NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee Saturday's at 10AM in Fairfax, VA & Columbia, MD

XwChriswX · 02-27-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Where your circles are, the black plastic boxes in the breather system, next to the engine cover...

These:

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

idgi. If you're at columbia next week you can show me.

I can't make any guarantees that I'll be there, but if I am sure I'll show you.

dmhenderson · 02-27-2013, 10:39 PM

I just ordered two cans of plastidip: Black for the coolant tank and red for the dip stick. I'm going to hit both with a really fine grain sandpaper and dip them.

I *think* that because they're not exposed to the elements, they won't get that weird "aged" look dip tends to get after a few months. If not, they can't look worse than they do already.

XwChriswX · 02-27-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I just ordered two cans of plastidip: Black for the coolant tank and red for the dip stick. I'm going to hit both with a really fine grain sandpaper and dip them.

I *think* that because they're not exposed to the elements, they won't get that weird "aged" look dip tends to get after a few months. If not, they can't look worse than they do already.

Make sure to put a thin piece of pinstripe tape on the inside of the coolant tank so you'll still be able to check fluid level inside... I might do that one myself eventually to get rid of the ugly plastic, maybe even the PS bottle as well...

As for the dipstick, as long as you're not using it all the time, and just redip prior to shows, it should work. I'll be interested to see how it turns out.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-27-2013, 10:46 PM

Plasti dip doesn't require any sanding. If you want to do it, go ahead but it's not necessary. Just make sure the area is clean.

Sales@AAMComp · 02-28-2013, 08:34 AM

My buddy did his coolant tank and just taped off the area where the scale is so he can still check the levels. Sticks well, won't burn off, none of that

DM isn't the purpose of aftermarket breather tube to eliminate the black boxes that are inline?

Masa · 02-28-2013, 08:49 AM

Yeah, those black boxes are just resonators for sound. The tubes can attach directly to the G3's.

dmhenderson · 02-28-2013, 08:55 AM

I think the shop just goofed when they installed them. Hopefully someone can show me what I need to do to fix it at the next columbia meet

m4a1mustang · 02-28-2013, 08:59 AM

Fairfax this weekend. I will be there. Following the meet we'll be going to Todai for lunch.

Sales@AAMComp · 02-28-2013, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Fairfax this weekend. I will be there. Following the meet we'll be going to Todai for lunch.

dmhenderson · 02-28-2013, 09:02 AM

Not sure if anyone who can help me fix those hoses will be at fairfax. If so, I may show up. If not, I'll just wait a week.

Sales@AAMComp · 02-28-2013, 09:05 AM

DM, unplug the black boxes and plug the hose directly to your intake

dmhenderson · 02-28-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Khoi@AAMComp

DM, unplug the black boxes and plug the hose directly to your intake

I will break something if I try to do this myself. I've been terrified of my car ever since I destroyed my headlights. I am cursed

Sales@AAMComp · 02-28-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I will break something if I try to do this myself. I've been terrified of my car ever since I destroyed my headlights. I am cursed

hahah understood

b1adesofcha0s · 02-28-2013, 09:06 AM

What do those hoses actually do? I wonder if I still have the black boxes on my G3's......

Sales@AAMComp · 02-28-2013, 09:08 AM

They're PCV hoses, they alleviate crankcase pressure (from the valve cover) and recirculates back into the intake system

02-27-2013, 10:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I just ordered two cans of plastidip: Black for the coolant tank and red for the dip stick. I'm going to hit both with a really fine grain sandpaper and dip them. I think that because they're not exposed to the elements, they won't get that weird "aged" look dip tends to get after a few months. If not, they can't look worse than they do already. __________________

02-27-2013, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Plasti dip doesn't require any sanding. If you want to do it, go ahead but it's not necessary. Just make sure the area is clean. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

02-28-2013, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sales@AAMComp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 4,079 Drives: GT-R Rep Power: 22	My buddy did his coolant tank and just taped off the area where the scale is so he can still check the levels. Sticks well, won't burn off, none of that DM isn't the purpose of aftermarket breather tube to eliminate the black boxes that are inline? __________________ Tyler Day, Technical Sales TylerD@aamcompetition.com 301-497-9214 Direct AAM Competition \| YouTube channel \| LIKE us on Facebook!

02-28-2013, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 21	Yeah, those black boxes are just resonators for sound. The tubes can attach directly to the G3's. __________________ BMW 340i Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

02-28-2013, 08:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I think the shop just goofed when they installed them. Hopefully someone can show me what I need to do to fix it at the next columbia meet __________________

02-28-2013, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Fairfax this weekend. I will be there. Following the meet we'll be going to Todai for lunch. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-28-2013, 09:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Not sure if anyone who can help me fix those hoses will be at fairfax. If so, I may show up. If not, I'll just wait a week. __________________

02-28-2013, 09:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sales@AAMComp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 4,079 Drives: GT-R Rep Power: 22	DM, unplug the black boxes and plug the hose directly to your intake __________________ Tyler Day, Technical Sales TylerD@aamcompetition.com 301-497-9214 Direct AAM Competition \| YouTube channel \| LIKE us on Facebook!

02-28-2013, 09:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	What do those hoses actually do? I wonder if I still have the black boxes on my G3's...... __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

02-28-2013, 09:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sales@AAMComp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Posts: 4,079 Drives: GT-R Rep Power: 22	They're PCV hoses, they alleviate crankcase pressure (from the valve cover) and recirculates back into the intake system __________________ Tyler Day, Technical Sales TylerD@aamcompetition.com 301-497-9214 Direct AAM Competition \| YouTube channel \| LIKE us on Facebook!

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