Official South Carolina thread

Gadgetech · 03-09-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom370z

Do you trust Crown's service department? I've yet to have a good experience with them on my grandfather's Frontier.

- ViperDNA

I haven't had a problem with them since they've been in business.

HKYStormFront · 03-09-2014, 09:01 PM

Nissan of Greer tried to sell my a "4 wheel alignment" on my truck because the outside edge of my tires on the driver's side were slightly more worn than the rest. I pointed out that I take two hard right hand corners a day, every day, which could mean they wear out slightly more on that side. It would also help if they X'ed them instead of just front to back rotates. Anyway, I told them "No thanks, I'll check the alignment myself and adjust it if need be." The guy looked at me as though he was insulted and said "Oh... you have a 4 wheel alignment machine at home?" I was shocked he was so sarcastic to a customer but I replied "No, I have a tape measure and I know that my only adjustment on this truck is toe and that can be done with a tape measure." He left me alone after that. It's amazing what service writers try to pull. I used to be one but I never tried to sell a customer something they didn't absolutely need and if you know you have an enthusiast customer (many of my customers were Porsche enthusiast owners), you treat them differently because they actually know what's wrong with their car before they bring it in most of the time.

phantom370z · 03-09-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

Nissan of Greer tried to sell my a "4 wheel alignment" on my truck because the outside edge of my tires on the driver's side were slightly more worn than the rest. I pointed out that I take two hard right hand corners a day, every day, which could mean they wear out slightly more on that side. It would also help if they X'ed them instead of just front to back rotates. Anyway, I told them "No thanks, I'll check the alignment myself and adjust it if need be." The guy looked at me as though he was insulted and said "Oh... you have a 4 wheel alignment machine at home?" I was shocked he was so sarcastic to a customer but I replied "No, I have a tape measure and I know that my only adjustment on this truck is toe and that can be done with a tape measure." He left me alone after that. It's amazing what service writers try to pull. I used to be one but I never tried to sell a customer something they didn't absolutely need and if you know you have an enthusiast customer (many of my customers were Porsche enthusiast owners), you treat them differently because they actually know what's wrong with their car before they bring it in most of the time.

How dare you own a tape measure!

HKYStormFront · 03-09-2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom370z

How dare you own a tape measure!

I know right? Kids these days with their tools and their interwebz and their rock-and-roll...

djtodd · 03-10-2014, 08:36 AM

If you haven't checked into it, check out the RJM pedal setup. I really can't say enough good things about it. That is how a clutch should feel, and you can dial in the firmness and engagement window you prefer.

phantom370z · 03-10-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by djtodd

If you haven't checked into it, check out the RJM pedal setup. I really can't say enough good things about it. That is how a clutch should feel, and you can dial in the firmness and engagement window you prefer.

I will absolutely be doing this down the road after warranty is completely gone. I drove a 370z with it and it was amazing. That being said 10-20 dollars for just the spring is a great low cost improvement.

jooonnn · 03-18-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by djtodd

If you haven't checked into it, check out the RJM pedal setup. I really can't say enough good things about it. That is how a clutch should feel, and you can dial in the firmness and engagement window you prefer.

Does this let you make the clutch feel more "s2000/honda" like for a lack of better words?

phantom370z · 03-18-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jooonnn

Does this let you make the clutch feel more "s2000/honda" like for a lack of better words?

As a previous RSX-S owner I have no idea what you mean by that

jooonnn · 03-18-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom370z

As a previous RSX-S owner I have no idea what you mean by that

Haha is the rsx different from the other hondas? I have an integra gsr as my daily driver and i feel like the clutch engages way lower. I always need to take a few miles to adjust when i switch back to the z lol

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Zensation · 03-18-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom370z

As a previous RSX-S owner I have no idea what you mean by that

2000's are to clutches as miata's are to doors?

lol

phantom370z · 03-10-2014, 09:17 AM

Also, I just talked to Joe @ Zspeed and ordered the black front diffuser for my Nismo. Easy access oil filter door FTW.

HKYStormFront · 03-10-2014, 10:26 AM

Joe (and ZSpeed) = awesome. You'll like that a lot!

Zensation · 03-11-2014, 09:46 PM

What has been distracting me from Z projects. Outdoor speakers installed tonight with bluetooth link to my home theater pc. Next up is a custom fire feature!

phantom370z · 03-12-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Zensation

What has been distracting me from Z projects. Outdoor speakers installed tonight with bluetooth link to my home theater pc. Next up is a custom fire feature!

Not bad

Zensation · 03-13-2014, 12:12 PM

New DIY Knob

03-09-2014, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	Nissan of Greer tried to sell my a "4 wheel alignment" on my truck because the outside edge of my tires on the driver's side were slightly more worn than the rest. I pointed out that I take two hard right hand corners a day, every day, which could mean they wear out slightly more on that side. It would also help if they X'ed them instead of just front to back rotates. Anyway, I told them "No thanks, I'll check the alignment myself and adjust it if need be." The guy looked at me as though he was insulted and said "Oh... you have a 4 wheel alignment machine at home?" I was shocked he was so sarcastic to a customer but I replied "No, I have a tape measure and I know that my only adjustment on this truck is toe and that can be done with a tape measure." He left me alone after that. It's amazing what service writers try to pull. I used to be one but I never tried to sell a customer something they didn't absolutely need and if you know you have an enthusiast customer (many of my customers were Porsche enthusiast owners), you treat them differently because they actually know what's wrong with their car before they bring it in most of the time. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-10-2014, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3399	If you haven't checked into it, check out the RJM pedal setup. I really can't say enough good things about it. That is how a clutch should feel, and you can dial in the firmness and engagement window you prefer. __________________ DJTodd's Build Thread Fast Intentions • Volk • Stoptech • Carbotech • SPL • Southbend • OS Giken • RJM • Sparco • RobiSpec • AIM • Driver Mod

03-10-2014, 09:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
phantom370z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 865 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z PW Rep Power: 13	Also, I just talked to Joe @ Zspeed and ordered the black front diffuser for my Nismo. Easy access oil filter door FTW. HKYStormFront likes this. __________________ 14' Pearl White Nismo 370z - SOLD

03-10-2014, 10:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	Joe (and ZSpeed) = awesome. You'll like that a lot! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

03-11-2014, 09:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 36 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 14	What has been distracting me from Z projects. Outdoor speakers installed tonight with bluetooth link to my home theater pc. Next up is a custom fire feature! phantom370z likes this. __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

03-13-2014, 12:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 36 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 14	New DIY Knob phantom370z likes this. __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

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