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LMBmikeZ · 01-25-2012, 06:29 PM

Really the sun strips are illegal where you are? Here in Canada (Ontario anyway) we can have the sun strip across the top of the windshield.

nmjaxx9 · 01-25-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

That looks great nmjaxx9! I don't know if I'd have the Cajones to do the front windshield like that, though one would suppose that it would be less easy to detect said tint than...say...illegal tint on the top portion, eh?

Thanks. Yeah I actually found doing the whole windshield to be less noticeable, I went to get inspection on the vehicle, and the officer didnt even notice the front window tint.

Plus it helps block out the sun hitting your face when driving, and no annoying sun visor blocking half your view of the road.

happytheman · 01-25-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Really the sun strips are illegal where you are? Here in Canada (Ontario anyway) we can have the sun strip across the top of the windshield.

Nah, it's not so much the sun strip as much as the tint level that's illegal. I used to have 20% on my sun strip and it came down lower than the legal limit. Never got hassled, but you never know right?

happytheman · 01-25-2012, 09:58 PM

Ok guys, I've Got to ask the question, and figured here was just as good a place as anywhere!

What's the best drop in filter for our Z?

K&N - $55 (one filter)

370Z / G37 K&N Drop In Filters
--------------------------–---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HKS - $68 (includes 2)

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=3978
--------------------------–---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OEM - $17.71 (one filter)

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=4003

shaun66 · 01-25-2012, 10:59 PM

What percent did you do on the windshield?

nmjaxx9 · 01-25-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shaun66

What percent did you do on the windshield?

35%

Gixxer-370Z · 01-25-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Ok guys, I've Got to ask the question, and figured here was just as good a place as anywhere!

What's the best drop in filter for our Z?

K&N - $55 (one filter)

370Z / G37 K&N Drop In Filters
--------------------------–---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FYI to all....K&N filters here for $40 each FREE SHIPPING (when you buy 2)!
Just made my purchase!
K&N Stock Replacement Air Filters for 2011 NISSAN 370Z

sfearl1 · 01-25-2012, 11:26 PM

Cosworth's aren't oiled. Check the specs on 'em, they're legit filters. I had one on my Evo X and it out-performed OEM, HKS, and K&N - while providing superior filtration. $45 ea

Performance Air Filter - Performance Air Filter - Cosworth USA

happytheman · 01-25-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gixxer-370Z

FYI to all....K&N filters here for $40 each FREE SHIPPING (when you buy 2)!
Just made my purchase!
K&N Stock Replacement Air Filters for 2011 NISSAN 370Z

Just pulled the trigger on this as well!

SCORPION · 01-26-2012, 12:13 AM

scottIN · 01-26-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

yep, Z Speed aluminum under shroud

370Z ZSpeedPerformance Aluminum Engine Under Shroud

So do you think there will be any issue with this on the 2012 with the oil cooler? I can't tell from the pics if it would interfere in anyway.

I've e-mailed ZSpeed, but thought I'd ask on here, too.

sfearl1 · 01-26-2012, 09:03 AM

^^ i'm not sure, i haven't seen placement of the oil cooler yet.

takjak2 · 01-26-2012, 12:24 PM

The 2012 oil cooler is in line with the oil filter, there should be no interference with the aluminum under shroud

scottIN · 01-26-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

The 2012 oil cooler is in line with the oil filter, there should be no interference with the aluminum under shroud

I just heard form Z1. He didn't think there would be any issues except possibly if there would be enough room to get your hand up in there to get to the filter through the access door. He was also kind enough to let me know that if I got and and it didn't work, he would take it back. So I may get one & see...

nmjaxx9 · 01-26-2012, 01:59 PM

Emblems look good SCORPION

01-25-2012, 06:29 PM	#166 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Really the sun strips are illegal where you are? Here in Canada (Ontario anyway) we can have the sun strip across the top of the windshield. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

01-25-2012, 09:58 PM	#169 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Ok guys, I've Got to ask the question, and figured here was just as good a place as anywhere! What's the best drop in filter for our Z? K&N - $55 (one filter) 370Z / G37 K&N Drop In Filters --------------------------–--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HKS - $68 (includes 2) http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=3978 --------------------------–--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OEM - $17.71 (one filter) http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=4003 __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub Last edited by happytheman; 01-25-2012 at 10:07 PM.

01-25-2012, 11:26 PM	#173 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	Cosworth's aren't oiled. Check the specs on 'em, they're legit filters. I had one on my Evo X and it out-performed OEM, HKS, and K&N - while providing superior filtration. $45 ea Performance Air Filter - Performance Air Filter - Cosworth USA __________________ Scott Last edited by sfearl1; 01-25-2012 at 11:28 PM.

01-26-2012, 12:13 AM	#175 (permalink)
SCORPION Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: THE BAY AREA Posts: 126 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 13	here are some emblems I had painted Last edited by SCORPION; 01-26-2012 at 12:15 AM.

01-26-2012, 09:03 AM	#177 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	^^ i'm not sure, i haven't seen placement of the oil cooler yet. __________________ Scott

01-25-2012, 10:59 PM	#170 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	What percent did you do on the windshield?

01-26-2012, 12:24 PM	#178 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	The 2012 oil cooler is in line with the oil filter, there should be no interference with the aluminum under shroud __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

01-26-2012, 01:59 PM	#180 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Emblems look good SCORPION

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