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

edconline · 12-29-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zcup

I took mine to a Nissan dealer to install the rear fog lamp kit and switch/harness that I ordered from the Z Store. None of the Nissan techs at the place today would touch it without Nissan-approved instructions. The Service Manager did call another tech who was off today, and he said he had "seen it done" and was comfortable that he could install it, tomorrow. So, I left her overnight and will see what happens. I should have done it DIY, but they quoted my$125 to put it in over the phone, and so I thought that beat me spending all day pulling interior panes apart and jacking with the bumpert, etc. etc. I guess I will find out tomorrow whether the can do it.

I cannot believe that Nissan has this thing as a standard on the Japanese modesl, but does not even publish installation instructions for US models. Go figure.

This might not make you feel better but it's standard in Canada too. Now that's messed up. You should have referred the techs to the forum.

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Zcup · 12-29-2014, 08:49 PM

Does yesterday count?? I guess with the Christmas season I am all about LIGHTS right now. In addition to the rear fog lamp debacle with the dealer in my earlier post, yesterday I decided to try the DIY replacement of the little ambient light LED shown at http://www.the370z.com/519440-post30.

I replaced the factory orange LED with a super bright blue one. The new LED is much brighter, so you can actually see the illumination of the shifter area even along lighted streets (the weak factory LED basically did nothing unless you were on a very dark road). The blue illumination of the orange factory control panel lighting adds a very cool effect in my opinion, and makes the factory panel lighting really "pop." I purchased the LED from SuperbrightLEDs.com. It requires 3mm LED (I tried a 5mm for more light but it would not fit.) I also replaced the resistor value to 470 ohm.

The DIY went pretty much like explained above on the DIY post by DIGItonium. Only difference is that his did not have a Bluetooth speaker, which made the process a bit more difficult for me as the speaker harness prevents you from pulling the black assembly down much from the headliner and leaving not much room to work, and I have to say getting the little LED circuit housing apart requires about three hands, but perserverance pays off.

See the Pic below. The illumination of the shifter and head area is from the blue ambient light LED. Please ignore the blue illumination in the footwells...well, you did not see that! (Oh, I can hear it coming!)

carlitos_370z · 12-30-2014, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z209

Wash, oil change, meistershaft mid pipe and y pipe finally installed.

damn dude that catback looks so beautiful

jpkirk · 12-30-2014, 10:58 AM

Looked at it in the garage, thought about driving it to work, decided to ride in with the wife instead. It was a good choice.

I will drive it to the store tonight. The thirty mile trip around the block to get to the store that is a mile and a half away.

mishuko · 12-30-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

Looked at it in the garage, thought about driving it to work, decided to ride in with the wife instead. It was a good choice.

I will drive it to the store tonight. The thirty mile trip around the block to get to the store that is a mile and a half away.

seriously my train of thought... i could go this way... or the long way... hmmm.. VROOOM!

edconline · 12-30-2014, 08:11 PM

Today, prepared more for the forthcoming audio install and the new laser Jammers:

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jpkirk · 12-30-2014, 08:53 PM

Looked at the Z in the garage.

cigarclifford · 12-30-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

Looked at the Z in the garage.

What a touching thought.....

-Clifford

daywalker · 12-30-2014, 09:14 PM

Installed Z1 tubes. Done with intake work for, well, forever probably. Looking fwd to the morning commute tomorrow.

hide187 · 12-30-2014, 09:22 PM

I motored to grab a 'Bucks coffee. Ed, you're about to have a fricken Z with fricken laser jammers. Cool, and very illegal in my area. Are they frowned upon in the Great White North?

edconline · 12-30-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hide187

I motored to grab a 'Bucks coffee. Ed, you're about to have a fricken Z with fricken laser jammers. Cool, and very illegal in my area. Are they frowned upon in the Great White North?

They are legal in Alberta, BC and Sask. (I'm sure they are ok in the territories and Nunavut too, but no one really lives there)

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Merv · 12-30-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

Today, prepared more for the forthcoming audio install and the new laser Jammers:

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Holy sh/t,that's one gutted z! Look forward to seeing the end result.

hide187 · 12-30-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

but no one really lives there.

Good laughs right here! Enjoy your fricken lasers.

Memphis370Z · 12-31-2014, 12:24 AM

Purchased gaskets for my HFC install tomorrow and had to debate with the parts guy at the dealership as to what I needed
Was quoted a ridiculous price for ceramic tint
Saw another MB Z. Outside of a club meeting, I rarely see another 370, which I like
Had a nice spirited drive down to the river and back

mishuko · 12-31-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by edconline

They are legal in Alberta, BC and Sask. (I'm sure they are ok in the territories and Nunavut too, but no one really lives there)

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i do not think they are legal in toronto... i remember reading of a gumball rally coming through town and they were being 'spirited' and got caught. they found one with a radar detector and confiscated them.

here's a proper list for the canadia

Are radar detectors legal in Canada?

•Radar Detectors are legal in British Columbia (BC)
•Radar Detectors are legal in Alberta
•Radar Detectors are legal in Saskatchewan•Radar Detectors are illegal in Manitoba
•Radar Detectors are illegal in Ontario
•Radar Detectors are illegal in Quebec
•Radar Detectors are illegal in New Brunswick
•Radar Detectors are illegal in Newfoundland
•Radar Detectors are illegal in Nova Scotia
•Radar Detectors are illegal in Prince Edward Island
•Radar Detectors are illegal in Yukon Territory
•Radar Detectors are illegal in Northwest Territory

12-30-2014, 10:58 AM	#2959 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	Looked at it in the garage, thought about driving it to work, decided to ride in with the wife instead. It was a good choice. I will drive it to the store tonight. The thirty mile trip around the block to get to the store that is a mile and a half away. onzedge, cigarclifford, Ghostvette and 2 others like this. __________________ 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

12-30-2014, 08:11 PM	#2961 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Today, prepared more for the forthcoming audio install and the new laser Jammers: Sent from my iPhone 6+ using Tapatalk, likely while driving. onzedge, GaleForce, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

12-30-2014, 08:53 PM	#2962 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	Looked at the Z in the garage. cigarclifford likes this. __________________ 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

12-30-2014, 09:14 PM	#2964 (permalink)
daywalker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Space Between Posts: 64 Drives: '14 370Z Sport 7AT Rep Power: 11	Installed Z1 tubes. Done with intake work for, well, forever probably. Looking fwd to the morning commute tomorrow. cigarclifford likes this. __________________ All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

12-31-2014, 12:24 AM	#2969 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Purchased gaskets for my HFC install tomorrow and had to debate with the parts guy at the dealership as to what I needed Was quoted a ridiculous price for ceramic tint Saw another MB Z. Outside of a club meeting, I rarely see another 370, which I like Had a nice spirited drive down to the river and back onzedge and Ghostvette like this.

12-30-2014, 09:22 PM	#2965 (permalink)
hide187 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 186 Drives: 09 370 MB Sport Rep Power: 47	I motored to grab a 'Bucks coffee. Ed, you're about to have a fricken Z with fricken laser jammers. Cool, and very illegal in my area. Are they frowned upon in the Great White North?

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