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alcheng 10-30-2012 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Miki (Post 1989786)
The Z is officially stored! :( let the 5 month depression begin lol

Do you guys put the Z on the jack-stand or just inflate the tires to 40ish ??

GaleForce 10-30-2012 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1989810)
Do you guys put the Z on the jack-stand or just inflate the tires to 40ish ??

I did neither last year and had no issues come spring.

Miki 10-30-2012 05:25 PM

same had no issues either.. its not that long really in a heated garage

Ire 10-31-2012 11:55 AM

bwuahaha im still driving around.

sidenote : all these shots of SEMA and not a single Z. nothing but exotics, GTRs and FRS/BRZs

Dizzy 10-31-2012 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1989810)
Do you guys put the Z on the jack-stand or just inflate the tires to 40ish ??

I'd never jack stand it, bad to let your suspension just hang there all winter IMHO. The only reason you'd ever jack it is if you are worried about flat spots on the tires. With today's tires, that's a thing of the past.

Having said that, I jack mine and put 4 rubber mats under each tire. I bought them at COSTCO (the Goodyear garage floor mats), and just cut them to size. Then I put her back down on the mats. The weight of the car then shapes the rubber mats to the tires. Cheap trick!

But, it really isn't required.

alcheng 10-31-2012 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy (Post 1991555)
I'd never jack stand it, bad to let your suspension just hang there all winter IMHO. The only reason you'd ever jack it is if you are worried about flat spots on the tires. With today's tires, that's a thing of the past.

Having said that, I jack mine and put 4 rubber mats under each tire. I bought them at COSTCO (the Goodyear garage floor mats), and just cut them to size. Then I put her back down on the mats. The weight of the car then shapes the rubber mats to the tires. Cheap trick!

But, it really isn't required.


I didn't do anything to mine last year too and everything was ok when spring came, I did move the car a bit during Winter when I get a chance.

Thanks for all the input!! :tup:

Da.Menace 10-31-2012 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy (Post 1991555)
I'd never jack stand it, bad to let your suspension just hang there all winter IMHO. The only reason you'd ever jack it is if you are worried about flat spots on the tires. With today's tires, that's a thing of the past.

Exactly this. Putting your car on a jack stand for an extended period will damage your suspensions. Especially for those who changed into aftermarket springs/coilovers.

Simply inflate your tires to 40-ish, and check the inflation once a while (I do it once a month), and will keep flat spots to a minimum.

Even if there were minor flat spots on your tires after winter, take it out for a spin on a highway when spring/summer returns, and they'll go away.

Been doing this for the past few years without a problem.

Also recommended is either disconnect your battery, or connect your battery with a battery tender device (Such as those made by CTEK)

Z11 11-07-2012 01:35 PM

if anyone has replaced the bulbs in there dome light, trunk, license plate, visor lights, etc and bought the lights from a store in the GTA, PM me.

Ire 11-07-2012 02:39 PM

you can get lights from any store. i get em from the place i help out at in pacific but i dunno if its the cheapest place. they can look up exactly which bulb you need for each (i also have some spares you can have if you cant find a place)

MrSir 11-07-2012 07:12 PM

alcheng sent me this, its probably your best option interms of cost. FM 2PCS 8 SMD INDICATOR SIDE MAP NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LED LIGHT BULB INTERIOR | eBay

alcheng 11-07-2012 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Z11 (Post 2005262)
if anyone has replaced the bulbs in there dome light, trunk, license plate, visor lights, etc and bought the lights from a store in the GTA, PM me.

Do you need the store to install the bulb for you?? Or you gonna DIY??

Also, even if you get it from a local store, don't think there's a 1 year warranty or stuffs like that for bulbs.

BTW, are you looking for LED or regular light bulbs?

xXxCarBoyxXx 11-19-2012 06:09 PM

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Ire and I met up on a Sunday night to cruise around a bit and take pics. Sorry the quality is kind of bad, my cellphone doesn't like to take pics with minimal lighting.
Here are some we took, really shows how sweet a 370z looks when its lowered compared to the stock height (my roadster).

LMBmikeZ 11-19-2012 06:45 PM

Nice :tup: Ire is always doing something!

:iagree: lowering springs and spacers are two mods that will completely change the overall appearance of the Z! I was loving mine from day one after I installed them, I couldn't stop looking at my Z cause it looked so much better!

Ire 11-19-2012 08:16 PM

dang man i wish those panorama pics turned out. im 100% down to come take more pics this week. i buffed out most of the scratches from the front fenders and hood today. gonna finish up the other panels asap. i didnt do much today because it was cloudy most of the day and i wanted perfect sun

alcheng 11-19-2012 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ire (Post 2023870)
dang man i wish those panorama pics turned out. im 100% down to come take more pics this week. i buffed out most of the scratches from the front fenders and hood today. gonna finish up the other panels asap. i didnt do much today because it was cloudy most of the day and i wanted perfect sun

I would love to join but the Z is in the shop having the canvas replaced right now.... :(


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