The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) VII

blackcherry20 · 08-01-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

kenchan · 08-01-2013, 12:24 PM

got caught up in a meeting this am..

anyway... took a half day off and rolled out my Z to dry.

front part of hood and front part of fender clearbra'ed.

kenchan · 08-01-2013, 12:25 PM

i should take some snaps of the HU and latest dinoc trim while my car is outside doing nothing..

kenchan · 08-01-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Couple of things on the Z:

I hand polished part of the roof last night. It definitely takes some elbow grease, and I think I will be borrowing my buddy's porter cable RO to do larger areas (I know... many of you right now are saying "DUH!"

). I went at it with a Meguiar's Compound pad and their Rubbing Compound (for hand use only). I focused on a grouping of three specific water spots and a very light but several inches long scratch. I put down three applications, starting with very light pressure, then light pressure, then medium pressure. I either didn't use enough product or I was rubbing too much because it was pretty difficult to remove after each application - I'm chalking it up to lack of experience. When I was done with the Rubbing Compound, I moved over to the Polishing Compound (also for hand use only) and their polishing pad. I did one application of this before waxing. I am pleased with the results as I removed about 60% of the scratch and 80% of the water spots. I suspect a good DA will take care of them no problem. My main question is the best product to use. Does anyone know of a good resource that compares the different levels of abrasiveness in various products for paint correction?

Next, this morning I pushed in the clutch pedal to start the car and it seemed to be very light with a shorter than normal travel distance

I didn't think too much of it, and wanted to see how it drove. However, I proceeded to nearly stall backing out of the garage and then did stall shifting into first

For the record, I have only stalled this car twice previously (once within the first two weeks of purchase and most recently, last fall when I was on a very steep incline and not paying enough attention). So I pulled back into the driveway and checked a few things. The first thing I noticed is my clutch fluid is low. I will fill that up later today, but I'm worried that it's not the culprit (can anyone say CSC? I bet Alchemy can

). Are these symptoms likely a result of low clutch fluid? I've never had this particular problem any of my other MT cars.

Last and definitely least, I found out where a little plastic bolts goes that Melody found on the Z floorboard just a few weeks after purchase. I've had it sitting around without a clue as to where it goes. Well this morning when I was checking out the clutch pedal assembly, I noticed that there is a missing bolts for the dead pedal that holds it to the firewall. I didn't bother to reinstall it yet, but I will today or tomorrow

you had a busy day.

but that clutch is

how many miles do you have on your car? and do you track it?

good find on where that plastic bolt goes.

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Golfing today after work. Gonna see if we can sneak 18 holes in (not sneak it in 18 holes...) before it gets dark.

If not, it's only $15 so no biggie. Exec. course too, so it should be quick.

when is your wheels coming back?

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Originally Posted by Isamu

just killed the gym again... putting up a new personal best for bench... so many gains... I love it

nice!

Haboob · 08-01-2013, 12:54 PM

I got my wheel back on Tuesday.

It's much better now. Clearly the same color.

Looks a little darker, but maybe it's because it was clean and the others dirty.

I'm satisfied.

JARblue · 08-01-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Morning! Only 8:30 am here in AK.

Service is sketchy (of course).

I hope you are actually getting a chance to relax a bit on your vacation

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Morning guyz!

JARblue · 08-01-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you had a busy day.

but that clutch is

how many miles do you have on your car? and do you track it?

I'm about to hit 40K miles

It's has been on the track once, yes. At the Nismo Performance Academy at COTA, I got two 3 lap sessions in it before the oil temps started getting near limp mode. I didn't need any more because I subsequently got to drive a stock 2013 Nismo 370Z and GT-R Track Edition for 6 laps each as well

I emailed RR Nissan (they're the ones I let replace my headliner and they did a satisfactory job) about some powertrain warranty questions. There are so many dealers that claim that parts of the clutch are covered under the bumper-to-bumper but not the powertrain, so I asked them what they had to say. I plan to bleed the clutch this weekend, so we'll see if that does anything.

kenchan · 08-01-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I got my wheel back on Tuesday.

It's much better now. Clearly the same color.

Looks a little darker, but maybe it's because it was clean and the others dirty.

I'm satisfied.

sounds good!

glad it worked out for you, haboob!

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Originally Posted by JARblue

about to hit 40K miles

It's has been on the track once, yes. At the Nismo Performance Academy at COTA, I got two 3 lap sessions in it before the oil temps started getting near limp mode. I didn't need any more because I subsequently got to drive a stock 2013 Nismo 370Z and GT-R Track Edition for 6 laps each as well

hummm..40K is still young. but you drove pretty hard.

i suppose it could be the CSC. i would just get the aftermarket unit and replace it for good if it turn out to be the CSC.

might be a good time to swap clutch too since you track your car?

@ nismo and GTR laps

kenchan · 08-01-2013, 01:10 PM

ok to explain how lazy i am, my Z is 7-8ft from me right now (im in the garage) yet i am checking ip camera footage from my phone to check up on how the sun is shining at my Z's hood.

carlitos_370z · 08-01-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

about to hit 40K miles

It's has been on the track once, yes. At the Nismo Performance Academy at COTA, I got two 3 lap sessions in it before the oil temps started getting near limp mode. I didn't need any more because I subsequently got to drive a stock 2013 Nismo 370Z and GT-R Track Edition for 6 laps each as well

Damm i want to do that too

drive a 2013 NIsmo and a GTR that have to be priceless

carlitos_370z · 08-01-2013, 01:18 PM

BTW what are the TEMP of the oil that the car enter in limp mode??? rember im still a newbie

JARblue · 08-01-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I got my wheel back on Tuesday.

It's much better now. Clearly the same color.

Looks a little darker, but maybe it's because it was clean and the others dirty.

I'm satisfied.

Good news!

JARblue · 08-01-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hummm..40K is still young. but you drove pretty hard.

i suppose it could be the CSC. i would just get the aftermarket unit and replace it for good if it turn out to be the CSC.

might be a good time to swap clutch too since you track your car?

@ nismo and GTR laps

40K is nothing... I should be able to get 150K miles on the stock clutch using SRM. I usually drive easy (not necessarily slow, but I don't gun it everywhere) but when I do get on it, it's pretty hard with high revs and fast corners. The problem is I think the CSC has to be replaced every time the transmission is dropped - I cannot confirm whether this is true or not with the Z1 CSC. If that's the case and it's not covered under Nissan warranty, I can use my 3rd party 100K mile warranty and get a new clutch and new CSC for $500 deductible. If covered by Nissan, I'll just get their CSC (they won't replace the clutch under warranty) and then when it fails again, I'll have more miles and hopefully close enough to needing clutch replacement that I'll go ahead and do the aftermarket replacement. I don't plan on doing lots of tracking or anything. The Nismo Performance Academy was a fairly sudden opportunity, and I jumped on it. Worlds of thanks to Mr. Gurneyeagle for hooking me up with one of his friends as their guest

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Damm i want to do that too

drive a 2013 NIsmo and a GTR that have to be priceless

It was unreal!

There is a thread somewhere with pics and videos

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

BTW what are the TEMP of the oil that the car enter in limp mode??? and whats mean CSC ???rember im still a newbie

Well I know the engine starts pulling timing somewhere around 250F oil temps (not sure exactly where or how much), but full limp mode is like 300F and you can't rev past like 3500 RPMs or something.

CSC = clutch slave cylinder. A common failure in the manual Zs.

carlitos_370z · 08-01-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

40K is nothing... I should be able to get 150K miles on the stock clutch using SRM. I usually drive easy (not necessarily slow, but I don't gun it everywhere) but when I do get on it, it's pretty hard with high revs and fast corners. The problem is I think the CSC has to be replaced every time the transmission is dropped - I cannot confirm whether this is true or not with the Z1 CSC. If that's the case and it's not covered under Nissan warranty, I can use my 3rd party 100K mile warranty and get a new clutch and new CSC for $500 deductible. If covered by Nissan, I'll just get their CSC (they won't replace the clutch under warranty) and then when it fails again, I'll have more miles and hopefully close enough to needing clutch replacement that I'll go ahead and do the aftermarket replacement. I don't plan on doing lots of tracking or anything. The Nismo Performance Academy was a fairly sudden opportunity, and I jumped on it. Worlds of thanks to Mr. Gurneyeagle for hooking me up with one of his friends as their guest

It was unreal!

There is a thread somewhere with pics and videos

Well I know the engine starts pulling timing somewhere around 250F oil temps (not sure exactly where or how much), but full limp mode is like 300F and you can't rev past like 3500 RPMs or something.

CSC = clutch slave cylinder. A common failure in the manual Zs.

Thanks a lot for the info brother!!!!

i hope you can resolve your problem soon

JARblue · 08-01-2013, 01:56 PM

Package from Adam's arrived

2x Mystery Box orders netted me 16oz All-Purpose Cleaner (always a good thing to have - I only have a 4oz sample size bottle left), 16oz Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (good for both car and house fabrics), some detailing swabs, and a roll of detailer masking tape. Pretty good haul for $20 IMO

08-01-2013, 12:24 PM	#452 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	got caught up in a meeting this am.. anyway... took a half day off and rolled out my Z to dry. front part of hood and front part of fender clearbra'ed. GaleForce and carlitos_370z like this.

08-01-2013, 12:54 PM	#455 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	I got my wheel back on Tuesday. It's much better now. Clearly the same color. Looks a little darker, but maybe it's because it was clean and the others dirty. I'm satisfied. kenchan likes this.

08-01-2013, 01:18 PM	#461 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7585	BTW what are the TEMP of the oil that the car enter in limp mode??? rember im still a newbie Last edited by carlitos_370z; 08-01-2013 at 01:31 PM.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Package from Adam's arrived 2x Mystery Box orders netted me 16oz All-Purpose Cleaner (always a good thing to have - I only have a 4oz sample size bottle left), 16oz Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (good for both car and house fabrics), some detailing swabs, and a roll of detailer masking tape. Pretty good haul for $20 IMO __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	ok to explain how lazy i am, my Z is 7-8ft from me right now (im in the garage) yet i am checking ip camera footage from my phone to check up on how the sun is shining at my Z's hood.