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Forum: Exterior & Interior 02-09-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,979
Posted By Island_370
Wink Illinois required front plates and I went 7 years...

Illinois required front plates and I went 7 years without one. But Indiana is next door and they don't require one, so the car did not stick out too much. I got 2 tickets at $20 each when I parked...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-09-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,904
Posted By Island_370
The direct injection Audi motor is quite nice,...

The direct injection Audi motor is quite nice, but it is a turbo motor. So you get the econ advantage of a 4 banger, but the power of more displacement. Not a fair comparison. I get about 23-24...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-09-2010, 05:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,516
Posted By Island_370
Early April?? By chance is that the ABCC event...

Early April?? By chance is that the ABCC event with the Audi Club?
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-08-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,516
Posted By Island_370
Winter tires are for temps below ~50F. When I...

Winter tires are for temps below ~50F. When I was in Chicago, my winter tires were on the car from a bit before TurkeyDay to late April. Between 5 and 6 months.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-08-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By Island_370
I have driven ~400 miles for a track event in the...

I have driven ~400 miles for a track event in the car I was tracking.

But if the guy wants a track only car, just buy a E36 M3. 19" track rubber (or even 18") is going to destroy a wallet. For...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 02-07-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,762
Posted By Island_370
The spacers doesn't impact lug usage. The lugs...

The spacers doesn't impact lug usage. The lugs need to be the proper style (mag style). And if you are running big spacers, make sure you have about 6 full rotations of thread engagement. If you...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-07-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By Island_370
A couple things..... If you are on winter tires...

A couple things.....
If you are on winter tires on dry roads, the treads are much deeper and the tread blocks are much more flexible than the summer tires. The sidewalls are also a bit softer. So...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-03-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,770
Posted By Island_370
I almost always left foot brake while on...

I almost always left foot brake while on straights to combat pad knock and improve initial bite.
But I have been able to do it for entering a corner....but I need to focus sooooo much on it, I...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 02-01-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,813
Posted By Island_370
I have been to RA many times....same with ABCC...

I have been to RA many times....same with ABCC and GMan. Here is my opinion......

ABCC North----very safe. Fairly slow, the most dangerous corner there is the turn 1---if you take the race line,...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 01-30-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,195
Posted By Island_370
I run a Bell full face. SA00 (I'll need a new...

I run a Bell full face. SA00 (I'll need a new one in a few years). Get an SA helmet, not a M. More and more clubs are going to requiring SA.

AND PLEASE...go to a place with helmets to to get...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 01-30-2010, 06:51 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 23,923
Posted By Island_370
No. You need a mag style lug, not a cone seat.

No. You need a mag style lug, not a cone seat.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-30-2010, 06:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,650
Posted By Island_370
With my previous turbo'd car, I could tell..but I...

With my previous turbo'd car, I could tell..but I was running a chipped ECU that was tuned for 93. The 91 caused it to pull timing (1 degree of timing is ~5hp).

With the Z, I had a tank of 91...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 01-29-2010, 05:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,517
Posted By Island_370
Maybe I misread the original post... He said he...

Maybe I misread the original post...
He said he pushed to open and it failed, so he pushed harder, heard a "click" and then it opened. He did not know the cap was locked, so he forced it to open by...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 01-28-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,517
Posted By Island_370
He broke the locking tab by forcing it to...

He broke the locking tab by forcing it to open...doesn't sound like a warranty claim me. I hope the dealer is willing to swap it out. I would guess it comes down to cost. Good luck.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-27-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,529
Posted By Island_370
My Guess....It is just a size difference, the...

My Guess....It is just a size difference, the threads and seal are the same. I noticed the same thing with M1 filters (parts store had a sale, buy M1 and get a free filter). The M108 and M110 are...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-24-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,622
Posted By Island_370
you say sport option, but then list 18" rims. ...

you say sport option, but then list 18" rims. Are you downsizing the rims on purpose?
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-24-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,167
Posted By Island_370
Since Redline meets the requires for oil outlined...

Since Redline meets the requires for oil outlined in the manual, then I guess it is Nissan's issue, not yours.
Forum: The Lounge (Off Topic) 01-24-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,249
Posted By Island_370
I can't see why any HOA would be against...

I can't see why any HOA would be against that...unless it involves "adding a new driveway" to access it. I would think that the EPA/city would be more concerned on where the leaking fluids/melting...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-24-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 11,852
Posted By Island_370
7500mile, Jun 2009 Delivery

7500mile, Jun 2009 Delivery
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-21-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,978
Posted By Island_370
My vote as well. Looks a lot like the bosch unit...

My vote as well. Looks a lot like the bosch unit on an Audi/VW.
Forum: The Lounge (Off Topic) 01-19-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,121
Posted By Island_370
Maybe the store was REALLY busy for a really...

Maybe the store was REALLY busy for a really short time??
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-13-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,808
Posted By Island_370
6/10 if 10 is the best car ever built. 8/10...

6/10 if 10 is the best car ever built.

8/10 if 10 is the best car I have owned.

9.5/10 for performance for the value.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-13-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 34,339
Posted By Island_370
I wish the best for his and the tough time they...

I wish the best for his and the tough time they must be facing.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-13-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,244
Posted By Island_370
It is not an upgrade like the M's for BMW or AMG...

It is not an upgrade like the M's for BMW or AMG for Mercededs. The car will drive almost the same (for daily use) and has the same power, engine mapping and suspension.

If you are going to track...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-07-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,743
Posted By Island_370
This is the key part that no one seems to...

This is the key part that no one seems to recognize (except kannibul;)). The law says they need to prove it, but all they need to do is sit on it. The model of my previous car had HUGE warranty...
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