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

Rjk370z · 09-04-2024, 04:46 PM

Some track photos.

abm89 · 09-05-2024, 02:25 PM

Z1 Drive belt installed at 155K miles. now waiting for fedex to get me my front endlinks. Ill keep the SPL endlinks as these are not broken and probably just need servicing (if that's even possible).

abm89 · 09-05-2024, 05:17 PM

Never mind. Parts got delayed so I'm leaving the car on stands.

edit: i just buttoned up everything else. Ill do the endlinks later

Rjk370z · 09-06-2024, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

Z1 Drive belt installed at 155K miles. now waiting for fedex to get me my front endlinks. Ill keep the SPL endlinks as these are not broken and probably just need servicing (if that's even possible).

What was the condition of the old belt? I dont think ive changed any belts.

cv129 · 09-09-2024, 03:35 PM

Patiently waiting for Z1 to send out the OEM V1 kit and wheels. To my surprise, rear bumper is showing “back ordered”, as everything else seems to be ready to go.

Unpainted Ikon wing and black Nissan emblems have arrived. Painted black door handles on the way. Going to try some different options on center caps (Nissan is gouging on one’s color matched to 13/14 Nismo wheels, it’s like $50+ EACH).

Wife’s car is black. Still deciding on painting the kit just black like the 2013, or the 2 tone black/gray like the 2014.

abm89 · 09-09-2024, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjk370z

What was the condition of the old belt? I dont think ive changed any belts.

It was OK. I previously replaced the belt at 90k which was factory recommended. This one has some wear but no major cracking. The outside of the belt looked pretty faded

abm89 · 09-09-2024, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Patiently waiting for Z1 to send out the OEM V1 kit and wheels. To my surprise, rear bumper is showing “back ordered”, as everything else seems to be ready to go.

Unpainted Ikon wing and black Nissan emblems have arrived. Painted black door handles on the way. Going to try some different options on center caps (Nissan is gouging on one’s color matched to 13/14 Nismo wheels, it’s like $50+ EACH).

Wife’s car is black. Still deciding on painting the kit just black like the 2013, or the 2 tone black/gray like the 2014.

Two tone on the bottom is cool, but paint the wing body color. I think that's where Nissan missed it

Tractionless · 09-22-2024, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by abm89

It was OK. I previously replaced the belt at 90k which was factory recommended. This one has some wear but no major cracking. The outside of the belt looked pretty faded

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Yup, replace per factory interval or 10 years max, cheap insurance especially if running on the track where you're going home when it breaks.

NorthStyle · 10-01-2024, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by markesc

Finally took the time to rip out the stock headlights and put some time into them!

I went with:

Morimoto D2S 5.0 projectors
Krylon Fusion Satin Black to go over the chrome garbage
Krylon Fusion Metallic Dark Metal to go over the bezels
Morimoto RetroRubber Butyl Glue
Nissan 370z to D2S 5.0 / G5 Brakets
Diode Dynamics HP5 LED Pure White 194 bulbs

Tools:

Morimoto SealSplitter - This is the best $14 spent for headlight work!! Get one!

Compression Clips - These help when resealing
Large white Zip Ties - These also help when resealing

These lights are a F'n nightmare... everything takes 3-5x longer than anticipated... Memorable moments include - little stupid things like the drivers side headlight removal has these awkward plastic clips from the wire harness into the side of headlight...the headlights barely fit in oven!! and resealing them = takes a few shots of in the oven + pushing clear lens + tightening zip ties, then back in oven, then adding screws, tightening...

For those wanting to embark on this adventure - just beware: plan to have several days off work - I took 4 days because I'm old/slow!

Day 1 = Bumper drop/headlight removal/disassembly of all parts
Day 2 = Painting bezels/country club chrome - 24 + hours to outgas/dry - I let them sit in the sun both outside and inside the house
Day 3 = Re-assembly/reinstall
Day 4 = Refinish external housing - 600-800-1000-1500 grit, 3m hard plastic and lens finish (this you MUST use on a buffer/drill - you WANT HEAT!!!) - once done - you'll have a CLEAR lens!! If you don't - then keep buffing!! If the lens is hazy - do not "just" spray the Meguiars finish. Final step: Alcohol wipe, then Meguiars headlight finish....

Now I finally have that Acura Tsx/S2000 clear cutoff... I am running some old bulbs but once I update those I'll get everyone a photo of the cutoffs...

Here is the finished light:

I was going to put some Morimoto profile pivot strips with the super strip covers over them so you're not looking at a WHITE LINE... however I wanted them horizontal mounted like the Supras... and well... just ran out of time to mount them properly and they do not flex/bend AT ALL to make the curve towards the parking light... so those are sitting here doing nothing...

If I add everything up - including the profile strips I didn't use - and trips to the hardware store - I think I spent about $450 roughly... still better than $1450 for the Morimotos...

This is really a time vs. $$$ thing... If you have time - do the retro - if you're rushed - bite the bullet and get the morimotos or try to drive a second car and send your lights off in the mail and have someone else do them.

Did you switch to STI-R lenses and if so, did you use any spacers?

abm89 · 10-01-2024, 11:22 AM

i'm tempted to mess with my original lights now that i have them off the car. I'd love to retrofit a new projector with updated HIDs on it. I guess it's just money and time at this point.

filip00 · 10-01-2024, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjk370z

Some track photos.

Am I the only one unable to see the pics?

abm89 · 10-07-2024, 02:47 PM

I did some experimentation with that Muffler deadening wrap on my "delete" pipe for the motordyne. It did taper the sound a bit, but the tone is still crap. I will instead just go back to the original. No big deal.

Meawhile, I'm going to replace the clutch pedal switch/stoppers and give the car a wash.

abm89 · 10-07-2024, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by filip00

Am I the only one unable to see the pics?

I can't see them either. I just liked the post figuring he went so fast the photos couldn't catch the car

Rjk370z · 10-09-2024, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by filip00

Am I the only one unable to see the pics?

Sorry buds.

Getting ready for another track event this friday.

Tractionless · 10-12-2024, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

i'm tempted to mess with my original lights now that i have them off the car. I'd love to retrofit a new projector with updated HIDs on it. I guess it's just money and time at this point.

From experience I suggest the Lasfit LED conversion with STi lenses over HID's.

Read below and PM with any questions if you like.

LASFIT Conversion Kit (HID to LED)

09-04-2024, 04:46 PM	#6466 (permalink)
Rjk370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 106 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10819	Some track photos. Rusty, abm89 and Kzonts like this. __________________ Last edited by Rjk370z; 10-09-2024 at 03:04 PM.

09-05-2024, 02:25 PM	#6467 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Z1 Drive belt installed at 155K miles. now waiting for fedex to get me my front endlinks. Ill keep the SPL endlinks as these are not broken and probably just need servicing (if that's even possible). __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

09-05-2024, 05:17 PM	#6468 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Never mind. Parts got delayed so I'm leaving the car on stands. edit: i just buttoned up everything else. Ill do the endlinks later __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build Last edited by abm89; 09-06-2024 at 11:55 AM.

09-09-2024, 03:35 PM	#6470 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,235 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Patiently waiting for Z1 to send out the OEM V1 kit and wheels. To my surprise, rear bumper is showing “back ordered”, as everything else seems to be ready to go. Unpainted Ikon wing and black Nissan emblems have arrived. Painted black door handles on the way. Going to try some different options on center caps (Nissan is gouging on one’s color matched to 13/14 Nismo wheels, it’s like $50+ EACH). Wife’s car is black. Still deciding on painting the kit just black like the 2013, or the 2 tone black/gray like the 2014. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

10-01-2024, 11:22 AM	#6475 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	i'm tempted to mess with my original lights now that i have them off the car. I'd love to retrofit a new projector with updated HIDs on it. I guess it's just money and time at this point. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

10-07-2024, 02:47 PM	#6477 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	I did some experimentation with that Muffler deadening wrap on my "delete" pipe for the motordyne. It did taper the sound a bit, but the tone is still crap. I will instead just go back to the original. No big deal. Meawhile, I'm going to replace the clutch pedal switch/stoppers and give the car a wash. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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