jeff91ta

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I've never seen any real group of Z's parked at the Dream Cruise as it is obviously themed towards classic domestic rides. If you have never been to the Dream Cruise you'll want to park your cars and walk around anyways since driving on Woodward is impossible.... a mile has taken me 45 minutes.

If you guys can make it earlier in the week you can get some good cruising on Woodward at night as there will be bad *** cars all over the place.

mekatoka

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Can one of you guys please help me change my brake pads on the car? I have never done this and want to learn to do it.

I know we have plans to meet on Aug 16, but I have a track day on Aug 13th so I want to get this done this weekend (Aug 8/9).

Thanks
Deepu

Datona Jess

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I agree with Jeff there really is no spot to meetup.
It is such a big event, that you really can't meet anywhere close to woodward.

Deepu I sent you a PM back on the brakes.
Did you look at the DIY for brakes in the forums?

AznSky

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Hey Deepu lemme know when you do your pads cuz I need to learn how to do them on the Z as well. I've done them on the 4runner before, just not the Z.

mekatoka

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Thanks AJ, did check your PM And replied to it.
I did not look at the DIY yet, because I did not want to attempt this without someone directing me. I am so not good at these things and so I want to make sure I learn the right way to do it

Rob, I might go for the pad change this weekend (8/9) OR the at the next meet on 8/16. I am still researching the pad to purchase.

AznSky

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I got Carbotech's directly from the manufacture (XP10 FR / XP8 RR) I read some really good things about them, and my co-workers like them a lot too. I'd recommend giving them a call deepu and talk to the guy, he'll help you pick out the best setup.

I haven't run them yet (obviously) but I'll probably install mine when you install yours

mekatoka

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Did some reading about XP8/XP10 and they look good.
How are the brake pads working out for you when you drive on the street? At the moment I would say that I am using my car 75% track + 25% street. But if that changes in the future and I do a bit more street driving I don't want to be the guy with annoying brake squeal on the street.

The stock brakes have held very good for me so far, but I see that my pace is picking up and I am braking harder compared to earlier. Originally, wanted to try hybrid pads (street + track ) but looked like for my usage I am better off with entry level track pads. I expect to do atleast 4-5 more track days this year.


I was considering Fedoro DC2500, they sell for about 200$ both front/read on TopBrake website. Have you read anything about them?

I will let you know if I plan to install by Wed/Thurs this week.

Datona Jess

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Rob if you have changed them on your 4 runer it will be the same on the Z.
If you guys do them Sat I can swing in after work and help real quick.

Its really simple so long as your rotors are still good.

Deepu read the DIY man, its pretty straightforward.

scotsz

Hey Guys,

Never posted on this site before, to be honest I never thought I would ever see anyone from Michigan on here. Anyways I have an 07 solor pearl 350 that was just picked up in March. I went to the Gratiot cruise on Sunday and was cussed out a few times for driving a foreign car... WTF? anyways where do you all go to show your cars, talk shop etc without being hassled for driving foreign????? here are a few pics of my ride

BobaFettm

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I had a rock thrown at my car destroying one of the pillars when I owned a Z... Got numerous of tickets with the Z too for I **** you not... I was NOT speeding...

Got the Lotus and been pulled over twice both well deserving of a ticket. Both times the cop just wanted to talk about the car and let me off.

Michigan + Japanese car = hell

but Solor pearl is beautiful on a Z! You'll have to join us all for ZdayZ next year! I can swear that its the best time that a car person can have! oh... a car person that enjoys booze!

BobaFettm

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jeff91ta

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I haven't had that happen yet but I wouldn't be surprised with the local economy... it's too bad people blame foreign car sales for the predicaments that the Detroit auto companies have gotten themselves into. Detroit sells cars and whenever you sell anything you better be prepared for the competition to try and out sell you; but it's always easier for people to place blame and take out aggression on an easily identifiable target like the Japanese auto companies.



Keep an eye posted on this site and you'll see postings of people getting together... come meet up when things are going down.... even though I'm not one to talk as I miss 90% of the get togethers.

mekatoka

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Here are some photos I shot at the Waterford OTD the last Saturday (8/1/2009)

Nissan 240 (John)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3783188378/
Passion Motors Contessa - 1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3782292349/
Group Shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3782291757/
???
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3782290979/
Neon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3782290433/
Camaro
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3782289811/
Passion Motors Contessa - 2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3783099530/
Passion Motors Contessa - 3
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3783098920/
Passion Motors Contessa - 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3783098482/
Red Mazda Miata
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3783098074/
Volkswagon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3782287443/
Red Honda Civic
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3782286955/
Red Honda S2000
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tokameka/3783096484/

Phreakdout

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I can't see for sure if it's a 1965 or 1966 Corvette. The three side vents definately says 65 or 66. If the grille is all horizontal bars, then it's a 65. If it's horizontal and vertical waffle-like pattern then it's a 66.



These are some great shots! Looks like you all had a good time!

Phreakdout

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I missed last year's cruise and it looks like I will miss this year's too. (I'm flying to Germany this Sunday.) In 2007 I took the RX8 and met us with the Detroit rotary club. They have a lot at the very top inside of the loop in Pontiac. When I was there it was all Mazda RX's and a couple 350Zs. They had a small tent and we were grilling food and camped there to enjoy the cars. We had buckets of water to pour out on the street thus making a burnout box for some of the hot cars.

Phreakdout

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Will see you on Saturday. You're going to be surprised how easy this is.

jeff91ta

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top of the parking structure in Pontiac?

AznSky

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Hey Brian, PM me your number. Might to stop by and check things out (or bring my pads as well )

Datona Jess

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Nice pics guys.
I haven't had any problems really, but I live on the west side so people over here mostly own foreign cars its kind of funny.

That is a 66 Vette by the way, my dad had 4 total one while I was alive, it looks like he tried to make it a Grand Sport Knockoff a little, either way cool that he is racing it.

Whats goign on Saturday?

lbk16

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Cool pics! Where did you get that one of me, the Subie and the Z3? I set that one as my desktop background...Deepu, the Carbotech pads are very good. I ran AX6/Panther Plus on my S2000 - those were hybrid pads. The XP10/XP8 pads can be used on the street, but they are VERY noisy. Although it is a PITA, with your Brembos, you can easily change pads at the track if you want. I sent you a PM regarding changing your pads. BTW, your pads are much easier to change than the non-brembo brakes. I think, and I may be wrong, that you have to remove the caliper to change the pads on the non-brembo brakes.