What did you do with your Z today

LunaZ · 08-05-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Sure do!!! Im dreading NJ inspection. Its gonna totally suck to swap my stock cats back in for inspection and then back out after I go thru. Hoping to find a private guy to pass me, I have about 2yrs before Im due.

Here in PA we have visual inspection and sniffer testing for cars 1995 and up.
I get away with all kinds of stuff on my Miata being that it's old, but I wouldn't want an annual war with the demon bolts as part of my Z's maintenance routine. Guess it's HFC's for me if I decide to do any more power upgrades.

Good choice on the Manfrotto. I have one of those too.

BeachZTT · 08-05-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

woot, looks like my mini manfrotto tabletop tripod is on its way to me.

hope i get it tomorrow so i can shoot over the weekend.

Manfrotto is definately one of the gold standards. Awesome.

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

I can't wait to get home.... My order of Infinite Hero Oakley Split Jackets just arrived!!!

Then, I will put them on, rock it, then go for a drive in the Z.... I need to wear a purple shirt though, to match.

Nice shades! I have said for about that last five years I was going to get a pair of Oakleys...then I crush or loose another pair of crappy shades and chicken out.

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

Motordyne ART pipes delivered and installed today

I like those ART TPs! I was wondering what my next mod would be... I think I may know.

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Do you guys running test pipes live in states that do emissions testing?

I run test pipes on the Z32TT. Get it inspected every year. Never had anyone lift it high enough to see them. Because it is a turbo car it is pretty quiet (at low rpm anyway), so no one would think straight through exhaust. That being said, VA does not have emissions tests. No way it would pass if we did and I would be swapping cats in once a year.

Alchemy- I like that wing. I had never seen it before. If I had a coupe, that is probably the way I would go. I like ken's as well, though. Definately between the two.

Footloose301 · 08-05-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Do you guys running test pipes live in states that do emissions testing?

No. I'm in FL. It's still illegal and you'll get a "fix-it" ticket if theres no cats on the car but I'm not concerned at this point. I was nervous with the GTM resonated test pipes whenever I was near a cop I would shift at 3k rpms but know I'm not worried with the Motordyne ART pipes.

kenchan · 08-05-2011, 07:13 AM

98- wow nice looking pipes.

Alchemy- nice Z. You sure you don't want CF back there? Would look

with blue.

Beach- good to hear about manfrotto. Nick recommended them to me so went digging for their tabletop. Btw, I posted my latest shot in mr.onzedge's DSLR page. Please critique.

Alchemy · 08-05-2011, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

98- wow nice looking pipes.

Alchemy- nice Z. You sure you don't want CF back there? Would look

with blue.

Beach- good to hear about manfrotto. Nick recommended them to me so went digging for their tabletop. Btw, I posted my latest shot in mr.onzedge's DSLR page. Please critique.

Lol, to be honest Im not much of a CF guy. Today I will be purchasing some black Plasti dip spray to do my fangs and rear. Love that you can just peel it off if you dont like it. Wanted to paint them for the longest time but feared not liking it. Didnt even think of Plasti Dip! Its brilliant!!

BeachZTT · 08-05-2011, 07:28 AM

I drove the car to work yesterday and realized how much I really dislike the stock shift knob. It just does not feel right to me. I have to find a replacement. I love the shifter in the Z32...

Red__Zed · 08-05-2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

I run test pipes on the Z32TT. Get it inspected every year. Never had anyone lift it high enough to see them. Because it is a turbo car it is pretty quiet (at low rpm anyway), so no one would think straight through exhaust. That being said, VA does not have emissions tests. No way it would pass if we did and I would be swapping cats in once a year.

To be clear-- not all of Va is emission testing free. Just so no one gets confused.

BeachZTT · 08-05-2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

To be clear-- not all of Va is emission testing free. Just so no one gets confused.

Thanks Red_Zed! I did not know that. I just assumed it was a state wide standard.

Red__Zed · 08-05-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Here in PA we have visual inspection and sniffer testing for cars 1995 and up.
I get away with all kinds of stuff on my Miata being that it's old, but I wouldn't want an annual war with the demon bolts as part of my Z's maintenance routine. Guess it's HFC's for me if I decide to do any more power upgrades.

Good choice on the Manfrotto. I have one of those too.

How do they sniffer test obd1 95's?

Red__Zed · 08-05-2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Thanks Red_Zed! I did not know that. I just assumed it was a state wide standard.

Yep. Nova gets super strict emission testing. Quite the pain!

I know a lot of people that have moved there under the impression that va does not emission test, and gotten promptly fined--just want to save that from happening

FromG2Z · 08-05-2011, 08:40 AM

Ken - pics of manfrotto when it arrives! I might have to get my own set then. I like how you are my 1st tester... whatever you get that you like, I get too. hehe...

Alchemy - that wing is definitely nice. The duck bill is growing on me. What brand is that anyways? Also, anyone have a pic of how it looks on your blue? Someone has to be running it?

As far as test pipes, someone needs to explain to me what those are in the first place... are they essentially straight through pipes that omit the cats or even HFC's? And the purpose is more power and more sound?

Beach - That shifter of your Z32 reminds me of my stock shifter in my FD RX7. I swapped that out for an RX8 knob

But anyways, for your Z34, yes, I agree, I too hated the stock knob. It was too tall and bulky. Might I suggest the Nismo Titanium knob? I love mine... it's just the right height, and diameter.... can pistol shift or traditional shift (hand on top).

Z-wise, I QD'd her last night, in preparation for driving her today. I didn't dust all the panels because the lower ones just had too much dust. To avoid swirling, I just did the roof, hood and doors. Will wash her tomorrow anyways. But I did drive her today, so I am once again in a great mood. (p.s. also checked oil, so all is well).

Fire · 08-05-2011, 09:02 AM

OMG.

I kenchaned for my Z 600 miles yesterday. That was after working overnight an 8 hour shift at the hospital.

Drove and picked up a firetruck for our fire department. Amazingly after 12 hours from leaving that morning we got back and I wasn't tired

Today have to get with my detailer and get it detailed and the wind deflector tinted.

to follow. Oh and I got alot of

and a couple "what year is that?" "Man that is a sweet ride"

Got and returned a wave to a black Chrysler Crossfire at speed. I was going the speed limit behind the firetruck.

kenchan · 08-05-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Lol, to be honest Im not much of a CF guy. Today I will be purchasing some black Plasti dip spray to do my fangs and rear. Love that you can just peel it off if you dont like it. Wanted to paint them for the longest time but feared not liking it. Didnt even think of Plasti Dip! Its brilliant!!

hahaha, yah, CF definitely has a luv/hate thing.

yah, pasti-dip or even try the vinyl overlays.

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Ken - pics of manfrotto when it arrives! I might have to get my own set then. I like how you are my 1st tester... whatever you get that you like, I get too. hehe...

Z-wise, I QD'd her last night, in preparation for driving her today. I didn't dust all the panels because the lower ones just had too much dust. To avoid swirling, I just did the roof, hood and doors. Will wash her tomorrow anyways. But I did drive her today, so I am once again in a great mood. (p.s. also checked oil, so all is well).

hey my wife emailed me that my box arrived.

will take a look later on tonight.

yah, from the reviews it seems to be a solid product.

yah, good call not dusting/QD'ing really dusty panels.

if i MUST dust it for watever reason i use the super lubricity no-water carwash sprays. not going to mention the brand name cause i dont get commission from them but it's by this guy named greeoh.

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Originally Posted by Fire

OMG.

I kenchaned for my Z 600 miles yesterday. That was after working overnight an 8 hour shift at the hospital.

Drove and picked up a firetruck for our fire department. Amazingly after 12 hours from leaving that morning we got back and I wasn't tired

Today have to get with my detailer and get it detailed and the wind deflector tinted.

to follow. Oh and I got alot of

and a couple "what year is that?" "Man that is a sweet ride"

Got and returned a wave to a black Chrysler Crossfire at speed. I was going the speed limit behind the firetruck.

sounds like a fun trip you had there.

yep looking forward to more picts of mods.

BeachZTT · 08-05-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

As far as test pipes, someone needs to explain to me what those are in the first place... are they essentially straight through pipes that omit the cats or even HFC's? And the purpose is more power and more sound?

Yep, increase flow through the exhaust is the main goal. Byproduct is altering the note of the exhaust. The additional chambers on those pipes is the help eliminate the rasp and drone of striaght pipes so that they don't resonate at cruising rpm. The benefit is realized a little more in turbo cars as the less restriction in and out nets higher percentage gains.

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Beach - That shifter of your Z32 reminds me of my stock shifter in my FD RX7. I swapped that out for an RX8 knob

But anyways, for your Z34, yes, I agree, I too hated the stock knob. It was too tall and bulky. Might I suggest the Nismo Titanium knob? I love mine... it's just the right height, and diameter.... can pistol shift or traditional shift (hand on top).

Thanks! That is kind of what I was thinking. I saw the CF NISMO and really liked that.

FromG2Z · 08-05-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Yep, increase flow through the exhaust is the main goal. Byproduct is altering the note of the exhaust. The additional chambers on those pipes is the help eliminate the rasp and drone of striaght pipes so that they don't resonate at cruising rpm. The benefit is realized a little more in turbo cars as the less restriction in and out nets higher percentage gains.

Thanks Beach... So test pipes are cat-less???

08-05-2011, 07:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	I drove the car to work yesterday and realized how much I really dislike the stock shift knob. It just does not feel right to me. I have to find a replacement. I love the shifter in the Z32... __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-05-2011, 08:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Ken - pics of manfrotto when it arrives! I might have to get my own set then. I like how you are my 1st tester... whatever you get that you like, I get too. hehe... Alchemy - that wing is definitely nice. The duck bill is growing on me. What brand is that anyways? Also, anyone have a pic of how it looks on your blue? Someone has to be running it? As far as test pipes, someone needs to explain to me what those are in the first place... are they essentially straight through pipes that omit the cats or even HFC's? And the purpose is more power and more sound? Beach - That shifter of your Z32 reminds me of my stock shifter in my FD RX7. I swapped that out for an RX8 knob But anyways, for your Z34, yes, I agree, I too hated the stock knob. It was too tall and bulky. Might I suggest the Nismo Titanium knob? I love mine... it's just the right height, and diameter.... can pistol shift or traditional shift (hand on top). Z-wise, I QD'd her last night, in preparation for driving her today. I didn't dust all the panels because the lower ones just had too much dust. To avoid swirling, I just did the roof, hood and doors. Will wash her tomorrow anyways. But I did drive her today, so I am once again in a great mood. (p.s. also checked oil, so all is well). __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

08-05-2011, 09:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	OMG. I kenchaned for my Z 600 miles yesterday. That was after working overnight an 8 hour shift at the hospital. Drove and picked up a firetruck for our fire department. Amazingly after 12 hours from leaving that morning we got back and I wasn't tired Today have to get with my detailer and get it detailed and the wind deflector tinted. to follow. Oh and I got alot of and a couple "what year is that?" "Man that is a sweet ride" Got and returned a wave to a black Chrysler Crossfire at speed. I was going the speed limit behind the firetruck. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp Last edited by Fire; 08-05-2011 at 09:24 AM.

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08-05-2011, 07:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	98- wow nice looking pipes. Alchemy- nice Z. You sure you don't want CF back there? Would look with blue. Beach- good to hear about manfrotto. Nick recommended them to me so went digging for their tabletop. Btw, I posted my latest shot in mr.onzedge's DSLR page. Please critique.