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ZMan8 03-26-2013 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 2234589)
i'm saying for future reference!

:tiphat:

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Originally Posted by b15 (Post 2234590)
evo-r is my favorite lip for the Z. I want to get one myself...

:tup:

ZMan8 03-26-2013 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 2234617)
i'm not a huge fan of any lip for the z's front end.....MAYBE the seibon CF lip.....that's pretty yummy.

Pat just doesn't like lips .... :stirthepot: :rolleyes::wtf2:

b15 03-26-2013 03:50 PM

haha. Some lips are too gaudy but I think the Evo-R adds a nice subtle flair to the bottom sides of the front bumper. I might just get the three piece plastic one. $189 isn't bad at all.

ZMan8 03-26-2013 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by b15 (Post 2234703)
haha. Some lips are too gaudy but I think the Evo-R adds a nice subtle flair to the bottom sides of the front bumper. I might just get the three piece plastic one. $189 isn't bad at all.

I'm still undecided....evo-r vs ings+1 . I like the look of ings+1 but it has this weird area where it seems to not flow with the bumper.

Ni55anPat 03-26-2013 07:19 PM

the INGS is pretty nice, i dig it actually.

ZMan8 03-27-2013 09:32 AM

Lol the z store is selling the evor front lip for 250 for carbon fiber or 175 for full Frp. 22$ shipping.

The Dimer 03-27-2013 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2235881)
Lol the z store is selling the evor front lip for 250 for carbon fiber or 175 for full Frp. 22$ shipping.

I've bought few things from them so far, all good experiences.

Ni55anPat 03-27-2013 09:45 AM

That's a good price. I wonder if they carry them in stock

ZMan8 03-27-2013 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 2235927)
That's a good price. I wonder if they carry them in stock

It looks likes its in stock.

ZMan8 03-28-2013 04:26 PM

weather is warming up boys!

b15 03-28-2013 04:39 PM

Just landed in Chicago and am pleasantly surprised. Quite the change from when I left on Monday. I may even take the Z for a spin When I get home. Wife isn't going to be home till late anyhow.

ZMan8 03-28-2013 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by b15 (Post 2238742)
Just landed in Chicago and am pleasantly surprised. Quite the change from when I left on Monday. I may even take the Z for a spin When I get home. Wife isn't going to be home till late anyhow.

It was amazing when I went out for lunch. Unfortunately for the Z and my driving spirits there is salt everywhere in the NW suburbs. :shakes head: why do they feel the need to salt all the time.

b15 03-28-2013 04:48 PM

Did you guys get snow Monday? We got barely anything and the rain from the week before washed most of it away.

The Dimer 03-28-2013 04:50 PM

I think it's okay in the SW suburbs. I may take the Z to work tomorrow. I'll still probably wash it when I get home, though.

ZMan8 03-28-2013 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by b15 (Post 2238764)
Did you guys get snow Monday? We got barely anything and the rain from the week before washed most of it away.

Nope nothing, absolutely 0. :shakes head: but of course they salted before that.

I saw that they are predicting close to 60 next weekend when we have the april 6th meet :tup: and 50's or 60's for the season opener on April 14th. :woot:

Ni55anPat 03-28-2013 05:04 PM

beautiful day, looks even better this weekend (mostly tomorrow).

ZMan8 03-28-2013 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 2238810)
beautiful day, looks even better this weekend (mostly tomorrow).

Spring decided to start waking up! :rofl2:

Jsolo 03-28-2013 07:06 PM

Summer tires just got installed this afternoon. Need a good rain to wash the salts off the road. Probably do the spring detailing in a few weeks.

ZMan8 03-28-2013 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo (Post 2239045)
Summer tires just got installed this afternoon. Need a good rain to wash the salts off the road. Probably do the spring detailing in a few weeks.

:iagree:

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tiger123 03-29-2013 11:01 AM

It is supposed to be in the mid 50's today here in the Western Burbs. Oh yea, that's what I am talking about. Will be washing the Z and detailing the Z today. I may wait until Saturday, may top 60, until the rain comes later in the day though.

Weather looking good for the upcoming meets. Looking good!!

Today I will be receiving a little package from FedEx. I ordered a JDM Rear Fog with Harness and the GT-R Dome Lights from Z1 Motorsports. Will be installing them today. Hopefully the Rear Fog is not that much of a PITA. I hear Nissan used a enormous amount of Loctite back there.

tiger123 03-29-2013 11:32 AM

Redline Oil
 
ZMan, I see you use Redline Oil. I just did my oil change the other day and used Nissan Ester Oil.

Would like to hear you comments regarding both Redline and Nissan Oil and why you choose one over the other.

Also, what type of filter do you use?

My friend swears by Amsoil Oil and says it is the best of all of them. He says it is so good, you can actually list it as a Mod.........JK, lol.

ZMan8 03-29-2013 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tiger123 (Post 2240245)
It is supposed to be in the mid 50's today here in the Western Burbs. Oh yea, that's what I am talking about. Will be washing the Z and detailing the Z today. I may wait until Saturday, may top 60, until the rain comes later in the day though.

Weather looking good for the upcoming meets. Looking good!!

Today I will be receiving a little package from FedEx. I ordered a JDM Rear Fog with Harness and the GT-R Dome Lights from Z1 Motorsports. Will be installing them today. Hopefully the Rear Fog is not that much of a PITA. I hear Nissan used a enormous amount of Loctite back there.

:tup:

ZMan8 03-29-2013 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tiger123 (Post 2240312)
ZMan, I see you use Redline Oil. I just did my oil change the other day and used Nissan Ester Oil.

Would like to hear you comments regarding both Redline and Nissan Oil and why you choose one over the other.

Also, what type of filter do you use?

My friend swears by Amsoil Oil and says it is the best of all of them. He says it is so good, you can actually list it as a Mod.........JK, lol.

I used Nissan ester for first 4 changes and redline for last year. Nissan ester is group IV and redline is groupV so it's technically a better oil . I have noticed cooler temps when pushing the car.(5-10 degrees cooler with redline) also from many reviews on this forum redline lasts longer.

So I highly recommend it. Amsoil is probably comparable but I haven't really heard much or read reviews on here.

I use puralator filters but one size bigger than recommend .

tiger123 03-29-2013 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2240344)
I used Nissan ester for first 4 changes and redline for last year. Nissan ester is group IV and redline is groupV so it's technically a better oil . I have noticed cooler temps when pushing the car.(5-10 degrees cooler with redline) also from many reviews on this forum redline lasts longer.

So I highly recommend it. Amsoil is probably comparable but I haven't really heard much or read reviews on here.

I use puralator filters but one size bigger than recommend .

Thanks.

How often do you change your oil?

The Dimer 03-29-2013 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger123 (Post 2240245)
It is supposed to be in the mid 50's today here in the Western Burbs. Oh yea, that's what I am talking about. Will be washing the Z and detailing the Z today. I may wait until Saturday, may top 60, until the rain comes later in the day though.

Weather looking good for the upcoming meets. Looking good!!

Today I will be receiving a little package from FedEx. I ordered a JDM Rear Fog with Harness and the GT-R Dome Lights from Z1 Motorsports. Will be installing them today. Hopefully the Rear Fog is not that much of a PITA. I hear Nissan used a enormous amount of Loctite back there.

Did the rear fog on mine last year. It was not the most fun I've had installing a part, I can tell you that.

There are two nuts if I remember correctly. We got one off without a hitch, but the second one was so stuck that instead of turning or stripping the nut, it turned the bolt on the inside of the plug and torn right through the plastic housing. Had to end up cutting the nut and I only use one to hold the light in place.

ZMan8 03-29-2013 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger123 (Post 2240355)
Thanks.

How often do you change your oil?

Twice a year right before storage and soon after taking it out of storage

ZMan8 03-30-2013 10:21 AM

Cant believe im excited for rain tonight. 30% chance :woot:

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NFSZ86 03-30-2013 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2241720)
Cant believe im excited for rain tonight. 30% chance :woot:

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Yup and then did u see the forecast everything over 50s I'm taking the car out the 10th

The Dimer 03-30-2013 03:45 PM

Gave the car a bath this morning and put the mustache on. Fang cover is on its way along with a GTR push start button. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/31/nere9a5e.jpg

ZMan8 03-30-2013 04:25 PM

:tup: looks good. Im thinking about gtr button as well...its subtle mod and will match interior better.

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One_Quick_Z 03-30-2013 05:36 PM

Oh Snap!







DAN

znakos 03-31-2013 08:36 PM

GT-R button is a must. Just did mine a week ago and its an easy install. Way better looking than stock. Looks more like a metallic red. Looks sweet when the light hits it and in the dark its definitely not as annoying as that stock orange light up one. Anyone still going to that meet in Chicago on April 14th?

ZMan8 03-31-2013 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by znakos (Post 2243725)
GT-R button is a must. Just did mine a week ago and its an easy install. Way better looking than stock. Looks more like a metallic red. Looks sweet when the light hits it and in the dark its definitely not as annoying as that stock orange light up one. Anyone still going to that meet in Chicago on April 14th?

I think we have about 9 or 10 already confirmed as going to the meet. :tup:

znakos 03-31-2013 11:36 PM

Sweet. Ill be there for sure. Ill assume this thread will be the place to look if there are any location or time changes then.

ZMan8 04-01-2013 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by znakos (Post 2244078)
Sweet. Ill be there for sure. Ill assume this thread will be the place to look if there are any location or time changes then.

Yes ill post any updates in this thread and if you have facebook you can follow there as well: join the group "370z car club of chicago"

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Ni55anPat 04-01-2013 11:47 AM

Happy Monday...

Weather was good over the weekend, looks like some rain next week....just in time for sunday's meet.

ZMan8 04-01-2013 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 2244698)
Happy Monday...

Weather was good over the weekend, looks like some rain next week....just in time for sunday's meet.

Yes please we need a good shower this week!

One_Quick_Z 04-01-2013 02:31 PM

Hope it clears up on sunday I have a golf outing that day wtf, on a side note I claybared and waxed and sealed the new ride.






DAN

ZMan8 04-01-2013 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z (Post 2244970)
Hope it clears up on sunday I have a golf outing that day wtf, on a side note I claybared and waxed and sealed the new ride.






DAN

are you preparing to display it at Supercar Saturday
Right next to your brz :stirthepot:

b15 04-01-2013 07:39 PM

Any local MT owners running the lighter clutch assist spring? I'm thinking of buying it. OEM is so numb.


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