What did you do with your Z today III

JARblue · 04-26-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have decided I am in love with the Caffè Verona K-cups we have in the office.

Bought my wife a Nespresso (Crate & Barrel) machine for Christmas. The cups are like $0.50 each but way cheaper than a $5 latte at Starbucks. Double espresso w/o leaving the house FTW

dAvenue · 04-26-2012, 08:58 AM

Good morning guys and gals.

Alchemy · 04-26-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

Good morning guys and gals.

Sir,

kenchan · 04-26-2012, 09:30 AM

mr.zforce- i run S04's on my G. 245/35/19 and 275/35/19. they are FANTASIC tires...they grip very well wet or dry..and are quiet, great looking, sidewalls are

, made in japan, and so far wearing very well.

the only down side is weight. thing weighs a ton (31-32lbs) vs the PSS (25-27lbs).
PSS are made in USA

and France. as a consumer it is my duty (lol) to try to buy only american (canadian, mexican included per NAFTA), japanese, or french. only reason why i included french is not because of cheeze fries, but cause nissan's top guy is a french guy.

hahaha (and i want to try pss

).

m4a1mustang · 04-26-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.zforce- i run S04's on my G. 245/35/19 and 275/35/19. they are FANTASIC tires...they grip very well wet or dry..and are quiet, great looking, sidewalls are

, made in japan, and so far wearing very well.

the only down side is weight. thing weighs a ton (31-32lbs) vs the PSS (25-27lbs).
PSS are made in USA

and France. as a consumer it is my duty (lol) to try to buy only american, japanese, or french. only reason why i included french is not because of cheeze fries, but cause nissan's top guy is a french guy.

hahaha (and i want to try pss

).

kenchan · 04-26-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Pintsize725 · 04-26-2012, 09:39 AM

Quick question for the OFC or more knowledgeable car guy: What other fluids/parts get inspected when you bring your car to a Nissan dealership for an oil change? (Feel free to direct to me an existing thread. Thanks)

kenchan · 04-26-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Quick question for the OFC or more knowledgeable car guy: What other fluids/parts get inspected when you bring your car to a Nissan dealership for an oil change? (Feel free to direct to me an existing thread. Thanks)

typically steering fluid, brake fluid, clutch (if manual), blinker fluid, coolant, washer fluid, tail lamp fluid.

disclaimer: 2 dont belong in the list above.

ZForce · 04-26-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.zforce- i run S04's on my G. 245/35/19 and 275/35/19. they are FANTASIC tires...they grip very well wet or dry..and are quiet, great looking, sidewalls are

, made in japan, and so far wearing very well.

the only down side is weight. thing weighs a ton (31-32lbs) vs the PSS (25-27lbs).
PSS are made in USA

and France. as a consumer it is my duty (lol) to try to buy only american (canadian, mexican included per NAFTA), japanese, or french. only reason why i included french is not because of cheeze fries, but cause nissan's top guy is a french guy.

hahaha (and i want to try pss

).

Mr. kenchan, thanks for the info....heavy indeed. I am still on the fence with the PSS, but may give them a go. My RE-11's tread is running low 12k + miles. Thought I needed another alignment because they have running rough, but Colin (mr. onzedge's son - master mech) informed me on Sunday when he drove the car that Bridgestone redesigned them a few years back and when they wear to a certain point the have a second compound that is a rougher ride but wuill give the tire some extra life. Cheeze Fries...haha..

. and to add to the list:french fries, french dressing and perrier.

kenchan · 04-26-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Mr. kenchan, thanks for the info....heavy indeed. I am still on the fence with the PSS, but may give them a go. My RE-11's tread is running low 12k + miles. Thought I needed another alignment because they have running rough, but Colin (mr. onzedge's son - master mech) informed me on Sunday when he drove the car that Bridgestone redesigned them a few years back and when they wear to a certain point the have a second compound that is a rougher ride but wuill give the tire some extra life. Cheeze Fries...haha..

. and to add to the list:french fries, french dressing and perrier.

aha, if you are already running RE11's and are happy with them, then the weight shouldn't matter to you because the S04s are within 1lb.

ahhhh, i 2 layer compound makes sense. i hear track guys sometimes have the tires turned before use so that they minimize squirm.

ZForce · 04-26-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

aha, if you are already running RE11's and are happy with them, then the weight shouldn't matter to you because the S04s are within 1lb.

ahhhh, i 2 layer compound makes sense. i hear track guys sometimes have the tires turned before use so that they minimize squirm.

Yippee...I also want more mileage off my next set...thank you sir

A morning taking my job security (posting while at work) in my hands was well spent.

kenchan · 04-26-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Yippee...I also want more mileage off my next set...thank you sir

A morning taking my job security (posting while at work) in my hands was well spent.

hahaha! have a great day, mr. zforce!

EazyD · 04-26-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

The bumper is the most expensive one, mainly because it's one very large piece with all those weird angle cut and shape, and it takes 2 person to put on the bumper piece, I remember the bumper cost me close to $500, but from the experience of the 350z... the bumper piece is well spent!!

The place just called and said it would be $500 for the bumper and 8 inches of the hood and partial fenders.
I do like that the bumper and hood won't rust if I get chips there

(am I right about the hood?)

Ps- I like that this thread is lively.

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kenchan · 04-26-2012, 10:31 AM

i think i may scrap the entire nismo wheel thing all together and do a near-square setup on my car.

checking with my buddy right now over at tirerack.

m4a1mustang · 04-26-2012, 10:34 AM

square setup ftw.

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04-26-2012, 09:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	mr.zforce- i run S04's on my G. 245/35/19 and 275/35/19. they are FANTASIC tires...they grip very well wet or dry..and are quiet, great looking, sidewalls are , made in japan, and so far wearing very well. the only down side is weight. thing weighs a ton (31-32lbs) vs the PSS (25-27lbs). PSS are made in USA and France. as a consumer it is my duty (lol) to try to buy only american (canadian, mexican included per NAFTA), japanese, or french. only reason why i included french is not because of cheeze fries, but cause nissan's top guy is a french guy. hahaha (and i want to try pss ).

04-26-2012, 10:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think i may scrap the entire nismo wheel thing all together and do a near-square setup on my car. checking with my buddy right now over at tirerack.