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

rspray2000 · 12-11-2022, 03:15 PM

Put on hub centric rings and a Fast Intentions crash bar I got used from
Z1, and started prepping front bumper for Carbon Fiber lip. It’s upgrade season!

rspray2000 · 12-26-2022, 10:29 AM

Got the EPR front lip and side skirts on. Just the subtle accents I wanted without lowering it.

markesc · 12-26-2022, 12:36 PM

Time for a headlight restore! and some paint TLC!!!

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Originally Posted by rspray2000

Got the EPR front lip and side skirts on. Just the subtle accents I wanted without lowering it.

rspray2000 · 12-26-2022, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by markesc

Time for a headlight restore! and some paint TLC!!!

Yup, that’s next up in January: multi-stage paint correction, clear bra removal and headlight restore. I’m not performing myself.

Tractionless · 01-06-2023, 04:13 PM

CF wrapped aluminum coolant over flow tank & 1 new hatch strut.

2011 Nismo#91 · 01-13-2023, 06:06 AM

So over the past weekend I was replacing my Brainiac Tablet setup with a Kenwood DMX958XR, bigaudiofanat was helping me.

We found the battery completely dead (~5V). I had a Optima Yellow top which was about 2 years old. So even that I haven't driven in the past 6 weeks but that won't leave it completely dead. Anyway nothing was left on that I could tell so after about a half hour hooked up to his car we were able to get enough charge to get it to turn over and fire. In the process of the install we noticed that the brake light stuck on, so I am guessing the switch is sticking.

Ran my car for another half hour and completed the switch over, it's a pretty nice head unit and I have replaced the battery because while it's probably fine for a daily driver I've heard AGM batteries lose much of the CCA being so totally discharged and running it only every few weeks isn't enough to keep the charge and turn the engine over.

Tractionless · 01-13-2023, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

So over the past weekend I was replacing my Brainiac Tablet setup with a Kenwood DMX958XR, bigaudiofanat was helping me.

Why did you go back to a traditional stereo from the Braniac? Bigaudiofanat is a huge help with all the AV stuff, great forum member.

Mine isn't a daily neither and I have a Bosch AGM battery. I put the charger on weekly to top it off and always before turning it over to wake it up. I'd do this with any battery as to not cause undue stress.

2011 Nismo#91 · 01-17-2023, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

Why did you go back to a traditional stereo from the Brainiac?

Well the immediate reason is when I upgraded my tablet the cover didn't fit correctly anymore and they don't make/sell on that does (the bottom buttons are covered). Going back to the original tablet I cracked the printed backing and just said, enough.

Don't get me wrong, I like the tablet, but it does have limitations, a few of which I managed to get around, others I couldn't. Volume, Phone, and backup camera being the top issues of mine.

Dreadnaught · 01-22-2023, 01:20 PM

Completed maintenance on my Z a few weeks ago.

Oil change using the Nissan 5W-30 Ester oil, Nissan filter and crush washer.

OEM engine air filters.

OEM cabin filter.

OEM right side hood/fender rubber seal.

OEM U shaped shield that goes under the car between the mid pipe and drive shaft.

OEM belt, belt tensioner and all three idler pulleys. There was a birdie in my engine bay.

Also had to lube up my front right brake pads since they were squeeking.

My Z is almost at 100k. I'm the original owner and it's been pretty solid.

Tractionless · 01-27-2023, 04:03 PM

Whiteline bushings into OE front UCA's and Carbon Fiber instrument cluster lid.

I went with bushings only over fully adjustable UCA's as at best the car is used for spirited street driving and I don't have an issue with tire wear due to OE suspension geometry. I noticed my front negative camber increasing over the past few alignments to the point were it was 0.01* from being out of spec. Picked up some 5k mile UCA's and slapped the bushings in. I don't notice any additional NVH over OE bushings and they may be even "smoother" as the UCA's I replaced had 13 years and 99,650 miles of wear. Feedback and responsiveness feel better than the worn OE units as well.

KAGE Z · 02-15-2023, 11:05 PM

So excited to receive my Invidia Gemini CAT back exhaust today. Going to be a long week until my local muffler shop can install it.

KAGE Z · 02-15-2023, 11:12 PM

Woot

VaGntlmn · 02-17-2023, 10:49 AM

I bought a 3D printer a while ago, and I'm always looking for little things to do with it. I decided I didn't like the standard chrome Nissan hamburger center caps, and I couldn't find any others that I really liked, so I decided to create my own.
What do you think?

filip00 · 02-17-2023, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KAGE Z

So excited to receive my Invidia Gemini CAT back exhaust today. Going to be a long week until my local muffler shop can install it.

You can do this yourself, it's just a wrench job. Also, you'll love the exhaust, I'm so happy with mine.

loon · 02-17-2023, 11:25 AM

Same on the Gemini, love it.
Install was super quick with the right tools, the hardest part was figuring out the orientation because it’s an Australian manufacturer

01-06-2023, 04:13 PM	#6095 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,355 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	CF wrapped aluminum coolant over flow tank & 1 new hatch strut. danegrey and rspray2000 like this. __________________ Toys Not Tots

01-13-2023, 06:06 AM	#6096 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,409 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	So over the past weekend I was replacing my Brainiac Tablet setup with a Kenwood DMX958XR, bigaudiofanat was helping me. We found the battery completely dead (~5V). I had a Optima Yellow top which was about 2 years old. So even that I haven't driven in the past 6 weeks but that won't leave it completely dead. Anyway nothing was left on that I could tell so after about a half hour hooked up to his car we were able to get enough charge to get it to turn over and fire. In the process of the install we noticed that the brake light stuck on, so I am guessing the switch is sticking. Ran my car for another half hour and completed the switch over, it's a pretty nice head unit and I have replaced the battery because while it's probably fine for a daily driver I've heard AGM batteries lose much of the CCA being so totally discharged and running it only every few weeks isn't enough to keep the charge and turn the engine over. Optimiser and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ GTR TT 493Whp/431lbft, Ecutek, Southbend 6puck,Quaife, RPM RollBar 4Point, R888R, JRZ RSPro F(10R/10C) R(10R/6C) 1000f500r inlbs+150inlbs Tender, SPL everywhere.Full Specs

01-22-2023, 01:20 PM	#6099 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10140	Completed maintenance on my Z a few weeks ago. Oil change using the Nissan 5W-30 Ester oil, Nissan filter and crush washer. OEM engine air filters. OEM cabin filter. OEM right side hood/fender rubber seal. OEM U shaped shield that goes under the car between the mid pipe and drive shaft. OEM belt, belt tensioner and all three idler pulleys. There was a birdie in my engine bay. Also had to lube up my front right brake pads since they were squeeking. My Z is almost at 100k. I'm the original owner and it's been pretty solid. Ghostvette, sx moneypit, ZontheRocks and 5 others like this. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service. Last edited by Dreadnaught; 01-22-2023 at 02:50 PM.

01-27-2023, 04:03 PM	#6100 (permalink)
Tractionless A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlantic SE Posts: 1,355 Drives: '10 K23 ST 7AT Rep Power: 30526	Whiteline bushings into OE front UCA's and Carbon Fiber instrument cluster lid. I went with bushings only over fully adjustable UCA's as at best the car is used for spirited street driving and I don't have an issue with tire wear due to OE suspension geometry. I noticed my front negative camber increasing over the past few alignments to the point were it was 0.01* from being out of spec. Picked up some 5k mile UCA's and slapped the bushings in. I don't notice any additional NVH over OE bushings and they may be even "smoother" as the UCA's I replaced had 13 years and 99,650 miles of wear. Feedback and responsiveness feel better than the worn OE units as well. TreeSemdyZee and sx moneypit like this. __________________ Toys Not Tots Last edited by Tractionless; 01-27-2023 at 04:12 PM.

02-15-2023, 11:12 PM	#6102 (permalink)
KAGE Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Boise Posts: 10 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 3	Woot __________________ 2016 370Z Nismo Tech. Z1 hood struts. K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intakes. iJDM fourth brake / fog light. Invidia Gemini dual CAT back exhaust. Giant happy face whenever I drive my Nismo.

02-17-2023, 11:25 AM	#6105 (permalink)
loon Base Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: FL Posts: 31 Drives: 2014 z34 Bl M6 Rep Power: 548	Same on the Gemini, love it. Install was super quick with the right tools, the hardest part was figuring out the orientation because it’s an Australian manufacturer __________________ Black 2014 370z Sport Touring MT \| FortuneAuto 500s \| 25mm Rears 20mm Fronts \| Invidia Gemini Exhaust

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