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Alchemy 03-28-2012 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofaster87 (Post 1626475)
Im going to go slow on this car. Went too crazy with my other vehicles.

Gonna have to ask AK if you can change your screen name then. May I suggest the name STAY_STOCK? I dont think anyone has taken it yet:icon17:

alcheng 03-28-2012 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1626481)
Gonna have to ask AK if you can change your screen name then. May I suggest the name STAY_STOCK? I dont think anyone has taken it yet:icon17:

Mr.Alchemy, don't chenge his screen name, I think the name means Go Faster with 87 fuel on a stock Z.

That's very stock. lol :bowrofl:

gofaster87 03-28-2012 06:19 PM

Damn I want to be cool like everyone else. I should vinyl wrap my roof and paint my lights. Maybe even color all my engine parts with plasti-dip.
:rofl2:

alcheng 03-28-2012 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofaster87 (Post 1626533)
Damn I want to be cool like everyone else. I should vinyl wrap my roof and paint my lights. Maybe even color all my engine parts with plasti-dip.
:rofl2:

To push to the limit, you could vinyl wrap ALL the wondows too! :ugh2: :bowrofl:

onzedge 03-28-2012 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofaster87 (Post 1626533)
Damn I want to be cool like everyone else. I should vinyl wrap my roof and paint my lights. Maybe even color all my engine parts with plasti-dip.
:rofl2:

That's just crazy talk. All you need is a PWJDM knob and a GT-R start button. :tup:

shadoquad 03-28-2012 06:36 PM

Gentlemen, pics of said wheels:

( Click to show/hide )

ZMan8 03-28-2012 06:58 PM

Very nice! I like those. can you give us details sizes, offsets?

shadoquad 03-28-2012 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1626648)
Very nice! I like those. can you give us details sizes, offsets?

Forgestar F14's

19X9 up front
19X10 in back

I think their default offsets are +22, but I could be mistaken.

They're sitting on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, 19/35/245 up front, 19/40/275 in back.

ZMan8 03-28-2012 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1626657)
Forgestar F14's

19X9 up front
19X10 in back

I think their default offsets are +22, but I could be mistaken.

They're sitting on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, 19/35/245 up front, 19/40/275 in back.

:tup:

kenchan 03-28-2012 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1626359)
Yes to all the above:tup: The sound quality of m4a1's setup will be much better of course. Interior sound shouldnt be a huge prob although it will also pick up the interior road noise as well as the exhaust.

Here is a vid I made last year, the camera is mounted right next to the licence plate. Sound is pretty decent. Wind is a big factor is keeping sound quality. The rear mount def cuts down on wind noise. Skip the first min on the vid to get to the action.

BTW thats my ridiculous driveway at the end. Just imagine what I go thru when it snows. Talk about snow removal :facepalm:

thanks! :tup: that's a fun vid :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1626570)
Gentlemen, pics of said wheels:

looks good. :tup:

kenchan 03-28-2012 07:25 PM

hey so i did the clamp swap. not sure if anyone can tell... :icon17:

these clamps are hard to tell when they are tight. on the throttle body side i dont care too much but on the plastic air box side i didnt want to crush the damn pipe fitting. :D hahaha.

Before:
http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...mps-before.jpg

After:
http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...amps-after.jpg

happytheman 03-28-2012 07:30 PM

Whew! Just caught up on like 12 pages of reading!

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucelidat (Post 1624950)
Well, I am parking at the same location Friday and don't have time to fix it by then and don't want a second ticket for the same thing so I thought that might work. Cop goes by, sees the ticket, figures someone else beat him to it, moves along. It'll be a hassle to sort it out if I get a second ticket for the same thing before I get a chance to fix it.

Duct tape fixes everything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1625247)
good morning everyone! :tup:

haven't read the last couple of pages.

I think some seventh sense told you not to because I busted your chops over the night. :rofl2:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire (Post 1625322)
Hmmm maybe you shouldn't drink at work Kenman :shakes head:

I was thinking it was weed...not alcohol! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1625335)
It's ok Mr.kenchan, work could be sucks sometimes. As long as we remember when is the pay-day, them it's fine. :icon17:

I actually have to setup a reminder for payday because I always forget. :shakes head:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire (Post 1625398)
At work I drink coffee then some coffee and finish the night with a few more coffees. :eekdance:

That's funny right there! :rofl2: I don't drink coffee that much, I just really like it to get me going in the morning.

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1625401)
:tup: Coffee is Life.

Truer words were never spoken! :tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1625432)
Most of my coffee comes from my pot at home or from the groovy Keurig at home. I do indulge in the occasional Starbucks Americano w/ 2 extra shots and sometimes a Peet's because one of our developer's wife works there and brings a tray by the offfice sometimes.

I love my Keurig! We have one at work too! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by slo (Post 1625478)
That's the story of my life. With all my previous cars and motorcycles, I think this will be my first car that I don't just jump into full modifying ever. Will have to take my time on this one.

Famous last words! BLAHAHAHAH!! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1625807)
Child-labor harvested beans grown in regions ruled by warlords who use the coffee profits to buy guns taste far better than fair-trade beans. Cheaper, too. Just saying....

OMG! $.12 per week is simply too much for these people! Heheh, yer killing it! :tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1625809)
for those that questioned about added negative camber from spacers... when you push the wheel out with spacers your wheel rate for the suspension lowers. wheel rate in simple terms is the suspension system spring rate measured at the tire vs at the spring or spring+shock assy.

so when you push the tire outwards the tire has more leverage to compress the suspension... this can result in the car sitting slightly lower than usual (probably unmeasureable to the eye).

Thanks for the information dood! I really appreciate it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1626215)
nice! :tup: i was possibly looking at the 4dr hatch later on as my winter dd.... not committed yet. will need to see wat mazaduhdoodoo brings for the next gen MS3 without the stupid grin facia. :D

I HATE that stupid azz grin! :(

shadoquad 03-28-2012 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1626695)
looks good. :tup:

:tiphat: Thank you, good sir. And that's the first time I've seen your engine bay. I like the red with the Nissan logo. Nice subtle touch.

alcheng 03-28-2012 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1626697)
hey so i did the clamp swap. not sure if anyone can tell... :icon17:

these clamps are hard to tell when they are tight. on the throttle body side i dont care too much but on the plastic air box side i didnt want to crush the damn pipe fitting. :D hahaha.

After:
http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...amps-after.jpg

Looks nice :tup: :tup:


hey Mr.happy, how ya doing bud?????

kenchan 03-28-2012 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1626708)
I think some seventh sense told you not to because I busted your chops over the night. :rofl2:
Thanks for the information dood! I really appreciate it!

I HATE that stupid azz grin! :(

oh now i have to look. :icon17: ;) jk. you're welcome on the wheel rate info. :tup: yah, i can't understand why mazda would do such a thing to their cars... :shakes head: hope that trend ends sooon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1626715)
:tiphat: Thank you, good sir. And that's the first time I've seen your engine bay. I like the red with the Nissan logo. Nice subtle touch.

hey thanks. :D i pulled the emblem off the cover and put red e-tape under there and placed the logo back on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1626720)
Looks nice :tup: :tup:

thanks, mr.alcheng. :tup:

GaleForce 03-28-2012 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1625952)
mr. gale you're winning all sorts of awards and certifications today. :tup:

This will go down as the single greatest day of my life on this forum! :happydance:

Thanks for the certificate Mr.Kenchan :tiphat: and a special thanks for Mr.onzedge for helping me become a better person! :tiphat:

I can't wait to tell my wife, she will be so proud of me! :rofl2:

kenchan 03-28-2012 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1626734)
This will go down as the single greatest day of my life on this forum! :happydance:

Thanks for the certificate Mr.Kenchan :tiphat: and a special thanks for Mr.onzedge for helping me become a better person! :tiphat:

I can't wait to tell my wife, she will be so proud of me! :rofl2:

:icon18: hahaha!!!

kenchan 03-28-2012 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofaster87 (Post 1626383)
Ill be different. I left my Z stock.

nothing wrong with that. :tup:

especially since you have a nismo your exhaust note is louder than the base, right? i couldn't stand the quiet exhaust. my G sounds much louder and musical...and that's my dd.

oh and the stock HU sucked arse... :icon17:

shadoquad 03-28-2012 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofaster87 (Post 1626383)
Ill be different. I left my Z stock.

Z's are great stock. I hope it's treating you well :tup:

gurneyeagle 03-28-2012 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1626657)
Forgestar F14's

19X9 up front
19X10 in back

I think their default offsets are +22, but I could be mistaken.

They're sitting on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, 19/35/245 up front, 19/40/275 in back.

:tup::tup::tup::happydance:

shadoquad 03-28-2012 08:45 PM

Thanks, Gurney

happytheman 03-28-2012 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1626866)
Thanks, Gurney



Yup those wheels are looking hawt! :yum:

onzedge 03-28-2012 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1626657)
Forgestar F14's

19X9 up front
19X10 in back

I think their default offsets are +22, but I could be mistaken.

They're sitting on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, 19/35/245 up front, 19/40/275 in back.

Did someone say Pilot Super Sport?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? :tup:

shadoquad 03-28-2012 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1626885)
Yup those wheels are looking hawt! :yum:

:tiphat:
Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1626914)
Did someone say Pilot Super Sport?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? :tup:

Yeah, man! "Wish you were here" to check them out in person.

onzedge 03-28-2012 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1626734)
This will go down as the single greatest day of my life on this forum! :happydance:

Thanks for the certificate Mr.Kenchan :tiphat: and a special thanks for Mr.onzedge for helping me become a better person! :tiphat:

I can't wait to tell my wife, she will be so proud of me! :rofl2:

I am happy to help. :tiphat:

Mecinoid 03-28-2012 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1624462)
Running the board favourite here, too:
- Swift SpecR
- H&R 15mmF / 20mmR
- RE-11 265/35-19F / 285/35-19R
- SPC Camber Kit

Anyone know in G's if there is any handling improvements? At the drag strip what does this suspension do to the 60' times. I know a lot of guys do this for the looks. However, I'd like to know the performance benefits in solid numbers if anyone knows.

Also, what is the difference in ride from stock. Plus, difference in going in and out of driveways. In my town I was scraping the factory spoiler all over town. I took it off and now I do not rub except on the steepest of driveways. How much is the front end lowered?

alcheng 03-28-2012 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1626914)
Did someone say Pilot Super Sport?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? :tup:

Mr.onzedge :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

Mecinoid 03-28-2012 11:22 PM

I decided to give my Z a light show. Previously, I had installed blackout panels in my garage windows. Now, I decided to let a little light in. For now, I've settled on green in the outermost windows. I did this to let just a little light in and to enhance my blacklight night experience. I know this is weird but, it makes me happy living in a green world.... Lol.

From the outside with all the various colors installed. You can't really tell a difference from all black panels:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...Z/IMG_3702.jpg

Just green installed in the outer panes:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...Z/IMG_3706.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...Z/IMG_3753.jpg

Plus, I figure the green panes will helped my nightime blacklight show. A green glow now comes in at night via street light and green florescent paint around the garage shows up. Add in my drag clock and various other neon signs while I watch TV and have a beer; It kind of reminds me of 70's and when I first started to get interested in cars. You know takes you back to a time....

Below are some of the other options I tried:

Red

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...Z/IMG_3685.jpg

Multicolored:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...Z/IMG_3691.jpg

Grn, Blue, Smoked pairs:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...Z/IMG_3716.jpg

Single Blue / Single Smoked Panels:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...Z/IMG_3677.jpg

Just being artsy today I guess.

happytheman 03-29-2012 06:31 AM

Dude Mecinoid, you've got waaaay too much time on your hands! :rofl2: I like the blue best tho. :)

I'm just sitting here on my patio, enjoying a great cup of Keurig-brewed coffee while checking the site and watching the sunrise before I get ready for work.

Have a great day Kenchan, Onzedge, Zman8, Mecinoid, Alchemy, Alcheng, GurneyEagle and everybody in my extended fambly! :hello:

m4a1mustang 03-29-2012 07:08 AM

Hey Ken, I was at Costco last night and found this. It reminded me of you. It's lunch today.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t...329_002755.jpg

kenchan 03-29-2012 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1627366)
Hey Ken, I was at Costco last night and found this. It reminded me of you. It's lunch today.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t...329_002755.jpg

:yum: mmmmmmm... you got a great lunch on the way. :tup:

Morning all! :D

onzedge 03-29-2012 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1627346)
Dude Mecinoid, you've got waaaay too much time on your hands! :rofl2: I like the blue best tho. :)

I'm just sitting here on my patio, enjoying a great cup of Keurig-brewed coffee while checking the site and watching the sunrise before I get ready for work.

Have a great day Kenchan, Onzedge, Zman8, Mecinoid, Alchemy, Alcheng, GurneyEagle and everybody in my extended fambly! :hello:

:iagree: Mr. Mecinoid's shots are interesting.

Have a great day, everyone. :tiphat:

gurneyeagle 03-29-2012 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1627373)
:iagree: Mr. Mecinoid's shots are interesting.

Have a great day, everyone. :tiphat:

Absolutely! :iagree:

Have a great day all.

IndyCar is coming back to Houston, WOOT!

shadoquad 03-29-2012 07:34 AM

I love the "Gone in 60" board, Mecinoid!!!

Fire 03-29-2012 08:53 AM

Morning guys. Checking in after reading about 10 pages of posts LOL. Coffee, mods more coffee, more mods more coffee. :driving: I wondered what was under your hood kenman. Check back tomorrow :hello:

LunaZ 03-29-2012 09:13 AM

Updated the iPod I keep in the console.
Fresh podcasts for this weekend's road trip.

ZMan8 03-29-2012 09:18 AM

Good morning guys!

wheee! 03-29-2012 09:53 AM

Swapped out the winter wheels and tires and put the stock 19's back on. Hopefully getting new Hankooks installed today!

Still snow on the ground here though... :shakes head:

alcheng 03-29-2012 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1627346)
Dude Mecinoid, you've got waaaay too much time on your hands! :rofl2: I like the blue best tho. :)

I'm just sitting here on my patio, enjoying a great cup of Keurig-brewed coffee while checking the site and watching the sunrise before I get ready for work.

Have a great day Kenchan, Onzedge, Zman8, Mecinoid, Alchemy, Alcheng, GurneyEagle and everybody in my extended fambly! :hello:

Good Morning Mr.happytheman :hello: :hello:

I have a typical starts of the day, since I don't drink coffee in the morning I start my morning with a glass of warm water follow by the first task of the day... click to www.the370z.com and say "Hi" to my Z fellows in here.

That makes the start of my day much better than :yawn:

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1627366)
Hey Ken, I was at Costco last night and found this. It reminded me of you. It's lunch today.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t...329_002755.jpg

Hey m4a1mustang, is that the "Nissan's answer to the Panamera?" ???

:icon17:

Good Morning Mr.Fire, Mr.kenchan, Mr.m4a1mustang, Mr.GaleForce, Mr.gurneyeagle, Mr.onzedge, Mr.LunaZ, Mr.wheee! and everyone!!! :tiphat: :tiphat:

kenchan 03-29-2012 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1627719)
Good Morning Mr.Fire, Mr.kenchan, Mr.m4a1mustang, Mr.GaleForce, Mr.gurneyeagle, Mr.onzedge, Mr.LunaZ, Mr.wheee! and everyone!!! :tiphat: :tiphat:

goood morning, mr. alcheng! so is your car ready for the spacer install? :tup:


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