schrute's journal

schrute

Thanks for the heads up Shawn, I'll have a look at it.

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schrute

Got some Toyo T1-R rear tires on today in 295/35-18 at 15,200 miles. Hopefully these last longer than the Yoko's they are replacing (they only lasted about 8k, the other 7k miles on the car were on winter tires). I've had T1-R's on the front for the last month or so, it's nice to be back to a matched set (just doesn't feel right to mix tires on the Z, does it?)

I also got another alignment, the springs settled some more and the alignment was off.

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schrute

I started my sound deadening project with Second Skin products today. After running around all day getting some other stuff taken care of including tires and an aligment I finally made it to Radio Shack to pick up a decibel meter. I measured the interior noise level in the car, cruising at 70 mph with the windows up, a/c and stereo off, level asphalt road @93 db.

When I finish installing all the product ANT sent me I'll take another measurement on the same road with the same conditions.

My buddy Tyler came over to hang out and work on the car, he also brought his little friend...









We got a good start but this is going to take more time than I could give tonight. I'll work on it some more this weekend and will update the results. I got a few cuts on my hands working with the tiles until I smartened up and put some gloves on. Also, don't even try this without a roller - more on that later.

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flashburn

Awesome, glad you picked up a decibel meter so we can get actual numbers on the improvement.

ZCarMan

Great pics! I'm also working with MR Works to get some modified headlights for my MB Z. Also getting tailights tinted and rims powdercoated black so it should come out looking pretty sweet. Your Z looks fantastic!

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Jon

schrute

Thanks!

Ryan and Marco at MR Works are great guys and will take care of you. I'm very happy with the work they did on my headlights. Can't wait to see some pics when you get everything done!

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schrute

4th oil change done today at 16663 miles. I stretched this one out a lot longer than I expected (8150 miles), not on purpose but just had a lot of other stuff going on and changing my oil kept getting pushed down the list. I felt ok about letting it go so long since I had good stuff in there, but I'm looking forward to seeing the results of the UOA from Blackstone.

Parts list from today:

• Redline 5W30 (6 qts)
• Purolator Pure One filter (PL14610)
• Nissan OEM drain plug washer

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schrute

I installed these bulbs today in the headlights. I've changed all the other white bulbs in my car to 6000k LEDs and these were the last ones I needed to complete the look. Install was pretty easy, here's how it went:

1 - Jack up car and remove front wheels (the bulbs can probably be replaced without removing the wheels but it's easier to just remove the wheels and have a lot more room to work IMO)

2 - remove the plastic pop connector at the front of the fender liner (removed in this pic)



3 - remove the bolt just under the bottom of the fender liner under the car (just in front of the tire in this pic)



4 - pry the fender liner out to get access to the back of the headlight



5 - twist the headlight bulb cover counter-clockwise a quarter turn then remove (big gray thing in this pic)





6 - remove the rectangular metal electrical connector by turning counter-clockwise a quarter turn



7 - from here it's just like any other bulb replacement, there's a spring clip that you release then the bulb comes right out. put in the new one and reassemble everything in the reverse order from above.

After installing these bulbs and driving around tonight the 6000k looks really good. I'm happy with the results.

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k20z3

Wow enjoyed reading the whole thread what is your mileage now, secondly andy got his GTR again I swore to god he sold it and bought another viper! I love the encouraging your wife to do well at work too haa!

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NewYorkJon34

Any pics of the new 6k lights at night? It did seem pretty easy to install those, great diy

simota1

looking good schrute!!!!

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NewYorkJon34

I checked the link for the bulbs, and what's up with that negitive review that guy left on the amazon site?

schrute

Thanks, glad you enjoyed reading the thread

I snapped these with my phone last night - they are not the best pics but give you an idea about the color temp and brightness, which I am happy with both...





If you want I can take some night shots with the better camera, just LMK what you're looking for.

Thanks Jon!

As for the review on the bulbs, so far so good. They do take a minute or two to warm up to full brightness, not a big deal but noticeable. I never noticed the stock bulbs warming up tho. I just could't swing $150+ for a pair of bulbs right now since I could get some for $70+, if these die or have any problems down the road I'll get the more expensive bulbs but for now they seem fine.

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NewYorkJon34

If you were to buy a better bulb, which one would you buy? Im looking for a plug & play bulb, 6k lights, links?

schrute

You can probably find these cheaper elsewhere but these Philips bulbs are a step up from what I got.

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