Norcal Newbies (Introduce yourself here)!!
Re: New Intro Hello All
Originally posted by pico350z
Hey, all, rich, san jose, ca, white enthusiast with NISMO headers, exhaust & JWT "pop" charger. 17" stock wheels. pic below if it works. By the way my Z changes personalities dramatically any where around 5k rpm--wow! I did not realize the headers & exhaust made that much difference. Take care all...not sure what's next--suspension or a lighter flywheel. I think I will go with some sort of suspension mod and eat my current clutch/flywheel first. Comments? see ya...
Welcome Rich! i went with the suspension. Walt
Hey, all, rich, san jose, ca, white enthusiast with NISMO headers, exhaust & JWT "pop" charger. 17" stock wheels. pic below if it works. By the way my Z changes personalities dramatically any where around 5k rpm--wow! I did not realize the headers & exhaust made that much difference. Take care all...not sure what's next--suspension or a lighter flywheel. I think I will go with some sort of suspension mod and eat my current clutch/flywheel first. Comments? see ya...
Welcome Rich! i went with the suspension. Walt
Originally posted by pico350z
Yeah, but the 17" are old man wheels...it makes my Z appear to be very mild mannered. Suspension is what I am thinking about. Take care, Rich
Yeah, but the 17" are old man wheels...it makes my Z appear to be very mild mannered. Suspension is what I am thinking about. Take care, Rich
Most people think I have 18's with the suspension I have. Love the suspension, made a tremendous difference in the car. I need to add the sways now.
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Originally posted by fowlman01
Watch it there Rich........i'm kind of sensitive about 17" wheels and my age Most people think I have 18's with the suspension I have. Love the suspension, made a tremendous difference in the car. I need to add the sways now.
Watch it there Rich........i'm kind of sensitive about 17" wheels and my age
Most people think I have 18's with the suspension I have. Love the suspension, made a tremendous difference in the car. I need to add the sways now.
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Originally posted by fowlman01
Watch it there Rich........i'm kind of sensitive about 17" wheels and my age Most people think I have 18's with the suspension I have. Love the suspension, made a tremendous difference in the car. I need to add the sways now.
Watch it there Rich........i'm kind of sensitive about 17" wheels and my age
Most people think I have 18's with the suspension I have. Love the suspension, made a tremendous difference in the car. I need to add the sways now.
Originally posted by pico350z
Actually, what I meant is keeping my 17" wheels, and going with the suspension. B & G springs along with NISMO sway bars is what I was thinking. Then the 17" look like 18". I think I get more bang for my buck with the poor condition of the freeways out there. It is a shame. I have already seen a couple of Z's on flatbed tow trucks with either front left/right flat tires. I am not convinced on low profile wheels with these shameful freeways. And at the moment my Z looks very mild mannered.
Actually, what I meant is keeping my 17" wheels, and going with the suspension. B & G springs along with NISMO sway bars is what I was thinking. Then the 17" look like 18". I think I get more bang for my buck with the poor condition of the freeways out there. It is a shame. I have already seen a couple of Z's on flatbed tow trucks with either front left/right flat tires. I am not convinced on low profile wheels with these shameful freeways. And at the moment my Z looks very mild mannered.
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From: San Ramon, Nor. Cal/East Bay
Originally posted by paul350GT
sup nor cal... I'm not a Z owner but an 05 G Coupe...hope to meet some of you people on your meets!
the Z's sister is alway invited (if tony lets you come ) to events
don't miss the Feb. 5th ride
all you newbies that haven't signed up get off you _ _ _ & get to the meet this well be a GREAT ride for the newbie eaZy & pretty one of the best to bring a passenger, O g's can bring 2 passengers.
O YAA --wecome to the forum & the Z
sup nor cal... I'm not a Z owner but an 05 G Coupe...hope to meet some of you people on your meets!
the Z's sister is alway invited (if tony lets you come ) to events
don't miss the Feb. 5th ride
all you newbies that haven't signed up get off you _ _ _ & get to the meet this well be a GREAT ride for the newbie eaZy & pretty one of the best to bring a passenger, O g's can bring 2 passengers.
O YAA --wecome to the forum & the Z
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From: San Jose CA
Originally posted by fowlman01
They will look like 18's and the ride will be better if you get that setup. Once their up in the fender wells they look bigger. I race my Z, so I don't want to turn a whole lot of wheel/tire with all that extra weight etc.
They will look like 18's and the ride will be better if you get that setup. Once their up in the fender wells they look bigger. I race my Z, so I don't want to turn a whole lot of wheel/tire with all that extra weight etc.
Bottom line is I am having lots of fun driving my very first Z and that is what counts. By the way, I am ready to get rid of the spare, putting some weight towards my advantage.
Where can I find details on the Feb 5th Event? rich, san jose, ca.
Originally posted by pico350z
The more I read about suspension, the trickier it gets. Sway bars, springs, lowering, tires, wheels, alignment, etc. I am going to study the situation before making any suspension changes. My style of driving is fast on the freeways and making the most out of on/off ramps...so, my mods may be somwhat limited. Then there is the flywheel, clutch issue, which I am leaning towards doing, but requires research on my part...not sure how the weight of a flywheel (JUN) is related to engine revving.
Bottom line is I am having lots of fun driving my very first Z and that is what counts. By the way, I am ready to get rid of the spare, putting some weight towards my advantage.
Where can I find details on the Feb 5th Event? rich, san jose, ca.
The more I read about suspension, the trickier it gets. Sway bars, springs, lowering, tires, wheels, alignment, etc. I am going to study the situation before making any suspension changes. My style of driving is fast on the freeways and making the most out of on/off ramps...so, my mods may be somwhat limited. Then there is the flywheel, clutch issue, which I am leaning towards doing, but requires research on my part...not sure how the weight of a flywheel (JUN) is related to engine revving.
Bottom line is I am having lots of fun driving my very first Z and that is what counts. By the way, I am ready to get rid of the spare, putting some weight towards my advantage.
Where can I find details on the Feb 5th Event? rich, san jose, ca.
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Feb. 5th ride
Originally posted by pico350z
Where can I find details on the Feb 5th Event? rich, san jose, ca.
1st ride of the yr. ---By Whatever- todays date Nor. Cal- bay area forum.
Where can I find details on the Feb 5th Event? rich, san jose, ca.
1st ride of the yr. ---By Whatever- todays date Nor. Cal- bay area forum.
Re: Feb. 5th ride
Originally posted by 4myZ350
Originally posted by pico350z
Where can I find details on the Feb 5th Event? rich, san jose, ca.
1st ride of the yr. ---By Whatever- todays date Nor. Cal- bay area forum.
Originally posted by pico350z
Where can I find details on the Feb 5th Event? rich, san jose, ca.
1st ride of the yr. ---By Whatever- todays date Nor. Cal- bay area forum.
:https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....27#post1249327
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From: Benicia, CA
Hey guys...Bay Area noob here. My fiance and I just picked up a 2005 Touring Roadster. We live in Benicia, work in Fairfield, and head into SF and Napa a lot.
I'm starting off small on my mods. I got a stubby antenna, silver on black visor covers, Passport X50 with custom mirror mount, "Z Roadster" license plate frames, and custom plates that say "GEEKZ" (We're both technology consultants). In the next couple of weeks, I'm getting clear bra and a beefy alarm system.
These forums and the people here are wonderful. A wealth of information. Thank you all so much and we'll see you around the bay!
I'm starting off small on my mods. I got a stubby antenna, silver on black visor covers, Passport X50 with custom mirror mount, "Z Roadster" license plate frames, and custom plates that say "GEEKZ" (We're both technology consultants). In the next couple of weeks, I'm getting clear bra and a beefy alarm system.
These forums and the people here are wonderful. A wealth of information. Thank you all so much and we'll see you around the bay!
Originally posted by Bodie
Hey guys...Bay Area noob here. My fiance and I just picked up a 2005 Touring Roadster. We live in Benicia, work in Fairfield, and head into SF and Napa a lot.
I'm starting off small on my mods. I got a stubby antenna, silver on black visor covers, Passport X50 with custom mirror mount, "Z Roadster" license plate frames, and custom plates that say "GEEKZ" (We're both technology consultants). In the next couple of weeks, I'm getting clear bra and a beefy alarm system.
These forums and the people here are wonderful. A wealth of information. Thank you all so much and we'll see you around the bay!
Hey guys...Bay Area noob here. My fiance and I just picked up a 2005 Touring Roadster. We live in Benicia, work in Fairfield, and head into SF and Napa a lot.
I'm starting off small on my mods. I got a stubby antenna, silver on black visor covers, Passport X50 with custom mirror mount, "Z Roadster" license plate frames, and custom plates that say "GEEKZ" (We're both technology consultants). In the next couple of weeks, I'm getting clear bra and a beefy alarm system.
These forums and the people here are wonderful. A wealth of information. Thank you all so much and we'll see you around the bay!
