What did you do with your Z today II

Srenity · 01-20-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm confuzzled...what did you cut? I keep looking at the pics and it's like those "find what's different" cartoon pictures!

Man, I'm just blind!

On the first pic with the blue tape on the chin spoiler their is material from the chin spoiler below the tape. I used the tape basically as a guide so that I was not just winging it. The next pic you can see that that material is gone. The last pic is without tape. Basically I was sick of the chin spoiler scraping all the time so I trimmed the low points at the corners that keep scraping. Helps more than you would think.

onzedge · 01-20-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

So the dealer called and it is the steering lock that failed. The part is on 3 week plus backorder so they are going to pull one from a 2012 they have on the lot and use it to fix mine. I am picking it up tonight. I tell you what -- these guys are awesome and they will definitely be on my Christmas card list for 2012!!!

Thank you again everyone for all the support. You are my best friends and we have not even met yet.

I am getting the rev numbers from the old and new part for those of you interested.

Have a great day!!!!
__________________

Bad news. Apparently the 2012 models do not have a steering lock any more so there is no way to swap out the mechanism. Figures. So, the dealer jerry-rigged a module from an Altima so the car is driveable at least and I can bring it home to wait for the part. February 10 is the estimated delivery of the part. Nice.

Waiz · 01-20-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Mentally preparing to gut the hole rear of my car this weekend. Prep for 4 point cage.

Nice!

One day I hope to do the same (not anytime soon lol)

370ZilverZ · 01-20-2012, 05:12 PM

Completed my exhaust install and made a test run. Music to my ears.

Check out my journal for pics & vids, link at bottom of my signature.

Since I was all up in her plumbing this week, I decided to make her feel like a real lady.

Today I ordered an '09 6MT rear differential to combine with a Quaife LSD to install in my 7AT. I am hoping that it will not affect my cruise control. That should make it a bit more responsive and more fun to drive too.

onzedge · 01-20-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by daemon1957

Completed my exhaust install and made a test run. Music to my ears.

Check out my journal for pics & vids, link at bottom of my signature.

Since I was all up in her plumbing this week, I decided to make her feel like a real lady.

Today I ordered an '09 6MT rear differential to combine with a Quaife LSD to install in my 7AT. I am hoping that it will not affect my cruise control. That should make it a bit more responsive and more fun to drive too.

Alchemy · 01-20-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

So the dealer called and it is the steering lock that failed. The part is on 3 week plus backorder so they are going to pull one from a 2012 they have on the lot and use it to fix mine. I am picking it up tonight. I tell you what -- these guys are awesome and they will definitely be on my Christmas card list for 2012!!!

Thank you again everyone for all the support. You are my best friends and we have not even met yet.

I am getting the rev numbers from the old and new part for those of you interested.

Have a great day!!!!
__________________

feeling is mutual.

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Mentally preparing to gut the hole rear of my car this weekend. Prep for 4 point cage.

OHHHHHH BABBBYYYYYY!! What are your thoughts on seats??? Planning on upgrading anytime soon??

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Bad news. Apparently the 2012 models do not have a steering lock any more so there is no way to swap out the mechanism. Figures. So, the dealer jerry-rigged a module from an Altima so the car is driveable at least and I can bring it home to wait for the part. February 10 is the estimated delivery of the part. Nice.

+1 to the dealer for making it happen at all costs.

christian370z · 01-20-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Bad news. Apparently the 2012 models do not have a steering lock any more so there is no way to swap out the mechanism. Figures. So, the dealer jerry-rigged a module from an Altima so the car is driveable at least and I can bring it home to wait for the part. February 10 is the estimated delivery of the part. Nice.

That's really great of them to help you out like that, it's not every day you find a deal that is willing to go above and beyond to do things like that for customers. Glad to hear you have the Z back for now!

kenchan · 01-20-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

That's really great of them to help you out like that, it's not every day you find a deal that is willing to go above and beyond to do things like that for customers. Glad to hear you have the Z back for now!

FreshFish · 01-20-2012, 07:23 PM

For those interested in the fog light mod. Get a 7443 bulb/socket from online or auto parts store. The socket will have three wires. Use a dremel to shave off the sides of the socket and little tabs so that itll fit inside the foglight (reuse the O-ring from the orginal 7440 socket).

Wire about 4ft to extend each wire.
Take a zip tie to secure the moded socket to the foglight.
Install fog light using Simota's DIY
I tapped into the left rear light same as DIY
Cut into the rear light harness and soldered the wire leads as follows-

Socket Rear light
Black > Black (Ground)
Red > Red (Rear light ON)
Blue > Green (Brake light ON)

Took about a couple hrs to do.

Enjoy!!

FreshFish · 01-20-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Bad news. Apparently the 2012 models do not have a steering lock any more so there is no way to swap out the mechanism. Figures. So, the dealer jerry-rigged a module from an Altima so the car is driveable at least and I can bring it home to wait for the part. February 10 is the estimated delivery of the part. Nice.

Yikes! Well good to hear that you are back on the road. Dealer went above and beyond for this one.

SPOHN · 01-20-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

OHHHHHH BABBBYYYYYY!! What are your thoughts on seats??? Planning on upgrading anytime .

I'm buying some new Recaro Profi from a friend. Hope to get them next weekend. Waiting on my funds to be deposited.

FL 4Motion · 01-20-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'm buying some new Recaro Profi from a friend. Hope to get them next weekend. Waiting on my funds to be deposited.

cool, pls post pics when you get a chance.

SPOHN · 01-20-2012, 07:34 PM

^ you know I will

Alchemy · 01-20-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'm buying some new Recaro Profi from a friend. Hope to get them next weekend. Waiting on my funds to be deposited.

Awesome

onzedge · 01-20-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'm buying some new Recaro Profi from a friend. Hope to get them next weekend. Waiting on my funds to be deposited.

01-20-2012, 05:12 PM	#484 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	Completed my exhaust install and made a test run. Music to my ears. Check out my journal for pics & vids, link at bottom of my signature. Since I was all up in her plumbing this week, I decided to make her feel like a real lady. Today I ordered an '09 6MT rear differential to combine with a Quaife LSD to install in my 7AT. I am hoping that it will not affect my cruise control. That should make it a bit more responsive and more fun to drive too. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

01-20-2012, 07:23 PM	#489 (permalink)
FreshFish Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 201 Drives: on marshmallows Rep Power: 14	For those interested in the fog light mod. Get a 7443 bulb/socket from online or auto parts store. The socket will have three wires. Use a dremel to shave off the sides of the socket and little tabs so that itll fit inside the foglight (reuse the O-ring from the orginal 7440 socket). Wire about 4ft to extend each wire. Take a zip tie to secure the moded socket to the foglight. Install fog light using Simota's DIY I tapped into the left rear light same as DIY Cut into the rear light harness and soldered the wire leads as follows- Socket Rear light Black > Black (Ground) Red > Red (Rear light ON) Blue > Green (Brake light ON) Took about a couple hrs to do. Enjoy!! __________________ // nismo // Berk // PW JDM // *WORK* Meister S1 3pc // *TOYO PROXES* // POWERTRIX //

01-20-2012, 07:34 PM	#493 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	^ you know I will __________________

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