Are there any of these things I can't use or install on my own
 

Ok so I'm looking for tax refund projects and I really like the look of those red silicone Z1 hoses so....

Z1 Silicone Front PCV Hose set

Z1 Silicone Heater Hose Set

Z1 Silicone Radiator Hose Set

Z1 Silicone Radiator Overflow Hose

Z1 Silicone Side PCV Breather Hose set for Aftermarket Intakes

Z1 Silicone Brake Booster Hose (Engine side)

Z1 370Z Hood Struts

So understanding that I am functionally retarded when it comes to installing things, how badly am I liable to f up my car attempting to install all of this stuff? If the answer is "more than a little", anyone want to volunteer to help me?

Also how feasible would it be to powder coat the hood struts red to match the nismo stuff and hoses?

I'm guessing "impossible" since they can't really be taken completely apart.

I would have to say no on the hoodstruts for powdercoating.

Can't speak for the radiator hoses but the intake hoses along with the breather tubes are really simple. Helps if you remove the strut bar first but can be done without it.

You would be better off painting the struts rather than having them powdercoated. It can be done with a similar look provided you're careful in the masking and spraying.

Though there has been some :confused: issues with the fitment with them causing the hood to bow up.

As for the hoses, all of them except for the Z1 Silicone Heater Hose Set are easy to install. Remove the clamps off the old hose, remove hose, place clamps loosely on new hose, install new hose, reinstall clamps.

The heater hose is one best left to a shop to deal with as it's location and complexity to get to. I let Z1 install that one. :rolleyes:

Thanks. I'll probably just let a shop do the heater hose.
As for the hood strut issue - their product description explicitly says that it won't cause the hood to bow. You're saying that it does? Is that a common thing? Not sure I'd want to chance it if so.

I don't wanna say it's common, but I've seen a few people on here in random places posting about it.

Anyone know anything about this kit?

Motorsport! Carbon Fiber Hood Damper Kit, 09-12 370Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

Hmm... I like the CF look of it... Haven't seen any installed though. Not really sure why you'd want the lower open level, unless you're venting heat?

I would be curious to see up close pictures of the mounting points though...

Did some searching and apparently they're made by EVO-R and are junk.

Someone said "kellyfields" makes a really good kit. I'm gonna search for that.

Ah. :(


That's who's kit I have. Simple install, the only downside is if you wanna remove the plastic surround trim, you'll have to remove the lower post which takes that pop rivet spot. :ugh2: Since I don't do that very often, it's not a big deal for me. :tup:

Here's his forum page: Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: kellyefields

I don't believe he is making his kit anymore, but you could PM him about it and see if he has a set laying around still... :ugh2:

Turns out "Kelly Fields" may be a person and not a manufacturer but I can't find a link to the mod. Oh well.

Here's his thread about his kit: http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...-thingies.html

Thanks, I shot him a PM. At the end of his first thread he has a link to a "newer/better" model that he came up with but the link is broken so I dunno.

Same for me... So I dunno. Maybe he still has some laying around the house.. :ugh2:

He said he'd make some more if we could get a few people interested.

That is your mission, should you choose to accept it.

I bet you could get Pintsize interested... she sold me her Z1 set because the same concerns, I believe.

The driver side bowed bad when I first test closed the hood after installing the Z1 hood struts. I adjusted how I installed the washer (below vs above the plastic), and trimmed some plastic, and it sat was much more flush. The passenger side was absolutely flawless fitment first try. The driver side was perplexing to say the least. I got it to where you can feel the difference if you run your finger down the gap on each side of the hood, but its difficult to tell by just looking unless you look real closely at both sides. It's acceptable to me as it's a DD. The car doesn't need to be mint for me to enjoy it :tup:

I can fully understand your hesitation to encounter anything difficult when working on the car yourself. I was the same way until I bought and installed intakes. I gradually accumulated the necessary tools, did my first oil change (3rd overall on the car) and I was hooked :tup: Obviously, as my DD, I can't do too much to it at a time, but I enjoy taking the car apart, even if just to look and do some R&D before I consider a new mod. New adventures can still be nerve-wracking, but it's just so much damn fun :icon17:

i didnt read this whole thread so if someone else offered you can disregard my post.. but i can help you do all those mods.. we can have them dome in a few hours.. i did the full hose set on my z and it didnt even take 1 1/2 hours.. let me know if you need help...

May take you up on that. I'm a little gun-shy of DIY mods after the headlight disaster but this all looks pretty straightforward.

I'll ping Pintsize and see if she's interested.

sounds good, let me know if and when you wanna do it.. you will laugh at how easy it is to do...

:iagree: I'll help out as well. :tup:

Bought a modular tow hook license plate bracket from Ptuning today. You can swap out the bracket for a racing tow hook or a camera mount. Nifty little gizmo.

Camera mount might be interesting...

Yeah there's a little adapter thingy that hooks into a ball joint onto the tow bracket thing. Hang on let me find the thread.

http://www.the370z.com/mid-atlantic-...l-model-2.html

They didn't take great pictures. I'll take some more tomorrow once I get the car washed and detailed tomorrow.

I already have a tow hook, I might have to look and see how much the gopro adapter itself would be, that looks sweet!

The best part is that you don't have to remove the bracket to swap to the tow hook or the camera mount. The tip just unscrews from the main bracket and you pop on the part you want.

Nice! Pretty sweet deal, especially since you won't have to put your plate on your bumper when it's not predrilled. I'm not a fan of that, one good thing about AZ and PA, they're only 1 tag states. :tup: