zero2sixtyZ's 5.5 replacement...
01-02-2014, 04:34 PM
#84
Looks like this thread needs a bump for the memories 
So, I know I had a picture of our cars sitting next to each other at cars and copters...but I cant find it.
Soooo... Rochester you really drive your G in the winter?
So, I know I had a picture of our cars sitting next to each other at cars and copters...but I cant find it.
Soooo... Rochester you really drive your G in the winter?
01-02-2014, 05:17 PM
#85
Cars and Copters? What's that all about?
Last edited by Rochester; 01-02-2014 at 05:31 PM.
01-02-2014, 08:47 PM
#86
Yep. Snow tires, baby. But only when the wife's car isn't available, and I absolutely have to be somewhere. However, working at home means those times are few and far between. Man has it been snowing... So far our plow guy has been here three times in just the one day. After he's done, I have to get out the shovel just to get into the garage.
Cars and Copters? What's that all about?
Cars and Copters? What's that all about?
Cars and Copters is a car/helicopter show that's in MA. I was going to bump Zs thread with a pic but I couldn't find it...
01-03-2014, 05:54 AM
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01-05-2014, 06:17 PM
#96
hehe I see what you did there...I'm just kidding
I saw the mini-movie about the new M3 & M4 coming out and I thought to myself "Aren't they the same exact car?" lol
BMW no doubt makes good cars but I am somewhat iffy about their new direction with the example being that and the transition to electric steering. Still, at least with zero's 3 series you can just get a tune, crank up the boost, and whoosh whoosh
I saw the mini-movie about the new M3 & M4 coming out and I thought to myself "Aren't they the same exact car?" lol
BMW no doubt makes good cars but I am somewhat iffy about their new direction with the example being that and the transition to electric steering. Still, at least with zero's 3 series you can just get a tune, crank up the boost, and whoosh whoosh
01-06-2014, 12:24 PM
#98
Sometimes I really miss my Maxima, too. But only because of all the countless hours modifying year over year to exactly to how I wanted the car. Sold it to merovi here on the Org two years ago. Last month it got totaled. (No one got hurt except the car, BTW.)
RIP sweet 5.5 gen.
However, nostalgia doesn't make me too sad, because G.
RIP sweet 5.5 gen.
However, nostalgia doesn't make me too sad, because G.
01-06-2014, 05:03 PM
#99
Sometimes I really miss my Maxima, too. But only because of all the countless hours modifying year over year to exactly to how I wanted the car. Sold it to merovi here on the Org two years ago. Last month it got totaled. (No one got hurt except the car, BTW.)
RIP sweet 5.5 gen.
However, nostalgia doesn't make me too sad, because G.
RIP sweet 5.5 gen.
However, nostalgia doesn't make me too sad, because G.
And +1 on nostalgia not making me sad.
Oh, and to keep this on topic; Z, yer cAr iZ do0do0. #100
01-06-2014, 06:17 PM
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01-07-2014, 10:13 AM
#101
Sometimes I really miss my Maxima, too. But only because of all the countless hours modifying year over year to exactly to how I wanted the car. Sold it to merovi here on the Org two years ago. Last month it got totaled. (No one got hurt except the car, BTW.)
RIP sweet 5.5 gen.
However, nostalgia doesn't make me too sad, because G.
RIP sweet 5.5 gen.
However, nostalgia doesn't make me too sad, because G.
01-07-2014, 10:56 AM
#102
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I saw the mini-movie about the new M3 & M4 coming out and I thought to myself "Aren't they the same exact car?" lol
BMW no doubt makes good cars but I am somewhat iffy about their new direction with the example being that and the transition to electric steering. Still, at least with zero's 3 series you can just get a tune, crank up the boost, and whoosh whoosh
BMW no doubt makes good cars but I am somewhat iffy about their new direction with the example being that and the transition to electric steering. Still, at least with zero's 3 series you can just get a tune, crank up the boost, and whoosh whoosh
However, the M4... a little too aggressive in styling IMO, but the numbers seem to suggest less weight, more power, and being a BMW Twin Turbo... could have MASSIVE potential for modifications. From the basic news I've read, the new motor is closely related to the N54/N55 platform which could improve potential on both ends. ///M parts PLZ.
Electric steering is a funny concept to me. Die hard porsche guys are crying, BMW fanboys have no idea what's going on, yet the S2000 had electric steering and was probably some of the best response you could experience behind the wheel.
<3Sometimes I really miss my Maxima, too. But only because of all the countless hours modifying year over year to exactly to how I wanted the car. Sold it to merovi here on the Org two years ago. Last month it got totaled. (No one got hurt except the car, BTW.)
RIP sweet 5.5 gen.
However, nostalgia doesn't make me too sad, because G.
RIP sweet 5.5 gen.
However, nostalgia doesn't make me too sad, because G.
Sorry to hear about yours Rochester. Your 5.5 was a work of art. I can't even read the word "powdercoating" without thinking about the pornographic macro shots you posted about bolts and pipes... awkward.
Speaking of... I am looking to get some parts powdercoated over winter for spring. What was that finish you used? It was a hyper silver/black no?
Shut up.
01-07-2014, 11:04 AM
#103
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- OEM M3 High Kick Performance spoiler purchased, being painted body color and installed in Spring.
- VRSF will be getting a lot of my money. Local vendor, and quality stuff. I'm going with their Charge Pipe (comes polished, but this is where I need your powdercoating expertise Rochester) with Tial BOV, 7" FMIC, and 3" Downpipes.
- Brakes will be done soon, not sure if I'll spend for the Z4 rotors yet, but at least a better pad compound.
- Hoping to pickup a simple suspension setup soon. Swift Spec-R springs + Koni Yellow struts.
- If the budget doesn't go haywire, I'd like to get the Apex EC-7 (track worthy rep of the BBS GT4 RE) wheels as well.. .
01-07-2014, 11:04 AM
#104
I can't even read the word "powdercoating" without thinking about the pornographic macro shots you posted about bolts and pipes... awkward.
Speaking of... I am looking to get some parts powdercoated over winter for spring. What was that finish you used? It was a hyper silver/black no?
Speaking of... I am looking to get some parts powdercoated over winter for spring. What was that finish you used? It was a hyper silver/black no?
You're probably thinking about when I had the coolant pipes powdercoated in Black Chrome. At least, that's the color the PowerCoater called it.
Yeah man, nothing pornographic about this at all.
I also had the radiator brackets coated in the same color:
And the strut brackets on that Racingline FSTB:
And the NWP Torque Link. I was particularly fond of this one:
Last edited by Rochester; 01-07-2014 at 11:08 AM.
01-07-2014, 11:31 AM
#106
http://www.lelandpowdercoating.com/
An alternative is to take a tablet/laptop or photo print of these pics to your guy and say, "See this color? I want this color."
Last edited by Rochester; 01-07-2014 at 11:37 AM.
01-07-2014, 07:04 PM
#109
I'm with Z on this one, it looks better with a spoiler...
Mine is sitting in a junk yard in framingham I believe...lots of mods on it...plus 90% tread tires...who knows how the rust treated it over the last two years though.
Bummer to hear that your 5.5 got totaled. I recently found out that after I bought/rebuilt/totaled my 5.5, someone in Springfield, MA bought/rebuilt it again. Total zombie situation, haha.
And +1 on nostalgia not making me sad.
Oh, and to keep this on topic; Z, yer cAr iZ do0do0. #100
And +1 on nostalgia not making me sad.
Oh, and to keep this on topic; Z, yer cAr iZ do0do0. #100
02-05-2014, 02:41 PM
#112
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Guy always runs his mouth...
Yes, so the 335 went in for some service. She developed a wastegate rattle, a common, and known issue. SO well known, that there was a class action lawsuit, BMW extended the warranty, blah blah. ANYWAYS, that meant bringing in the car...
Samuel1021 set me up with a pretty 2013 328xi loaner, that I drove like I stole... and it still managed to get great mpg.
Back to my car... So, in order to repair this issue, they need to replace the turbos with new units that have the updated wastegates. How this is done, is by using a rig to drop the entire front subframe, suspension, transmission and all.
While in the hands of a really good tech there, I had them do the carbon cleaning (where they spray and vacuum walnut media over the valves to clean the buildup), new vacuum lines, new spark plugs. Because of the engine pull, coolant and P/S fluid was flushed as well, and the front end aligned to spec.
I can confirm the car came back clean, strong, and pulls harder than ever.
Yes, so the 335 went in for some service. She developed a wastegate rattle, a common, and known issue. SO well known, that there was a class action lawsuit, BMW extended the warranty, blah blah. ANYWAYS, that meant bringing in the car...
Samuel1021 set me up with a pretty 2013 328xi loaner, that I drove like I stole... and it still managed to get great mpg.
Back to my car... So, in order to repair this issue, they need to replace the turbos with new units that have the updated wastegates. How this is done, is by using a rig to drop the entire front subframe, suspension, transmission and all.
While in the hands of a really good tech there, I had them do the carbon cleaning (where they spray and vacuum walnut media over the valves to clean the buildup), new vacuum lines, new spark plugs. Because of the engine pull, coolant and P/S fluid was flushed as well, and the front end aligned to spec.
I can confirm the car came back clean, strong, and pulls harder than ever.
02-05-2014, 02:56 PM
#113
Holy crap, that's complex! What an amazing piece of engineering you have there, Zero.
In other news, I just dropped $3350 on a set of Vossen CVT's and Michelin PSS. Like two minutes ago.
In other news, I just dropped $3350 on a set of Vossen CVT's and Michelin PSS. Like two minutes ago.
02-06-2014, 07:37 AM
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Your pictures suck therefore I reported you to the manager.
02-09-2014, 05:17 PM
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Next up:
- Cyba intake scoops (mate to stock snorkel to feed air thru grilles)
- Osram Xenarc 66144 CBI D1S bulbs. I've read into these things, and they come stock on the new F10 5 series and S63 AMGs. OEM grade 5000K bulbs, with lumen output of a 4300K bulb. Geeking out about these things.
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02-10-2014, 05:00 AM
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