decreased power loss of power

simota1 · 03-01-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by WDRead

Simota - how much did they charge you and what did they say they did?

they charged me $120 for the diagnostic tests... they told me they worked on my z the whole 2 days they had it.... found out the tech was just joy riding in it in the northern part of the island

its funny because when the guy should me the first paper it read "diagnostic test $65" then when i say how much do i owe you? his like o wait this is the wrong paper and then he re printed it and it said $120 i was like what did you guys change? he said nothing we didnt change anything because you need a major tune up and all your plugs are starting to foul.... and it is not under warranty because of my mods... then he explains it costs $600 to change and i gotta provide the plugs or else im gonna fry my coils next which cost $500 each he said... you guys have no idea how hard my stomach was churning that morning he just kept saying stuff costing like $500 or more and i was crying inside already lol

simota1 · 03-01-2011, 07:19 AM

i found the scan gauge II

The ScanGauge II - Gauge, Computer & Scan Tool - eBay (item 140260683538 end time Mar-10-11 21:42:53 PST)

correct? i can use it to find out if im lean right? or rich

Daishi · 03-01-2011, 07:59 AM

I can see the plugs costing 600 bucks parts and labor at a dealer. They probably charge 16-20 bucks per plug and at around 110 per hour charge you a few hours labor because the intakes have to come out as well as some hoses and the throttle bodies have to come out to change. Ice never seen a coil pack cost 500 dollars though more like 70 80 bucks each probably.

KaienZ34 · 03-01-2011, 10:04 AM

I smell lawsuit bro, don't let them fvck up your Z.

Red__Zed · 03-01-2011, 11:33 AM

ugh. so frustrating when they handle crap like that.

simota1 · 03-01-2011, 04:35 PM

hey guys i need a lil help with the scangauge is that the correct one or is that thing not good anymore thats why z1performance doesnt sell it no more

KaienZ34 · 03-01-2011, 04:42 PM

I am unfamiliar with said item, thus i'll let someone else chime in.

Cmike2780 · 03-01-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

hey guys i need a lil help with the scangauge is that the correct one or is that thing not good anymore thats why z1performance doesnt sell it no more

What do you need to do exactly? The one you show looks like a regular OBD reader. Do you have a CEL? The one I use is the one from Actron if that helps any.

http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9145-...=pd_sim_auto_7

The less expensive one's work just fine, but some don't show live data.

They probably cleared the codes if there were any. You have to drive it a few miles so the computer can gather more data. I honestly think it was a limp mode issue and they are trying to screw you over. Can you really trust someone's diagnostic expertise when you clearly know they were out joyriding in your car. If the coils or plugs are the problem, it should still be running pretty rough. That kind of thing just doesn't go away.

simota1 · 03-01-2011, 05:39 PM

i was looking for a guage that shows me if im going lean or running rich....

simota1 · 03-01-2011, 05:40 PM

and i dont have a cel

never did.... even when i brought it to the dealer

Cmike2780 · 03-01-2011, 07:02 PM

Your looking for the an air fuel ratio meter or gauge then. The obd and scanner you mentioned is more of a diagnostic tool. A gauge would be better for what you want to know. Air/Fuel Monitoring - Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge - Air/Fuel Meter

SPOHN · 03-01-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

wow i never even knew that the plugs were on the top the stupid ******* kept telling me its on the side!!!! wow thanks 1slow370

rep for you.... by the way whats a good gauge... i was gonna get a scangauge II from z1 performance but i think they arent sellin em no more

That's why I couldn't understand about what the heat shield had to do with the spark plugs. That's why I stated there not even in that remote area.

How do they go home and sleep at night? If you pulled some lame crap on them they would lash out at you.

simota1 · 03-01-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Your looking for the an air fuel ratio meter or gauge then. The obd and scanner you mentioned is more of a diagnostic tool. A gauge would be better for what you want to know. Air/Fuel Monitoring - Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge - Air/Fuel Meter

do i need one with wide band.... man i dont even have turbo lol damn......

simota1 · 03-01-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

That's why I couldn't understand about what the heat shield had to do with the spark plugs. That's why I stated there not even in that remote area.

How do they go home and sleep at night? If you pulled some lame crap on them they would lash out at you.

i know man freaking guys are messed up im gonna pull the plugs today....

Cmike2780 · 03-02-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by simota1

do i need one with wide band.... man i dont even have turbo lol damn......

Lol, yeah, It's a little over kill to really monitor this stuff with your setup. A tuning shop and a good tune is really your best option. They have the equipment to really dial in the fuel air ratio like Uprev. An OBD reader/scanner will tell you if it running to rich or lean, but I'm not sure, if any, gives you more than a code reading from the O2 sensor when the readings exceed the values. Sorry I couldn't be more help. I'm no expert on this stuff.

03-01-2011, 07:19 AM	#47 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	i found the scan gauge II The ScanGauge II - Gauge, Computer & Scan Tool - eBay (item 140260683538 end time Mar-10-11 21:42:53 PST) correct? i can use it to find out if im lean right? or rich __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-01-2011, 07:59 AM	#48 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 17	I can see the plugs costing 600 bucks parts and labor at a dealer. They probably charge 16-20 bucks per plug and at around 110 per hour charge you a few hours labor because the intakes have to come out as well as some hoses and the throttle bodies have to come out to change. Ice never seen a coil pack cost 500 dollars though more like 70 80 bucks each probably. __________________ Cobb Tuned \| Injen Intakes \| Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers \| Fast Intentions TDX Catback 18" Resonators CF Mufflers \| Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift Knob \| 19x9.5/19x10.5 Five Axis Design S5:F w/ 245/40/19 - 285/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12's

03-01-2011, 10:04 AM	#49 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I smell lawsuit bro, don't let them fvck up your Z. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-01-2011, 04:35 PM	#51 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	hey guys i need a lil help with the scangauge is that the correct one or is that thing not good anymore thats why z1performance doesnt sell it no more __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-01-2011, 04:42 PM	#52 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I am unfamiliar with said item, thus i'll let someone else chime in. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-01-2011, 11:33 AM	#50 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	ugh. so frustrating when they handle crap like that.

03-01-2011, 05:39 PM	#54 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	i was looking for a guage that shows me if im going lean or running rich.... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-01-2011, 05:40 PM	#55 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	and i dont have a cel never did.... even when i brought it to the dealer __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

03-01-2011, 07:02 PM	#56 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Your looking for the an air fuel ratio meter or gauge then. The obd and scanner you mentioned is more of a diagnostic tool. A gauge would be better for what you want to know. Air/Fuel Monitoring - Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge - Air/Fuel Meter __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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