rnye Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 so this past weekend I went with the Tampa NASIOC group to the Dragon this weekend. For those that don't know the Dragon is one of the best roads in America. 318 turns in 11 miles - NC/Tenn border. Absolutely NUTS and a ton of fun! Car ran like a champ (L28ET@15psi) - Nitto NT01s were amazing in the wet and ridiculous in the dry! Didn't have my rollcage in time but its going back to the shop this week for that and more. Please excuse the sloppy exterior and Krylon hood art - eventually it'll be prettied up. Function>form. Anyway, thoroughly recommended trip to anyone that's into driving. Was awesome making memories with the Z and makes me feel much better dumping seemingly endless amounts of time and money into it. It all comes together on a great day with great roads! I'm still looking through pictures to see which ones I want to order. I am going to have one blown up and framed with my ticket on RT129 (54/30) Fontana Dam Village Resort (great stay!) And now driving the Dragon! (Yes I had to buy motorcycle gloves - need to order some cool oldschool leather driving gloves to fit the look!) LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 What wheel and tire sizes were you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnye Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 15x7 0 offset Konig Rewinds on Nitto NT01s, 225/45/15s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Nice! I hope you had a blast! Its a shame the dragon is roughly an hour away from me and I rarely go. The key to driving the dragon is going on week days; Very litle traffic and minimal amounts of law enforcement make for a good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Did u the cop give u a ticket? Or was he like "U know Why I was pulling u over? Your driving a Z I use to have one of these way back when" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Glad to see you're out enjoying the car and that she's still running strong. I always wanted to take the Z up there when I was in FL but never got the chance. Looking forward to seeing more pics of the car as your build progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnye Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Glad to see you're out enjoying the car and that she's still running strong. I always wanted to take the Z up there when I was in FL but never got the chance. Looking forward to seeing more pics of the car as your build progresses. Dale - The car has been awesome! I sold my S2000 in December and have been putting a lot of time and money into the Z (long overdue). We are doing an 8pt cage this week - then addressing some minor heat related issues - but overall mechanically its been great! Next step is suspension/fuel cell/brakes. Not sure if I'm going to go 5 lug or not..? Last is paint and body. I am taking pictures of everything so I'll make a build thread. I want to have it finished by the end of the summer! If you're ever in Tampa you're more than welcome to take it out anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Looking good. Is your car lowered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldlion Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 He has to be running coilovers. He has great stance that I have yet to see with lowering springs. Wouldn't be the first time I have been proven wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnye Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Nope just springs and struts. Will be switching to coilovers soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z_Dust Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 The student has become the master. LOL Good job Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldlion Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) I have to say, you have the best stance I have yet to see without coilovers. If you don't mind what spring/strut combo, I think I just found my setup. Edited May 7, 2012 by emeraldlion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Super! The only thing that would have made it better would to have had a friend with you. Who took your pictures? How do you have time to hit the gym when you are doing all that car work-must be nice to be young. Love the switch panel - what do each of those switches do? I think your paint looks great. The best way to stop enjoying your z-car is to make it shiny-you'll worry about it all the time instead of driving it. I have decided, for myself, not to spend the time on 5-lug - You already have amazing wheels. I recommend that you spend your time and money on other things, like your coilovers, camber plates and cage, then growing as a driver. Another car without flares-a kindred spirit-love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Z Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) The Dragon is a worthwhile road trip! I grew up not too far from there before it became 'known'. Have gone several times for NSX meets and drives but haven't got the Z up there yet. It has become pretty swamped with tourists and is swarming with police now. I hope you (and anyone else going to go) took some time to the Cherohala Skyway which is just as fun and less crowded. Its only a few miles from the Dragon. http://www.cherohala.org/ Edited May 8, 2012 by Aero Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el'grande Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I second that. The cherohala skyway is a blast with little to no cops or traffic, or old guys on goldwings. sweet 240 man, I also am curious to the spring strut setup your running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sito Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) I wish we had a road like the Dragon in the Northeast there are no good driving roads around here Your car also looks great! not sure if this was you but did your car used to be black? I've seen another Z with the same exact rising sun logo on the hood. Also what spring/shocks setup are you running? I have the same wheels Konig rewind 15x7 on 225x50x15 Kumho ecstas (meh tires I know) but my car seems much lower than yours? I've got Tokico shocks and springs. Edited May 10, 2012 by sito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 The Dragon is a worthwhile road trip! I grew up not too far from there before it became 'known'. Have gone several times for NSX meets and drives but haven't got the Z up there yet. It has become pretty swamped with tourists and is swarming with police now. I hope you (and anyone else going to go) took some time to the Cherohala Skyway which is just as fun and less crowded. Its only a few miles from the Dragon. http://www.cherohala.org/ Is that one of the roads that Top Gear featured while looking for the "Ultimate Road for Driving Experience," but had a 40 MPH speed limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skully Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 You guys need to come up to ZDAYZ! This year we have over 700 registered and 600+ cars running around the dragon and surrounding area. Always a good time- make your reservations now for the 10th anniversary next May! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 yo.. What's the name of those gloves? I really, really want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Gloves=Alpinestar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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