Missing the Z :(

Munts · 12-26-2015, 04:50 PM

My parents were gracious enough back in the fall to allow me to store my Z in their garage. I was over there on Christmas Eve and pulled off the cover and stared at her for a while

I really really miss driving the car, and am so excited for Spring!! The second it gets out of storage it is getting four new Michelin Pilot Super Sports installed, also all new brakes.

For those of you who have your Z in storage.. what is the first thing you're planning on doing to it once it's out of storage?

Masterbeatty · 12-26-2015, 05:21 PM

Big fat burnout!

cooltoy · 12-26-2015, 06:06 PM

Geting an oil change.

JC-Nismo · 12-26-2015, 07:08 PM

74 degrees here in Georgia today..................Sorry Guys, LOL.
Drove mine to the gym and then tucked it back in the garage, probably do the same tomorrow.

BoneZ · 12-26-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

74 degrees here in Georgia today..................Sorry Guys, LOL.
Drove mine to the gym and then tucked it back in the garage, probably do the same tomorrow.

Yep. GA = 24/7 Z

evil370z · 12-26-2015, 07:18 PM

I also ordered Michelin pilot super sport. 255/35/19 front and 305/30/19 rear. 255's came in, 305's coming in this week.

nismo2evox · 12-26-2015, 07:51 PM

If you change the oil right before storage and pull it out 4ish months later is it necessary to change the oil again?

To put things in prospective I know many Z's sit on dealer lots for quite a while and the dealer is definitely not changing any oil upon purchase and most people drive them 5,000 miles to the next oil change. I'm thinking sitting for4 months or so with fresh oil and then driving 5,000 miles won't be too detrimental but would love to get your thoughts.

And back on topic... once winter ends in Boston, probably mid June, I'll let it run for a while, reduce my tire pressure from 48 psi to 35ish, drive it around town for a bit and give it a nice wash and detail. Then repair the rock chips on the Nismo rims with the KAV touch up paint and see how that goes.

Driving my focus ST through the winter, but can't wait to get back to rear wheel drive!

cooltoy · 12-26-2015, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo2evox

If you change the oil right before storage and pull it out 4ish months later is it necessary to change the oil again?

Something about water condensation in the oil from storage.

gbrettin · 12-26-2015, 08:29 PM

Whew... I've got a laundry list of things to do. Oil change, Brake fluid change, SS Brake lines, AAM oil spacer, Level 10 transmission, Aeromotive FPR, Aeromotive Stealth 340, 750cc injectors, CJM fuel rails, ECU Tek Tune, CAI, duckbill spoiler, Nitto NT05s...

I'll be ready to jump into some turbos in 2017, hopefully sooner though.

Munts · 12-26-2015, 09:34 PM

It is a bit fun to have it in storage cause every time you take it out of storage it seems like a brand new car haha

Lukcas61 · 12-26-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Munts

It is a bit fun to have it in storage cause every time you take it out of storage it seems like a brand new car haha

Not for me. Everytime I get into her she seems like brand new all the time. Living in SoCal has its benefits.

37zeroZ · 12-26-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukcas61

Living in SoCal has its benefits.

LOL!!

kenchan · 12-26-2015, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Munts

My parents were gracious enough back in the fall to allow me to store my Z in their garage. I was over there on Christmas Eve and pulled off the cover and stared at her for a while

I really really miss driving the car, and am so excited for Spring!! The second it gets out of storage it is getting four new Michelin Pilot Super Sports installed, also all new brakes.

For those of you who have your Z in storage.. what is the first thing you're planning on doing to it once it's out of storage?

Let air out

RN SHARK · 12-26-2015, 11:26 PM

I have yet to store mine this year in North Carolina. It's been unseasonably warm, so I think I may take it out for a Sunday drive today. And Monday. And Tuesday. Then I'll put it away. I store mine up on jack stands, as the RE-11's don't like to be flat-spotted. First thing I do when I take it out from storage, give it a loving bath!

ZeeBabar · 12-27-2015, 08:36 PM

I don't store mine ever. There are folks in Canada that drive theirs year round. That is love. I have the Blizzaks and I drive it all the time. If the weather is going to be extremely bad, I take a taxi or get my wife to drop me off in her Civic.

12-26-2015, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Munts Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: St Paul, Minnesota Posts: 101 Drives: 2009 MT Touring Rep Power: 10	Missing the Z :( My parents were gracious enough back in the fall to allow me to store my Z in their garage. I was over there on Christmas Eve and pulled off the cover and stared at her for a while I really really miss driving the car, and am so excited for Spring!! The second it gets out of storage it is getting four new Michelin Pilot Super Sports installed, also all new brakes. For those of you who have your Z in storage.. what is the first thing you're planning on doing to it once it's out of storage? Ommateal likes this.

12-26-2015, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122866	Big fat burnout! falconfixer likes this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

12-26-2015, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Geting an oil change. Ommateal likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

12-26-2015, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 11	I also ordered Michelin pilot super sport. 255/35/19 front and 305/30/19 rear. 255's came in, 305's coming in this week. __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

12-26-2015, 09:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Munts Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: St Paul, Minnesota Posts: 101 Drives: 2009 MT Touring Rep Power: 10	It is a bit fun to have it in storage cause every time you take it out of storage it seems like a brand new car haha gbrettin likes this.

12-26-2015, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 12	74 degrees here in Georgia today..................Sorry Guys, LOL. Drove mine to the gym and then tucked it back in the garage, probably do the same tomorrow.

12-26-2015, 07:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
nismo2evox Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 39 Drives: Evo X Rep Power: 12	If you change the oil right before storage and pull it out 4ish months later is it necessary to change the oil again? To put things in prospective I know many Z's sit on dealer lots for quite a while and the dealer is definitely not changing any oil upon purchase and most people drive them 5,000 miles to the next oil change. I'm thinking sitting for4 months or so with fresh oil and then driving 5,000 miles won't be too detrimental but would love to get your thoughts. And back on topic... once winter ends in Boston, probably mid June, I'll let it run for a while, reduce my tire pressure from 48 psi to 35ish, drive it around town for a bit and give it a nice wash and detail. Then repair the rock chips on the Nismo rims with the KAV touch up paint and see how that goes. Driving my focus ST through the winter, but can't wait to get back to rear wheel drive!

12-26-2015, 08:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,237 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	Whew... I've got a laundry list of things to do. Oil change, Brake fluid change, SS Brake lines, AAM oil spacer, Level 10 transmission, Aeromotive FPR, Aeromotive Stealth 340, 750cc injectors, CJM fuel rails, ECU Tek Tune, CAI, duckbill spoiler, Nitto NT05s... I'll be ready to jump into some turbos in 2017, hopefully sooner though.

12-26-2015, 11:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 43 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 34	I have yet to store mine this year in North Carolina. It's been unseasonably warm, so I think I may take it out for a Sunday drive today. And Monday. And Tuesday. Then I'll put it away. I store mine up on jack stands, as the RE-11's don't like to be flat-spotted. First thing I do when I take it out from storage, give it a loving bath! __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

12-27-2015, 08:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	I don't store mine ever. There are folks in Canada that drive theirs year round. That is love. I have the Blizzaks and I drive it all the time. If the weather is going to be extremely bad, I take a taxi or get my wife to drop me off in her Civic. m4a1mustang and Ommateal like this.

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