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

Lvcky69 · 03-02-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Happy bday to me. Got my BBK in and made a birthday lasagna for myself. Homemade noodles, bolognese sauce, bechamel sauce, sweet sausage, 30/70 beef, and a brick of parm cheese.

you got those calipers from ebay too?

-ZS-Carpenter · 02-28-2019, 07:19 PM

finished up the pvc delete

BADSpawn · 03-02-2019, 07:32 PM

Chin Track Days at Virginia International Raceway - and had to call it a day after coming to a stop on the track. No fun. Cancelled tomorrow's track day as a result.

My '13 370Z Touring - 30K, bone stock and well maintained - had the following problem(s?).

After 3 laps (not competitive, in a training session) the accelerator pedal went "dead" and produced no acceleration. The motor was still running until it came to a stop and then it stalled and would not refire - until it sat for about 5 minutes when it would restart and drive normally.

Good readings on water and oil temp, no warning lights or messages.

Has it scanned by race mechanics and there were no codes. What they did find was the left side air box apparently had a squirrel nest starting in it - it was crammed with leaves and and things and the face of the filter seemed to have bite marks on it but was otherwise intact. It was enough to block the face of the filter entirely so everybody said "fixed".

After a street test dive we took it back on track and it did the exact same thing. After several laps it lost acceleration, stopped, stalled and would not fire (turned over well) and then restarted after being towed off (less than five minutes). We called it a day and it acted normally on a non-stop three hour interstate drive home without any problem whatsoever.

Right now I am mystified. My research is just beginning but anyone that can comment would be appreciated!

cv129 · 03-02-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BADSpawn

Chin Track Days at Virginia International Raceway - and had to call it a day after coming to a stop on the track. No fun. Cancelled tomorrow's track day as a result.

My '13 370Z Touring - 30K, bone stock and well maintained - had the following problem(s?).

After 3 laps (not competitive, in a training session) the accelerator pedal went "dead" and produced no acceleration. The motor was still running until it came to a stop and then it stalled and would not refire - until it sat for about 5 minutes when it would restart and drive normally.

Good readings on water and oil temp, no warning lights or messages.

Has it scanned by race mechanics and there were no codes. What they did find was the left side air box apparently had a squirrel nest starting in it - it was crammed with leaves and and things and the face of the filter seemed to have bite marks on it but was otherwise intact. It was enough to block the face of the filter entirely so everybody said "fixed".

After a street test dive we took it back on track and it did the exact same thing. After several laps it lost acceleration, stopped, stalled and would not fire (turned over well) and then restarted after being towed off (less than five minutes). We called it a day and it acted normally on a non-stop three hour interstate drive home without any problem whatsoever.

Right now I am mystified. My research is just beginning but anyone that can comment would be appreciated!

Any chance this was fuel starvation?

Leingod · 03-02-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lvcky69

you got those calipers from ebay too?

Yea. Gave them a shot. Also grabbed their rotors. As far a si cna tell, they're quality parts. Nothing stands out as either being cheap or unsafe. Painy appears to be good quality and the seals look solid.

Sway · 03-06-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Yea. Gave them a shot. Also grabbed their rotors. As far a si cna tell, they're quality parts. Nothing stands out as either being cheap or unsafe. Painy appears to be good quality and the seals look solid.

Holy f****ng typo Batman!

Leingod · 03-06-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sway

Holy f****ng typo Batman!

Still working off my stroke. Anyone else smell toast?

Rusty · 03-02-2019, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Any chance this was fuel starvation?

First thought.

abm89 · 03-03-2019, 12:35 AM

I'm gonna triple down on that fuel starvation mentioned earlier.

I went to home depot motorsports to look at some plywood for a new splitter design. I may compare prices with some other vendors.

Leingod · 03-03-2019, 09:50 AM

Jesus. I think I had a stroke typing that like post.

Ghostvette · 03-04-2019, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Jesus. I think I had a stroke typing that like post.

Someone must have been floofing your horn....

srbrubak · 03-05-2019, 06:39 PM

So, what have I done with my Z lately. Have to say I sold it. I am no longer an owner of a 370Z. I enjoyed the car a lot. It was very fun to drive. But, My wife and I are getting older so we decided that we only needed two cars. We kept her car which is a Mazda CX-5. Good for driving in winter here in Iowa. When looking for a replacement, it needed to meet the following requirements: Be able to drive it during the winter, have an auto trans so it is easier for the wife to drive, and also be fun to drive. So, I bought a 2019 KIA Stinger GT to replace the Z. It has lots of room for traveling, can haul 4 adults in comfort, and has plenty of get up and go. It also gets the same gas mileage as the Z. I did get the AWD option so that I can get around better in winter. Do plan on keeping an eye on the forum just to see whats happening.

gizzyman47 · 03-05-2019, 10:24 PM

I installed some mood lighting on the passinger and drivers side door panels. Actually just finished the pass side. It was more of a pain in the *** than what I thought it would be,and what the video's on youtube showed! The wiring gave me fits for a while. I connected the black to the black and the red to the white. It worked great but I couldn't get the LED lighting to auto shut off. I had to switch around the wires until I could find the right cobination so they would shut off once the car was turned off. The only issue now is the LED lighting isn't as bright as it should be when its on. Still looks nice though!
I'll tackle the drivers side tomorrow. Should go a lot faster now that I have the wiring sorted out!
I'm getting anxious to start driving the car again now that spring is right around the corner!

Zingston · 03-05-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by srbrubak

So, what have I done with my Z lately. Have to say I sold it. I am no longer an owner of a 370Z. I enjoyed the car a lot. It was very fun to drive. But, My wife and I are getting older so we decided that we only needed two cars. We kept her car which is a Mazda CX-5. Good for driving in winter here in Iowa. When looking for a replacement, it needed to meet the following requirements: Be able to drive it during the winter, have an auto trans so it is easier for the wife to drive, and also be fun to drive. So, I bought a 2019 KIA Stinger GT to replace the Z. It has lots of room for traveling, can haul 4 adults in comfort, and has plenty of get up and go. It also gets the same gas mileage as the Z. I did get the AWD option so that I can get around better in winter. Do plan on keeping an eye on the forum just to see whats happening.

The Stinger GT is a cool ride! Congratulations!!

God-Speed · 03-06-2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by srbrubak

So, what have I done with my Z lately. Have to say I sold it. I am no longer an owner of a 370Z. I enjoyed the car a lot. It was very fun to drive. But, My wife and I are getting older so we decided that we only needed two cars. We kept her car which is a Mazda CX-5. Good for driving in winter here in Iowa. When looking for a replacement, it needed to meet the following requirements: Be able to drive it during the winter, have an auto trans so it is easier for the wife to drive, and also be fun to drive. So, I bought a 2019 KIA Stinger GT to replace the Z. It has lots of room for traveling, can haul 4 adults in comfort, and has plenty of get up and go. It also gets the same gas mileage as the Z. I did get the AWD option so that I can get around better in winter. Do plan on keeping an eye on the forum just to see whats happening.

Post up some pictures of the new ride when you get a chance!!

03-03-2019, 12:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	I'm gonna triple down on that fuel starvation mentioned earlier. I went to home depot motorsports to look at some plywood for a new splitter design. I may compare prices with some other vendors. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build Last edited by abm89; 03-03-2019 at 12:38 AM.

03-03-2019, 09:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Jesus. I think I had a stroke typing that like post. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

03-05-2019, 10:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
gizzyman47 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: orem utah Posts: 16 Drives: 2017 370z grey,auto Rep Power: 7	What I did today to the Z I installed some mood lighting on the passinger and drivers side door panels. Actually just finished the pass side. It was more of a pain in the *** than what I thought it would be,and what the video's on youtube showed! The wiring gave me fits for a while. I connected the black to the black and the red to the white. It worked great but I couldn't get the LED lighting to auto shut off. I had to switch around the wires until I could find the right cobination so they would shut off once the car was turned off. The only issue now is the LED lighting isn't as bright as it should be when its on. Still looks nice though! I'll tackle the drivers side tomorrow. Should go a lot faster now that I have the wiring sorted out! I'm getting anxious to start driving the car again now that spring is right around the corner!

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-ZS-Carpenter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,410 Drives: 13 370z 6MT Rep Power: 2684367	finished up the pvc delete

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BADSpawn Base Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Virginia Posts: 1 Drives: 2013 370Z Touring Rep Power: 7	Chin Track Days at Virginia International Raceway - and had to call it a day after coming to a stop on the track. No fun. Cancelled tomorrow's track day as a result. My '13 370Z Touring - 30K, bone stock and well maintained - had the following problem(s?). After 3 laps (not competitive, in a training session) the accelerator pedal went "dead" and produced no acceleration. The motor was still running until it came to a stop and then it stalled and would not refire - until it sat for about 5 minutes when it would restart and drive normally. Good readings on water and oil temp, no warning lights or messages. Has it scanned by race mechanics and there were no codes. What they did find was the left side air box apparently had a squirrel nest starting in it - it was crammed with leaves and and things and the face of the filter seemed to have bite marks on it but was otherwise intact. It was enough to block the face of the filter entirely so everybody said "fixed". After a street test dive we took it back on track and it did the exact same thing. After several laps it lost acceleration, stopped, stalled and would not fire (turned over well) and then restarted after being towed off (less than five minutes). We called it a day and it acted normally on a non-stop three hour interstate drive home without any problem whatsoever. Right now I am mystified. My research is just beginning but anyone that can comment would be appreciated!

03-05-2019, 06:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	So, what have I done with my Z lately. Have to say I sold it. I am no longer an owner of a 370Z. I enjoyed the car a lot. It was very fun to drive. But, My wife and I are getting older so we decided that we only needed two cars. We kept her car which is a Mazda CX-5. Good for driving in winter here in Iowa. When looking for a replacement, it needed to meet the following requirements: Be able to drive it during the winter, have an auto trans so it is easier for the wife to drive, and also be fun to drive. So, I bought a 2019 KIA Stinger GT to replace the Z. It has lots of room for traveling, can haul 4 adults in comfort, and has plenty of get up and go. It also gets the same gas mileage as the Z. I did get the AWD option so that I can get around better in winter. Do plan on keeping an eye on the forum just to see whats happening.