i need new rotors, brakes, pads, ebrake shoes.....

And try to get Nissan to retrofit the 2012 Z oil cooler for free :|

oh welll... actually our cars have factory oil coolers. yea what? :stirthepot:

They're not as cool as 2012 factory oil coolers.

why, because they exist? :p

No because the 2012 ones are super exclusive. :icon17:

i guess only Top 10 V6-Powered Cars get oil coolers.... GTR and 300zx... 370zx is 18 so it doesn't get one :stirthepot:

:ohsnap1:

Aren't you on your second engine?:stirthepot:

:icon18: hahahaha

they are so good... i wanted another one :p:bowrofl:

A few updates that have been done to the car:

Oil change: just to hold it over winter.

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000224.jpg

Magnetic drain plug:

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000225.jpg


After investigating my car's hard-starting issue. I may have found the problem, there's rust/old fuel jamming up the fuel lines so I'm going to do a full system flush. I also replaced some essential parts of the fuel system, such as the filter, fuel dampner and fuel regulator:

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000227.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000229.jpg



Replaced passanger side O2 sensor (was giving a CEL)

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000226.jpg


Replaced a front nose panel, the original (top) had a huge dent in it and the left side tab was broken off, got a replacement one, it'll still need to be repainted to be perfect but a few paint chips are better than a huge dent.

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000251.jpg

Yesterday was an epic detailing day for my 300zx, thanks to my buddy Jeffblue, who let me borrow his Porter Cable, I was able to give a car a much needed hand wash, followed by being clayed and then a full polish using some Ultimate Compound, finished by some wax to keep it protected over winter. Here are the pictures:

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000276.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000273.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000274.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000275.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000280.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000279.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000278.jpg


the hood, damn mosquito ruined the shot:

http://www.the370z.com/members/toxik...-wp-000277.jpg

Damn, cleaned up nicely

Looking good. :tup:

thanks guys, unfortunately the dirt hid away a lot of the imperfections, after the detail i realized that a full paintjob is the only real solution. i just wouldnt be happy with the number of chips, dents, missing paint, the car has. I doubt I'll be able to get it painted until summer of 2013 though. In the meantime I bought a bra to cover up the front bumper which has no paint, and I'll bring the car back to ultimate driving shape.

Looks great man! :tup:

JDM taillights? Updates?

I dont think he plans to get JDM tail lights

here are some updates with the car, haven't posted here in a while:

1. Got a RPS Street Max Cluth Installed

2. Fixed a bunch of maintenance issues

3. Did body work on the front of the car and got a new hood, nose panel, and JDM bumper

4. Replaced stock exhaust with a temporary custom Magnaflow exhaust

5. Put on some temporary 350z 17s, will replace those once I get the suspension done.


Up next is a brake upgrade. I bought some R34 GT calipers from Japan, they are compatible with the 300zx, going to buy some DBA rorots to replace those.

For now, some pics...


Detailed the engine bay:


BEFORE:


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g.../WP_000323.jpg



AFTER:


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m.../WP_000526.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-l.../WP_000523.jpg



Washed the car:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4.../WP_000533.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6.../WP_000534.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Y.../WP_000536.jpg



Brand new paint job after getting it back from the shop:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K.../WP_000492.jpg


https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-n.../WP_000488.jpg

:yum:

:yum: right back at ya

Looks good dude :tup: