Agreed!

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Door handles for the 350 arrived from Z1. I previously installed some I grabbed from Amazon. They were just horrible. Plastic crap. Was like scratching your finger nails on a chalkboard when opening the door. Im an idiot trying to cheap out on door handles on a Nismo.

It's Spring!
 

I don't think we're getting any more sticking snow this season, so I put the summer tires/wheels back on.:D

Dropped my car off at the shop this morning. Nothings wrong but the PO said he never flushed the brake fluid so I am having them check everything and will likely end up flushing the brake and clutch fluid. Anything specific I should have them check?!

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Well, things went pretty well with the inspection and they came back with what I was expecting:

Post purchase Inspection
Notes:
Initial inspection reveals vehicle in great condition . Brake fluid tests for high moisture content. Recommend flushing at this time.
Vehicle is also due for a fuel induction cleaning . This service removes carbon from the valves and intake as well as cleans the throttle body.
Time/Mileage also shows differential service and manual transmission service due at this time .

Shoot, all the usual suspects in here. I'm still living the jackstand no Z life... So I'm getting new summer tires on my Juke.

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significant difference?

If he ever gets his turbo filter installed he can take it out for a drive. :icon17:

He has become another Jar. He's colleting parts to install in the far future.

It's on the car so no JAR

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Yep.

Peyronie's disease?

Sasha Syndrome

I just picked up the car and the clutch definitely feels different. They changed the brake fluid, trans fluid, and diff fluid as well as induction system clean. I don't notice any difference in the brakes but the clutch engagement feels softer, or more forgiving maybe. All-in-all, the shop confirmed that the car is in great condition. I don't know if it's getting used to the car, the warmer weather, or starting quicker from a stop, but I've noticed the lack of initial throttle response in first. This is one of the things I liked the least the first time around but I hadn't really noticed it much until the past week, or so. Now, I have to decide the following:

1. Do I want to preemptively get one of the aftermarket options for the weak CSC? It's got 77k miles so it's possible this has already happened.
2. Do I want to get the RJM clutch pedal?
3. Do I want to get an oil cooler? (spirited drive this weekend at ~65*F ambient and oil temps went to ~220*F)
4. Do I want to get a remote tune by Seb? If so, off-the-shelf or custom?
5. Do I want to get the windows retinted due to peeling at the corners of the front windows, or wait until it gets worse?
6. Do I want to get an unlimited car wash package?

You want the ZSpeed CMAK kit. get a new clutch/flywheel while you're at it. It's such a great kit and you never worry about blowing the CSC again.

You want the RJM clutch pedal, 100%. Completely changes your driving dynamic.

You absolutely want an oil cooler; it's usually the first mod people do to their Zs.

You can't live without a tune from Seb. I've driven the Z on OEM map (to pass emissions) after Seb tuned my Z, and it was a universe of difference.

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Thanks for your input guys! I just ordered the RJM pedal and I'm going to order the tune from Specialty Z soon. I think I'm going to wait on the oil cooler to see how the temps go this summer as well as the new CSC/clutch, for now.

For the window tint, I'm going to decide if I want to just replace the two windows or everything and go a little darker in the back. It doesn't bother me a huge amount, at the moment, just a crinkling sound when I roll them down/up. The wash thing is tough as I'm a lazy SOB...lol. I've got a bunch of 8-9 year old Zaino products but that's a lot of work! I'll have to check out Junkman2000's vids again as I did way back when. In the immediate, I've got some bird poop that needs to come off!

Ftfy. :tup:

Ceramic coats are easy to apply and look good for quite some time with minimal effort. None of the BS 'layering' of coats.

Went through a Touchless to, at least, knock the dirt off and to try and get the bird poop off. The poop was still there so I took some detailed spray to it and got it off. Took some picks before noticing that the poop was barely touched. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0f4e65ed3f.jpg
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Not too bad for a 2013 with over 77k miles. This is my DD so I have to decide how much I want to obsess over aesthetics.


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The first thing you need to do is get that ugly crooked dealer name off the rear bumper :shakes head:

Take some fishing line (hopefully on a warm, sunny day) and pull it through the adhesive. There are several methods for removing the the adhesive remaining on the bumper.

It's probably a decal, WD40 will take it off. I used a heat gun on low on the sticker from Carmax on my 2012, then hit the spot with clay & spray detailer. Gone in 10 minutes. :tup:

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I agree on removing the dealer badge! I also need to remove the Nissan emblems to install the Z badges I bought 8 years ago lol.

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Sadly, it’s not a sticker.


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I always hesitate to recommend a heat gun because most people don't know how to properly use one near paint and clear coat.

Hard to tell from the photo resolution. But to me it looks like it is maybe plastic or metal and more than just a decal. Regardless, heat is a very effective tool when wielded properly.

It was more like a handful of passes with the gun before I could snag the edges with a plastic tool. I got lots of practice replacing vehicle numbers on jeeps & 5 tons. :tup:

Made a poultice of white vinegar and punked my sister into holding it on the dealer trampstamp for 15 minutes. Adhesive slid off

I thought you used crayola stencils for the 5 tons?

Washed and waxed for a wine tasting weekend. Paso Robles baby!

We used chalk for the invasion markings. Crayons were for eating...:inoutroflpuke:

Found a large amount of standing water inside my Z on the driver floorboard after big rains this weekend :eek: Evidence points to a bad windshield install, so Safelite is scheduled to come out on Friday to fix it.

I went through a Touchless car wash last week and the high pressure spray came through the driver's side. The windshield was replaced right before I bought it so I'm glad that it didn't leak from there!

I'm pretty sure that's just a standard Safelite job. I haven't known them to do a good install job.

Depending on where you live, the weather can mess up the install. Safelite installs windows outdoors, so it often does not cure correctly. Your best bet is to take your car to a windshield place that does installs in a climate controlled garage. It's not convenient like Safelite, but you will end up with better results.

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I had safelite do the install in my garage. While I watched.

- Z1 34-row oil cooler and new Nismo magnetic drain plug (+5hp)
- Motul Eco-nergy
- Brake fluid flush with Motul 5.1
- Clutch fluid flush with Motul 5.1
- Rear axle click fixed with Kawasaki nut
- New 02 sensors

Love that I no longer hear the clicking (more like a bang at times) and the oil cooler works like a charm. Plenty of redline work at speed and barely hit 200 degrees, sitting at 180 most of the time. Also, I may be nuts and having the placebo effect but I feel more planted at launch (any speed) now that the rear axle nuts have been replaced.

And if you haven’t picked up a Power Bleeder, what the hell are you waiting for? Makes the brake flush a breeze.

Still on the list:
- Torque Solutions poly trans mount
- OEM spark plugs
- Differential bushing replacement with Z1 poly
- GkTech differential brace

I removed all the trim pieces prior to arrival and I made sure the A-pillars and B-pillars were removed properly (we each did a side). Then I let the guy do his thing with the windshield.

Safelite came out Friday to warranty the windshield install. He had never done a 370Z but I just let it go. He pulled the windshield off and confirmed that the seal was questionable and made a note of the windshield leak. The B-pillar tabs broke so I'll get some new ones, and several of the A-pillar clips broke but I didn't have enough replacements on hand and need two more. And I need to figure out how to approach Safelite regarding the water damage to the airbag system and remote antenna(s). Figure worst case I'll file an insurance claim under comprehensive coverage since the damage was due to the windshield replacement.

Good stuff. I would go with Whitelines diff bushing kit over Z1s, but that's just me. Take a look into both if you have not already.

Also, finally got my car back on insurance on Sunday. Went for a drive to the lake as per my custom/tradition. Saw some kids enjoying the car respectfully and smiling which made my day.

Today - Took it to my mechanic, got a transmission fluid drain and refill, it's been four years already, where does the time go?

LOL, I went from Whiteline to Z1. Whiteline could not handle track abuse. I am not totally a fan as I had their front end links and one of them failed when I went off track. I know they are not made for off reading LMAO!

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SPL for the win. :tup:

That's unfortunate to hear. I haven't heard anyone else have that issue with the Whiteline diff bushing, glad you found the Z1 bushing more suitable.

I decided to go with Whiteline because of this: https://www.myg37.com/forums/drivetr...he-rescue.html . That is some serious customer service and I stand by companies that do this.

Z1 is slowly loosing sway with me. Buddy of mine ordered their oil cooler set, the fittings and hoses were leaking after instillation and everything was done per the instructions. Z1 was notified and they made him pay for new hoses and the shipping, like wtf? On top of that they have that annoying duty b.s. The need to include that crap in their prices. Defect was on Z1's part and they could not own up to it, sad.

As for SPL, that's some good shieeeeeettttt. Pricey though.