What did you do with your Z today II

Mike · 03-12-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Good morning everyone!

Time change totally screwed me up and I couldn't sleep last night, blah

Curious if anyone who has had their rims powdercoated. I don't have any other set of rims, how would I go about getting them powdercoated?... Leave my car on a lift or jacks or something?

I've awoken an hour earlier than normal the last two days also, wierd.

As for the rims, yes, you will have to leave the car on jackstands while they are being coated unless your coater happens to have a spare set of rims and tires. I've lent mine out a couple times for local people.

kenchan · 03-12-2012, 09:31 AM

morning all!

just checking in right now.

been a busy weekend and haven't had time to catch up to all the posts.
was great driving my G this am to work in the rain. S04's stick like glue and the car finally handles the way it should (was on snow tire set since Nov).

Nick911sc · 03-12-2012, 10:17 AM

Tell that guy on the skateboard to get away from your car before he goes flying and it smacks into your car!

TypeOne · 03-12-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Tell that guy on the skateboard to get away from your car before he goes flying and it smacks into your car!

hahaha that's my buddy Stells370... he wasn't really close at all.

GaleForce · 03-12-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Tell that guy on the skateboard to get away from your car before he goes flying and it smacks into your car!

I could feel myself filling with mini rage when I saw that.

The Z looks sweet, your added aero bits look good too.

happytheman · 03-12-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Tell that guy on the skateboard to get away from your car before he goes flying and it smacks into your car!

I would NOT have been happy with someone doing kickflips near my Z.

It made for a cool pic, but still....

PS. Yer car's looking sick!

Very unique usage of the aero bits!

Fire · 03-12-2012, 10:23 AM

Nice canards

PapoZalsa · 03-12-2012, 11:27 AM

Finally ordered the wheels spacers 20mm from Dustin at Z1. BTW, excellent customer service.

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Originally Posted by Fire

Nice canards

Are they double-sided tape or screw on?

gurneyeagle · 03-12-2012, 11:36 AM

Very sharp, TypeOne, very sharp!

kenchan · 03-12-2012, 02:08 PM

got my gallon of speedshine, mud (griot's clay), and bottle of microfiber cleaner.

i should be getting my 3/8 impact socket adapters today too.

got more stuff from griot's coming this week... gallon of carwash, new spray nozzles, etc.

alcheng · 03-12-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

got my gallon of speedshine, mud (griot's clay), and bottle of microfiber cleaner.

i should be getting my 3/8 impact socket adapters today too.

got more stuff from griot's coming this week... gallon of carwash, new spray nozzles, etc.

Sounds like a Z is going to have some Spa-treatment very soon...

It's light raining right now and properly tomorrow too, the Z is just getting this light shower given by mother-nature

Mr.kenchan, when can I drop off the Z and let you try those new cleaning goodies on her??? Thanks in advance....

kenchan · 03-12-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Sounds like a Z is going to have some Spa-treatment very soon...

It's light raining right now and properly tomorrow too, the Z is just getting this light shower given by mother-nature

Mr.kenchan, when can I drop off the Z and let you try those new cleaning goodies on her??? Thanks in advance....

hahaha, i barely have time to do my car. lol.

yah, my G was pretty over the weekend but this am had to drive in rain so i need to wash again later this week. (better than snow/salt!

)

kenchan · 03-12-2012, 03:56 PM

gurney- unless you have crappy insurance they should be able to accomodate you np.

they would probably file 2 claims (one for pothole damage, one for curbage)... not sure, would this be a one-car collision damage? i'd check with nick. he's a insurance guru.

onzedge · 03-12-2012, 04:44 PM

Here are some shots from the Koni installation. I set them at the mid-point on the rears and 1/4 tighter on the fronts. Driving impressions as follows (I wish I was more articulate, but here goes).

They are markedly better than stock. They are much more firm, turn-in is nice and crisp, steering input is more immediate. At-speed lanes changes are very flat. I have only driven around town and then about 1.25 hours of freeway thus far. Ride is a little more harsh, but not bad.

Overall: I highly recommend the Koni/Swift combination. It makes the Z feel like it should.

As always, Reps welcome and will be returned!!!

kenchan · 03-12-2012, 04:48 PM

very nice, mr.onzedge!

im glad you like the koni's. i just don like spring-only setups regardless of swifts or not, it's just half-arsed imho.

03-12-2012, 10:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Nice canards __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-12-2012, 11:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Very sharp, TypeOne, very sharp! __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

03-12-2012, 04:44 PM	#14 (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	Koni's!!! Here are some shots from the Koni installation. I set them at the mid-point on the rears and 1/4 tighter on the fronts. Driving impressions as follows (I wish I was more articulate, but here goes). They are markedly better than stock. They are much more firm, turn-in is nice and crisp, steering input is more immediate. At-speed lanes changes are very flat. I have only driven around town and then about 1.25 hours of freeway thus far. Ride is a little more harsh, but not bad. Overall: I highly recommend the Koni/Swift combination. It makes the Z feel like it should. As always, Reps welcome and will be returned!!! __________________ 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 Last edited by onzedge; 03-12-2012 at 04:57 PM.

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03-12-2012, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	morning all! just checking in right now. been a busy weekend and haven't had time to catch up to all the posts. was great driving my G this am to work in the rain. S04's stick like glue and the car finally handles the way it should (was on snow tire set since Nov).

03-12-2012, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Tell that guy on the skateboard to get away from your car before he goes flying and it smacks into your car!

03-12-2012, 02:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	got my gallon of speedshine, mud (griot's clay), and bottle of microfiber cleaner. i should be getting my 3/8 impact socket adapters today too. got more stuff from griot's coming this week... gallon of carwash, new spray nozzles, etc.

03-12-2012, 03:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	gurney- unless you have crappy insurance they should be able to accomodate you np. they would probably file 2 claims (one for pothole damage, one for curbage)... not sure, would this be a one-car collision damage? i'd check with nick. he's a insurance guru.

03-12-2012, 04:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	very nice, mr.onzedge! im glad you like the koni's. i just don like spring-only setups regardless of swifts or not, it's just half-arsed imho.