What did you do with your Z today

FromG2Z · 06-17-2011, 03:18 PM

No stealership work for me.... except maybe warranty work.

I look forward to changing oil and getting underneath the car

chops · 06-17-2011, 05:33 PM

changed out the clutch helper spring yesterday. drove it today. my gosh, its a completely different clutch beast now!

onzedge · 06-17-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

changed out the clutch helper spring yesterday. drove it today. my gosh, its a completely different clutch beast now!

chops · 06-17-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

its amazing what that one spring can do. my 1-2 shifts are so much smoother now, and ive actually had to relearn how to drive the car slightly. i no longer have to ride the clutch for a short period of time for smooth, slower shifts. that old spring made shifting smoothly such a bitch!

Synack · 06-17-2011, 06:10 PM

Just bought JVC KW-XR610 CD receiver at Crutchfield.com

With a badass XM setup and steering wheel controls.

Grand total $350.

Synack · 06-17-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

mine was like $80 at the stealership.

Shiiiit, I'm alright with an $80 oil change. Everyone was telling me it was upwards of $200 for the esther change.

chops · 06-17-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Shiiiit, I'm alright with an $80 oil change. Everyone was telling me it was upwards of $200 for the esther change.

esther sells for something like 12/quart *5 quarts = 60bucks. 80 sounds about right.

speaking of oil, i put in penzoil ultra and its been in the 80's and 90s here. ive noticed a 20 degree drop in oil temps. i hit 240 pretty easily on factory fill, but i hardly ever see 220 nowadays!

Synack · 06-17-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

esther sells for something like 12/quart *5 quarts = 60bucks. 80 sounds about right.

speaking of oil, i put in penzoil ultra and its been in the 80's and 90s here. ive noticed a 20 degree drop in oil temps. i hit 240 pretty easily on factory fill, but i hardly ever see 220 nowadays!

Is it esther? I'd love to "hardly" see 220 haha. And can I get oil changes at a regular oil change place as opposed to Nissan, with this oil? I want to take care of my car, but I also like finding the most sensible way to do it.

chops · 06-17-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Is it esther? I'd love to "hardly" see 220 haha. And can I get oil changes at a regular oil change place as opposed to Nissan, with this oil? I want to take care of my car, but I also like finding the most sensible way to do it.

most sensible way would be to drive over to walmart, buy a 5 quart jug of penzoil ultra + mobil1/purolater/k&n filter; drive home up some ramps; and change it yourself

it'll cost you ~$35, 30min of your time, and a lifetime of respect. come on...every guy should know how to change their oil!

Crazy4Z · 06-17-2011, 08:54 PM

Took it to the car wash. Waxed it and then im going to armorall the interior after i get off the computer.

EazyD · 06-17-2011, 09:33 PM

I was told Armorall is no good for interiors.

Regarding oil changes, this oil change and the last one, they put in normal oil to their recommendation. It was 34 bucks in the end so i had leftover money to buy a wireless 370Z computer mouse and ordered a GT-R start button

hey said to use normal oil for first couple fillups and then I can go synthetic if i want. Let the flame begin, but I am following their advice.

chops · 06-17-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

I was told Armorall is no good for interiors.

Regarding oil changes, this oil change and the last one, they put in normal oil to their recommendation. It was 34 bucks in the end so i had leftover money to buy a wireless 370Z computer mouse and ordered a GT-R start button

hey said to use normal oil for first couple fillups and then I can go synthetic if i want. Let the flame begin, but I am following their advice.

armor all is terrible. i use plain water to clean the dash, then a spritz of 303 aerospace protectant followed by a nice buff with a clean towel. you end up with a nice not shiny, but clean looking matte finish.

happytheman · 06-18-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chops

most sensible way would be to drive over to walmart, buy a 5 quart jug of penzoil ultra + mobil1/purolater/k&n filter; drive home up some ramps; and change it yourself

it'll cost you ~$35, 30min of your time, and a lifetime of respect. come on...every guy should know how to change their oil!

Believe me...I know how how to change my oil....I simply choose not to.

kenchan · 06-18-2011, 07:45 AM

Armorall is crap.

No Z action today... rain. Booooo~

onzedge · 06-18-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Armorall is crap.

No Z action today... rain. Booooo~

06-17-2011, 03:18 PM	#2941 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	No stealership work for me.... except maybe warranty work. I look forward to changing oil and getting underneath the car __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-17-2011, 06:10 PM	#2945 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Just bought JVC KW-XR610 CD receiver at Crutchfield.com With a badass XM setup and steering wheel controls. Grand total $350. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

06-17-2011, 09:33 PM	#2951 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	I was told Armorall is no good for interiors. Regarding oil changes, this oil change and the last one, they put in normal oil to their recommendation. It was 34 bucks in the end so i had leftover money to buy a wireless 370Z computer mouse and ordered a GT-R start button hey said to use normal oil for first couple fillups and then I can go synthetic if i want. Let the flame begin, but I am following their advice. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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