So who has stored their Z

TripleBlkZ · 11-04-2011, 10:00 PM

Well I was going to store it next week but today I found a wear/tear mark on the roof

Took it straight to the dealership and spoke to the head guy

first he said we will take it to our detailers and get it patched I'm like

so he took pictures and said he is going to contact Nissan Canada and see what can be done.
I am thinking new top and have to fixed before storeage I don't want to deal with this in the spring and with my luck it will be a new guy there that has no idea of the issue...

GaleForce · 11-04-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Because I don't want to lose my ECU tune.

There have been threads here that have said that the ECU keeps it memory with the battery disconnected. Your tune should be safe. Just to be sure, check a few threads on here about it.

As far as maintaining my battery, I bought this when it was on sale for 40% off.Motomaster Eliminator Intelligent Battery Charger 6A/4A/2A | Canadian Tire

GaleForce · 11-05-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

No, I would lose the adjustments that were made when I had my Uprev tune done if i lost the battery. Yes, the ecu would do a relearn to bring the engine management back to its original settings. But that kind of defeats the Uprev tune, don't you think?

You will not lose your Uprev tune if you disconnect your battery. The stock ECU file/tune is replaced when you get an Uprev with a new tuned "ROM" file.

To recap, the ECU doesn't store the Uprev tune and the stock tune, it's one or the other. Replacing/disconnecting the battery will not revert the ECU back to stock.

LMBmikeZ · 11-05-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

You will not lose your Uprev tune if you disconnect your battery. The stock ECU file/tune is replaced when you get an Uprev with a new tuned "ROM" file.

To recap, the ECU doesn't store the Uprev tune and the stock tune, it's one or the other. Replacing/disconnecting the battery will not revert the ECU back to stock.

^^that's how I thought it works to.......

TheGreatOne · 11-05-2011, 11:56 AM

End of the month for me....so trying to enjoy these last couple weeks

Red__Zed · 11-05-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

You will not lose your Uprev tune if you disconnect your battery. The stock ECU file/tune is replaced when you get an Uprev with a new tuned "ROM" file.

To recap, the ECU doesn't store the Uprev tune and the stock tune, it's one or the other. Replacing/disconnecting the battery will not revert the ECU back to stock.

this is correct.

IDZRVIT · 11-05-2011, 12:04 PM

Weather is holding up down east. May get another week or two of driving in before the fire and theft only insurance goes into effect. GaleForce is correct about the tune. The tune is programmed into the ECU in the ROM as he stated. I would never use a trickle charger as they can over charge the battery. Use a 'smart' type charger like the Battery Tender which is recommended by Harley-Davidson.

GaleForce · 11-05-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

this is correct.

Thanks Red

MD-370z · 11-05-2011, 12:32 PM

put the winter tires on last week, so I am ready for montreal snow!

ZForce · 11-05-2011, 12:35 PM

Never store it, maybe because I live in Sunny California. Driving days per year based on weather = 365.

nogoodname · 11-05-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MD-370z

put the winter tires on last week, so I am ready for montreal snow!

After driving one winter with the G, I would not want to do that again. Which tires did you get and which size?

TripleBlkZ · 11-05-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MD-370z

put the winter tires on last week, so I am ready for montreal snow!

Give you full credit attempting Montreal snow...

Miki · 11-08-2011, 11:17 AM

End of the month for me too, i haven't seen snow yet (thank god!) aha once they start throwing salt is the worst! they throw so much in my area like it grows on trees or somethin

zcar_dad · 11-08-2011, 03:50 PM

I am ready but as long as it is above 40 degrees, dry and no salt on the roads I will drive as long as I can.

MD-370z · 11-08-2011, 10:50 PM

it will be my third winter in the z in montreal. got square 245 winter tires, it works great! I park inside though.... so that helps never park on the street so dont have to dig my car out every morning

11-05-2011, 11:56 AM	#35 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	End of the month for me....so trying to enjoy these last couple weeks __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

11-05-2011, 12:04 PM	#37 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Weather is holding up down east. May get another week or two of driving in before the fire and theft only insurance goes into effect. GaleForce is correct about the tune. The tune is programmed into the ECU in the ROM as he stated. I would never use a trickle charger as they can over charge the battery. Use a 'smart' type charger like the Battery Tender which is recommended by Harley-Davidson. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

11-08-2011, 03:50 PM	#44 (permalink)
zcar_dad Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370 #67 Rep Power: 15	I am ready but as long as it is above 40 degrees, dry and no salt on the roads I will drive as long as I can. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z #0067, Brillant Silver

11-04-2011, 10:00 PM	#31 (permalink)
TripleBlkZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 QX50 Rep Power: 15	Well I was going to store it next week but today I found a wear/tear mark on the roof Took it straight to the dealership and spoke to the head guy first he said we will take it to our detailers and get it patched I'm like so he took pictures and said he is going to contact Nissan Canada and see what can be done. I am thinking new top and have to fixed before storeage I don't want to deal with this in the spring and with my luck it will be a new guy there that has no idea of the issue...

11-05-2011, 12:32 PM	#39 (permalink)
MD-370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 137 Drives: 370z,MB, sport, m6, Rep Power: 16	put the winter tires on last week, so I am ready for montreal snow!

11-05-2011, 12:35 PM	#40 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Never store it, maybe because I live in Sunny California. Driving days per year based on weather = 365.

11-08-2011, 11:17 AM	#43 (permalink)
Miki Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 119 Drives: Nissan 370z M6 White Rep Power: 14	End of the month for me too, i haven't seen snow yet (thank god!) aha once they start throwing salt is the worst! they throw so much in my area like it grows on trees or somethin

11-08-2011, 10:50 PM	#45 (permalink)
MD-370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 137 Drives: 370z,MB, sport, m6, Rep Power: 16	it will be my third winter in the z in montreal. got square 245 winter tires, it works great! I park inside though.... so that helps never park on the street so dont have to dig my car out every morning