot date and forgot to finish the job? That's pretty poor for something that expensive that is a vehicle specific product. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

01-03-2021, 10:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
A Black Z34 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: WA Posts: 64 Drives: 16 370 Nismo Tech 6M Rep Power: 11833	Installed the motordyne catback w/ some non-resonated test pipes last night... Couldn't really push it, because in typical Washington fashion, it was pouring all day. However, initial impressions...while the motordyne catback is incredibly expensive, it is worth every cent (in my opinion). From the aesthetic look of it (which really matters since it'll be under your car for the entire ownership), but more importantly, the sound is just fantastic. It has a deep rumble, but is also very tame until you punch it. I liked my muffler delete before, but this is much more refined while still having some bite to it. It also gets rid of that drone noise from the muffler delete, which is nice... That being said, first time I've put non-resonated TPs, and will be the last time. That rasp...ooo weee. Not my thing. I've always been an ART pipe guy, and see why most people go art pipes + motordyne catback...I'll have to decide between switching to resonated TPs or full LTHs when my wallet is ready.

01-11-2021, 11:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,355 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Ported 350 upper, ported 370 lower and HFC's installed over the weekend. Should provide a nice surge of power! __________________ Toys Not Tots

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