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

ed_423

Installed some zoom engineering mirrors!

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abm89

I already have that combo haha. It was ok, but my projector is likely burned out.

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Tractionless

Can you enlighten me (pun intended) on how a housing can be burned out?

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Tractionless

Did the same after seeing the recent post here about them. I taped them over my oe mirrors first to make sure they'd provide a better view than OE with the small convex lenses I added to the outside of each mirror and they definitely do!!

The view is wider and image much larger then squinting to see what's in the 1.25" convex. I was also curious if they'd be too dark due to the bluing when viewed through tint, they are not, the blue mostly goes away and the image is clear. I haven't driven at night yet to comment on the anti-glare feature. The drivers side took some experimenting with attachment tape as Zooms are shaped for dual convex lenses on the JMD models; whereas, our US Model only has it on the passenger side.

I also found self adhesive micro suede and covered the interior A-pilars which helps match the dash mat and plastic trim above the door sill plate that the wife's stiletto's likes to scratch up.

I may attempt to do the headliner with it as well as the material is very forgiving to work with which was a pleasant surprise.

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ed_423

got some free swag from Nissan!

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Inflaymes

Changed just the oil today with cheaper Synthetic instead of Amsoil for winter hibernation. Off the ramps and into the garage and on the trickle charger.

Took a drive around the city with the dog, got gas to top off and added Stabil. Going to be 30s and 40s from here on out in Iowa.

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Rjk370z

Took the Z to work today. Its pretty cool to see other Z owners on the road. Saw a white nismo and grey sport on the drive. Show some love

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abm89

Saturday, I replaced my handbrake hardware on the rear axle. turns out i was down to the metal on the parking brake, lol. Unfortunately that warped my 2 piece hat and i couldn't get it on after installing the new hardware and shoes. Thankfully I had some used blanks from my mom's car, so i cleaned them up and threw them on. i'll probably just go to regular 1-piece slotted in the rear when i refresh the rotors next year.

I had the front wheel clicking sound for a while and finally fixed that. The hub ring was seized onto the hub itself, so I had to cut it off. Took the rotor off and did a quick clean and used some copper grease before putting evertything back together. It's much better. The passenger side was not as bad, but I cleaned around the hub and greased it as well.

Currently running 93-octane and the car just feels SLOW haha. Small price to pay to keep everything running well. I'll go back to E85 once that tank is done.

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abm89

Not the housing, the projector. The reflective surface in the projector itself can get burned out over time.

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Tractionless

Interesting thanks, had no idea. What are the symptoms of the projector burnout?

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Uxi

Took it to the shop since getting slipping on 2nd/3rd gear 3500-4500 rpm. Looks like my Os Giken STR only lasted about 19 months and 4-5k miles and now needs a rebuild. :\

At least my Z1 sunshade came after 2 months (got it last week after ordering Sep 7).

cv129

Picking the body kit tomorrow. Went with black all black on the wing instead of the gray, and small difference in how the side skirt two-tone is done.

Bonus: client’s 190E Evo II with center lock and AP BBK is heading back home. Shop is using that real one as measurement to build a clone for the same owner.

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Rjk370z

^^Wow. Beautiful 190E!

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ed_423

which shop did you go to? im also in socal so would be nice to see where other Z enthusiasts go to for work on their cars!

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ed_423

i agree, i feel like i don't see them as much anymore. so everytime i see a non-clapped out one i always give a peace sign or something haha

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