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

ColtronZ · 11-08-2018, 05:35 PM

Played with my pops and bangs map on EcuTek. Sounded cool and also shot some flame's according to my friend who was behind.

My thought is, this can't be good for the car but I'm sure people run that map all the time so how bad can it really be?

Nixin · 11-08-2018, 07:05 PM

I managed to get the Z winterized and into storage. The only things I didn't complete were the oil change and to put the cover on the Z. The cover goes on tomorrow. The oil change will have to wait until spring.

ZSerg · 11-08-2018, 08:40 PM

Dropped off my AeroWorkz 13+ front lip ( FRP/ Carbon Fiber) at the body shop for paint. Cant wait!

Ian B · 11-08-2018, 09:44 PM

Dropped by Austin Z Clinic today and the owner Kevin put the car on the lift rack to see if the power steering pump and lower control arm needed replacement. Of course, the dealer is full of sh!t and not needed at this time. He did recommend transmission fluid and spark plugs replaced since car has 103k miles and no telling the last time the previous owner did either if at all. I just got the car about 4 months ago and want to bring it up to date and continue using it as my DD. I work into late in the night and can not have a breakdown in some of the shady areas where the clinic and the hospitals are located. Both jobs will be done by Kevin next week.

Ian B

ChopsZ · 11-08-2018, 10:33 PM

I drove with a lead foot today... Well, I always do, but more so today. Bunch of morons on the road or something.

First, on my way into work this morning, I pull out in front of traffic and nail it. 1st gear gripped and I took off hard, 2nd gear however lit up the tires and I roasted them for quite a bit up the road, rpms hoovering around 7k the entire time! Looked in the rear view and saw the traffic way back there behind me driving through a white cloud of smoke. LOL

Then on the way home tonight, lightly raining out, no one out on the road in either direction, I took off at one light, rolled into the throttle in 1st, then gave 2nd and 3rd hell! Had a tail happy Z for probably close to a 1/4 mile, at about a max of 50 mph, which is the speed limit anyway.

Yeah, I love my Z... And my one brother still can't understand how I barely manage 200 miles to a tank! Hahaha

ramoszx12r · 11-09-2018, 04:43 PM

Change the oil and filter, wash and wax, clean condition the inside.
back in the garage car cover on. Ready for the spring, can not wait.

Hotrodz · 11-09-2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I drove with a lead foot today... Well, I always do, but more so today. Bunch of morons on the road or something.

First, on my way into work this morning, I pull out in front of traffic and nail it. 1st gear gripped and I took off hard, 2nd gear however lit up the tires and I roasted them for quite a bit up the road, rpms hoovering around 7k the entire time! Looked in the rear view and saw the traffic way back there behind me driving through a white cloud of smoke. LOL

Then on the way home tonight, lightly raining out, no one out on the road in either direction, I took off at one light, rolled into the throttle in 1st, then gave 2nd and 3rd hell! Had a tail happy Z for probably close to a 1/4 mile, at about a max of 50 mph, which is the speed limit anyway.

Yeah, I love my Z... And my one brother still can't understand how I barely manage 200 miles to a tank! Hahaha

It is about smiles per mile not miles per gallon!

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ChopsZ · 11-09-2018, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

It is about smiles per mile not miles per gallon!

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Exactly!

And I'm not one to go ripping up tires either (pointless and a waste of money). But since the ole' girl decided to let lose in 2nd gear for no reason, I decided to go along with it and let her do her thing.

I really need to get her on a dyno sometime and see what she's making. She's got some power under the hood for sure.

The last time my brother drove her (he had the '16 Magma Sport 6-speed), he said she feels like she's in attack mode all the time, always eager and ready to pounce at a moment's notice. He said his Z felt like a Cadillac by comparison. LOL

And I've just realized something. Over all the years and vehicles I've owned (close to 20), I have NEVER referred to any of them as a "he" or a "she". Hmm...

Zingston · 11-11-2018, 09:39 PM

http://www.the370z.com/members/zings...-211411543.jpg

Oil change...

Viraemia · 11-11-2018, 09:57 PM

Picked up Art Pipes today in preparation of next year's exhaust setup.

mults · 11-12-2018, 10:27 AM

Yesterday was the dreaded "putting the car away for the season". It only takes about an hour to rearrange the garage, wipe her down, put on the wheel dollies and battery tender. My wife helps me push it into position, I throw on the cover and now have to wait about 5 months.

At least we can park our other cars into the garage as the "snow season" is upon us.

GLgod · 11-12-2018, 11:39 AM

Was doing a general end of season detailing on Saturday and happened to be under the rear on replacing the brake bleeder caps that rotted off. Saw my diff bushing blew... Looks like I have my winter project already lined up.

Rusty · 11-12-2018, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLgod

Was doing a general end of season detailing on Saturday and happened to be under the rear on replacing the brake bleeder caps that rotted off. Saw my diff bushing blew... Looks like I have my winter project already lined up.

Bring to the house. I can change it. Done a couple already.

markesc · 11-12-2018, 07:43 PM

Finally got around to installing the Philips CBI bulbs

Install = Easy. A lot easier than I thought it would be and my mechanic level is about a 2 outta 10! Was easiest to use the stock jack, turn the wheel, lift the side up just a bit, allowed for plenty of room to get in there (midget hands would have helped)!

Excited for my first night drive. The stock bulbs really go to crap after that 4.5 year mark it seems (maybe I'm just getting old).

Tip: Use your cell phone to take photos to ensure you have the bulb oriented the correct way, stupid clip thing seated correctly, etc. That removed a great deal of frustration in the process. A headlamp helps a ton as well. Bulb has 2 notches, one at 12 and 1 at 1 O'Clock positions.

mishuko · 11-13-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Bring to the house. I can change it. Done a couple already.

Can i swing by? Ill pay in but stuff, beer and awkward company.

11-08-2018, 09:44 PM	#2449 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	Dropped by Austin Z Clinic today and the owner Kevin put the car on the lift rack to see if the power steering pump and lower control arm needed replacement. Of course, the dealer is full of sh!t and not needed at this time. He did recommend transmission fluid and spark plugs replaced since car has 103k miles and no telling the last time the previous owner did either if at all. I just got the car about 4 months ago and want to bring it up to date and continue using it as my DD. I work into late in the night and can not have a breakdown in some of the shady areas where the clinic and the hospitals are located. Both jobs will be done by Kevin next week. Ian B TreeSemdyZee, JARblue, Rusty and 1 others like this.

11-08-2018, 10:33 PM	#2450 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	I drove with a lead foot today... Well, I always do, but more so today. Bunch of morons on the road or something. First, on my way into work this morning, I pull out in front of traffic and nail it. 1st gear gripped and I took off hard, 2nd gear however lit up the tires and I roasted them for quite a bit up the road, rpms hoovering around 7k the entire time! Looked in the rear view and saw the traffic way back there behind me driving through a white cloud of smoke. LOL Then on the way home tonight, lightly raining out, no one out on the road in either direction, I took off at one light, rolled into the throttle in 1st, then gave 2nd and 3rd hell! Had a tail happy Z for probably close to a 1/4 mile, at about a max of 50 mph, which is the speed limit anyway. Yeah, I love my Z... And my one brother still can't understand how I barely manage 200 miles to a tank! Hahaha Hotrodz, Ghostvette, wideglideleon and 2 others like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

11-09-2018, 04:43 PM	#2451 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	Change the oil and filter, wash and wax, clean condition the inside. back in the garage car cover on. Ready for the spring, can not wait. __________________ Tony Ramos

11-11-2018, 09:39 PM	#2454 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684370	http://www.the370z.com/members/zings...-211411543.jpg Oil change... Last edited by Zingston; 11-11-2018 at 09:49 PM.

11-11-2018, 09:57 PM	#2455 (permalink)
Viraemia Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 76 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 3363	Picked up Art Pipes today in preparation of next year's exhaust setup. wideglideleon likes this.

11-08-2018, 05:35 PM	#2446 (permalink)
ColtronZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 310 Drives: 17 370z Rep Power: 6295	Played with my pops and bangs map on EcuTek. Sounded cool and also shot some flame's according to my friend who was behind. My thought is, this can't be good for the car but I'm sure people run that map all the time so how bad can it really be?

11-08-2018, 07:05 PM	#2447 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	I managed to get the Z winterized and into storage. The only things I didn't complete were the oil change and to put the cover on the Z. The cover goes on tomorrow. The oil change will have to wait until spring.

11-08-2018, 08:40 PM	#2448 (permalink)
ZSerg Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tampa Posts: 136 Drives: 2015-370z-Black-Manu Rep Power: 8	Dropped off my AeroWorkz 13+ front lip ( FRP/ Carbon Fiber) at the body shop for paint. Cant wait!

11-12-2018, 10:27 AM	#2456 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	Yesterday was the dreaded "putting the car away for the season". It only takes about an hour to rearrange the garage, wipe her down, put on the wheel dollies and battery tender. My wife helps me push it into position, I throw on the cover and now have to wait about 5 months. At least we can park our other cars into the garage as the "snow season" is upon us. old guy and MplsPete like this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

11-12-2018, 11:39 AM	#2457 (permalink)
GLgod Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 9 Drives: 2014 370Z Touring Rep Power: 7	Was doing a general end of season detailing on Saturday and happened to be under the rear on replacing the brake bleeder caps that rotted off. Saw my diff bushing blew... Looks like I have my winter project already lined up. Hotrodz, mishuko and wideglideleon like this.

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