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ZMan8 · 02-26-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

soooooo nice!

Can't wait for my ride in the beast

Meulen · 03-02-2015, 01:31 PM

Crap! I've been super busy starting a new business! Really excited about it, but in the meantime I realized my Z's battery was dead and won't take a charge. Any battery recommendations? I usually just get a mid grade battery for my car, so I have no idea what's good and want to get something good for the Z. Especially, since I don't drive it much and that's probably pretty tough on the battery. LMK what you guys like!

Ni55anPat · 03-02-2015, 04:42 PM

What's up fella's.

Anybody do some crazy mods during the winter? My setup is likely to stay the same.

Just bought a Jeep, putting some $$ in that

ZMan8 · 03-03-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

Crap! I've been super busy starting a new business! Really excited about it, but in the meantime I realized my Z's battery was dead and won't take a charge. Any battery recommendations? I usually just get a mid grade battery for my car, so I have no idea what's good and want to get something good for the Z. Especially, since I don't drive it much and that's probably pretty tough on the battery. LMK what you guys like!

Did you keep it on a battery tender during the winter months?

ZMan8 · 03-03-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

What's up fella's.

Anybody do some crazy mods during the winter? My setup is likely to stay the same.

Just bought a Jeep, putting some $$ in that

The Z stayed the same, I did also buy a new DD (again).

Meulen · 03-03-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Did you keep it on a battery tender during the winter months?

nope, I didn't bother. I was aware the battery was old and probably needed replacing before the winter

The Dimer · 03-03-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

What's up fella's.

Anybody do some crazy mods during the winter? My setup is likely to stay the same.

Just bought a Jeep, putting some $$ in that

I put winter tires on it for the first time in 4 years. Does that count as crazy?

Ni55anPat · 03-03-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

The Z stayed the same, I did also buy a new DD (again).

I was going to buy a new mazda as well....It was 50/50 but jumped on the Jeep bandwagon.

What trim did you get?

ZMan8 · 03-03-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Meulen

nope, I didn't bother. I was aware the battery was old and probably needed replacing before the winter

I would recommend it. My battery is 5 years old, still running strong.

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Originally Posted by The Dimer

I put winter tires on it for the first time in 4 years. Does that count as crazy?

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

I was going to buy a new mazda as well....It was 50/50 but jumped on the Jeep bandwagon.

What trim did you get?

I got the sport trim. Almost did Touring though. I figured I can swap wheels myself if I want nicer ones, and the fake leather wasn't really important for me.

osbornsm · 03-04-2015, 09:11 AM

I think i may be in the boat of swapping out seats / season.

Things i may now be changing for the winter:

Brake Ducts
Brake Rotors
Wheels
Tires
Oil Cooler
Swap driver's seat

There's some winter maintenance.

ZMan8 · 03-04-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

I think i may be in the boat of swapping out seats / season.

Things i may now be changing for the winter:

Brake Ducts
Brake Rotors
Wheels
Tires
Oil Cooler
Swap driver's seat

There's some winter maintenance.

My Z turns 5 years old this month

So This spring I may do some of the 30 k maintenance items just because of time.
Diff oil change
Trans oil change
brake bleed
Clutch bleed?
Time for a tire change (due to age

)

osbornsm · 03-05-2015, 12:55 PM

So... do you guys like stuff?

YEAH, stuff is amazing !!!

osbornsm · 03-05-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

My Z turns 5 years old this month

So This spring I may do some of the 30 k maintenance items just because of time.
Diff oil change
Trans oil change
brake bleed
Clutch bleed?
Time for a tire change (due to age

)

And just for reference, i've been changing my Diff / Trans fluid on my own aggressive schedule. Every 15k miles. But that includes track and winter duty as well. Food for thinking

ZMan8 · 03-05-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

And just for reference, i've been changing my Diff / Trans fluid on my own aggressive schedule. Every 15k miles. But that includes track and winter duty as well. Food for thinking

I'm at 15k right now

I'm really past due on the brake bleed/fluid change.

Will need to do that ASAP before I start driving.

Meulen · 03-06-2015, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I would recommend it. My battery is 5 years old, still running strong.

I got the sport trim. Almost did Touring though. I figured I can swap wheels myself if I want nicer ones, and the fake leather wasn't really important for me.

I usually replace batteries after 5 years anyhow. There was no point having it on the tender when I knew I was going to change it

I've got 23k on my Z. Did the brakes when I changed to SS lines and 2 piece rotors. I need to do the diff/clutch/trans fluid though!

03-02-2015, 01:31 PM	#2642 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Crap! I've been super busy starting a new business! Really excited about it, but in the meantime I realized my Z's battery was dead and won't take a charge. Any battery recommendations? I usually just get a mid grade battery for my car, so I have no idea what's good and want to get something good for the Z. Especially, since I don't drive it much and that's probably pretty tough on the battery. LMK what you guys like! __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

03-04-2015, 09:11 AM	#2650 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	I think i may be in the boat of swapping out seats / season. Things i may now be changing for the winter: Brake Ducts Brake Rotors Wheels Tires Oil Cooler Swap driver's seat There's some winter maintenance. ZMan8 likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

03-05-2015, 12:55 PM	#2652 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	So... do you guys like stuff? YEAH, stuff is amazing !!! ZMan8 likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 19	What's up fella's. Anybody do some crazy mods during the winter? My setup is likely to stay the same. Just bought a Jeep, putting some $$ in that