What did you do with your Z today

BeachZTT · 03-15-2011, 08:07 AM

Painted the strut tower brace. It just got lost in the dark engine bay flat black. I think it looks better silver.

SPOHN · 03-15-2011, 08:16 AM

Made up a oil cooler block off plate.

EazyD · 03-15-2011, 10:19 AM

I'm in the waiting room at the dealer right now getting my first oil change at 2600 miles. Nervoussss.. I think they are putting in conventional. Is that ok? Maybe I'll do mobil1 next time?

BeachZTT · 03-15-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

I'm in the waiting room at the dealer right now getting my first oil change at 2600 miles. Nervoussss.. I think they are putting in conventional. Is that ok? Maybe I'll do mobil1 next time?

I know it's your first time so just breathe... it's going to be ok. they are probably (should be) using the Nissan Ester Oil. Do a forum search on oil and you will find more debates that you have time to read before you next change.

kenchan · 03-15-2011, 12:54 PM

i havent seen my Z yet today...

last night i moved the stock wheels into my storage area.

good excersise... im outta shape... need to move my detailing cart and gear into my garage soon.

EazyD · 03-15-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

I know it's your first time so just breathe... it's going to be ok. they are probably (should be) using the Nissan Ester Oil. Do a forum search on oil and you will find more debates that you have time to read before you next change.

Thanks for the reply. I've read enough of the debates to know that nobody knows what they're talking about

They put in conventional oil and the parts + labor cost me $42 or so. Coworker suggested not going to synthetic until after 5k miles.

wheee! · 03-15-2011, 02:54 PM

Nice! post that up to the social group too!

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Painted the strut tower brace. It just got lost in the dark engine bay flat black. I think it looks better silver.

Red__Zed · 03-15-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Painted the strut tower brace. It just got lost in the dark engine bay flat black. I think it looks better silver.

Nice. Looks a lot better than I would have thought.

SPOHN · 03-15-2011, 03:30 PM

Went and bought rat poison. That's right. My dad and I park are cars in the same garage and with both found droppings and acorns on top of the motor. Didn't find any damage at all. But I will kill those bastards.

BeachZTT · 03-15-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Nice! post that up to the social group too!

Will do!

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Nice. Looks a lot better than I would have thought.

Thanks guys!

kenchan · 03-15-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Went and bought rat poison. That's right. My dad and I park are cars in the same garage and with both found droppings and acorns on top of the motor. Didn't find any damage at all. But I will kill those bastards.

yah, better take care of it soon before they make a nest and start chewing away.

2004YZFR1 · 03-16-2011, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the reply. I've read enough of the debates to know that nobody knows what they're talking about

They put in conventional oil and the parts + labor cost me $42 or so. Coworker suggested not going to synthetic until after 5k miles.

Didn't the dealer give you a couple of free oil changes when you bought the car? I am assuming that you bought it new.

SPOHN · 03-16-2011, 09:34 PM

Finally drilled holes in my rear panel for adjustment to my rear coilovers. Also checked oil level and air pressure.

SVTNate · 03-17-2011, 05:03 AM

When I can remember (tomorrow I hope), I'm dropping off the strut tower bar to get paint matched (pearl white). I was going to do the Stillen airboxes too, but they're at the front of the engine bay and tend to get dirty faster. I'd rather not fight to keep them looking white, whereas just doing the strut bar will add a bit of color and be easy to keep clean.

Might do the engine covers too, at least with an accent of pearl white. We'll see.

SPOHN · 03-17-2011, 06:35 AM

Going on a cruise today.

03-15-2011, 08:07 AM	#781 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	Painted the strut tower brace. It just got lost in the dark engine bay flat black. I think it looks better silver. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

03-15-2011, 08:16 AM	#782 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Made up a oil cooler block off plate. __________________

03-15-2011, 10:19 AM	#783 (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'm in the waiting room at the dealer right now getting my first oil change at 2600 miles. Nervoussss.. I think they are putting in conventional. Is that ok? Maybe I'll do mobil1 next time? __________________ 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.

03-15-2011, 03:30 PM	#789 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Went and bought rat poison. That's right. My dad and I park are cars in the same garage and with both found droppings and acorns on top of the motor. Didn't find any damage at all. But I will kill those bastards. __________________

03-16-2011, 09:34 PM	#793 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Finally drilled holes in my rear panel for adjustment to my rear coilovers. Also checked oil level and air pressure. __________________

03-15-2011, 12:54 PM	#785 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i havent seen my Z yet today... last night i moved the stock wheels into my storage area. good excersise... im outta shape... need to move my detailing cart and gear into my garage soon.

03-16-2011, 09:10 PM	#792 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the reply. I've read enough of the debates to know that nobody knows what they're talking about They put in conventional oil and the parts + labor cost me $42 or so. Coworker suggested not going to synthetic until after 5k miles. Didn't the dealer give you a couple of free oil changes when you bought the car? I am assuming that you bought it new.

03-17-2011, 05:03 AM	#794 (permalink)
SVTNate Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 89 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	When I can remember (tomorrow I hope), I'm dropping off the strut tower bar to get paint matched (pearl white). I was going to do the Stillen airboxes too, but they're at the front of the engine bay and tend to get dirty faster. I'd rather not fight to keep them looking white, whereas just doing the strut bar will add a bit of color and be easy to keep clean. Might do the engine covers too, at least with an accent of pearl white. We'll see.

03-17-2011, 06:35 AM	#795 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Going on a cruise today. __________________

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