What did you do with your Z today

Red__Zed · 05-14-2011, 11:04 PM

kenchan · 05-15-2011, 09:09 AM

Onzedge- looks like fun!

I wish my kids were into things im into.

ZForce · 05-15-2011, 11:18 AM

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.

kenchan · 05-15-2011, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

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??

ZForce · 05-16-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

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

Kenchan, below is the complete alignment spec sheet (reposted from another thread).

Swift springs review!!!!!

Ok here are both alignment spec sheets for PG and Red. Note both cars are twins with identical mods. Also the alignment sheet is broken into halves, the top half is "Before Measurements" and bottom half is "Current Measurements" or after adjustment. Alignment done on Hunter Rack.

Obviously the fronts on the PG are wild with the difference between left and right being a 0.5 difference. This is where I would say not everyone is going to have this large of a difference. Notice the Red spec sheet, there is only 0.1 difference between left and right.

The rears on both PG and Red are fully adjustable with rear camber kits and toe bolts installed. I can dial in just about any toe and camber. I will probably run with this toe setting for front and back and see how tire wear is after a few thousand miles. I will want to try next time around for a toe of 0.2 Fr and 0.0 Rr. This current setting will give me a bit more tire life with the large positive toe settings.

The first setting I had on the PG was the Rr camber at -1.6 & -1.5 which felt real slow turning in. Hence the staggered difference with more negative camber up Front -1.2 & -1.7 and then in Rear -1.0 & -1.1 provided much quicker steering response and turn in.

I would have preferred up front with -1.3 to -1.5 BUT after two tries on the alignment rack and they did settle after the first alignment (one weeks worth of driving at about 120 miles). I am faced with this large difference in negative camber between front right and front left. A control arm will fix this, but will have to wait at $500 a pop per car.

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Kingbaby · 05-15-2011, 10:49 PM

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FromG2Z · 05-16-2011, 09:26 AM

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.

kenchan · 05-16-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

I also stared at Zena's nose while installing 5 shelves in our garage... more storage space for failed detailing supplies i will never use again

fixed.

im not really fixated to griot's though as you might think.

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.

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.

wtf

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

kenchan · 05-16-2011, 09:52 AM

wife mentioned my big box came in this am.

Ings+ CF splitter.

onzedge · 05-16-2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wife mentioned my big box came in this am.

Ings+ CF splitter.

Picutres, please, Mr. Kenchan.

kenchan · 05-16-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr92

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

wow, that sucks.

haven't read about either AT or MT failures in the past...

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Picutres, please, Mr. Kenchan.

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

jr92 · 05-16-2011, 09:54 AM

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

onzedge · 05-16-2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr92

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.

jr92 · 05-16-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

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

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

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

FromG2Z · 05-16-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

fixed.

im not really fixated to griot's though as you might think.

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.

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.

wtf

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

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wife mentioned my big box came in this am.

Ings+ CF splitter.

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jr92

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

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

05-16-2011, 09:26 AM	#7 (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: 19	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. __________________ 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

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Onzedge- looks like fun! I wish my kids were into things im into.

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ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 23	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.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	wife mentioned my big box came in this am. Ings+ CF splitter.

05-16-2011, 09:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
jr92 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maryland Posts: 41 Drives: 2009 370z touring Rep Power: 16	today i towed her to the shop after her tranny blew. This is 5 days after her rims got stolen