Spohn's Journal

SPOHN · 06-06-2011, 01:23 PM

Today I wanted to remove a little bit of weight from my car. So I removed the winshield washer reservoir and the squirters. Every bit counts in my book.

Now with the the reservoir gone I'm probably going to reroute my oil lines on my next oil change from my cooler to make it look more organized. Along with flipping my thermostatic plate 180 degrees. I have it facing towards the front of the car and want it to face more to the rear which will pull more slack out of it.

SPOHN · 06-06-2011, 01:29 PM

Several weeks ago I finally got tired of looking at my silver block off plate for my oil cooler. So I painted it flat black. Looks 100 times better.

Before

After

SPOHN · 06-06-2011, 01:37 PM

One more thing. Last week I took off my Nissan emblems and painted them flat black. I really love this look. Now there's not much left on my car that is out of place. Just the door handles now.

I somewhat experimented with the emblems to try and get a different look from what everyone else is doing. I used a crystal type clear on them to give them a graphite type of look. They are rough to touch. But I like them and there different. If it doesn't work out. Then I'll just change them. But enjoy.

RCZ · 06-06-2011, 01:41 PM

Hey, car is looking great! Nice mods lately, I'm so jealous about that diff!

SPOHN · 06-06-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Hey, car is looking great! Nice mods lately, I'm so jealous about that diff!

Thanks. It a great mod to have. I'm currently looking into a cooler for it. I feel I need one for those hard days coming at the track. Plus I'm buying a power steering cooler this month.

HKYStormFront · 06-06-2011, 04:23 PM

nice set of new mods bud! looking good!

Carbon_z · 06-07-2011, 01:57 AM

looking good bro... btw pm your number. I was in conyers for the past 2 weeks and covington as well.

chuckd05 · 06-07-2011, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Today I wanted to remove a little bit of weight from my car. So I removed the winshield washer reservoir and the squirters. Every bit counts in my book.

Now with the the reservoir gone I'm probably going to reroute my oil lines on my next oil change from my cooler to make it look more organized. Along with flipping my thermostatic plate 180 degrees. I have it facing towards the front of the car and want it to face more to the rear which will pull more slack out of it.

did you happen to weigh what you took out ?

Carbon_z · 06-07-2011, 02:43 AM

PS: couldnt you just have drained the fluid? Im sure the plastic housing weighs less than 2 lbs. The fluid probably ways more

SPOHN · 06-07-2011, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckd05

did you happen to weigh what you took out ?

No I didn't. I believe with the resvoir and fluid it would be around maybe 6 pounds. Sparet tire is about 35.

Quote:

Originally Posted by billet370

PS: couldnt you just have drained the fluid? Im sure the plastic housing weighs less than 2 lbs. The fluid probably ways more

I could of. But I want the room also. About to do a power steering cooler also. But hopefully they'll have a brake duct kit come out.

SPOHN · 06-17-2011, 08:05 PM

christian370z · 06-18-2011, 05:45 AM

I love your car but am not a fan of the tail lights at all, it really detracts from the classy feel of the car in my opinion. Is it meant to be more of a matte finish?

SPOHN · 06-18-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

I love your car but am not a fan of the tail lights at all, it really detracts from the classy feel of the car in my opinion. Is it meant to be more of a matte finish?

Yes it's meant for a matte finish. That's what I like. A dull simple look, just plain. Not classy. I see where your coming from but it's just not me. Thanks for your honesty though. At least you like the other parts.

christian370z · 06-19-2011, 12:46 AM

I didn't want to come across as being too critical haha, I love your car... especially the BBK and the LSD! Any big things coming up in the near future for the Z?

SPOHN · 06-19-2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

I didn't want to come across as being too critical haha, I love your car... especially the BBK and the LSD! Any big things coming up in the near future for the Z?

NA. Worded just right. That's why were all different. But nothing to big. I do want to have Mike powder coat my calipers though. Mostly trying to stock up on maitence stuff such as brake pads and I want some 2pc rotors when these wear.

06-06-2011, 01:23 PM	#121 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Updates Today I wanted to remove a little bit of weight from my car. So I removed the winshield washer reservoir and the squirters. Every bit counts in my book. Now with the the reservoir gone I'm probably going to reroute my oil lines on my next oil change from my cooler to make it look more organized. Along with flipping my thermostatic plate 180 degrees. I have it facing towards the front of the car and want it to face more to the rear which will pull more slack out of it. __________________

06-06-2011, 01:29 PM	#122 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Several weeks ago I finally got tired of looking at my silver block off plate for my oil cooler. So I painted it flat black. Looks 100 times better. Before After __________________

06-06-2011, 01:37 PM	#123 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	One more thing. Last week I took off my Nissan emblems and painted them flat black. I really love this look. Now there's not much left on my car that is out of place. Just the door handles now. I somewhat experimented with the emblems to try and get a different look from what everyone else is doing. I used a crystal type clear on them to give them a graphite type of look. They are rough to touch. But I like them and there different. If it doesn't work out. Then I'll just change them. But enjoy. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 06-06-2011 at 01:42 PM.

06-06-2011, 04:23 PM	#126 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	nice set of new mods bud! looking good! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

06-07-2011, 01:57 AM	#127 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	looking good bro... btw pm your number. I was in conyers for the past 2 weeks and covington as well. __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

06-06-2011, 01:41 PM	#124 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Hey, car is looking great! Nice mods lately, I'm so jealous about that diff!

06-07-2011, 02:43 AM	#129 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	PS: couldnt you just have drained the fluid? Im sure the plastic housing weighs less than 2 lbs. The fluid probably ways more __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

06-17-2011, 08:05 PM	#131 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Updates: Painted Tail Lights __________________

06-18-2011, 05:45 AM	#132 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I love your car but am not a fan of the tail lights at all, it really detracts from the classy feel of the car in my opinion. Is it meant to be more of a matte finish? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

06-19-2011, 12:46 AM	#134 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I didn't want to come across as being too critical haha, I love your car... especially the BBK and the LSD! Any big things coming up in the near future for the Z? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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