What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

kfull · 08-06-2013, 12:06 AM

Just ordered a couple K&N drop in filters($99). I have been trying to decide whether I wanted to spend more money on a full cai but decided it wasn't worth it for me at the moment. I'll be dropping probably ~1100-1200 on a set of PSS tires in a few months anyways.

10MPlayer · 08-06-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I decided to clean my Z and do it right....i washed it carefully and then used a clay bar twice, removing any left over imbedded grime...then I washed the wheels and put some nice tire black on the tires...I carefully checked the front of the car for spots and chips and patched in and every one of them..Then i slowly buffed to remove any slight swirl marks, then washed it again. I dried it with a cloth and then applied a coat of finish which I hand buffed to a brilliant shine..
Then I washed each window carefully and then cleaned the inside, vacuuming the carpets and seats and cleaning the dash..

Altogether it took me about four hours.

When it was done my wife asked me to do her Honda. I got a bucket of soap and water, washed it with a sponge and sprayed it off..
Ten minutes later it was done...

Yeah, that sounds about right. You didn't miss going over the A/C vents with a q-tip on your ride did you? /sarc

10MPlayer · 08-06-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Wax on, wax off with Meguiar's Black Wax

Shiny!!

onzedge · 08-06-2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 10MPlayer

Shiny!!

RiCharlie · 08-06-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 10MPlayer

Yeah, that sounds about right. You didn't miss going over the A/C vents with a q-tip on your ride did you? /sarc

Thanks for reminding me! I forgot to do that..no wonder something seemed not right!!

forza370z · 08-06-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Wax on, wax off with Meguiar's Black Wax

We got a karate kit here.

Car looks fresh!

critical · 08-06-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I decided to clean my Z and do it right....i washed it carefully and then used a clay bar twice, removing any left over imbedded grime...then I washed the wheels and put some nice tire black on the tires...I carefully checked the front of the car for spots and chips and patched in every one of them..Then i slowly buffed to remove any slight swirl marks, then washed it again. I dried it with a cloth and then applied a coat of finish which I hand buffed to a brilliant shine..
Then I washed each window carefully and then cleaned the inside, vacuuming the carpets and seats and cleaning the dash..

Altogether it took me about four hours.

When it was done my wife asked me to do her Honda. I got a bucket of soap and water, washed it with a sponge and sprayed it off..
Ten minutes later it was done...

Dedication lol. Did you wax? Or is finish referring to waxing?

RiCharlie · 08-06-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

Dedication lol. Did you wax? Or is finish referring to waxing?

Used a finishing polish..

Z_ealot · 08-06-2013, 02:40 PM

I know it's not a Z but just passed the 1000 mile mark on my note and am still enjoying it

roy'sz · 08-06-2013, 02:57 PM

Trans and diff service. 1.75 hrs of labor. Back to running smooth again!

pL4tiNumfi5t · 08-06-2013, 05:07 PM

Added the GT-R map lenses to match the clear trunk light.

kenchan · 08-06-2013, 05:10 PM

yah, i like my GTR map light lenses too.

kenchan · 08-06-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull

Just ordered a couple K&N drop in filters($99). I have been trying to decide whether I wanted to spend more money on a full cai but decided it wasn't worth it for me at the moment. I'll be dropping probably ~1100-1200 on a set of PSS tires in a few months anyways.

honestly that and the post-maf tubes are all you really need, imo for trouble-free non-ac line worrying cai.

onzedge · 08-06-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

Trans and diff service. 1.75 hrs of labor. Back to running smooth again!

ChrisDorgan · 08-07-2013, 04:36 AM

Last night I took my Z for a spin around some country roads, had quite a fun back n forth with a Subaru STI & a Porsche Boxster which was pretty cool. Not often I get to do that with the roads the way they are around here. Anyways parked it up down the road last night (i've got a skip up the drive at the moment

) and when i came down this morning some bastard had keyed it from bonnet to boot (or hood to trunk) devastated!! got a picture or two on my phone but dunno how to upload them here.

08-06-2013, 12:06 AM	#5581 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	Just ordered a couple K&N drop in filters($99). I have been trying to decide whether I wanted to spend more money on a full cai but decided it wasn't worth it for me at the moment. I'll be dropping probably ~1100-1200 on a set of PSS tires in a few months anyways. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS Last edited by kfull; 08-06-2013 at 12:08 AM.

08-06-2013, 02:57 PM	#5590 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Trans and diff service. 1.75 hrs of labor. Back to running smooth again! onzedge and GaleForce like this. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)-

08-06-2013, 05:07 PM	#5591 (permalink)
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08-07-2013, 04:36 AM	#5595 (permalink)
ChrisDorgan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 10 Drives: 2012 370z Silver MT Rep Power: 12	Last night I took my Z for a spin around some country roads, had quite a fun back n forth with a Subaru STI & a Porsche Boxster which was pretty cool. Not often I get to do that with the roads the way they are around here. Anyways parked it up down the road last night (i've got a skip up the drive at the moment ) and when i came down this morning some bastard had keyed it from bonnet to boot (or hood to trunk) devastated!! got a picture or two on my phone but dunno how to upload them here.