What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Cyber370 · 10-25-2018, 05:06 AM

I replaced my clutch helper spring yesterday. It was a bitch to get the pin back in but everything finally went back together with no issues. Went for a nice drive with my wife to test the clutch pedal action and I was very pleasantly surprised with the softer spring. This is the way they should have came from the factory. What was Nissan thinking using a 300 lbs spring for the clutch pedal. Even my wife noticed my smoother shifting. Very happy so far.

Ian B · 10-25-2018, 03:00 PM

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Need to do some routine maintenance:

Replace power steering fluids
Replace radiator fluids
Replace brake fluids
Got a call back from Kevin at Austin Z clinic and my fan belt has cracks and the rear brakes failed. He will replace both and should have the car back at noon today. Very reasonable prices.

Ian B

Got car back and running like a champ. He checked my power steering pump as dealer had said there was some leakage that would need replacement down the line. Kevin did not find any leaked and stated pump is sealed and nothing to worry. Overall, very satisfied and he saved me $135.00 over the dealer. Will recommend him to anyone who needs work on their Z whether new or classic Z.

Ian B

JARblue · 10-27-2018, 01:08 AM

Drove the Z for the first time since April

Blurred proof attached

Rusty · 10-27-2018, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Drove the Z for the first time since April

Blurred proof attached

So, how did it feel to be behind the wheel again?

JARblue · 10-27-2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

So, how did it feel to be behind the wheel again?

Amazing. Mostly the same as before, except lighter

I am whole again

hrtbrknprince · 10-27-2018, 09:27 PM

So I'm in the process of removing my door handles to send to paint and I realized.. What do I do while they're at the body shop for a few days? I obviously won't be driving the car but it does stay outside with a car cover. Will I be able to open and shut the doors if I have to move the car at least lol? Or should I just purchase another set of door handles?

Zingston · 10-27-2018, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hrtbrknprince

So I'm in the process of removing my door handles to send to paint and I realized.. What do I do while they're at the body shop for a few days? I obviously won't be driving the car but it does stay outside with a car cover. Will I be able to open and shut the doors if I have to move the car at least lol? Or should I just purchase another set of door handles?

If its a problem: Buy another set and have those painted. Then swap.

Lvcky69 · 10-28-2018, 12:17 AM

out for the night

ColtronZ · 10-29-2018, 08:06 AM

Got e-tuned this weekend with EcuTek software. My car feels more natural if that makes sense.

Still trying to figure out how my pops and bangs mapping works.

Ian B · 10-29-2018, 08:42 PM

Had a tire go low in pressure yesterday while at car wash. Aired it up and today looked ok. Went by dealer to have oil changed w a $20 coupon offer. Had them check the tire and they found a small crack about 1/2 long on the inside of the rim. Suggested a new rim but, one of the techs knows of a shop that can weld it before buying a new rim. Called them and dropped off the rim, its $125 and will get it back in 1-2 days. While they had the car up, they found my front left control arm is broken and needs replacing, the one on the right is fine. They recommended replacing both for $1k and then doing an alignment.
They also recommended to have the differential fluid replaced since the car has 103k miles.

Told him to write it up for me to review and have Kevin at Austin Z Clinic inspect it and give me a quote for the work.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Ian B

jwick · 10-29-2018, 09:39 PM

Rim repair is typical price. If you are replacing control arms, I recommend upgrading as it will give you more alignment flexibility and it’ll handle better. Labor should be three hours or less plus alignment, so $350-400 plus cost of parts.

Rusty · 10-29-2018, 09:46 PM

Which control is broken. Upper or lower? And if it's broken, how are you driving the car?

Ian B · 10-29-2018, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Which control is broken. Upper or lower? And if it's broken, how are you driving the car?

Car is driving fine. I believe its the lower one. Here is a picture of it.

Ian B

Rusty · 10-29-2018, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian B

Car is driving fine. I believe its the lower one. Here is a picture of it.

Ian B

Ok, lower ball joint is going bad. With the Z. You have to buy the whole lower arm to get the ball joint. You just can't get the ball joint.

Ian B · 10-29-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Ok, lower ball joint is going bad. With the Z. You have to buy the whole lower arm to get the ball joint. You just can't get the ball joint.

Thanks for the info, any idea on price for oem lower arm and labor hours??

Tia,

Ian B

10-25-2018, 05:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19373	I replaced my clutch helper spring yesterday. It was a bitch to get the pin back in but everything finally went back together with no issues. Went for a nice drive with my wife to test the clutch pedal action and I was very pleasantly surprised with the softer spring. This is the way they should have came from the factory. What was Nissan thinking using a 300 lbs spring for the clutch pedal. Even my wife noticed my smoother shifting. Very happy so far. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

10-29-2018, 09:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	Rim repair is typical price. If you are replacing control arms, I recommend upgrading as it will give you more alignment flexibility and it’ll handle better. Labor should be three hours or less plus alignment, so $350-400 plus cost of parts. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

10-29-2018, 09:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,505 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684439	Which control is broken. Upper or lower? And if it's broken, how are you driving the car? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137466	Quote: Originally Posted by Ian B View Post Need to do some routine maintenance: Replace power steering fluids Replace radiator fluids Replace brake fluids Got a call back from Kevin at Austin Z clinic and my fan belt has cracks and the rear brakes failed. He will replace both and should have the car back at noon today. Very reasonable prices. Ian B Got car back and running like a champ. He checked my power steering pump as dealer had said there was some leakage that would need replacement down the line. Kevin did not find any leaked and stated pump is sealed and nothing to worry. Overall, very satisfied and he saved me $135.00 over the dealer. Will recommend him to anyone who needs work on their Z whether new or classic Z. Ian B

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Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137466	Had a tire go low in pressure yesterday while at car wash. Aired it up and today looked ok. Went by dealer to have oil changed w a $20 coupon offer. Had them check the tire and they found a small crack about 1/2 long on the inside of the rim. Suggested a new rim but, one of the techs knows of a shop that can weld it before buying a new rim. Called them and dropped off the rim, its $125 and will get it back in 1-2 days. While they had the car up, they found my front left control arm is broken and needs replacing, the one on the right is fine. They recommended replacing both for $1k and then doing an alignment. They also recommended to have the differential fluid replaced since the car has 103k miles. Told him to write it up for me to review and have Kevin at Austin Z Clinic inspect it and give me a quote for the work. Any feedback is appreciated. Ian B