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

onzedge · 01-11-2014, 12:52 PM

If you have a manual transmission and have yet to replace its oil with Redline MT85, you are missing out. I just did an engine oil change and swapped the trans oil out as well and immediately the shifting is as smooth as silk pajamas on satin bed sheets (you all know that feeling).

I highly recommend it.

equalme · 01-11-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

If you have a manual transmission and have yet to replace its oil with Redline MT85, you are missing out. I just did an engine oil change and swapped the trans oil out as well and immediately the shifting is as smooth as silk pajamas on satin bed sheets (you all know that feeling).

I highly recommend it.

I didn't notice too much of a difference in the cold weather, but once the temp went up to 60+ it is definitely smooth as butter.

roy'sz · 01-11-2014, 01:09 PM

Typically shifting is rough in cold weather no matter what oil. I also do the diff at the same time as trans.

SPOHN · 01-11-2014, 01:26 PM

Had a hole list of things but all this damn rain I can't do $hit. Plus cant figure out why my start button stays lite after shutting off.

Pintsize725 · 01-11-2014, 06:21 PM

Took her partially down Lime Creek to a park. While there, I vacuumed her with a travel size one and Meguiar'd her insides. Did lunch with the hubby then took her to get another wheel balance as I suspected the last one wasn't done correctly. I had really heavy vibration starting at 60mph. Turns out, I was right.
Afterwards we went to John Eagle European where I drooled over a Lotus Evora and contemplated finding a used one soon. While leaving the dealership, I decided her exhaust was sounding just a little too good to go home and park it. Took her down Spicewood Springs for some semi twisty action and then headed home.

TL;DR: Road therapy complete.

onzedge · 01-11-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Took her partially down Lime Creek to a park. While there, I vacuumed her with a travel size one and Meguiar'd her insides. Did lunch with the hubby then took her to get another wheel balance as I suspected the last one wasn't done correctly. I had really heavy vibration starting at 60mph. Turns out, I was right.
Afterwards we went to John Eagle European where I drooled over a Lotus Evora and contemplated finding a used one soon. While leaving the dealership, I decided her exhaust was sounding just a little too good to go home and park it. Took her down Spicewood Springs for some semi twisty action and then headed home.

TL;DR: Road therapy complete.

JARblue · 01-11-2014, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by equalme

Washed the Z in this beautiful Texas weather.

Great minds...

She was filthy, and I finally got some time this afternoon to wash her. If I feel up to it after dinner, I may try to work on the interior. Tomorrow I hope I can clay and wax

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

TL;DR: Road therapy complete.

I'm jealous. Well done

Pintsize725 · 01-11-2014, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Great minds...

She was filthy, and I finally got some time this afternoon to wash her. If I feel up to it after dinner, I may try to work on the interior. Tomorrow I hope I can clay and wax

I'm jealous. Well done

I'm jealous that you have a clean Z!

If the weather is nice next weekend, I think I'll tackle the wash/clay/wax that she needs.

onzedge · 01-11-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Great minds...

She was filthy, and I finally got some time this afternoon to wash her. If I feel up to it after dinner, I may try to work on the interior. Tomorrow I hope I can clay and wax

I'm jealous. Well done

Bananaz · 01-11-2014, 07:52 PM

Put in some bright white led's in the smoked interior lenses. They stay lit the tiniest bit so it irritates me but hopefully after a few weeks it'll go away. Wishful thinking. Next is the license plate led's,

Edit:just did them. Took about 3 minutes

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Cvzg77r · 01-11-2014, 08:15 PM

Installed two rear tires, front n rear SPL camber arms n rear toe bolts n aligned the car

RoadsterST · 01-12-2014, 04:17 PM

Dropped the top to enjoy this wonderful 75* Texas afternoon

Bananaz · 01-12-2014, 04:20 PM

Just changed my oil to redline 5w30 and changed the trans oil to mt 85 and a tiny bit of mt 90

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onzedge · 01-12-2014, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bananaz

Just changed my oil to redline 5w30 and changed the trans oil to mt 85 and a tiny bit of mt 90

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Good job.

mag_black · 01-12-2014, 05:58 PM

Setup dashcommand and PLX. I finally got my car back after being in the shop for 2 months from a series of unfortunate events.

I took her for a car wash, vacuum and a little fun. Car felt very strong; maybe because I haven't driven her in a while.

I had p0300 code that I cleared and I know my o2's are turned off, but dashcommand stated that my o2's were "ready". I have an inspection soon, and I'm wondering if I can trust it.

01-11-2014, 12:52 PM	#7681 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	If you have a manual transmission and have yet to replace its oil with Redline MT85, you are missing out. I just did an engine oil change and swapped the trans oil out as well and immediately the shifting is as smooth as silk pajamas on satin bed sheets (you all know that feeling). I highly recommend it. equalme likes this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

01-11-2014, 01:09 PM	#7683 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Typically shifting is rough in cold weather no matter what oil. I also do the diff at the same time as trans. onzedge likes 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)-

01-11-2014, 01:26 PM	#7684 (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	Had a hole list of things but all this damn rain I can't do $hit. Plus cant figure out why my start button stays lite after shutting off. __________________

01-11-2014, 06:21 PM	#7685 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Took her partially down Lime Creek to a park. While there, I vacuumed her with a travel size one and Meguiar'd her insides. Did lunch with the hubby then took her to get another wheel balance as I suspected the last one wasn't done correctly. I had really heavy vibration starting at 60mph. Turns out, I was right. Afterwards we went to John Eagle European where I drooled over a Lotus Evora and contemplated finding a used one soon. While leaving the dealership, I decided her exhaust was sounding just a little too good to go home and park it. Took her down Spicewood Springs for some semi twisty action and then headed home. TL;DR: Road therapy complete. onzedge and Ghostvette like this. __________________ Tracie

01-11-2014, 07:52 PM	#7690 (permalink)
Bananaz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 637 Drives: 09 370z 6MT/B+Sport Rep Power: 13	Put in some bright white led's in the smoked interior lenses. They stay lit the tiniest bit so it irritates me but hopefully after a few weeks it'll go away. Wishful thinking. Next is the license plate led's, Edit:just did them. Took about 3 minutes Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ BC - SSR - Evo-R - ViS - SPC - ZSpeed - Beluga - Blox - 35% Tint - Clutch Spring - Fang Forced Air Ducting Last edited by Bananaz; 01-11-2014 at 08:24 PM.

01-11-2014, 08:15 PM	#7691 (permalink)
Cvzg77r Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 117 Drives: 12 NiSSAN 370Z nismo Rep Power: 13	Installed two rear tires, front n rear SPL camber arms n rear toe bolts n aligned the car

01-12-2014, 04:17 PM	#7692 (permalink)
RoadsterST Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 446 Drives: 2013 roadster ST Rep Power: 13	Dropped the top to enjoy this wonderful 75* Texas afternoon

01-12-2014, 04:20 PM	#7693 (permalink)
Bananaz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 637 Drives: 09 370z 6MT/B+Sport Rep Power: 13	Just changed my oil to redline 5w30 and changed the trans oil to mt 85 and a tiny bit of mt 90 Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk onzedge likes this. __________________ BC - SSR - Evo-R - ViS - SPC - ZSpeed - Beluga - Blox - 35% Tint - Clutch Spring - Fang Forced Air Ducting

01-12-2014, 05:58 PM	#7695 (permalink)
mag_black A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Drives: 09 370Z MT6 Rep Power: 666	Setup dashcommand and PLX. I finally got my car back after being in the shop for 2 months from a series of unfortunate events. I took her for a car wash, vacuum and a little fun. Car felt very strong; maybe because I haven't driven her in a while. I had p0300 code that I cleared and I know my o2's are turned off, but dashcommand stated that my o2's were "ready". I have an inspection soon, and I'm wondering if I can trust it. __________________ fujimura ≠ abbeyRoadCompany ≠ fastIntentions ≠ motordyne ≠ avantGarde ≠ ecutek ≠ nismo ≠ stillen ≠ stoptech ≠ gtm ≠ spl ≠ carbonfiberelement ≠ stance™

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