What did you do with your Z today II

Mike · 03-10-2012, 05:25 PM

Road Atlanta with NASA SE. Maybe tomorrow I'll remember my video camera.

SPOHN · 03-10-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Road Atlanta with NASA SE. Maybe tomorrow I'll remember my video camera.

Just charged mine a hour ago plus my buddy is going to bring his also.

MightyBobo · 03-10-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Road Atlanta with NASA SE. Maybe tomorrow I'll remember my video camera.

Mmmmmmmmmm, Road Atlanta - I'm really happy to see TrackDaze is moving down there, and has an event there this year even. I really want to give that one a shot sometime. Dibs on video!

onzedge · 03-10-2012, 05:29 PM

As promised, shots of the Juke:

Mr. Alchemy -- Koni's are set for Monday.

shadoquad · 03-10-2012, 05:32 PM

Nice juke, onzedge

alcheng · 03-10-2012, 05:42 PM

I can sense that smell of new Juke in here!!

happytheman · 03-10-2012, 05:42 PM

Nice! Loving the Juke! Tell Mrs. Onjedge that's she made a good choice.

Great pics by the by!

gurneyeagle · 03-10-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Nice! Loving the Juke! Tell Mrs. Onjedge that's she made a good choice.

Great pics by the by!

Okay, Mrs. Gurney is now intrigued! The Juke may just give a CR-V a run for it's money. I test drove one today and loved it.

My Z? Oh where to start.

In my ongoing war with trying to get my TMPS swapped-out for my Nismo rims which includes hitting a major pot hole and destroying a new tire, things just ramped-up.

Upon arriving (in a sudden down pour) at the dealership yesterday to get my TMPS swapped, I attempted to park in a section that was raised with a slanted curb (like a regular driveway) and managed to snag the bottom of the bumper and bent the black plastic diffuser. Replacement part will cost $375 from Nissanparts.com.

Oh, then this morning while surveying the damage, I noticed I had three different areas of "spider webbing" in the bumper paint from where it obviously was stressed severly from the impact with the curb. So, the clear bra will need to be removed, the bumper repainted, and the clear bra reapplied.

I've decided I'm going to swap out the Tanabe springs with the originals. I just can't deal with the hassle of a lowered car anymore; too many inclined driveways and speed bumps.

I've already got a taker for the Tanabes. Loved the look and ride, just can't afford the ongoing damage.

Lesson learned. No one to blame but myself.

alcheng · 03-10-2012, 10:19 PM

Mr.gurneyeagle, sorry to hear about all those incidents happened to your Z... I think it is a good idea to swap back to the OEM spring thus more peace of mind on your upcoming driving!

Drove my Z to work today, and parked it outdoor for the whole afternoon and when I finished work I went up to her and saw the horrible thing again.....

Those cutie seagulls always flying with their heavy diarrhoea symptom left a decent amount of "souvenirs" on my Z...

Anyway, driving home so pi$$ed and went to coin wash and spray everything off the panels and removed those spots after got home.

ImportConvert · 03-11-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Okay, Mrs. Gurney is now intrigued! The Juke may just give a CR-V a run for it's money. I test drove one today and loved it.

My Z? Oh where to start.

In my ongoing war with trying to get my TMPS swapped-out for my Nismo rims which includes hitting a major pot hole and destroying a new tire, things just ramped-up.

Upon arriving (in a sudden down pour) at the dealership yesterday to get my TMPS swapped, I attempted to park in a section that was raised with a slanted curb (like a regular driveway) and managed to snag the bottom of the bumper and bent the black plastic diffuser. Replacement part will cost $375 from Nissanparts.com.

Oh, then this morning while surveying the damage, I noticed I had three different areas of "spider webbing" in the bumper paint from where it obviously was stressed severly from the impact with the curb. So, the clear bra will need to be removed, the bumper repainted, and the clear bra reapplied.

I've decided I'm going to swap out the Tanabe springs with the originals. I just can't deal with the hassle of a lowered car anymore; too many inclined driveways and speed bumps.

I've already got a taker for the Tanabes. Loved the look and ride, just can't afford the ongoing damage.

Lesson learned. No one to blame but myself.

Woah...wait a minute...you mean the $70 part on my Z06 is suddenly $375 on a Nissan? We are talking about the black flexible plastic thing under the snout, and not any kind of bracing or anything else it attaches too, right?

That sucks

Also, the 370Z is plenty low in OEM form. I would not want it any lower. Good call.

Fire · 03-11-2012, 08:22 AM

Import low is the way to go

ImportConvert · 03-11-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Import low is the way to go

Why?

gurneyeagle · 03-11-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Woah...wait a minute...you mean the $70 part on my Z06 is suddenly $375 on a Nissan? We are talking about the black flexible plastic thing under the snout, and not any kind of bracing or anything else it attaches too, right?

That sucks

Also, the 370Z is plenty low in OEM form. I would not want it any lower. Good call.

No, the Nismo front bumper has a thick black piece of plastic that attaches to it and is a structural element. It wraps around the bottom of the bumper and attaches to the belly pan.

MightyBobo · 03-10-2012, 06:08 PM

A stick, too? She's a keeper.

3zworld · 03-10-2012, 06:12 PM

What did you do with your Z today?.....nothing because I just had leg surgery and will be out of commish for the next 4 weeks, but wifey took advantage and did plenty with it today...:|

'09 F.I. CBE/HFC-Stillen Gen3,Setrab+, SpeedBooster, Tune +ModBod

03-10-2012, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	Road Atlanta with NASA SE. Maybe tomorrow I'll remember my video camera. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-10-2012, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	As promised, shots of the Juke: Mr. Alchemy -- Koni's are set for Monday. __________________ 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

03-10-2012, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Nice! Loving the Juke! Tell Mrs. Onjedge that's she made a good choice. Great pics by the by! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

03-11-2012, 08:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Import low is the way to go __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-10-2012, 06:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	A stick, too? She's a keeper. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

03-10-2012, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Nice juke, onzedge

03-10-2012, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	I can sense that smell of new Juke in here!!

03-10-2012, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	Mr.gurneyeagle, sorry to hear about all those incidents happened to your Z... I think it is a good idea to swap back to the OEM spring thus more peace of mind on your upcoming driving! Drove my Z to work today, and parked it outdoor for the whole afternoon and when I finished work I went up to her and saw the horrible thing again..... Those cutie seagulls always flying with their heavy diarrhoea symptom left a decent amount of "souvenirs" on my Z... Anyway, driving home so pi$$ed and went to coin wash and spray everything off the panels and removed those spots after got home.

03-10-2012, 06:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
3zworld Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 257 Drives: '09 370z -Boosted Rep Power: 14	What did you do with your Z today?.....nothing because I just had leg surgery and will be out of commish for the next 4 weeks, but wifey took advantage and did plenty with it today...:\| '09 F.I. CBE/HFC-Stillen Gen3,Setrab+, SpeedBooster, Tune +ModBod

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