Detroit Area Z List part 3
05-02-2010, 08:35 AM
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Just finished bedding in the brakes. I think I did enough 60mph stops cuz my rotors are blue on the inside now lol.
Now that I've been able to hammer on the brakes more, I'm really wondering if there is more bite? And also brake fade started to happen after 6 or 7 stops which is the norm, but hopefully it doesn't happen so soon on the track.
Anyways, time to just chilllllll today cuz my whole body is sore.
Deepu I can help you with the lines if you find out if those are the correct parts, plus I have the flare wrenches already as well.
Now that I've been able to hammer on the brakes more, I'm really wondering if there is more bite? And also brake fade started to happen after 6 or 7 stops which is the norm, but hopefully it doesn't happen so soon on the track.
Anyways, time to just chilllllll today cuz my whole body is sore.
Deepu I can help you with the lines if you find out if those are the correct parts, plus I have the flare wrenches already as well.
05-02-2010, 08:40 AM
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I just woke up as well, my back would appreciate a bit more rest 
I will bed my pads in later in the evening after the rain is done with.
Thanks Rob, I'll check out a few threads and see what I can find.
Yaay! now I can use my own pic in the avatar.
I will bed my pads in later in the evening after the rain is done with.Thanks Rob, I'll check out a few threads and see what I can find.
Yaay! now I can use my own pic in the avatar.
05-03-2010, 08:07 AM
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Let me know if you want me to take you lines back and pick up something else. I was thinking about going shooting at Double Action tomorrow or Wednesday after work. (14 mile and Dequinder). While I am up there, I was going to stop by Oakos and pick up some black McGard lugs for the wheels.
It's supposed to rain on Saturday, but you're welcome to come back and we can do those lines, bleed and change oil. This would be a good chance for me to change brake fluid and bleed.
LMK,
B
05-03-2010, 09:16 AM
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So good news, carbotech is giving me a full refund and paying for shipping to return the wrong pads. I also asked about my blue rotors and they said it was normal.
And out of paranoia, I went out to check to make sure I securely tightened all the banjo bolts for my ss lines, and they were tight. So really nothing else I can freak about, especially if the car drives completely normal lol.
Brian glad you and your family enjoyed the muffins
And out of paranoia, I went out to check to make sure I securely tightened all the banjo bolts for my ss lines, and they were tight. So really nothing else I can freak about, especially if the car drives completely normal lol.
Brian glad you and your family enjoyed the muffins
05-03-2010, 12:23 PM
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Thanks Brian, I still didn't get a chance to post a thread regarding the SS lines. Will do that after work and get back to you.
Lee, you got your inspection done already? I thought you were gonna go the same day as Rob on 8th. Cool man. Now I am the only one. I am debating buying a new set of tires, I guess I can't get away with the old ones for ZDayZ and Mid-Ohio on my way back.
I have a set of track tires that I only used once, but I would think the Enkei's look back compared to my stock Rays to attend ZDayZ. Should I drive the trip on Enkei's (17's)?
Lee, you got your inspection done already? I thought you were gonna go the same day as Rob on 8th. Cool man. Now I am the only one. I am debating buying a new set of tires, I guess I can't get away with the old ones for ZDayZ and Mid-Ohio on my way back.
I have a set of track tires that I only used once, but I would think the Enkei's look back compared to my stock Rays to attend ZDayZ. Should I drive the trip on Enkei's (17's)?
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05-03-2010, 12:52 PM
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Thanks Brian, I still didn't get a chance to post a thread regarding the SS lines. Will do that after work and get back to you.
Lee, you got your inspection done already? I thought you were gonna go the same day as Rob on 8th. Cool man. Now I am the only one. I am debating buying a new set of tires, I guess I can't get away with the old ones for ZDayZ and Mid-Ohio on my way back.
I have a set of track tires that I only used once, but I would think the Enkei's look back compared to my stock Rays to attend ZDayZ. Should I drive the trip on Enkei's (17's)?
Lee, you got your inspection done already? I thought you were gonna go the same day as Rob on 8th. Cool man. Now I am the only one. I am debating buying a new set of tires, I guess I can't get away with the old ones for ZDayZ and Mid-Ohio on my way back.
I have a set of track tires that I only used once, but I would think the Enkei's look back compared to my stock Rays to attend ZDayZ. Should I drive the trip on Enkei's (17's)?
As far as looks, there are a bunch of track guys who will recognize that 17's on a NISMO = Track Junkie.
05-04-2010, 05:33 AM
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Deepu, we need a chase car for the track. I have a Subie WRX wagon, maybe I can convince one of my brothers to follow us to track events...we can store multiple sets of tires in there.
05-04-2010, 11:27 AM
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Deepu keep the Nismo wheels man
The 17' Enkeis look like dog $hit.
Those are for Evo's not Z's.
Lee-your on crack man...
IL-nice meeting you man, take care of that car
I don't want to hear about Car #64 being totalled in some @$$ hat move.
The 17' Enkeis look like dog $hit.
Those are for Evo's not Z's.
Lee-your on crack man...
IL-nice meeting you man, take care of that car
I don't want to hear about Car #64 being totalled in some @$$ hat move.
05-04-2010, 01:10 PM
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Yeah, me neither. 
A buddy of mine used to do the Chimney Rock hill climb in his Fiat X1/9. He said "The crowd only remembers two kinds of cars in a race; the ones who go fast and the ones that look good! The latter is much cheaper."
Here's a sneak peak at yet another cosmetic mod of mine.
The wheels just came back from powdercoating. They had to blast the chrome and sand to get the powder to stick. But they came out great.
The color is called Aurora Borealis. In the shade, it is slate grey metallic.
In the sunlight, it has a spectrum effect that changes depending on your angle. Should be interesting when rolling.
A buddy of mine used to do the Chimney Rock hill climb in his Fiat X1/9. He said "The crowd only remembers two kinds of cars in a race; the ones who go fast and the ones that look good! The latter is much cheaper."
Here's a sneak peak at yet another cosmetic mod of mine.
The wheels just came back from powdercoating. They had to blast the chrome and sand to get the powder to stick. But they came out great.
The color is called Aurora Borealis. In the shade, it is slate grey metallic.
In the sunlight, it has a spectrum effect that changes depending on your angle. Should be interesting when rolling.
05-04-2010, 01:40 PM
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Lee,
I have a new headunit on the way. It's a Pioneer 6-disc in-dash DVD player. (No NAV, I don't need it since I have factory NAV) Offer still open on the install? It won't be here till next week most likely.
I have a new headunit on the way. It's a Pioneer 6-disc in-dash DVD player. (No NAV, I don't need it since I have factory NAV) Offer still open on the install?
It won't be here till next week most likely.
05-04-2010, 03:11 PM
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05-04-2010, 03:32 PM
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^^ Ordering the kit from Crutchfield. The HU came from another retailer.
RE Wheels: I suspect you will hardly see the effect, which is fine with me. Dark metallic grey is what I wanted and this was an added feature to make it unique.
I think some folks use the Altima button (which lights up) or Honda S2000 red push button start.
(Image off EBAY)
RE Wheels: I suspect you will hardly see the effect, which is fine with me. Dark metallic grey is what I wanted and this was an added feature to make it unique.
I think some folks use the Altima button (which lights up) or Honda S2000 red push button start.
(Image off EBAY)
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