What did you do with your Z today

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Yeah, I might have my guy wrap the 3M CF stuff ALL the way underneath and deeper into the cutouts, but I am just worried about the heat emanated from our tips. Will that melt the vinyl overlay, even if not touching????

And what do you guys think about 3M CFing the mirrors and maybe the B-pillars?!?!??! Too much?

i think with air hitting the DiNoc you're fine just as long as you have at least 8-9mm clearance from the tips. it wasn't able to sustain engine-bay temps (engine cover reaching 180F+ ) but im pretty sure it can sustain temps in the exhaust cut-outs with air circulation.

i did my B-Pillars and they look great!

but not sure about the mirrors... there's quite a bit of curvature so it may look too fake when you apply heat and wrap it around while pulling.

370Z JT · 06-29-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

I have had a similar episode cruising after a cruise night. I was in the fast lane and had a car pull up in the slow lane. He yelled out so I turned down the music and he asked a couple questions and said he liked my car. When the light turned green he let me in and I turned right at the next light. I've never had a negative comment inperson just by posters here. Aint that strange? Wouldn't think haters would be on here. But maybe everybody isn't as they seem here.

It's easy to hate on the Internet...in person, not so much.

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

It's easy to hate on the Internet...in person, not so much.

note to self... 370Z JT is a grizzly

Econ · 06-29-2011, 02:36 PM

ok guys, im debating whether or not to drop the $1400 for the sport brake package.

do you think its worth it?

the main reasoning for me wantting them is cause i want my calipers painted, and the base calipers are quite ugly

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

ok guys, im debating whether or not to drop the $1400 for the sport brake package.

do you think its worth it?

the main reasoning for me wantting them is cause i want my calipers painted, and the base calipers are quite ugly

i would spend that money towards coilovers (HKS or KW's) first and paint your base calipers matte black or something dark to hide.

then maybe later on spend money on LSD.

then maybe later on spend money on bbk.

FromG2Z · 06-29-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

ok guys, im debating whether or not to drop the $1400 for the sport brake package.

do you think its worth it?

the main reasoning for me wantting them is cause i want my calipers painted, and the base calipers are quite ugly

I might differ from Ken and others, but I think the sport package brake system is well worth it. It not only is aesthetically pleasing, but it performs very very well. Nothing wrong with going OEM in this case.

Then after that, as mentioned, go with an LSD.

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 03:06 PM

the base brakes aren't too bad... especially for street use but i agree, the sports package is a good deal.

but i think econ's car is asking for lowering more than brake calipers...

Econ · 06-29-2011, 03:12 PM

well i cant afford to do both coilovers AND bbk, so its either springs + bbk, or coilovers + keep base brakes and paint 'em

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

well i cant afford to do both coilovers AND bbk, so its either springs + bbk, or coilovers + keep base brakes and paint 'em

hummm... that's a tuff call cause im not sure if you can get the higher quality c/o's for just 1400... even so you will still need to buy rear camber kit.

i suppose an alternative approach is get swift springs (which people seem to be happy with) + rear rods and paint the base calipers for now and save up for sport brakes later...(?)

Econ · 06-29-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hummm... that's a tuff call cause im not sure if you can get the higher quality c/o's for just 1400... even so you will still need to buy rear camber kit.

i suppose an alternative approach is get swift springs (which people seem to be happy with) + rear rods and paint the base calipers for now and save up for sport brakes later...(?)

yea ill prob go for some swifts or teins, and just paint the base calipers for now....

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

yea ill prob go for some swifts or teins, and just paint the base calipers for now....

good call!

i didnt get a chance to try the recaro kid booster yesterday so after washing my G tonight going to give that a shot in prep for Sat.

my kid goes to private school on sat so i'd like to just drop him off at school and continue on with motoring my Z in the earlier am hrs

...instead of coming home and grabbing my Z and get stuck in traffic.

Alchemy · 06-29-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

well i cant afford to do both coilovers AND bbk, so its either springs + bbk, or coilovers + keep base brakes and paint 'em

You need a drop Econ. Id get some Swifts, which are backordered for prob a month or so unfortunatly. Then get your bbk. The base calipers are disgusting, I agree. If your not tracking the car it should be great w just the Swifts. PLUS..the majority of Swift owners get their car back to stock alignment settings. You should almost def get away w/o a camber kit. Maybe you could even find somebody selling their Akebonos on here.

kenchan · 06-29-2011, 04:56 PM

^^^ Cool, no camber kit needed on the swifts, huh? (No I'm not getting one)

Alchemy · 06-29-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^^ Cool, no camber kit needed on the swifts, huh? (No I'm not getting one)

Like I said MOST get away w/o a kit. Some do need it but it seems pretty rare. A lot of people are getting back to stock on here. Im installin mine next weekend. Ill drive for about 500 miles then align. Im banking on getting back to stock. Ill be upset if I need a kit.

Waiz · 06-29-2011, 05:42 PM

I got pulled over and wrote a ticket for illegal front tint!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the base brakes aren't too bad... especially for street use but i agree, the sports package is a good deal. but i think econ's car is asking for lowering more than brake calipers...

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