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tiger123 · 03-29-2013, 12:32 PM

ZMan, I see you use Redline Oil. I just did my oil change the other day and used Nissan Ester Oil.

Would like to hear you comments regarding both Redline and Nissan Oil and why you choose one over the other.

Also, what type of filter do you use?

My friend swears by Amsoil Oil and says it is the best of all of them. He says it is so good, you can actually list it as a Mod.........JK, lol.

ZMan8 · 03-29-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

It is supposed to be in the mid 50's today here in the Western Burbs. Oh yea, that's what I am talking about. Will be washing the Z and detailing the Z today. I may wait until Saturday, may top 60, until the rain comes later in the day though.

Weather looking good for the upcoming meets. Looking good!!

Today I will be receiving a little package from FedEx. I ordered a JDM Rear Fog with Harness and the GT-R Dome Lights from Z1 Motorsports. Will be installing them today. Hopefully the Rear Fog is not that much of a PITA. I hear Nissan used a enormous amount of Loctite back there.

ZMan8 · 03-29-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

ZMan, I see you use Redline Oil. I just did my oil change the other day and used Nissan Ester Oil.

Would like to hear you comments regarding both Redline and Nissan Oil and why you choose one over the other.

Also, what type of filter do you use?

My friend swears by Amsoil Oil and says it is the best of all of them. He says it is so good, you can actually list it as a Mod.........JK, lol.

I used Nissan ester for first 4 changes and redline for last year. Nissan ester is group IV and redline is groupV so it's technically a better oil . I have noticed cooler temps when pushing the car.(5-10 degrees cooler with redline) also from many reviews on this forum redline lasts longer.

So I highly recommend it. Amsoil is probably comparable but I haven't really heard much or read reviews on here.

I use puralator filters but one size bigger than recommend .

tiger123 · 03-29-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I used Nissan ester for first 4 changes and redline for last year. Nissan ester is group IV and redline is groupV so it's technically a better oil . I have noticed cooler temps when pushing the car.(5-10 degrees cooler with redline) also from many reviews on this forum redline lasts longer.

So I highly recommend it. Amsoil is probably comparable but I haven't really heard much or read reviews on here.

I use puralator filters but one size bigger than recommend .

Thanks.

How often do you change your oil?

The Dimer · 03-29-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

It is supposed to be in the mid 50's today here in the Western Burbs. Oh yea, that's what I am talking about. Will be washing the Z and detailing the Z today. I may wait until Saturday, may top 60, until the rain comes later in the day though.

Weather looking good for the upcoming meets. Looking good!!

Today I will be receiving a little package from FedEx. I ordered a JDM Rear Fog with Harness and the GT-R Dome Lights from Z1 Motorsports. Will be installing them today. Hopefully the Rear Fog is not that much of a PITA. I hear Nissan used a enormous amount of Loctite back there.

Did the rear fog on mine last year. It was not the most fun I've had installing a part, I can tell you that.

There are two nuts if I remember correctly. We got one off without a hitch, but the second one was so stuck that instead of turning or stripping the nut, it turned the bolt on the inside of the plug and torn right through the plastic housing. Had to end up cutting the nut and I only use one to hold the light in place.

ZMan8 · 03-29-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger123

Thanks.

How often do you change your oil?

Twice a year right before storage and soon after taking it out of storage

ZMan8 · 03-30-2013, 11:21 AM

Cant believe im excited for rain tonight. 30% chance

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NFSZ86 · 03-30-2013, 11:41 AM

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Cant believe im excited for rain tonight. 30% chance

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Yup and then did u see the forecast everything over 50s I'm taking the car out the 10th

The Dimer · 03-30-2013, 04:45 PM

Gave the car a bath this morning and put the mustache on. Fang cover is on its way along with a GTR push start button.

ZMan8 · 03-30-2013, 05:25 PM

looks good. Im thinking about gtr button as well...its subtle mod and will match interior better.

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One_Quick_Z · 03-30-2013, 06:36 PM

Oh Snap!

DAN

znakos · 03-31-2013, 09:36 PM

GT-R button is a must. Just did mine a week ago and its an easy install. Way better looking than stock. Looks more like a metallic red. Looks sweet when the light hits it and in the dark its definitely not as annoying as that stock orange light up one. Anyone still going to that meet in Chicago on April 14th?

ZMan8 · 03-31-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by znakos

GT-R button is a must. Just did mine a week ago and its an easy install. Way better looking than stock. Looks more like a metallic red. Looks sweet when the light hits it and in the dark its definitely not as annoying as that stock orange light up one. Anyone still going to that meet in Chicago on April 14th?

I think we have about 9 or 10 already confirmed as going to the meet.

znakos · 04-01-2013, 12:36 AM

Sweet. Ill be there for sure. Ill assume this thread will be the place to look if there are any location or time changes then.

ZMan8 · 04-01-2013, 02:47 AM

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Sweet. Ill be there for sure. Ill assume this thread will be the place to look if there are any location or time changes then.

Yes ill post any updates in this thread and if you have facebook you can follow there as well: join the group "370z car club of chicago"

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03-29-2013, 12:32 PM	#901 (permalink)
tiger123 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 367 Drives: 09 AT Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	Redline Oil ZMan, I see you use Redline Oil. I just did my oil change the other day and used Nissan Ester Oil. Would like to hear you comments regarding both Redline and Nissan Oil and why you choose one over the other. Also, what type of filter do you use? My friend swears by Amsoil Oil and says it is the best of all of them. He says it is so good, you can actually list it as a Mod.........JK, lol. __________________ G2\|\|Berk CBE/HFC\|\|LED In-Out\|\|35% Tint\|\|V1\|\|GT-R Dome Lights\|\|JDM Rear Fog Light\|\|Z Speed Undershroud (SS)\|\|Red GT-R Start Button\|\|StopTech Rotors\|\|Project MU\|\|Z1 Oil Cooler\|\|EcuTek\|\|

03-30-2013, 11:21 AM	#907 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Cant believe im excited for rain tonight. 30% chance Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-30-2013, 04:45 PM	#909 (permalink)
The Dimer Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 632 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	Gave the car a bath this morning and put the mustache on. Fang cover is on its way along with a GTR push start button. __________________ K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post-MAF Tubes, FI 18" CF TDX, TWM Short Throw Shifter w/ A6 Leopard Knob, 'esfourteen' clutch helper spring, 'kellyefields' hood struts.

03-30-2013, 05:25 PM	#910 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	looks good. Im thinking about gtr button as well...its subtle mod and will match interior better. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 znakos likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-30-2013, 06:36 PM	#911 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Oh Snap! DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

03-31-2013, 09:36 PM	#912 (permalink)
znakos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 392 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 14	GT-R button is a must. Just did mine a week ago and its an easy install. Way better looking than stock. Looks more like a metallic red. Looks sweet when the light hits it and in the dark its definitely not as annoying as that stock orange light up one. Anyone still going to that meet in Chicago on April 14th? ZMan8 likes this. __________________ Berk CBE \| Berk HFC \| Stillen G3 \| M370 \| Swift/SPL \| GT-R \| 180° Headlights \| JP Vizage Lip

04-01-2013, 12:36 AM	#914 (permalink)
znakos Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 392 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 14	Sweet. Ill be there for sure. Ill assume this thread will be the place to look if there are any location or time changes then. __________________ Berk CBE \| Berk HFC \| Stillen G3 \| M370 \| Swift/SPL \| GT-R \| 180° Headlights \| JP Vizage Lip

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