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

BamBamZ · 07-22-2015, 08:53 AM

Dropped it off at a friends shop last night...

32K miles on it so it was over due for the 30K mile service, I had the oil changed several days ago (Royal Purple HPS with royal purple filter)... The air filters are in good shape still and even then, I intend on getting an intake in the next month or so.

I'm using Redline MT-85 in the transmission and Redline 75W90 for the rear diff and for the hell of it, I'm having him install the TWM short shifter (already had a TWM Abrams M1 shift knob)... Then probably have it detailed when I pick it up if he's done before 5.

burntz · 07-22-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Attachment 105895 just 2500 more miles & powertrain warranty will be gone!

dang,caught that 295/55/20 Trail Grappler M/T in the background,on my old 2door K1500 Blazer!
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Good looking car (the other pics, not that the oil pan isn't handsome)
But... just how often do you change your oil?? the filter's labeled 6/15 55k miles and am assuming 2500 until 60k warranty is ~2500 miles? unless you tracked it??(it caught my eye because I do the same thing, all our appliances are so labeled to keep track of purchase dates, ie do we repair the '06 dishwasher or just replace it)
mostly unrelated but when I just got mine I got a free "lifetime" power train warranty which really works for me as I tend to keep my toys so I'll still be posting here when you've all moved on to the390z.com

Zerocool · 07-22-2015, 01:08 PM

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in the booth.. few more days and shes mine again

Ghostvette · 07-22-2015, 01:10 PM

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in the booth.. few more days and shes mine again

HEY!!!!! Someone swiped your mirror....

Zerocool · 07-22-2015, 01:12 PM

wheel spacers, exhaust and side splitters will be next.

coils by the end of the year.

spacers since I haven't decided which wheels to go with yet and I'm being extremely picky.

Zerocool · 07-22-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

HEY!!!!! Someone swiped your mirror....

they also swiped off my side indicators =[

jpkirk · 07-22-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

Good luck on saturday

Thanks. I'm just trying to get the RE-050's worn down to where I can look at my wife while pointing at them and say "look, I need new RE-71's"

jchammond · 07-22-2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by burntz

Good looking car (the other pics, not that the oil pan isn't handsome)

But... just how often do you change your oil?? the filter's labeled 6/15 55k miles and am assuming 2500 until 60k warranty is ~2500 miles? unless you tracked it??(it caught my eye because I do the same thing, all our appliances are so labeled to keep track of purchase dates, ie do we repair the '06 dishwasher or just replace it)

mostly unrelated but when I just got mine I got a free "lifetime" power train warranty which really works for me as I tend to keep my toys so I'll still be posting here when you've all moved on to the390z.com

Yep; every 2500 miles. Averaged 26.1mpg since last oil change...it's been hot & been running the A/C more than the Lead-Foot

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Uxi · 07-22-2015, 05:54 PM

First oil change. Local dealer told me free for dino or pay difference on synthetic which was $30 so went for it. Apparently they used 0W20 instead of 5W30 though.

JARblue · 07-22-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

First oil change. Local dealer told me free for dino or pay difference on synthetic which was $30 so went for it. Apparently they used 0W20 instead of 5W30 though.

So you had to pay them extra to fuck up your oil change??

Uxi · 07-22-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

So you had to pay them extra to fuck up your oil change??

Blargh. Guess I gave these guys too much credit.

The invoice said they used 74804-02031 synthetic which looks like it's 5W30 but the little sticker on the window says 0W20:

http://images.peakauto.com/full_synt...otor_specs.pdf

Should I call 'em and ask WTF? Drain it? When these freebies are gone, I intend to buy the Redline kit from Z-1 and DIY but as long as they're free don't mind paying a nominal amount for the convenience of it, but yeesh.

blackcherry20 · 07-22-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Blargh. Guess I gave these guys too much credit.

The invoice said they used 74804-02031 synthetic which looks like it's 5W30 but the little sticker on the window says 0W20:

http://images.peakauto.com/full_synt...otor_specs.pdf

Should I call 'em and ask WTF? Drain it? When these freebies are gone, I intend to buy the Redline kit from Z-1 and DIY but as long as they're free don't mind paying a nominal amount for the convenience of it, but yeesh.

I get $10 synthetic oil changes at dealership. The last time they did not use synthetic and yes. I made them do it again.

onzedge · 07-22-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

I get $10 synthetic oil changes at dealership. The last time they did not use synthetic and yes. I made them do it again.

JARblue · 07-22-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

Blargh. Guess I gave these guys too much credit.

The invoice said they used 74804-02031 synthetic which looks like it's 5W30 but the little sticker on the window says 0W20:

http://images.peakauto.com/full_synt...otor_specs.pdf

Should I call 'em and ask WTF? Drain it? When these freebies are gone, I intend to buy the Redline kit from Z-1 and DIY but as long as they're free don't mind paying a nominal amount for the convenience of it, but yeesh.

Well, maybe the sticker is just wrong

Either way, I would just buy the Redline kit at next opportunity and go ahead and DIY. No rush, but I wouldn't bother waiting a full oil change cycle. $30 gone, no big deal. Dealers swindle way more from customers on a regular basis.

JARblue · 07-22-2015, 08:09 PM

Today on the drive home, my clutch felt funky. Like softer but earlier engagement and not allowing me to put the car in gear. Turns out my clod hopper of a boot was catching on the edge of the carpet on the dead pedal. Phew

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BamBamZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mountain House, CA Posts: 95 Drives: Touring/Sport/6spd Rep Power: 10	Dropped it off at a friends shop last night... 32K miles on it so it was over due for the 30K mile service, I had the oil changed several days ago (Royal Purple HPS with royal purple filter)... The air filters are in good shape still and even then, I intend on getting an intake in the next month or so. I'm using Redline MT-85 in the transmission and Redline 75W90 for the rear diff and for the hell of it, I'm having him install the TWM short shifter (already had a TWM Abrams M1 shift knob)... Then probably have it detailed when I pick it up if he's done before 5.

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Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	First oil change. Local dealer told me free for dino or pay difference on synthetic which was $30 so went for it. Apparently they used 0W20 instead of 5W30 though.