Subject	It's just another hobby.
Posted by	Evan(CA) on December 23, 2007 at 3:22 PM
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In Reply To	so you made your breakthrough achievement posted by ZEngineer on December 23, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Message	It's what he likes to do and spend his money on. He isn't the only one. He may think it's stupid to go burn up 900 dollars worth of tires in a day at the track. By the way I don't like drag racing either.
Follow Ups	Rant: broke my transmission again, drag racing - Machtavian 14:07:01 12/23/07 Or stop beating the crap out of it in a useless "race" (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 14:11:20 12/23/07 Useless to some, but not to others. - Machtavian 14:21:11 12/23/07 so you made your breakthrough achievement - ZEngineer 15:13:21 12/23/07 It's just another hobby. - Evan(CA) 15:22:23 12/23/07 Are you actually being serious? - collegeboy 15:28:16 12/23/07 ..I Liked this line ... lol - The Devils Z 15:31:49 12/23/07 Yup. Me = Guilty of that one haha. (n/m) - collegeboy 15:36:38 12/23/07 LOL. Gotta laugh at that one. (n/m) - Arnel(z32racing.com) 19:34:46 12/23/07 buy a brand new jspec tranny, take it apart, treat it, put - SpecNATT (Houston) 22:29:57 12/23/07 agreed (n/m) - ali300zx 15:45:09 12/23/07 amen to that brother spend your money in what ever you want - jmurcybizd 16:09:40 12/23/07 this, from the same witty character who brought us - ZEngineer 16:15:21 12/23/07 Re: this, from the same witty character who brought us - jmurcybizd 16:39:31 12/23/07 I agree. (n/m) - Zleepertt(MD) 16:57:46 12/23/07 pretty much. well said. - spotz 17:17:53 12/23/07 you are my new hero, this is the best response post - ae300z 19:41:38 12/23/07 yep. that about sums it up. well said! (n/m) - z324u 01:49:20 12/24/07 Hey, it's a hobby and it's fun. - RSR 15:44:43 12/23/07 can you explain the thrill of achieving the bragging rights - ZEngineer 15:47:47 12/23/07 No I can't explain because it is not worth - RSR 15:59:26 12/23/07 I like the way you put things :) (n/m) - ZEngineer 16:02:27 12/23/07 Re: can you explain the thrill of achieving the bragging rights - jmurcybizd 16:13:34 12/23/07 If you think it's only for "bragging rights"... - BradZ (FL) 16:18:22 12/23/07 Then what is it for? - RSR 16:41:02 12/23/07 Fun. - BradZ (FL) 20:06:43 12/23/07 Attention! SpongeBob Square Pants is now on. (n/m) - njz 19:47:42 12/23/07 It's about setting and reaching personal goals - SeedyROM 17:01:25 12/23/07 Remember....he's in ice and snow - ZXRider(SoCal) 17:49:27 12/23/07 I probably would be too - SeedyROM 20:33:19 12/23/07 damn my transparent nature (n/m) - ZEngineer 01:18:52 12/24/07 It's not about bragging. >> - Arnel(z32racing.com) 19:20:00 12/23/07 Can you explain just trying to fit in with the "trackstars"? (n/m) - Jackie 21:35:38 12/23/07 you're clueless - ZEngineer 01:07:40 12/24/07 So... - BradZ (FL) 01:25:45 12/24/07 I enjoyed it, but not sufficiently to justify the cost - ZEngineer 01:45:29 12/24/07 Well, this is the internet. - Jackie 01:27:53 12/24/07 *applause* (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 01:41:38 12/24/07 Useless? - BradZ (FL) 14:24:25 12/23/07 Agreed. (n/m) - doug8867 15:35:03 12/23/07 I think he's hinting that drag racing is not real racing. - ZLover4Life 15:42:59 12/23/07 bernie didn't say it wasn't being raced, just it's a useless - Halo Z 16:39:11 12/23/07 LOL! - BradZ (FL) 19:57:41 12/23/07 Thanks Brad:) At least someones got a brain. (n/m) - Machtavian 20:58:53 12/23/07 actually, no. it's a bit different, but then again, - Halo Z 10:06:23 12/24/07 You're right about one thing... - BradZ (FL) 11:59:08 12/24/07 you already used the word "ironly" so you should know - Halo Z 12:21:53 12/24/07 Peter Greg, one of my favorite drivers, said it better, - robo (sebring1970) 16:28:37 12/23/07 Well put. - BradZ (FL) 16:34:08 12/23/07 Please elaborate! (n/m) - Arnel(z32racing.com) 18:48:05 12/23/07 how is it anymore useless than say.. racing on a - z324u 02:54:35 12/24/07 I have read a lot of these posts - 91300zxttkid 14:12:18 12/23/07 Good luck and keep us posted:) (n/m) - Machtavian 14:19:22 12/23/07 Re: Rant: broke my transmission again, drag racing - induetime 14:26:33 12/23/07 Why are you complaining? - Kenny 14:28:37 12/23/07 I don't think he's complaining...He's just saying that the - TheTwinZ (Peru) 14:39:16 12/23/07 His tranny broke from the WOT shifting. - AZHeat 15:18:41 12/23/07 How do you know... it broke while in gear FYI. (n/m) - Machtavian 20:26:16 12/23/07 It broke in gear after runs using WOT. By the - AZHeat 20:41:27 12/23/07 I only WOT'd 2 runs before it snapped... (n/m) - Machtavian 21:26:20 12/23/07 Exactly. Your gears were fatigued after the WOT shifting. (n/m) - AZHeat 21:32:21 12/23/07 After two runs? (n/m) - Machtavian 21:33:39 12/23/07 Yes, obviously if it broke while in gear after that. (n/m) - AZHeat 22:04:43 12/23/07 Sucks to hear that...Too bad our transmissions don't hold - TheTwinZ (Peru) 14:30:33 12/23/07 FULL THORT shifting = boom in our tran's. - Jason300zxTT 14:37:28 12/23/07 Buy a GN or other domestic. Zs were designed to make turns. (n/m) - sparkie 14:57:08 12/23/07 They weren't designed for TD06-20gs either. - SeedyROM 15:29:54 12/23/07 You are right, but I did realize my stupidity. - sparkie 16:43:02 12/23/07 Agreed but that's a completely different point - SeedyROM 16:50:38 12/23/07 Sorry to hear about the trans... - Kong ZTT GT28RS MD 12:43:49 12/24/07 Disagree. Any car can be made to do a variety - RSR 15:42:52 12/23/07 They were? at 3400+lbs i didnt know z can turn. Maybe i - Eishozzzz 18:27:50 12/23/07 and then go straight really fast, then turn, then >> - Arnel(z32racing.com) 18:53:02 12/23/07 Have you looked into racelogic WOT shifting? (n/m) - AZHeat 15:06:37 12/23/07 I have the techtom 460ll 3 step rev limiter, already. (n/m) - Machtavian 19:55:12 12/23/07 Have you tried a stock flywheel? (n/m) - AZHeat 19:59:36 12/23/07 I'm not bogging of the line, why bother? (n/m) - Machtavian 20:11:40 12/23/07 Sucks to hear you went through another trans. - J-Mart 15:06:50 12/23/07 <Shameless plug> ;) - RAGTPZ 15:08:32 12/23/07 why u selling this setup ? (n/m) - The Devils Z 15:28:48 12/23/07 Manual swap I hope =) (n/m) - collegeboy 15:30:22 12/23/07 Yep. Read his profile. :-) (n/m) - boileralum 19:00:26 12/23/07 See here: - RAGTPZ 21:04:36 12/23/07 Blah, blah, blah... - RSR 15:24:13 12/23/07 By the way folks: - RSR 15:36:49 12/23/07 That about sums it up. (n/m) - SeedyROM 15:39:35 12/23/07 Re: By the way folks: - jmurcybizd 16:24:38 12/23/07 damn kids (n/m) - aliaZ 16:37:56 12/23/07 hehe... (n/m) - RSR 16:39:27 12/23/07 /facepalm (n/m) - SeedyROM 16:51:17 12/23/07 you are banished to 300zxclub.com - volcomstone550 17:19:26 12/23/07 you fail (n/m) - Guapo 20:35:13 12/23/07 you're right, we all suck and you don't, please leave. (n/m) - ZEngineer 01:20:15 12/24/07 You have 3 options here: - zboost(NoVA) 17:20:43 12/23/07 I told ya man. You just have too much power for it - luke21 18:10:56 12/23/07 But the clincher is that it will also be quicker. (n/m) - RSR 19:30:08 12/23/07 ... and boring to drive, by comparison =p (n/m) - ZLover4Life 19:38:53 12/23/07 Not arguing that point. - RSR 19:42:00 12/23/07 im not very bored with my front tires off the ground - z324u 01:22:42 12/24/07 Keep at it, bro! I'm on your side and I wanna see you in 9's (n/m) - Arnel(z32racing.com) 19:38:48 12/23/07 Gotta love TT.net! (n/m) - inf 20:51:24 12/23/07 Wow... - Machtavian 21:00:48 12/23/07 Octo, i understand what your saying. You have to realize - Eishozzzz 21:12:33 12/23/07 Are you saying I need more power? J/k:) - Machtavian 21:16:57 12/23/07 Noo, you got enough power there :) (n/m) - Eishozzzz 21:21:08 12/23/07 not to mention the supra 6pd is alot stronger, and likewise - z324u 02:16:38 12/24/07 Word. (n/m) - BradZ (FL) 21:27:55 12/23/07 ignore the haters man....if you like...do it. - spotz 23:10:31 12/23/07 never mind the haters on this site - tya 00:20:09 12/24/07 most of the negative comments are from people who - z324u 02:11:36 12/24/07 Thanks for the encouragement:) (n/m) - Machtavian 21:09:42 12/24/07 Pardon my stupidity but... - Jason(IL) 03:30:29 12/24/07 Why would you take anyone who posted here serious? - larryb 09:44:35 12/24/07 You're too sensitive - aliaZ 10:18:25 12/24/07 Thanks for the support guys:) (n/m) - Machtavian 20:59:06 12/24/07 Like Luke21 said, buy the TH400 And call it a day. I hate to - Eishozzzz 21:02:31 12/23/07 Drive and shift like this - AZHeat 21:05:43 12/23/07 have you tried shifting at alot lower rpm? - z324u 03:09:30 12/24/07 Thats what i usally do, shift sooner and try to get in 4th - Eishozzzz 06:01:00 12/24/07 Why would they warranty a part you are abusing and that - Bernie (NoVA) 11:37:26 12/24/07 He did break it in for 2 months (n/m) - Machtavian 12:51:55 12/24/07 2000 miles does not equal a transmission break it - that's - Bernie (NoVA) 22:37:21 12/24/07 Well, i put over 2k mile on it. First 200 i didnt go over 4k - Eishozzzz 17:26:19 12/24/07 So you going with specialtyz's trans or the th400 route?? (n/m) - luke21 12:20:38 12/24/07 I spoke to him last night, he's doing the TH400 (n/m) - Machtavian 12:53:22 12/24/07 Awesome (n/m) - luke21 13:00:12 12/24/07 How about a transmission oil cooler for the manual? (n/m) - AZHeat 11:40:04 12/24/07 I've been thinking about that - Machtavian 21:06:30 12/24/07 Euro models have them. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 22:37:59 12/24/07 Ovet the course of a night at the drag strip - RSR 08:01:47 12/25/07 Extremely hot, you would be surprised. - Machtavian 13:24:19 12/25/07 Probably a stupid suggestion but thought I'd just toss it - LJZTT 11:42:21 12/24/07 What about an hks trans (n/m) - dream Z (MD) 13:21:33 12/24/07 $ & availabilty. It's also a dog box. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 22:38:51 12/24/07 thanks (n/m) - dream Z (MD) 21:23:25 12/25/07
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