What are some of the little things?

Leingod · 04-18-2015, 12:51 PM

I pick up my 09 Z this Monday. The excitement is starting to set in and I want to be well versed on everything it can possibly do. What are some of the little things about the car that most people don't realize or look at until you own one? I know i'll be fixing the oil problem foremost since the track in an hr away from me and I'll be pulling the steering lock fuse in the dealership parking lot. haha.

I already know all the ladies will want to have the "le sexy" time with me and that it can hold a slurpee in the cup holder while going 80mph flat under semi around a canyon corner. But what else did you guys love for the small things after getting yours?

kenchan · 04-18-2015, 01:50 PM

owner's manual located behind passenger seat..

Leingod · 04-18-2015, 01:53 PM

Psht. Mines located in the glove box. I'll be to busy shifting to read that haahaha. I did want to ask Ken since I slightly stalked your profile. What wheels are you running? They look amazing.

kenchan · 04-18-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Psht. Mines located in the glove box. I'll be to busy shifting to read that haahaha. I did want to ask Ken since I slightly stalked your profile. What wheels are you running? They look amazing.

thanks, those are WEDS SA55M's in 19 size.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 04-18-2015, 02:05 PM

New custom plate.

Leingod · 04-18-2015, 02:08 PM

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New custom plate.

Options are Zyal8tr or zyabye or Zlow

kynseon · 04-18-2015, 02:33 PM

wash your car, get a beer, sit and stare.

Leingod · 04-18-2015, 02:35 PM

Ommegang Black ale or Saranac Prism is the question hahaha

alcheng · 04-18-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I pick up my 09 Z this Monday. The excitement is starting to set in and I want to be well versed on everything it can possibly do. What are some of the little things about the car that most people don't realize or look at until you own one? I know i'll be fixing the oil problem foremost since the track in an hr away from me and I'll be pulling the steering lock fuse in the dealership parking lot. haha.

I already know all the ladies will want to have the "le sexy" time with me and that it can hold a slurpee in the cup holder while going 80mph flat under semi around a canyon corner. But what else did you guys love for the small things after getting yours?

make sure the ignition is at "on" position when you pull the fuse....

Leingod · 04-18-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

make sure the ignition is at "on" position when you pull the fuse....

Wouldn't be my first engine that has exploded. Evidently Cobalts don't like 256ET turbos at 17+ psi on a test tune. Lesson learned.

alcheng · 04-18-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Wouldn't be my first engine that has exploded. Evidently Cobalts don't like 256ET turbos at 17+ psi on a test tune. Lesson learned.

Leingod · 04-18-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Upgraded the turbo. Got new tune and still tweaking it. Engine didn't like the tune. Engine goes boom. Story /End

SwissCheese · 04-20-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Wouldn't be my first engine that has exploded. Evidently Cobalts don't like 256ET turbos at 17+ psi on a test tune. Lesson learned.

How did you like the TC Cobalt (before the problems)? I had an 04 Saturn Ion Redline (equivalent to the supercharged Cobalts, as I'm sure you know) before I picked up my '12 NISMO. I had that car for about 10 years and loved every second of it.

I've contemplated picking up a TC Cobalt, but probably won't any time soon. I'd love to have one, but I can't justify buying one when I already have the Z to keep me happy.

MR.nismo · 04-20-2015, 10:29 PM

Since you are in Rome, I would suggest weather tech mats. I know how messy could get up there. I was stationed at FT. Drum 8 years ago.
The other basic thing is to replace the cabin filter. If it has not been replaced in a long time, this will give it a newer car smell.
Third, check the brake pads, Z brake pads are not what you want to have full confidence until you check them.
Lastly, welcome to the Z life, enjoy your vehicle, be a good and safe driver and check around here frequently for info, any help, any suggestions and advice.
Cheers!!!!

onzedge · 04-21-2015, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Wouldn't be my first engine that has exploded. Evidently Cobalts don't like 256ET turbos at 17+ psi on a test tune. Lesson learned.

Heroic.

04-18-2015, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	What are some of the little things? I pick up my 09 Z this Monday. The excitement is starting to set in and I want to be well versed on everything it can possibly do. What are some of the little things about the car that most people don't realize or look at until you own one? I know i'll be fixing the oil problem foremost since the track in an hr away from me and I'll be pulling the steering lock fuse in the dealership parking lot. haha. I already know all the ladies will want to have the "le sexy" time with me and that it can hold a slurpee in the cup holder while going 80mph flat under semi around a canyon corner. But what else did you guys love for the small things after getting yours? __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

04-18-2015, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	owner's manual located behind passenger seat.. onzedge, alcheng, Tigger and 1 others like this.

04-18-2015, 01:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Psht. Mines located in the glove box. I'll be to busy shifting to read that haahaha. I did want to ask Ken since I slightly stalked your profile. What wheels are you running? They look amazing. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,011 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	New custom plate. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

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04-18-2015, 02:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Ommegang Black ale or Saranac Prism is the question hahaha __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

04-20-2015, 10:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 51 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	Since you are in Rome, I would suggest weather tech mats. I know how messy could get up there. I was stationed at FT. Drum 8 years ago. The other basic thing is to replace the cabin filter. If it has not been replaced in a long time, this will give it a newer car smell. Third, check the brake pads, Z brake pads are not what you want to have full confidence until you check them. Lastly, welcome to the Z life, enjoy your vehicle, be a good and safe driver and check around here frequently for info, any help, any suggestions and advice. Cheers!!!! __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

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