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SPOHN 02-13-2012 02:57 PM

My harnesses just came in. Going to get them tomorrow at Forged Performance

kenchan 02-13-2012 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1541832)
That's good to know, cos I have to decide which tires to match with the 19 wheels that I ordered, treadwear is also a factor cos the Z is my DD in summer and I drove about 100km(60miles) more or less per day.

BTW, tracking number for the CAI has been issued. YEA!!!! :tup: :tup:

DW's will do fine, i think. :) especially for dd use it will be more than enough imho. i do some spirited driving and ive not felt unsafe on those yet. very predictable limit too.

if we lived closer i would've sold you my barely used set so that i can try out those super-sports, actually. hahaha. :D meet up at tirerack, i buy new tires, you get my barely used set wrapped on new wheels. lol oh well.

alcheng 02-13-2012 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1541850)
DW's will do fine, i think. :) especially for dd use it will be more than enough imho. i do some spirited driving and ive not felt unsafe on those yet. very predictable limit too.

if we lived closer i would've sold you my barely used set so that i can try out those super-sports, actually. hahaha. :D meet up at tirerack, i buy new tires, you get my barely used set wrapped on new wheels. lol oh well.

If we live closer I would suggest you bring me to a nice place for CharcoalBurgers and Cheese Frites, then sushi go next! mm, yum~~~ :yum: :yum:

kenchan 02-13-2012 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1541855)
If we live closer I would suggest you bring me to a nice place for CharcoalBurgers and Cheese Frites, then sushi go next! mm, yum~~~ :yum: :yum:

man, dat dont sound too good...! :icon17:

christian370z 02-13-2012 03:11 PM

Just dried off the Z and did a QD wipedown, why does it have to rain after every time I wash the car! Trying to keep it clean before I take the GF out tomorrow.

kenchan 02-13-2012 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z (Post 1541876)
Just dried off the Z and did a QD wipedown, why does it have to rain after every time I wash the car! Trying to keep it clean before I take the GF out tomorrow.


need to check the sky for any leaks... not suppose to rain in socal...Ever! :icon17:

christian370z 02-13-2012 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1541883)
need to check the sky for any leaks... not suppose to rain in socal...Ever! :icon17:

Ha, I know right? I think getting a tax deduction for every day it's not perfectly sunny sounds fair to me. :tup:

kenchan 02-13-2012 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z (Post 1541888)
Ha, I know right? I think getting a tax deduction for every day it's not perfectly sunny sounds fair to me. :tup:

hahaha! :tup:

kenchan 02-13-2012 04:27 PM

hey mr. alcheng, did you see this tire ad? he's in canada.

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...pss-cheap.html

KingZee 02-13-2012 05:19 PM

finally got my Dimple Oil Plug in the mail today, time for the oil change.

alcheng 02-13-2012 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1542002)
hey mr. alcheng, did you see this tire ad? he's in canada.

http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...pss-cheap.html

Yes, that's a very good deal, I sent a PM to the OP.

Thank you very much ken-san!! :tup: :tup:

Alchemy 02-13-2012 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1541053)
:tup:

I am thinking about these as well.

All those mods and no intake :icon14:

Keep me posted on the Koni install. Hope your master tech recovers quickly :tup:

onzedge 02-13-2012 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1542156)
All those mods and no intake :icon14:

Keep me posted on the Koni install. Hope your master tech recovers quickly :tup:

I do have an intake -- the Stillen Gen 2. I seriously researched intakes (and this was my first mod) before I settled on the Gen 2. My rationale was that I did not want to remove the front fascia just to clean air filters. Turns out, though, the fascia removal is child's play (meaning even I can do it) and checking the filters on the Gen 2 take just as long. Live and learn.

Anyway, to make a long story short, I am very happy with the Gen 2 performance, but the Typhoon intrigues me. HP gains are good and the filters are totally accessible. I might do it (meaning once I seriously start thinking about something, I usually pull the trigger on it -- it is just another part of my disease).

On to the Koni's. They sit in their boxes on my table saw in the garage. Colin's hand is definitely broken and we will not have an estimate on the repair duration for a couple of days. Plan B is to take it to Taylor's (my other son) shop over in Davis, but this presents a couple of challenges. First, the owner is not as loosey-goosey with the shop rates as Colin's and I will pay more. Note that they have a very sweet alignment rack there that more easily accommodates lowered cars than Colin’s does.

Second, they are not open on weekends at all so it would require calling in "sick" one day. Then I will feel guilty the rest of the day for calling in "not feeling well" and our company policy does not have a provision for Paid Time Off for Koni's. They should, God knows, but they do not.

Plan C is to do them myself, but it would have to be in my garage and without a lift. I would have to go for an alignment anyway when completed.

So there you go. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments and, as always, have a great day.

alcheng 02-13-2012 07:11 PM

Mr.onzedge, how far is Taylor's shop from your place? And is the rate a huge difference??

KingZee 02-13-2012 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1542170)
I do have an intake -- the Stillen Gen 2. I seriously researched intakes (and this was my first mod) before I settled on the Gen 2. My rationale was that I did not want to remove the front fascia just to clean air filters. Turns out, though, the fascia removal is child's play (meaning even I can do it) and checking the filters on the Gen 2 take just as long. Live and learn.

Anyway, to make a long story short, I am very happy with the Gen 2 performance, but the Typhoon intrigues me. HP gains are good and the filters are totally accessible. I might do it (meaning once I seriously start thinking about something, I usually pull the trigger on it -- it is just another part of my disease).

On to the Koni's. They sit in their boxes on my table saw in the garage. Colin's hand is definitely broken and we will not have an estimate on the repair duration for a couple of days. Plan B is to take it to Taylor's (my other son) shop over in Davis, but this presents a couple of challenges. First, the owner is not as loosey-goosey with the shop rates as Colin's and I will pay more. Note that they have a very sweet alignment rack there that more easily accommodates lowered cars than Colin’s does.

Second, they are not open on weekends at all so it would require calling in "sick" one day. Then I will feel guilty the rest of the day for calling in "not feeling well" and our company policy does not have a provision for Paid Time Off for Koni's. They should, God knows, but they do not.

Plan C is to do them myself, but it would have to be in my garage and without a lift. I would have to go for an alignment anyway when completed.

So there you go. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments and, as always, have a great day.

I say you make your son Taylor go in on a Saturday since you're his father (Darth Vader Voice)


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