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

ColtronZ · 05-01-2019, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian B

Cat exhaust received today, will have Kevin w Z Clinic install tomorrow and report back how the drive to work sounded and hopefully couple of pictures and a video.

Ian B

I ran that for a few months, it gets the job done for sound.

Ian B · 05-01-2019, 03:23 PM

Cat exhaust installed and sounds great without drowning cabin. Unfortunately the tips are hitting the side of the bumper and Kevin was not able to adjust away from bumper. He suggested to take to muffler shop as they can fix it and avoid burning the bumper. Going tomorrow to see if a muffler shop near me can fix it. Meinke said they csn put heat on the hangers to bend and have tip not rest against the bumper and cause damage. Will post photo and sound later today.

Ian B

/Angelo350Z/ · 05-01-2019, 04:18 PM

I haven't posted in a while so here goes...bought some Bridgestone S007As and dropped off the OG TE37s for reconditioning to swap the CR2Ps out. I've been running the Work wheels since 2015 and they are a pain in the *** to clean. Plus I'm tired of looking at the Rays in my guest room.

SomeBoredGuy · 05-01-2019, 04:34 PM

After checking ground clearance entering my driveway and speed bumps in my neighborhood. I installed the factory front lip, left and right front air guides.

Ian B · 05-01-2019, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian B

Cat exhaust installed and sounds great without drowning cabin. Unfortunately the tips are hitting the side of the bumper and Kevin was not able to adjust away from bumper. He suggested to take to muffler shop as they can fix it and avoid burning the bumper. Going tomorrow to see if a muffler shop near me can fix it. Meinke said they csn put heat on the hangers to bend and have tip not rest against the bumper and cause damage. Will post photo and sound later today.

Ian B

Here is a pic of tip hitting bumper. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Ian B

BettyZ · 05-01-2019, 06:49 PM

Remove the 3 bolts holding the hanger rubber doohickey. Add at least .25 inches of washers to each bolt between the car body and the triangle. That should give you space. It's what I did for my FI exhaust to level them out.

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Ian B · 05-01-2019, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

Remove the 3 bolts holding the hanger rubber doohickey. Add at least .25 inches of washers to each bolt between the car body and the triangle. That should give you space. It's what I did for my FI exhaust to level them out.

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Damn it, I had seen this exact same thing on YouTube and forgot all about it. Thanks for the idea. That will be a quick easy fix.

Ian B

BettyZ · 05-01-2019, 08:38 PM

You're welcome! Enjoy not having to spend the $300 the shop would charge to heat and bend your hangers lol

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BettyZ · 05-01-2019, 10:22 PM

Also, if you're still not satisfied with the alignment: your exhaust is basically two 10-12 foot long pipes with multiple angles and axes. Changing the angle of the pipes attached to the cats by a few degrees will produce a biiiiiig difference at the tips. It's a pain in the *** but you gotta loosen everything up a little bit and play with it

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Jonitus · 05-02-2019, 12:28 AM

Today I finished up my stereo system install:

Pioneer H/U
Memphis Audio 2.75" in dash corners
JBL GT 6.5" in doors
Rockford Fosgate 8' powered subwoofer in cargo area directly behind seats

*I modified the two empty switch plates in the area with the cup holder to hold the volume knob for the subwoofer and the external USB for the H/U

I cleaned the entire car from its 300+ mile road trip I took on Monday. Inside and out.

I changed out the shift boot for a REAL leather one with matching stitching, as well as installed a new shift boot retainer and shift knob.

I changed out the interior lighting, cargo light, and license plate lights for bright LED bulbs.

...basically I was just putzing around. Easy little projects, but satisfying.

Rusty · 05-02-2019, 12:34 AM

The last couple of days, I've been busy.

Finish the up-grade from 2" brake duct cooling hose to 3". That was a PITA.

The front ARP front splitter is almost done. Just have to figure out some splash shielding in the front fender well.

Started to install the FE Designs fender vents.

Ghostvette · 05-02-2019, 08:49 AM

Walked by mine sitting in the garage, hooked up to the battery tender. Too much rain and too many stupid people with brokeass cars on the road.

Leingod · 05-02-2019, 08:53 AM

I think mine is under a car cover somewhere still.....

bunk · 05-02-2019, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian B

Cat exhaust installed and sounds great without drowning cabin. Unfortunately the tips are hitting the side of the bumper and Kevin was not able to adjust away from bumper. He suggested to take to muffler shop as they can fix it and avoid burning the bumper. Going tomorrow to see if a muffler shop near me can fix it. Meinke said they csn put heat on the hangers to bend and have tip not rest against the bumper and cause damage. Will post photo and sound later today.

Ian B

Which CBE did you get? If you already mentioned and I missed it, I apolgize!

BettyZ · 05-02-2019, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonitus

Today I finished up my stereo system install:

Pioneer H/U

Memphis Audio 2.75" in dash corners

JBL GT 6.5" in doors

Rockford Fosgate 8' powered subwoofer in cargo area directly behind seats

*I modified the two empty switch plates in the area with the cup holder to hold the volume knob for the subwoofer and the external USB for the H/U

I cleaned the entire car from its 300+ mile road trip I took on Monday. Inside and out.

I changed out the shift boot for a REAL leather one with matching stitching, as well as installed a new shift boot retainer and shift knob.

I changed out the interior lighting, cargo light, and license plate lights for bright LED bulbs.

...basically I was just putzing around. Easy little projects, but satisfying.

I find the little touches to be almost as fun as the megaprojects.

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05-01-2019, 03:23 PM	#2987 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	Cat exhaust installed and sounds great without drowning cabin. Unfortunately the tips are hitting the side of the bumper and Kevin was not able to adjust away from bumper. He suggested to take to muffler shop as they can fix it and avoid burning the bumper. Going tomorrow to see if a muffler shop near me can fix it. Meinke said they csn put heat on the hangers to bend and have tip not rest against the bumper and cause damage. Will post photo and sound later today. Ian B old guy, ZontheRocks, Falconquey and 1 others like this.

05-01-2019, 04:18 PM	#2988 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	I haven't posted in a while so here goes...bought some Bridgestone S007As and dropped off the OG TE37s for reconditioning to swap the CR2Ps out. I've been running the Work wheels since 2015 and they are a pain in the * to clean. Plus I'm tired of looking at the Rays in my guest room. Memphis370Z, old guy, ZontheRocks and 2 others like this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT**

05-01-2019, 06:49 PM	#2991 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Remove the 3 bolts holding the hanger rubber doohickey. Add at least .25 inches of washers to each bolt between the car body and the triangle. That should give you space. It's what I did for my FI exhaust to level them out. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk cv129, madwi, Sway and 5 others like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

05-01-2019, 08:38 PM	#2993 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	You're welcome! Enjoy not having to spend the $300 the shop would charge to heat and bend your hangers lol Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk ZontheRocks and Zingston like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

05-01-2019, 10:22 PM	#2994 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Also, if you're still not satisfied with the alignment: your exhaust is basically two 10-12 foot long pipes with multiple angles and axes. Changing the angle of the pipes attached to the cats by a few degrees will produce a biiiiiig difference at the tips. It's a pain in the *** but you gotta loosen everything up a little bit and play with it Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Ian B, madwi and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

05-02-2019, 12:28 AM	#2995 (permalink)
Jonitus Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: US Posts: 32 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 39	Today I finished up my stereo system install: Pioneer H/U Memphis Audio 2.75" in dash corners JBL GT 6.5" in doors Rockford Fosgate 8' powered subwoofer in cargo area directly behind seats *I modified the two empty switch plates in the area with the cup holder to hold the volume knob for the subwoofer and the external USB for the H/U I cleaned the entire car from its 300+ mile road trip I took on Monday. Inside and out. I changed out the shift boot for a REAL leather one with matching stitching, as well as installed a new shift boot retainer and shift knob. I changed out the interior lighting, cargo light, and license plate lights for bright LED bulbs. ...basically I was just putzing around. Easy little projects, but satisfying. /Angelo350Z/, Ghostvette, ZontheRocks and 2 others like this.

05-02-2019, 12:34 AM	#2996 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	The last couple of days, I've been busy. Finish the up-grade from 2" brake duct cooling hose to 3". That was a PITA. The front ARP front splitter is almost done. Just have to figure out some splash shielding in the front fender well. Started to install the FE Designs fender vents. JARblue, cv129, Ghostvette and 5 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-02-2019, 08:49 AM	#2997 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	Walked by mine sitting in the garage, hooked up to the battery tender. Too much rain and too many stupid people with brokeass cars on the road. Rusty, Memphis370Z, BettyZ and 1 others like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

05-02-2019, 08:53 AM	#2998 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	I think mine is under a car cover somewhere still..... Memphis370Z likes this. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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