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

A Black Z34 · 06-15-2021, 11:37 PM

Ordered some 25MM H&R Trak spacers and swift springs, and booked an appointment for paint correction and ceramic coating.

Excited to get her cleaned up for the summer.

zeeder · 06-17-2021, 11:31 AM

I got a nail in my tire and didn't notice it was completely flat until I had already gotten onto a busy road so I had to drive on it a couple of blocks to get to the nearest parking lot. I've got to replace the tire but I'm hoping the wheel is ok.

THE BULL · 06-17-2021, 01:47 PM

Any of you with aftermarket under trays noticed higher bay temps?
I made my own shield, it's flat like older designs, recently I've noticed newer designs have incorporated vents/louvers which should aid in cooling. Wanted to get some input from folks in here.

BettyZ · 06-17-2021, 10:41 PM

Not particularly but the ZSpeed tray went on a week after I bought the Z. Have a 34 row cooler and when I was N/A temps rarely went above 193. Seemed to stabilize at 187, both coolant and oil.

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THE BULL · 06-18-2021, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

Not particularly but the ZSpeed tray went on a week after I bought the Z. Have a 34 row cooler and when I was N/A temps rarely went above 193. Seemed to stabilize at 187, both coolant and oil.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

I noticed that my temps stabilized as well however I think this is because of the closing of the bottom of the bumper by sealing it. However after the radiator the additional heat exchanging seems to have now entered the bay where is hotter than without the tray of course.

I think the louvers/vents of the aftermarket ones help a bit with removing this heat, just wanted to get some ideas. Thank you.

abm89 · 06-18-2021, 11:17 AM

I have the Z1 tray, but I have a vented hood, so, unfortunately, my data will not be of any use.

If I'm moving, I hang around 185F coolant temperature. That's as of this week with 97+ degrees ambient temp. Adding some louvers to your design will help with cooling, so I don't see it hurting anything.

Ben370 · 06-18-2021, 04:24 PM

Changed my coolant, radiator hoses, belt, and tensioner.

rspray2000 · 06-18-2021, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I had an extra set of tail lights so I said what the hell and had them lightly smoked

Dang, those would look really good on my Black Cherry. I have the new Morimotos ordered, though.

-ZS-Carpenter · 06-18-2021, 05:19 PM

We are live from Grand Rapids.

June meetup [West Michigan]

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Zyonara91 · 06-20-2021, 05:23 PM

Was going to do a simple wash but then my clay bars arrived via amazon. So I sprayed, foamed, sprayer, hand washed with two buckets, then dried, then ran a clay bar, rinsed the car, polish and waxed it. Was bothered because I did not clay bar it in the beginning of the season when I should have.

Also happy Father's day to you all.

SeeThruHead · 06-20-2021, 07:07 PM

I would recommend you to polish. Clay should always be followed by a polish as it mars the surface.

Falconquey · 06-20-2021, 11:39 PM

[QUOTE=Zyonara91;3999434]Was going to do a simple wash but then my clay bars arrived via amazon. So I sprayed, foamed, sprayer, hand washed with two buckets, then dried, then ran a clay bar, rinsed the car, polish and waxed it. Was bothered because I did not clay bar it in the beginning of the season when I should have.

That sounds like a lot of work! I pulled my Z out of the garage bc it was raining and considered it washed after 25 minutes. Looks great... I think.

Rusty · 06-20-2021, 11:41 PM

[QUOTE=Falconquey;3999475]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyonara91

Was going to do a simple wash but then my clay bars arrived via amazon. So I sprayed, foamed, sprayer, hand washed with two buckets, then dried, then ran a clay bar, rinsed the car, polish and waxed it. Was bothered because I did not clay bar it in the beginning of the season when I should have.

That sounds like a lot of work! I pulled my Z out of the garage bc it was raining and considered it washed after 25 minutes. Looks great... I think.

You clay bar because you have nothing better to do with your time.

Falconquey · 06-20-2021, 11:49 PM

[QUOTE=Rusty;3999477]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falconquey

You clay bar because you have nothing better to do with your time.

That's what I was thinking.

geeteezee · 06-21-2021, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

I would recommend you to polish. Clay should always be followed by a polish as it mars the surface.

But...he did?

06-15-2021, 11:37 PM	#5401 (permalink)
A Black Z34 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: WA Posts: 64 Drives: 16 370 Nismo Tech 6M Rep Power: 11833	Ordered some 25MM H&R Trak spacers and swift springs, and booked an appointment for paint correction and ceramic coating. Excited to get her cleaned up for the summer. Rusty, Hotrodz, old guy and 2 others like this.

06-17-2021, 11:31 AM	#5402 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 48 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3428	I got a nail in my tire and didn't notice it was completely flat until I had already gotten onto a busy road so I had to drive on it a couple of blocks to get to the nearest parking lot. I've got to replace the tire but I'm hoping the wheel is ok. Rusty, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 3 others like this. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

06-17-2021, 10:41 PM	#5404 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Not particularly but the ZSpeed tray went on a week after I bought the Z. Have a 34 row cooler and when I was N/A temps rarely went above 193. Seemed to stabilize at 187, both coolant and oil. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Rusty, Hotrodz, abm89 and 1 others like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

06-18-2021, 11:17 AM	#5406 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	I have the Z1 tray, but I have a vented hood, so, unfortunately, my data will not be of any use. If I'm moving, I hang around 185F coolant temperature. That's as of this week with 97+ degrees ambient temp. Adding some louvers to your design will help with cooling, so I don't see it hurting anything. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

06-18-2021, 04:24 PM	#5407 (permalink)
Ben370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 72 Drives: [SOLD] 09 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 3364	Changed my coolant, radiator hoses, belt, and tensioner. Zyonara91, Zingston, KapitalZ and 1 others like this.

06-17-2021, 01:47 PM	#5403 (permalink)
THE BULL Base Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 217 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 26848	Any of you with aftermarket under trays noticed higher bay temps? I made my own shield, it's flat like older designs, recently I've noticed newer designs have incorporated vents/louvers which should aid in cooling. Wanted to get some input from folks in here.

06-18-2021, 05:19 PM	#5409 (permalink)
-ZS-Carpenter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,410 Drives: 13 370z 6MT Rep Power: 2684367	We are live from Grand Rapids. June meetup [West Michigan] https://discord.gg/PVuy5jZ74Y It is a private channel so to view you will have to announce your forum name in the welcome section to get permission. Come join the fun virtually with us on discord Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Last edited by -ZS-Carpenter; 06-18-2021 at 05:21 PM.

06-20-2021, 05:23 PM	#5410 (permalink)
Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15756	Was going to do a simple wash but then my clay bars arrived via amazon. So I sprayed, foamed, sprayer, hand washed with two buckets, then dried, then ran a clay bar, rinsed the car, polish and waxed it. Was bothered because I did not clay bar it in the beginning of the season when I should have. Also happy Father's day to you all. Rusty, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 4 others like this. __________________ 2FT3PDLZ

06-20-2021, 07:07 PM	#5411 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23498	I would recommend you to polish. Clay should always be followed by a polish as it mars the surface. Zyonara91 likes this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here Last edited by SeeThruHead; 06-20-2021 at 07:14 PM.

06-20-2021, 11:39 PM	#5412 (permalink)
Falconquey Track Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: PacNW Posts: 563 Drives: Bitchin' 15 Z Rep Power: 2246925	[QUOTE=Zyonara91;3999434]Was going to do a simple wash but then my clay bars arrived via amazon. So I sprayed, foamed, sprayer, hand washed with two buckets, then dried, then ran a clay bar, rinsed the car, polish and waxed it. Was bothered because I did not clay bar it in the beginning of the season when I should have. That sounds like a lot of work! I pulled my Z out of the garage bc it was raining and considered it washed after 25 minutes. Looks great... I think. Rusty, old guy, Zyonara91 and 2 others like this.

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