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

Z RATED OKC · 03-24-2013, 11:17 PM

Got it all waxed and cleaned up

Haboob · 03-25-2013, 09:42 AM

Just ordered wheel spacers.

Not sure if I should go HFCs and CBE, 2DIN/Sound, or hang onto my money next?

Pintsize725 · 03-25-2013, 10:58 AM

Didn't someone in this thread buy the Evo-R mirrors? I'm interested to know how they held up.

enkei2k · 03-25-2013, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy'sz

wow....

in a bad way because I changed my oil exactly one year later or

in a bad way because I put so 'little' miles on the car?

roy'sz · 03-25-2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy'sz

wow....

being the first (and last time) you do it yourself.

JARblue · 03-25-2013, 08:21 PM

This weekend, I received a Mishimoto Aluminum Power Steering Reservoir as one of my groomsman presents from a great friend

( Click to show/hide )

Also, I received another shipment of car care products

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enkei2k · 03-25-2013, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roy'sz

being the first (and last time) you do it yourself.

Truthfully, the reason I said that was because it was such a pain to get the drain plug and filter off. I eventually got the drain plug out, but couldn't get the filter off. I'll take it to my mechanic to change out the filter. Hopefully when he changes it, he won't tighten it so much and make it easier for me the next time around.

MarkGideon · 03-25-2013, 10:20 PM

First oil change from the factory on any new car I have had has been a bit tough. Some I have had to drive a screwdriver through the filter to be able to twist it off. After the first, the rest are relatively easy.

JARblue · 03-26-2013, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enkei2k

Truthfully, the reason I said that was because it was such a pain to get the drain plug and filter off. I eventually got the drain plug out, but couldn't get the filter off. I'll take it to my mechanic to change out the filter. Hopefully when he changes it, he won't tighten it so much and make it easier for me the next time around.

Strap wrench FTMFW!! They have ones specifically for oil filters, too, though I just use one with a simple rubber strap. You shouldn't pay more than $10-15 for a decent one

Waiz · 03-26-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z RATED OKC

Got it all waxed and cleaned up

Nice setup!

kfull · 03-26-2013, 03:22 PM

As of today I have owned my z for exactly 1 year. In that year I have:
Driven 21k miles
Been in 1 accident(all fixed, no mechanical damage and wasn't at fault thankfully)
No speeding tickets!

roy'sz · 03-26-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfull

As of today I have owned my z for exactly 1 year. In that year I have:
Driven 21k miles
Been in 1 accident(all fixed, no mechanical damage and wasn't at fault thankfully)
No speeding tickets!

The day before I had my car a year I was almost at 25. Then someone lost a pole on the fwy and I came into contact with it at 75mph. I had nowhere to go. Pics are in my album....it was a sad sad day. Especially since I had just spent the money for my co-pay on a credit card payment lol. But all is well with the beast!

enkei2k · 03-26-2013, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkGideon

First oil change from the factory on any new car I have had has been a bit tough. Some I have had to drive a screwdriver through the filter to be able to twist it off. After the first, the rest are relatively easy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Strap wrench FTMFW!! They have ones specifically for oil filters, too, though I just use one with a simple rubber strap. You shouldn't pay more than $10-15 for a decent one

Yeah, I have a rubber strap wrench. I was planning on using it for my shift knob, as well as oil filter (as I've read on here that it works well for both). The rubber strap wrench I got can't grip it too well and slides right off.

Anyway, on topic. I Dr. Colorchipped a few spots here and there on my car. Might need to add a few extra coats on top as it's not as I expected..

CDepp · 03-26-2013, 07:26 PM

Drove my Z past a black GT-R going the opposite way today, way down in Monroe.

/I wonder if he's posting that he drove his GT-R past a black 370Z today...{I want to believe}

raymondo510 · 03-26-2013, 07:59 PM

Bought her some new Work shoes

03-24-2013, 11:17 PM	#3421 (permalink)
Z RATED OKC Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: On the Prowl Posts: 656 Drives: 370z PG Rep Power: 15	Got it all waxed and cleaned up UNKNOWN_370, kenchan, GaleForce and 5 others like this. __________________ Zele Replica kit, CF Pillars, 15% Tint, Vossen Cv2's, Borla CBE, Stillen g3's, Top Speed Pro1 Test Pipes, Nitrous Express kit, Amuse Front, BC BR Coilovers & Quad tips,Ray lugs,15mm spacers, custom painted headlights, Green Demon Eyes SOON TO COME Headers, Tune, aero jacket fenders

03-25-2013, 10:58 AM	#3423 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Didn't someone in this thread buy the Evo-R mirrors? I'm interested to know how they held up. __________________ Tracie

03-25-2013, 08:21 PM	#3426 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	This weekend, I received a Mishimoto Aluminum Power Steering Reservoir as one of my groomsman presents from a great friend ( Click to show/hide ) Unfortunately, my cursory research tells me that the provided bracket likely won't work with my R2C intakes And being that it's my DD, it may take awhile before I can have a new bracket fabricated and actually have it installed. Oh well, that's just more time for me to be about installing it Also, I received another shipment of car care products ( Click to show/hide ) Meguiar's Ultimate Paste Wax (w/ microfiber cloth) Meguiar's Clay Kit (2 clay bars, detailing spray, and microfiber cloth) Meguiar's Ultimate Polish Meguiar's Compound and Waxing pads (to go with my Polishing pads) Meguiar's 3" hand pad Meguiar's Supreme Shine microfiber towels (after washing my wife's Acura, I have decided these towels are inferior to any of the other microfiber towels I have and I will not be purchasing any more - maybe good utility towels for interior and plastic trim) __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-25-2013, 10:20 PM	#3428 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	First oil change from the factory on any new car I have had has been a bit tough. Some I have had to drive a screwdriver through the filter to be able to twist it off. After the first, the rest are relatively easy. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

03-26-2013, 07:26 PM	#3434 (permalink)
CDepp Track Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 837 Drives: sideways Rep Power: 13	Drove my Z past a black GT-R going the opposite way today, way down in Monroe. /I wonder if he's posting that he drove his GT-R past a black 370Z today...{I want to believe} JARblue likes this. __________________ -CDepp- 2011 MB Base+S M6 \| Invidia Exhaust \| TommyKairaHebiBeibi \| H&R Spacers 15/20 \| GTR Start \| 305hp/240tq

03-25-2013, 09:42 AM	#3422 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Just ordered wheel spacers. Not sure if I should go HFCs and CBE, 2DIN/Sound, or hang onto my money next?

03-26-2013, 03:22 PM	#3431 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 14	As of today I have owned my z for exactly 1 year. In that year I have: Driven 21k miles Been in 1 accident(all fixed, no mechanical damage and wasn't at fault thankfully) No speeding tickets!

03-26-2013, 07:59 PM	#3435 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	Bought her some new Work shoes __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

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