Sedan Chat Thread
03-26-2014, 08:38 PM
#2161
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To what? The meet-up? You're like a girl with a prom dress, I swear...
In other news, after today's truly brutal 21*F weather, the forecast for the next 10 days is for temps in the 40's and 50's, including tomorrow, where it's expected to be in the mid 40's by mid-day. Winter is officially over (in my mind). So... tomorrow is The Day. I'm putting the Vossens on the car tomorrow.
Should be fun. I haven't swapped wheels in my garage in about three years.
Fortunately, any monkey with a torque wrench and a hydraulic jack can swap wheels. And I'm just the right middle-aged monkey to do it.
In other news, after today's truly brutal 21*F weather, the forecast for the next 10 days is for temps in the 40's and 50's, including tomorrow, where it's expected to be in the mid 40's by mid-day. Winter is officially over (in my mind). So... tomorrow is The Day. I'm putting the Vossens on the car tomorrow.
Should be fun. I haven't swapped wheels in my garage in about three years.
Fortunately, any monkey with a torque wrench and a hydraulic jack can swap wheels. And I'm just the right middle-aged monkey to do it.
Last edited by Rochester; 03-26-2014 at 08:43 PM.
03-26-2014, 09:06 PM
#2162
It's official, the bushing is bad. Parts won't be in until next Thursday and it's a three day repair
. Picked up the sport pedals, gotta figure out how to get the brake pedal on over the top. And they're going to replace the cup holder lid with the "chrome trim" version while I have it in there. Ray's and tires go on tomorrow and it sounds like the calipers and engine bay parts will be heading back to me this weekend or early next week. Closer, getting closer.
In other news, after today's truly brutal 21*F weather, the forecast for the next 10 days is for temps in the 40's and 50's, including tomorrow, where it's expected to be in the mid 40's by mid-day. Winter is officially over (in my mind). So... tomorrow is The Day. I'm putting the Vossens on the car tomorrow.
Should be fun. I haven't swapped wheels in my garage in about three years. Fortunately, any monkey with a torque wrench and a hydraulic jack can swap wheels. And I'm just the right middle-aged monkey to do it.
Should be fun. I haven't swapped wheels in my garage in about three years.
Fortunately, any monkey with a torque wrench and a hydraulic jack can swap wheels. And I'm just the right middle-aged monkey to do it.
03-26-2014, 09:30 PM
#2163
A quarter past stripped
To what? The meet-up? You're like a girl with a prom dress, I swear...
In other news, after today's truly brutal 21*F weather, the forecast for the next 10 days is for temps in the 40's and 50's, including tomorrow, where it's expected to be in the mid 40's by mid-day. Winter is officially over (in my mind). So... tomorrow is The Day. I'm putting the Vossens on the car tomorrow.
Should be fun. I haven't swapped wheels in my garage in about three years. Fortunately, any monkey with a torque wrench and a hydraulic jack can swap wheels. And I'm just the right middle-aged monkey to do it.
In other news, after today's truly brutal 21*F weather, the forecast for the next 10 days is for temps in the 40's and 50's, including tomorrow, where it's expected to be in the mid 40's by mid-day. Winter is officially over (in my mind). So... tomorrow is The Day. I'm putting the Vossens on the car tomorrow.
Should be fun. I haven't swapped wheels in my garage in about three years.
Fortunately, any monkey with a torque wrench and a hydraulic jack can swap wheels. And I'm just the right middle-aged monkey to do it.
Enjoy the new look!
03-26-2014, 09:58 PM
#2164
Hmm. $1000 for a NISMO 370Z suspension and up to 1/2" drop? Granted, the 370Z is approx 430 pounds lighter than my car...
This could be a simple and less expensive alternative to coilovers in a future suspension mod.
Nismo JDM Factory Strut and Spring Kit E3110-1EA00US - Nissan 370Z Z34
This could be a simple and less expensive alternative to coilovers in a future suspension mod.
Nismo JDM Factory Strut and Spring Kit E3110-1EA00US - Nissan 370Z Z34
A lot of exciting mods coming down the pipe w/ you guys, look forward to all the details & pics of your big meet, gotta live vicariously through you guys during this, would be so fun to be there, jelly belly
Last edited by blnewt; 03-26-2014 at 10:08 PM.
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03-27-2014, 12:57 AM
#2166
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To what? The meet-up? You're like a girl with a prom dress, I swear...
In other news, after today's truly brutal 21*F weather, the forecast for the next 10 days is for temps in the 40's and 50's, including tomorrow, where it's expected to be in the mid 40's by mid-day. Winter is officially over (in my mind). So... tomorrow is The Day. I'm putting the Vossens on the car tomorrow.
Should be fun. I haven't swapped wheels in my garage in about three years. Fortunately, any monkey with a torque wrench and a hydraulic jack can swap wheels. And I'm just the right middle-aged monkey to do it.
In other news, after today's truly brutal 21*F weather, the forecast for the next 10 days is for temps in the 40's and 50's, including tomorrow, where it's expected to be in the mid 40's by mid-day. Winter is officially over (in my mind). So... tomorrow is The Day. I'm putting the Vossens on the car tomorrow.
Should be fun. I haven't swapped wheels in my garage in about three years.
Fortunately, any monkey with a torque wrench and a hydraulic jack can swap wheels. And I'm just the right middle-aged monkey to do it.That's great news John, looking forward to seeing the photos of it all coming together. Enjoy that first moment go putting them on and some reflection, make sure you have that smile!
03-27-2014, 06:47 AM
#2167
Hmm. $1000 for a NISMO 370Z suspension and up to 1/2" drop? Granted, the 370Z is approx 430 pounds lighter than my car...
This could be a simple and less expensive alternative to coilovers in a future suspension mod.
Nismo JDM Factory Strut and Spring Kit E3110-1EA00US - Nissan 370Z Z34
This could be a simple and less expensive alternative to coilovers in a future suspension mod.
Nismo JDM Factory Strut and Spring Kit E3110-1EA00US - Nissan 370Z Z34
If I'm going to keep this car for more than 3-4 years I'll want to replace the shocks at least. Something like this or Koni shocks are the leading candidates.
03-27-2014, 07:38 AM
#2168
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2018...
LOL@myself on that one.BTW, I was out driving last night, and the changes from the RHFC are still very much noticeable. Whatever the New Normal is with these cats, it's going to be a while before that settles in, because I'm still keenly aware of the difference. Which is cool.
Last edited by Rochester; 03-27-2014 at 07:43 AM.
03-27-2014, 08:13 AM
#2170
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The added power, though, that's nice.
Liking that more and more.
Last edited by Rochester; 03-27-2014 at 08:26 AM.
03-27-2014, 08:28 AM
#2171
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Expecting pictures of the Vossens mounted no later than noon, Rochester.
03-27-2014, 08:42 AM
#2172
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Now, where are the Vossen pics???
03-27-2014, 08:46 AM
#2173
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I've got work to do (because job), and errands to run with the wife... but before the day is out, certainly. I'm so sick of putting this off because of winter.
Truth be told, I'm more jazzed up about getting these snows off the car and having 4 brand new PSS to drive on, than I am seeing the rims.
Well... 50:50, maybe.
Truth be told, I'm more jazzed up about getting these snows off the car and having 4 brand new PSS to drive on, than I am seeing the rims.
Well... 50:50, maybe.
03-27-2014, 09:00 AM
#2174
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I think i'll hold on to the car for a bit, only giving it 4 months isn't fair. Plus i ordered some wheels for it and a friend of mine is trying to get me a good deal on an Accuair setup.
Wheels are 6-8 week wait so i'll be rolling my stock 18's for the meet lol.
Would love to get some spacers for it but eh whatever...
Rochester I wanna see those Vossen's too, that's probably my fave Vossen wheel...
Wheels are 6-8 week wait so i'll be rolling my stock 18's for the meet lol.
Would love to get some spacers for it but eh whatever...
Rochester I wanna see those Vossen's too, that's probably my fave Vossen wheel...
03-27-2014, 09:08 AM
#2175
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I've got work to do (because job), and errands to run with the wife... but before the day is out, certainly. I'm so sick of putting this off because of winter.
Truth be told, I'm more jazzed up about getting these snows off the car and having 4 brand new PSS to drive on, than I am seeing the rims.
Well... 50:50, maybe.
Truth be told, I'm more jazzed up about getting these snows off the car and having 4 brand new PSS to drive on, than I am seeing the rims.
Well... 50:50, maybe.
This winter has been a bit nuts for certain. I thought by now I would have been able to get summer tires on but the weather here hasn't really cooperated either. No snow but low temps. Looks like one more under 40 morning and that should be it. I hope.
I think i'll hold on to the car for a bit, only giving it 4 months isn't fair. Plus i ordered some wheels for it and a friend of mine is trying to get me a good deal on an Accuair setup.
Wheels are 6-8 week wait so i'll be rolling my stock 18's for the meet lol.
Would love to get some spacers for it but eh whatever...
Wheels are 6-8 week wait so i'll be rolling my stock 18's for the meet lol.
Would love to get some spacers for it but eh whatever...
I dunno, I loved the car immediately. Some nuanced items that "would be nice if different" but overall it works for me. I drove a Q50 yesterday and will probably be in one for three or four days in the next couple weeks. Was a nice car in some areas but not at all in others. At least IMO but I know there's other threads for that convo