Minnesota Chat Thread
08-24-2012, 01:08 PM
I'll be there until 2017, doing the same ol' Air Force stuff, supporting aircraft and stuff.
Mods:
HKS Twin-Plate clutch
HKS HiperMax Coilovers
A'PEXi Intakes
HKS Downpipe
Megan Test Pipe
A'PEXi Exhaust
A'PEXi AVCR Boost Controller - 1.1bar High Boost, 0.8bar Low Boost
Reflashed ECU
Greddy Trust 13-row Oil Cooler
WedsSport SA90 wheels 17x9.5+20
Dunlop Z1 Star Spec tires 265/40-17
Gorilla Steel spline-drive lug nuts
HKS intercooler hard-pipe kit
Cusco Front Camber Arms
Cusco Strut Bar
ProSport Gauges - AFR, Boost, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure
Veilside Hood w/ key lock hood locks
HID headlights 5000k
Black housing headlights
LED Taillights
Flocked dash
Momo Race steering wheel
Diamond Audio 6.5" Front Component speakers
Kenwood 6x9 Rear coaxials
Nismo Shift ****
350Z/R34 aluminum pedals
ARC Blow-Off Valve - uninstalled
Circuit Sports oil filter relocation kit - uninstalled
Most are iPhone pics. :/
Last edited by Spork; 08-24-2012 at 01:16 PM.
08-24-2012, 03:11 PM
Depends what you're looking for.
Z parts are rare on Okinawa. Around Tokyo, they're much more common.
Will have a lot of pics to post in the future when I attend the usual Daikoku-futo meets.
Z parts are rare on Okinawa. Around Tokyo, they're much more common.
Will have a lot of pics to post in the future when I attend the usual Daikoku-futo meets.
08-24-2012, 05:43 PM
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So Ben? How good is your Japanese?
Those are some awesome pics. Car looks great. Too bad you sold it. That would have been nice to bring back.
Those are some awesome pics. Car looks great. Too bad you sold it. That would have been nice to bring back.
08-24-2012, 06:23 PM
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Sweet. When you say home, will that be your next duty station or back to MN?
08-24-2012, 06:33 PM
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Okay, then you'll be staying here in Minneapolis near the airbase. 
08-26-2012, 05:27 PM
So after that whole rain ordeal I had at our cruise rally, I decided to come up with some ideas as to what I wanted to do to protect the air filter from getting wet from my vented hood. I like the ARC cover but can't justify paying $700+ for something that I would only use for when it's raining. Looked at some other products as well but again, to expensive.
Here is my problem;
and here is what I've come up with, I'd get a spare Brake Cover and more than likely wrap it with CF and yes the hood does close just fine.
Now remember this would only be a temporary thing for when it's raining out and after looking over the cover I can easily add some special clips to it to mount it for a quick assembly/deassmbly...
What do you guys think????
Here is my problem;
and here is what I've come up with, I'd get a spare Brake Cover and more than likely wrap it with CF and yes the hood does close just fine.
Now remember this would only be a temporary thing for when it's raining out and after looking over the cover I can easily add some special clips to it to mount it for a quick assembly/deassmbly...
What do you guys think????
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08-26-2012, 05:42 PM
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08-26-2012, 07:00 PM
It actually forms around it better than you think. The pics don't do to much justice other than giving the idea/concept of it. Also again this would only be used when it's raining out, not a everyday thing. I pretty much never drive the Z in the rain but there will be those occurances that will require it. Ex. Zdayz/last cruise we just had..
08-26-2012, 09:25 PM
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hey homies, sold my g a couple weeks ago... picked up a much more reliable and practical car. not as fun as rwd, but it's what i needed and wanted right now.
so....... i have my track setup wheels for sale. they have hankook RS3's on them, in pretty good shape, the wheels are slightly scratched around the lugs, but nothing bad. I dont have a pic of them, since they're in storage in bloomington, but i am looking to get about 1500$. the tires alone were 1100 and are about 7 auto-x events in. they're suuper sticky, i love them. Rota SVN 18". I think this is the setup, but i can confirm.
http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=5948
here's a pic of them on the car.
i didnt wanna put a for sale thread up, just wanted to offer it to you local guys casually. if i have to, i will. hit me up or txt me @469 855 0637
so....... i have my track setup wheels for sale. they have hankook RS3's on them, in pretty good shape, the wheels are slightly scratched around the lugs, but nothing bad. I dont have a pic of them, since they're in storage in bloomington, but i am looking to get about 1500$. the tires alone were 1100 and are about 7 auto-x events in. they're suuper sticky, i love them. Rota SVN 18". I think this is the setup, but i can confirm.
http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=5948
here's a pic of them on the car.
i didnt wanna put a for sale thread up, just wanted to offer it to you local guys casually. if i have to, i will. hit me up or txt me @469 855 0637
08-26-2012, 10:30 PM
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So after that whole rain ordeal I had at our cruise rally, I decided to come up with some ideas as to what I wanted to do to protect the air filter from getting wet from my vented hood. I like the ARC cover but can't justify paying $700+ for something that I would only use for when it's raining. Looked at some other products as well but again, to expensive.
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...FYhFMgodm38AGQ
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...g&apwidJFjM6Bb
OR YOU COULD THROW ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS IN THERE, KEEP IT NICE AND DRY UNDER THE HOOD DURING THOSE WET DAYS.....KINDA RARE TO FIND THESE DAYS THO LOL.
08-27-2012, 12:41 AM
You might have seen these already, but they could probably help as a line of defense. From the sources I've read they help a lot with your problem.
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...FYhFMgodm38AGQ
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...g&apwidJFjM6Bb
OR YOU COULD THROW ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS IN THERE, KEEP IT NICE AND DRY UNDER THE HOOD DURING THOSE WET DAYS.....KINDA RARE TO FIND THESE DAYS THO LOL.
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...FYhFMgodm38AGQ
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...g&apwidJFjM6Bb
OR YOU COULD THROW ONE OF THESE BAD BOYS IN THERE, KEEP IT NICE AND DRY UNDER THE HOOD DURING THOSE WET DAYS.....KINDA RARE TO FIND THESE DAYS THO LOL.
Yep looked at those as well
I wish I had a Charizard, I only have a Charmeleon..... Wow I feel like a nerd.....Well might as well say it, I have all of the original Pokemon including the 151st Pokemon Mew which you can only get from the nintendo company on my Gameboy game. They even give you a plaque with his ID number that no one else will have.
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08-27-2012, 12:48 AM
I would think the filter condom would be a better way to go, you could keep it in the car (spare tire area or cubby area) and install if needed.
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Yep looked at those as well
I wish I had a Charizard, I only have a Charmeleon..... Wow I feel like a nerd.....Well might as well say it, I have all of the original Pokemon including the 151st Pokemon Mew which you can only get from the nintendo company on my Gameboy game. They even give you a plaque with his ID number that no one else will have.
I wish I had a Charizard, I only have a Charmeleon..... Wow I feel like a nerd.....Well might as well say it, I have all of the original Pokemon including the 151st Pokemon Mew which you can only get from the nintendo company on my Gameboy game. They even give you a plaque with his ID number that no one else will have.