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Old 08-14-2009, 08:29 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Make sure to turn off the VDC if you are going to try and show off by burning out in front of friends.
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Old 08-15-2009, 05:50 PM   #17 (permalink)
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dont ever park near a shopping cart, it will end up magicly running into the side of your car leaving a dent.
Heck, if you're downhill also be sure to check uphill for any loose carts that could roll towards you on a windy day.

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My old 350Z - no one's parking next to me!

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If you attempt to park at the back of of a parking lot where it is empty, there will no doubt be a Civic and a hammer pounded Corolla parked on wither side of your car when you return. And thats the truth.
Yes. Yes. Yes. This annoys the hell out of me It's like they want to be in the cool club. See the solution above.
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Old 09-17-2009, 09:48 PM   #18 (permalink)
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All great advice...
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Old 09-18-2009, 10:27 AM   #19 (permalink)
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You know what, this might be a really good thread. Why don't people keep posting tips? we might all be able to benefit from some info.

Here's one more:

Don't pull on the gas filler cap too hard since the clip that attaches to the car is pretty weak and you might bend it open. Mine is kinda weak now
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Old 09-18-2009, 12:53 PM   #20 (permalink)
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There have been a lot of individual threads popping up with bits of info related to Lessons Learned and Tips/Advice with regard to driving/owning the Z. I figure it might be better served to have a single consolidated thread to put out this good advice!

1. Kannibul - (After car wash) - Let the soap and other crap leave the tires before gassing it a bit with the TRS turned off - lol...
2. Mike - I am having a real bitch getting the front [eibach] springs compressed enough to reinstall them. I wound up breaking my spring compressor, so tomorrow I am off to find a suspension shop with a press.
3. Imag - Spin cycles and floor mats don't mix.
4. RCZ - No replacement for a little practice. Get a good feel for the clutch and for how many revs you can give it for the perfect launch. Also remember you dont go on green, you go on the last yellow.
5. Josh@Stillen - Do not do a burnout on your street tires.. slicks can benefit from the additional heat.. just completely avoid the burnout box.. don't get anything on your tires..
6. Fly_yellow – (at the strip) The clutch pedal literally stuck to the floor. I had to stick my toe under it to pry it off the floor. It smelled like it burned the clutch up pretty bad, but the car seems to be running fine now.
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Correction on Tip number 5 you do want to spin the tires a bit even if they are street tires to clean them off, however we are talking a 2-5 second burn out not even enough to create smoke!

If you do use the water box, BACK INTO IT if you drive through it with street tires on the front they can some times retain drops of water which will be dropped in front of your back wheels while launching and going down the track!
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Old 09-18-2009, 02:17 PM   #21 (permalink)
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put some RainX on your rear window, good alternative to the (non existent) rear wiper
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Old 09-18-2009, 05:18 PM   #22 (permalink)
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put some RainX on your rear window, good alternative to the (non existent) rear wiper

Just passing on about Rain-ex.Don't use on the clear front plastic lights.It says don't use on Lexan because it will ruin the lexan by smearing it.Not sure about plastic but I would check first.Have heard of someone using and it did effect the plastic.
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Old 09-18-2009, 06:31 PM   #23 (permalink)
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watch out for LOW CEILINGS/AIR DUCTS when opening the giant hatch back!!!!!

hehe... The first time I opened it, I hit the air duct in my parking area. very tiny pencil point chip.... still sucks.
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Old 09-18-2009, 11:18 PM   #24 (permalink)
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never lean on the key in your pocket, because i tend to roll my windows down from inside my house from time to time..
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Don't pull on the gas filler cap too hard since the clip that attaches to the car is pretty weak and you might bend it open. Mine is kinda weak now
Also cause the plastic wire connecting it to the car is pretty short, and the snap of it going taut can yank the gas cap out of your hand to fall on your car. Did that once.
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never lean on the key in your pocket, because i tend to roll my windows down from inside my house from time to time..
And it can set off the emergency horn/lights (ask me how I know)!
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For new owners: check your tire pressure after picking up your new car from the dealer, it probably is too high. (set high for transport from Japan, dealers tend to forget to adjust it to the right level)
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When you get your windows tinted then minimize the number of times you open the doors the first 24hrs. Since the window rolls down about half an inch when you open the door then that's enough to snag the bottom edge of the film if it hasn't dried on the glass yet. This happened to me
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When you get your windows tinted then minimize the number of times you open the doors the first 24hrs. Since the window rolls down about half an inch when you open the door then that's enough to snag the bottom edge of the film if it hasn't dried on the glass yet. This happened to me
Same here, so I got mine fixed Friday afternoon and then drove a few hours to Austin from Houston. Then forced a friend to drive around all weekend.
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