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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-15-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 941
Posted By BrianMSmith
Strange Problem

One four occasions now, over 110k miles of daily driving, my car will run up to 3500rpm exactly, then suddenly the power will cut out until the rpm drops, then it will go again. It runs fine as long...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-02-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,179
Posted By BrianMSmith
Buy her some flowers and take her out for dinner

Buy her some flowers and take her out for dinner
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-22-2016, 10:52 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,617
Posted By BrianMSmith
Good credit, you can get mortgages and auto loans...

Good credit, you can get mortgages and auto loans for 3% interest, which is like free money because inflation is at least 3%. On a mortgage, your effective payment goes down by the inflation rate -...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-26-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,483
Posted By BrianMSmith
I love it

I love it
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-26-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,602
Posted By BrianMSmith
I haven't looked at the price of gas in 15 years...

I haven't looked at the price of gas in 15 years (or food). I heard it was high a few years back.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-26-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,230
Posted By BrianMSmith
It's not a very expensive car, up to $40k with...

It's not a very expensive car, up to $40k with tax, but with only the two seats, most of us over 30 still need to have at least one other if not two other cars for the family, so I think plenty of...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-23-2016, 11:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,650
Posted By BrianMSmith
shoulder holster

shoulder holster
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-14-2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 41,237
Posted By BrianMSmith
105,000 Just did the clutch, 4th set of...

105,000

Just did the clutch, 4th set of tires, second set of rotors (DBR 2 piece) and pads on the front, 2nd set of shocks - Koni adjustable. Otherwise standard.

Perfect car, never put a wheel...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-14-2016, 11:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By BrianMSmith
Leather seats make my arse hurt like mad after an...

Leather seats make my arse hurt like mad after an hour, and yet I can ride a road race bicycle for 5 hours in perfect comfort. Figure that out? It's the seats ...great support for fast driving, but...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-23-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,100
Posted By BrianMSmith
Nope, not low on fuel, good question. I'll keep...

Nope, not low on fuel, good question. I'll keep an eye on it.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-22-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 369,619
Posted By BrianMSmith
I have always found replacing OEM shock absorbers...

I have always found replacing OEM shock absorbers with high end aftermarket transforms a car. That's what I'd do. A much bigger effect than any bolt on engine or exhaust mods. Then I'd do the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-22-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10,007
Views: 763,274
Posted By BrianMSmith
Re-attached the front air dam after scrubbing it...

Re-attached the front air dam after scrubbing it on a bottom out and half tearing it off. Then took the Z for a rip roar around Mercer Island, with the wife hollering about the g-forces hurting her...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 11-22-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,100
Posted By BrianMSmith
Weird Intermitten Engine Problem

2009, 102kmiles, twice now the engine runs up to 3500RPM or so then the power cuts out, then suddenly recovers once the RPM drops down to 1200RPM or so, almost as if the traction control system is...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-24-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,479
Posted By BrianMSmith
97k here. My car has been perfect mechanically...

97k here. My car has been perfect mechanically and the interior is in like-new condition, just rebuilt the clutch like you, I replaced the shocks and brake rotors at 65k, otherwise stock. I plan to...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-25-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,416
Posted By BrianMSmith
Love it - yes annoyingly loud in cockpit -...

Love it - yes

annoyingly loud in cockpit - yes
seats painful on my skinny 46 y/o *** - yes
paint sucks - yes
not very fast - yes
needs bigger engine - yes
great handling (this side of...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-24-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,675
Posted By BrianMSmith
Clutch Trouble?

My clutch just started making a "clunk" noise right at the top of the travel upon full release, and feels a bit different. The engagement feels the same as far as I can tell. Is this a sign of...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-15-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,410
Posted By BrianMSmith
I've also had folks thinking it was a Porsche. ...

I've also had folks thinking it was a Porsche. I've gotten compliments...but also the neighbors talking about how "selfish I was to buy a two seater" since I have 3 kids...despite the fact that I...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-15-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By BrianMSmith
Questions for Clutch Experts

1. Is there a certain mileage for our cars recommended for a new clutch? Of course it depends on use, but are there any general rules of thumb - 80k, 100k, 120k miles - just to prevent damage to the...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-27-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By BrianMSmith
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-23-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By BrianMSmith
If it were Karma I'd have woke up this morning...

If it were Karma I'd have woke up this morning with a Ferrari 458 on the driveway, as a gift from God for all my great works for human kind.

Not a long turn, mostly straight, but definatley acted...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-23-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,101
Posted By BrianMSmith
Broke My Z - Any Ideas

I was doing about 50mph in 3rd gear merging onto the freeway, I felt a power loss, tried to shift, next thing I'm coasting along - motor stopped. No power steering or brakes, luckily I was going...
Forum: The Lounge (Off Topic) 10-04-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,609
Posted By BrianMSmith
I make mid 100's plus another +25% in benefits...

I make mid 100's plus another +25% in benefits and the best 401k and pension program in the world, but it took a degree in engineering at a top nationally ranked school, and 20 years of experience,...
Forum: Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 10-02-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,071
Posted By BrianMSmith
Hawk Ceramic Brake Pads Front Sport

Brand new in box. Work awesome with dba 5000 rotors. Send pm with offer worth your while. Thank you.
Forum: Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 09-25-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 869
Posted By BrianMSmith
Hawk Ceramic Pads Sport Kit

$120 plus shipping. brand new in box (ordered by accident). a little cheaper than retail. Or make an offer on pm. Paypal. Thank you!
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-25-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,785
Posted By BrianMSmith
I found dba 5000 two piece rotors, slotted and...

I found dba 5000 two piece rotors, slotted and drilled, for something like $250 each, which was a fabulous price, with Hawk ceramic pads provided vastly improved brake feel over standard oem. a very...
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