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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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BTW - after spending time with Mikey's 5-spd, I miss my 6-spd. My 6-spd is a bit under 3k @ 70mph whereas his car is a bit over 3k @ 70mph. It seems like just enough to make me want to shift when cruising on the freeway. I figured I'd post that info since I've always wondered.

One thing to note regarding the comparison is that his wheel/tire combo might have put his speedometer off. I don't have my 9500i right now, so no gps-tracked speed sitting on the dash.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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I have felt the same "i would shift if i could moment" at 70 lol .... going to drop off my evo at the shop to be tinted in a few, ordered a rexpeed vortex gen but it wont be here in time for the meet


at least it will be tinted!
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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^tint ftw!
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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tint is for loosers
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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^I've heard you're about as lose as they come!
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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as long as she's between 21 and 22 1/2 i'm ready.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan.Kauz
tint is for loosers
I don't know how I'd feel about being a looser. Is that some new term the kids are using?
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by yahu
BTW - after spending time with Mikey's 5-spd, I miss my 6-spd. My 6-spd is a bit under 3k @ 70mph whereas his car is a bit over 3k @ 70mph. It seems like just enough to make me want to shift when cruising on the freeway. I figured I'd post that info since I've always wondered.

One thing to note regarding the comparison is that his wheel/tire combo might have put his speedometer off. I don't have my 9500i right now, so no gps-tracked speed sitting on the dash.
His tire height could have changed his effective final gear ratio, because both mine cruise within 50-100 rpm of eachother.

Good news though, Shep is releasing an upgraded gearset for the 6. It has stronger 3rd and 4th, and. 4.11 final drive instead of the 4.53 or whatever OE is. Finally there will be a reason to have a 6th gear lol.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by F0RSAKEN
Good news though, Shep is releasing an upgraded gearset for the 6. It has stronger 3rd and 4th, and. 4.11 final drive instead of the 4.53 or whatever OE is. Finally there will be a reason to have a 6th gear lol.
Aside from trying to overcompensate for a small *****, of course.

Now your cool!
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Some pics from a detail I did yesterday. Lot of history behind this car, it puts out 760HP to the rear wheels on a mild tune. It's a stroked twin turbo'd 350Z. Check out the full detail here







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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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GawdDAMN that looks nice!
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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MIGS647 .... I saw your X sitting there, and I kept waiting for you to stand by it so i could introduce myself lol. Wanted to say thanks for your help!
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BrendanS
Some pics from a detail I did yesterday. Lot of history behind this car, it puts out 760HP to the rear wheels on a mild tune. It's a stroked twin turbo'd 350Z. Check out the full detail here

But the show car was in such good shape that no paint correction took place... while we can all be jelous of a car in that condition, to me a detail isnt a detail unless some sort of correction takes place (even if it was only a Manerza final finish).

But the results of powerfinish look very good, how do you compare the powerfinish against other waxes/sealants? Its always great to hear first-hand what you liked and didnt like.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan.Kauz
But the show car was in such good shape that no paint correction took place... while we can all be jelous of a car in that condition, to me a detail isnt a detail unless some sort of correction takes place (even if it was only a Manerza final finish).

But the results of powerfinish look very good, how do you compare the powerfinish against other waxes/sealants? Its always great to hear first-hand what you liked and didnt like.
Say what you want but I don't see how a detail isn't a detail without paint correction. The owner opted for now paint correction so I can't force it on them. I didn't use any polishes so I don't know where you see powerfinish. Powerfinish is great though, it cuts pretty well and finishes down well. You probably mean Powerlock...which is a very slick sealant. Great looks and durability and one of the slickest sealants I've used.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BrendanS
Say what you want but I don't see how a detail isn't a detail without paint correction. The owner opted for now paint correction so I can't force it on them. I didn't use any polishes so I don't know where you see powerfinish. Powerfinish is great though, it cuts pretty well and finishes down well. You probably mean Powerlock...which is a very slick sealant. Great looks and durability and one of the slickest sealants I've used.
Lets not get the grammar ****'s on your post either!!!! Yea, meant powerlock.
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