How do they sniffer test obd1 95's?

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 :tup:

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.

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).

OMG. :driving: I kenchaned for my Z 600 miles yesterday. That was after working overnight an 8 hour shift at the hospital. :ugh2: 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:excited: Today have to get with my detailer and get it detailed and the wind deflector tinted. :pics: to follow. Oh and I got alot of :tup: and a couple "what year is that?" "Man that is a sweet ride":tiphat: Got and returned a wave to a black Chrysler Crossfire at speed. I was going the speed limit behind the firetruck.

Hey Happy, were you on Motordynedynamics.com? I tried to get more info on these pipes as the details posted here got me interested...but their site has like no extra description

anything for a bit more power and deeper exhaust note I'll do

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

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

Yep...that is correct. And suitable for "off road" use only. :rolleyes:

They are straight pipes that go in the place of the cats

Motordyneengineering.com I think......

I installed mine yesterday and they're great. I gained a lot more torque and it's almost too quiet now but that's fine with me. Less attention from cops. It's very deep now too. I'd say they're worth the money. A bit pricey but you won't regret it.

hahaha, yah, CF definitely has a luv/hate thing. :tup: yah, pasti-dip or even try the vinyl overlays. :tup:

hey my wife emailed me that my box arrived. :tup: will take a look later on tonight. :p yah, from the reviews it seems to be a solid product.

yah, good call not dusting/QD'ing really dusty panels. :tup: 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. :rofl2:

sounds like a fun trip you had there. :tup: yep looking forward to more picts of mods. :D

Well, I went for a short kenchan over lunch to a buddy's house... we looked over his Souveran'd Vette. That stuff on dark colors is a must.

But anyways, I walk back to my Z, and thought to myself, man, I love my car :D The lighting was just perfect with the sun and trees. And she was looking great draped in 50/50, with that wet-look... so I snapped a pic with my EVO, and also took a shot of my pearl paint (look Ma, no swirls). Man, I wish I had my DSLR today :(

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So that's what I did with my Z so far today. Then taking the PM off, going on a date with the wifey, watching Rise of the Apes. Then tonight, some sushi and some live music downtown. All with the Z of course... I can't wait.

Your car looks great. Notice also the lawn behind the Z? Man, Oh man. that is a sweet lawn.