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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 09-25-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,657
Posted By BrianMSmith
Koni shocks installed

09 touring sport package, with standard springs at 70k miles, softest damping setting (as delivered). the result is a sensation of calmness in the car's handling and response, providing vastly...
Forum: Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 08-10-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,170
Posted By BrianMSmith
Hawk Ceramic Pads for sale

Front pads, sport package brakes. I accidently bought 2 boxes, thinking one for each side. brand new in box. I will sell them to you for $115, free shipping. If I return them to Stillen, they...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 07-08-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,878
Posted By BrianMSmith
Can anyone provide installation instructions for...

Can anyone provide installation instructions for the Stilllen brake cooling kit, I'd like to see what I'm in for with this option?

I found a pair of DBA two piece rotors, 5000XS series, for $288...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 07-08-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,878
Posted By BrianMSmith
Brake Upgrade Recommendation

2009 sport touring model, 67k miles on original brakes (everything), yes I tend to drive light on the brakes 98% of the time (see below).

Normal daily driving is fine with what I have, but...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-14-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,349
Posted By BrianMSmith
How bout 2 car payments, quarter mil mortgage,...

How bout 2 car payments, quarter mil mortgage, kids in private school, full time nanny......marriage is only the beginning...don't spend much on flowers...Happiness and Joy:stirthepot:
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-04-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,314
Posted By BrianMSmith
don't worry about it, you can always replace the...

don't worry about it, you can always replace the seats later, make it like a new car.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 11-04-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,413
Posted By BrianMSmith
I don't see any garages full of kid's stuff. ...

I don't see any garages full of kid's stuff. Nobody has kids? I've got the Z and a Duc 748S, 6 bikes, and so many pairs of children's shoes you can't get to the door.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-26-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,542
Posted By BrianMSmith
Another very happy Z owner here, 57k miles,...

Another very happy Z owner here, 57k miles, perfect car. In 5 years when I'm much richer, I'll do an R8, maybe a cayman R, or GTR, but for my $37500 for a brand new 09 with all options, I couldn't...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-14-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,975
Posted By BrianMSmith
Preferably one hand on a big firm mammy in the...

Preferably one hand on a big firm mammy in the passenger seat, other hand in the right spot.
Forum: Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions 08-27-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,340
Posted By BrianMSmith
look into truecar.com for pricing based on actual...

look into truecar.com for pricing based on actual sales in your area.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-28-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,364
Posted By BrianMSmith
I'm very tempted by a newer Z06 with the fancy...

I'm very tempted by a newer Z06 with the fancy suspension, but this is a $100k+ car, otherwise the Z wins over any lesser vette, easy.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-30-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,118
Posted By BrianMSmith
hmmm, interesting choice for a car upgrade; same...

hmmm, interesting choice for a car upgrade; same exact thing, less miles, more money. My 09 Z has 40k miles and it's like new, while my bank account for GTR, 2013 Viper, or 2012 Z06 is growing fast....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-28-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,344
Posted By BrianMSmith
my local dealer has about 5 sitting in the lot,...

my local dealer has about 5 sitting in the lot, various specs, you can drive home today......should be plenty available.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-28-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,091
Posted By BrianMSmith
Redline 5w-30, full syn esther base, been running...

Redline 5w-30, full syn esther base, been running it for 40k, very successful, zero oil burn, no valvetrain noise.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 04-11-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,522
Posted By BrianMSmith
Shock upgrades

I am interested in doing a shock upgrade, same springs, for a higher quality damping. Everyone knows that OEM shocks are low budget and can be improved greatly with a better than average...
Forum: The Lounge (Off Topic) 03-16-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 99,613
Posted By BrianMSmith
If it makes anyone feel better, petrol is still...

If it makes anyone feel better, petrol is still more than 3X our price in Europe.
Forum: The Lounge (Off Topic) 03-16-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1,418
Views: 99,613
Posted By BrianMSmith
who gives a fark. If I did, I'd buy a Celica.

who gives a fark. If I did, I'd buy a Celica.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-16-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,990
Posted By BrianMSmith
Same advice here, it's not worth blowing $3k on...

Same advice here, it's not worth blowing $3k on mods to get more power, save your money or pay down the loan, then when ready buy a Z06 or GTR. Highly diminishing returns. On the factory car you...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-16-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,477
Posted By BrianMSmith
One the break in question...doesn't the factory...

One the break in question...doesn't the factory run each engine up to redline on a rolling road or dyno before they even install/ship it out? It's best to just follow the user manual. Engines these...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-16-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,477
Posted By BrianMSmith
My Z is by far the best car I've ever owned, I...

My Z is by far the best car I've ever owned, I was bound to have good luck with a car eventually....

41k on the Z, and not even a rattle. absolutley perfect. I've seen this on Honda motorcycles...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-05-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,728
Posted By BrianMSmith
I investigated this recently as I am very tempted...

I investigated this recently as I am very tempted to go Z06 myself, and I decided the 2011 Z06 is a reasonable move from a 370Z, the top end model with ride control suspension and advanced traction...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-02-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,710
Posted By BrianMSmith
yeah, it's annoying. and the wing mirrors also...

yeah, it's annoying. and the wing mirrors also are dangerous view blockers for cross traffic, whenever there's hills around, which there are a lot of in my hood. I have to lean forward to look...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-02-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 11,685
Posted By BrianMSmith
If the price of gas matters to you, this car is...

If the price of gas matters to you, this car is not worth owning. 23+mpg is mind blowing considering 30 years ago 250hp would get you 12mpg.

I drive her gently most of the time because of...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-23-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,765
Posted By BrianMSmith
where do you get the electricity for you Leaf? ...

where do you get the electricity for you Leaf? Let's invade and take over Canada, build a few hundred nuke reactors up there in the tundra, just in case they melt, design electric slots in all the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-20-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 31,235
Posted By BrianMSmith
Bad idea. No big deal if you are driving a 8...

Bad idea. No big deal if you are driving a 8 year old honda civic fwd or something. Even in Michigan, where I grew up, we all drove in the snow, and even with fwd cars you will inevitably get into...
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