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

barncobob · 04-13-2016, 10:56 AM

New 2016 Sport,,changed oil at 1000miles with Nissan ester oil.
Wanted to get some miles on it before switching to syn..6 mos later4200 miles and it is time.
Using Redline 5w30 and Purolator Syn filter..
Curious to see if oil temps decrease at all with Redline.

onzedge · 04-13-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by barncobob

New 2016 Sport,,changed oil at 1000miles with Nissan ester oil.
Wanted to get some miles on it before switching to syn..6 mos later4200 miles and it is time.
Using Redline 5w30 and Purolator Syn filter..
Curious to see if oil temps decrease at all with Redline.

djc119 · 04-13-2016, 11:05 AM

Got my S04's from TireRack last week (used the link on the main page) and am having them mounted and balanced tomorrow.

Then it's off to get an inspection sticker and I'm good until next year.

JARblue · 04-13-2016, 11:23 AM

Ordered my ZSpeed black undershroud, Redline MT and diff fluids, and a caliper rebuild kit for all four corners

Wheels3309 · 04-13-2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

It was 33 out yesterday...

I took mine to work. Full detail this weekend. Wish I could get my swift springs and exhaust installed. It's absolutely killing me. Tow strap and new shift knob do look nice though.

Yeah... I was bitching up a storm the entire time as I was freezing my a$$ off

finished most of it in the garage around 11pm so it wasn't bad at all. I applaud you patience... not sure I'd be able to wait if I had those goodies in-hand!

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Originally Posted by OldGuyFla

Took mine out for a drive yesterday & damn it the love bugs are out already.

I feel like doing as you guys up north & just putting it in the garage for those 2+ months. With the top down some hit the top of the seats & wind deflector at low speeds.

Yea, those little foockers suuuuuck.... we get 'em up here too... I don't think its as bad tho. Destroys the front of the car!

AntiVenom · 04-13-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

Jealous! That's the exact kit I want but am too scared given GTMs old rep and Gamma is too new for me to be comfortable buying from.

Honestly, I think you´d be fine. The products they put out are top notch. When I bought the kit I had no certainty that I´d be able to get the "canned" tune from them, and I still chose it based on quality of the actual product itself. Then again I didn't pay anywhere close to MSRP on the kit either, so I was willing to compromise on other aspects.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-13-2016, 07:59 PM

I awoke to frost on my Z and found out that I it will be 80 on Sunday. I'm so confused that I don't know what to do with my Z.

justsomeguy · 04-13-2016, 09:16 PM

Just installed my new shift knob!

Leingod · 04-14-2016, 07:41 PM

Over 2 hours to put just the rear wheel spacers on. The retards at the dealership had to have tightened the ever living hell out of every single lug. Had to use a breaker bar to get them off. Completely shredded 2 lugs. have to order a few replacements eventually. What a nightmare. Not looking forward to doing the front. Put anti-seize stuff on every thread possible.

At least the car doesn't shake or anything when driving with the spacers on. May downsize to 20mm all around. Not sure if I care for the amount of bottom wheel poke.

mishuko · 04-14-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Over 2 hours to put just the rear wheel spacers on. The retards at the dealership had to have tightened the ever living hell out of every single lug. Had to use a breaker bar to get them off. Completely shredded 2 lugs. have to order a few replacements eventually. What a nightmare. Not looking forward to doing the front. Put anti-seize stuff on every thread possible.

At least the car doesn't shake or anything when driving with the spacers on. May downsize to 20mm all around. Not sure if I care for the amount of bottom wheel poke.

brutal man... they probably weren't torqueing to spec *** wads

Leingod · 04-14-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

brutal man... they probably weren't torqueing to spec *** wads

Nah. Not even close. They were WAY past the 80lbs rating. I was standing on my breaker bar at one point. Will head to advanced auto parts or napa this weekend. Source out some new lugs and get a few spares. Wheels need to come off again anyways when the swifts go on. Have to re-torque the spacer lugs.

Memphis370Z · 04-14-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Over 2 hours to put just the rear wheel spacers on. The retards at the dealership had to have tightened the ever living hell out of every single lug. Had to use a breaker bar to get them off. Completely shredded 2 lugs. have to order a few replacements eventually. What a nightmare. Not looking forward to doing the front. Put anti-seize stuff on every thread possible.

At least the car doesn't shake or anything when driving with the spacers on. May downsize to 20mm all around. Not sure if I care for the amount of bottom wheel poke.

Pics?

b15 · 04-14-2016, 10:51 PM

Drove the Z out to dinner with the wife tonight. Loving this overdue spring weather.

b15 · 04-14-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

brutal man... they probably weren't torqueing to spec *** wads

Some of these knuckle heads only use the impact to put the lugs on all the way. Makes me cringe.

barncobob · 04-15-2016, 03:58 AM

anytire work I take wheels off at home and reinstall at home using ratchet torque wrench the way it should be.

04-13-2016, 11:05 AM	#6888 (permalink)
djc119 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NY Age: 62 Posts: 67 Drives: Always Rep Power: 12	Got my S04's from TireRack last week (used the link on the main page) and am having them mounted and balanced tomorrow. Then it's off to get an inspection sticker and I'm good until next year. kenchan and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ '14 BS Sport Touring Coupe M6 \| Stock

04-13-2016, 11:23 AM	#6889 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Ordered my ZSpeed black undershroud, Redline MT and diff fluids, and a caliper rebuild kit for all four corners kenchan, madwi, Memphis370Z and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-13-2016, 07:59 PM	#6892 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I awoke to frost on my Z and found out that I it will be 80 on Sunday. I'm so confused that I don't know what to do with my Z. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

04-13-2016, 09:16 PM	#6893 (permalink)
justsomeguy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: louisiana Posts: 96 Drives: 2014 370z 6MT Rep Power: 11	Just installed my new shift knob! weaponx likes this. Last edited by justsomeguy; 04-13-2016 at 09:20 PM.

04-14-2016, 07:41 PM	#6894 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	Over 2 hours to put just the rear wheel spacers on. The retards at the dealership had to have tightened the ever living hell out of every single lug. Had to use a breaker bar to get them off. Completely shredded 2 lugs. have to order a few replacements eventually. What a nightmare. Not looking forward to doing the front. Put anti-seize stuff on every thread possible. At least the car doesn't shake or anything when driving with the spacers on. May downsize to 20mm all around. Not sure if I care for the amount of bottom wheel poke. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

04-14-2016, 10:51 PM	#6898 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Drove the Z out to dinner with the wife tonight. Loving this overdue spring weather. Fuzzzy and Memphis370Z like this.

04-15-2016, 03:58 AM	#6900 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	anytire work I take wheels off at home and reinstall at home using ratchet torque wrench the way it should be.

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