Can't wait for my ride in the beast :p:tup:

Crap! I've been super busy starting a new business! Really excited about it, but in the meantime I realized my Z's battery was dead and won't take a charge. Any battery recommendations? I usually just get a mid grade battery for my car, so I have no idea what's good and want to get something good for the Z. Especially, since I don't drive it much and that's probably pretty tough on the battery. LMK what you guys like!

What's up fella's.

Anybody do some crazy mods during the winter? My setup is likely to stay the same.

Just bought a Jeep, putting some $$ in that :p

Did you keep it on a battery tender during the winter months?

:hello: The Z stayed the same, I did also buy a new DD (again).

nope, I didn't bother. I was aware the battery was old and probably needed replacing before the winter

I put winter tires on it for the first time in 4 years. Does that count as crazy?

I was going to buy a new mazda as well....It was 50/50 but jumped on the Jeep bandwagon.

What trim did you get?

I would recommend it. My battery is 5 years old, still running strong.

:eekdance::eekdance::eekdance:

I got the sport trim. Almost did Touring though. I figured I can swap wheels myself if I want nicer ones, and the fake leather wasn't really important for me.

I think i may be in the boat of swapping out seats / season.

Things i may now be changing for the winter:

• Brake Ducts
• Brake Rotors
• Wheels
• Tires
• Oil Cooler
• Swap driver's seat

There's some winter maintenance. :rofl2:

My Z turns 5 years old this month :eekdance:

So This spring I may do some of the 30 k maintenance items just because of time.
Diff oil change
Trans oil change
brake bleed
Clutch bleed?
Time for a tire change (due to age :p)

So... do you guys like stuff?

YEAH, stuff is amazing !!! :rofl2:

And just for reference, i've been changing my Diff / Trans fluid on my own aggressive schedule. Every 15k miles. But that includes track and winter duty as well. Food for thinking :tiphat:

I'm at 15k right now :icon17:

I'm really past due on the brake bleed/fluid change. :ugh2: Will need to do that ASAP before I start driving.

I usually replace batteries after 5 years anyhow. There was no point having it on the tender when I knew I was going to change it :tup:

I've got 23k on my Z. Did the brakes when I changed to SS lines and 2 piece rotors. I need to do the diff/clutch/trans fluid though! :ugh2:

Mine has 26k. Already did the trans once and diff twice! This spring I'm doing new rotors/pads/fluids. May as well swap to SS lines while I'm at it, I'll see though

You lookin for track rotors or just OEM replacements?

I'm thinking of swapping to SS lines as well when I do the brake fluid. Easy job for diy?

It's pretty easy. Especially if you don't drive your Z in the weather. You won't have to deal with the corroded fittings. Make sure you have a brake bleeder though to make it a lot easier

For Reference: Anything brake-related can be done at the Garage of Osborne... which is available most weekends :tiphat:

P.S. It's heated too!

I may reach out to you in a month :tiphat:

Just oem replacements. Was thinking about getting the Stoptech slotted rotors. But not sure what pads to get yet. Also my first time working on these types of calipers, I'll figure it out.

RJM clutch peddle for sale. new still in box. come and get it for 200 cash. offer it to you folks local before i post it in the for sale section. suppose to be a night and day difference.

370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies - *RJM Performance.com

I'm already so used to the stock clutch :rolleyes:

Good buy for anyone that just recently got their Z and is having trouble getting used to the manual, especially the 1-2 shift.

yep ill give it a couple of days here before i post it in the for sale section. like the radar detector, once i post it there it will sell in a couple of days

And i'd say it's because of Jim/Jeff ridicule, that i have have upgraded my sub-box to a Zenclosure. Instead of the current projectile i have bungeed to my trunk.

Will save your life! Mr bungee cord man lol


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Looks like I got a room for ZDayZ :tup: :happydance: :excited:

EDIT: if one of you is still looking we can find you space inside the cabin, we'll be going Wed-Sunday, May 14-17.

Where are you staying? It's going to be a game time decision for me. My client is dragging their feet with revising their schedule. I already know they will miss their deadline, I just need them to formally acknowledge it. Until then I have to 'plan to be available' that weekend, ugh.

this is REALLY tempting! I need a vacation soooooo bad right now! lol

Fontana Village Resort cabin :excited:

If you decide last minute, just bring a pillow and a blanket, we'll find you a spot somewhere in that place.

right in the heart of it! sweet, will let you know

Yes we got lucky, forum member had availability and I jumped on it quick.

can a viper go? LOL


RJM peddle is sold!

Yeah why wouldnt it be able to

thought about driving the viper a bit today, ugggg hurry melt/rain!!!!!

First event of the season
This Sunday.............Lunch at Red Mill in Woodstock.
Meet at The Car Cave @ 9:30. from there we will take the short cruise over to Nikos Red Mill Tavern for lunch.
Engines fire up @11 am
They have a new paved lot that we can take for our cars.


car cave address : 1011 rail dr, unit b woodstock il 60098
Red mill address Niko's Red Mill
1040 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098

i have reservations for 20 and parking for 20

post up if you can make it so i keep it good with the establishment

Present for Sunday's shenanigans. :tup:

whats up my chicago/illinois peeps.. was wondering which shops do you guys recommend for motor mounts, front impact bushing, diff bushings, fks rear knuckle bushing, subframe bushing, etc install.. thanks

Try Project X in Schaumburg