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Rooskey · 05-23-2011, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the input stormfront. With the size of the factory brakes compared to the weight of these cars I would asume with minor upgrades that they would stop great. More than what I would need. I would love to track my car someday soon but there is not anything close. Unless you know of something. I would prefer a track rather than a parking lot with cones. (not that there is anything wrong with clemson autox) just my preference.

HKYStormFront · 05-23-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooskey

Thanks for the input stormfront. With the size of the factory brakes compared to the weight of these cars I would asume with minor upgrades that they would stop great. More than what I would need. I would love to track my car someday soon but there is not anything close. Unless you know of something. I would prefer a track rather than a parking lot with cones. (not that there is anything wrong with clemson autox) just my preference.

Carolina MotorSports Park

several events coming up soon there, including a Carolina Z Club track day

ClemsonWill · 05-24-2011, 10:08 AM

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Drivers side

What brakes do you have? I think im gonna try some stainless steel brake lines and some good aftermarket pads before I go all out with a new setup. The stock rubber lines flex under hard braking and aftermarket pads will grab harder. From the looks of it the disk are by far big enough. At least for what I do. Im gonna go with Z1 cooler because of there price, good service, and they really helped me out with my 02's (pricing) when I installed my headers. BTW how did you salvage yours??????

Yeah, that's all I'm going with. Stainless lines and new pads. Maybe 2-pc rotors if some insane deal comes along.

I have always heard great things about Z-1 but I have not bought anything from them yet.

I took the 02 sensors out while still installed on the headers. Then soaked them in PB. Took my time and worked them out slowly with no issues.

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sounds like a bad gasket possibly will...?

That's definitely one of the first things I'm going to check. Luckily I have some extra gaskets.

daisuke149 · 05-24-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Yeah, that's all I'm going with. Stainless lines and new pads. Maybe 2-pc rotors if some insane deal comes along.

I have always heard great things about Z-1 but I have not bought anything from them yet.

I took the 02 sensors out while still installed on the headers. Then soaked them in PB. Took my time and worked them out slowly with no issues.

That's definitely one of the first things I'm going to check. Luckily I have some extra gaskets.

speaking of z1..

and speaking of 2 piece rotors..

and speaking of insane deal...

you should wait just a lil!

and also maybe check out the pictures of my wheels (notice the rotors)

ClemsonWill · 05-24-2011, 01:13 PM

Yeah, I noticed them the other day. They look real nice. Z1 about to offer a deal on them?

HKYStormFront · 05-24-2011, 03:33 PM

yea they are pimp!

Matthew · 05-24-2011, 06:22 PM

HK, I am almost always at work especially on the weekends. Bring the girlfriend up for a date.
Roosky you too!!

HKYStormFront · 05-24-2011, 09:41 PM

will do matt! totally just got your "Drives: " reference... love that movie!

"this is an '82 honda... HOW DARE YOU!!!"

ClemsonWill · 05-25-2011, 07:02 AM

Matthew, when are you looking at coming down for the exhaust?

ClemsonWill · 05-25-2011, 02:13 PM

Guys, lets get a group together to go to Zcon. It's right down the road. I'm thinking just for Friday, Saturday, and come home Sunday. Who's in?

Rooskey · 05-25-2011, 11:20 PM

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Guys, lets get a group together to go to Zcon. It's right down the road. I'm thinking just for Friday, Saturday, and come home Sunday. Who's in?

Where is it at and what are the dates.

ClemsonWill · 05-26-2011, 08:42 AM

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i talked to the organizer of zcon at zdayz this past weekend, it looks like me and my friend brennan are a shoe in for the photography this year

there is a local guy who was interested (a friend of one of the committee members) but he only does industrial photography and has no experience with cars. and being a pro shooter, i bet he wants more than both me and brennan combined for his services (and rightfully so). if i get the gig, i will be selling my 7D ASAP and getting a 5D2 ASAP since ZCON will pay me enough to cover the upgrade!

Congrats! You definitely the best choice!

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Where is it at and what are the dates.

It's in Savannah, July 18th-23rd. But I'm thinking about going just 22-24th.

HKYStormFront · 05-25-2011, 02:44 PM

i talked to the organizer of zcon at zdayz this past weekend, it looks like me and my friend brennan are a shoe in for the photography this year

there is a local guy who was interested (a friend of one of the committee members) but he only does industrial photography and has no experience with cars. and being a pro shooter, i bet he wants more than both me and brennan combined for his services (and rightfully so). if i get the gig, i will be selling my 7D ASAP and getting a 5D2 ASAP since ZCON will pay me enough to cover the upgrade!

sms8386 · 05-26-2011, 11:51 AM

I might be interested in hitting up ZCON. I'm new to the Z world only owned a 370 for a few months. But have had a few 24osx with RB'2,SR's. Even had a STI for a while.

Rooskey · 05-26-2011, 11:52 AM

I'll have to play it by ear, but there is a good chance I could go.

05-24-2011, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 446	Yeah, I noticed them the other day. They look real nice. Z1 about to offer a deal on them? __________________ Slightly modded

05-24-2011, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	yea they are pimp! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

05-24-2011, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 18	HK, I am almost always at work especially on the weekends. Bring the girlfriend up for a date. Roosky you too!! __________________

05-24-2011, 09:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	will do matt! totally just got your "Drives: " reference... love that movie! "this is an '82 honda... HOW DARE YOU!!!" __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

05-25-2011, 07:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 446	Matthew, when are you looking at coming down for the exhaust? __________________ Slightly modded

05-23-2011, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rooskey Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 974 Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR Rep Power: 17	Thanks for the input stormfront. With the size of the factory brakes compared to the weight of these cars I would asume with minor upgrades that they would stop great. More than what I would need. I would love to track my car someday soon but there is not anything close. Unless you know of something. I would prefer a track rather than a parking lot with cones. (not that there is anything wrong with clemson autox) just my preference.

05-25-2011, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 446	Guys, lets get a group together to go to Zcon. It's right down the road. I'm thinking just for Friday, Saturday, and come home Sunday. Who's in? __________________ Slightly modded

05-25-2011, 02:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	i talked to the organizer of zcon at zdayz this past weekend, it looks like me and my friend brennan are a shoe in for the photography this year there is a local guy who was interested (a friend of one of the committee members) but he only does industrial photography and has no experience with cars. and being a pro shooter, i bet he wants more than both me and brennan combined for his services (and rightfully so). if i get the gig, i will be selling my 7D ASAP and getting a 5D2 ASAP since ZCON will pay me enough to cover the upgrade! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

05-26-2011, 11:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
sms8386 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 30 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	I might be interested in hitting up ZCON. I'm new to the Z world only owned a 370 for a few months. But have had a few 24osx with RB'2,SR's. Even had a STI for a while.

05-26-2011, 11:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rooskey Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 974 Drives: 2014 Alpha7 GTR Rep Power: 17	I'll have to play it by ear, but there is a good chance I could go.

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