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

PaulZ370 · 01-07-2021, 12:52 PM

The MORIMOTOs are in!

They showed up 4 days after ordering from Z1 along with a little gift... I know what I'll be doing this weekend!!!!

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PaulZ370 · 01-08-2021, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

The MORIMOTOs are in!

They showed up 4 days after ordering from Z1 along with a little gift... I know what I'll be doing this weekend!!!

Ok GuyZ and GalZ,

Quick Update: I decided to go ahead with the installation today. I ran into a few minor things that I was documenting as I proceeded, until I got to a show stopper. The wiring harness provided by Morimoto to hook up the DRL's from the Fuse Box by the Battery is way too short! The shorter end that's supposed to go to the Passenger side Light didn't even make it past the Strut Tower Brace, and the longer end that's supposed to go all the way around the front to the Driver's side Light barely made it to the middle of the Radiator area... Hmmm. A quick call to Z1 Motorsports and spoke to Raymond. He did his installation on his Z by splicing a wire into the harness to extend it, but he suggested calling Morimoto as he could not rightly remember the wire gauge. I called Morimoto and talked to their Customer Service Rep... and he tells me they sell Harness Extenders!

....I quickly pointed out to him politely that I just spent $1,400+ on these headlights and that the least he can do is send the extensions to me as this is Morimoto's error not mine, and certainly not Z1 Motorsports

... and ... he did...

So now I am waiting on the Harness Extenders to come in before completing the installation. My Poor Z is in pieces in the Garage...! Dang it

!

PS: I did suggest to the Morimoto guy that they should start including these harness extenders in their light kits, and I called Raymond back at Z1 and let him know that Morimoto has these harness extenders.. so now, everyone knows!

Anyways, PICS:
Short End of Harness.gif

Long End of Harness.gif

TreeSemdyZee · 01-08-2021, 05:09 PM

??? Did their engineer have a hot date and forgot to finish the job?
That's pretty poor for something that expensive that is a vehicle specific product.

Tractionless · 01-11-2021, 12:10 PM

Ported 350 upper, ported 370 lower and HFC's installed over the weekend. Should provide a nice surge of power!

PaulZ370 · 01-15-2021, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulZ370

REFERENCE MORIMOTO HEADLIGHTS:

So now I am waiting on the Harness Extenders to come in before completing the installation.

Extensions are in. They are actually one cable with two extensions in it and it has to be "Skinned" (Very Carefully so as not to damage the wiring insulation of each individual extension). I did plug them into the short harness on the car and they extended to each headlight with plenty of slack left. This worked out good after all. In the first picture, you'll see the Extension Harness Cat#GTR.H044, Ballast Output Extension Cable (40" Long) from Morimoto:

Extension Harness.jpg Extension Cable

Extensions Unjacketed.jpg Extensions Removed from Outer Jacket

Extension to Driver's Side Headlight.jpg Driver Side Headlight Extension

Extension to Pass Side Headlight.jpgPassenger Side Headlight Extension

PaulZ370 · 01-17-2021, 03:17 AM

Finally, the Morimoto DRL/LED Headlights are now installed on the car - Properly! Morimoto sent me the Harness extensions needed and I was able to run the wiring properly to each headlight. Notes on the installation that you won't find in any of the other videos or even the Morimoto Instructions that come with these lights:

1. The DRL Harness that comes with the lights from Morimoto is way too short and will need extensions. I called Morimoto and complained and they sent me the wiring harness extensions free. However, the extensions have to be removed carefully from their outer jacket (as they come as a cable) before you can use them: Morimoto Cat #GTR.H044

2. The DRL Harness plugs into the fuse box in the battery compartment with a MICRO ATR Fuse Block. This fused block/plug end needs to have its wire bent at a sharp angle before you plug the fuse end in as there's hardly any room in the Fuse Box. I tried bending the wire AFTER I plugged the fuse block in and I almost bent the pins on the Fuse Block out of shape bad...

3. The Morimoto Instructions state that if you want the Sequential Direction Lights, you need to leave one of the plugs on the light unplugged. NOT TRUE (at least in my case). I had to remove the light off the car after I had installed it to PLUG the plug back in so I can get the Sequential Direction Light. Here's a pic of the plug unplugged (first install)
Sequential Connector.jpg

4. The Morimoto Instructions do not reference the fact that you need to take out the bolts from the bottom front of the Nose Cone before it will actually disengage from the car completely.

5. I broke at least 10 plastic clips that I had to replace with new. So make sure you have some extra plastic clips on hand.

6. For all of you OG's, you'll find that this little handy dandy tool will make the world of difference when you're doing this work...
Eye Glasses.jpg

7. Re-use the Morimoto boxes and Styrofoam packing to store your original headlights

And FINALLY, "La Piece de la Resistance":
MorimotoZ-1.jpg MorimotoZ-2.jpg MorimotoZ-5.jpg DRLs in Daytiime.jpg

Tractionless · 01-17-2021, 12:43 PM

Seat Skins Installed!

Guinea Pig Report: Ridies Seat Skins Installed

rspray2000 · 01-17-2021, 10:54 PM

Installed Z1 2-piece rotors and EBC Yellowstuff pads on the front. Rears this next week.

TreeSemdyZee · 01-20-2021, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulZ370

Finally, the Morimoto DRL/LED Headlights are now installed on the car - Properly! Morimoto sent me the Harness extensions needed and I was able to run the wiring properly to each headlight. Notes on the installation that you won't find in any of the other videos or even the Morimoto Instructions that come with these lights:

1. The DRL Harness that comes with the lights from Morimoto is way too short and will need extensions. I called Morimoto and complained and they sent me the wiring harness extensions free. However, the extensions have to be removed carefully from their outer jacket (as they come as a cable) before you can use them: Morimoto Cat #GTR.H044

2. The DRL Harness plugs into the fuse box in the battery compartment with a MICRO ATR Fuse Block. This fused block/plug end needs to have its wire bent at a sharp angle before you plug the fuse end in as there's hardly any room in the Fuse Box. I tried bending the wire AFTER I plugged the fuse block in and I almost bent the pins on the Fuse Block out of shape bad...

3. The Morimoto Instructions state that if you want the Sequential Direction Lights, you need to leave one of the plugs on the light unplugged. NOT TRUE (at least in my case). I had to remove the light off the car after I had installed it to PLUG the plug back in so I can get the Sequential Direction Light. Here's a pic of the plug unplugged (first install)
Attachment 146056

4. The Morimoto Instructions do not reference the fact that you need to take out the bolts from the bottom front of the Nose Cone before it will actually disengage from the car completely.

5. I broke at least 10 plastic clips that I had to replace with new. So make sure you have some extra plastic clips on hand.

6. For all of you OG's, you'll find that this little handy dandy tool will make the world of difference when you're doing this work...
Attachment 146057

7. Re-use the Morimoto boxes and Styrofoam packing to store your original headlights

And FINALLY, "La Piece de la Resistance":
Attachment 146052 Attachment 146053 Attachment 146055 Attachment 146054

Do want. These are very cool.

TacoSport10 · 02-09-2021, 09:55 PM

Washed up the Z this evening and storing away for the next couple weeks with the snowfall they’re calling for. Also installed hood struts from Z1 this evening.

chowtoo · 02-10-2021, 10:19 AM

I did nothing,as both cars are stored for the winter. The best I can do is get on this website to see what others are doing.

Haboob · 02-10-2021, 11:50 AM

Any of the OG still left around here? Haha.

Just stopping by to say hello while I check to see if '13 Rays are worth anything, as I need to get rid of mine that have been sitting in the garage for a while.

Ghostvette · 02-10-2021, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

Any of the OG still left around here? Haha.

Just stopping by to say hello while I check to see if '13 Rays are worth anything, as I need to get rid of mine that have been sitting in the garage for a while.

I'm not sure I could be considered an OG, but I'm still here....

Haboob · 02-10-2021, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I'm not sure I could be considered an OG, but I'm still here....

Well, I guess OG is a loose term to use. Haha.

Hotrodz · 02-10-2021, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

Any of the OG still left around here? Haha.

Just stopping by to say hello while I check to see if '13 Rays are worth anything, as I need to get rid of mine that have been sitting in the garage for a while.

Dude what the hell is going on my friend? Yes some of us clowns are still here and up to our same old shenanigans!

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01-07-2021, 12:52 PM	#5161 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 16	MORIMOTO's! The MORIMOTOs are in! They showed up 4 days after ordering from Z1 along with a little gift... I know what I'll be doing this weekend!!!! 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg danegrey, Rusty, Hotrodz and 6 others like this. __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

01-08-2021, 05:09 PM	#5163 (permalink)
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01-11-2021, 12:10 PM	#5164 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,323 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30525	Ported 350 upper, ported 370 lower and HFC's installed over the weekend. Should provide a nice surge of power! Hotrodz, ZontheRocks and BettyZ like this. __________________ Toys Not Tots

01-17-2021, 03:17 AM	#5166 (permalink)
PaulZ370 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, LA Posts: 956 Drives: 011 370 BSM/T/SP/6MT Rep Power: 16	Morimoto's, Final Chapter Finally, the Morimoto DRL/LED Headlights are now installed on the car - Properly! Morimoto sent me the Harness extensions needed and I was able to run the wiring properly to each headlight. Notes on the installation that you won't find in any of the other videos or even the Morimoto Instructions that come with these lights: 1. The DRL Harness that comes with the lights from Morimoto is way too short and will need extensions. I called Morimoto and complained and they sent me the wiring harness extensions free. However, the extensions have to be removed carefully from their outer jacket (as they come as a cable) before you can use them: Morimoto Cat #GTR.H044 2. The DRL Harness plugs into the fuse box in the battery compartment with a MICRO ATR Fuse Block. This fused block/plug end needs to have its wire bent at a sharp angle before you plug the fuse end in as there's hardly any room in the Fuse Box. I tried bending the wire AFTER I plugged the fuse block in and I almost bent the pins on the Fuse Block out of shape bad... 3. The Morimoto Instructions state that if you want the Sequential Direction Lights, you need to leave one of the plugs on the light unplugged. NOT TRUE (at least in my case). I had to remove the light off the car after I had installed it to PLUG the plug back in so I can get the Sequential Direction Light. Here's a pic of the plug unplugged (first install) Sequential Connector.jpg 4. The Morimoto Instructions do not reference the fact that you need to take out the bolts from the bottom front of the Nose Cone before it will actually disengage from the car completely. 5. I broke at least 10 plastic clips that I had to replace with new. So make sure you have some extra plastic clips on hand. 6. For all of you OG's, you'll find that this little handy dandy tool will make the world of difference when you're doing this work... Eye Glasses.jpg 7. Re-use the Morimoto boxes and Styrofoam packing to store your original headlights And FINALLY, "La Piece de la Resistance": MorimotoZ-1.jpg MorimotoZ-2.jpg MorimotoZ-5.jpg DRLs in Daytiime.jpg TreeSemdyZee, Ghostvette, old guy and 1 others like this. __________________ *BD2ZBN :: 2011 BSM/TRG/SP/6MT/Stillen Oil Cooler/K&N CAI/Michelin PSS/Brake Light/EIBACH Sway Bars/FI Res. HFC+18" Res. CBE/Morimoto XB LED/DRLs/10mm Spacers*

01-17-2021, 10:54 PM	#5168 (permalink)
rspray2000 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MA Posts: 167 Drives: 2013 T/S Roadster AT Rep Power: 4234	Installed Z1 2-piece rotors and EBC Yellowstuff pads on the front. Rears this next week. cv129, Hotrodz, madwi and 1 others like this.

02-10-2021, 10:19 AM	#5171 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4596	I did nothing,as both cars are stored for the winter. The best I can do is get on this website to see what others are doing. Rusty, Hotrodz and TacoSport10 like this.

02-10-2021, 11:50 AM	#5172 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Any of the OG still left around here? Haha. Just stopping by to say hello while I check to see if '13 Rays are worth anything, as I need to get rid of mine that have been sitting in the garage for a while. JARblue and Hotrodz like this.

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