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

Rusty · 01-16-2022, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

I'm starved for things to do with my car over the winter. It's been pretty cold -20 some days for the last week. Not that I can really do all that much with the car all winter regardless of the cold.

I have to park on the street. A street that is pretty well used. Two bus routes, and the main way to get to the nearest highway.

Car gets completely covered in salt.

Desperately needed a wash. I envy all you people that don't have a winter.

That's what you get for living 4 blocks from the North Pole.

SeeThruHead · 01-16-2022, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Averying

I feel you… no garage here either. Rhode Island for me. Do you drive it much in the winter? If not why not cover it? That’s what I’ve been during during snow storms

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i don't really drive much, period. But at least 3-4 times a week for short errands. Too much hassle to cover it. It's plastered in SiO2 sealant so it should be fine.
This is winter 2 since I've had it. Going to do a full undercarriage check in the spring. Apply "Chassis Saver" where appropriate and hit it with the full Bilt Hamber anti-corrosion lineup.

Trips · 01-16-2022, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

I'm starved for things to do with my car over the winter. It's been pretty cold -20 some days for the last week. Not that I can really do all that much with the car all winter regardless of the cold.

I have to park on the street. A street that is pretty well used. Two bus routes, and the main way to get to the nearest highway.

Car gets completely covered in salt.

Desperately needed a wash. I envy all you people that don't have a winter.

I could see those pics from the top of Mount Rushmore

Anyways I resized them for you.

Glad I've never had to deal with salt. Not fun for any car

SeeThruHead · 01-17-2022, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Trips

I could see those pics from the top of Mount Rushmore

Anyways I resized them for you.

Glad I've never had to deal with salt. Not fun for any car

Thanks! Fix for that is here. Never see a huge image again:
Images in posts are too large.

EDIT:

And the next day this happens:

abm89 · 01-18-2022, 05:01 PM

Switched over to E85 now. at 66% so I'm going to drive that down before running logs at 85%. the cutover is very smooth and immediate. I as really impressed with how the software works!

boxwood · 01-18-2022, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

Now ya know. IMO not worth being stranded.

Got lucky and it died in my garage.

Rusty · 01-18-2022, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

Thanks! Fix for that is here. Never see a huge image again:
Images in posts are too large.

EDIT:

And the next day this happens:

Looks like you have a fast back.

SLOPOS · 01-20-2022, 09:24 PM

Just got a full set of akebono re-mans with rotors, pads, paint and ss lines for less than $800. The base is getting an upgrade

Averying · 01-20-2022, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOPOS

Just got a full set of akebono re-mans with rotors, pads, paint and ss lines for less than $800. The base is getting an upgrade

Good deal!!

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datcipher · 01-21-2022, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SeeThruHead

Thanks! Fix for that is here. Never see a huge image again:
Images in posts are too large.

EDIT:

And the next day this happens:

haha, yes, last year I had to park it across the street on a side road. Had a few huge snowstorms....after dutifully shoveling my winter car, sidewalks, and driveway clear, I'd march across the street with the shovel and shovel out the Z, forming walls of snow and ice around her. When the streets dry off, even in deep winter, I will take her out for a spin.

This year I arranged for her to be in a driveway and just took her for a mid-winter drive a few days ago, before more snow was to come. It helps beat any winter blues for sure.

redondoaveb · 01-23-2022, 05:06 PM

Installed my custom modified Ganador replica mirrors. Before and after pics.

Dreadnaught · 01-24-2022, 04:04 AM

I changed my oil using the Nissan ester oil and factory oil filter.

I also installed a new left front outer and inner tie rods. Nissan sells them as kits except for the jam nut.

Lastly I installed the left rear eccentric bolt, eccentric washer and nut for the stock camber arm. The last shop or two that tightened the bolt and not the nut like you're supposed to destroyed the eccentric washer.

I'm taking my car to Corner 3 here in Laguna Niguel. I'd do the alignment myself but my shop doesn't have an alignment rack.

SLOPOS · 01-27-2022, 11:12 AM

Got the Akebono's coated - used a two part epoxy based paint and while it's not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, from five feet away it'll look great and they'll stop the car just fine.

Averying · 01-30-2022, 09:59 AM

Put on my car cover for this blizzard here in Rhode Island… except the car cover got ripped off the car in the middle of the night. Winds ripped the cover right off the straps that hold it down. Spring can’t come soon enough

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SeeThruHead · 02-09-2022, 02:23 PM

Got the car back from the mechanic today. Surprised it only cost me 180$ cad. Always get scared that something is going to cost a lot when I bring it in.

Had the window regulator replaced, got a part from a totalled Nismo. No more crunchy window. Also installed the center trim piece from veganstig so now I have no vinyl rips on my interior.

Still have that stupid cracked a pillar finisher to deal with now.

01-18-2022, 05:01 PM	#5780 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,299 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Switched over to E85 now. at 66% so I'm going to drive that down before running logs at 85%. the cutover is very smooth and immediate. I as really impressed with how the software works! redondoaveb likes this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

01-20-2022, 09:24 PM	#5783 (permalink)
SLOPOS Base Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 54 Drives: 2013 370z Base MT Rep Power: 5822	Just got a full set of akebono re-mans with rotors, pads, paint and ss lines for less than $800. The base is getting an upgrade JARblue, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 1 others like this.

01-24-2022, 04:04 AM	#5787 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10139	I changed my oil using the Nissan ester oil and factory oil filter. I also installed a new left front outer and inner tie rods. Nissan sells them as kits except for the jam nut. Lastly I installed the left rear eccentric bolt, eccentric washer and nut for the stock camber arm. The last shop or two that tightened the bolt and not the nut like you're supposed to destroyed the eccentric washer. I'm taking my car to Corner 3 here in Laguna Niguel. I'd do the alignment myself but my shop doesn't have an alignment rack. God-Speed, JARblue, Hotrodz and 3 others like this. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service. Last edited by Dreadnaught; 01-25-2022 at 01:13 PM.

01-30-2022, 09:59 AM	#5789 (permalink)
Averying Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 398 Drives: '09 370Z, '03 G35 Rep Power: 11063	Put on my car cover for this blizzard here in Rhode Island… except the car cover got ripped off the car in the middle of the night. Winds ripped the cover right off the straps that hold it down. Spring can’t come soon enough Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Falconquey and datcipher like this. __________________ 2009 Sport Touring \| Platinum Graphite \| GTM Stage 1 Supercharger \| BC BR Coilovers \| Hotchkis Swaybar \| Z1 FUCAs \| AME TM-02 Wheels \| Z1 2-piece Front Rotors \| Z1 Clutch & Flywheel \| Invidia Gemini Catback \| GTM Resonated Test Pipes

02-09-2022, 02:23 PM	#5790 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 715 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23497	Got the car back from the mechanic today. Surprised it only cost me 180$ cad. Always get scared that something is going to cost a lot when I bring it in. Had the window regulator replaced, got a part from a totalled Nismo. No more crunchy window. Also installed the center trim piece from veganstig so now I have no vinyl rips on my interior. Still have that stupid cracked a pillar finisher to deal with now. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

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