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

Z_ealot · 09-12-2021, 08:20 PM

Set timing on the Z after replacing the oil gallery gaskets and discovered a nasty surprise that I'm not sure how it got there, but there's a small crack in the rear timing chain cover on one of the bolt holes directly above the thermostat housing. Did the best i could for now to prevent the crank from spreading until i can get it taken care of, she's back up and running, but it made it a bittersweet ending to the weekend

redondoaveb · 09-13-2021, 05:37 PM

Installed my custom "nismo" lenses on my sequential side marker lights

chowtoo · 09-14-2021, 08:09 AM

Now that is way too cool!!!

Zingston · 09-14-2021, 09:19 AM

I agree with Chowtoo, very cool!

Doc's Z · 09-14-2021, 11:25 AM

I purchased the car two weeks ago, 1-owner w/ 17,000 miles. I have completed the following projects so far:

- Window tint
- Morimoto XB Headlights
- Morimoto XB Tail Lights
- Swift Spec-R Springs
- SPL Titanium Traction Links
- SPC Camber Arms
- Z1 15mm spacers all around
- Z1 Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake
- GT-R Start with Red Start Button Surround
- GT-R Clear Map Lights
- Morimoto LED License Plate Lights
- Diode Dynamic LEDs all around
- AAM Competition Resonated Short Tails
- A few other misc. things

I'm waiting on the AAM HFC's to arrive.

abm89 · 09-15-2021, 09:32 AM

Ordered the Z1 fuel port and a nice mini fuel pressure gauge as a "while we're here" type of add-on.

A Black Z34 · 09-15-2021, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc's Z

I purchased the car two weeks ago, 1-owner w/ 17,000 miles. I have completed the following projects so far:

- Window tint
- Morimoto XB Headlights
- Morimoto XB Tail Lights
- Swift Spec-R Springs
- SPL Titanium Traction Links
- SPC Camber Arms
- Z1 15mm spacers all around
- Z1 Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake
- GT-R Start with Red Start Button Surround
- GT-R Clear Map Lights
- Morimoto LED License Plate Lights
- Diode Dynamic LEDs all around
- AAM Competition Resonated Short Tails
- A few other misc. things

I'm waiting on the AAM HFC's to arrive.

Cmon man, it’s 7:30 in the morning and you made me change my shorts already.

Damn, that thing is clean. Love what you’ve done with it so far.

Doc's Z · 09-15-2021, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Black Z34

Cmon man, it’s 7:30 in the morning and you made me change my shorts already.

Damn, that thing is clean. Love what you’ve done with it so far.

I appreciate the comments. I didn't do much to my '12 Nismo and regretted it, so this project car has already been more enjoyable.

OldSkool · 09-27-2021, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc's Z

I appreciate the comments. I didn't do much to my '12 Nismo and regretted it, so this project car has already been more enjoyable.

Love it Doc! That car is beautiful!

Where in Arkansas? I'm up in the NW corner...

Cheers, JC

ubermoore · 09-27-2021, 07:19 PM

Did some suspension work over the past couple of weekends. Powertrix coilovers, Hotchkiss front bar w/ SPL links, FUCAs, camber bars, and toe bolts. Topped it off with a new set of Forgestars.

Really happy so far, but I’ll probably end up talking myself into a set of mid links before too long. Adjusting toe with the eccentrics is a pain in the ***.

trent1331 · 09-28-2021, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSkool

Love it Doc! That car is beautiful!

Where in Arkansas? I'm up in the NW corner...

Cheers, JC

Not who you replied to, but I'm in Fayetteville. Howdy neighbor!

Doc's Z · 10-03-2021, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSkool

Love it Doc! That car is beautiful!

Where in Arkansas? I'm up in the NW corner...

Cheers, JC

Sorry for the late response (I was traveling), but I'm approximately 45 minutes north of Little Rock.

JARblue · 09-15-2021, 02:03 PM

Passed state inspection

abm89 · 09-16-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Passed state inspection

I still need to get my software re-flashed so it can pass. For now, I just make extra sure not to speed when I drive the car.

Once I get the Ethanol sensor wired in, i think I'll just schedule time with my tuner to dyno it and do the software changes all at once.

abm89 · 09-18-2021, 07:27 PM

Winding Road was backed up for the next week, so I went ahead and did all the work myself. The only problem I had was with the retaining clip that holds the fuel line against the chassis. I got frustrated and just used the dremel on it. Got the new sensor, fuel port, and gauge all installed and wired up to the haltech. Now i have verification that the local station with E85 sucks. I'm reading 51% ethanol -_-

A bonus is that the GM fuel sensor also has a temperature output. So I connected that as well.

09-13-2021, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,382 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684375	Installed my custom "nismo" lenses on my sequential side marker lights __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 750whp/700ft.lbs

09-14-2021, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Doc's Z Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arkansas Age: 51 Posts: 47 Drives: '14 Nismo/Golf cart Rep Power: 10076	I purchased the car two weeks ago, 1-owner w/ 17,000 miles. I have completed the following projects so far: - Window tint - Morimoto XB Headlights - Morimoto XB Tail Lights - Swift Spec-R Springs - SPL Titanium Traction Links - SPC Camber Arms - Z1 15mm spacers all around - Z1 Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake - GT-R Start with Red Start Button Surround - GT-R Clear Map Lights - Morimoto LED License Plate Lights - Diode Dynamic LEDs all around - AAM Competition Resonated Short Tails - A few other misc. things I'm waiting on the AAM HFC's to arrive. __________________ 2014 Solid Red *NISMO* 370z #211 \| AAM \| Diode Dynamics \| Morimoto \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Z1\|

09-15-2021, 09:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,390 Drives: 11 370Z, 2x Kawasaki Rep Power: 64764	Ordered the Z1 fuel port and a nice mini fuel pressure gauge as a "while we're here" type of add-on. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

09-15-2021, 02:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Passed state inspection __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-18-2021, 07:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,390 Drives: 11 370Z, 2x Kawasaki Rep Power: 64764	Winding Road was backed up for the next week, so I went ahead and did all the work myself. The only problem I had was with the retaining clip that holds the fuel line against the chassis. I got frustrated and just used the dremel on it. Got the new sensor, fuel port, and gauge all installed and wired up to the haltech. Now i have verification that the local station with E85 sucks. I'm reading 51% ethanol -_- A bonus is that the GM fuel sensor also has a temperature output. So I connected that as well. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

09-12-2021, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	Set timing on the Z after replacing the oil gallery gaskets and discovered a nasty surprise that I'm not sure how it got there, but there's a small crack in the rear timing chain cover on one of the bolt holes directly above the thermostat housing. Did the best i could for now to prevent the crank from spreading until i can get it taken care of, she's back up and running, but it made it a bittersweet ending to the weekend

09-14-2021, 08:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4597	Now that is way too cool!!!

09-14-2021, 09:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684371	I agree with Chowtoo, very cool!

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