ZR8ED Posted April 13, 2003 Share Posted April 13, 2003 Hey guys. I'm soooo pumped. I finally got the Z out of the garage and tested the new wheels, and started the initial break in of the new engine. I went for a 450KM run today, all across the top end of Toronto, and past Kitchener, then back again to the east side of Toronto. I still have a 4K rpm limit set upon me, so it was just a nice cruise, with lots of throttle position changes, rpms, shifting etc as I get the parts seated etc... It was a fabulous afternoon, the sun shining..people gawking.. catching up and slowing down for a look. I don't think I could have sped too much anyways... everytime I caught up to someone and cruised, I'd see them look at me in their mirror, then back off enough so I would pass... geez.. 8) (no I was not even close to tailgating) I squeezed the throttle a few times and took it up to 3.5K in 5th gear! wow! hehehe. The car performed very well, reasonably quiet (the solid diff mount has got to go) A few people came up and chatted at a rest stop where I pulled in to have something to eat and stretch my legs. One guy in particular was very interested since he thought my car was a Porsche!! He owns a 996 (twin turbo??) and was really impressed with my little Z even once he found out it was not a Porsche. I get that a lot.. what do you think? I also posted some new pics in my album. Man its good to be ALIVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Day`s like this are what makes it ALL worth while ! That meat back there looks great. Good for you ! Have you gotten your visa bill yet ? Sorry, I had to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest silverbullet Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Good work, very nice Z, how about some more pics outside when there is a lot of light? front, 3/4 front and under the hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted April 18, 2003 Author Share Posted April 18, 2003 I've since put on another 200km's I took the car up to the north end of Toronto for a quicky little photo session with the guys who sold me the wheels and who helped me out imensely. figuring out the measurements..I didn't have the luxury of the car to be able to get measurements. I went off of stock measurements, and some measurements I had taken before I put the car away, when I was playing with spacers. They just about freaked out when the saw the wheels on the car..even more freaked when looking at how close it all fits. They took about a dozen photos of the car and will use it to display their abilities to supply custom wheels for custom applications. Ohhhh yeaaaaa 8) All the staff came out, plus every customer that was there! hehe.. and when I popped the hood?... hehehehe I don't even need to repeat what they said... think along the lines.."holy ****" Made my day! Its gonna be a great summer man! Its all paying off now... Oh and the credit card?.. paid it man..I saved all winter for those bad boys.... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 You gonna stop in on the way to the MSA WCNs? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted April 19, 2003 Author Share Posted April 19, 2003 oh yea. I'll drop in. I'll give you a call after I get in. 9pm? too late? if not, I'll give you a buzz on Fri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 9pm? too late? if not' date=' I'll give you a buzz on Fri.[/quote'] Na, not too late. Actually better that way 'cause the "rat" will be in bed by then. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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