DETROIT Z (meets and events)
07-22-2008, 11:54 AM
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Yea sorry steve, I was planning on emailing those to you today.
Glad you got yours in. I'll probably just give the check to Howard when I get my tech inspection from him.
Glad you got yours in. I'll probably just give the check to Howard when I get my tech inspection from him.
07-25-2008, 08:18 AM
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Saw this over on XceedSpeed. Only 30 open slots for the special reserved parking!
Our local Nissan/ Infiniti owners group (NIODetroit) has been given the approval to join the Nissan Tech Center 20th Anniversary Celebration on 8/24/08 (Sunday) 1pm to 5pm. There will be a dedicated parking lot for the first 30 Nissans or Infinitis to respond.
Ideally we would have a group from every type of Nissan vehicle (i.e.-Z, 240SX, Sentras, Titans, etc.) Please respond here
http://niodetroit.com/modules/newbb/...#forumpost1680 to let us know that you're coming so we can keep a count.
This will be on a First come, first served basis.
This will be part of the Nissan Technical Center 20th anniversary celebration, so there will be much more than a car show. Most of the Tech Center will be on display including the styling studio and test areas. There will be activities, speeches, dancing, and some suprises graciously put on by Nissan.
And yes, the GT-R will be there in the flesh that you will be able to touch and possibly sit in, if you behave yourselves. I hope that you can join us.
See you there.
Saw this over on XceedSpeed. Only 30 open slots for the special reserved parking!
Our local Nissan/ Infiniti owners group (NIODetroit) has been given the approval to join the Nissan Tech Center 20th Anniversary Celebration on 8/24/08 (Sunday) 1pm to 5pm. There will be a dedicated parking lot for the first 30 Nissans or Infinitis to respond.
Ideally we would have a group from every type of Nissan vehicle (i.e.-Z, 240SX, Sentras, Titans, etc.) Please respond here
http://niodetroit.com/modules/newbb/...#forumpost1680 to let us know that you're coming so we can keep a count.
This will be on a First come, first served basis.
This will be part of the Nissan Technical Center 20th anniversary celebration, so there will be much more than a car show. Most of the Tech Center will be on display including the styling studio and test areas. There will be activities, speeches, dancing, and some suprises graciously put on by Nissan.
And yes, the GT-R will be there in the flesh that you will be able to touch and possibly sit in, if you behave yourselves. I hope that you can join us.
See you there.
07-25-2008, 12:20 PM
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Me and Jess are already going to this
It would be great to have a nice outpouring of Z's there as well.
Hope all of you can make it!
It really is going to be a blast the "surprises" are going to B/A trust me bring your CAMERA'S!!
It would be great to have a nice outpouring of Z's there as well.
Hope all of you can make it!
It really is going to be a blast the "surprises" are going to B/A trust me bring your CAMERA'S!!
08-04-2008, 05:55 AM
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Autox this upcoming Sunday:
http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sevent_id=8796
Just signed up. Who else is in? C'mon guys, it's in Detroit, it's probably like 20 min. drive for most of you. And only 30 bucks to see what your car can do!
HPDE @ Wateford Hills 8/14
Also getting my tech-inspection this Thursday for next week's HPDE at Waterford.
http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sevent_id=8796
Just signed up. Who else is in? C'mon guys, it's in Detroit, it's probably like 20 min. drive for most of you. And only 30 bucks to see what your car can do!
HPDE @ Wateford Hills 8/14
Also getting my tech-inspection this Thursday for next week's HPDE at Waterford.
08-05-2008, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by AznSky
Autox this upcoming Sunday:
http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sevent_id=8796
Just signed up. Who else is in? C'mon guys, it's in Detroit, it's probably like 20 min. drive for most of you. And only 30 bucks to see what your car can do!
HPDE @ Wateford Hills 8/14
Also getting my tech-inspection this Thursday for next week's HPDE at Waterford.
http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/...sevent_id=8796
Just signed up. Who else is in? C'mon guys, it's in Detroit, it's probably like 20 min. drive for most of you. And only 30 bucks to see what your car can do!
HPDE @ Wateford Hills 8/14
Also getting my tech-inspection this Thursday for next week's HPDE at Waterford.
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08-17-2008, 05:34 AM
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good day at the track
Everything went well at the HPDE this past Thursday. Endlinks - good, Wheels - good. I think the only issue was traffic, because I was placed in the beginner group. No biggie - I was mainly concerned with driving the line.. and I got a lot of practice with that. Now, I just need to figure out how to run under 1:30. 
Maybe a timing device is in my future.
Hey Rob, Wash your car.
Maybe a timing device is in my future. Hey Rob, Wash your car.
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08-18-2008, 06:12 AM
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XceedSpeed Fall BBQ 9/13
The XceedSpeed Fall BBQ is 9/13
I didn't have a 350Z when I went to the spring BBQ. I hope to hook up with you guys this time.
Here are the pics I posted from the spring event.
https://my350z.com/forum/north-centr...events-47.html
I didn't have a 350Z when I went to the spring BBQ. I hope to hook up with you guys this time.
Here are the pics I posted from the spring event.
https://my350z.com/forum/north-centr...events-47.html
08-18-2008, 08:01 AM
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I am planning on going to the BBQ.
Steve and Rob - I am so jelous that I coulnt make it out to. Those pictures look awsome! Steve how did the new brakes, rotors and endlinks do? did you notice if they faded after hard braking and how was their stopping power compared to the stock brakes?
Steve - btw I have volunteered you to help me do my brakes
Steve and Rob - I am so jelous that I coulnt make it out to. Those pictures look awsome! Steve how did the new brakes, rotors and endlinks do? did you notice if they faded after hard braking and how was their stopping power compared to the stock brakes?
Steve - btw I have volunteered you to help me do my brakes
08-18-2008, 09:00 AM
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Again, awesome pics steve!! Jon you shoulda came out! I didn't see you at the autox either. It's ok cuz I got my a$$ handed to me by 2 other 350z owners who ran like 2 seconds faster than me lol.
Steve I also wanna know how the brakes felt. And jon what are you doing brake-wise? I'd be willing to help too cuz I'll have to do mine in the future
PS ~ Car is clean as of yesterday. Makes a HUGE difference, especially on a black car.
If anybody's interested on going from staggered to square setup, I posted a thread about it
https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-r...xperience.html
Steve I also wanna know how the brakes felt. And jon what are you doing brake-wise? I'd be willing to help too cuz I'll have to do mine in the future
PS ~ Car is clean as of yesterday. Makes a HUGE difference, especially on a black car.
If anybody's interested on going from staggered to square setup, I posted a thread about it
https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-r...xperience.html
08-18-2008, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonny Boy
I am planning on going to the BBQ.
Steve and Rob - I am so jelous that I coulnt make it out to. Those pictures look awsome! Steve how did the new brakes, rotors and endlinks do? did you notice if they faded after hard braking and how was their stopping power compared to the stock brakes?
Steve - btw I have volunteered you to help me do my brakes
Steve and Rob - I am so jelous that I coulnt make it out to. Those pictures look awsome! Steve how did the new brakes, rotors and endlinks do? did you notice if they faded after hard braking and how was their stopping power compared to the stock brakes?
Steve - btw I have volunteered you to help me do my brakes
Brakes were good. I'd recommend doing your pad/rotor break-in well in advance of any tracking. If you recall I did mine JUST before I went to the last open track day at Waterford. I think that track day completed the break in as I noticed stopping power increase throughout the day.
So, at THIS track event the brakes were terrific. Stopping power is a little better than stock. I still have lots of pad left. Fresh fluid is key too. I'm going to try out the new power bleeder soon. - No fade this time around.
Endlinks were great too. No issues since I tightened the jam-nuts.
It sure is nice to have everything resolved... at least for a short while.
My front Rota center caps did pop off during my post-trackday wash. I think the heat up front melted/warped them so they do not stay on anymore. lol.
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08-18-2008, 09:42 PM
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here are some pics of jonny boy and I took the other day at the mall .
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we're still noobs at taking photos , mostly were just messing around , our detroit folks should all meet up for a photoshoot before the winter strikes .
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[/IMG]we're still noobs at taking photos , mostly were just messing around , our detroit folks should all meet up for a photoshoot before the winter strikes .
08-19-2008, 04:59 AM
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sweet pics man. I totally agree on the photoshoot before winter.
Billy did you ever get a hold of that chick for the evo? And what front lip do you have?
Billy did you ever get a hold of that chick for the evo? And what front lip do you have?
08-19-2008, 06:39 AM
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I agree we should definatlyt do a shoot before winter.
Billy - See what I mean about cleaning the cars the right way. It might take a little longer than the quater wash but damn they look so much better. Nice photos billy.
Billy - See what I mean about cleaning the cars the right way. It might take a little longer than the quater wash but damn they look so much better. Nice photos billy.