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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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So I decided to open up the Air intake just a little bit more from the back side of the bumper since it was off.

Used the dremel to grind it open...worked great !

Probably about a 50% larger opening.
so it just opens up (direct path) to the filter... no tube between or anything?
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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So the other day there was an orange cone in the middle of the highway and I felt compelled to get as close to it as possible.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
so it just opens up (direct path) to the filter... no tube between or anything?
There is a tube that goes straight to the air filter....It is a direct feed to the air intake. Cold air BOOOOOST ! Lol I wish !



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So the other day there was an orange cone in the middle of the highway and I felt compelled to get as close to it as possible.
Why didn't you just hit it like you normally do ?

Sign up for the 23rd Adam.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
Why didn't you just hit it like you normally do ?

Sign up for the 23rd Adam.
Oh snap!
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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epic avatar....****ing epic lol
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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^ Thank you, sir! I usually keep the J. Alba gif as my avatar, but the picture is epic, as you said.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokersMagee
So the other day there was an orange cone in the middle of the highway and I felt compelled to get as close to it as possible.
To late to make a smart remark

Adam if your not already a member of the BMW club, you now have to sign up for membership before you can race with them. But you get your next race free.

Here is info if you didn't see it.
https://my350z.com/forum/meet-ups-ev...autox-4-a.html
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
hey, who was it that was looking for the plastic under tray??? i am thinking of ordering the zspeed when i order my springs in about a week
me

"done to car today"

raise ride height... so tedious - i'm just going to lower it again after track day - and then raise it again - and then lower it again and then... well you get the idea... i hope i can find a happy medium or lazy one -

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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
^ Thank you, sir! I usually keep the J. Alba gif as my avatar, but the picture is epic, as you said.
How much of that is photoshopped? And if it's real, what's her name?
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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I can't wait to drive my car again. It's been about a month with no boost
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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How much of that is photoshopped? And if it's real, what's her name?
Lulz, I found a bigger version, then I found the original. Back to Alba.
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 04:22 AM
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me

"done to car today"

raise ride height... so tedious - i'm just going to lower it again after track day - and then raise it again - and then lower it again and then... well you get the idea... i hope i can find a happy medium or lazy one -
NO AND THEN (hopefully you know the reference)
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:00 AM
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jake and i (mostly jake) got the new spark plugs in.... not terrribly hard but a PAIN IN THE ***. had to take off strut bar, intakes, and would have been easier to take the plenum off BUT the coolant hoses going to the throttle bodies kept up from lifting up up more than half an inch. not only are they tricky to get to, but the spark plugs arent the normal 5/8, they are 14mm.
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
jake and i (mostly jake) got the new spark plugs in.... not terrribly hard but a PAIN IN THE ***. had to take off strut bar, intakes, and would have been easier to take the plenum off BUT the coolant hoses going to the throttle bodies kept up from lifting up up more than half an inch. not only are they tricky to get to, but the spark plugs arent the normal 5/8, they are 14mm.
So what do you think Travis ? .....Did you feel any difference ?

Your Z is a little bit different than ours so I am curious to know if you do feel something.

Why don't you sign up for the June 23rd event ? It will be so much fun.....the course is posted and it looks fast and fun !
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:35 AM
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I wanna sign up just to lose to Beerviper but don't think my car will be ready by then
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
jake and i (mostly jake) got the new spark plugs in.... not terrribly hard but a PAIN IN THE ***. had to take off strut bar, intakes, and would have been easier to take the plenum off BUT the coolant hoses going to the throttle bodies kept up from lifting up up more than half an inch. not only are they tricky to get to, but the spark plugs arent the normal 5/8, they are 14mm.
meh - with 2 extra hands and us not having to unplug any hoses - was worth it. had to rig up a 14mm to grab the plugs from the holes..lol
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Just need a magnet and ur good to go on plugs
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 07:19 AM
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Just need a magnet and ur good to go on plugs
lolol - oh you have no idea how much we were looking for one..Im going to HF and snagging me a couple of magnets.. *smh*
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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Lol it's must have. When u don't have it, that's when u will need it.
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
So what do you think Travis ? .....Did you feel any difference ?

Your Z is a little bit different than ours so I am curious to know if you do feel something.

Why don't you sign up for the June 23rd event ? It will be so much fun.....the course is posted and it looks fast and fun !
it starts and idles better, didnt notice much diff in the first and second, but in third and higher it is more responsive and pulls harder.
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