What did you do with your Z today

christian370z · 01-07-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

/\ when we needed tires a little while back, the plan was RE-11s but tire rack didn't have rears in stock (oem nismo sizes--285s) and nether did discount tire or a couple ohter places I checked. PSS's aren't available yet in our size either so we had to "settle" for the PS2s. I'm hoping the PSS's will be available in our size by the summer/early fall when I need to buy new tires again. Or at least the RE-11s.

Oh wow, I definitely lucked out on finding them in stock. I've only heard good things about the Super Sports, I was on the fence between those and the RE-11s but decided to go for the higher performance option at the expense of tire wear. I drive less than 5,000 miles a year so its not as big of a deal for me.

I just can't get over how well they grip and how aggressive the tread looks!

kenchan · 01-07-2012, 10:49 AM

looking good, christian!

no z action but did bucket wash my G and Fit this am... was 33F and was kinda slippery at times.

onzedge · 01-07-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

looking good, christian!

no z action but did bucket wash my G and Fit this am... was 33F and was kinda slippery at times.

Mr. Kenchan!!! Good morning!!!

-- from Grandpa onzedge.

onzedge · 01-07-2012, 11:01 AM

So, I will have limited Z action today -- a wash/dry, tire pressure check and lug nut torque check. Ho hum.

Tomorrow, however, there will be much Z happiness at the homestead. Mr. ZForce and Mr. Hal are bringing their 370's over and my sons Taylor (TechFracture) and Colin (not a member here due to his becoming a traitor and embracing old Volvos) are installing 25 row Z1 oil coolers with block-off plates. 2 for the price of one.

Mrs. Dr. onzedge is taking advantage of this event and will be going to the movies and lunch with a friend. She just can't handle all of the testosterone and awesomeness all at once.

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

SPOHN · 01-07-2012, 11:27 AM

Waxed her today. Clean car is a fast car. lol

onzedge · 01-07-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Waxed her today. Clean car is a fast car. lol

ZForce · 01-07-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

So, I will have limited Z action today -- a wash/dry, tire pressure check and lug nut torque check. Ho hum.

Tomorrow, however, there will be much Z happiness at the homestead. Mr. ZForce and Mr. Hal are bringing their 370's over and my sons Taylor (TechFracture) and Colin (not a member here due to his becoming a traitor and embracing old Volvos) are installing 25 row Z1 oil coolers with block-off plates. 2 for the price of one.

Mrs. Dr. onzedge is taking advantage of this event and will be going to the movies and lunch with a friend. She just can't handle all of the testosterone and awesomeness all at once.

Good morning Mr. onzedge, looking forward to tomorrows install. Will be bringing snacks! Send our regards to Mrs. Dr onzedge.

Catching a movie this morning(Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) buying a new box spring, heading to the dump, grocery shopping...then I may need to repaint the front vertical cover plate on one of the oil coolers. A buddy not on this forum (Jim) fabbed up the block off plates and brought some heavy duty 3M velcro. Well it was too heavy as it pulled the paint and warped one of the panels. Straightened it back and the lighter velcro (lowes) is black, but as anal as I am want it looking new and do not want it rust with the paint stripped off. So I may paint it, dunnno with this cold weather and install tomorrow it may not be enough time to cure and the adhesive on the velcro may just gum it up.

Will be heading over to auto parts store to get some heater hose to wrap certain sections of the SS lines to eliminate the possibility of the sometimes whine noise these coolers make. On the recommendation from Z1.

onzedge · 01-07-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Good morning Mr. onzedge, looking forward to tomorrows install. Will be bringing snacks! Send our regards to Mrs. Dr onzedge.

Catching a movie this morning(Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) buying a new box spring, heading to the dump, grocery shopping...then I may need to repaint the front vertical cover plate on one of the oil coolers. A buddy not on this forum (Jim) fabbed up the block off plates and brought some heavy duty 3M velcro. Well it was too heavy as it pulled the paint and warped one of the panels. Straightened it back and the lighter velcro (lowes) is black, but as anal as I am want it looking new and do not want it rust with the paint stripped off. So I may paint it, dunnno with this cold weather and install tomorrow it may not be enough time to cure and the adhesive on the velcro may just gum it up.

Will be heading over to auto parts store to get some heater hose to wrap certain sections of the SS lines to eliminate the possibility of the sometimes whine noise these coolers make. On the recommendation from Z1.

ZForce · 01-07-2012, 11:40 AM

PWJDM shift knob question. How much loctite? And where, on the top threads or bottom threads? I am too lazy to look on the thread thru a gazillion pages

kenchan · 01-07-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Mr. Kenchan!!! Good morning!!!

-- from Grandpa onzedge.

oh?! are you a grandpa now?

congrats!!! hello~

kenchan · 01-07-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

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.

cold weather, dust, and wear grooves all contribute to squeaking but if you use the right pads and BrakeQuiet they should not squeak at all.

was your 350Z running Brembos? my G is the last model year that ran the Brembo's on our cars and the rotors have decent amount of wear grooves but the thickness was fine so i just bedded the endless pads in around 23K miles. no issue and plan to run it until the pads wear out. I usually swap rotors every other time the pads wear out. my G is currently around 29K miles.

imho those places that charge for turning the rotors scare customers by showing them the wear grooves like it's some serious issue. unless my calipers ate a rock or something showing catastrophic grooves (which i would just replace the rotors anyway) i just ignore the normal wear grooves and bed new pads in, replace the rotor next time.

kenchan · 01-07-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

PWJDM shift knob question. How much loctite? And where, on the top threads or bottom threads? I am too lazy to look on the thread thru a gazillion pages

i didnt use any loctite on mine since the shift pattern landed perfectly.

onzedge · 01-07-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oh?! are you a grandpa now?

congrats!!! hello~

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

rebe945 · 01-07-2012, 12:29 PM

I live in Northern Ohio and today I F'n waxed my Z. It is stored for winter. Ran it for 37 min constantly moving back and forth and then in nuetral. But I waxed it. Its unbelievable , the weather the last couple of days. Sunny upper 40's to upper 50s. . This aint normal.

01-07-2012, 11:01 AM	#9949 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	So, I will have limited Z action today -- a wash/dry, tire pressure check and lug nut torque check. Ho hum. Tomorrow, however, there will be much Z happiness at the homestead. Mr. ZForce and Mr. Hal are bringing their 370's over and my sons Taylor (TechFracture) and Colin (not a member here due to his becoming a traitor and embracing old Volvos) are installing 25 row Z1 oil coolers with block-off plates. 2 for the price of one. Mrs. Dr. onzedge is taking advantage of this event and will be going to the movies and lunch with a friend. She just can't handle all of the testosterone and awesomeness all at once. __________________ 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

01-07-2012, 11:27 AM	#9951 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Waxed her today. Clean car is a fast car. lol __________________

01-07-2012, 12:29 PM	#9960 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Outside today I live in Northern Ohio and today I F'n waxed my Z. It is stored for winter. Ran it for 37 min constantly moving back and forth and then in nuetral. But I waxed it. Its unbelievable , the weather the last couple of days. Sunny upper 40's to upper 50s. . This aint normal.

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