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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-28-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 26,558
Posted By gpolak
You can buy this car right now. It's called the...

You can buy this car right now. It's called the Hyundai Veloster. Ewwww. Come on Nissan, you can do much better than that.

http://i.imgur.com/reVC9Qm.png
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-18-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,217
Posted By gpolak
Oilzum - WTF?

Took my car to the dealership for a scheduled oil change. Usually they use Mobil 1 Synthetic but they said they changed brands. I asked what they use and they replied "special Nissan ester oil". I'm...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-20-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,170
Posted By gpolak
You shouldn't mismatch tires. Different...

You shouldn't mismatch tires. Different compounds, pattern, and handling characteristics. While you could probably get away with it on the street, if you are heading for the track then don't cheap...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 04-02-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By gpolak
Right here: Racing Numbers -- vinyl numbers,...

Right here: Racing Numbers -- vinyl numbers, letters, and stripes (http://www.racing-numbers.com/Default.asp)

Get the Static Cling. Magnetic doesn't work too well on aluminum doors... :-)
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-26-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,888
Posted By gpolak
Love this car. Looks so angry when the front dips...

Love this car. Looks so angry when the front dips under heavy braking. I'm glad I got the fanged version and none of this LED silliness. :stirthepot:
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-21-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,861
Posted By gpolak
Not ALL performance tires, but yes, the stock...

Not ALL performance tires, but yes, the stock Bridgestones do. Something like the Dunlop Direzzas are symmetrical and can be swapped left-right. But you have to actually change the tire and not just...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 03-11-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By gpolak
Better late than never for the reply. ...

Better late than never for the reply.

Exactly, that's the passenger. :-) That was an autocross event with the BMW CCA at Devens airfield. My first time in the rain - on worn out Bridgestones to...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 11-17-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,921
Posted By gpolak
Action shot? ...

Action shot?

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/53304_294504520663675_990185411_o.jpg
Forum: Nissan 370Z Photos / Spyshots / Video / Media Gallery 11-17-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By gpolak
Good times in the wet

Just thought I'd share a cool pic from the last autocross event here in Boston.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/53304_294504520663675_990185411_o.jpg
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-29-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,839
Posted By gpolak
If the NISMO was actually track day ready, like...

If the NISMO was actually track day ready, like having an oil cooler, brake ducts, non-viscous LSD, etc. then yes. As it is, there's not enough to justify it for me.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-20-2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,100
Posted By gpolak
You do not get a million dollars. "If you...

You do not get a million dollars.

"If you become a victim of identity theft while you are a LifeLock member because of some failure or defect in our service, we will spend up to $1 million to hire...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-24-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Posted By gpolak
It's time to shift yourself into a Prius. :-)

It's time to shift yourself into a Prius. :-)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-21-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,129
Posted By gpolak
Sometimes the ECU will rev the engine a bit for...

Sometimes the ECU will rev the engine a bit for emissions control but a 1000 rpm jump when up shifting sounds weird. You're off the gas pedal when shifting right?
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 03-18-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By gpolak
update: I was wrong, it is definitely the...

update: I was wrong, it is definitely the shifter. I'll have the dealer take it apart and see if there's anything loose in there. So annoying.
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 03-18-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By gpolak
Plasticky interior rattle at high RPM

Put the summer tires back on and took her out for a spin. Everything was great except there was a loud plasticky rattle in the cabin (at least I think it was interior) when RPM exceeded 4800. This...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-07-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,026
Posted By gpolak
I hooked up the two resistors that came with my...

I hooked up the two resistors that came with my Works Bell and the SRS light still came on. This reset procedure did the trick:
...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-01-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,436
Posted By gpolak
Maybe true, but still a tiny price to pay to...

Maybe true, but still a tiny price to pay to eliminate the amateurs out of the equation.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 01-24-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,435
Posted By gpolak
The hub came with two resistors that plug...

The hub came with two resistors that plug directly into the airbag connectors. Then do this reset procedure to get rid of the flashing light:...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 01-24-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,435
Posted By gpolak
It's something that you have to decide for...

It's something that you have to decide for yourself. They call it a Secondary Restraint System so I'm not going to be flying out the windshield as long as I have my belt on. Besides, with the hub...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 01-20-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,435
Posted By gpolak
Thanks for the compliments, yeah I quite like the...

Thanks for the compliments, yeah I quite like the brushed aluminum look. Could do without the chrome parts, but it's not as bad as I feared.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 01-19-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,435
Posted By gpolak
It's shocking to me that there are cars in this...

It's shocking to me that there are cars in this price range that don't have this. Especially in a sports car where the driving position matters. My old Civic had a telescoping wheel an I thought that...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 01-19-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,435
Posted By gpolak
The hub extender makes a HUGE difference. Tall...

The hub extender makes a HUGE difference. Tall drivers (or long-legged freaks like me) that have to choose between a comfortable seating position or comfortable steering reach know what I'm talking...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 01-19-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,435
Posted By gpolak
Installed pics. Better late then never. ...

Installed pics. Better late then never.

http://i.imgur.com/fzKE3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZlvJh.jpg
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-23-2011, 02:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,067
Posted By gpolak
Is having the high beams on the trick to getting...

Is having the high beams on the trick to getting point bys from every one ahead of you? :)
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-14-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,760
Posted By gpolak
Well, it goes both ways. :-) I mean that RWD...

Well, it goes both ways. :-)

I mean that RWD cars are mostly equipped with summer tires stock. Some people try to drive them when the temps drop and when they go all over the place blame it on the...
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