What did you do with your Z today

christian370z · 01-06-2012, 07:49 PM

I'm so incredibly happy, I finally got my RE-11s installed and it made a world of difference to the car. It feels so much grippier and progressive at the limit, and the tires are much quieter than the RE050s. Also, in straight line acceleration the car hooks up much better with little to no traction loss in power shifts from 1st to 2nd. The last thing is the additional width helped close off some additional fender gap and the car looks so mean with that chunky tread!

I had the install done at Shoreline Motoring in Huntington Beach and they did a great job leaving no scratches on the wheels, bagging my old tires so I could bring them back and covering the interior to protect from them getting in and out of the car.

gurneyeagle · 01-06-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I'm so incredibly happy, I finally got my RE-11s installed and it made a world of difference to the car. It feels so much grippier and progressive at the limit, and the tires are much quieter than the RE050s. Also, in straight line acceleration the car hooks up much better with little to no traction loss in power shifts from 1st to 2nd. The last thing is the additional width helped close off some additional fender gap and the car looks so mean with that chunky tread!

I had the install done at Shoreline Motoring in Huntington Beach and they did a great job leaving no scratches on the wheels, bagging my old tires so I could bring them back and covering the interior to protect from them getting in and out of the car.

Looking good Christian, as always.

FL 4Motion · 01-06-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I'm so incredibly happy, I finally got my RE-11s installed and it made a world of difference to the car. It feels so much grippier and progressive at the limit, and the tires are much quieter than the RE050s. Also, in straight line acceleration the car hooks up much better with little to no traction loss in power shifts from 1st to 2nd. The last thing is the additional width helped close off some additional fender gap and the car looks so mean with that chunky tread!

I had the install done at Shoreline Motoring in Huntington Beach and they did a great job leaving no scratches on the wheels, bagging my old tires so I could bring them back and covering the interior to protect from them getting in and out of the car.

/\ looks awesome, what sizes did you decide to run?

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Want pictures when available.

will do.

christian370z · 01-06-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

/\ looks awesome, what sizes did you decide to run?

will do.

Thanks everyone! I chose them after seeing how good some of your cars look on the same sizes, it is perfect in my opinion. I'm running 265/35-19s in the front and 285/35-19s in the rear. They fit the S/P Rays perfectly too, the guy who installed them said he was surprised the larger widths fit so well.

Also, I ordered the last two 285 width tires Tirerack has, they said they don't know when they'll have them in stock again.

ZForce · 01-07-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

looks like the vita nuovo's are discontinued. so id get either the SS-Y's or NS-97's.

i suppose if you like the low-dust feature id get the SS-M's. from my experience low-dust types do not bite as well as the regular low-end street pads and sometime prone to squeakage.

EndlessUSA

Will be looking into some new pads soon, ok now with 35k mi on oem pads, starting to get some squeal thou. Is this due to wear, cold weather, or dust behind the pads? Thanks Ken for the info on endless, their products are top notch, you are always a wealth of good information and I enjoy reading your posts.

Throwing this out for some feedback. Are most seeing their rotors shot when the oem pads wear out? Reason in the 350Z 05-06 year models I ran thru the oem set of pads at 25kmi and had to replace the rotors also. With the 370Z having a much improved caliper and I imagine a different rotor. Is everyone having to replace both pad/rotor? Any feedback would be appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Fire

I'd like to get performance pads but think that I can get free sport pads if needed on my maint. plan.

Interesting as I have the extended maint plan, will have to look into my policy. Thanks

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Thanks everyone! I chose them after seeing how good ZForce's car looks on the same sizes, it is perfect in my opinion. I'm runngin 265/35-19s in the front and 285/35-19s in the rear. They fit the S/P Rays perfectly too, the guy who installed them said he was surprised the larger widths fit so well.

Also, I ordered the last two 285 width tires Tirerack has, they said they don't know when they'll have them in stock again.

(fixed) RE11's ftw

Looking great Christian

onzedge · 01-06-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Looking good Christian, as always.

pedZ · 01-07-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I'm so incredibly happy, I finally got my RE-11s installed and it made a world of difference to the car. It feels so much grippier and progressive at the limit, and the tires are much quieter than the RE050s. Also, in straight line acceleration the car hooks up much better with little to no traction loss in power shifts from 1st to 2nd. The last thing is the additional width helped close off some additional fender gap and the car looks so mean with that chunky tread!

I had the install done at Shoreline Motoring in Huntington Beach and they did a great job leaving no scratches on the wheels, bagging my old tires so I could bring them back and covering the interior to protect from them getting in and out of the car.

Your car looks great Christian.

kenchan · 01-07-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I will be -- in about 8 months. Geesh.

Nicezz!

congrats to your family!

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Originally Posted by pedZ

Your car looks great Christian.

+1 very clean.

onzedge · 01-07-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Nicezz!

congrats to your family!

+1 very clean.

gurneyeagle · 01-07-2012, 02:46 PM

HUGE turnout of Z's at Cars and Coffee this morning. It was awesome.

Afterwards, a group of us headed over to a local indoor go cart track for hot laps. Holy Crap was that fun! I'm going to be crippled tomorrow, but it was worth it.

It's a b1itch getting old, but I'm not going easy.

Stopped by work for a couple of hours, but heading home now for the playoffs - Go Texans and Saints!

brucelidat · 01-06-2012, 07:52 PM

looking good, I will definitely check those out when it's time to replace my stock tires

Alchemy · 01-06-2012, 07:59 PM

Tires look great Christian

Alchemy · 01-06-2012, 09:34 PM

Not what I did with my Z today but what my brother did.........his new purchase, fully restored.

onzedge · 01-06-2012, 09:44 PM

^^^ Sweet. What are its specs?

Alchemy · 01-06-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

^^^ Sweet. What are its specs?

Not sure yet. All I know is that its a 75 & fully restored w a rebuilt motor. Unsure of what motor it is though. What I do know is that it automatic

Looking forward to gettin some nice dslr shots of it though.

01-06-2012, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 434	I'm so incredibly happy, I finally got my RE-11s installed and it made a world of difference to the car. It feels so much grippier and progressive at the limit, and the tires are much quieter than the RE050s. Also, in straight line acceleration the car hooks up much better with little to no traction loss in power shifts from 1st to 2nd. The last thing is the additional width helped close off some additional fender gap and the car looks so mean with that chunky tread! I had the install done at Shoreline Motoring in Huntington Beach and they did a great job leaving no scratches on the wheels, bagging my old tires so I could bring them back and covering the interior to protect from them getting in and out of the car. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob Last edited by christian370z; 01-06-2012 at 07:52 PM.

01-07-2012, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20217	HUGE turnout of Z's at Cars and Coffee this morning. It was awesome. Afterwards, a group of us headed over to a local indoor go cart track for hot laps. Holy Crap was that fun! I'm going to be crippled tomorrow, but it was worth it. It's a b1itch getting old, but I'm not going easy. Stopped by work for a couple of hours, but heading home now for the playoffs - Go Texans and Saints! __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim Last edited by gurneyeagle; 01-07-2012 at 08:49 PM.

01-06-2012, 07:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 33	looking good, I will definitely check those out when it's time to replace my stock tires __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-06-2012, 07:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3526	Tires look great Christian __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

01-06-2012, 09:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3526	Not what I did with my Z today but what my brother did.........his new purchase, fully restored. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

01-06-2012, 09:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 65 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684738	^^^ Sweet. What are its specs? __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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