What are some of the little things?

Leingod · 04-21-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

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

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

Heroic.

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

Pintsize725 · 04-18-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

I pick up my 09 Z this Monday. The excitement is starting to set in and I want to be well versed on everything it can possibly do. What are some of the little things about the car that most people don't realize or look at until you own one? I know i'll be fixing the oil problem foremost since the track in an hr away from me and I'll be pulling the steering lock fuse in the dealership parking lot. haha.

I already know all the ladies will want to have the "le sexy" time with me and that it can hold a slurpee in the cup holder while going 80mph flat under semi around a canyon corner. But what else did you guys love for the small things after getting yours?

Wrong. They will say it's cute.

Magic Bus · 04-18-2015, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Wrong. They will say it's cute.

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

LAVA · 04-18-2015, 05:08 PM

your CSC will fail

DavidZ370 · 04-18-2015, 06:28 PM

Jinxed it^

LAVA · 04-18-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidZ370

Jinxed it^

Nissan took care of that for us

TexasChuck · 04-21-2015, 06:29 PM

TxCh

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

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

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

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

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

This gets me almost every wash...

04-18-2015, 05:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
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TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Stay outa car washes! TxCh

04-19-2015, 12:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	You can't see out the back and the blind spots are horrible. If you get a black one, good luck keeping it clean. Smashley likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

04-19-2015, 02:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
sofaonasock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 09 370Z Touring, M6 Rep Power: 17	Remember to rotate the windows and change the blinker fluid at every oil change Merv likes this. __________________ 09 370Z Sports Touring 6MT

04-20-2015, 05:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 37 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 23	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. __________________ My Z did p0rn Last edited by DjSquall; 04-20-2015 at 06:06 AM.

04-18-2015, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 23	Jinxed it^

04-21-2015, 09:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
fzgood Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 136 Drives: '13 370z 6MT TS PW Rep Power: 26	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.

04-21-2015, 09:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Smashley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 347 Drives: mt/sport/tour MB Rep Power: 13	The rear hatch hides a lot of water after washing the car. P's_Z likes this.

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