What did you do with your Z today

happytheman · 07-09-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

So what I did with my Z.... let's start with yesterday.

Since I had my 3M clear bra installed on my hood earlier this week, there were some leftover soap solution that my installer used for applying the clear bra. The solution was dried up and on the other parts of the car withOUT clear bra. That was ok, since I told him not to touch the rest of the paint of the car

So stupid me, I washed it with ONR after the drive home, but the hood was still hot... so, the ONR dried up before I could properly dry it with FK425. Needless to say, I left some minor etching on my paint

So I whipped my Flex and PC, and used Menz PO106FFF on the hood, then glazed with CG EZ Creme, then sealed with Jetseal109, then 1 coat of SN Hybrid.

ahhhh paint imperfection gone.

Then this morning, I proceeded to 2 bucket wash her at 6 am, blow dried, then QD'd with FK. Then I topped her with Pinnacle Sig Series II... mmmm.. best part, as I was washing and waxing, 2 older gentlemen were walking this morning and commented on my car, giving props left and right. Coming from them, I was humbled. This one guy even said he had a 280Z in the past... and he wanted to get one of these "new Z's" really soon

(p.s. I never got comments like this with any other "sporty" car I've owned)

I love our Z's!!!!

This!

Whew! I need a nap after only reading your post! Sounds good tho man!

I'm going to have to check out that FK. What can you tell me about the application of the product? Is it ok on rubber and plastic if it gets on there? Have you used it on glass perhaps?

CrownR426 · 07-09-2011, 09:40 AM

Picked up my paycheck.
About to wash some cars!
(:

onzedge · 07-09-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

Picked up my paycheck.
About to wash some cars!
(:

kenchan · 07-09-2011, 10:26 AM

G2Z-thats alota work for bringing back to normal but

I too fixed my bad tap on the rear view camera last weekend. All the work just to bring it back to where it was. Hahaha.

The camera worked fine this am.

dropped off my older kid to private school and motored afterwards. Was a great drive.

my kid loved the Z too, especially the sound and watching me shift. Was his first time riding shotgun ever! Booster seat worked well...not a perfect fit as the Z's seat has more of a bucket shape, but was solidly planted so no issue.

happytheman · 07-09-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

G2Z-thats alota work for bringing back to normal but

I too fixed my bad tap on the rear view camera last weekend. All the work just to bring it back to where it was. Hahaha.

The camera worked fine this am.

dropped off my older kid to private school and motored afterwards. Was a great drive.

my kid loved the Z too, especially the sound and watching me shift. Was his first time riding shotgun ever! Booster seat worked well...not a perfect fit as the Z's seat has more of a bucket shape, but was solidly planted so no issue.

How old are your children? Private school on Saturday? Man...you are driving home that edu-ma-cation aren't you?

Alchemy · 07-09-2011, 02:12 PM

Quick Droid pic. Still cleanin up.

happytheman · 07-09-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Quick Droid pic. Still cleanin up.

Alchemy, that height looks PERFECT! How do you like the ride quality so far?

TypeOne · 07-09-2011, 04:37 PM

Calipers in Brembo gold!!

Alchemy · 07-09-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Alchemy, that height looks PERFECT! How do you like the ride quality so far?

They ride amazing. Cant wait to get into some twisties! Even during a hard 1-2 shift you can notice how the rear hunkers down and bites better. Just did a quick lil run on highway for the most part. Full potential yet to be seen

FromG2Z · 07-09-2011, 09:02 PM

TypeOne... looks great! HDR photos too, am I right?

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Originally Posted by happytheman

This!

Whew! I need a nap after only reading your post! Sounds good tho man!

I'm going to have to check out that FK. What can you tell me about the application of the product? Is it ok on rubber and plastic if it gets on there? Have you used it on glass perhaps?

LOL... sorry man, detailing is what I do

FK is ok for everything. If it gets on glass or anything else, just wipe off. I'd still use a dedicated glass cleaner if it's really dirty. FK rocks because it's ultra slick, doesn't streak, leaves a great wet look, smells great, and leaves great protection. I buy it by the gallon!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

G2Z-thats alota work for bringing back to normal but

I too fixed my bad tap on the rear view camera last weekend. All the work just to bring it back to where it was. Hahaha.

The camera worked fine this am.

dropped off my older kid to private school and motored afterwards. Was a great drive.

my kid loved the Z too, especially the sound and watching me shift. Was his first time riding shotgun ever! Booster seat worked well...not a perfect fit as the Z's seat has more of a bucket shape, but was solidly planted so no issue.

Yeah a lot of work for the paint, but you know me... it must look perfect.

What happened with your camera?

TypeOne · 07-09-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

TypeOne... looks great! HDR photos too, am I right?

Thanks dude!

Umm, it's looks a little HDR-ish, but it isn't true HDR.

Don't laugh when I tell you this, but I actually took all of those pics with my iPhone and edited them. I have a Nikon D60 but it's just so much faster to point and shoot them with my phone.

I have a buddy that shoots for a magazine going to take some good pics in a couple of months when my car is more complete. I'm sure I'll whore them out too.

lol

kenchan · 07-10-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

What happened with your camera?

It was intermitteny scrolling uncontrollably. I thought the module died but it was just faulty power supply wire tap. Everything is cool now...

Waiting for the wife to wake up to see if she's well enough for me to take out the Z for 2 hrs...

FromG2Z · 07-10-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Thanks dude!

Umm, it's looks a little HDR-ish, but it isn't true HDR.

Don't laugh when I tell you this, but I actually took all of those pics with my iPhone and edited them. I have a Nikon D60 but it's just so much faster to point and shoot them with my phone.

I have a buddy that shoots for a magazine going to take some good pics in a couple of months when my car is more complete. I'm sure I'll whore them out too.

lol

Dangs. Those are great iphone shots. And u have a d60 too? That's exactly what I have! I love it man. Pics up when u get the magazine shoot!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

It was intermitteny scrolling uncontrollably. I thought the module died but it was just faulty power supply wire tap. Everything is cool now...

Waiting for the wife to wake up to see if she's well enough for me to take out the Z for 2 hrs...

Sorry to hear about ur wife ken. Hope she is better. Also hope the cam is fixed!

kenchan · 07-10-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Sorry to hear about ur wife ken. Hope she is better. Also hope the cam is fixed!

Thanks, yah she's in a lot of pain. Still can't sit upright even; after I made breakfast for everybody went out for a quick spin in my Z.

other then the f-king redneck that threw out an empty fountain drink cup out his window (mirage or lancer or watever that pos was) at 55mph in front of me which I dodged

, everything was super smooth. Another reason why I keep a good 3sec distance in front of me. To dodge lancer redneck cups.

RandyD · 07-09-2011, 11:05 AM

gave her a bath... i noticed one of the lugs missing on the front passenger tire... just had it to the dealership for an oil change and checkover... how dangerous is this condition? (i.e. can i drive back to the dealer to get them to replace it?)

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