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

Haboob · 10-05-2014, 10:58 PM

Had the car wash place I usually go to for hand washes buff out the clear bra and most of the marks from the debris are gone.

It's difficult to see the remaining marks, but a little easier to see the slight dent in the hood.

The car and wheels look so good clean... it's been so long since they have been.

JARblue · 10-06-2014, 09:23 AM

Axle click has reared its head in my Z after nearly 60K miles. Trying to decide whether to hassle with the dealer to see if they'll take care of it for free or go ahead with juld0zer's DIY.

chops · 10-06-2014, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Axle click has reared its head in my Z after nearly 60K miles. Trying to decide whether to hassle with the dealer to see if they'll take care of it for free or go ahead with juld0zer's DIY.

yikes. ive been having this too for the last 5k miles or so. annoying clicking whenever i get on the gas or let off. especially noticable in stop/go traffic

Mt Tam I am · 10-06-2014, 11:05 AM

The weather is perfect for Z driving. I'm off to do it.

JARblue · 10-06-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

yikes. ive been having this too for the last 5k miles or so. annoying clicking whenever i get on the gas or let off. especially noticable in stop/go traffic

Yup... dealer said they would regrease for no charge within 3yr/36Kmi. Yet another issue that should be covered under the powertrain, but Nissan refuses.

I will be replacing the axle nut with a Kawasaki part per this DIY: FIXED: Rear axle click clunk noise

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 09:29 AM

thought the axle click was just torquing up the hub nut to 110ft/lbs or something on the driver side?

i think the true way is to pack it with grease or something.. havent looked into it since ive not had this issue.

JARblue · 10-06-2014, 09:32 AM

Neither one of those seems to be a permanent fix though. The DIY replaces the axle nut completely. However, the grease might be the best way since mine lasted over 55K miles before it started. Anyone have a link to the TSB that refers to this? I can't seem to find it.

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 09:39 AM

if you can't find it here, i think check the 350z/G35c sites as well. GL, mr.jar

JARblue · 10-06-2014, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

if you can't find it here, i think check the 350z/G35c sites as well. GL, mr.jar

My research indicates there is a TSB for the 350Z but not the 370Z...

JARblue · 10-06-2014, 11:28 AM

Ordered Kawasaki axle nuts this morning for my 370Z

chops · 10-06-2014, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Ordered Kawasaki axle nuts this morning for my 370Z

ditto. just did the same

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 11:56 AM

you guys sound fast when you say kawasaki...

jpkirk · 10-06-2014, 12:26 PM

Kawa sounds fast

saki sounds drunk

bunga sounds ... I don't know ...

kenchan · 10-06-2014, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpkirk

Kawa sounds fast

saki sounds drunk

bunga sounds ... I don't know ...

mishuko · 10-06-2014, 01:49 PM

Good news! My parts are scheduled to arrive soon. Hopefully by end of week or early next week parts will be at my doorsteps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpkirk

Kawa sounds fast

saki sounds drunk

bunga sounds ... I don't know ...

so if we put them all together it's a perfect example of my drinking life.

Fast, easy, and bunga (the sound of me passing out on something soft...)

10-06-2014, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Axle click has reared its head in my Z after nearly 60K miles. Trying to decide whether to hassle with the dealer to see if they'll take care of it for free or go ahead with juld0zer's DIY. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-06-2014, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	The weather is perfect for Z driving. I'm off to do it. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

10-06-2014, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Neither one of those seems to be a permanent fix though. The DIY replaces the axle nut completely. However, the grease might be the best way since mine lasted over 55K miles before it started. Anyone have a link to the TSB that refers to this? I can't seem to find it. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-06-2014, 11:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Ordered Kawasaki axle nuts this morning for my 370Z __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-06-2014, 12:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	Kawa sounds fast saki sounds drunk bunga sounds ... I don't know ... __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

10-05-2014, 10:58 PM	#1 (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	Had the car wash place I usually go to for hand washes buff out the clear bra and most of the marks from the debris are gone. It's difficult to see the remaining marks, but a little easier to see the slight dent in the hood. The car and wheels look so good clean... it's been so long since they have been.

10-06-2014, 09:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	thought the axle click was just torquing up the hub nut to 110ft/lbs or something on the driver side? i think the true way is to pack it with grease or something.. havent looked into it since ive not had this issue.

10-06-2014, 09:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if you can't find it here, i think check the 350z/G35c sites as well. GL, mr.jar

10-06-2014, 11:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you guys sound fast when you say kawasaki...

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