What did you do with your Z today IV

Isamu · 08-11-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

took the nizy out for a drive today. drove 65 miles worth of chicanes, hairpins, apex's and what not from livermore to san jose (mines road) and the car held up like a CHAMP!

this was the first time ive ever really driven it like it was meant to and it did not disappoint. with the 25 row oil cooler my temps stayed in the 200 degree mark the entire 65 miles. ambient temperature in the valley was 100+ degrees! however, once i stopped...temp's soared to 220-230 degrees quickly (pitstopped at lick observatory). brakes held up quite nicely as well (newly added SS lines and RBF600), but im thinking of changing the power steering fluid now. anyone flush theirs?

good to see you driving her like she is meant to be!

I am jealous as I have no where here to really drive my NISMO like that..
as for your oil temps that's odd that once you stopped your temps went up.. I am boosted and I generate alot of heat, and I don't see 220 unless I am really on it for a long time...
don't forget that you need ATF fluid for your PS fluid

chops · 08-11-2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu

good to see you driving her like she is meant to be!

I am jealous as I have no where here to really drive my NISMO like that..
as for your oil temps that's odd that once you stopped your temps went up.. I am boosted and I generate alot of heat, and I don't see 220 unless I am really on it for a long time...
don't forget that you need ATF fluid for your PS fluid

heh i was in 2nd and 3rd most of that 65 miles. im thinking it spiked up because of the heatsoak not moving. i am honestly impressed now with this car. i left the STi's in the dust :P

as for the power steering fluid. thanks, i need to do some more research on that. but it felt like the steering was getting more and more loose as i drove, the tires were fine and actually not too hot to the touch!

Isamu · 08-11-2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

heh i was in 2nd and 3rd most of that 65 miles. im thinking it spiked up because of the heatsoak not moving. i am honestly impressed now with this car. i left the STi's in the dust :P

as for the power steering fluid. thanks, i need to do some more research on that. but it felt like the steering was getting more and more loose as i drove, the tires were fine and actually not too hot to the touch!

when I drove from Tampa back to ND, there were a few occasions I hit 220.. but i was really on her.. and I have a huge single turbo. but I'd let her idle for a few minutes to cool down, and I never went up in temp... but then again I have a 34 row :P

I actually JUST changed my PS fluid... I was leaking some from the cooler because it was getting rather toasty.. so i replaced it with some better ATF fluid

kenchan · 08-11-2012, 06:59 PM

Hi mr.alcheng- I made it home with the new FitSport.

and yah, pretty much worked on making it mine, placing orders online for factory bits and all.

. Also washed my other Fit Sport and cleaned the interior.

Also placed orders for Hydro and Griot's stuff.

Motoring my Z this am was

windcutter for the Tascam did very well. 50mph and absolutely no wind noise mounted just aft of center console cubby.

going to play with clips tonight and more 370Z motoring tomorrow am.

GaleForce · 08-11-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Hi mr.alcheng- I made it home with the new FitSport.

and yah, pretty much worked on making it mine, placing orders online for factory bits and all.

. Also washed my other Fit Sport and cleaned the interior.

Also placed orders for Hydro and Griot's stuff.

Motoring my Z this am was

windcutter for the Tascam did very well. 50mph and absolutely no wind noise mounted just aft of center console cubby.

going to play with clips tonight and more 370Z motoring tomorrow am.

Sounds good

new car

good wind cutter

driving the Z

I'm jealous!

kenchan · 08-11-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Sounds good

new car

good wind cutter

driving the Z

I'm jealous!

Thanx, mr.gale!

Pintsize725 · 08-11-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Sounds good

new car

good wind cutter

driving the Z

I'm jealous!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Thanx, mr.gale!

I'm jealous of you both. Always buying new toys.

GaleForce · 08-11-2012, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I'm jealous of you both. Always buying new toys.

You'll get there... I didn't own such a cool car when I was your age...

blackcherry20 · 08-11-2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Hi mr.alcheng- I made it home with the new FitSport.

and yah, pretty much worked on making it mine, placing orders online for factory bits and all.

. Also washed my other Fit Sport and cleaned the interior.

Also placed orders for Hydro and Griot's stuff.

Motoring my Z this am was

windcutter for the Tascam did very well. 50mph and absolutely no wind noise mounted just aft of center console cubby.

going to play with clips tonight and more 370Z motoring tomorrow am.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Sounds good

new car

good wind cutter

driving the Z

I'm jealous!

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

Mr.kenchan... Congrats on the new ride!!!

I am glad to hear you come home safely...

Will check back with you later cos I am heading to a movie now...

Sorry i missed all the fun this evening-hanging w hubby and mini -riding ard on dirt bikes etc! Then a fire and drinks on patio-very nice outside

g'nite all see you in the am-50 Shades of grey calling my name...bahahahaha

GaleForce · 08-11-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Sorry i missed all the fun this evening-hanging w hubby and mini -riding ard on dirt bikes etc! Then a fire and drinks on patio-very nice outside

g'nite all see you in the am-50 Shades of grey calling my name...bahahahaha

Sounds like a great day. My mini and I watched the Lorax and cleaned the house for mommy... My 50 shades of grey will literally be staring at the grey paint chips.

alcheng · 08-12-2012, 01:21 AM

Good Evening/Morning folks

Just came home... ok... nothing like "50 shades of whatever" happen tonight...

sorry to disappoint some of your guys/gals... just a catch-up dinner & movie with an old friend...

We parted after the movie at about 11:50pm and I was like... "why not drive around...?"

No rain this evening and the temp is warm... top down

and cruise around the city...

2 hours....

Night life and night breeze...

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

YEs, I saw that. Thank you Mr.Alcheng. I mentioned to my better half that I would be attending this event, this is the look I received

I will be there.

Beer with poutine is good, but we'll sub in a rootbeer float for Mr.Onzedge's visit.

Mr.GaleForce, we are working on having as many as Z fellows we can, I hope the turn out will be great!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu

still took the NISMO out... wanted to see how the turbo and rain handled together...

Does your Nismo use the CAI like those Injen style?? I hope it won't get flooded...

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

took the nizy out for a drive today. drove 65 miles worth of chicanes, hairpins, apex's and what not from livermore to san jose (mines road) and the car held up like a CHAMP!

this was the first time ive ever really driven it like it was meant to and it did not disappoint. with the 25 row oil cooler my temps stayed in the 200 degree mark the entire 65 miles. ambient temperature in the valley was 100+ degrees! however, once i stopped...temp's soared to 220-230 degrees quickly (pitstopped at lick observatory). brakes held up quite nicely as well (newly added SS lines and RBF600), but im thinking of changing the power steering fluid now. anyone flush theirs?

PW nismo...

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Date night?

Not quite Mr.GaleForce, I am still 'hunting'...

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

thanks, mr.alcheng!

lol yah, i did drive pretty carefully...

not really, just drove like usual.

honda really improved quite a bit on the 2012's from the 2009 FitSport. i think im going to just leave the suspension and exhaust stock for now cause it drives so much smoother and quieter.

i bought some factory interior bits like CF pieces, leather shift knob, door sills, etc. just decorative pieces. should have them installed by mid-next week.

i think i might get me a greddy exhaust for my G instead.

Mr.kenchan,

to hear you are happy with the new Fit, and I am glad you found Honda made improvement on the new model, you know, under the current global economy condition, we usually hear about cutting cost on R&D and cost on material & quality,

on Honda!!

Also

to see your mods on the FitSport Junior.

on leaving the suspension & exhaust in stock form, I too believe there's no need to touch the suspension since it's a DD, and for the exhaust... I will feel

on trying to max out the exhaust note...

Maybe new rims?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Won best in class in a (small) show today.

Chrysler hosting lol. Beat an Elise, an Exige and a Jag (along with a bunch of ugly minis and a good looking S2000)

alcheng · 08-12-2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Sorry i missed all the fun this evening-hanging w hubby and mini -riding ard on dirt bikes etc! Then a fire and drinks on patio-very nice outside

g'nite all see you in the am-50 Shades of grey calling my name...bahahahaha

My 50 Shades of Grey Hair starts every time when I look at the mirror...

alcheng · 08-11-2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Hi mr.alcheng- I made it home with the new FitSport.

and yah, pretty much worked on making it mine, placing orders online for factory bits and all.

. Also washed my other Fit Sport and cleaned the interior.

Also placed orders for Hydro and Griot's stuff.

Motoring my Z this am was

windcutter for the Tascam did very well. 50mph and absolutely no wind noise mounted just aft of center console cubby.

going to play with clips tonight and more 370Z motoring tomorrow am.

Mr.kenchan... Congrats on the new ride!!!

I am glad to hear you come home safely...

Will check back with you later cos I am heading to a movie now...

GaleForce · 08-11-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

Mr.kenchan... Congrats on the new ride!!!

I am glad to hear you come home safely...

Will check back with you later cos I am heading to a movie now...

Date night?

kenchan · 08-11-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I'm jealous of you both. Always buying new toys.

hi pint-

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

Mr.kenchan... Congrats on the new ride!!!

I am glad to hear you come home safely...

Will check back with you later cos I am heading to a movie now...

thanks, mr.alcheng!

lol yah, i did drive pretty carefully...

not really, just drove like usual.

honda really improved quite a bit on the 2012's from the 2009 FitSport. i think im going to just leave the suspension and exhaust stock for now cause it drives so much smoother and quieter.

i bought some factory interior bits like CF pieces, leather shift knob, door sills, etc. just decorative pieces. should have them installed by mid-next week.

i think i might get me a greddy exhaust for my G instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

You'll get there... I didn't own such a cool car when I was your age...

mr. gale, you sound OLD...

hahaha

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

Date night?

to mr.alcheng.

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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	Hi mr.alcheng- I made it home with the new FitSport. and yah, pretty much worked on making it mine, placing orders online for factory bits and all. . Also washed my other Fit Sport and cleaned the interior. Also placed orders for Hydro and Griot's stuff. Motoring my Z this am was windcutter for the Tascam did very well. 50mph and absolutely no wind noise mounted just aft of center console cubby. going to play with clips tonight and more 370Z motoring tomorrow am.