What did you do with your Z today II

kenchan · 03-10-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Awwwwww yeah!

You gave the Z some love today!

yep.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm really giving the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s a real close look. I did find this interesting for the Michelins tho:

Treadlife Warranty: 6 Years / 30,000 Miles
Half mileage for rear if different size than front

Hmmm, so they only warranty for 15k on staggered setups?

not sure about warranty cause i'll use it up before 15k anyway

i would do the supersports. heck, that's my next set of tires for sure.

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Originally Posted by alcheng

After some consideration here and there, I think I will go for the spoiler for my Z.

I did seriously consider the exhaust but after my Z ride on the past Wed, with the top down, I am a bit hesitate about hearing a louder exhaust note everyday, also conversation inside the cabin even with the top up... And the CAI is starting to giving a nice engine note...

So.. after all the thinking, I will go with spoiler...(maybe for now.. LOL)

sounds good, mr.alcheng!

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Originally Posted by alcheng

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

yah, really.

congrats, mr. and dr. onzedge!

that interior red accent is very

i like how nissan injected the juke with urban FUN in mind.

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Originally Posted by 3zworld

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

hope you're better soon.

alcheng · 03-10-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3zworld

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

Get well soon bud!!!

kenchan · 03-10-2012, 08:23 PM

Gurney- sorry to hear about the damage.

The Z looks great at stock height imho.

I have no plans to lower mine. For street driving I've learned long time ago that I want as much stroke allowed to keep the car from slowing down. If the car came with rediculous wheel gap like the G I would be required to lower the ride, but not the Z.

Drove my Z today and she just reconfirmed to me she is fine as-is for street.

happytheman · 03-10-2012, 09:22 PM

Gurney, that completely blow chunks.

How much of a drop did the Tanabes give you? At least you arre staying true to the Z! I applaud you!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

not sure about warranty cause i'll use it up before 15k anyway

i would do the supersports. heck, that's my next set of tires for sure.

I've gotten my stockers to last 25.5k now.

gurneyeagle · 03-11-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Gurney, that completely blow chunks.

How much of a drop did the Tanabes give you? At least you arre staying true to the Z! I applaud you!

I've gotten my stockers to last 25.5k now.

The drop was estimated to be 1" in the front and 0.75" rear. It turned out to be more like 1.50" front and 1.25" rear. That doesn't sound like a lot, but when it comes to front end clearance, especially with a long nose like the Nismo bumper, it's huge.

The edge of the bumper in front of the front tire is only about 4" off the ground, where as a stock Nismo is about 6". Everyone I know with a Nismo isn't having the problems I've had.

Some of that is specific to my driveway, but the car is still too low for me to feel comfortable. I've never had a problem on the street, but I have "puckered-up" a few times. It's just not worth the worry for me.

If I hadn't moved to an urban area, I wouldn't be having this discussion. Where we used to live, I never had a curb to contend with. Different city now and different environment.

You guys are right, the stock ride height is plenty low. I've been noticing the drops on stock 911's and other sporty cars and it's fine.

Yes, I still need to be careful, but I should have less concerns once I go back to stock ride height.

alcheng · 03-11-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Low is sexy Risky. People in the know go low Low will Know LOL

Fixed

mick · 03-10-2012, 09:30 PM

i drove it for ten miles to charge up the battery and back in the garage it went

ImportConvert · 03-10-2012, 10:27 PM

Showed it to my Dad. Luke warm reception, but he liked the lines and loved the NAV. He lusted after my z06, though. So far I'm still loving the car. Can't wait for my invisicord to arrive to I can wire my v1 in.

Waiz · 03-11-2012, 12:37 AM

I had a busy day!

-I got two new front tires (old set had mad insider camber wear and were already pretty old)

-Installed a new battery

-Reprogrammed a new alarm remote

and.... tomorrow I will be trying out my new vacuum as long as weather permits

happytheman · 03-11-2012, 12:51 AM

I wonder if these guys are legit? They've got mixed reviews, mostly based on customer service...but they're like $100 cheaper per tire!

Discount Tires Michelin Tires PILOT SUPER SPORT MI 275/35ZR19 100Y XL
Discount Tires Michelin Tires PILOT SUPER SPORT MI 305/30ZR19 102Y XL

alcheng · 03-11-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I wonder if these guys are legit? They've got mixed reviews, mostly based on customer service...but they're like $100 cheaper per tire!

Discount Tires Michelin Tires PILOT SUPER SPORT MI 275/35ZR19 100Y XL
Discount Tires Michelin Tires PILOT SUPER SPORT MI 305/30ZR19 102Y XL

Maybe ask around in the wheel/tires section and see if any members here had brought stuffs from them before....

Waiz · 03-11-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I wonder if these guys are legit? They've got mixed reviews, mostly based on customer service...but they're like $100 cheaper per tire!

Discount Tires Michelin Tires PILOT SUPER SPORT MI 275/35ZR19 100Y XL
Discount Tires Michelin Tires PILOT SUPER SPORT MI 305/30ZR19 102Y XL

I've never heard of them.

SoCal is littered with these type of tire resellers though

kenchan · 03-11-2012, 07:41 AM

Mr.Zforce- wow. That sounds scary. :

: Glad to hear things have settled back again. Hope your bro and family can rest today.

The drive was great yesterday.

going for round2 this am.

Fire · 03-11-2012, 08:01 AM

Zforce hope things work out good for your brother. I like seeing you guys getting your Z's out and

Looking to get mine out this week cause the weather is looking good for

3z get better and get back to

happytheman · 03-11-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Thank you Mr. kenchan, the bro took a turn for the downside Friday night, took him to ER this morning just got home, he is in for the weekend. Fever at 101.8, chills and turned out this morning an incision was infected hence the fever. Caught it in time, no fluids in the lung, antibiotics and dressing to be changed. Thanks for the well wishes.

Glad to hear the situation was caught in time! Scary to think that in an environment that is "sterile" you still have the chance of going home with an infection... It happens regularly I'm afraid.

Extend some community love to your brother, ok?

03-11-2012, 12:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I wonder if these guys are legit? They've got mixed reviews, mostly based on customer service...but they're like $100 cheaper per tire! Discount Tires Michelin Tires PILOT SUPER SPORT MI 275/35ZR19 100Y XL Discount Tires Michelin Tires PILOT SUPER SPORT MI 305/30ZR19 102Y XL __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub Last edited by happytheman; 03-11-2012 at 12:57 AM.

03-11-2012, 07:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Mr.Zforce- wow. That sounds scary. :: Glad to hear things have settled back again. Hope your bro and family can rest today. The drive was great yesterday. going for round2 this am.

03-11-2012, 08:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Zforce hope things work out good for your brother. I like seeing you guys getting your Z's out and Looking to get mine out this week cause the weather is looking good for 3z get better and get back to __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp Last edited by Fire; 03-11-2012 at 08:03 AM.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Gurney- sorry to hear about the damage. The Z looks great at stock height imho. I have no plans to lower mine. For street driving I've learned long time ago that I want as much stroke allowed to keep the car from slowing down. If the car came with rediculous wheel gap like the G I would be required to lower the ride, but not the Z. Drove my Z today and she just reconfirmed to me she is fine as-is for street.

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mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	i drove it for ten miles to charge up the battery and back in the garage it went

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	I had a busy day! -I got two new front tires (old set had mad insider camber wear and were already pretty old) -Installed a new battery -Reprogrammed a new alarm remote and.... tomorrow I will be trying out my new vacuum as long as weather permits