' WHEELS & TIRES '!!!
11-19-2002, 12:33 PM
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ya i really like those wheels too. i was lookin at them to put on a brickyard though
i was origionally going to go w/ the blue color just so a bronze wheel would look really good... then i realizedi really didnt want the blue
i was origionally going to go w/ the blue color just so a bronze wheel would look really good... then i realizedi really didnt want the blue
11-19-2002, 12:43 PM
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Re: lighten up you were joking around and so was I
Well said, Jeff.
Actually, although I did, indeed, select and mount the Epic Miami wheels, I too was just spoofin with you in mock contention, however... I'll be the first to admit that sometimes my tongue is sharper than my wit.
Maybe that's why the moderators offer so many smilies.
Know anyone that wants to purchase a set of four 17" Touring Wheels?
Keep on Z'in!
Actually, although I did, indeed, select and mount the Epic Miami wheels, I too was just spoofin with you in mock contention, however... I'll be the first to admit that sometimes my tongue is sharper than my wit.
Maybe that's why the moderators offer so many smilies.
Know anyone that wants to purchase a set of four 17" Touring Wheels?
Keep on Z'in!
Originally posted by Jeff Wisener
Bjmnzzzz:
I was joking wioth you. You were joking around when you posted on this thread, then it appears you got upset with me as I joked with you. Don't get upset, most people buy wheels for appearance and that is relative to your personal taste. That is why they make all type of wheels, to suit everyone taste. If performance was the only issue, everyone would pick te-37's or something like that. Besides, I do not want everyone wheels to look like mine.
Bjmnzzzz:
I was joking wioth you. You were joking around when you posted on this thread, then it appears you got upset with me as I joked with you. Don't get upset, most people buy wheels for appearance and that is relative to your personal taste. That is why they make all type of wheels, to suit everyone taste. If performance was the only issue, everyone would pick te-37's or something like that. Besides, I do not want everyone wheels to look like mine.
11-19-2002, 01:34 PM
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^Tyr,
Though not required or expected, your apology and humility show a good deal of sensitivity and class. Good show.
Regarding my choices... This is my fifth Z, the prior 4 all having manual trannys. I chose the automatic because I have gotten use to the convenience in my last 3 cars (Ford Explorer, SLK320, 300M).
At age 57 (I now have "half-timers disease"), I choose to wimp out when it comes to clutching in the Seattle gridlock. Only recently did the city fathers quit calling this twice daily commuting phenomenum, "Traffic".
With regard to performance... I rarely "race" my ride anymore. Been there, done that! I'll leave the legend building to you lucky dogs still able to meticulously slip the gate between each gear ratio. My hat's off to you.
Simply stated, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once, as I ever was!"
Most of my need for performance now comes during those rare moments on sparsely laden freeways, when I can blow past the idiot hogging the passing lane while at 5mph below the posted limit. 60 to 120 is where it is at for me (thank you Valentine, thankyouverymuch!). At these speeds, you'll likely celebrate the fact that I have both of these knarly hands on the wheel and not fumbling for the next great upshift.
Having said that, in a recent trip across the Mojave, I smoked a Beemer, a Z28, and even a KIA at 142mph, when it appeared
that they could not seem to get out of their own way. But then, I had a running start! Such a cheat.
In summary, I love my CS Touring. I celebrate the 5AT every day of the week. Occasionally, after checking 8 points of the compass rose, I embrace the wheel lightly with both hands, brace my left leg against the door, click on the Valentine, slam the hammer down, and just let the redline torque dance up the gearing ladder. Seems faaast to me, but then I can't seem to find a 6MT in all this gridlock, when I want one.
Thanks for your parry, ^Tyr. Enjoy your Z. I'll live vicariously through you and the other 6MT's. Smite a few wanna be sportcars for me!
PS - If good fortune shines it's face upon you, as I truly hope it does, there will come a day when $30-40K is not "such amounts of money". I rail at this amount of money only when I fork over to Uncle Sam, this amount and more each year to fund the entitlement programs thrust upon us by the bleeding heart liberals amongst us. But that is another challenging debate best saved for another day.
Though not required or expected, your apology and humility show a good deal of sensitivity and class. Good show.
Regarding my choices... This is my fifth Z, the prior 4 all having manual trannys. I chose the automatic because I have gotten use to the convenience in my last 3 cars (Ford Explorer, SLK320, 300M).
At age 57 (I now have "half-timers disease"), I choose to wimp out when it comes to clutching in the Seattle gridlock. Only recently did the city fathers quit calling this twice daily commuting phenomenum, "Traffic".
With regard to performance... I rarely "race" my ride anymore. Been there, done that! I'll leave the legend building to you lucky dogs still able to meticulously slip the gate between each gear ratio. My hat's off to you.
Simply stated, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once, as I ever was!"
Most of my need for performance now comes during those rare moments on sparsely laden freeways, when I can blow past the idiot hogging the passing lane while at 5mph below the posted limit. 60 to 120 is where it is at for me (thank you Valentine, thankyouverymuch!). At these speeds, you'll likely celebrate the fact that I have both of these knarly hands on the wheel and not fumbling for the next great upshift.
Having said that, in a recent trip across the Mojave, I smoked a Beemer, a Z28, and even a KIA
at 142mph, when it appeared that they could not seem to get out of their own way. But then, I had a running start! Such a cheat.
In summary, I love my CS Touring. I celebrate the 5AT every day of the week. Occasionally, after checking 8 points of the compass rose, I embrace the wheel lightly with both hands, brace my left leg against the door, click on the Valentine, slam the hammer down, and just let the redline torque dance up the gearing ladder. Seems faaast to me, but then I can't seem to find a 6MT in all this gridlock, when I want one.
Thanks for your parry, ^Tyr. Enjoy your Z. I'll live vicariously through you and the other 6MT's. Smite a few wanna be sportcars for me!
PS - If good fortune shines it's face upon you, as I truly hope it does, there will come a day when $30-40K is not "such amounts of money". I rail at this amount of money only when I fork over to Uncle Sam, this amount and more each year to fund the entitlement programs thrust upon us by the bleeding heart liberals amongst us. But that is another challenging debate best saved for another day.
Originally posted by ^Tyr
I should appologize. My comments were unneeded and unneccessary. i retract my comments and would delete them if possible but im past my damn 90 min. i guess i should leave them there as a mar on my name however because in other threads i've gone agaisnt those who flame and write wastes of space based upon opionion.
I'm a performance junkie your not. i guess i should learn that i cant epxect ppl to have the same taste and dont know why i haddent figured that out after the recent mass amounts of flamage on this forum
for this i appologize
i have a question though.. auto or 6spd?
and no this isnt ment as a slander of any sort. but do you mind if i ask (and this goes to everyone) why you would spend money on a product that will knowingly reduce performance after spending such amounts to purchase a performance car in the first place? or did you purchase the car because you like the styling and are wanting to increase the looks (hey man its your car no knock at all i'm just wondering)
sorry for my immaturity and closemindedness.
I should appologize. My comments were unneeded and unneccessary. i retract my comments and would delete them if possible but im past my damn 90 min. i guess i should leave them there as a mar on my name however because in other threads i've gone agaisnt those who flame and write wastes of space based upon opionion.
I'm a performance junkie your not. i guess i should learn that i cant epxect ppl to have the same taste and dont know why i haddent figured that out after the recent mass amounts of flamage on this forum
for this i appologize
i have a question though.. auto or 6spd?
and no this isnt ment as a slander of any sort. but do you mind if i ask (and this goes to everyone) why you would spend money on a product that will knowingly reduce performance after spending such amounts to purchase a performance car in the first place? or did you purchase the car because you like the styling and are wanting to increase the looks (hey man its your car no knock at all i'm just wondering)
sorry for my immaturity and closemindedness.
11-19-2002, 02:15 PM
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*NOTE*
Guys. Please refrain from "negative" attacks and/or comments about wheel choices here! As you can see, this thread which I started quite a ways back has been VERY POSITIVE considering the length and posting number! I'd (as well as fellow members) very much like to keep it that way. Sure, I've seen some wheels posted up here that I do not like or care for, but I will express my sentiments in a "tactful" manner. Please follow suit.
TX
Guys. Please refrain from "negative" attacks and/or comments about wheel choices here! As you can see, this thread which I started quite a ways back has been VERY POSITIVE considering the length and posting number! I'd (as well as fellow members) very much like to keep it that way. Sure, I've seen some wheels posted up here that I do not like or care for, but I will express my sentiments in a "tactful" manner. Please follow suit.
TX
11-22-2002, 08:57 AM
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I agree, the Giovanna GF 1's would look great. I have heard they are expensive and heavy. Anyone know more about them? I love the look!
11-23-2002, 08:48 PM
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Indubitebly so!
My brother spend the winter months in Apache Junction, where I recently spent a couple days. That mountain road on up to Clear Lake is great fun and offers incredible scenery.
My brother spend the winter months in Apache Junction, where I recently spent a couple days. That mountain road on up to Clear Lake is great fun and offers incredible scenery.
Originally posted by N74DV
hey bjmnzzzz,
was this pic shot at Superstition Mountain in AZ?? sure as hell looks like it.
hey bjmnzzzz,
was this pic shot at Superstition Mountain in AZ?? sure as hell looks like it.
11-23-2002, 09:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bjmnzzzz
^Tyr,
Though not required or expected, your apology and humility show a good deal of sensitivity and class. Good show.
Regarding my choices... This is my fifth Z, the prior 4 all having manual trannys. I chose the automatic because I have gotten use to the convenience in my last 3 cars (Ford Explorer, SLK320, 300M).
At age 57 (I now have "half-timers disease"), I choose to wimp out when it comes to clutching in the Seattle gridlock. Only recently did the city fathers quit calling this twice daily commuting phenomenum, "Traffic".
With regard to performance... I rarely "race" my ride anymore. Been there, done that! I'll leave the legend building to you lucky dogs still able to meticulously slip the gate between each gear ratio. My hat's off to you.
Simply stated, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once, as I ever was!"
Most of my need for performance now comes during those rare moments on sparsely laden freeways, when I can blow past the idiot hogging the passing lane while at 5mph below the posted limit. 60 to 120 is where it is at for me (thank you Valentine, thankyouverymuch!). At these speeds, you'll likely celebrate the fact that I have both of these knarly hands on the wheel and not fumbling for the next great upshift.
Having said that, in a recent trip across the Mojave, I smoked a Beemer, a Z28, and even a KIA at 142mph, when it appeared
that they could not seem to get out of their own way. But then, I had a running start! Such a cheat.
In summary, I love my CS Touring. I celebrate the 5AT every day of the week. Occasionally, after checking 8 points of the compass rose, I embrace the wheel lightly with both hands, brace my left leg against the door, click on the Valentine, slam the hammer down, and just let the redline torque dance up the gearing ladder. Seems faaast to me, but then I can't seem to find a 6MT in all this gridlock, when I want one.
Thanks for your parry, ^Tyr. Enjoy your Z. I'll live vicariously through you and the other 6MT's. Smite a few wanna be sportcars for me!
PS - If good fortune shines it's face upon you, as I truly hope it does, there will come a day when $30-40K is not "such amounts of money". I rail at this amount of money only when I fork over to Uncle Sam, this amount and more each year to fund the entitlement programs thrust upon us by the bleeding heart liberals amongst us. But that is another challenging debate best saved for another day.
^Tyr,
Though not required or expected, your apology and humility show a good deal of sensitivity and class. Good show.
Regarding my choices... This is my fifth Z, the prior 4 all having manual trannys. I chose the automatic because I have gotten use to the convenience in my last 3 cars (Ford Explorer, SLK320, 300M).
At age 57 (I now have "half-timers disease"), I choose to wimp out when it comes to clutching in the Seattle gridlock. Only recently did the city fathers quit calling this twice daily commuting phenomenum, "Traffic".
With regard to performance... I rarely "race" my ride anymore. Been there, done that! I'll leave the legend building to you lucky dogs still able to meticulously slip the gate between each gear ratio. My hat's off to you.
Simply stated, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once, as I ever was!"
Most of my need for performance now comes during those rare moments on sparsely laden freeways, when I can blow past the idiot hogging the passing lane while at 5mph below the posted limit. 60 to 120 is where it is at for me (thank you Valentine, thankyouverymuch!). At these speeds, you'll likely celebrate the fact that I have both of these knarly hands on the wheel and not fumbling for the next great upshift.
Having said that, in a recent trip across the Mojave, I smoked a Beemer, a Z28, and even a KIA
at 142mph, when it appeared that they could not seem to get out of their own way. But then, I had a running start! Such a cheat.
In summary, I love my CS Touring. I celebrate the 5AT every day of the week. Occasionally, after checking 8 points of the compass rose, I embrace the wheel lightly with both hands, brace my left leg against the door, click on the Valentine, slam the hammer down, and just let the redline torque dance up the gearing ladder. Seems faaast to me, but then I can't seem to find a 6MT in all this gridlock, when I want one.
Thanks for your parry, ^Tyr. Enjoy your Z. I'll live vicariously through you and the other 6MT's. Smite a few wanna be sportcars for me!
PS - If good fortune shines it's face upon you, as I truly hope it does, there will come a day when $30-40K is not "such amounts of money". I rail at this amount of money only when I fork over to Uncle Sam, this amount and more each year to fund the entitlement programs thrust upon us by the bleeding heart liberals amongst us. But that is another challenging debate best saved for another day.
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11-23-2002, 10:01 PM
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bravo! I concur... the 5AT is pretty damn peppy! I got my AT for the comfort value of it.... if I wanted pure sports car feerl all the time I'd havce gotten MT.
To each his own. personally I love my 5AT... especially in rush hour!
To each his own. personally I love my 5AT... especially in rush hour!
12-14-2002, 07:36 PM
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These are some of the BEST looking wheels I have ever seen! They would have surely graced my Z had I or my importer been able to track down any info on these ****'s! Unfortunately no luck other than they are German Wheels located in Germany!
12-21-2002, 09:06 AM
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Originally posted by dvlad
i wonder how 20's or "dubs" would look?
i wonder how 20's or "dubs" would look?
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12-21-2002, 09:17 AM
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Originally posted by daddy Z
A friend has a set of 21 inch dranells laying around that he said would fit
A friend has a set of 21 inch dranells laying around that he said would fit
12-21-2002, 09:27 AM
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Originally posted by Dlovtsur
How does one have a set of 21" rims just *laying around*?
How does one have a set of 21" rims just *laying around*?
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Originally posted by daddy Z
A friend has a set of 21 inch dranells laying around that he said would fit .... I tried buy they hit the shock. However it kind of gives you an idea
A friend has a set of 21 inch dranells laying around that he said would fit .... I tried buy they hit the shock. However it kind of gives you an idea
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Originally posted by DiscountTireDirect
The vehicle is RWD therefore a taller or shorter front tire will not effect the speedo, odo, or anything of the sort. However as a general rule of thumb you want to have no less than 1/2" difference in O.D. front to rear & no more than 3/4"...if you want to keep the car happy...ie trac control, abs, etc.
Mmmmm pretty...
The vehicle is RWD therefore a taller or shorter front tire will not effect the speedo, odo, or anything of the sort. However as a general rule of thumb you want to have no less than 1/2" difference in O.D. front to rear & no more than 3/4"...if you want to keep the car happy...ie trac control, abs, etc.
Mmmmm pretty...