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

The1michael · 03-18-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CDepp

Went out into downtown Charlotte ('uptown' read_t) with Thezmonster and a couple cool Nismo 350Z owners. Met an old mall security cop who decided to tell all about his life, then went to get some photo gear. Then we hit the garages in (uptown). Cruising the 4 Z's turning heads all the way. Today was a good day.

Lets make it 5 in April when I get home

CDepp · 03-18-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The1michael

Lets make it 5 in April when I get home

Saturday Charlotte Cars and Coffee (8am) then cruise over to Emerald City Zs car show (10am arrive at noon)?

Pintsize725 · 03-18-2013, 09:35 AM

Dropped the Evo-R lip off at the wrap place. Should be ready in a few days.

The1michael · 03-18-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CDepp

Saturday Charlotte Cars and Coffee (8am) then cruise over to Emerald City Zs car show (10am arrive at noon)?

Would love to, still got about 2 weeks left in the desert

Haboob · 03-18-2013, 10:02 AM

Went to the Pavilions car show this week and met up with another Z owner (was hoping for more to show up).

Didn't stay long, but it was still fun. Noticed my car being noticed too.

Highway · 03-18-2013, 02:14 PM

Finally got the alignment done after installing coilovers, rear camber and toe bars. Now to order spacers....

CDepp · 03-18-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CDepp

Went out into downtown Charlotte ('uptown' read_t) with Thezmonster and a couple cool Nismo 350Z owners. Met an old mall security cop who decided to tell all about his life, then went to get some photo gear. Then we hit the garages in (uptown). Cruising the 4 Z's turning heads all the way. Today was a good day.

Some quick pics from that day:

Enjoy!

Joepro · 03-19-2013, 07:08 PM

Kelly hood dampers and M370 manifold! This give the low end intake growl the car was missing! Cant get on it too much, only 150 miles on the new clutch, but the mid range feels strong! Taken before the strut bar and cover went back on, it does fit.

I was not thrilled with the solution of the manifold sensor by motordyne, so I used a little pvc adhesive to hold it in secure.

GaleForce · 03-19-2013, 07:38 PM

Took the body kit to the paintshop. Installed the fancy wheels and tires. Cleaned the wheels wells and waxed the callipers. Detailed the interior.

JARblue · 03-19-2013, 07:45 PM

Drove about 250 miles today around San Antonio and Austin

Oil change reminder came on, too, telling me I need to get intimate with her again

Oil temp pegged at 240 pretty much all day - definitely got a little boggy trying to get on it later in the day

maybe an oil cooler to think about...

Haboob · 03-19-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Drove about 250 miles today around San Antonio and Austin

Oil change reminder came on, too, telling me I need to get intimate with her again

Oil temp pegged at 240 pretty much all day - definitely got a little boggy trying to get on it later in the day

maybe an oil cooler to think about...

I have a feeling the desert climate is going to make her run at 220+ all Summer.

Caught mine at that the other day when it was 95 out and I was cruising.

ZForce · 03-20-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Drove about 250 miles today around San Antonio and Austin

Oil change reminder came on, too, telling me I need to get intimate with her again

Oil temp pegged at 240 pretty much all day - definitely got a little boggy trying to get on it later in the day

maybe an oil cooler to think about...

No doubt. 25 r oil cooler from Z1. Dont forget to fab up a block off plate and wrap the hoses with additional heater hose where it makes contact with the body.

nmjaxx9 · 03-20-2013, 11:27 AM

Took the Z through some backroads and twisties.

JARblue · 03-20-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

No doubt. 25 r oil cooler from Z1. Dont forget to fab up a block off plate and wrap the hoses with additional heater hose where it makes contact with the body.

block off plate is for winter right? I'm not even sure that's necessary here in TX as I was noting oil temps between 200-210 even on our coldest winter day this year.

SurfDog · 03-20-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

block off plate is for winter right? I'm not even sure that's necessary here in TX as I was noting oil temps between 200-210 even on our coldest winter day this year.

I drive mine in COLD Colorado weather.(25 row stillen) There is a thermostatic bypass for the cooler, so I don't really see a reason for the blocker plate.

What am I missing?

03-18-2013, 09:35 AM	#3333 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Dropped the Evo-R lip off at the wrap place. Should be ready in a few days. ZForce and CDepp like this. __________________ Tracie

03-18-2013, 02:14 PM	#3336 (permalink)
Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 14	Finally got the alignment done after installing coilovers, rear camber and toe bars. Now to order spacers.... CDepp likes this. Last edited by Highway; 03-18-2013 at 02:32 PM.

03-19-2013, 07:08 PM	#3338 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	Kelly hood dampers and M370 manifold! This give the low end intake growl the car was missing! Cant get on it too much, only 150 miles on the new clutch, but the mid range feels strong! Taken before the strut bar and cover went back on, it does fit. I was not thrilled with the solution of the manifold sensor by motordyne, so I used a little pvc adhesive to hold it in secure. CDepp likes this. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

03-19-2013, 07:38 PM	#3339 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Took the body kit to the paintshop. Installed the fancy wheels and tires. Cleaned the wheels wells and waxed the callipers. Detailed the interior. ZForce, Pintsize725 and CDepp like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-19-2013, 07:45 PM	#3340 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Drove about 250 miles today around San Antonio and Austin Oil change reminder came on, too, telling me I need to get intimate with her again Oil temp pegged at 240 pretty much all day - definitely got a little boggy trying to get on it later in the day maybe an oil cooler to think about... GaleForce, Haboob and CDepp like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-18-2013, 10:02 AM	#3335 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	Went to the Pavilions car show this week and met up with another Z owner (was hoping for more to show up). Didn't stay long, but it was still fun. Noticed my car being noticed too.

03-20-2013, 11:27 AM	#3343 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Took the Z through some backroads and twisties. CDepp and CDepp like this.

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