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

abm89 · 03-22-2022, 02:24 PM

Installed some used knee pads that were less scratched than the ones i had, a new center console with a working lid, and a used rear cargo cover! I love those OEM parts!

Hotrodz · 03-22-2022, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by abm89

Installed some used knee pads that were less scratched than the ones i had, a new center console with a working lid, and a used rear cargo cover! I love those OEM parts!

Man I must have missed it. I have a bunch on interior parts and upholstery from my 2010 silver Nismo. Most in pretty good shape.

cv129 · 03-22-2022, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc's Z

I had nothing but issues with the vendor and won't mention them - I'll take the high road. I can share that the door handle covers were not plug-and-play. The outer covers fit fine, but the inner door handle pieces required some modification to fit properly. The process wasn't difficult, but it was time consuming because I had to sand, test fit, sand some more, etc.

Thx for sharing. Back to square one for me. Yours turn out very good at least. I am just going to locate some 18+ dark handles and call it a day.

SLOPOS · 03-22-2022, 10:54 PM

Developed a new 'oem look' phone mount (see the post in interior/exterior sub) and got my parts in to make my k&n sri into a true cai. Supposed to be a real nice weekend so I'll have some fun figuring that out.

MZ DAIZY · 03-23-2022, 10:34 AM

New shoes being mounted, balanced and aligned. Clutch fluid flush. K&M air filters cleaned and oiled. Oil cooler flushed and oil change. Maybe brake pads, waiting on the inspection.

Just rolled over 34,000 miles, is there anything else I should look for or do?

SLOPOS · 03-23-2022, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

New shoes being mounted, balanced and aligned. Clutch fluid flush. K&M air filters cleaned and oiled. Oil cooler flushed and oil change. Maybe brake pads, waiting on the inspection.

Just rolled over 34,000 miles, is there anything else I should look for or do?

Recently saw someone post a diff fluid change video at 17k miles and it was disgusting. If you haven't done that yet, wouldn't hurt.

MZ DAIZY · 03-23-2022, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOPOS

Recently saw someone post a diff fluid change video at 17k miles and it was disgusting. If you haven't done that yet, wouldn't hurt.

Yes! What he said! Excellent suggestion. Thanks.

babyzilla · 03-23-2022, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by babyzilla

Last week I started getting some shop quotes to install my aftermarket parts and do some maintenance work on my Z. I have been using Hill's Garage (they are great), but they don't have an alignment system, so I've been trying to find a shop that has one and can do all the work while the car is there rather than bouncing around multiple shops. I was surprised to see how much the quotes varied (installing the rear diff bushings is expensive af)! Today I decided to go with Kinetic Autoworks. Dave was very communicative, the shop is familiar with Zs/Gs so he helped walk me thru some things, and their quote was reasonably priced. Some shops just don't pick up, or they get back to you days later. I'm sure they're busy, idk.

I have the following things to be done: CBE, FUCAs, rear camber arms and toe bolts, poly rear diff bushings, clutch fluid and diff fluid flush, and alignment. Lastly, I'll need to go back to Hill's for an EcuTek tune, and I'll finally be done my project (I did some other things prior)! I'll be sure to update back on here once everything is done with a list of all the modifications. Hopefully I have a positive experience with this new shop.

People seem to laugh when I say I'm about to complete my project lol. I get what they're saying, but I had to draw the line somewhere and actually have other responsibilities! I definitely learned a lot more about my car though (and made some mistakes along the way) which was great.

I spoke too soon lol I need a diff fluid flush (figured I'd do this while I'm at the shop anyway) and the eccentric lockout kit for the rear (recommended by Frank at Hills). This is a key difference between a good shop and not so good shops. Frank was the only one who told me that I needed the lockout kit if I wanted to do it properly. Also shows their experience on the Z/G platform.

Also, I decided not to go with Kinetic Autoworks. I looked a little more into their reviews and found some really suspicious things. I'll just stick with Hills and try to find an alignment shop after everything is complete. Finding a good shop, that's relatively close, is hard!

babyzilla · 03-23-2022, 11:50 AM

@MZ DAIZY
@SLOPOS

I didn't see yalls post until after I posted my post above. I'm at 50k miles and have never changed my diff fluid...oops

Hopefully everything is ok lol

SLOPOS · 03-23-2022, 03:11 PM

Probably fine if you haven't had any bad noises or heat issues. I'm guilty of also ignoring time frames for fluid changes and usually would go just based on miles, but if you think about it, these oils don't last forever once you heat them up the first time and even if you're not driving, they're breaking down just sitting there. I've seen some horror stories/videos of people that ignore oil change intervals because they don't drive their car much and the way it gunks up the engine is scary.

Dreadnaught · 03-23-2022, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Yes! What he said! Excellent suggestion. Thanks.

You should also service your power steering and brake fluid.

babyzilla · 03-23-2022, 05:26 PM

My power steering fluid was checked and topped off not too long ago. I'm waiting to get my brake fluid flushed when I install my z1 slotted rotors w/ new brake pads. The rotors are backordered though and I ordered them late last year.

INV_MY_370 · 03-24-2022, 01:22 AM

Designed this for my drift switch today.

abm89 · 03-24-2022, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Man I must have missed it. I have a bunch on interior parts and upholstery from my 2010 silver Nismo. Most in pretty good shape.

aw man!

Though i think the Nismo has red stitching on a ton of those parts right? that would clash with the rest of my car i think.

I am looking around at options for an OEM base/sport bumper though.... i may need to just buy a new one and get it paint matched

rspray2000 · 03-24-2022, 09:12 AM

Since I’m still waiting on blower upgrade before going boosted (now this fall), decided to order new wheels to tie me over this summer: 18” Enkei RS05-rr’s in 9.5” (+22) / 11” (+16). Will be mounting 275/40 DW06 in front and Toyo TQ 315/35 out back.

03-22-2022, 02:24 PM	#5911 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Installed some used knee pads that were less scratched than the ones i had, a new center console with a working lid, and a used rear cargo cover! I love those OEM parts! JARblue, Hotrodz, Spooler and 1 others like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

03-22-2022, 10:54 PM	#5914 (permalink)
SLOPOS Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 54 Drives: 2013 370z Base MT Rep Power: 5823	Developed a new 'oem look' phone mount (see the post in interior/exterior sub) and got my parts in to make my k&n sri into a true cai. Supposed to be a real nice weekend so I'll have some fun figuring that out. Hotrodz, old guy, ZontheRocks and 1 others like this.

03-23-2022, 10:34 AM	#5915 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,856 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613733	General maintenance day... New shoes being mounted, balanced and aligned. Clutch fluid flush. K&M air filters cleaned and oiled. Oil cooler flushed and oil change. Maybe brake pads, waiting on the inspection. Just rolled over 34,000 miles, is there anything else I should look for or do? Hotrodz likes this. __________________ Stillen Gen 3 CAI, Fast Intentions CBE, Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler, Ecuteck Tuned by Dave at Z1, Clear Bra, Z1 Hood Stuts Last edited by MZ DAIZY; 03-23-2022 at 10:37 AM. Reason: Add back brake pads, they’re shot. Fronts are good.

03-23-2022, 11:50 AM	#5919 (permalink)
babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23631	@MZ DAIZY @SLOPOS I didn't see yalls post until after I posted my post above. I'm at 50k miles and have never changed my diff fluid...oops Hopefully everything is ok lol MZ DAIZY and SLOPOS like this. Last edited by babyzilla; 03-23-2022 at 11:53 AM.

03-23-2022, 03:11 PM	#5920 (permalink)
SLOPOS Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 54 Drives: 2013 370z Base MT Rep Power: 5823	Probably fine if you haven't had any bad noises or heat issues. I'm guilty of also ignoring time frames for fluid changes and usually would go just based on miles, but if you think about it, these oils don't last forever once you heat them up the first time and even if you're not driving, they're breaking down just sitting there. I've seen some horror stories/videos of people that ignore oil change intervals because they don't drive their car much and the way it gunks up the engine is scary. babyzilla and MZ DAIZY like this.

03-23-2022, 05:26 PM	#5922 (permalink)
babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23631	My power steering fluid was checked and topped off not too long ago. I'm waiting to get my brake fluid flushed when I install my z1 slotted rotors w/ new brake pads. The rotors are backordered though and I ordered them late last year.

03-24-2022, 01:22 AM	#5923 (permalink)
INV_MY_370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 84 Drives: 2012-Gun Metallic-MT Rep Power: 3362	Designed this for my drift switch today. JARblue, Uxi, ZontheRocks and 2 others like this. Last edited by INV_MY_370; 03-24-2022 at 01:30 AM.

03-24-2022, 09:12 AM	#5925 (permalink)
rspray2000 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MA Posts: 167 Drives: 2013 T/S Roadster AT Rep Power: 4234	Since I’m still waiting on blower upgrade before going boosted (now this fall), decided to order new wheels to tie me over this summer: 18” Enkei RS05-rr’s in 9.5” (+22) / 11” (+16). Will be mounting 275/40 DW06 in front and Toyo TQ 315/35 out back.

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