What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

TerribleONE · 02-20-2013, 12:52 AM

Went back to the dyno with the boost controller and put down 546whp 457wtq @ 10psi

Hotrodz · 02-20-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Went back to the dyno with the boost controller and put down 546whp 457wtq @ 10psi

That's flippin smoking!

Waiz · 02-20-2013, 02:18 AM

My Z is getting pounded right now by the rain but I was able to clean the brake dust off my wheels yesterday before the rain started

I posted something about this wheel wax last week but now that I went a week driving around it really helped to protect the wheels especially if you're running a more aggressive pad like I am

Chemical Guys Wheel Guard WheelWax & Rim Cleaner

It makes the wheels easier to clean which is always a plus

3.7 ZPA · 02-20-2013, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

My Z is getting pounded right now by the rain but I was able to clean the brake dust off my wheels yesterday before the rain started

I posted something about this wheel wax last week but now that I went a week driving around it really helped to protect the wheels especially if you're running a more aggressive pad like I am

Chemical Guys Wheel Guard WheelWax & Rim Cleaner

It makes the wheels easier to clean which is always a plus

Good to know. Getting the dust off my wheels was a biatch over the weekend.

Waiz · 02-20-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.7 ZPA

Good to know. Getting the dust off my wheels was a biatch over the weekend.

Poor Boys makes a similar product but I like this better

I now even have a dedicated bucket and wash mitt just for my wheels too, really helps

<-is very anal about his wheels

TerribleONE · 02-20-2013, 11:13 AM

Dyno graph below

Lowest run is our best #s from a few weeks ago. It shows 8.xxpsi however this was just a little spike in boost. The car was running 7-7.5psi in most those runs. New #s are @ 10psi 91 octane.

GaleForce · 02-20-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Dyno graph below

Lowest run is our best #s from a few weeks ago. It shows 8.xxpsi however this was just a little spike in boost. The car was running 7-7.5psi in most those runs. New #s are @ 10psi 91 octane.

Time to get back to the track

TerribleONE · 02-20-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Time to get back to the track

Everything is looking on schedule for the track this weekend!

pseftis · 02-20-2013, 11:51 AM

Rear spats, side skirts and redone tails (black outline and smoked reverse) on!!

Haboob · 02-20-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pseftis

Rear spats, side skirts and redone tails (black outline and smoked reverse) on!!

Looks great!

GaleForce · 02-20-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pseftis

Rear spats, side skirts and redone tails (black outline and smoked reverse) on!!

Wait... Qc plates but your location is T.O.

Car looks good

What's next?

Waiz · 02-20-2013, 12:54 PM

That's clean

SurfDog · 02-20-2013, 02:03 PM

I have the day off so I went to Ford and drove their v8 GT 6spd. Then I went to Toyota and drove their FRS.

I know I've done a few mods to make my Z just right, but WOW! I could not wait to drop the keys an get back to my car.

The GT felt thick and heavy. It was the driving equivalent of trying to chew gum with a mouth full of Novocaine. It had power and fairly decent trim, but oh my god it was like driving a truck. Heavy, dead steering, tons of body roll. Definitely not for me.

The FRS was light and nimble and nice. I really, really liked it... until I tried to zip up the on-ramp into traffic. It was absolutely pathetic!!! Like going from a Harley to a 10 speed. I actually started laughing at it (which the ride along sales guy didn't like too much). After limping along, reved out, trying to produce some power, I gave up and took the next off ramp then limped back to the dealership.

I Got my 09 Z used for the same price as that new FRS and there is NO comparison. None. The dealer guy hopped in my Z and I took HIM for a test drive and he said something like "Yeah the FRS is definitely not going to be enough for you after this(referring to the Z). I asked him to call me when the FI models come in and we could try again. As he sat in my ride, he was like a kid in a candy store as I pointed out things like SRM, my mods, the keyless start etc. We parted friends, had some fun, and he knew I would probably not be calling him to make an order.

You guys all know these things. I'm sure you read the same reviews I have. Here is my point. If you ever start taking your Z for granted. Take a few test laps around the local car dealer row. 2 hours later you will be reminded what you loved about your car in the first place.

Waiz · 02-20-2013, 02:15 PM

Nice way to spend your day off!

I would rather have a 370z over the other two cars you drove as well (if I wasn't already so content with my 350z)

JARblue · 02-20-2013, 02:16 PM

Great post, SurfDog

I don't really need reminding how awesome the Z is, but going WOT in my wife's Acura ILX is all it takes

02-20-2013, 12:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	Went back to the dyno with the boost controller and put down 546whp 457wtq @ 10psi __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-20-2013, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	Dyno graph below Lowest run is our best #s from a few weeks ago. It shows 8.xxpsi however this was just a little spike in boost. The car was running 7-7.5psi in most those runs. New #s are @ 10psi 91 octane. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-20-2013, 11:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
pseftis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 156 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	Rear spats, side skirts and redone tails (black outline and smoked reverse) on!! __________________ Stillen G3/Ark Grip CBE/Berk HFC/Evo-R Side Blades/Shine Spats/Ings+1rep-f.skirt/25mm/20mm/SPC R-Camber/Swift Spec-R/25R Oil Cooler/Custom 180 Headlights/UpRev

02-20-2013, 02:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 57 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15750	I have the day off so I went to Ford and drove their v8 GT 6spd. Then I went to Toyota and drove their FRS. I know I've done a few mods to make my Z just right, but WOW! I could not wait to drop the keys an get back to my car. The GT felt thick and heavy. It was the driving equivalent of trying to chew gum with a mouth full of Novocaine. It had power and fairly decent trim, but oh my god it was like driving a truck. Heavy, dead steering, tons of body roll. Definitely not for me. The FRS was light and nimble and nice. I really, really liked it... until I tried to zip up the on-ramp into traffic. It was absolutely pathetic!!! Like going from a Harley to a 10 speed. I actually started laughing at it (which the ride along sales guy didn't like too much). After limping along, reved out, trying to produce some power, I gave up and took the next off ramp then limped back to the dealership. I Got my 09 Z used for the same price as that new FRS and there is NO comparison. None. The dealer guy hopped in my Z and I took HIM for a test drive and he said something like "Yeah the FRS is definitely not going to be enough for you after this(referring to the Z). I asked him to call me when the FI models come in and we could try again. As he sat in my ride, he was like a kid in a candy store as I pointed out things like SRM, my mods, the keyless start etc. We parted friends, had some fun, and he knew I would probably not be calling him to make an order. You guys all know these things. I'm sure you read the same reviews I have. Here is my point. If you ever start taking your Z for granted. Take a few test laps around the local car dealer row. 2 hours later you will be reminded what you loved about your car in the first place. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

02-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Great post, SurfDog I don't really need reminding how awesome the Z is, but going WOT in my wife's Acura ILX is all it takes __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-20-2013, 02:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	My Z is getting pounded right now by the rain but I was able to clean the brake dust off my wheels yesterday before the rain started I posted something about this wheel wax last week but now that I went a week driving around it really helped to protect the wheels especially if you're running a more aggressive pad like I am Chemical Guys Wheel Guard WheelWax & Rim Cleaner It makes the wheels easier to clean which is always a plus

02-20-2013, 12:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	That's clean

02-20-2013, 02:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Nice way to spend your day off! I would rather have a 370z over the other two cars you drove as well (if I wasn't already so content with my 350z)

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