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Zyonara91 05-10-2021 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz (Post 3994682)
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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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.

BettyZ 05-11-2021 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3994633)
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.

B pillar tabs arent replaceable they're integral to the pillar. Call safelite and theyll buy and deliver new ones

JARblue 05-11-2021 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3994735)
B pillar tabs arent replaceable they're integral to the pillar. Call safelite and theyll buy and deliver new ones

Yes. Sorry that wasn't clear. Replacement B-pillars. And replacement A-pillar clips. Trying to get someone to answer the phone at Safelite is the problem.

Hotrodz 05-11-2021 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3994704)
SPL for the win. :tup:

^^^AGREED! My Z1 bushing is brand new, but you know what I have in reserve!!!

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TacoSport10 05-13-2021 09:56 PM

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Last weekend I installed a set of used Stillen Gen 3 CAI. I also turned in the Tacoma after 10 years and got a 2nd Gen Tundra in 12” lift with 38’s.

Rusty 05-13-2021 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoSport10 (Post 3995103)
Last weekend I installed a set of used Stillen Gen 3 CAI. I also turned in the Tacoma after 10 years and got a 2nd Gen Tundra in 12” lift with 38’s.

You take that Tuna off road?

TacoSport10 05-13-2021 10:03 PM

Nah. Mall crawler

Rusty 05-13-2021 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoSport10 (Post 3995110)
Nah. Mall crawler

I've done most of Moab with my Power Wagon. :driving:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur4B855FAFM

TacoSport10 05-13-2021 10:11 PM

Nice! I just picked up the Tundra today. It’s got a 12” Bulletproof lift with Toyo Open Country MT’s. The Taco was a manual and I wanted auto and a full size.

Rusty 05-13-2021 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoSport10 (Post 3995114)
Nice! I just picked up the Tundra today. It’s got a 12” Bulletproof lift with Toyo Open Country MT’s. The Taco was a manual and I wanted auto and a full size.

I have the 35" Toyo MT's on my Power Wagon. I'm on my 3rd set. Want to go to the 37" MT's. But need to trim the front of the rear fender wells. Fully flexed. The tires would hit that part.

KingZTX 05-27-2021 09:23 PM

Hey all! Cobb is going great. Really loving my time there. With Cobb money I'm looking to add a few things to the Z this summer. My summer wishlist:

- FI Resonated HFC (to pair with my FI CBE)
- UpRev tune once I get the F1 Resonated HFC
- SPL Bushings; any comments on what to get "first" on a DD with stock bushings all around?
- ADD W1 Oil Catch Cans (a bit iffier on these, but wouldn't mind the engine dress-up and anything that contributes to preventative maintenance while I continue to upgrade the 370Z as it is daily driven; 89kmi). Does anyone have any suggestions for another manufacturer for oil catch cans?
- Heat barrier wrapping my Gen3s; suffered a puncture last summer and don't want to go through that again. May be looking to replace the filters while I have them off @ ~30kmi (mostly highway), I feel like it's about time. Or do I "clean them" instead?
- 25mm wheel spacers all around on stock suspension with 19" Sport Rays
- Possibly a rear diffuser to complete the rear end look. Not too keen on cosmetic mods right now. Preventative maintenance and humble power gains!

I am not pursuing any suspension upgrades past my current front sway bar. Waco is an unforgiving mess.

Any suggestions as to what else I should be looking at for my 89kmi DD? All I have done to it besides a few cosmetics are in my signature. Cheers! :tiphat:

KingZTX 05-28-2021 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZTX (Post 3996599)
- SPL Bushings; any comments on what to get "first" on a DD with stock bushings all around?

SPL Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit. This would be a good "first" kit to get. I have most of the SPL catalog; improvements to front-end of the car provide the best 'bang for buck', in terms of car control, steering response and cornering confidence.

- ADD W1 Oil Catch Cans

"For a NA 370Z engine, a catch can is not really needed." Reference: http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...atch-cans.html

- Possibly a rear diffuser to complete the rear end look. Not too keen on cosmetic mods right now. Preventative maintenance and humble power gains!

This Australian made diffuser is more than just cosmetic: https://jdmaccessories.com.au/product/21403/

- Any suggestions as to what else I should be looking at for my 89kmi DD?

Quaife or Wavetrac ATB LSD. I have Quaife (it was cheaper here in Australia), but Wavetrac is very popular (especially in the US). An ATB LSD significantly improves the power delivery and handling characteristics of the 370Z. Highly recommended.

I appreciate the insight my man! I actually ended up pulling the trigger on the catch cans, even after reading that same thread several times over and over in the last couple of weeks. I understand it may not be "really needed" but seeing as it is my daily driver, any kind of preventative maintenance modifications or things that may slightly increase my power gains by accumulating less build-up over time is fine by me. Also had a great tax return, LOL.

I'll look into everything else! Thank you for pointing me in the right direction for SPL, it means a lot for you to take a moment to respond. Have a good one :tup:

JARblue 05-29-2021 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KingZTX (Post 3996599)
Hey all! Cobb is going great. Really loving my time there. With Cobb money I'm looking to add a few things to the Z this summer. My summer wishlist:

- FI Resonated HFC (to pair with my FI CBE)
- UpRev tune once I get the F1 Resonated HFC
- SPL Bushings; any comments on what to get "first" on a DD with stock bushings all around?
- ADD W1 Oil Catch Cans (a bit iffier on these, but wouldn't mind the engine dress-up and anything that contributes to preventative maintenance while I continue to upgrade the 370Z as it is daily driven; 89kmi). Does anyone have any suggestions for another manufacturer for oil catch cans?
- Heat barrier wrapping my Gen3s; suffered a puncture last summer and don't want to go through that again. May be looking to replace the filters while I have them off @ ~30kmi (mostly highway), I feel like it's about time. Or do I "clean them" instead?
- 25mm wheel spacers all around on stock suspension with 19" Sport Rays
- Possibly a rear diffuser to complete the rear end look. Not too keen on cosmetic mods right now. Preventative maintenance and humble power gains!

I am not pursuing any suspension upgrades past my current front sway bar. Waco is an unforgiving mess.

Any suggestions as to what else I should be looking at for my 89kmi DD? All I have done to it besides a few cosmetics are in my signature. Cheers! :tiphat:

Text me to discuss further :tiphat:

FI HFC :tup:
Ecutek > Uprev (the only benefit to Uprev is if you want to tune your car yourself)
I would say don't bother with any SPL bushings at this point. Especially with the Waco roads unless you already have some failing. You can do the diff bushing if you want. Or FUCAs for ease of alignment.
Catch cans are not a bad idea. Probably unnecessary though.
Heat wrap is not a bad idea. Good if your IATs are excessive.
Don't replace the filters unless they are in really bad shape. You should be able to clean them one way or another. Either with a recharge kit (in the case of K&N filters) or compressed air (for dry filters). If the dry filter is really dirty you can soak it in a solution of water and Simple Green (or similar) - make sure it dries completely before reinstalling.
25 mm might give a little poke in the rear so make sure you're good with that. I commonly see 15-20 mm used with the stock sport wheels.
Rear diffuser :tup:

wyso 05-29-2021 11:26 AM

Just had car tuned at Z1. Its finally done. Runs great, spent the week in and around Robbinsville.

Dreadnaught 05-30-2021 02:27 AM

I dusted and vacuumed the inside of my Z today. Tomorrow I'm installing my HKS hi power exhaust. I bought it brand new and its got the two piece h-pipe. I'm going to be doing the job on jack stands with a friend. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Dreadnaught 05-30-2021 05:15 PM

Just got done installing my HKS hi power exhaust and it fits damn near perfect! Having my friend with me helped big time since we did it while the car was on jack stands. I think the pipe that goes from the rear muffler to under the bumper cut out on the passenger side got bent just a tad too much during the build process. We just had to adjust the tip and muffler section to where no one would be able to tell. Only I know it's not 100 percent since I'm a HUGE anal head. Other than that the welds and hardware are top notch.

As far as the two piece H-pipe section it's a breeze to bolt that together. I used an open end wrench on the nut side and a ratcheting wrench from a company called Mountain on the bolt side. It's about half as tall as a shallow 3/8's drive socket on a 3/8's drive hand ratchet. Granted I'm a professional Technician and have many tools, that is the set up you need for that part.

I feel like I'm driving a new car again. I love the throaty exhaust note the exhaust makes. Next for my car is the OEM black housing headlamps. Then a slight drop and then to top it off with some TE-37'S and paint.

If anybody could post a picture of the wrenches from Mountain that I mentioned that would be great.

redondoaveb 06-04-2021 08:40 PM

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Installed a drain line and valve on my SOHO combo catch can. It was set up to recirculate the oil through the dipstick tube back into the oil pan. I wasn't too keen on recirculating contaminated oil back into the engine.

THE BULL 06-07-2021 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3997443)
Installed a drain line and valve on my SOHO combo catch can. It was set up to recirculate the oil through the dipstick tube back into the oil pan. I wasn't too keen on recirculating contaminated oil back into the engine.

That's badass, how often you think you'll have to drain it?

THE BULL 06-07-2021 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KapitalZ (Post 3997714)
GReddy swirl pot installed today by Psracing (Canberra), ready for track day tomorrow.

Any additional pictures you can share?
I take it this ties into the TB coolant lines?

redondoaveb 06-07-2021 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by THE BULL (Post 3997717)
That's badass, how often you think you'll have to drain it?

Not sure since it recirculated before so I had no way of knowing. I'll find out in September when my turbos come in.

zeeder 06-07-2021 01:31 PM

I replaced the broken B-pillar finisher this weekend! I have to make sure I'm always paying attention, otherwise, it'll get expensive at $150 a pop...lol!

Spooler 06-09-2021 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3997728)
Not sure since it recirculated before so I had no way of knowing. I'll find out in September when my turbos come in.

It won't be too bad at all. It will need to be drained frequently in the winter months due to you running E85. The drivers side always vents more moisture for some reason also. Since you are have an all in one, you won't be able to tell that.

redondoaveb 06-09-2021 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3998028)
It won't be too bad at all. It will need to be drained frequently in the winter months due to you running E85. The drivers side always vents more moisture for some reason also. Since you are have an all in one, you won't be able to tell that.

I'm going to have Specialty Z drill about a 2" hole in the Z1 undershroud so I can pop the drain hose out of the hole to make draining easier

abm89 06-09-2021 12:15 PM

I'm waiting on my friend to print the test bracket I sent him for my Haltech dash. Other than that, just driving around and contemplating going down to 285s in the rear.

sportsman2003 06-11-2021 12:39 PM

Painted the roof black.

https://www.instagram.com/p/COynV4pH...dium=copy_link

Spooler 06-11-2021 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3998030)
I'm going to have Specialty Z drill about a 2" hole in the Z1 undershroud so I can pop the drain hose out of the hole to make draining easier

Have him hole saw where the filter is so you don't have to take the under shroud off when changing oil.

Averying 06-11-2021 01:45 PM

Installed AEM oil pressure sensor
 
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Finally got my AEM oil pressure gauge installed. Mounting this with the GTM oil filter relocation kit meant I couldn’t put the sensor at the stock location with a tee fitting. Had to purchase a -8an male/fem fitting with a 1/8” npt port. Tee’d the sensor on the oil line right before the oil goes into the filter.

Sitting at around ~35 psi at hot idle... thankfully the gallery gaskets on my ‘09 are still hanging in there.

sportsman2003 06-11-2021 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Averying (Post 3998380)
Finally got my AEM oil pressure gauge installed. Mounting this with the GTM oil filter relocation kit meant I couldn’t put the sensor at the stock location with a tee fitting. Had to purchase a -8an male/fem fitting with a 1/8” npt port. Tee’d the sensor on the oil line right before the oil goes into the filter.

Sitting at around ~35 psi at hot idle... thankfully the gallery gaskets on my ‘09 are still hanging in there.

What are you running? 40wt oil?

redondoaveb 06-11-2021 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3998371)
Have him hole saw where the filter is so you don't have to take the under shroud off when changing oil.

It would have to be one big hole

Zingston 06-11-2021 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3998384)
It would have to one big hole


Ahhhh, he's used to those kinds of holes.

Rusty 06-11-2021 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Averying (Post 3998380)
Finally got my AEM oil pressure gauge installed. Mounting this with the GTM oil filter relocation kit meant I couldn’t put the sensor at the stock location with a tee fitting. Had to purchase a -8an male/fem fitting with a 1/8” npt port. Tee’d the sensor on the oil line right before the oil goes into the filter.

Sitting at around ~35 psi at hot idle... thankfully the gallery gaskets on my ‘09 are still hanging in there.

That's where mine runs at.

bensnaidero 06-11-2021 06:32 PM

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Added touring pedals to my sport model

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And a custom garage door opener button

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redondoaveb 06-11-2021 07:11 PM

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I had an extra set of tail lights so I said what the hell and had them lightly smoked

Ventruck 06-11-2021 08:08 PM

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Finally got the elusive Calsonic 2nd cup holder.
Sorry for dirty pic.

I have an ST but never use the input ports. This actually doesn't help me at all lol. I lose space and the cupholder is only good for wide midget drinks at best. I was just peeved I never had it.

Averying 06-15-2021 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsman2003 (Post 3998382)
What are you running? 40wt oil?

Nope, running 5w-30

TreeSemdyZee 06-15-2021 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventruck (Post 3998407)
Finally got the elusive Calsonic 2nd cup holder.
Sorry for dirty pic.

I have an ST but never use the input ports. This actually doesn't help me at all lol. I lose space and the cupholder is only good for wide midget drinks at best. I was just peeved I never had it.

Hey! Now that you found one, I've got one in a drawer that I don't use. :icon18:

TreeSemdyZee 06-15-2021 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3998404)
I had an extra set of tail lights so I said what the hell and had them lightly smoked

Hickory or oak?
(Sorry. I'm in a goofy mood.) :excited:

redondoaveb 06-15-2021 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 3998783)
Hickory or oak?
(Sorry. I'm in a goofy mood.) :excited:

Bong, too hard to roll :rofl2:

Ventruck 06-15-2021 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 3998782)
Hey! Now that you found one, I've got one in a drawer that I don't use. :icon18:

Danggit.

:icon17:

Rusty 06-15-2021 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 3998783)
Hickory or oak?
(Sorry. I'm in a goofy mood.) :excited:

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3998788)
Bong, too hard to roll :rofl2:

I was going to say Hawaiian Gold, or Mexican Dirt cover with paraquat with a THC kicker. :icon14:


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