What did you do with your Z today

FromG2Z · 09-01-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Looked closely at the tail of the car today only to find scratches near the emblem where the cat was using the spoiler as a perch. Looks like the Porter cable has to come back out.

Zee, my porter (pc) is always our as sometimes have to spot buff a certain area that i may have sometimes. Just keep it handy and wash the pads well.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lookin good, footloose!

question for footloose or anyone else. Are there any issues with running 285's in the rear and 255's on STOCK rays???? They don't stick out too far or cause to much flex?

Other than that, it looks great.

Footloose301 · 09-02-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

One question though footloose, have you had a chance to evaluate the RE-11s?

So far I've got about 100 miles on them. 70 in dry and they feel great so far. I won't truly know how good they are until they have broken into the camber of my car. Obviously it still spins thru first and a bit thru second but like I said, they don't have 100% traction yet until they're broken in.

However, after I left class last night it was pouring outside, I was completely confident at 80mph. No signs of hydroplaning or anything. With the stock RE050A tires I couldn't do 45mph when they were bald(obviously), the tail of the car would be all over the place just driving straight down the parkway. When the RE050A's were new I would be able to go 60-70mph in pouring rain and that was as far as I felt that I could safely go. Even launching in the rain last night from 0-80mph with the RE-11's was as good as launching the RE050A's in dry. I love these so far and they should only get better.

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

question for footloose or anyone else. Are there any issues with running 285's in the rear and 255's on STOCK rays???? They don't stick out too far or cause to much flex?

Other than that, it looks great.

They don't stick out at all. These are pretty much flush with the wheels. The stock tires have a stretched look to them that I hate and the stock front tires are almost flush with the wheel. Makes the car uneven looking if you ask me.

Some people run 305's in the rear without issues but since they're too wide for the wheel you actually lose out on a full 305 contact patch because the sides of the tires are pulled in to fit the wheel. I would not run 305's unless you just want bragging rights, but your traction is no better and you pay a lot more for those bragging rights.

I was able to play a little bit yesterday after the tires and the front end feels really light in comparison. Can't wait to get a matching set for the front.

Alchemy · 09-02-2011, 08:04 AM

^ I have 295's on mine and I love em. Almost went 305's but as you said I didnt feel like paying the extra for "braggin rights". I kinda wish I did though.

FromG2Z · 09-02-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

So far I've got about 100 miles on them. 70 in dry and they feel great so far. I won't truly know how good they are until they have broken into the camber of my car. Obviously it still spins thru first and a bit thru second but like I said, they don't have 100% traction yet until they're broken in.

However, after I left class last night it was pouring outside, I was completely confident at 80mph. No signs of hydroplaning or anything. With the stock RE050A tires I couldn't do 45mph when they were bald(obviously), the tail of the car would be all over the place just driving straight down the parkway. When the RE050A's were new I would be able to go 60-70mph in pouring rain and that was as far as I felt that I could safely go. Even launching in the rain last night from 0-80mph with the RE-11's was as good as launching the RE050A's in dry. I love these so far and they should only get better.

They don't stick out at all. These are pretty much flush with the wheels. The stock tires have a stretched look to them that I hate and the stock front tires are almost flush with the wheel. Makes the car uneven looking if you ask me.

Some people run 305's in the rear without issues but since they're too wide for the wheel you actually lose out on a full 305 contact patch because the sides of the tires are pulled in to fit the wheel. I would not run 305's unless you just want bragging rights, but your traction is no better and you pay a lot more for those bragging rights.

I was able to play a little bit yesterday after the tires and the front end feels really light in comparison. Can't wait to get a matching set for the front.

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

^ I have 295's on mine and I love em. Almost went 305's but as you said I didnt feel like paying the extra for "braggin rights". I kinda wish I did though.

So you guys are saying, for my next tire purchase, I can just get either 285 or 295's for rears, and 255's for fronts and just mount them directly with no other changes, on my stock 19" Rays?!?!? If so... sweeeeet!

Footloose, what did you mean by get a matching set for the front? You don't like your 255's in front??? Stock is 245, so it looks like you're going 10 over?

Alchemy · 09-01-2011, 11:21 PM

^you can run those tires no prob.

kenchan · 09-02-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

^you can run those tires no prob.

gurneyeagle · 09-02-2011, 06:59 AM

I managed to nick the bumper of my two week old car when I pulled into my parking place at work just a smidge too close to the corner of a support pillar that graces my spot (assigned). AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

However............

since I now live in Texas, and the State requires a front plate, the nick will be covered by the plate bracket. So who was complaining about front plates?

Once again, an invasive, all protecting government has come to the rescue of a dumbass! It's nice to know Big Brother is watching out for me.

I've petitioned Governor Perry to install foam rub strips on all curbing in the State so as to protect my rims from inevitable rash. He hasn't gotten back to me yet, but I did notice two Black Suburbans in front of the house today, so I assume those are the guys from the highway department.

SPOHN · 09-02-2011, 07:27 AM

Drove my car to work with the windows down. Love how the mornings are getting cooler.

Nick911sc · 09-02-2011, 07:45 AM

Just dropped my car off for an oil change, state inspection, berk cbe install and helper spring

Now I'm off to my desk job

onzedge · 09-02-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Just dropped my car off for an oil change, state inspection, berk cbe install and helper spring

Now I'm off to my desk job

That is a nice Z car to do list. I will be like Christmas at the send of the day.

Lastly -- desk jobs!!!! Yay!!!

Nick911sc · 09-02-2011, 09:49 AM

^^ I like your forgestar F14's

Alchemy · 09-02-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

^^ I like your forgestar F14's

Thanks you sir

G2Z- I have aftermarket wheels and my rears are 11 inches wide, I can fit plenty of rubber on there. But yes, people are fitting 305's on the rear stock Rays. Running 255's front and 285-295 rear on the stock wheels wont be a prob.

Nick911sc · 09-02-2011, 10:04 AM

Not my car but.... 305's on stock rims with 25mm spacers

FromG2Z · 09-02-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Not my car but.... 305's on stock rims with 25mm spacers

That doesn't look good, IMO. Too wide.

onzedge · 09-02-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

That doesn't look good, IMO. Too wide.

09-02-2011, 08:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	^ I have 295's on mine and I love em. Almost went 305's but as you said I didnt feel like paying the extra for "braggin rights". I kinda wish I did though. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

09-01-2011, 11:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	^you can run those tires no prob. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

09-02-2011, 06:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20216	I managed to nick the bumper of my two week old car when I pulled into my parking place at work just a smidge too close to the corner of a support pillar that graces my spot (assigned). AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! However............ since I now live in Texas, and the State requires a front plate, the nick will be covered by the plate bracket. So who was complaining about front plates? Once again, an invasive, all protecting government has come to the rescue of a dumbass! It's nice to know Big Brother is watching out for me. I've petitioned Governor Perry to install foam rub strips on all curbing in the State so as to protect my rims from inevitable rash. He hasn't gotten back to me yet, but I did notice two Black Suburbans in front of the house today, so I assume those are the guys from the highway department. __________________ 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

09-02-2011, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Drove my car to work with the windows down. Love how the mornings are getting cooler. __________________

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Not my car but.... 305's on stock rims with 25mm spacers