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

vtec to vvel · 03-18-2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by haZnismo

I have finally changed my wheels on my 2014 370z nismo! Got myself some 19'' Rays 57CR.
I have been wanting to change them since I bought my Z, not a fan of the OEM ones.

No matter the age of the 370Z, the curves and shape of this car will never be obsolete/outdated.

abm89 · 03-21-2023, 11:54 PM

It's been a while.

Just sold my daily. Using the cash to fix up my Z. Targeting the following parts at 143K + track days:

Water Pump
Thermostat
Timing chain, tensioner, and guides
Oil Gallery Gaskets
Silicone coolant hoses

I thought about the ATI super Damper but i dont NEED it.
I also read thru the threads on upgraded oil pumps. also looks like i dont need it but ill trust my OEM one is fine for now. Oil pressure reads well within spec still with original gaskets and pump.

If i can sell the Advans off my old Subaru, I may get something special...

Uxi · 03-22-2023, 12:09 PM

Oil change. Dealer was saying Nissan discontinued Ester oil so recommended Mobile 1.

Hyperleggera · 03-22-2023, 03:25 PM

Started the Z up this morning in the garage.

Usually roll it forward or backwards a little bit once in a while over the winter storage to avoid flat spots forming on the tires. Excited for spring to come.

filip00 · 03-22-2023, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyperleggera

Started the Z up this morning in the garage.

Usually roll it forward or backwards a little bit once in a while over the winter storage to avoid flat spots forming on the tires. Excited for spring to come.

You do know that you can just inflate tires to 3bar ~ 43psi and there will be no flatspots?

Hyperleggera · 03-22-2023, 03:48 PM

Is that right? I've never really looked further into it. Just going off of an old motorcycle winter storage routine I've followed for a long time. It also gives me an excuse to take a few extra sit in the car.

vtec to vvel · 03-22-2023, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uxi

Oil change. Dealer was saying Nissan discontinued Ester oil so recommended Mobile 1.

Why not change your own oil?

Uxi · 03-22-2023, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Why not change your own oil?

Sometimes I do. Sometimes scheduling is easier to have them do it.

abm89 · 03-22-2023, 09:07 PM

Driving around today, I noticed my oil pressures are higher? Seems strange but the car sounds fine. Regardless I ordered some parts:

Silicone Coolant Hoses
CZP Gallery Gasket Kit
Water Pump
New OEM Coolant Tank
ATI Damper
All the necessary Seals

Going to talk to Austin Z clinic to see when they can schedule me. Hoping its a week job at most. I skipped the chain and guides. I haven't found enough evidence that they're a problem on our cars. Best to leave that to an "inspect, then replace if necessary" state when it goes to the shop.

Edit: Ordered MD Headers with HFC *evil laugh*

filip00 · 03-23-2023, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyperleggera

Is that right? I've never really looked further into it. Just going off of an old motorcycle winter storage routine I've followed for a long time. It also gives me an excuse to take a few extra sit in the car.

You don't need an excuse to enjoy your car. Whenever I want to do that over winter, I just go and apply some leather conditioner on it

Hyperleggera · 03-23-2023, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filip00

You don't need an excuse to enjoy your car. Whenever I want to do that over winter, I just go and apply some leather conditioner on it

Absolutely.

SeeThruHead · 03-23-2023, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyperleggera

Started the Z up this morning in the garage.

Usually roll it forward or backwards a little bit once in a while over the winter storage to avoid flat spots forming on the tires. Excited for spring to come.

there's no reason to store a z in toronto winter!

gbrettin · 03-24-2023, 11:24 AM

Finished my cubby mount for my Tinker Electronics digital display.

Condensed picture show of all the steps:

Hyperleggera · 03-24-2023, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

there's no reason to store a z in toronto winter!

Necessity, no, but reason, yes.

With some good winter tires it would be ok 99% of the time. But my Z is lowered without a winter wheel setup and I'm lucky enough to have a fun spare car to use and a parking space available for it.

I've seen a local white Z that kicks around year round. Hope he/she is having a blast with it

Uxi · 03-24-2023, 05:02 PM

Finally put in the Morimoto license plate lights.

03-21-2023, 11:54 PM	#6122 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	It's been a while. Just sold my daily. Using the cash to fix up my Z. Targeting the following parts at 143K + track days: Water Pump Thermostat Timing chain, tensioner, and guides Oil Gallery Gaskets Silicone coolant hoses I thought about the ATI super Damper but i dont NEED it. I also read thru the threads on upgraded oil pumps. also looks like i dont need it but ill trust my OEM one is fine for now. Oil pressure reads well within spec still with original gaskets and pump. If i can sell the Advans off my old Subaru, I may get something special... God-Speed, sx moneypit, ZontheRocks and 3 others like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

03-22-2023, 12:09 PM	#6123 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	Oil change. Dealer was saying Nissan discontinued Ester oil so recommended Mobile 1. ZontheRocks and haZnismo like this.

03-22-2023, 03:25 PM	#6124 (permalink)
Hyperleggera Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 7 Drives: 2016 Solid Red 6MT Rep Power: 10	Started the Z up this morning in the garage. Usually roll it forward or backwards a little bit once in a while over the winter storage to avoid flat spots forming on the tires. Excited for spring to come. Mungo likes this.

03-22-2023, 09:07 PM	#6129 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Driving around today, I noticed my oil pressures are higher? Seems strange but the car sounds fine. Regardless I ordered some parts: Silicone Coolant Hoses CZP Gallery Gasket Kit Water Pump New OEM Coolant Tank ATI Damper All the necessary Seals Going to talk to Austin Z clinic to see when they can schedule me. Hoping its a week job at most. I skipped the chain and guides. I haven't found enough evidence that they're a problem on our cars. Best to leave that to an "inspect, then replace if necessary" state when it goes to the shop. Edit: Ordered MD Headers with HFC evil laugh ZontheRocks likes this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build Last edited by abm89; 03-23-2023 at 11:47 AM.

03-24-2023, 11:24 AM	#6133 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,283 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Finished my cubby mount for my Tinker Electronics digital display. Condensed picture show of all the steps: Spartan 1771, JARblue, axmea? and 8 others like this. Last edited by gbrettin; 03-24-2023 at 11:41 AM.

03-22-2023, 03:48 PM	#6126 (permalink)
Hyperleggera Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 7 Drives: 2016 Solid Red 6MT Rep Power: 10	Is that right? I've never really looked further into it. Just going off of an old motorcycle winter storage routine I've followed for a long time. It also gives me an excuse to take a few extra sit in the car.

03-24-2023, 05:02 PM	#6135 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	Finally put in the Morimoto license plate lights.

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