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

R0bDC · 12-12-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

When I'm pulling up to stopped vehicles on a hill, I always check my rear view mirror for vehicles. If there is someone coming to a stop behind me, I will roll back a tick to make sure they know I have a manual - even if I'm already stopped, if someone looks like they're barreling down on me, I'll let off the brake to roll back and then pull back up to where I was originally.

Its just precautionary and I'm not near as aggressive about it as I used to be with my Ford Explorer when I was a lot younger. One time a guy kept inching up on me closer and closer at a red light. I had already done my warning maneuver twice earlier, so I got irritated and started letting off the brake slightly every time he inched forward (note: each time, I was rolling back a few inches each time while he was rolling forward a few feet). Eventually, my hitch was inches from hitting his hood and he honked at me. The light turned green and I got out of my car and made the idiot back up so I could go without rolling back into him. This was on a one lane highway road with virtually no traffic at the time - I wouldn't have pulled this crap in traffic.

That's awesome!

ZForce · 12-12-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

When I'm pulling up to stopped vehicles on a hill, I always check my rear view mirror for vehicles. If there is someone coming to a stop behind me, I will roll back a tick to make sure they know I have a manual - even if I'm already stopped, if someone looks like they're barreling down on me, I'll let off the brake to roll back and then pull back up to where I was originally.

Its just precautionary and I'm not near as aggressive about it as I used to be with my Ford Explorer when I was a lot younger. One time a guy kept inching up on me closer and closer at a red light. I had already done my warning maneuver twice earlier, so I got irritated and started letting off the brake slightly every time he inched forward (note: each time, I was rolling back a few inches each time while he was rolling forward a few feet). Eventually, my hitch was inches from hitting his hood and he honked at me. The light turned green and I got out of my car and made the idiot back up so I could go without rolling back into him. This was on a one lane highway road with virtually no traffic at the time - I wouldn't have pulled this crap in traffic.

+1 good story...

.. I agree and would do the same.

On the defensive driving scheme of things ...peeps with MT need to drive and practice on S.F. hills... for that any hill would do...

A lesson in 101 - Mastering the ART of emergency brake - clutch - gas pedal - manuever.

JARblue · 12-12-2012, 01:18 PM

in San Francisco, you also have to be careful if you drive a limo

R0bDC · 12-12-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

in San Francisco, you also have to be careful if you drive a limo

Haha

onzedge · 12-12-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

in San Francisco, you also have to be careful if you drive a limo

SPOHN · 12-12-2012, 03:48 PM

New Dyno Results From Momentum Headers

onzedge · 12-12-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

New Dyno Results From Momentum Headers

alcheng · 12-12-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

New Dyno Results From Momentum Headers

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Nice numbers

EazyD · 12-12-2012, 04:14 PM

I just quite literally almost got frostbite on my fingertips trying to wash my Z.

I used water from the hose on my house. As I'm spraying my car down, it starts to freeze on the driveway. Washing the car turned painful as it was so cold with the cold water wash mitt on my hands.... I had to resort to a no-no... Washing with only one bucket.

I cut corners to finish quickly and can only hope I didn't add too many swirls.

I would have used warm water but by the time I realized my mistake, I had already used the last of my soap!

Worth it though... It was so dirty..

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Haboob · 12-13-2012, 07:11 AM

Had date night last night, it went pretty well, and she enjoyed the car too.

Today, calling about some window tint. Needs my privacy!

R0bDC · 12-13-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Had date night last night, it went pretty well, and she enjoyed the car too.

Today, calling about some window tint. Needs my privacy!

Damn you!

I really need a girlfriend

Haboob · 12-13-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by R0bDC

Damn you!

I really need a girlfriend

Don't ask me for advice, I don't know how this happened... it just did.

I think I'm going to try to remove the clutch pedal helper spring today, forgot to yesterday, to see if that helps the feel of the clutch pedal.

JARblue · 12-13-2012, 09:06 AM

Z1 Hood Struts installed

Had some problems, but they're installed and the bulging on the drive side is now barely noticeable. The passenger side was perfect from the start. They make horrific squealing noises when opening fully, so I'm hoping that I can do something about that, too. It is so much better than the hood prop though, which is why I am leaving them on even with the issues I had.

onzedge · 12-13-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Z1 Hood Struts installed

Had some problems, but they're installed and the bulging on the drive side is now barely noticeable. The passenger side was perfect from the start. They make horrific squealing noises when opening fully, so I'm hoping that I can do something about that, too. It is so much better than the hood prop though, which is why I am leaving them on even with the issues I had.

ZMan8 · 12-13-2012, 10:09 AM

Jar

Same issues as I had with the drivers side bulging more. And yes they make a noise when near the top.

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12-12-2012, 01:18 PM	#3 (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	in San Francisco, you also have to be careful if you drive a limo __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-12-2012, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	This New Dyno Results From Momentum Headers __________________

12-12-2012, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	I just quite literally almost got frostbite on my fingertips trying to wash my Z. I used water from the hose on my house. As I'm spraying my car down, it starts to freeze on the driveway. Washing the car turned painful as it was so cold with the cold water wash mitt on my hands.... I had to resort to a no-no... Washing with only one bucket. I cut corners to finish quickly and can only hope I didn't add too many swirls. I would have used warm water but by the time I realized my mistake, I had already used the last of my soap! Worth it though... It was so dirty.. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1355350445.888242.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob. Last edited by EazyD; 12-12-2012 at 04:18 PM.

12-13-2012, 09:06 AM	#13 (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	Z1 Hood Struts installed Had some problems, but they're installed and the bulging on the drive side is now barely noticeable. The passenger side was perfect from the start. They make horrific squealing noises when opening fully, so I'm hoping that I can do something about that, too. It is so much better than the hood prop though, which is why I am leaving them on even with the issues I had. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-13-2012, 10:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Jar Same issues as I had with the drivers side bulging more. And yes they make a noise when near the top. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

12-13-2012, 07:11 AM	#10 (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: 1387	Had date night last night, it went pretty well, and she enjoyed the car too. Today, calling about some window tint. Needs my privacy!

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