theDreamer's Z

fly yellow · 05-29-2009, 06:40 PM

No offense, but I'm not sure I dig the off center mount. No front plate is the way to go. I would do it, but like I said before, I live in a Nazi state. I would have a ticket in about 5 minutes.

theDreamer · 05-30-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

No offense, but I'm not sure I dig the off center mount. No front plate is the way to go. I would do it, but like I said before, I live in a Nazi state. I would have a ticket in about 5 minutes.

I have now taken it off, it bugs me to much really. On the note of taking it off, I was easily able to reach down (without tools) and unscrew the holder. I drive through a very strict area, but I think my plan now is to leave the Stillen holder in the car somewhere and if I get pulled over just say it came loose and I was fixing it.

theDreamer · 05-30-2009, 04:45 PM

Here is mine, edited and unedited, I love the Fairlady Z badge but mine just feels...off.

theDreamer · 06-05-2009, 09:04 AM

Another update:

Last night was spent installing a new shifter, thanks to Stillen for a great price on the B&M short throw shifter. The instructions in the DIY are pretty much spot on which is what we followed for this install. I picked up a Razo white shift knob, but ended up going back to the stock shift knob. The Razo was very small and had no way of keeping the shift boot down which became more of a bother when shifting. I was able to snap a few pictures so enjoy.

Removal of the stock shift knob was a pain but was able to do it without destroying it at all, which is good since I am using it again.

miguez · 06-05-2009, 09:20 AM

I plan to reuse the stock shifter knob, what did you use to remove the stock shifter? Any recommendations?

Thanks,

theDreamer · 06-05-2009, 09:25 AM

Large set of channel locks and a shop rag, grabbed around the largest part of the shift knob up high. Was just very careful when twisting it off.

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Originally Posted by miguez

One interesting thing to think about this car cover is that if it allows a little water in, it allows a little water out. The problem with covers that don't allow any water through is exactly that, they will keep whatever humidity was in from getting out, and that might not be a good thing.

Good to note, thanks.

CBRich · 06-05-2009, 11:40 AM

Did you stabilize the shaft of the shifter while unscrewing the knob?

theDreamer · 06-05-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Did you stabilize the shaft of the shifter while unscrewing the knob?

We popped off the area around the shifter at first to look at a few things and then just used the channel locks and went at it. Nothing else holding the shifter.

BerkTech · 06-05-2009, 03:27 PM

awesome post and nice pics

CBRich · 06-05-2009, 07:33 PM

So I guess you don't feel the torque applied during removal of the knob will have any adverse affect on the shifter, transmission, etc.

theDreamer · 06-05-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

So I guess you don't feel the torque applied during removal of the knob will have any adverse affect on the shifter, transmission, etc.

We only tried to loosen it a little at a time, just trying to break the lock tight seal on the shifter. Kept an eye on the lower half and did not see much movement which would cause problems.

rednek01 · 06-08-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

So I guess you don't feel the torque applied during removal of the knob will have any adverse affect on the shifter, transmission, etc.

When I removed the shifter knob (thats me under Dreamer's car!

) it did take a decent amount of effort, however I seriously doubt you are going to hurt the shifter linkage by removing the knob so I wasn't worried about it and wouldn't worry about hurting anything. The install was super easy I didn't have to move the center console at all. The only tedious part was filing the bottom of the shifter cup so that it would allow the short throw to engage reverse. One word of advice tho is the boot underneath that covers the linkage is tricky to get on and the lip it sits in is a machined lip that is very sharp and I cut myself a couple times getting it back on there.

All in all it was easy and really improved the driving experience. The shifts are more distinct and there isn't a rubber feel to them anymore.

absolutexk · 06-06-2009, 03:28 AM

damn it, texas requires front license plates??

Also, nice car.

MightyBobo · 06-08-2009, 10:38 AM

How do you like your car cover? I'm in desperate need of one - birds have found my car to be a target, it seems.

theDreamer · 06-08-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

How do you like your car cover? I'm in desperate need of one - birds have found my car to be a target, it seems.

The few times I have used it I have liked the results after I take it off. I really should have used it this weekend and am pissed now, I washed the car on Saturday and did not drive this weekend and come out Monday morning and it is covered in dirt (tree, bugs, etc.).

05-29-2009, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	No offense, but I'm not sure I dig the off center mount. No front plate is the way to go. I would do it, but like I said before, I live in a Nazi state. I would have a ticket in about 5 minutes. zpuddmaster likes this. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

05-30-2009, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Here is mine, edited and unedited, I love the Fairlady Z badge but mine just feels...off. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-05-2009, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Another update: Last night was spent installing a new shifter, thanks to Stillen for a great price on the B&M short throw shifter. The instructions in the DIY are pretty much spot on which is what we followed for this install. I picked up a Razo white shift knob, but ended up going back to the stock shift knob. The Razo was very small and had no way of keeping the shift boot down which became more of a bother when shifting. I was able to snap a few pictures so enjoy. Removal of the stock shift knob was a pain but was able to do it without destroying it at all, which is good since I am using it again. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-05-2009, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
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06-08-2009, 10:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	How do you like your car cover? I'm in desperate need of one - birds have found my car to be a target, it seems. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

06-05-2009, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 182	I plan to reuse the stock shifter knob, what did you use to remove the stock shifter? Any recommendations? Thanks,

06-05-2009, 11:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Did you stabilize the shaft of the shifter while unscrewing the knob?

06-05-2009, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	So I guess you don't feel the torque applied during removal of the knob will have any adverse affect on the shifter, transmission, etc.

06-06-2009, 03:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
absolutexk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 Drives: 05 WRX Black 5Spd Rep Power: 17	damn it, texas requires front license plates?? Also, nice car.