My car is out sooner than expected
The tire on my Altima had a flat and it is unrepairable. So it's on a donut and the new tire won't come in until end of this week. Anyway, it's all for good

The weather looks very promising this week.

 

hey anybody planning on going to Oakos within the next month? I need to pick up a few things but don't feel like driving an hour to get them.

Or if you live around Sterling Heights and plan to come out west at all I can meet you too.

Lemme know.

Thanks

 

^^

I might soon. Thinking about replacing all the suspension bushings in my car...

 

Thanks AJ, it was good seeing you again and meeting all the other guys. Hope I can make other meets this year.

 

Thanks man... yeah just forget the Kinetix, heard nothing but bad things about it. I'd just go with Motordyne stuff.

 

A J, Just been working alot, ready to get the Z out & meet up with you guys & do some Beers.

haven't gone offroading yet, But its great in the show, pulled a few cars out of the ditch made a couple $ lol ...Going to take the jeep & the jet-ski up to silver like this summer & check out the sand dunes

 

Replacing the bushings with ...

I suspect all the OEM bushings are already polyurethane. (Don't know for sure.) I checked Energy Suspension and I didn't see a single application (for anything) for the 350Z. Link to Energy Suspension Catalog


There are some universal parts worth checking. I may measure up my 350EVO sway bar mounts and see if I can replace theirs with greasable units. I may also replace the spring seat insulators.

 

I don't know what happened. Sorry I didn't give you better instructions how to use the iPhone. It appears you never actually took a picture of the burnout marks.

I'm afraid you will have to do it again. (Next time, give me a head's up so I can get it on video.)

 

DANG IT.
Alright next time I will let you know so you can get the full donut to burnout combo.

Craig-take it to the Dunes that is an awesome idea!!!
Let us know when you get the car out man!

 

Just FYI - I got some fresh Redline trans and diff fluid today at a local shop. S & G Imported Car Parts ( http://www.sgparts.com/ ). Comparable to online prices - minus the shipping.
Redline MT-90, MTL 10.91 per qt bottle. 75w90 diff 10.63 per qt bottle. and SuperBlue brake fluid @ $15 per L.

I went to the shop in Berkley, but looks like they have others around SE MI.

picked up some 3/8" hose for my oil catch can too. That should be a cool addition to the engine bay.

The Shockwave ))) v2 axle-back section went on and I friggin love it! It looks great and I can finally hear my radio while cruising. It's still loud and mean at WOT, but surprisingly pleasant while just driving. Excellent purchase. Low RPM accel is still nice, deep and throaty too.

 

Whiteline makes a whole slew of polyurethane bushings for the car. I plan on installing some camber/toe arms along with whatever coilovers I decide on. Regarding the stock bushings, *edit* they are rubber. *edit*

Rob, I'll be going up to Oakos on Monday, April 5th to pick up some wheels for my friend. As long as what you want is not super huge, I imagine I can fit it all into my Impreza.

 

Hmm....I was planning on going early this Friday. But if you're for sure going then I guess you could pick up the parts for me. Only thing is you'll have to pay cash for it, then I can pay you back. Or I can pay you before hand too. It'll be $95 for a power bleeder, catch can, and 2 bottles of ATE super Blue (amber color)

I forgot, where do you live? Thanks man.

If not I can just go on Friday, not that big of a deal, I'll just drive the gf's camry lol.

 

Live in Dearborn, work in Canton. I'm 95% sure, I'll know more in the next day for sure.

 

Ok lemme know before Friday, and I can try to meet you this weekend in canton to give you the money if you want

Thanks man.

 

yo peeps, I'm thinking of putting together a video this weekend (since I have a 3-day weekend and it'll be rainy on Sunday)

So if you guys have any pics / video of Michigan Z's can you send them to me

robtam at gmail dot com

Especially vids (like highway runs, burnouts, meets, anything to do with your Z)

Thanks

 

Make sure you guys call me next time you meet up!!!

Right now, I'm leaning toward a Vette. I can pick up an '08 Vette convertible for about $40k, and that's what a new 370ZR would cost me. Decisions decisions...

 

anyone have a front burger i can snag by TOMOROW? im doing a photoshoot and need one asap.

i beleive Josh? has one?

 

Yeah, i have one on my desk at work, in Canton. Think you can make it up there tomorrow?

Josh

 

That would be perfect Josh. Hit me up on my cell please! 248:250:3582

 

No prob. I will hit you up around 9 or 10 am if thats cool. Talk to you tomorrow.