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ZeeingAround 09-01-2011 06:19 PM
Looked closely at the tail of the car today only to find scratches near the emblem where the cat was using the spoiler as a perch. Looks like the Porter cable has to come back out.

onzedge 09-01-2011 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround (Post 1293666)
Looked closely at the tail of the car today only to find scratches near the emblem where the cat was using the spoiler as a perch. Looks like the Porter cable has to come back out.
Pu55y troubles?

Fire 09-01-2011 06:40 PM
I'm back :crying: Freakin poured at cruise night. I almost had to bail my interior before getting the top up :shakes head: Even with the remote top closing the interior got wet.

Footloose301 09-01-2011 08:26 PM
I got my RE-11's installed today 285/35/19's on stock suspension and wheels. No spacers.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...1/e6c4254f.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...1/6ec5b593.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...1/e369e961.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...1/7c40419b.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...1/66c1a3f3.jpg

Over the next few weeks I'll get some 255's for the front and lowering springs or budget friendly coilovers (Stance GR+ maybe?) and still debating if I want spacers because I intend to AutoX and 1/4 the car. Any other suggestions? Oh ya, might grab that Stillen front splitter for a lip.

onzedge 09-01-2011 08:43 PM
Footloose -- looks good, man. :tup:

Fire 09-01-2011 08:45 PM
I don't think spacers would negatively effect you auto cross. I would avoid side blades as you might not want something sticking out on the side. Just my :twocents: I'm looking to auto cross mine next year. It's a little hard being that I work every other weekend.

nmjaxx9 09-01-2011 08:52 PM
Had a near death experience with a tractor trailer, other than that everything is good. :tup:

onzedge 09-01-2011 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9 (Post 1293859)
Had a near death experience with a tractor trailer, other than that everything is good. :tup:
What is with the tractor trailers lately? :eekdance:

nmjaxx9 09-01-2011 09:01 PM
I dont think they can see us lil Z cars :icon17:

happytheman 09-01-2011 09:50 PM
Footloose, those RE11's look so :yum:

Skeeterbop 09-01-2011 10:27 PM
Nice wheels footloose. Snce last week I've started driving as if i'm invisible to other drivers. Last Wednesday I had someone back in to my passenger side door while parked. Got the damage appraised today and it goes in to the shop Tuesday to get fixed. Won't mention how many people have cut me off over the last few weeks. One question though footloose, have you had a chance to evaluate the RE-11s?

kenchan 09-01-2011 10:52 PM
lookin good, footloose! :tup:

FromG2Z 09-01-2011 11:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZeeingAround (Post 1293666)
Looked closely at the tail of the car today only to find scratches near the emblem where the cat was using the spoiler as a perch. Looks like the Porter cable has to come back out.
Zee, my porter (pc) is always our as sometimes have to spot buff a certain area that i may have sometimes. Just keep it handy and wash the pads well.

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1293990)
lookin good, footloose! :tup:
question for footloose or anyone else. Are there any issues with running 285's in the rear and 255's on STOCK rays???? They don't stick out too far or cause to much flex?

Other than that, it looks great.

Alchemy 09-01-2011 11:21 PM
^you can run those tires no prob.

gurneyeagle 09-02-2011 06:59 AM
I managed to nick the bumper of my two week old car when I pulled into my parking place at work just a smidge too close to the corner of a support pillar that graces my spot (assigned). AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

However............

since I now live in Texas, and the State requires a front plate, the nick will be covered by the plate bracket. So who was complaining about front plates?

Once again, an invasive, all protecting government has come to the rescue of a dumbass! It's nice to know Big Brother is watching out for me.

I've petitioned Governor Perry to install foam rub strips on all curbing in the State so as to protect my rims from inevitable rash. He hasn't gotten back to me yet, but I did notice two Black Suburbans in front of the house today, so I assume those are the guys from the highway department.

kenchan 09-02-2011 07:03 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1294011)
^you can run those tires no prob.
:iagree:

SPOHN 09-02-2011 07:27 AM
Drove my car to work with the windows down. Love how the mornings are getting cooler.

Nick911sc 09-02-2011 07:45 AM
Just dropped my car off for an oil change, state inspection, berk cbe install and helper spring :tup:

Now I'm off to my desk job :thumbsdown:

onzedge 09-02-2011 07:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick911sc (Post 1294171)
Just dropped my car off for an oil change, state inspection, berk cbe install and helper spring :tup:

Now I'm off to my desk job :thumbsdown:
That is a nice Z car to do list. I will be like Christmas at the send of the day.

Lastly -- desk jobs!!!! Yay!!! :icon14:

Footloose301 09-02-2011 07:51 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Skeeterbop (Post 1293967)
One question though footloose, have you had a chance to evaluate the RE-11s?
So far I've got about 100 miles on them. 70 in dry and they feel great so far. I won't truly know how good they are until they have broken into the camber of my car. Obviously it still spins thru first and a bit thru second but like I said, they don't have 100% traction yet until they're broken in.

However, after I left class last night it was pouring outside, I was completely confident at 80mph. No signs of hydroplaning or anything. With the stock RE050A tires I couldn't do 45mph when they were bald(obviously), the tail of the car would be all over the place just driving straight down the parkway. When the RE050A's were new I would be able to go 60-70mph in pouring rain and that was as far as I felt that I could safely go. Even launching in the rain last night from 0-80mph with the RE-11's was as good as launching the RE050A's in dry. I love these so far and they should only get better.

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1294003)
question for footloose or anyone else. Are there any issues with running 285's in the rear and 255's on STOCK rays???? They don't stick out too far or cause to much flex?

Other than that, it looks great.
They don't stick out at all. These are pretty much flush with the wheels. The stock tires have a stretched look to them that I hate and the stock front tires are almost flush with the wheel. Makes the car uneven looking if you ask me.

Some people run 305's in the rear without issues but since they're too wide for the wheel you actually lose out on a full 305 contact patch because the sides of the tires are pulled in to fit the wheel. I would not run 305's unless you just want bragging rights, but your traction is no better and you pay a lot more for those bragging rights.

I was able to play a little bit yesterday after the tires and the front end feels really light in comparison. Can't wait to get a matching set for the front.

Alchemy 09-02-2011 08:04 AM
^ I have 295's on mine and I love em. Almost went 305's but as you said I didnt feel like paying the extra for "braggin rights". I kinda wish I did though.

Nick911sc 09-02-2011 09:49 AM
^^ I like your forgestar F14's :tup:

FromG2Z 09-02-2011 10:01 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Footloose301 (Post 1294176)
So far I've got about 100 miles on them. 70 in dry and they feel great so far. I won't truly know how good they are until they have broken into the camber of my car. Obviously it still spins thru first and a bit thru second but like I said, they don't have 100% traction yet until they're broken in.

However, after I left class last night it was pouring outside, I was completely confident at 80mph. No signs of hydroplaning or anything. With the stock RE050A tires I couldn't do 45mph when they were bald(obviously), the tail of the car would be all over the place just driving straight down the parkway. When the RE050A's were new I would be able to go 60-70mph in pouring rain and that was as far as I felt that I could safely go. Even launching in the rain last night from 0-80mph with the RE-11's was as good as launching the RE050A's in dry. I love these so far and they should only get better.



They don't stick out at all. These are pretty much flush with the wheels. The stock tires have a stretched look to them that I hate and the stock front tires are almost flush with the wheel. Makes the car uneven looking if you ask me.

Some people run 305's in the rear without issues but since they're too wide for the wheel you actually lose out on a full 305 contact patch because the sides of the tires are pulled in to fit the wheel. I would not run 305's unless you just want bragging rights, but your traction is no better and you pay a lot more for those bragging rights.

I was able to play a little bit yesterday after the tires and the front end feels really light in comparison. Can't wait to get a matching set for the front.
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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1294196)
^ I have 295's on mine and I love em. Almost went 305's but as you said I didnt feel like paying the extra for "braggin rights". I kinda wish I did though.
So you guys are saying, for my next tire purchase, I can just get either 285 or 295's for rears, and 255's for fronts and just mount them directly with no other changes, on my stock 19" Rays?!?!? If so... sweeeeet!

Footloose, what did you mean by get a matching set for the front? You don't like your 255's in front??? Stock is 245, so it looks like you're going 10 over?

Nick911sc 09-02-2011 10:04 AM
Not my car but.... 305's on stock rims with 25mm spacers

http://www.the370z.com/members/colds...4-img-0130.jpg

FromG2Z 09-02-2011 10:06 AM
No Z action for me today (rain), however, the night before, I washed her..... then last night, I coated her with CG 50/50, then coated the wheels with OCW, and the tires with DP Gel.... mmmm...

This weekend, I plan to change her with Amsoil. Oil check news: at about 700 miles since topping it off to the "H" mark, I lost about 1 to 1.5 mm worth of oil. So I believe I am well into the safe zone, based on the chart on the Oil Consumption TSB. I think the worst case is 9mm of oil measurement loss by 1000 miles. So, I don't believe (knock on wood) I will burn up 8mm worth in 300 miles. YAY for me! So, oil change this weekend to AMSOIL!!!! woot woot...

Alchemy 09-02-2011 10:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick911sc (Post 1294350)
^^ I like your forgestar F14's :tup:
Thanks you sir :tiphat:


G2Z- I have aftermarket wheels and my rears are 11 inches wide, I can fit plenty of rubber on there. But yes, people are fitting 305's on the rear stock Rays. Running 255's front and 285-295 rear on the stock wheels wont be a prob.

FromG2Z 09-02-2011 10:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick911sc (Post 1294381)
Not my car but.... 305's on stock rims with 25mm spacers

http://www.the370z.com/members/colds...4-img-0130.jpg
That doesn't look good, IMO. Too wide.

onzedge 09-02-2011 10:11 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1294396)
That doesn't look good, IMO. Too wide.
:iagree:

Alchemy 09-02-2011 10:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1294396)
That doesn't look good, IMO. Too wide.
I just said it would work, I didnt say it would look good :p

kenchan 09-02-2011 10:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1294440)
I just said it would work, I didnt say it would look good :p
:icon18: lol too funny. :tup:


guess there's a difference between doing it and doing it in style. :D

yesterday talked to my buddy in japanland who's going to pickup a pair of front j-next fender molds for me later this month. :p

Nick911sc 09-02-2011 10:27 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibG7N-CGa3U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PlYlLaxV38&

kenchan 09-02-2011 10:36 AM
hahaha :D ok your car winz.

im just getting the small trim, no ducts or anything.

onzedge 09-02-2011 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1294526)
hahaha :D ok your car winz.

im just getting the small trim, no ducts or anything.
:tiphat: :driving: :tiphat:

kenchan 09-02-2011 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1294629)
:tiphat: :driving: :tiphat:
good morning, mr.onzedge! :tup:

looks like rain for us tomorrow. :( but sunday and monday it's going to be much cooler for some serious :driving: :icon17:

onzedge 09-02-2011 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1294636)
good morning, mr.onzedge! :tup:

looks like rain for us tomorrow. :( but sunday and monday it's going to be much cooler for some serious :driving: :icon17:
We have 100 degrees and sunny all weekend. Sunday I am likely cruising out to Forestville on the Russian River for some driving and cabin time. Maybe hit the nude beach and try out my 100 - 400 mm zoom (kidding). :icon17:

Footloose301 09-02-2011 11:14 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1294372)
So you guys are saying, for my next tire purchase, I can just get either 285 or 295's for rears, and 255's for fronts and just mount them directly with no other changes, on my stock 19" Rays?!?!? If so... sweeeeet!

Footloose, what did you mean by get a matching set for the front? You don't like your 255's in front??? Stock is 245, so it looks like you're going 10 over?
Yes you can fit them with no other mods.

I have stock tires in the front. I will be purchasing RE-11 255/35/19's for the fronts in the coming weeks.

ohno 09-02-2011 11:14 AM
High flow cats!!

kenchan 09-02-2011 11:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1294648)
We have 100 degrees and sunny all weekend. Sunday I am likely cruising out to Forestville on the Russian River for some driving and cabin time. Maybe hit the nude beach and try out my 100 - 400 mm zoom (kidding). :icon17:
:icon18: gahahaha!

the motoring part sounds :tup: have fun out there. :D

tomorrow im going to be tucked away in my music room most of the day. :icon17:

onzedge 09-02-2011 11:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ohno (Post 1294655)
High flow cats!!
:tup:

Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1294671)
:icon18: gahahaha!

the motoring part sounds :tup: have fun out there. :D

tomorrow im going to be tucked away in my music room most of the day. :icon17:
:tup:

kenchan 09-02-2011 11:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Footloose301 (Post 1294652)
Yes you can fit them with no other mods.

I have stock tires in the front. I will be purchasing RE-11 255/35/19's for the fronts in the coming weeks.
are RE11's offered in 255/40/19? then it wouldnt look lifted at all even with stock ride height.


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