Yes, but I'm visiting family. WRX is back at my place, and I have no garage spot here :(

Well.... Tonight, I finally opened a package that's been on display for almost a month. I ordered this a month ago, and I've had it for almost that long... but just never got to open it and play with it. I finally did tonight. I am a geek, what can I say. I think the RC yellow Z handles as well as Zena ;) I really like how the paint is also pearlescent, just like my pearl white. hehe.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_2...0/IMG_0574.JPG



And by the way, here's the rest of my collection... :happydance:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...e/DSC_0920.jpg

Nice collection G2Z! :D

nice rc. I had the GTR version of that one.

Got it ready for tomorrow, my first autox event of this season!

I took my 370 out to the Volvo Club of America autocross event at Mather Field -- just to watch. Friggin amazing, some of these built Volvos. Who would have thought? Lowered and tuned Volvo Station Wagons with Sparco seats. Wow.

Both of my sons drove their cars -- a 1983 Volvo 244 and a 280zx turbo. Here is a clip of the 280zx run. 2 cones lost their lives.

YouTube - 280ZX Turbo at VCOA Autocross May 14th

And a few shots:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...0_302623_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._1771581_n.jpg

I enjoyed the video. The apple does not fall far from the tree.

Onzedge- looks like fun! :tup: I wish my kids were into things im into. :( :D

I used the HPS clamps. They are bit bulky but seem pretty solid.

As for the breather hose, do you mean the passenger side or the driver side? The chamber that fits on the passenger side HPS tube was definitely not a great fit. I'm not sure if having it floating (since it doesn't attach to the M370) helps things or hurts.

Thanks for the info. Yah, I was wondering about the passenger side... :)

Had my alignmernt done the other day after a mounting a fresh new set of RE-11 and Swift spings that replaced the Eibachs.

Did not like the rear set up at -1.6 with the fronts being -1.2 & -1.7. Also wanted to see about getting toe in a better ranger.

New alignment is at Fr -1.3 & -1.7 and toe at 0.6 & 0.9

Rears at -1.1 & -1.0 and toe 0.4 & 1.5

Much better and will see in 500 miles how they tires wearing. Then may try for front toe to be at 0.0 and rear toe at 0.02.

The rear really woke up bringing in back down to -1.0. Have not really wrung it out yet with this setup. Will see next Sat on the run.

Hope your post is a typo... wat does your thrust angle look like?? :icon14:

I only have two jack stands so thats why I had to do two rims at a time. But all four rims are now powder coated matte black and I spray painted the center caps flat black. I'm a little concerned about the flat black painted center caps because it chips easily (chip it today). I'm going to have to search for a more permanent solution......

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Cool! :pics:

You did primer the caps before you sprayed?

Well... let's see...

Yesterday, I took the wife to see Bridesmaids, and we enjoyed a nice spirited run before the movie. I also stared at Zena's nose while installing 5 shelves in our garage... more storage space for NON-Griots detailing supplies (jab at you Ken ;)).

Today, I drove her to work, then dropped her off to get headlights and door handles clear-bra'd. And also the rear valence wrapped in 3M DiNoc. :D

:icon18: fixed. :tup: im not really fixated to griot's though as you might think. :D i use a lot of their products and accessories cause it's easy to use and priced right...it's a fun store to shop at and human support, when needed, is top notch. makes it very convenient for me. :tup:

cant say that about a lot of shops ... a lot of smaller shops still relying on manual input for online sales receipts and tracking info. and you ask them for tracking number more than a few time due to their tardiness, suddenly their smiles turns to frowns and they make it sound like you're being impatient. :ugh2: wtf

this day in age, OL shopping should be 100% automated and only need human support when you ask for it. :)

wife mentioned my big box came in this am. :tup: Ings+ CF splitter. :p

today i towed her to the shop after her tranny blew. This is 5 days after her rims got stolen

I will will take "Things that Suck" for $1,000, Alex.

I hope your luck improves. Hang in there, man.

Picutres, please, Mr. Kenchan.

ding ding ding we have a winner.. lol thanks man

wow, that sucks. :( haven't read about either AT or MT failures in the past...

yes, maybe tomorrow night or Wed i will install it. :tup:

I hear ya.... FWIW, try autogeek.net. Been buying my stuff there for years. Noted for their exceptional customer service and quality. They too sell Griots ;) Also, I'm just giving you grief about Griot's... I use them too. I use a LOT of diff't stuff... a LOT.

Yes pics please... what are those two? The CF splitter is the front? I am excited to see my CF rear valence overlay after it gets done today. I will take pics after.

Very sorry to hear that sir. Why did the tranny blow??? warranty issue or some other mods you did?

oh, the manufacturer's name is "Ings+"

and i got their front CF splitter (lip spoiler). :D i need to figure out if i need to remove the stock front diffuser or not. probably yes.

not sure if im going to need to remove the diffusers in front of each of the tires too. probably yes. :D hahaha.

here's a press release pict of wat it looks like:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/image001.jpg

Ken that LOOKS AWESOME. Reminds me of the front lip I had on my RX7. Do you have a side view of it? Just wondering if it still "flows" well with the car with the OEM skirts.... or does the new splitter sit so far down?

Also, where did you get and how much? simple install? Oh and is it REAL cf?

i wonder how that would look in blue with the fangs blacked out

yep, i was originally going to do the top-secret CF one but due to the CF fangs i have on (which scuffed the ends of the bumper opening during install i cant really remove it now :ugh2: ) i didnt have too many choices left... im guessing that this one will fit under the CF fangs without doing any cutting. :D and yes, the one i got is real CF and was 675 shipped. they are also offered in FRP for less. got it from drivelinestore.com

the splitter is small enough i dont need to do the sides. :p not sure how much lower it is vs the stock sport front diffuser yet, but i dont think it's any lower which is a big plus for me. :tup:

here's where i first saw this lip installed... :tup:

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ip-carbon.html

ok that looks really nice. Although I am concerned about scraping that... I don't know if I could ever relax knowing that I have 675 bucks worth of a splitter perhaps scraping whenever I get on my driveway :( I've already scraped the stock front diffuser on the road :(

also what did you mean by this?
"the splitter is small enough i dont need to do the sides. "

i meant that the splitter is small in profile so i dont need to do side skirts. :)


yah if you're already scraping the sport front diffuser you will probably scrape this one too. the Z already looks great without a front lip so this is just a preference thing.

For scraping, I am investing in one of these:

Bridjit Curb Ramps - The No Jar To Your Car Curb Solution

kinda like this. :tup: (G2Z dont ask who sells this one :rofl2: )

http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/Grio...0_FAM?$detail$

WHO SELLS THAT ONE???

lol... kidding.

That fixes the curb scrape for your OWN driveway. Not if you're driving your Z to the store, club, someone else's house, work, etc.... any other place with a raised entry/exit way.... you're screwed. :(

Not like you can pack a curb ramp with you in the trunk (uh oh... THERE'S an idea!!! I want royalties!!!)

You need a roof rack for it. I tried getting it in the trunk already. :tup:

Only mods i have done are intake, cats, exhasut. It just came out of the shop from gettting rims stolen they had to fix the rotors after the car was dropped on them so im thinking sumbody at the shop took her for a little test drive. only possible explination

Drove it in the pouring rain :D

tires tell stories...

Man... you better be talking to management to get them to own up to that.... at least the tranny is under warranty right? Still... a PITA. Sorry to hear bro.