What did you do with your Z today

LunaZ · 12-26-2011, 04:41 PM

Left her home, and boy am I glad.
Between the carnage at Best Buy and the accident on I-81S funneling Holiday traffic onto RT22 in Colonial Park, I was glad to be shleppin' around in an old Ford Ranger with a Glock sticker on the back window

kenchan · 12-26-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Installed the PWJDM Shift knob (so awesome), and then a quick Griots Spray on Car Wash thereafter. Good stuff!

Found the Griots to have great lubricity, and a nice scent. I probably used 20 oz of a 35 oz container though. The spray pump worked really well, applying a generous coating. Very pleased with the product! Thanks for the recommend Mr. Kenchan!

np, mr.happy!

hey i actually MOTORED MY Z TODAY!

yah, i did the steering lock replacement (check out the DIY section) and tried out the PWJDM knob.

looks moronic here but this is because i didnt feel like working on the knob today and just placed it over the nismo knob's rubber piece.

the knob feels good, but the decorative strip in the middle eats at my hand... any way to smooth this thing out a little without using sand paper or a file?

kenchan · 12-26-2011, 05:41 PM

here's the link:

DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

i kept the original in my trunk with a 12mm socket and flash light so i can replace it as needed within like 3min.

haha

happytheman · 12-26-2011, 05:43 PM

Yup, it does look a little retarded!

Tougher hands will fix that problem right up! You're welcome!

In all seriousness, I didn't have any issues with the pattern, but I'm a palm shifter.

98intrigue · 12-26-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Yup, it does look a little retarded!

Tougher hands will fix that problem right up! You're welcome!

In all seriousness, I didn't have any issues with the pattern, but I'm a palm shifter.

Want to sell me your stock knob?

gurneyeagle · 12-26-2011, 05:59 PM

Just got back from Dallas and Christmas with the family. Counted eleven Z's on the round trip, mainly Z33's.

Walked into the garage to check on the Z where it has been parked since Thursday, and just stood and admired her for a few minutes.

Beautiful car!

Happy Holidays all!

happytheman · 12-26-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Want to sell me your stock knob?

Retaining all stock stuff for later. Sorry Ryan.

happytheman · 12-26-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

here's the link:

DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s.

i kept the original in my trunk with a 12mm socket and flash light so i can replace it as needed within like 3min.

haha

Even if it's locked up?

onzedge · 12-26-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

np, mr.happy!

hey i actually MOTORED MY Z TODAY!

yah, i did the steering lock replacement (check out the DIY section) and tried out the PWJDM knob.

looks moronic here but this is because i didnt feel like working on the knob today and just placed it over the nismo knob's rubber piece.

the knob feels good, but the decorative strip in the middle eats at my hand... any way to smooth this thing out a little without using sand paper or a file?

Looks good.

happytheman · 12-26-2011, 06:26 PM

C'mon Kenchan! You gotta take that rubber ring off!

kenchan · 12-26-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Looks good.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

C'mon Kenchan! You gotta take that rubber ring off!

if i can figure out a way to smooth out the PWJDM knob i will put it back on the car with out the rubber spacer thingie. right now the nismo Ti knob is on there again.

kenchan · 12-26-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Even if it's locked up?

yep, it wouldn't matter. in fact, in my pict where i compare the one from the car and the new one, the one from the car is in it's locked position as it should since the car was turned off.

no issue removing it as you would pull the unit off vertically after removing the 2 bolts.

KingZee · 12-26-2011, 06:57 PM

kenchan that thing bothers you that much? It's pretty unnoticeable to me.

kenchan · 12-26-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

kenchan that thing bothers you that much? It's pretty unnoticeable to me.

not sure on yours, but mine is pretty rough... like almost burrs of steel. i think im going to mask off the brushed part and carefully just file it down.

i wore gloves while driving today and it literally shredded it a little.

KingZee · 12-26-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

not sure on yours, but mine is pretty rough... like almost burrs of steel. i think im going to mask off the brushed part and carefully just file it down.

i wore gloves while driving today and it literally shredded it a little.

that should work

12-26-2011, 04:41 PM	#9511 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Left her home, and boy am I glad. Between the carnage at Best Buy and the accident on I-81S funneling Holiday traffic onto RT22 in Colonial Park, I was glad to be shleppin' around in an old Ford Ranger with a Glock sticker on the back window __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

12-26-2011, 05:43 PM	#9514 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Yup, it does look a little retarded! Tougher hands will fix that problem right up! You're welcome! In all seriousness, I didn't have any issues with the pattern, but I'm a palm shifter. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

12-26-2011, 05:59 PM	#9516 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Just got back from Dallas and Christmas with the family. Counted eleven Z's on the round trip, mainly Z33's. Walked into the garage to check on the Z where it has been parked since Thursday, and just stood and admired her for a few minutes. Beautiful car! Happy Holidays all! __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

12-26-2011, 06:26 PM	#9520 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	C'mon Kenchan! You gotta take that rubber ring off! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

12-26-2011, 06:57 PM	#9523 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	kenchan that thing bothers you that much? It's pretty unnoticeable to me. __________________ Focus ST

12-26-2011, 05:41 PM	#9513 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	here's the link: DIY: Replace dreaded steering-lock on 2009s and early 2010s. i kept the original in my trunk with a 12mm socket and flash light so i can replace it as needed within like 3min. haha

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