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

onzedge · 10-13-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kfull

Michelin pilot super sports! that will be my next tire as well. Heard nothing but good things about them

I bought my first set of Super Sports in April 2011. Of all the tires I have used in my life, these are the beat performing (street) by far. They grip like crazy and love to be pushed hard. I dod not get as many miles out of my rears as I hoped (about 13,500) and am on my second set.

kfull · 10-13-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I bought my first set in April 2011. Of all the tires I have used in my life, these are the beat performing (street) by far. They grip like crazy and love to be pushed hard. I dod not get as many miles out of my rears as I hoped (about 13,500) and am on my second set.

What did you get out of the stock potenzas? Those have a tread wear rating of 140 compared to the pss's 300 I believe. Or did the 40th have a different tire? I'm not sure

SurfDog · 10-12-2012, 10:17 PM

missing my Z. I'm on another week long away trip with the Zed sitting under a cover at the parking lot.

Good news though I'm back tomorrow...

blackcherry20 · 10-12-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

missing my Z. I'm on another week long away trip with the Zed sitting under a cover at the parking lot.

Good news though I'm back tomorrow...

something to look forward to! Safe travels!

Magic Bus · 10-12-2012, 10:47 PM

Let a friend who owns a Mazda Speed 3 drive my car on a mountain twisty today. Said to me after the drive, "I'm gonna save up some cash and get me one of these"!

LakeShow · 10-12-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Let a friend who owns a Mazda Speed 3 drive my car on a mountain twisty today. Said to me after the drive, "I'm gonna save up some cash and get me one of these"!

Haha nice, your lucky he didn't just drive off with it that he loved it so much lol.

LakeShow · 10-13-2012, 12:27 AM

I had a scary moment, was driving casually and came to a stop at a red light. As soon as I let go of brake and accelerate and heard and felt an intense and ear piercingly loud grinding/screeching noise from front wheel area specifically the brakes. The sound came at any time the car was in motion with or without brake pressure.

Pulled over for half an hour searching everywhere, couldn't find anything wrong. Decided to drive the car down the road wiggling it left and right and accelerating to see if something was stuck and to get it out.

Eventually the noise went away very randomly. The only thing I can think of is a rock or something got lodged in the brake pad/rotor area and was grinding and screeching. Idk but it really scared me being the car is brand new as literally 1,000miles. I thought the wheel or something was coming loose or something. Anyways quick question, does this look like normal rotor wear for a new car with 1,000 miles?? I'm not an expert on brakes. Thanks

Rusty · 10-13-2012, 12:52 AM

What I did today? I drove it.

alcheng · 10-13-2012, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Driving on the Capital City freeway tonight when a guy in a Mustang GT pulled alongside and delivered a honk and thumbs up. Odd behavior indeed

A (one of a kind) civilized Mustang owner....

You are very lucky to see one....

shadoquad · 10-13-2012, 08:11 AM

I have much wrench turning to do today.

Have to swap back to street brake pads and put a block off plate in front of my oil cooler.

Wish me luck

kfull · 10-13-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I have much wrench turning to do today.

Have to swap back to street brake pads and put a block off plate in front of my oil cooler.

Wish me luck

Good luck!

SurfDog · 10-13-2012, 04:15 PM

The super sports are supposed to be a bit less noisy too (I'm told)

SurfDog · 10-13-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Left my car in the airport yesterday, came back today and was rained out. It's her first taste of rain so I washed her as soon as I got home. All in 30 minutes. It's a small car.

I'm just coming back to mine tonight. The Wife was afraid I wouldn't want to drive an hour to her parents house after work, but of course Ill make the drive! I can hardly wait to have some quiet time with my beautiful girl. (It will be nice to see my wife too)

nmjaxx9 · 10-14-2012, 01:49 PM

cleaned and waxed,

hankooks order soon, will get springs for her soon as well.

KSFastah · 10-14-2012, 03:01 PM

Spent a gorgeous Sunday morning flogging Stony Creek Road..then brought it home for a detailing.

Life...is GOOD.

10-12-2012, 10:17 PM	#3 (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	missing my Z. I'm on another week long away trip with the Zed sitting under a cover at the parking lot. Good news though I'm back tomorrow... __________________ 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

10-13-2012, 12:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	I had a scary moment, was driving casually and came to a stop at a red light. As soon as I let go of brake and accelerate and heard and felt an intense and ear piercingly loud grinding/screeching noise from front wheel area specifically the brakes. The sound came at any time the car was in motion with or without brake pressure. Pulled over for half an hour searching everywhere, couldn't find anything wrong. Decided to drive the car down the road wiggling it left and right and accelerating to see if something was stuck and to get it out. Eventually the noise went away very randomly. The only thing I can think of is a rock or something got lodged in the brake pad/rotor area and was grinding and screeching. Idk but it really scared me being the car is brand new as literally 1,000miles. I thought the wheel or something was coming loose or something. Anyways quick question, does this look like normal rotor wear for a new car with 1,000 miles?? I'm not an expert on brakes. Thanks __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

10-13-2012, 12:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,489 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	What I did today? I drove it. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

10-13-2012, 04:15 PM	#12 (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	The super sports are supposed to be a bit less noisy too (I'm told) __________________ 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

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10-12-2012, 10:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18755	Let a friend who owns a Mazda Speed 3 drive my car on a mountain twisty today. Said to me after the drive, "I'm gonna save up some cash and get me one of these"!

10-13-2012, 08:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	I have much wrench turning to do today. Have to swap back to street brake pads and put a block off plate in front of my oil cooler. Wish me luck

10-14-2012, 01:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	cleaned and waxed, hankooks order soon, will get springs for her soon as well.

10-14-2012, 03:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
KSFastah Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KS Posts: 184 Drives: 12 370Z Sport GM M6 Rep Power: 13	Spent a gorgeous Sunday morning flogging Stony Creek Road..then brought it home for a detailing. Life...is GOOD.

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