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PaulZ370 · 04-10-2012, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koffeegy

Ok, I did my good deed for the day. I had a black NISMO driving in front of me today after work, so I decided to pull along side of him and flag him down. I got him to roll down his window and then I asked him to pull over. He was reluctant to do so, but he did anyway. I saw the look on his face... The "Why did this guy flag me down" face. I asked him if the ride was rough, to which he replied yes. I told him about the shipping spacers, their purpose, and that the dealer should have taken them off. He had no idea about them. I asked him to turn his wheels and behold he had three spacers on each side. It was a 2010 BTW. I showed him the spacers so he could explain to the dealership what needed to be removed and so that he could check for himself after they "claim" to remove them. I also told him about this great forum and that he should check it out.

Problem solved... Problem staying solved... One NISMO at a time. I just need to catch the other GM NISMO running around Metairie.

KUDOS!

KaienZ34 · 04-10-2012, 06:52 PM

Cool deal man, good work.

TypeOne · 04-11-2012, 02:27 PM

Nice work!

PaulZ370 · 04-13-2012, 07:09 AM

Yesterday was a day that the 370Z proved its metal (literally) on the Twisty demanding roadways of the Dragon and the Devils Triangle in Tennessee. Despite the infamy of the Dragon run (aka Tail of the Dragon), and believe me it was challenging, the Devil's Triangle was by far a course NOT for the fainthearted, squeamish, or lacking in driving ability/skill/experience. I have to acknowledge and thank Mike C (who is making these runs with me) for convincing me to upgrade my sway bars prior to the trip - this proved extremely well advised. The Z handled the most challenging curves of both the Dragon and The Devil's Triangle with FLAWLESS SUPERIORITY. I am not exaggerating. Wherever I pointed her noise, she obeyed and conquered the curve - one after the other individually, successive S-Curves and chicanes, hairpin 180's, climbing/hairpin 180's (one would not believe...!), and a miriad of combinations that boggle the mind. Forget tracking your car, this is more challenging than the most challenging track I can assure you. If you want to test your metal, and that of the 370Z (...and she won't fail you), this is where you need to do it. My Baby earned her Dragon's wings yesterday, and she wears he Dragon emblem on her rear window with Pride! All I can say is: Thank you Nissan for a SUPERB Sports car that is Uncompromising in its performance, looks, ride comfort, technical superiority, all at an unmatched cost of ownership... "Shift_Excitement" has a whole new meaning today after putting her through her paces on those grueling roads yesterday,

Pictures and videos to follow in a week or so

, after we are back home from ZATTACK, which commences today with Nissan Plant Tours, Lane Museum Tour and BBQ Dinner...

TonySlimfast · 04-14-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koffeegy

Ok, I did my good deed for the day. I had a black NISMO driving in front of me today after work, so I decided to pull along side of him and flag him down. I got him to roll down his window and then I asked him to pull over. He was reluctant to do so, but he did anyway. I saw the look on his face... The "Why did this guy flag me down" face. I asked him if the ride was rough, to which he replied yes. I told him about the shipping spacers, their purpose, and that the dealer should have taken them off. He had no idea about them. I asked him to turn his wheels and behold he had three spacers on each side. It was a 2010 BTW. I showed him the spacers so he could explain to the dealership what needed to be removed and so that he could check for himself after they "claim" to remove them. I also told him about this great forum and that he should check it out.

Problem solved... Problem staying solved... One NISMO at a time. I just need to catch the other GM NISMO running around Metairie.

<--black vert... i work on metairie road.. i usually see a silver nismo near mark twains..

koffeegy · 04-14-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TonySlimfast

<--black vert... i work on metairie road.. i usually see a silver nismo near mark twains..

What up Tony. You are more than welcome to flag any NISMO's down and do what I did.

PaulZ370 · 04-15-2012, 08:38 PM

For all who care to know -

We just returned home and brought back with us a trophy - Mike C's (aka ZYCOPTH, recently registered on the Forum) 40th Anniversary 370Z won 6th Generation 2nd Place Modified at the ZATTACK Nashville Event. There were a lot of modified 370's at the event, some outrageously so, but ZYCOPATH's 40th Anniversary still managed to take 2nd place, a testament to Mike's hard work for sure! Please join me in congratulating him on the hard earned and well deserved win.

Congrats Mike!!

ZYCOPTH · 04-16-2012, 05:30 PM

much appreciation Paul! i really want to take the oppurtunity to publicly thank you and Harold (BucketMan) for helping me get my car to where it is now. From the intakes to the exhaust.the trip was a true kick in the ***. we need to keep our eyes open for some close by club events and look into organizing something like coffee and cars. maybe we can float the location around to help accomodate those from around the area.

PaulZ370 · 04-16-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZYCOPTH

much appreciation Paul! i really want to take the oppurtunity to publicly thank you and Harold (BucketMan) for helping me get my car to where it is now. From the intakes to the exhaust.the trip was a true kick in the ***. we need to keep our eyes open for some close by club events and look into organizing something like coffee and cars. maybe we can float the location around to help accomodate those from around the area.

We'll have to look for a date and place - maybe towards the end of this month...

bucketman · 04-16-2012, 08:14 PM

Sounds good. I'll be headed to Branson z fest last weekend of May. Anybody want to go on a run to north Arkansas/Southern MO? They have some cool roads and a bunch of good folks. We also need to firm up the Leblanc Show date.

PaulZ370 · 04-17-2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucketman

Sounds good. I'll be headed to Branson z fest last weekend of May. Anybody want to go on a run to north Arkansas/Southern MO? They have some cool roads and a bunch of good folks. We also need to firm up the Leblanc Show date.

I hate to say this, but is the "Lunch Bunch" in BR pursuing this? If so, it could very well go the way of Dyno Day. We'll have to somehow get on it and arrange it otherwise its not gonna happen. You have any contacts at LeBlanc Nissan you can call and find out what their plans are, if any? Also, I got your PM about the other subject kinda related to all of this. What say we meet up one weekend soon, you, me, the two Mikes, and Bob (red 350 NISMO) and we can discuss further, see what our options are. I'll e-mail the guys on this end and give them a heads up, plus some of the more active members of the 370Z'ers in BR. I think we have an opportunity here.

bucketman · 04-17-2012, 08:49 AM

Yep, I know everyone involved at Leblanc with the show. Let me check with Mario as he usually brings a nice group from the coast area. I will not schedule it for either the ZDAYZ weekend or the weekend of Branson Z fest. If there is some other event that will conflict please let me know soon. I will talk with Mary and Rick, the two principals at Leblanc by the end of the week and set a date.

koffeegy · 04-17-2012, 08:57 AM

Where is this LeBlanc place you are refering to? I would love to make this one.

KaienZ34 · 04-17-2012, 09:03 AM

Price Leblanc nissan, i think this is the link.

Gonzales, LA Nissan Dealer | LeBlanc Nissan - New Nissan Sales Parts Service & Used Cars | Your Nissan Dealership in South Louisiana

PaulZ370 · 04-17-2012, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucketman

Yep, I know everyone involved at Leblanc with the show. Let me check with Mario as he usually brings a nice group from the coast area. I will not schedule it for either the ZDAYZ weekend or the weekend of Branson Z fest. If there is some other event that will conflict please let me know soon. I will talk with Mary and Rick, the two principals at Leblanc by the end of the week and set a date.

10-4 Harold! Thanks!!

04-10-2012, 06:52 PM	#1832 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Cool deal man, good work. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

04-13-2012, 07:09 AM	#1834 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 15	Cherahola Skyway/The Dragon/Devil's Triangle Yesterday was a day that the 370Z proved its metal (literally) on the Twisty demanding roadways of the Dragon and the Devils Triangle in Tennessee. Despite the infamy of the Dragon run (aka Tail of the Dragon), and believe me it was challenging, the Devil's Triangle was by far a course NOT for the fainthearted, squeamish, or lacking in driving ability/skill/experience. I have to acknowledge and thank Mike C (who is making these runs with me) for convincing me to upgrade my sway bars prior to the trip - this proved extremely well advised. The Z handled the most challenging curves of both the Dragon and The Devil's Triangle with FLAWLESS SUPERIORITY. I am not exaggerating. Wherever I pointed her noise, she obeyed and conquered the curve - one after the other individually, successive S-Curves and chicanes, hairpin 180's, climbing/hairpin 180's (one would not believe...!), and a miriad of combinations that boggle the mind. Forget tracking your car, this is more challenging than the most challenging track I can assure you. If you want to test your metal, and that of the 370Z (...and she won't fail you), this is where you need to do it. My Baby earned her Dragon's wings yesterday, and she wears he Dragon emblem on her rear window with Pride! All I can say is: Thank you Nissan for a SUPERB Sports car that is Uncompromising in its performance, looks, ride comfort, technical superiority, all at an unmatched cost of ownership... "Shift_Excitement" has a whole new meaning today after putting her through her paces on those grueling roads yesterday, Pictures and videos to follow in a week or so , after we are back home from ZATTACK, which commences today with Nissan Plant Tours, Lane Museum Tour and BBQ Dinner... __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

04-15-2012, 08:38 PM	#1837 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 15	Award Winner Z In our Group For all who care to know - We just returned home and brought back with us a trophy - Mike C's (aka ZYCOPTH, recently registered on the Forum) 40th Anniversary 370Z won 6th Generation 2nd Place Modified at the ZATTACK Nashville Event. There were a lot of modified 370's at the event, some outrageously so, but ZYCOPATH's 40th Anniversary still managed to take 2nd place, a testament to Mike's hard work for sure! Please join me in congratulating him on the hard earned and well deserved win. Congrats Mike!! __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

04-16-2012, 05:30 PM	#1838 (permalink)
ZYCOPTH Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Murder Capital, yeehaa! Posts: 15 Drives: 2010 Anniversary Ed. Rep Power: 13	Much appreciation... much appreciation Paul! i really want to take the oppurtunity to publicly thank you and Harold (BucketMan) for helping me get my car to where it is now. From the intakes to the exhaust.the trip was a true kick in the ***. we need to keep our eyes open for some close by club events and look into organizing something like coffee and cars. maybe we can float the location around to help accomodate those from around the area.

04-17-2012, 08:57 AM	#1843 (permalink)
koffeegy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 419 Drives: 2012 NISMO Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	Where is this LeBlanc place you are refering to? I would love to make this one. __________________ -Glenn 2012 NISMO Gun Metallic #0015

04-11-2012, 02:27 PM	#1833 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Nice work!

04-16-2012, 08:14 PM	#1840 (permalink)
bucketman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prairieville,LA Posts: 306 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z MB Rep Power: 15	Sounds good. I'll be headed to Branson z fest last weekend of May. Anybody want to go on a run to north Arkansas/Southern MO? They have some cool roads and a bunch of good folks. We also need to firm up the Leblanc Show date.

04-17-2012, 08:49 AM	#1842 (permalink)
bucketman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prairieville,LA Posts: 306 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z MB Rep Power: 15	Yep, I know everyone involved at Leblanc with the show. Let me check with Mario as he usually brings a nice group from the coast area. I will not schedule it for either the ZDAYZ weekend or the weekend of Branson Z fest. If there is some other event that will conflict please let me know soon. I will talk with Mary and Rick, the two principals at Leblanc by the end of the week and set a date.

04-17-2012, 09:03 AM	#1844 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Price Leblanc nissan, i think this is the link. Gonzales, LA Nissan Dealer \| LeBlanc Nissan - New Nissan Sales Parts Service & Used Cars \| Your Nissan Dealership in South Louisiana __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

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