GTA meet coming soon?

alcheng · 10-30-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Miki

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, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

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, 06:25 PM

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

Ire · 10-31-2012, 12:55 PM

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, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

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, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy

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!!

Da.Menace · 10-31-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy

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, 02:35 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, 03:39 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, 08:12 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, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Z11

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, 07:09 PM

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, 07:45 PM

Nice

Ire is always doing something!

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, 09:16 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, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ire

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....

10-30-2012, 06:25 PM	#918 (permalink)
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Ire Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 785 Drives: 09 MB Rep Power: 17	bwuahaha im still driving around. sidenote : all these shots of SEMA and not a single Z. nothing but exotics, GTRs and FRS/BRZs

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Z11 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 272 Drives: z Rep Power: 0	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.

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Ire Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 785 Drives: 09 MB Rep Power: 17	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)

11-19-2012, 09:16 PM	#929 (permalink)
Ire Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 785 Drives: 09 MB Rep Power: 17	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