Detroit Area Z List part 3
06-28-2006, 06:24 PM
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Nope it was a right rear tire a new Nitto 555 tire not even 1000 miles on it that blew out so bad it tossed the car once it hit the turn. This from a race driver and Z owner and a person that has seen it before. So my kid didn't roll the Z it was the tires that did, and no nail or puncture has been found yet, so it was just the tire.
06-29-2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by shifty711
What up, I was at tunning factory today and saw Boba fett, Yancy and Trents car.
Trent it was good meeting you. All you other guys hopefully we will meet soon.
By the way, nice Z's.
Trent it was good meeting you. All you other guys hopefully we will meet soon.
By the way, nice Z's.
My heads on the new engine turned out to be ****ed and had several cracks which was allowing coolant to drop into 2-3 combustion chambers. The engine builder from Texas has covered the problem by sending me new heads, cams, etc. They must have got too aggressive in the port work on the 1st set of heads Since the heads were off, I decided to use a L19 head stud that can be torqued down more than the standard ARP stud. My car should be all put back together, running, and tuned either Monday or Wednesday next week. Should have just got a new Z06 put a bottle and tire on it and called it a day 
06-29-2006, 12:01 PM
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are you going to take them to court for it?
Originally Posted by zlessnomore
Nope it was a right rear tire a new Nitto 555 tire not even 1000 miles on it that blew out so bad it tossed the car once it hit the turn. This from a race driver and Z owner and a person that has seen it before. So my kid didn't roll the Z it was the tires that did, and no nail or puncture has been found yet, so it was just the tire.
06-29-2006, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MySunset350Z
are you going to take them to court for it?
Just my initial thoughts, but they could change with more detail (which admittedly, I do not have all of the details). Thank god no one was seriously hurt in the accident. Which is really what counts. Zless, your insurance is taking care of this, right?
06-29-2006, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Yancy
From the limited info that I know about the incident, a lawsuit against Nitto Tire may be difficult. I'm sure their attorneys would get into the whole background of the annual event, why were you here?, so this was a annual meet where people with modified cars get together to "conquer the tail of the dragon?" Isn't it true that the car was being driven aggressively and in violation of local driving ordinances or posted mph?, The person that told you this about our tire isn't really recognized as an expert, etc., etc.
Just my initial thoughts, but they could change with more detail (which admittedly, I do not have all of the details). Thank god no one was seriously hurt in the accident. Which is really what counts. Zless, your insurance is taking care of this, right?
Just my initial thoughts, but they could change with more detail (which admittedly, I do not have all of the details). Thank god no one was seriously hurt in the accident. Which is really what counts. Zless, your insurance is taking care of this, right?
06-30-2006, 12:22 AM
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I don't know if this is till a Roll Call or not
We live in Birmingham....
New to the 350Z thing, I may bother you guys for some info from time to time.
We live in Birmingham....
New to the 350Z thing, I may bother you guys for some info from time to time.
06-30-2006, 04:42 AM
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Derek,
Can you see if the guys from Tunning Factory ever made a copy of the video of the dragon? remember they were filming our drive. I would like a copy.
Can you see if the guys from Tunning Factory ever made a copy of the video of the dragon? remember they were filming our drive. I would like a copy.
07-01-2006, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by zlessnomore
I have to say it sucks you got robbed but i will stand by Dick Scott dealership anytime!!!
Edit: You realize an employee robbed my Z right? I don't see how anyone could go there after a story like that.
07-02-2006, 08:42 AM
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I never got a video of it... and im in the SOB lol
Just because one employeed ****ed up at the dealership doesnt mean the whole place is bad... that place REALLY works great for modders... giving them new trannys and ****... I've always heard great about them!
There are a lot of stupid people in this world... cant put the blame on anyone except for them...
Just because one employeed ****ed up at the dealership doesnt mean the whole place is bad... that place REALLY works great for modders... giving them new trannys and ****... I've always heard great about them!
There are a lot of stupid people in this world... cant put the blame on anyone except for them...
07-02-2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by etx
Why is that? Your wacky.
Edit: You realize an employee robbed my Z right? I don't see how anyone could go there after a story like that.
Edit: You realize an employee robbed my Z right? I don't see how anyone could go there after a story like that.
07-02-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Datona Jess
I don't know if this is till a Roll Call or not
We live in Birmingham....
New to the 350Z thing, I may bother you guys for some info from time to time.
We live in Birmingham....
New to the 350Z thing, I may bother you guys for some info from time to time.
07-11-2006, 12:55 PM
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Finished
Well guys, my car is finally done and everything looks good right now. Tuning Factory finished the tune late last night (thanks Dan and Jeff) and the final number on 93 pump gas at 17 psi was 655 rwhp I'll be picking her up later today, but I have a feeling I'm going to need a really wide tire out back to keep her straight at 17 psi. 
Possible future mods - upgrade oil cooler; push or pull fans for cooling; new hood for cooling; maybe water/meth kit for cooling, possibly 18 inch rims/tires, possibly half tub the rear to fit a wider tire in the wheel well.
I'll be picking her up later today, but I have a feeling I'm going to need a really wide tire out back to keep her straight at 17 psi. Possible future mods - upgrade oil cooler; push or pull fans for cooling; new hood for cooling; maybe water/meth kit for cooling, possibly 18 inch rims/tires, possibly half tub the rear to fit a wider tire in the wheel well.