What did you do with your Z today IV

kenchan · 07-16-2012, 11:40 AM

wow, pint, sorry to hear.

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Yes the Mic location on our cars is tough. My observation is windshield picks up wind noise, hatch area picks up road noise from wheel Wells. I wonder if mounting it externally by tail pipes is good idea? That may create too much noise though.

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so far the best audio has been from the cupholder area using that saitech mount.

very balanced between exhaust/low road noise, and music from stereo is very clean.

ive not tried the mic from the exhaust as i didnt feel like adding more problems such as rattles and wind noise.

Pintsize725 · 07-16-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Contact an attorney who handles traffic court. It will be worth your time and effort.

Nah, I'm biting the bullet on this one. Mr. BMW was egging me on and I gave in. Just didn't realize that when I looked down at nav he had slowed the eff down and I hadn't. Woo!

onzedge · 07-16-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Nah, I'm biting the bullet on this one. Mr. BMW was egging me on and I gave in. Just didn't realize that when I looked down at nav he had slowed the eff down and I hadn't. Woo!

He probably had radar detection.

ZMan8 · 07-16-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Well I was going down a road I've not been on by myself. It was kind of curvy and had no median so I was focused on the road and not the speed limit signs. Got clocked doing 67 in a 45. Who puts a 45mph speed limit on less than a mile section of highway?! Can you say speed trap? Either way, I didn't know I was going that fast, I was looking down at my phone nav and looked up to see a cop.

45 on highway? That is a speed trap....

So you got 22 over and its 325, that's pricey I think mine for 27 over was $120. And I took driving safety course for an additional $90 so ticket would not go on my record.

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Pintsize725 · 07-16-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

45 on highway? That is a speed trap....

So you got 22 over and its 325, that's pricey I think mine for 27 over was $120. And I took driving safety course for an additional $90 so ticket would not go on my record.

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I need to call the courthouse to see if I am even given the option of defensive driving or not. After so many miles over, it's not an option. Pricing for a county ticket:

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TerribleONE · 07-16-2012, 11:26 AM

Wow those prices are way less than you would pay here in california... I got a stop sign ticket and that was 385 + traffic school fees!

ZMan8 · 07-16-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey i missed this post earlier. mr. zman- thanks yah, i think the ms3 and gti for sure

unsure of the focus. i dont like fords to begin with.

Ms3 and gti are great cars. I'm not sure How VW are with maintenance but ms3 Would most likely be cheaper

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kenchan · 07-16-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Ms3 and gti are great cars. I'm not sure How VW are with maintenance but ms3 Would most likely be cheaper

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yah, ive heard gti's are pretty much a hit or miss like most euro cars so that is one area i dont know if i want to take the chance.

the ms3 appears to be pretty solid. i dont read too many serious issues with that car. too bad it's so frikken ugly.

NickTurnon · 07-16-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Ms3 and gti are great cars. I'm not sure How VW are with maintenance but ms3 Would most likely be cheaper

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I have a friend with a Stage 2 GTI running 12-15 psi and 240 whp 260 tq and it has 120k on it. He blew thru 2 transmissions and exhuast leaks etc..

His maintenance is very high

DLSTR · 07-16-2012, 01:33 PM

GTI's are really no different than any other car. Start modding and running them hard and you will get issues. Plenty of other owners drive them and have very few issues. Its a great car that does all things pretty well.

I would not have any other HOT hatch. Well I did have an Abarth 500 that was sweet as well

Kenchan go test drive the GTI - the overall quality will impress you. Compared to being in the Z its a sound booth, so quiet and solid. I never test drove 1. I bought it and had it shipped over. Man what a great surprise in terms of quality and performance. GO FOR IT!!!

Plus the Top Gear review was the deal sealer for me. There are faster cars, but the GTI is still the BEST Hot Hatch. All others wish they were a GTI. It has been a TOP 10 best car in Motor Trend for years and is again to boot.

Oh I did wash and drive the Z today...since this is the daily what did you do with your Z thread lol

kenchan · 07-16-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

It will always smile at You at least

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hahaha...yah, i will have to kick it each morning 'wtf are you laughing at?

' hahaha.

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I have a friend with a Stage 2 GTI running 12-15 psi and 240 whp 260 tq and it has 120k on it. He blew thru 2 transmissions and exhuast leaks etc..

His maintenance is very high

i wont be doing any engine mods. maybe axle-back at most if there's such a thing offered on the MS3. will do swifts, spacers, maybe front splitter.

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

GTI's are really no different than any other car. Start modding and running them hard and you will get issues. Plenty of other owners drive them and have very few issues. Its a great car that does all things pretty well.

I would not have any other HOT hatch. Well I did have an Abarth 500 that was sweet as well

Kenchan go test drive the GTI - the overall quality will impress you. Compared to being in the Z its a sound booth, so quiet and solid. I never test drove 1. I bought it and had it shipped over. Man what a great surprise in terms of quality and performance. GO FOR IT!!!

Plus the Top Gear review was the deal sealer for me. There are faster cars, but the GTI is still the BEST Hot Hatch. All others wish they were a GTI. It has been a TOP 10 best car in Motor Trend for years and is again to boot.

Oh I did wash and drive the Z today...since this is the daily what did you do with your Z thread lol

i test drove the previous gen gti and it was nice. it was more like a regular car with regular sporty sedan feel imho. it was nice inside and quieter and a plush ride.

on the Z washing and driving.

ive only looked at my Z this am.

DLSTR · 07-16-2012, 01:42 PM

Kenchan - ive only looked at my Z this am.

Some days its good to look at it...just appreciate it. Walk away and let it stay clean lol!!

ZMan8 · 07-16-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, ive heard gti's are pretty much a hit or miss like most euro cars so that is one area i dont know if i want to take the chance.

the ms3 appears to be pretty solid. i dont read too many serious issues with that car. too bad it's so frikken ugly.

It will always smile at You at least

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kenchan · 07-16-2012, 03:36 PM

ordered another mic for the gopro.

will probably return it later in the week. lol

onzedge · 07-16-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ordered another mic for the gopro.

will probably return it later in the week. lol

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	GTI's are really no different than any other car. Start modding and running them hard and you will get issues. Plenty of other owners drive them and have very few issues. Its a great car that does all things pretty well. I would not have any other HOT hatch. Well I did have an Abarth 500 that was sweet as well Kenchan go test drive the GTI - the overall quality will impress you. Compared to being in the Z its a sound booth, so quiet and solid. I never test drove 1. I bought it and had it shipped over. Man what a great surprise in terms of quality and performance. GO FOR IT!!! Plus the Top Gear review was the deal sealer for me. There are faster cars, but the GTI is still the BEST Hot Hatch. All others wish they were a GTI. It has been a TOP 10 best car in Motor Trend for years and is again to boot. Oh I did wash and drive the Z today...since this is the daily what did you do with your Z thread lol

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DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21268	Kenchan - ive only looked at my Z this am. Some days its good to look at it...just appreciate it. Walk away and let it stay clean lol!!

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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	ordered another mic for the gopro. will probably return it later in the week. lol