What did you do with your Z today

FromG2Z · 05-17-2011, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Tried to get my Nismo shift knob on, couldn't get the stock knob off...I am now drinking to ease the pain of being beaten by the stock knob...

Anywho, might drive her tomorrow...pretty nasty weather the next couple days...

If you must resort to the oil filter wrench, do me a favor and wrap duct tape all around that knob, over and over again. Then try the strap wrench on there. Then if that doesn't work, then maybe the oil filter wrench. The idea behind the tape is to wrap enough around to get a better surface to grip, while protecting the stock knob should you choose to use a filter wrench or even pliers...

Super Tanooki · 05-17-2011, 06:00 AM

Didn't drive mine today but I did order my first part for it: the Stillen 24-row oil cooler.

Now I'm looking for a Nismo shifter knob and a rear fog light. I was about to order the $50 OEM light, but then I found the below LED kit and it's flashing skills are BLOWING MY MIND (watch the lower of the two videos). How much do you think it'll cost to have it fitted?

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-10 370Z

Also, I wonder if there are any Silver Nismo owners who'd be interested in swapping their red Nismo engine cover for a non-Nismo silver one, for the color-matching benefits (or just to be charitable to an obsessive Red Z owner). Probably a long shot but worth a try

happytheman · 05-17-2011, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Tanooki

I was about to order the $50 OEM light, but then I found the below LED kit and it's flashing skills are BLOWING MY MIND (watch the lower of the two videos).

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-10 370Z

I'm looking to get one as well, but I want it to blink EXACTLY opposite of that setup. I want it blink while in reverse and glow brighter (or just turn on) when I apply the brakes.

Davey · 05-17-2011, 11:03 AM

Yesterday, I finished break-in.

Today: Not getting the car rained on.

kenchan · 05-17-2011, 11:18 AM

Zforce- something's wrong with your alignment place. most places can get even toe angles on both sides with thrust angle no more than +/- 0.01. not sure why it's so off on both cars.

were your cars in an accident?

The camber in the front is non-adjustable so unless you get a-arms no can do.

i would go to another alignment shop if your car is driving werd or tracking to one side. if you're fine with it i guess drive it as is.

kenchan · 05-17-2011, 11:20 AM

for the first time in 5 days i was able to pull out my G this am to work and stare at my Z's butt.

my driveway has dried.

i luv it. it's a foot wider now.

happytheman · 05-17-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

for the first time in 5 days i was able to pull out my G this am to work and stare at my Z's butt.

my driveway has dried.

i luv it. it's a foot wider now.

kenchan · 05-17-2011, 12:21 PM

lol... i dont think you can really tell unless you saw the before picts...which i didn't take.

hahaha.

since my wife and i park the dd's outside the extra width is great.

Synack · 05-17-2011, 12:43 PM

Just bought HPS post MAF tubes and K&N air filters. Also got a Samsung Galaxy Tab to put where the nav WOULD normally go on a touring model, but I have a NISMO.

Question: How much oil needs to go on this filter? I've only ever used dry-flows.
And how often should I clean it?
CorSport: Nissan - 2009+ Nissan 370Z - 33-2399

Alchemy · 05-17-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synack

Just bought HPS post MAF tubes and K&N air filters. Also got a Samsung Galaxy Tab to put where the nav WOULD normally go on a touring model, but I have a NISMO.

Question: How much oil needs to go on this filter? I've only ever used dry-flows.
And how often should I clean it?
CorSport: Nissan - 2009+ Nissan 370Z - 33-2399

Very little oil, spray it very lightly you dont wanna over oil it. If you are putting drop-ins into your stock airbox K&N says they should last 50,000 miles before they need a cleaning.

kenchan · 05-17-2011, 01:27 PM

yah, very little oil needed on the intake filter. if you can see oil on your finger tips when your rub against the filter, you put too much. it should appear kinda oily but not wet.

im gonna stop by sears to pickup some UV coating for my Ings tonight.... while getting my free replacement for the failed strap wrench...

since it's kinda cold out still, im going to go with water based clear this time instead of my usual laquor (sp?)

onzedge · 05-17-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, very little oil needed on the intake filter. if you can see oil on your finger tips when your rub against the filter, you put too much. it should appear kinda oily but not wet.

True -- a VERY light coating is all that you need. It is a good idea to let your filters sit in the sun for a couple of hours after you oil them and before you re-nstall them as well. I also always clean my MAFs regularly when running oiled filters.

Last, K&N recharge kits come with two different oil containers -- use the one that has the aerosol can as it is easier to meter the oil.

Nitex · 05-17-2011, 03:28 PM

Put my sub box back in... Had to get every bit of weight out for the 1/4 mile runs last Friday

I was tempted to bump my way down the track though

USMCASA · 05-17-2011, 03:31 PM

while not today, i'm gonna do burnouts/doughnuts all day saturday until jesus comes back May 21, 2011 - Noah Knew, WeCanKnow! Christ's Return on Judgment Day: May 21, 2011

Red__Zed · 05-17-2011, 03:34 PM

Dropped my car off for an oil change at the dealer. This is what I saw when I got back in.

How likely is it they actually changed the oil?

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05-17-2011, 06:00 AM	#2012 (permalink)
Super Tanooki Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 217 Drives: 370Z MT Base/Spt Red Rep Power: 15	Didn't drive mine today but I did order my first part for it: the Stillen 24-row oil cooler. Now I'm looking for a Nismo shifter knob and a rear fog light. I was about to order the $50 OEM light, but then I found the below LED kit and it's flashing skills are BLOWING MY MIND (watch the lower of the two videos). How much do you think it'll cost to have it fitted? The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-10 370Z Also, I wonder if there are any Silver Nismo owners who'd be interested in swapping their red Nismo engine cover for a non-Nismo silver one, for the color-matching benefits (or just to be charitable to an obsessive Red Z owner). Probably a long shot but worth a try

05-17-2011, 11:03 AM	#2014 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	Yesterday, I finished break-in. Today: Not getting the car rained on.

05-17-2011, 11:18 AM	#2015 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Zforce- something's wrong with your alignment place. most places can get even toe angles on both sides with thrust angle no more than +/- 0.01. not sure why it's so off on both cars. were your cars in an accident? The camber in the front is non-adjustable so unless you get a-arms no can do. i would go to another alignment shop if your car is driving werd or tracking to one side. if you're fine with it i guess drive it as is.

05-17-2011, 11:20 AM	#2016 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for the first time in 5 days i was able to pull out my G this am to work and stare at my Z's butt. my driveway has dried. i luv it. it's a foot wider now.

05-17-2011, 12:21 PM	#2018 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol... i dont think you can really tell unless you saw the before picts...which i didn't take. hahaha. since my wife and i park the dd's outside the extra width is great.

05-17-2011, 12:43 PM	#2019 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Just bought HPS post MAF tubes and K&N air filters. Also got a Samsung Galaxy Tab to put where the nav WOULD normally go on a touring model, but I have a NISMO. Question: How much oil needs to go on this filter? I've only ever used dry-flows. And how often should I clean it? CorSport: Nissan - 2009+ Nissan 370Z - 33-2399

05-17-2011, 01:27 PM	#2021 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, very little oil needed on the intake filter. if you can see oil on your finger tips when your rub against the filter, you put too much. it should appear kinda oily but not wet. im gonna stop by sears to pickup some UV coating for my Ings tonight.... while getting my free replacement for the failed strap wrench... since it's kinda cold out still, im going to go with water based clear this time instead of my usual laquor (sp?)

05-17-2011, 03:31 PM	#2024 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	while not today, i'm gonna do burnouts/doughnuts all day saturday until jesus comes back May 21, 2011 - Noah Knew, WeCanKnow! Christ's Return on Judgment Day: May 21, 2011

05-17-2011, 03:34 PM	#2025 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Dropped my car off for an oil change at the dealer. This is what I saw when I got back in. How likely is it they actually changed the oil?