theDreamer's Z

theDreamer · 05-02-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by neveucd

I did that and had to dremel 3 bolts off when installing HFC's those bolts are b#*%...in addition to secret service try j tran studios or I've heard about some new shop from the ZCoH called Awesome Z...but I've done a lot of stuff at SS and they are real good and fair on price

Funny, I have them all on my list, but Jtran & Awesome Z are closed on the weekends so I will be waiting till during the week to talk to them.
My friend is thinking of having another go at the headers maybe, he does not like to get beat and I do not blame him.

neveucd · 05-03-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Funny, I have them all on my list, but Jtran & Awesome Z are closed on the weekends so I will be waiting till during the week to talk to them.
My friend is thinking of having another go at the headers maybe, he does not like to get beat and I do not blame him.

lol sounds like my friend who installed an entire twin turbo system on my old g35 with only a Jack, stands and wrenches in his one car garage...took a lot of determination not to give up and let a shop do it easily..and friends are cheaper ; ) hahah

rednek01 · 05-04-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by neveucd

lol sounds like my friend who installed an entire twin turbo system on my old g35 with only a Jack, stands and wrenches in his one car garage...took a lot of determination not to give up and let a shop do it easily..and friends are cheaper ; ) hahah

yes it has really pissed me off! I will get it this next time however.

I hope

theDreamer · 05-02-2010, 04:30 PM

A few weeks ago I broke my hood prop clip and have been using a zip tie to keep it secure, today I bought hood struts instead of fixing just the plastic clip. The website says they are on back order, but hoping to get these ASAP.

fuct · 05-04-2010, 02:39 PM

you did spray some kind of liquid penatrant on the bolts before you tried right? hell ive let the sh!t soak over night before removing some.

rednek01 · 05-05-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fuct

you did spray some kind of liquid penatrant on the bolts before you tried right? hell ive let the sh!t soak over night before removing some.

yes I did. I am going to remove the manifold and cat as one piece, and or dremel that last bolt out. hell I pulled one of the studs out with the bolt and couldn't get the bolt off the stud to save my life so these suckers are on there.

shawn84 · 05-16-2010, 02:03 AM

is your stillen front license plate holder on sale? if so, pm me.

theDreamer · 05-16-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shawn84

is your stillen front license plate holder on sale? if so, pm me.

Maybe in a few weeks, I got a ticket recently for no plate and speeding so "just in case" I am holding on to it currently. After this is over I will PM you, so hopefully this ticket business gets resolved quickly.

theDreamer · 05-22-2010, 09:08 AM

In Austin for the weekend getting new tires put on.
I am currently at 17,5xx miles on the stock tires, and while I think I could go till 20k on them it is time for a change. I am putting on 275/35-19 & 305/30-19 Hankook V12, seems this forum likes them for street use and currently that is all I need.

One other item I hope to complete this weekend is wiring up the rear fog light to one of the center console switches I have. Though this will probably only take about one hour it will all depend on timing and how long other things take.

Long tube headers are still not on the car as my coworker/friend was busy last weekend & I am out of town this weekend. If the schedules do not line up for this coming weekend I will just be dropping off my car at a reputable shop to have them installed.

Besides that it has been just over one year for me owning this car an putting on just over 17,xxx miles has been a blast. There have been little problems, rear hatch springs, some squeks/rattles, but overall this car has been very good to me and hopefully many more years of enjoyment.

theDreamer · 05-25-2010, 01:45 PM

Tires are on the car and feeling great so far, will do a longer write up this weekend after I put some more miles on the V12s. Also completed this weekend was the rear fog being wired up, an hour worth of work and it looks great. I have it wired up to an on/off switch so I can control when I want it on.

Next up on my list of things to do over the next 2-3 months is upgrade the brakes, here is the current list of upgrades. I would love some input on changes, better items, etc. My main focus is street driving currently:
~Fluid - Motul RB600
~SS Lines - Stoptech
~Pads - Hawk HPS
~Rotors - No clue (Considering slotted)

I plan on buying the lines/fluids this week or next, but I am going to wait to do the whole install once I have everything as it will make it easier overall.

RCZ · 05-25-2010, 03:50 PM

Dreamer, I wouldn't waste money on rotors. The stock ones are plenty for the street and even fine on the track. Unless you want the look! Not sure why you need race fluid for the street either. It will just absorb moisture and become crap sooner than regular fluid. If you aren't tracking the car, your brakes will never ever reach temps.

theDreamer · 05-25-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Dreamer, I wouldn't waste money on rotors. The stock ones are plenty for the street and even fine on the track. Unless you want the look! Not sure why you need race fluid for the street either. It will just absorb moisture and become crap sooner than regular fluid. If you aren't tracking the car, your brakes will never ever reach temps.

Any suggestion for a different fluid then?
One reason I post this so I do not waste my money on something I will not need, plus you guys know more than.

theDreamer · 05-26-2010, 09:37 AM

Just got off the phone with Secret Services Auto in Houston and I have made an appointment for Tuesday June 1st to have my headers installed and an Uprev tune. I was going to wait a few weeks after the install to get it tuned, but they have a discount going right now on the tuning process and I am going to get it anyways so may as well save a little bit of money.

CaptainSlow · 05-30-2010, 11:57 AM

Hey there! It looks like you've had your Pioneer Z110BT for about a month and a half now. How do you like it? How is the iPod integration? Does it sound any better/worse than the stock head unit? How is the navigation? How is the Blue Tooth reception? Have you found any issues with it since you've owned it?

I'm actually looking to by a new unit and I was set on getting a Kenwood 9140. However, I've been reading about a lot of issues with it (concerning an important feature to me, iPod integration) and was just wondering how someone who owned a Z110BT liked it. Thanks!

theDreamer · 05-30-2010, 12:08 PM

I have really liked it, and definitely a huge step above the stock radio. I have not used the iPod integration (had a cheap MP3 player I was using, but it died so soon I will be getting an iPod), but my friend also has the Z110BT and loves the iPod integration, when I am in his car and use the iPod it is very fluid and quick. Bluetooth has been good, driving above 60mph I definitely have to talking very loud because of the Z road noise but most people hear me fine and I hear them perfectly. Navigation has been good the few times I have used it, but not sure how it compares to the Kenwood units.

You should talk to AK370Z on this forum about the Kenwood unit, I have no problems with the Pioneer Z110BT and would recommended it personally. Each headunit (Pioneer or Kenwood) will probably be great for you, I would look at the extra features you might need. Things like outputs for speakers or amplifiers, extra inputs, etc. are usually the more important factors since navigation, iPod, etc. are usually similar across most lineups.

05-02-2010, 04:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	A few weeks ago I broke my hood prop clip and have been using a zip tie to keep it secure, today I bought hood struts instead of fixing just the plastic clip. The website says they are on back order, but hoping to get these ASAP. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-22-2010, 09:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	In Austin for the weekend getting new tires put on. I am currently at 17,5xx miles on the stock tires, and while I think I could go till 20k on them it is time for a change. I am putting on 275/35-19 & 305/30-19 Hankook V12, seems this forum likes them for street use and currently that is all I need. One other item I hope to complete this weekend is wiring up the rear fog light to one of the center console switches I have. Though this will probably only take about one hour it will all depend on timing and how long other things take. Long tube headers are still not on the car as my coworker/friend was busy last weekend & I am out of town this weekend. If the schedules do not line up for this coming weekend I will just be dropping off my car at a reputable shop to have them installed. Besides that it has been just over one year for me owning this car an putting on just over 17,xxx miles has been a blast. There have been little problems, rear hatch springs, some squeks/rattles, but overall this car has been very good to me and hopefully many more years of enjoyment. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-25-2010, 01:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Tires are on the car and feeling great so far, will do a longer write up this weekend after I put some more miles on the V12s. Also completed this weekend was the rear fog being wired up, an hour worth of work and it looks great. I have it wired up to an on/off switch so I can control when I want it on. Next up on my list of things to do over the next 2-3 months is upgrade the brakes, here is the current list of upgrades. I would love some input on changes, better items, etc. My main focus is street driving currently: ~Fluid - Motul RB600 ~SS Lines - Stoptech ~Pads - Hawk HPS ~Rotors - No clue (Considering slotted) I plan on buying the lines/fluids this week or next, but I am going to wait to do the whole install once I have everything as it will make it easier overall. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-26-2010, 09:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Just got off the phone with Secret Services Auto in Houston and I have made an appointment for Tuesday June 1st to have my headers installed and an Uprev tune. I was going to wait a few weeks after the install to get it tuned, but they have a discount going right now on the tuning process and I am going to get it anyways so may as well save a little bit of money. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-30-2010, 12:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I have really liked it, and definitely a huge step above the stock radio. I have not used the iPod integration (had a cheap MP3 player I was using, but it died so soon I will be getting an iPod), but my friend also has the Z110BT and loves the iPod integration, when I am in his car and use the iPod it is very fluid and quick. Bluetooth has been good, driving above 60mph I definitely have to talking very loud because of the Z road noise but most people hear me fine and I hear them perfectly. Navigation has been good the few times I have used it, but not sure how it compares to the Kenwood units. You should talk to AK370Z on this forum about the Kenwood unit, I have no problems with the Pioneer Z110BT and would recommended it personally. Each headunit (Pioneer or Kenwood) will probably be great for you, I would look at the extra features you might need. Things like outputs for speakers or amplifiers, extra inputs, etc. are usually the more important factors since navigation, iPod, etc. are usually similar across most lineups. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-04-2010, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	you did spray some kind of liquid penatrant on the bolts before you tried right? hell ive let the sh!t soak over night before removing some.

05-16-2010, 02:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
shawn84 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 149 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	is your stillen front license plate holder on sale? if so, pm me.

05-25-2010, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Dreamer, I wouldn't waste money on rotors. The stock ones are plenty for the street and even fine on the track. Unless you want the look! Not sure why you need race fluid for the street either. It will just absorb moisture and become crap sooner than regular fluid. If you aren't tracking the car, your brakes will never ever reach temps.

05-30-2010, 11:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
CaptainSlow Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 47 Drives: 02 VW Jetta Rep Power: 15	Hey there! It looks like you've had your Pioneer Z110BT for about a month and a half now. How do you like it? How is the iPod integration? Does it sound any better/worse than the stock head unit? How is the navigation? How is the Blue Tooth reception? Have you found any issues with it since you've owned it? I'm actually looking to by a new unit and I was set on getting a Kenwood 9140. However, I've been reading about a lot of issues with it (concerning an important feature to me, iPod integration) and was just wondering how someone who owned a Z110BT liked it. Thanks!