I used to drive to MI from MD quite a bit...but in a different auto.

I've taken a couple of short trips in the G. About 3 hrs each way. And it was an absolute pleasure. I had my two kids (13 & 15 yrs old) and we had plenty of room and entertainment from the Bose and a smooth but spirited ride.

My only suggestion is: it looks like you'll be on the turnpikes, use an EZ Pass if you have one. The toll booths can be delay enhancement devices.

Sean

 

^ Thanks Sean!

Unfortunately, I don't have an EZ pass as of yet...good tip! I'll be mainly on Interstate 80 once I get into PA. I guess I'll have my change ready for the tolls...

I agree about the comfort of the G...one more thing I just remembered, I'm going to put back on the front license plate - just to be cautious....Not sure how strict those states are about it...

Anthony

 

I was running Stock Journey suspension. Again it is a bit stiff.

 

Yes. Very good idea. If your state requires them, then put it on. Why flirt with a ticket and/or delay?

Sean

 

Agreed! just finished putting that bad boy back on!

I'm planning to do the sport front bumper swap on my car so when that project is completed, I'll get the 'floating' license plate bracket that Stillen sells. I don't want to put holes on the new sport bumper....that'll be sometime in the spring though.

 

The EZ Pass is a huge time and money saver. When you pick one up, it will have $35 on it. The tolls that uses the EZ Pass will also have a reduced rate for using it. I live in ND and I picked one up when I drove to New York and back. It was worth it for that trip alone.

 

^ Awesome! I'm actually searching EZ pass online right now... Thanks!

 

So I was able to pick up a AFE takeda CAI and was wondering do I really need to reset my ECU after the install? Disconnect the battery overnight correct?

 

I think disconnecting the battery is sound advice, since you're going to be connecting/reconnecting the MAF sensors. As for ECU reset... pretty sure things just work themselves out over time. Do it, don't do it, doesn't matter.

Let's see what other advice you get on that.

 

EZ pass is pretty great if you'll be spending much time in the area. Lots of exits off highways in NJ have unmanned tollbooths that require like $.23 in exact change. It's a pain without EZ pass. You also pay a smaller toll on EZ pass.

Also, in NJ, keep your hands off your phone while driving. BT is fine. In PA, talking on the phone while holding it is fine, but texting while driving is illegal.

For long, highway trips, I recommend the Waze app for head's up on cop and hazards ahead. It's free for Android, and does navigation (although not as well as google maps, IMO). It's saved me from more than a few cops. In PA, the cops frequently use ENRADD devices that a radar detector won't catch. With Waze, when someone ahead of you sees it, they mark it on the map, and your phone warns you when you get close. It's not foolproof, but a great addition to situational awareness, especially on long rides. I use this to keep my phone visible/accessible, and strongly recommend it.

 

I actually never unplugged either when I swapped mine out and never had any issues, nor did I reset the ECU. Granted key was never anywhere near the car to where any electronic would engage due to the proximity of the remote.

 

Going to be installing a new shift ****. Going with an unthreaded Hebi Bebi MT **** (which I'm told is a unicorn) with a conversion kit for the AT.


Also for anyone with an MT looking for a new **** that wants something a little different my buddies in Japan have worked with Tommykiara and gotten a group buy together for the Hebi Bebi *****. In this instance you can order your own custom color selected from below. Good opportunity to get something exceptionally rare. For the AT guys they are also building a conversion kit specifically for the Hebi Bebi threaded ****.


I also received my latest care package from the land of the rising sun. These are the turtles that started off the custom color run. And a few other odds and ends...

 

You could put that chrome script signature on your trunk, like Tony's boosted sedan where it reads TranBuilt.

 

Did my first UOA:



Should I be worried? I have an 07 that I bought two years ago with 59K on the clock. Changed the oil right away to Redline 5w30 and have been doing 5K OCI's. I'm currently on my 4th oil change using Redline since owning the car.

 

I was thinking about that. I haven't really decided what to do with it but I grabbed it so I have it until I do. I need to redo / rethink the trunk area and rear of the car. The diffuser shifted so I need to pull that off and remount that.

I'm still on the fence about the skyline lettering especially with the new grille emblem that I'll have shortly. I suppose a "hybrid" would be okay for awhile. I also picked up a funky "nismo" badge I have to decide whether to mount.