What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

2011 Nismo#91 · 01-17-2023, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless

Why did you go back to a traditional stereo from the Brainiac?

Well the immediate reason is when I upgraded my tablet the cover didn't fit correctly anymore and they don't make/sell on that does (the bottom buttons are covered). Going back to the original tablet I cracked the printed backing and just said, enough.

Don't get me wrong, I like the tablet, but it does have limitations, a few of which I managed to get around, others I couldn't. Volume, Phone, and backup camera being the top issues of mine.

Dreadnaught · 01-22-2023, 01:20 PM

Completed maintenance on my Z a few weeks ago.

Oil change using the Nissan 5W-30 Ester oil, Nissan filter and crush washer.

OEM engine air filters.

OEM cabin filter.

OEM right side hood/fender rubber seal.

OEM U shaped shield that goes under the car between the mid pipe and drive shaft.

OEM belt, belt tensioner and all three idler pulleys. There was a birdie in my engine bay.

Also had to lube up my front right brake pads since they were squeeking.

My Z is almost at 100k. I'm the original owner and it's been pretty solid.

Tractionless · 01-27-2023, 04:03 PM

Whiteline bushings into OE front UCA's and Carbon Fiber instrument cluster lid.

I went with bushings only over fully adjustable UCA's as at best the car is used for spirited street driving and I don't have an issue with tire wear due to OE suspension geometry. I noticed my front negative camber increasing over the past few alignments to the point were it was 0.01* from being out of spec. Picked up some 5k mile UCA's and slapped the bushings in. I don't notice any additional NVH over OE bushings and they may be even "smoother" as the UCA's I replaced had 13 years and 99,650 miles of wear. Feedback and responsiveness feel better than the worn OE units as well.

VaGntlmn · 02-17-2023, 10:49 AM

I bought a 3D printer a while ago, and I'm always looking for little things to do with it. I decided I didn't like the standard chrome Nissan hamburger center caps, and I couldn't find any others that I really liked, so I decided to create my own.
What do you think?

cubsfan51 · 02-22-2023, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaGntlmn

I bought a 3D printer a while ago, and I'm always looking for little things to do with it. I decided I didn't like the standard chrome Nissan hamburger center caps, and I couldn't find any others that I really liked, so I decided to create my own.
What do you think?

Did the same thing a couple of years ago, but didn't 3-D print the Z stickers. Bought them from a guy in Ukraine. Probably out of business now with all that's going on there, unfortunately.

loon · 02-17-2023, 11:25 AM

Same on the Gemini, love it.
Install was super quick with the right tools, the hardest part was figuring out the orientation because it’s an Australian manufacturer

PTYZ · 02-18-2023, 08:25 PM

Went to work and back!

Dreadnaught · 02-18-2023, 11:43 PM

Changed my oil with the Nissan 5W-30 ester oil and Nissan oil filter and crush washer.

Also drained and filled my coolant with Nissan blue coolant.

Finally, I got fuel at Chevron. Gotta love that Techron.

Z purrs like a kitten and runs like a gladiator.

Oh, I also installed a new Nizzan battery.

Tractionless · 03-04-2023, 10:16 AM

Coolant, 170* Stat.(trial), radiator and heater hoses w/metal mender. BTW Nissan thanks for the amazing access on the heater hoses!

Smokey Nagata · 03-06-2023, 10:54 AM

Replaced my defective headlight indicator lights(the small bulbs on the side of each light) with bright white leds that compliment my 6500 RCP hid bulbs. These little Auxito bulbs are bright but tend to burn themselves up rather quickly.

Checked the Zs suspension to ensure steering and suspension parts were in good working order.

Ben370 · 03-07-2023, 04:27 PM

Replaced my battery with a red top Optima because the old one kept leaking and corroding the positive terminal.

chowtoo · 03-08-2023, 11:27 AM

Today I thought of my 370 Z's being pulled out of their car bags so that I could drive them in warm weather. Just daydreaming, there is still snow on the ground.

filip00 · 03-09-2023, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chowtoo

Today I thought of my 370 Z's being pulled out of their car bags so that I could drive them in warm weather. Just daydreaming, there is still snow on the ground.

I'm getting more and more anxious as the time comes to pull the Z out of the garage and drive it. April 1st should be the appropriate time, and it's coming up in three weeks. During that time I still have several actions to complete my winter updates on the Z:
-install the diff brace
-install brake cooling
-install rack steering spacers
-refurbish the wheels

Timing is just right and I CAN'T WAIT to get the Z back on the road again

Uxi · 03-17-2023, 06:08 PM

CMAK v3
OS Giken STR (see thread)
New master cylinder

haZnismo · 03-18-2023, 10:24 AM

I have finally changed my wheels on my 2014 370z nismo! Got myself some 19'' Rays 57CR.
I have been wanting to change them since I bought my Z, not a fan of the OEM ones.

01-22-2023, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10140	Completed maintenance on my Z a few weeks ago. Oil change using the Nissan 5W-30 Ester oil, Nissan filter and crush washer. OEM engine air filters. OEM cabin filter. OEM right side hood/fender rubber seal. OEM U shaped shield that goes under the car between the mid pipe and drive shaft. OEM belt, belt tensioner and all three idler pulleys. There was a birdie in my engine bay. Also had to lube up my front right brake pads since they were squeeking. My Z is almost at 100k. I'm the original owner and it's been pretty solid. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service. Last edited by Dreadnaught; 01-22-2023 at 02:50 PM.

01-27-2023, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,357 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Whiteline bushings into OE front UCA's and Carbon Fiber instrument cluster lid. I went with bushings only over fully adjustable UCA's as at best the car is used for spirited street driving and I don't have an issue with tire wear due to OE suspension geometry. I noticed my front negative camber increasing over the past few alignments to the point were it was 0.01* from being out of spec. Picked up some 5k mile UCA's and slapped the bushings in. I don't notice any additional NVH over OE bushings and they may be even "smoother" as the UCA's I replaced had 13 years and 99,650 miles of wear. Feedback and responsiveness feel better than the worn OE units as well. __________________ Toys Not Tots Last edited by Tractionless; 01-27-2023 at 04:12 PM.

02-17-2023, 11:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
loon Base Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: FL Posts: 31 Drives: 2014 z34 Bl M6 Rep Power: 548	Same on the Gemini, love it. Install was super quick with the right tools, the hardest part was figuring out the orientation because it’s an Australian manufacturer __________________ Black 2014 370z Sport Touring MT \| FortuneAuto 500s \| 25mm Rears 20mm Fronts \| Invidia Gemini Exhaust

02-18-2023, 11:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10140	Changed my oil with the Nissan 5W-30 ester oil and Nissan oil filter and crush washer. Also drained and filled my coolant with Nissan blue coolant. Finally, I got fuel at Chevron. Gotta love that Techron. Z purrs like a kitten and runs like a gladiator. Oh, I also installed a new Nizzan battery. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service. Last edited by Dreadnaught; 02-18-2023 at 11:46 PM.

03-04-2023, 10:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,357 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Coolant, 170* Stat.(trial), radiator and heater hoses w/metal mender. BTW Nissan thanks for the amazing access on the heater hoses! __________________ Toys Not Tots

02-18-2023, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
PTYZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370Z RS Touring Rep Power: 3	Went to work and back!

03-06-2023, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smokey Nagata Base Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Japan Posts: 101 Drives: 2014 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 14767	Replaced my defective headlight indicator lights(the small bulbs on the side of each light) with bright white leds that compliment my 6500 RCP hid bulbs. These little Auxito bulbs are bright but tend to burn themselves up rather quickly. Checked the Zs suspension to ensure steering and suspension parts were in good working order.

03-07-2023, 04:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ben370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 72 Drives: [SOLD] 09 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 3365	Replaced my battery with a red top Optima because the old one kept leaking and corroding the positive terminal.

03-08-2023, 11:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4596	Today I thought of my 370 Z's being pulled out of their car bags so that I could drive them in warm weather. Just daydreaming, there is still snow on the ground.

03-17-2023, 06:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3599	CMAK v3 OS Giken STR (see thread) New master cylinder

03-18-2023, 10:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
haZnismo Base Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Switzerland Posts: 11 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z nismo Rep Power: 3	I have finally changed my wheels on my 2014 370z nismo! Got myself some 19'' Rays 57CR. I have been wanting to change them since I bought my Z, not a fan of the OEM ones.

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