What did you do with your Z today

onzedge · 07-05-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

well.... ok, I dropped my Z off at my installer. Getting the b-pillars, front black bumper trim, and kick plates 3M Scotchprinted CF, then getting hood 22" clear bra'd..... (yes, I decided to do that). Wish me luck... (I'm nervous about the 22"

)

Also, I may decide not to do the fenders.... since it's pretty hidden from the front face anyways...

Good luck.

TheGreatOne · 07-05-2011, 11:44 AM

I scared myself with the Z today lol

I have previously drifted into sharp turns before with the Z if I stepped on it will making the turn in 2nd...not a huge drift, just slide into the turn (same thing that happens if I use too much tire shine and go out for the first 5 minutes lol)

So this morning I say, hmm, what kind of slide could I get with the VDC off

HA, I go full sideways practically, correct myself and continue on. Its 7:30am, so not many cars on the road where I turned but I'm sure the 2 cars on the opposite side were like "WTF is wrong with this guy" or "He has too much power" lol

Anyways, interesting...I'll leave the VDC on for the time being or just not make stupid turns

TypeOne · 07-05-2011, 12:31 PM

Put my tow hook on.

FromG2Z · 07-05-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Put my tow hook on.

that does look great.... although, is the purpose of that hook pure looks?

TypeOne · 07-05-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

that does look great.... although, is the purpose of that hook pure looks?

No necessarily...

Although I drive my car daily, it doesn't take away from the fact that I do take it to lapping days.

It serves a purpose, and it happens to look cool.

Econ · 07-05-2011, 12:47 PM

car looks awesome

onzedge · 07-05-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

car looks awesome

USMCASA · 07-05-2011, 01:45 PM

dropped it off at the bodyshop to get rock chips fixed/windshield replaced after tornados here

kenchan · 07-05-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I drove my 240 to my office today -- the first time in months. I forgot the noise and smell of it -- I missed her. Anyone with noise complaints on the 370, come on out to Sac for a ride and you will think your 370 is a Caddy.

Have a great day.

Very cool!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

well.... ok, I dropped my Z off at my installer. Getting the b-pillars, front black bumper trim, and kick plates 3M Scotchprinted CF, then getting hood 22" clear bra'd..... (yes, I decided to do that). Wish me luck... (I'm nervous about the 22"

)

Also, I may decide not to do the fenders.... since it's pretty hidden from the front face anyways...

Howd it turn out?

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Put my tow hook on.

Car looks great.

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

dropped it off at the bodyshop to get rock chips fixed/windshield replaced after tornados here

Wow, sorry to hear that.

So I finished the Z's oil change, went to recycle the old oil, fixed the backup camera since I was suddenly getting uncontrolled screen scrolling. Turned out the 12v wire I tapped for the camera module had thin wire inside the thick jacket so I use the wrong size tap.

Used my knife to cut off a section of the jacket and used a smaller wiretap. Tested like 20 times. Fixed.

Then washed my white Fit Sport.

Red__Zed · 07-05-2011, 04:36 PM

It also gives the insurance company enough to delay/deny your claim if you ever hit something :-/

Econ · 07-05-2011, 04:50 PM

what do you mean?

Red__Zed · 07-05-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

what do you mean?

Tying a block of metal to your frame, and bringing it out to be the foremost part of your car significantly affects the way it could act in the case of front end impact.

Econ · 07-05-2011, 05:05 PM

true. if they could ever find/notice the reminence of it being there after a front end collision.

Red__Zed · 07-05-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

true. if they could ever find/notice the reminence of it being there after a front end collision.

The body shop will notice the abnormal frame damage 9 times out of 10.

Synack · 07-05-2011, 06:29 PM

I did this today.

Stealth Sub v2

07-05-2011, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	I scared myself with the Z today lol I have previously drifted into sharp turns before with the Z if I stepped on it will making the turn in 2nd...not a huge drift, just slide into the turn (same thing that happens if I use too much tire shine and go out for the first 5 minutes lol) So this morning I say, hmm, what kind of slide could I get with the VDC off HA, I go full sideways practically, correct myself and continue on. Its 7:30am, so not many cars on the road where I turned but I'm sure the 2 cars on the opposite side were like "WTF is wrong with this guy" or "He has too much power" lol Anyways, interesting...I'll leave the VDC on for the time being or just not make stupid turns __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

07-05-2011, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	car looks awesome __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-05-2011, 04:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	what do you mean? __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-05-2011, 05:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 20	true. if they could ever find/notice the reminence of it being there after a front end collision. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-05-2011, 06:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 17	I did this today. Stealth Sub v2 __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

07-05-2011, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	Put my tow hook on.

07-05-2011, 01:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	dropped it off at the bodyshop to get rock chips fixed/windshield replaced after tornados here

07-05-2011, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	It also gives the insurance company enough to delay/deny your claim if you ever hit something :-/

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