At this point I wonder if you're just being incredibly TOO anal about it... :ugh2:

I mean of course, get what makes you the driver happy, but with as many satisfied people (me being one of them having had them and love them), can't all be misguided or brainwashed fanboys... :ugh2:

Also, PSI is way high, drop that down to 35 :tup: And go burn off the "newness" of them. Griptastic.

I always run higher PSI, factory PSI is not ideal for handling...higher psi will help stiffen the sidewall, 35 is too low IMO.

I've had zero problems for over 2 years with PSS' and 35psi, just sayin. :ugh2:

And I'm not the only one..

Apparently I am much more demanding than the average Z driver when it comes to the corner response of the car...this is what I am learning. I could not keep them on the car, that's how much I disliked the performance of them. I will post some pictures for you guys to show you the difference in the tires and why I experienced the issue I had.

Did you even give them a chance to not be "new" tires?

I mean where/what are you doing thats pushing them beyond acceptable limits??

Strange because when I operate my car, it's normally involving the passage of time. Tq is merely instantaneous. ;)

Hp isn't just a pretend number, it's the pushing force of your car. Hp is top speed, basically. Tq is how long it takes you to get there. Add 200 pounds of weight to your car and your top speed doesn't change, because tq offsets weight. HP offsets drag.

:facepalm:

I put 500 miles on them before condemning them. If I go around a bend, no matter the speed, 30,40, 50, 100, doesn't matter, a set of 1200 dollar tires that I read over and over again are simply amazing,and every source that review tires names them the benchmark, should not allow the car to roll on the sidewalls, period. I went for a short drive tonight, and with the OE sizes, I am much happier, but again, I have driven on less expensive tires with equal handling characteristics. When I turn the wheel, the tire should respond, and have crisp and immediate response. Heck tire rack says it needs more comfort, christ, the sidewalls are soft enough, these ride like a caddy in comparison to the bridgestones...so much for honest reviews...I think plus sizing was a mistake, did that based off of the forums, with a stiffer sidewall tire, it may work, or some may just need the traction, but it will require a wider wheel to compensate for the softer sidewalls. I will just have to agree to disagree with the majority on these, I agree with the others(I have another thread on these) that say these are not TRUE performance tires, because they are not, they are good street tires, and way over priced. Hopefully my opinion will change after this set is scrubbed in, but I am skeptical. Just like all the hype when the hankook v12's came out, I bough into that crap too, what a joke of a tire, best budget tire most likely to kill you, that's what that pos was, this is good tire that is over hyped and over priced...I know you guys are married to these tires, I just do not see it, you are throwing away cash imo IF YOU WANT A PERFORMANCE TIRE, if you just want a tire that you want to go around that bend a little fast today, hey its great, out here in the country we have LOTS of turns and bends, and I use them, everyday...they say PSS is ok, but not at the level I was expecting. I am not saying this is a BAD tire, just not a great one for its "true" intended purpose...found this out there as well wish I did before, but its a good read, it also suports my theory of higher tire pressure...I do not track my car, but I agree with this 100%.
Yokohama AD08 vs Michelin Pilot Super Sport - RX8Club.com

They rescheduled the street car only night for next Tuesday at PRP, I might make it depending if my train is on time, going to NYC for a long weekend, supposed to be in 5 ish on Tuesday, if I am back in time I will be there!

My Tuesday nights are open now maybe ill make a stop up

Joe, that's exactly how I felt. I thought I was in for a top-tier performance tire, but it's more of a top-tier GT tire. Excellent tire overall though.

joe were you at denny's in cranberry this morning? i came up to the light there oddly enough next to a black 370z who works with me and i look over and there wasa white 370z in the parking lot with sport pack from what i could see.

wasn't me!

i was trying to see if the front lip was blacked out too lol

oh well.

positive note i was leaving work yesterday and saw a black 370z and thinking it was the one dude i flew up to him nice and loudly only to find it was a very nice looking chick :tup:

win! :bowrofl:

Did you get pics? :pics:

no. like i said i was flying up past the Z and at the moment i passed i looked to see his facial expression and it was this girl haha awesome way to start my drive home. sadly she got onto the highway right next to my work so i couldnt get a better look......but she did have a parking pass for my work :tup: my luck it would be that dudes gf driving his car haha

Hey guys I may be moving to Pittsburgh in the near future. I was wondering if anyone here would give some honest opinions on the city and where some decent places to live are (downtown).

i love the city. got good food, people, and fun stuff to do. i live about 20 minutes outside of the city.

it really depends on where in the city you wanna be or how far you are willing to be from it.

I would like to be within a 20minute drive of the university, more specifically the chevron science center..

there's plenty of places close to Pitt just depends on your budget and if you want a house or just an apartment/condo type of deal.

Be prepared for sticker shock. The gas well drillers are buying up most of the housing. So prices have gone up alot in some areas. GF just sold her townhouse, and made a nice profit on it. And she only had it for 2 years.

Juniper Grill
 

Hey all,

Stopped in at Juniper Grill tonight for a to go order and saw a dark drop top there. The lighting was poor but I'd guess a black over the dark maroon. Regardless I dropped a note on the windshield like a creeper :rofl2:, suggesting they hit up this thread. If you already are on here, I apologize. Otherwise, FPEnvy, please keep an eye out for a response on here; I also mentioned our bi-weekly stops with the Pgh Cars and Coffee weekends. Trying to recruit when I can! :tiphat:

Doing trackday at PittRace next Tuesday. :driving: I'm lucky because Tuesdays are one of my days off.

Sounds good man Ill keep a look out on here and the area for it. Way to spread the word :tup:

Spotted a blue 370 at about 5:30 yesterday on Rt40 heading east in West Brownsville. By the new Walmart. Looked like he was turning off at the next exit for California Pa.

I lived n Oakland for a year, then Squirrel Hill for a number of years. Loved Squirrel Hill. I think we're going to move back there pretty soon. It's quiet, clean, green, and you can walk anywhere. And it's easy to get in Nd out of the city since it's right on the edge.

Hello I live in the Akron area!:ughdance:

Welcome. I may have not posted anything in here in the 2 weeks and I apologize but zdayz prep and the actual event kind of had my full attention lol

hi everyone!

ok quick update/announcement.

big weekend for anyone who has time to come out to any of these meets/events.

saturday 9-12 is Pittsburgh cars and coffee 1/2 at old location then at 1030 moving to new location. details on pghcnc.com

new location:
901 Warrendale Village Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086

also saturday night at dave and busters at the pittsburgh waterfront i know of some Z and G people are meeting to watch the pens game around 7pm and the game starts at 8pm. semi helped set this up with the people of the PA nissan/infiniti enthusiasts group on FB (PAINe)

Sunday is june's flashlight drag event weather pending of course since as of now i see theres a 40% chance of rain.

any questions please post or PM me and i'll help with whatever i can.


Warrendale, PA 15086

Well Tuesday is street car night at Pittsburgh Raceway Park, planned on being there, Shane just got his neon back form the tuner, made 516 whp on c16...on a mustang dyno...but I just lost second gear driving home from the park....man down.

How did you lose 2nd gear?

Doesn't work any more haha, I dunno, pulled out onto 30 shifted to second, and it wasn't there.

When in 2nd, any funny noises? The rest of the tranny sounds ok?

the gear most certainly lost its teeth, I hear it go when I shifted, only at about 5k id say, 1st is hard to get into now, 3-6 are fine, like nothing happened.

i went out to quaker city strip in salem on friday. ran slow might have been the heat who knows :shakes head:

New trans is ordered...anyone claiming the black 370 at star? Saw it sitting out back of the service dept.

dont know who's that would be. there is a black one at my work with a sport pack but idk if he lives out that way or not.

It looked like the headlight covers were smoked too.

Anyone have a white 370z in Cranberry Township, PA? I saw one on Mars road near my neighborhood on Monday.

convertible? if so it's a older woman driving it. i see her when i go get lunch sometimes. there's also a black sport package and a black cherry base at my work in cranberry. i have seen a red nismo a couple times but he seems douchey and wont even look at me when i drive by......guess he knows mines faster :bowrofl: