Sr-FairladyZ Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hey Clyde, just letting you know i received your invite. For now i'm going to play it by ear. The car has been on its best behavior lately but she does still have 250lb/375lb springs. Shes loud, stinky, obnoxious, and not a nice car to be in for long periods of time. But I will see what sept brings and stay posted. Thanks for the call, and the email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 No excuses man, I am running 448lb springs and an open header and I will probably show up, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 So who else besides me and Clive from this group are planning to drive down to the convention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr-FairladyZ Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 No excuses man, I am running 448lb springs and an open header and I will probably show up, haha. I feel no need to make excuses. My personal preference is to enjoy driving my car locally. Maybe your stink and noise tolerance is higher then mine or maybe you enjoy being launched an inch out of your seat when hitting short elevations at highway speeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sr-FairladyZ aka J....thanks for posting in the thread. I really do hope you make it out and I know what you mean about not liking to be in a car for long trips. I would love to see the sr20 swap in person. Will I hope you are able to make it out again... I didn't know you liked old maximas...I have a 84 silver that I plan to use for my winter beater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sr-FairladyZ, I also have to see that SR powered Z in person! What is the longest distance you'd take it? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr-FairladyZ Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sr-FairladyZ, I also have to see that SR powered Z in person! What is the longest distance you'd take it? Joe Ha, its not much to see, literally. There is about 2ft of open space in front of the engine. It basically sits with the cam gears a couple inches behind the centerline of the strut towers. With the placement and the total engine/trans weight of 750lbs (all aluminum) it really feels like a different car. There is very little consequence when snapping the wheel around and also little oversteer when your wheels are spinning. It just feels very balanced in other words. The furthest I've taken the car is about 40 miles I think, and only on roads I know. I plan to take her to Englishtown Raceway park in the not so distant future to get some #'s (1/4mi and weight) under my belt. We should all meet up there one day. Hang and legally drag, sounds like a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I feel no need to make excuses. My personal preference is to enjoy driving my car locally. Maybe your stink and noise tolerance is higher then mine or maybe you enjoy being launched an inch out of your seat when hitting short elevations at highway speeds? I was just playin around man. I completely understand not wanting to make trips in a stinky, stiff car. I just wanna see you and your car at the meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007max Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I don't want to hear any excuses about unreliable or uncomfortable cars. I just drove my ZX from New York to Arizona and it was the biggest POS at the last meet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I'd do E-town. Anyone else up for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr-FairladyZ Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I was just playin around man. I completely understand not wanting to make trips in a stinky, stiff car. I just wanna see you and your car at the meet. Sorry dude, I just took it the wrong way, and having coilovers just pisses me off sometimes, but I had no choice with my new weight configuration. Your right over the bridge from me, we should meet up for sure one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun350Z Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I just took off work the entire week before the meet to do a last chance push to drive mine there. I can't do any location where we aren't within 50 ft of the cars at all times. I have no top, and no plans for any type of anti theft by the time of the meet. I'd love to make a few runs with the car at E-town though. How would the setup work for a group of us going there? How are the pits setup there? Could we all still park in a group between runs? TeamNissan, How's your car coming? I saw the project thread, paint looks good. Think you're gonna make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr-FairladyZ Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 How would the setup work for a group of us going there? How are the pits setup there? Could we all still park in a group between runs? Welp, It would have to be a Weds or Fri evening Test and Tune night. gates open at 5pm and they usually let you toast around until 10:30pm. If your racing you usually run the 1/4 then circle back online and hang out with your car. It's a pretty fast paced automated thing. If you only want to run the car once or twice you can do that and then just park in the same area and still talk to the guys online racing. I havent been there on a test & tune in a couple years, not sure how packed it gets anymore. Anyone know? More details here http://racewaypark.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun350Z Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Whew just ordered a fuel cell and 8an fittings and lines. And an ez wiring harness Hopefully I'll save myself some time by not messing with the stock tank. Anyone need a stock tank, and a full course of tank treatment and sealer from por-15?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 I drove the Z to my house today!!!!! 25 mile trip!!! So it will be at the next meet....still working out wiring issues but it is getting there. 3 weeks til the meet guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun350Z Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I drove the Z to my house today!!!!! 25 mile trip!!! So it will be at the next meet....still working out wiring issues but it is getting there. 3 weeks til the meet guys... Awesome! Congrats on that. Even though there a few bugs, that must feel great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Yeah it was.... best drive home....reminds me when I got the BMW 3 yrs ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 3 Weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Emails coming tonight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeatrpi Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Clive, I might not be able to attend... still working out the details though... just so you know I haven't dropped off the face of the Earth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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