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

kenchan · 07-09-2014, 02:08 PM

cookie went missing today, but kenchan claims he didnt eat it.

onzedge · 07-09-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cookie went missing today, but kenchan claims he didnt eat it.

kenchan · 07-09-2014, 02:13 PM

i hate how the page broke my related posts.

these go together..

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i got no tracking number today... but store claims it shipped.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cookie went missing today, but kenchan claims he didnt eat it.

14ZTSport · 07-09-2014, 05:40 PM

So today I learned what everyone meant about the last three dots of gas gauge being useless. According to my range monitor, it took me 40 miles to drive what I know is 11 miles, while my gauge dropped from 4 dots to 1 during that trip. Fun times!

kenchan · 07-09-2014, 05:47 PM

yah, i fill up when the dots are half unlit.

Duc_Z09 · 07-09-2014, 05:49 PM

Never trust a fuel gauge. That's what trip odometers are for.

14ZTSport · 07-09-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, i fill up when the dots are half unlit.

I'll start doing that, at least at a quarter tank. This will be my second fill up coming up, so trying to get closer to bottom to clear out whatever junk gas dealer filled up with for pick up (and driving from original dealer). I prefer Shell premium and the sooner I can get to all Shell in my tank, the better!

14ZTSport · 07-09-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Never trust a fuel gauge. That's what trip odometers are for.

Concur, but too new to know what miles I'll get on a tank yet...

madwi · 07-09-2014, 09:25 PM

Drove the Z to work today. Chatted with security last night and they will leave it alone while parked in the Dr.'s parking lot

onzedge · 07-09-2014, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Drove the Z to work today. Chatted with security last night and they will leave it alone while parked in the Dr.'s parking lot

blackcherry20 · 07-09-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Drove the Z to work today. Chatted with security last night and they will leave it alone while parked in the Dr.'s parking lot

why would they bother it?

Zerocool · 07-09-2014, 10:23 PM

So when I got home tonight, I saw that my package was waiting for me. I ordered

Optimum opti-clean 32oz. This is a waterless-wash cleaning solution. The product is concentrated so you're going to have to dilute it 3:1. They also sell a larger version which I believe is a 128oz. container. I purchased the smaller one because I wanted to try it out and make sure I'd like it before purchasing the large container. I don't have access to the hose at my apartment anymore so the two bucket method for me is out the window, for now.

How does it work? The polymers in the solution liquifies the dirt, lifts it off the surface of the vehicle and allows you to use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe it off. I had a 28oz spray bottle laying around so I mixed the concentrate with water, went down and started spraying panel by panel. I used 6 towels for the entire car (folded into quarters) and one towel for drying and buffing (for no streaks and a high shine) The bottle lasted me throughout the entire car, wheels, door jams and the engine bay.

My car was dirty and I haven't washed her in a few weeks due to the rain and construction on the roads. I was looking into purchasing Garry Dean's Infinite Use Detail Juice and do his method of washing the car but his product starts off at $29.99 for an 8oz bottle where as the opti-clean is $14.99 for the 32oz bottle. With this bottle I can do 3-4 more washes before purchasing another bottle. I would normally wash my car every 15 days since it's my daily. So every 45 days or so I would need another container, that's not bad in my opinion for 15 bucks unless you purchase the larger one.

Is this a substitute for a 2 bucket wash, definitely not. I prefer scrubbing and using up all the suds however I was done with the opti-clean in about 25 minutes. No mess at the end and no cleaning rinsing out of the buckets. I would rate this product a solid 9/10.

( Click to show/hide )

right below the coolant reservoir is just oxidation I believe, it's not dirt.
excuse the crappy iphone pictures.

LNATKFRNG · 07-09-2014, 10:36 PM

No rain today too the lady out for diner (and the wife) decided this exhaust is too loud time for an upgrade

aszyd · 07-09-2014, 11:15 PM

Equalme painted door handles installed!

Bananaz · 07-10-2014, 12:37 AM

I usually add gas when I get to 3 lights. Hate seeing that gas light

07-09-2014, 02:08 PM	#376 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	cookie went missing today, but kenchan claims he didnt eat it. onzedge, blackcherry20 and Ghostvette like this.

07-09-2014, 05:49 PM	#381 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Never trust a fuel gauge. That's what trip odometers are for. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

07-09-2014, 09:25 PM	#384 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Drove the Z to work today. Chatted with security last night and they will leave it alone while parked in the Dr.'s parking lot onzedge, blackcherry20 and Ghostvette like this.

07-09-2014, 10:23 PM	#387 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	So when I got home tonight, I saw that my package was waiting for me. I ordered Optimum opti-clean 32oz. This is a waterless-wash cleaning solution. The product is concentrated so you're going to have to dilute it 3:1. They also sell a larger version which I believe is a 128oz. container. I purchased the smaller one because I wanted to try it out and make sure I'd like it before purchasing the large container. I don't have access to the hose at my apartment anymore so the two bucket method for me is out the window, for now. How does it work? The polymers in the solution liquifies the dirt, lifts it off the surface of the vehicle and allows you to use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe it off. I had a 28oz spray bottle laying around so I mixed the concentrate with water, went down and started spraying panel by panel. I used 6 towels for the entire car (folded into quarters) and one towel for drying and buffing (for no streaks and a high shine) The bottle lasted me throughout the entire car, wheels, door jams and the engine bay. My car was dirty and I haven't washed her in a few weeks due to the rain and construction on the roads. I was looking into purchasing Garry Dean's Infinite Use Detail Juice and do his method of washing the car but his product starts off at $29.99 for an 8oz bottle where as the opti-clean is $14.99 for the 32oz bottle. With this bottle I can do 3-4 more washes before purchasing another bottle. I would normally wash my car every 15 days since it's my daily. So every 45 days or so I would need another container, that's not bad in my opinion for 15 bucks unless you purchase the larger one. Is this a substitute for a 2 bucket wash, definitely not. I prefer scrubbing and using up all the suds however I was done with the opti-clean in about 25 minutes. No mess at the end and no cleaning rinsing out of the buckets. I would rate this product a solid 9/10. ( Click to show/hide ) ( Click to show/hide ) right below the coolant reservoir is just oxidation I believe, it's not dirt. excuse the crappy iphone pictures. __________________ I like pizza

07-09-2014, 10:36 PM	#388 (permalink)
LNATKFRNG Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ocala Posts: 158 Drives: 370z pearl white Rep Power: 12	No rain today too the lady out for diner (and the wife) decided this exhaust is too loud time for an upgrade __________________ '09 sport package

07-09-2014, 05:40 PM	#379 (permalink)
14ZTSport Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 118 Drives: 14 Z M6 PW T/S Rep Power: 11	So today I learned what everyone meant about the last three dots of gas gauge being useless. According to my range monitor, it took me 40 miles to drive what I know is 11 miles, while my gauge dropped from 4 dots to 1 during that trip. Fun times!

07-09-2014, 05:47 PM	#380 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i fill up when the dots are half unlit.

07-09-2014, 11:15 PM	#389 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	Equalme painted door handles installed! blackcherry20, Ghostvette and SterlingDrive like this. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

07-10-2014, 12:37 AM	#390 (permalink)
Bananaz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 637 Drives: 09 370z 6MT/B+Sport Rep Power: 13	I usually add gas when I get to 3 lights. Hate seeing that gas light __________________ BC - SSR - Evo-R - ViS - SPC - ZSpeed - Beluga - Blox - 35% Tint - Clutch Spring - Fang Forced Air Ducting

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