Notices
Texas Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, etc.

[DFW]: DFW's Lounge

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 21, 2011 | 03:30 PM
  #19601  
3hree5ive0ero's Avatar
3hree5ive0ero
Retired Admin
iTrader: (95)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,337,017,813
Likes: 78
From: Dallas / Chicago
Default

+1 on Patrick being a real cool guy.
Reply
Old May 21, 2011 | 03:38 PM
  #19602  
almost3flips's Avatar
almost3flips
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by fithamoto
A big thanks to Pat for helping me out with my HFC's & rear sway install...he gave me the motivation to get them on. I hate to do things by myself...so he helped me out by coming over to do it for me. We knocked it out pretty quick for us....I think it was only about 2 hours at the most.

He also showed me a nice .45 ACP he scored ! I like it very much.

Also, I love the new exhaust note from them....just loud enough to make you look and say Ewww....nice !

I set my rear Sway in the middle setting....we'll see if I need to go stiffer ???

Thanks again Pat....your a very cool dude....I wish you the best on your new job adventures. Just remember on thing....in order to have fun & play hard....you have to work hard ! ( which you have been doing ! ) Keep up the hard work my friend....it will pay off in due time.....As I am an Old Grassdhopper Ninja....Old & Wise am I !



.
Awesome man congrats! I wanna hear how it sounds.

Have you driven around with them yet? Feel any difference?
Reply
Old May 21, 2011 | 05:31 PM
  #19603  
fithamoto's Avatar
fithamoto
Sleeps in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,745
Likes: 0
From: Flower Mound , TX
Default

Originally Posted by almost3flips
Awesome man congrats! I wanna hear how it sounds.

Have you driven around with them yet? Feel any difference?
Yes I did drive it around...sounded great.....but didn't get a chance to really see if they had more HP.....Only stayed on surface streets. I will take her out tomorrow AM.....then I will test her out.
Reply
Old May 22, 2011 | 11:55 AM
  #19604  
StuLax18's Avatar
StuLax18
General & Tech Moderator
MY350Z.COM
Premier Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 48,548
Likes: 3,339
From: Jakku
Default

Any news on the HFC's Chris? That is one of the mods I want to do this summer, along with the UpRev tune finally.
Reply
Old May 22, 2011 | 01:26 PM
  #19605  
fithamoto's Avatar
fithamoto
Sleeps in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,745
Likes: 0
From: Flower Mound , TX
Default

Originally Posted by StuLax18
Any news on the HFC's Chris? That is one of the mods I want to do this summer, along with the UpRev tune finally.
HFC's are great ! I feel a bit more on the lower end and the sound is awesome ! CAn't wait to see if they perform well next weekend at TMS.

When you getting out here Stu ?
Reply
Old May 22, 2011 | 02:01 PM
  #19606  
StuLax18's Avatar
StuLax18
General & Tech Moderator
MY350Z.COM
Premier Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 48,548
Likes: 3,339
From: Jakku
Default

Should be back around June 12th roughly.
Reply
Old May 22, 2011 | 09:17 PM
  #19607  
almost3flips's Avatar
almost3flips
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Originally Posted by fithamoto
HFC's are great ! I feel a bit more on the lower end and the sound is awesome ! CAn't wait to see if they perform well next weekend at TMS.
Thats awesome! Hope it improves your times more man! Lighter and more powaaa
Reply
Old May 22, 2011 | 09:46 PM
  #19608  
JLS2GOZ's Avatar
JLS2GOZ
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 857
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

Pat.... new ACP .45..... DROOL...... :S. I wanna see soon !
Reply
Old May 22, 2011 | 09:55 PM
  #19609  
JLS2GOZ's Avatar
JLS2GOZ
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 857
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

What the he11 is.up with the server ? Couldn't get on all day yesterday, now I can't pull up events/meets , what's the down low for this weekend ? Somethin bout TMS ? Can someone give me details pleazzz so I can see if I can come out. Thanks.
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 05:12 AM
  #19610  
fithamoto's Avatar
fithamoto
Sleeps in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,745
Likes: 0
From: Flower Mound , TX
Default

Originally Posted by almost3flips
Thats awesome! Hope it improves your times more man! Lighter and more powaaa
We will see dude...hey wanna skate Lewisville soon ? I need to get my skate legs back....I'm gonna head out to Cali in July and wil be skating some parks out there.

Originally Posted by JLS2GOZ
Pat.... new ACP .45..... DROOL...... :S. I wanna see soon !
Very sweet gun for the price ! Just get a few things done to it...like port & polish the throat, 2lb tigger pull, night sights, and put a laser guide on it !

Originally Posted by JLS2GOZ
What the he11 is.up with the server ? Couldn't get on all day yesterday, now I can't pull up events/meets , what's the down low for this weekend ? Somethin bout TMS ? Can someone give me details pleazzz so I can see if I can come out. Thanks.
Yeah....I sent Chris a PM about their server running slow...all last week I had issues getting pages to load !

TMS autoX this Saturday ! Woot !
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 06:30 AM
  #19611  
steidz's Avatar
steidz
Registered User
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 758
Likes: 2
From: Hickory Creek, Tx
Default

Originally Posted by JLS2GOZ
What the he11 is.up with the server ? Couldn't get on all day yesterday, now I can't pull up events/meets , what's the down low for this weekend ? Somethin bout TMS ? Can someone give me details pleazzz so I can see if I can come out. Thanks.
Autocross is with NTAXS. Saturday TMS. as of mon 23, 64 entered out of a cap 65. one spot left, hurry and enter.

This link is for the registration.

http://www.dlbracing.com/default.aspx?view=2
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 09:21 AM
  #19612  
ImportedPerformance's Avatar
ImportedPerformance
Vendor - Former Vendor
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 9,622
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
Default

We are now an AAM dealer, woot woot!
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 09:32 AM
  #19613  
AcidJake75's Avatar
AcidJake75
Living in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (64)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,887
Likes: 0
From: DFW, TX
Default

Running boards will be here this week for the titan. Weather tech floor mats on the way as well. Will be going over all the fluids this week so I can start a maintenance schedule.. This is already getting to be fun!
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 09:36 AM
  #19614  
faiz23's Avatar
faiz23
FEZZZZZZ
Premier Member
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 807
Likes: 4
From: Dallas, TX
Default

Originally Posted by AcidJake75
Running boards will be here this week for the titan. Weather tech floor mats on the way as well. Will be going over all the fluids this week so I can start a maintenance schedule.. This is already getting to be fun!
I am jealous and soon will hit you up for Springs, Belts, fluids and plugs on the G35 6mt sedan. Enjoy the titan and I am glad that it is in good hands. Hope you can find a trailer soon so you can turn your 350z into a trailer queen
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 09:40 AM
  #19615  
fithamoto's Avatar
fithamoto
Sleeps in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,745
Likes: 0
From: Flower Mound , TX
Default

Originally Posted by AcidJake75
Running boards will be here this week for the titan. Weather tech floor mats on the way as well. Will be going over all the fluids this week so I can start a maintenance schedule.. This is already getting to be fun!
Let me know if your gonna get rid of your small trailor and hidden tow hitch....I might wanna grab yours when you ditch it.

Extra cash to help you get your trailor for the Titan !
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 11:44 AM
  #19616  
AcidJake75's Avatar
AcidJake75
Living in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (64)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 4,887
Likes: 0
From: DFW, TX
Default

Originally Posted by faiz23
I am jealous and soon will hit you up for Springs, Belts, fluids and plugs on the G35 6mt sedan. Enjoy the titan and I am glad that it is in good hands. Hope you can find a trailer soon so you can turn your 350z into a trailer queen
Thanks holmes - whenever your ready sir...

Originally Posted by fithamoto
Let me know if your gonna get rid of your small trailor and hidden tow hitch....I might wanna grab yours when you ditch it.

Extra cash to help you get your trailor for the Titan !
will do Chris -
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 06:33 PM
  #19617  
fithamoto's Avatar
fithamoto
Sleeps in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,745
Likes: 0
From: Flower Mound , TX
Default

I got me some new Rims.....now what to wrap them with ?

I was thinking of something between the Hankook V-12 Evo's with a 280 UTQG rating and the 140 UTQG rating of the R-S3's.....So I have found Some Yokohama Advan Sports with a UTQG of 180. So the question is ???

Do I go ahead and get the Yoko's with a lower UTQG rating ?....or do I just wrap them up in Hankooks V-12's.

I was thinking that I could actually use both sets for AutoX if I got the Yoko's....because my thinking was like if you have 2 sets of shoes...they won't stink up & wear out as fast as only one.....meaning that if you can alternate from one set to another, they will last longer than a single set.

Others were considered...but because of price or size restrictions they were not compatible with my purameters.
Attached Thumbnails DFW's Lounge-rpf1_cf.jpg  
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 06:42 PM
  #19618  
3hree5ive0ero's Avatar
3hree5ive0ero
Retired Admin
iTrader: (95)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,337,017,813
Likes: 78
From: Dallas / Chicago
Default

Chris, the tire treadwear rating becomes irrelevant when you're comparing different tire brands. They can still be compared for comparison's sake, but one company's rating of 180 isn't the same as another's 180.

Also, if the RPF-1s are going to be autoX only, R-S3s all the way. If these will be used for daily driving with some autoX use, then I'd go with other tires like the PS2s.

Lastly, you're right in that having 2 autoX sets of tires will last twice as long before replacing either one if you alternate each event, but it will cost the same when it comes time to replace them since you'll be replacing 2 sets. Personally, I'd mount your R-S3's on the RPF1s and make them your dedicated autoX set and use the MB wheels as your daily with decent summer tires.
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 06:48 PM
  #19619  
fithamoto's Avatar
fithamoto
Sleeps in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,745
Likes: 0
From: Flower Mound , TX
Default

Oh really....the UTQG rating is variable ?

So basically no standards of UTQG between the Tire manufacturer's ?

kinda like getting your car Dyno'd ...no regulations to set a standard !

So why have them ? I was basically shopping from that & price so to compare wear & tread pattern.

So back to square 1 for me !

What about the Bridgestone RE-11's ?
Reply
Old May 23, 2011 | 07:02 PM
  #19620  
AllstarE4's Avatar
AllstarE4
Sleeps in 350Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,244
Likes: 4
From: Fort Worth, TX
Default

The treadwear rating is going to hold the most weight when it comes to classes in auto-X. Anything below 140 puts you in the R-compound class. Where do you want to be?

I would try the Dunlop Star Specs for a second set, but that's just because I'm so curious to compare the star specs to the RS-3s. Why do you need two sets anyway? You don't really drive it on the street do you?
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:21 PM.