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Magic Bus 04-18-2015 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 3172749)
Wrong. They will say it's cute.

And Pintsize responds to this.....just like the owner. :icon17:

LAVA 04-18-2015 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidZ370 (Post 3172800)
Jinxed it^

Nissan took care of that for us

Duc_Z09 04-19-2015 12:11 AM

You can't see out the back and the blind spots are horrible. If you get a black one, good luck keeping it clean.

sofaonasock 04-19-2015 02:25 AM

Remember to rotate the windows and change the blinker fluid at every oil change

Leingod 04-19-2015 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sofaonasock (Post 3173073)
Remember to rotate the windows and change the blinker fluid at every oil change

Is that before or after I counter clockwise the tires while adding exactly 5.3 psi per tire when it's 73 degrees out?

And what blind spots? I don't need to see the minivan in my blindspot when I can just go WOT to navigate past my invisible rear end.

DjSquall 04-20-2015 05:29 AM

1) you're going to need tires. Lots of tires.
2) when your CSC fails, get the Z1 upgrade.
3) if your SRM is on, don't move the stick side-to-side while in neutral
4) your fuel gauge will never light up the last dot on a full tank. If it does, it's probably broken
5) don't take hard right turns when at 1/4 tank or below. You'll risk fuel starvation.
6) welcome!

Edit: also, since you plan to track the car, flush your brake fluid with Motul RBF600. The stock DOT3 fluid will begin to boil after some good abuse and cause brake fade. And while you're in there, upgrade to SS brake lines.

Leingod 04-20-2015 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DjSquall (Post 3173761)
1) you're going to need tires. Lots of tires.
2) when your CSC fails, get the Z1 upgrade.
3) if your SRM is on, don't move the stick side-to-side while in neutral
4) your fuel gauge will never light up the last dot on a full tank. If it does, it's probably broken
5) don't take hard right turns when at 1/4 tank or below. You'll risk fuel starvation.
6) welcome!

Edit: also, since you plan to track the car, flush your brake fluid with Motul RBF600. The stock DOT3 fluid will begin to boil after some good abuse and cause brake fade. And while you're in there, upgrade to SS brake lines.

Now this is helpful. Never knew about the fuel starvation or the SRM and not moving the stick while in neutral. ALl the little things. I already plan to order the flared fenders from Z one, so I'll just get the CSC with it. It's only money. Can always make more haha

SwissCheese 04-20-2015 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod (Post 3172686)
Wouldn't be my first engine that has exploded. Evidently Cobalts don't like 256ET turbos at 17+ psi on a test tune. Lesson learned.

How did you like the TC Cobalt (before the problems)? I had an 04 Saturn Ion Redline (equivalent to the supercharged Cobalts, as I'm sure you know) before I picked up my '12 NISMO. I had that car for about 10 years and loved every second of it.

I've contemplated picking up a TC Cobalt, but probably won't any time soon. I'd love to have one, but I can't justify buying one when I already have the Z to keep me happy.

MR.nismo 04-20-2015 10:29 PM

Since you are in Rome, I would suggest weather tech mats. I know how messy could get up there. I was stationed at FT. Drum 8 years ago.
The other basic thing is to replace the cabin filter. If it has not been replaced in a long time, this will give it a newer car smell.
Third, check the brake pads, Z brake pads are not what you want to have full confidence until you check them.
Lastly, welcome to the Z life, enjoy your vehicle, be a good and safe driver and check around here frequently for info, any help, any suggestions and advice.
Cheers!!!!

onzedge 04-21-2015 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod (Post 3172686)
Wouldn't be my first engine that has exploded. Evidently Cobalts don't like 256ET turbos at 17+ psi on a test tune. Lesson learned.

:tup: Heroic.

Leingod 04-21-2015 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese (Post 3174578)
How did you like the TC Cobalt (before the problems)? I had an 04 Saturn Ion Redline (equivalent to the supercharged Cobalts, as I'm sure you know) before I picked up my '12 NISMO. I had that car for about 10 years and loved every second of it.

I've contemplated picking up a TC Cobalt, but probably won't any time soon. I'd love to have one, but I can't justify buying one when I already have the Z to keep me happy.

Literally nothing beat owning that car. It could take a corner 10mph less than a Z while still being FWD, whined for days with the stock turbo and pulled on the older mustangs. Once tuned and modded, it gave you minor whip lash. Nothing beat having Recaros/heated leather seats in a car that cost me 14k at the time. It wasn't an eyesore to look at and was rather practical for only being a 2-door. If I ever find another that hasn't been abused, I'll def be getting one. They're perfect beater track cars with unlimited potential with the aftermarket scene just constantly growing. I think some guy just did a RWD conversion with the same turbo setup as mine. And I know a Balt out in SC that is pushing 600+ and killed a GT-R at the strip. If you do end up getting one, make sure it has the G85 package. All I can say is...LSD!!!

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Originally Posted by MR.nismo (Post 3174656)
Since you are in Rome, I would suggest weather tech mats. I know how messy could get up there. I was stationed at FT. Drum 8 years ago.
The other basic thing is to replace the cabin filter. If it has not been replaced in a long time, this will give it a newer car smell.
Third, check the brake pads, Z brake pads are not what you want to have full confidence until you check them.
Lastly, welcome to the Z life, enjoy your vehicle, be a good and safe driver and check around here frequently for info, any help, any suggestions and advice.
Cheers!!!!

They're already ordered hahaha. It's a freaking mess here. Naturally it down poured yesterday when I got the car. SO I've been babying it so far. The pads for just stock calipers are really touchy in my Z. Idk if I got lucky or something, but they stop on a dime. I'll figure out brake fade once the sun comes out.

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 3174790)
:tup: Heroic.

She was a good car and made me into the man I am today.

TexasChuck 04-21-2015 06:29 PM

Stay outa car washes!
 
TxCh

fzgood 04-21-2015 09:31 PM

The VDC button is simple and straightforward.

Full disclosure, I rarely touch that button, but I appreciate that the feature isn't hidden behind some convoluted series of computer menus, it doesn't even require that I hold it down for 10 seconds. The designers just put it in the corner of the cabin and understood that no one's going to turn it off by accident. I hate that other car manufacturers take this element of "ownership" away from the driver. It's your machine. Do what you want with it.

Smashley 04-21-2015 09:53 PM

The rear hatch hides a lot of water after washing the car.

Antistupid 04-23-2015 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Smashley (Post 3175572)
The rear hatch hides a lot of water after washing the car.

This gets me almost every wash...


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