New Z Owner

LostSol · 01-23-2013, 09:23 AM

Hey guys just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Matt and just bought my Z, a 2010 40th Anniversary Edition. She is beautiful (ill have pictures up shortly) and a blast to drive. My last ride was an 07 TL Type-S and while it was fun, its nothing compared to this bad boy!

Looking forward to hitting some meets to get some ideas.

Edit: Pictures!

Heres the only pic ive taken yet of her:

And heres one of my old TLS:

2010ZilverZ · 01-23-2013, 09:27 AM

Wel-come to the club ...

bmarcinczyk14 · 01-23-2013, 09:30 AM

Welcome dude! Congrats on the Z. I really like those TL's, super nice cars and the OEM sound system is amazing. I know this because my dad has a 04 with the a-spec chrome rims. I recommend your first mode to disabling your steering wheel lock.

LostSol · 01-23-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

Welcome dude! Congrats on the Z. I really like those TL's, super nice cars and the OEM sound system is amazing. I know this because my dad has a 04 with the a-spec chrome rims. I recommend your first mode to disabling your steering wheel lock.

Yeah I had a lot of fun with my TL and it was pretty heavily modified. The sound system was 10000x better than the one in this car, my first mods are definitely gonna center around ICE.

Whats with the steering wheel lock? I see the DIY threads about cutting a wire but whats the issue?

mickey · 01-23-2013, 10:24 AM

The issue with the fuse is that if it goes out you wont be able to start your car until its replaced

Jasonle · 01-23-2013, 10:29 AM

expensive to fix too $1000+

bmarcinczyk14 · 01-23-2013, 11:32 AM

It's not necessarily the fuse, if it is then that's no problem to fix, pick one up for like $15. The big problem is the actual lock itself seizes either in the locked position or the unlocked position. If it's the unlocked position your lucky since all you need to do them is cut the brown wire or pull the fuse, in the locked position you'll have to tow it to Nissan if you can't bang it unlocked, and that repair bill will be upwards of about 1k as previously stated. Anyways I didn't mean to scare you it's a easy fix and don't feel rushed since your lock should be a Rev. C which is a replacement that's supposed to be better than the originals. I have a Rev. C myself and am planning on cutting the brown wire at the actual lock this weekend, just a little peace of mind.

LostSol · 01-23-2013, 11:54 AM

Well thanks for the info guys!! Ill take care of that as soon as I can. Are there any side effects of cutting the wire?

I'm definitely looking at doing a NAV/DVD unit in dash with a back up camera, this car is hard to see out of! After that maybe a CF fang cover and a lip, then ill decide if I want to go any lower. This car BEGS for a new exhaust, I'm leaning towards the Invidia Gemini since it seems to have the best sound for the money, and no drone, which is very important to me.

bmarcinczyk14 · 01-23-2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostSol

Well thanks for the info guys!! Ill take care of that as soon as I can. Are there any side effects of cutting the wire?

I'm definitely looking at doing a NAV/DVD unit in dash with a back up camera, this car is hard to see out of! After that maybe a CF fang cover and a lip, then ill decide if I want to go any lower. This car BEGS for a new exhaust, I'm leaning towards the Invidia Gemini since it seems to have the best sound for the money, and no drone, which is very important to me.

Nothing I'm aware of other than it's the hardest to reverse, with the fuse pulled you'd just have to pop it back in and it's back to normal. I'm going for the wire cut because it's the easiest IMO.

Z-Girl 12 · 01-23-2013, 03:37 PM

Welcome and congrats!

6MT · 01-23-2013, 06:21 PM

Hi

LostSol · 01-23-2013, 07:20 PM

Thanks guys! Pics added to OP

bmarcinczyk14 · 01-23-2013, 08:59 PM

Lovin it man!

nmjaxx9 · 01-23-2013, 09:06 PM

Lookin good enjoy!!!

Lemers · 01-23-2013, 09:08 PM

Nice ride

01-23-2013, 09:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	New Z Owner Hey guys just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Matt and just bought my Z, a 2010 40th Anniversary Edition. She is beautiful (ill have pictures up shortly) and a blast to drive. My last ride was an 07 TL Type-S and while it was fun, its nothing compared to this bad boy! Looking forward to hitting some meets to get some ideas. Edit: Pictures! Heres the only pic ive taken yet of her: And heres one of my old TLS: BG370z likes this. Last edited by LostSol; 01-23-2013 at 07:20 PM. Reason: Added pictures

01-23-2013, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	Welcome dude! Congrats on the Z. I really like those TL's, super nice cars and the OEM sound system is amazing. I know this because my dad has a 04 with the a-spec chrome rims. I recommend your first mode to disabling your steering wheel lock. __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

01-23-2013, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	expensive to fix too $1000+ __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-23-2013, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	It's not necessarily the fuse, if it is then that's no problem to fix, pick one up for like $15. The big problem is the actual lock itself seizes either in the locked position or the unlocked position. If it's the unlocked position your lucky since all you need to do them is cut the brown wire or pull the fuse, in the locked position you'll have to tow it to Nissan if you can't bang it unlocked, and that repair bill will be upwards of about 1k as previously stated. Anyways I didn't mean to scare you it's a easy fix and don't feel rushed since your lock should be a Rev. C which is a replacement that's supposed to be better than the originals. I have a Rev. C myself and am planning on cutting the brown wire at the actual lock this weekend, just a little peace of mind. __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

01-23-2013, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	Well thanks for the info guys!! Ill take care of that as soon as I can. Are there any side effects of cutting the wire? I'm definitely looking at doing a NAV/DVD unit in dash with a back up camera, this car is hard to see out of! After that maybe a CF fang cover and a lip, then ill decide if I want to go any lower. This car BEGS for a new exhaust, I'm leaning towards the Invidia Gemini since it seems to have the best sound for the money, and no drone, which is very important to me. __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

01-23-2013, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	Wel-come to the club ...

01-23-2013, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
mickey Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: california Posts: 66 Drives: 10 nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	The issue with the fuse is that if it goes out you wont be able to start your car until its replaced

01-23-2013, 03:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Welcome and congrats! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

01-23-2013, 06:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Hi __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

01-23-2013, 07:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
LostSol Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,021 Drives: 2010 370z 40th A.E. Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys! Pics added to OP __________________ 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition #762/1000 \| Forgestar \| Michelin \| Swift \| TRS \| Z Speed \| ARK \| Z1 \| Hawk \| CFE \| Evo-R \| GTMat \| Stillen \| Seibon \| Whiteline \| Pioneer \|

01-23-2013, 08:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
bmarcinczyk14 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 505 Drives: 2010 370z 6spd Sport Rep Power: 17	Lovin it man! __________________ '10 370z -- '09 Ducati 848 -- '05 Kawasaki 636 Track Bike -- '02 Sentra SE-R Spec V

01-23-2013, 09:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Lookin good enjoy!!!

01-23-2013, 09:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Nice ride __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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