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Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
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Posted By SeattleLion
I just finished working on the car. I used...

I just finished working on the car. I used Plastic X 2.0 to polish the marks on the bra. You can still see them, but they are much reduced. While I was at it, I polished the rest of the car and...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 07-14-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,509
Posted By SeattleLion
I ordered Plastic X 2.0. I will have it tomorrow....

I ordered Plastic X 2.0. I will have it tomorrow. How do you recommend applying it? Amazon had a review suggesting balling up the corner of a microfiber cloth and hand rubbing it. I do have a Porter...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,509
Posted By SeattleLion
It's Venture film. I don't think I scuffed it,...

It's Venture film. I don't think I scuffed it, but it is certainly one possibility. I was using a freshly-laundered microfiber towel at the time. What do you suggest I try?
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 07-12-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,509
Posted By SeattleLion
Odd marks in clear bra

When I washed my car this past weekend, while drying (with a clean microfiber towel), marks appeared on my clear bra (see photo). The marks have no "feel", they are smooth. They wouldn't come out...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 07-12-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,160
Posted By SeattleLion
It took 3 bottles of AP Racing fluid (about 3...

It took 3 bottles of AP Racing fluid (about 3 pints I think) to flush and fill after installing the new lines. I made that change last fall and it is amazing how good it feels, especially with ABS...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-11-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By SeattleLion
I had one added to mine. It's easy and effective.

I had one added to mine. It's easy and effective.
Forum: North West Region 07-08-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 751
Views: 75,894
Posted By SeattleLion
Black Nismo spotted in Issaquah Today

I saw a black NISMO at Microsoft in Issaquah early this afternoon. Anyone know who that is?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-07-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,008
Posted By SeattleLion
I have the 24 row with 10 size lines. It isn't...

I have the 24 row with 10 size lines. It isn't all that hot here, but it was in the 70's last time out. No problems at all.
Forum: North West Region 07-03-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 27,039
Posted By SeattleLion
I went to the antique races yesterday at Pacific...

I went to the antique races yesterday at Pacific Raceways. The weather and the racing were great. The local car clubs had cars on display. I discovered (which you may already know -- but new to me)...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-01-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,697
Posted By SeattleLion
Great shots and a lot of good advice. I will try...

Great shots and a lot of good advice. I will try an exterior mount as well as the inside, rear window mount. I think I move my head too much for the helmet mount. The quality is good and it is a...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-30-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Posted By SeattleLion
GoPro HD Motorsports camera and track days

My wife just gave me a GoPro Motorsports HD camera for our anniversary. It looks like it could be a lot of fun for my next track day. Has anyone used one of these? Where did you mount it? How did you...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-30-2011, 02:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,492
Posted By SeattleLion
Actually, if you read the full review (which I...

Actually, if you read the full review (which I have more than once), CR liked the 370 a lot. The track and road test were rave reviews. They loved the handling and power. The transmission got kudos....
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 06-29-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,160
Posted By SeattleLion
This probably has less to do with the car brand...

This probably has less to do with the car brand than how you use it. If you plan to track your car or drive enthusiastically, you probably want to swap the brake lines for teflon/stainless steel....
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-26-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By SeattleLion
I'm going out on 7/19 with proformance. Timing is...

I'm going out on 7/19 with proformance. Timing is not allowed. I would need a datalogger to do that.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-25-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By SeattleLion
My second Track Day and a Nice Surprise

Friday was my first lapping day after HPDE school. I rode with an instructor in the beginning and then got to solo. Traffic was light at Pacific Raceways. There were a few rain showers so the track...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-23-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,941
Posted By SeattleLion
I rented a G37 while my Z was getting its oil...

I rented a G37 while my Z was getting its oil cooler. The G37 has a much more refined ride and is very quiet. However, it isn't as responive as the Z and the extra weight makes it significantly...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-20-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,008
Posted By SeattleLion
It probably isn't necessary to wait for the oil...

It probably isn't necessary to wait for the oil temps to rise for normal street driving. The Ester oil, or any good synthetic 5W-30 flows well at fairly low temps. 5W refers to winter viscosity for a...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-20-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 28,185
Posted By SeattleLion
That is incorrect. Human hearing runs from 20hz...

That is incorrect. Human hearing runs from 20hz to about 20k hz. As we age the top end drops. Most people can here 10khz their entire life.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-18-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,786
Posted By SeattleLion
Hmmm. I did try from my usual position. I also...

Hmmm. I did try from my usual position. I also learned that I can't have my phone in the same pocket. It didn't feel like a radio problem, but it very well good be the explanation.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-17-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,786
Posted By SeattleLion
Odd behavior of touch door unlock

I have a 2010 touring. The other day when I parked, I got out of the car and pressed the button on the door to lock it. Nothing happened. I went to the back and was able to open the hatch with the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-17-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,780
Posted By SeattleLion
I got the nav package (2010) and I love it. You...

I got the nav package (2010) and I love it. You really can't compare the sat nav with portable units. The built-in nav does not only use GPS. It also has a yaw sensor (to sense change of direction)...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-09-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,298
Posted By SeattleLion
It seems that there are a couple of themes here: ...

It seems that there are a couple of themes here:

The 350, in particular, is bought by inexperienced or reckless drivers. Ok, maybe that is true. However as pointed out, Mustangs are in a similar...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-09-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,298
Posted By SeattleLion
The Z isn't crash rated. The Insurance Institute...

The Z isn't crash rated. The Insurance Institute doesn't test them because there aren't enough sold. Neither the 350 or 370 have been crash tested.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-09-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,298
Posted By SeattleLion
Insurance Institute announces that the Z (350) tops the most fatality list

The Insurance Institute announced the latest results on traffic fatalities. Overall fatalities are down with a rate of 48 deaths per million registered cars a year. The measured period was 2006...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-02-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,473
Posted By SeattleLion
The numbers look proportionately right until we...

The numbers look proportionately right until we get to May 2011. I wonder if the slump in May had to do with low supply due to the earthquake.

If you look at the net change it is

Jan -106...
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