Just bought a used Z

TurboTexanGrl · 09-30-2016, 06:40 PM

Just bought a 2010 370Z from a local dealership here In Texas but I see it came from Arizona. Anyhow- it has tons of aftermarket stuff on it and I have no idea what it all is. The dealership has no clue either.. I see it has a turbo with some gauges and a tiny computer screen mounted on it. I feel ridiculous cause I have no clue what it all is but if anyone can guide me I'd appreciate it!! I've had it about a month now and it's started giving me problems.. Like it won't start 80% of the time, there's a tiny button under my shifter.. Wondering if that has anything to do with things?? Thanks y'all - Joanna

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Array · 10-01-2016, 12:31 AM

Congratz and welcome, But... You bought a heavily modded Z with no prior knowledge of the aftermarket parts included?

Maybe a nice set of pictures to get you started on here so we can visually see whats been done

DOOMMONKEY777 · 10-01-2016, 12:46 AM

Open the hood and take a picture from the top, and then take a pic of cars front grill, then go to the back and put the cam on the floor level and try to take a pic from bottom up to see whats under, then take a few pics of the cars interior basically dashboard and gauges and make sure the car is on and idling.

then post em here, the form members will take care of the rest.

PS lovely looking Z congratz.

PSPS turn the car on AFTER you take the pic from the back of the car....

Ventruck · 10-01-2016, 03:16 AM

I can't help but notice the previous owner stopped short of spacers when they already presumably invested a lot in the engine and changed wheels.

jchammond · 10-01-2016, 05:16 AM

Congrat's
With no knowledge of car...i would seek a dyno shop,that could make a pull & at least be able to ck. A/F ratio.
Not sure where to take it in Texas....but if it's turbo-most likely has been tuned with some sort of aftermarket software.
Someone on here will chime in with some optional shops.
You just want to make sure that everything is tuned for pump gas.afr,timing,boost,oil etc.....& keep ane eye on oil temp/these car's are notorious for making it climb.

Wonka2581 · 10-01-2016, 06:07 AM

HI, and in for more info...

TurboTexanGrl · 10-01-2016, 09:04 AM

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Rusty · 10-01-2016, 09:18 AM

Look between the seats, towards the back. There should a number plate mounted with a number between 1 and 500 or so. If we have the number. We can see if the old owner was a member here. This is what the plate will look like.

TurboTexanGrl · 10-01-2016, 09:48 AM

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TurboTexanGrl · 10-01-2016, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Look between the seats, towards the back. There should a number plate mounted with a number between 1 and 500 or so. If we have the number. We can see if the old owner was a member here. This is what the plate will look like.

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TurboTexanGrl · 10-01-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DOOMMONKEY777

Open the hood and take a picture from the top, and then take a pic of cars front grill, then go to the back and put the cam on the floor level and try to take a pic from bottom up to see whats under, then take a few pics of the cars interior basically dashboard and gauges and make sure the car is on and idling.

then post em here, the form members will take care of the rest.

PS lovely looking Z congratz.

PSPS turn the car on AFTER you take the pic from the back of the car....

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Rusty · 10-01-2016, 10:18 AM

This is what I found on #0043 from the registry. He was a member here.

#0043 Nick Pugliese's, Outperformanceshop flagship, Grand Prairie, TX Solid Red

09-30-2016, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
TurboTexanGrl Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: TEXAS Posts: 26 Drives: 10 Red 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 8	Just bought a used Z Just bought a 2010 370Z from a local dealership here In Texas but I see it came from Arizona. Anyhow- it has tons of aftermarket stuff on it and I have no idea what it all is. The dealership has no clue either.. I see it has a turbo with some gauges and a tiny computer screen mounted on it. I feel ridiculous cause I have no clue what it all is but if anyone can guide me I'd appreciate it!! I've had it about a month now and it's started giving me problems.. Like it won't start 80% of the time, there's a tiny button under my shifter.. Wondering if that has anything to do with things?? Thanks y'all - Joanna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jimbo370 likes this.

10-01-2016, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Array Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: home.jpg Posts: 286 Drives: '12 Pearly White Rep Power: 10	Congratz and welcome, But... You bought a heavily modded Z with no prior knowledge of the aftermarket parts included? Maybe a nice set of pictures to get you started on here so we can visually see whats been done __________________ 2012 370z 7AT- ES2 with PSS, K&N Drop-ins, LED's all around, Berk HFC, FI CBE non-res, KW V1's 2003 A4 5MT- The Beater

10-01-2016, 12:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 20	Open the hood and take a picture from the top, and then take a pic of cars front grill, then go to the back and put the cam on the floor level and try to take a pic from bottom up to see whats under, then take a few pics of the cars interior basically dashboard and gauges and make sure the car is on and idling. then post em here, the form members will take care of the rest. PS lovely looking Z congratz. PSPS turn the car on AFTER you take the pic from the back of the car.... __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane Last edited by DOOMMONKEY777; 10-01-2016 at 12:49 AM.

10-01-2016, 05:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Congrat's With no knowledge of car...i would seek a dyno shop,that could make a pull & at least be able to ck. A/F ratio. Not sure where to take it in Texas....but if it's turbo-most likely has been tuned with some sort of aftermarket software. Someone on here will chime in with some optional shops. You just want to make sure that everything is tuned for pump gas.afr,timing,boost,oil etc.....& keep ane eye on oil temp/these car's are notorious for making it climb. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

10-01-2016, 06:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	HI, and in for more info... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

10-01-2016, 03:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 782 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22897	I can't help but notice the previous owner stopped short of spacers when they already presumably invested a lot in the engine and changed wheels.

10-01-2016, 09:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
TurboTexanGrl Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: TEXAS Posts: 26 Drives: 10 Red 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 8	IMG_4682.JPG IMG_4680.JPG Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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TurboTexanGrl Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: TEXAS Posts: 26 Drives: 10 Red 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 8	IMG_4685.JPG Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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10-01-2016, 10:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,864 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	This is what I found on #0043 from the registry. He was a member here. #0043 Nick Pugliese's, Outperformanceshop flagship, Grand Prairie, TX Solid Red cv129 and TurboTexanGrl like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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