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

abm89

It's been a while.

Just sold my daily. Using the cash to fix up my Z. Targeting the following parts at 143K + track days:

Water Pump
Thermostat
Timing chain, tensioner, and guides
Oil Gallery Gaskets
Silicone coolant hoses


I thought about the ATI super Damper but i dont NEED it.
I also read thru the threads on upgraded oil pumps. also looks like i dont need it but ill trust my OEM one is fine for now. Oil pressure reads well within spec still with original gaskets and pump.

If i can sell the Advans off my old Subaru, I may get something special...

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Uxi

Oil change. Dealer was saying Nissan discontinued Ester oil so recommended Mobile 1.

Hyperleggera

Started the Z up this morning in the garage.

Usually roll it forward or backwards a little bit once in a while over the winter storage to avoid flat spots forming on the tires. Excited for spring to come.

filip00

You do know that you can just inflate tires to 3bar ~ 43psi and there will be no flatspots?

Hyperleggera

Is that right? I've never really looked further into it. Just going off of an old motorcycle winter storage routine I've followed for a long time. It also gives me an excuse to take a few extra sit in the car.

vtec to vvel

Why not change your own oil?

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Uxi

Sometimes I do. Sometimes scheduling is easier to have them do it.

abm89

Driving around today, I noticed my oil pressures are higher? Seems strange but the car sounds fine. Regardless I ordered some parts:

Silicone Coolant Hoses
CZP Gallery Gasket Kit
Water Pump
New OEM Coolant Tank
ATI Damper
All the necessary Seals

Going to talk to Austin Z clinic to see when they can schedule me. Hoping its a week job at most. I skipped the chain and guides. I haven't found enough evidence that they're a problem on our cars. Best to leave that to an "inspect, then replace if necessary" state when it goes to the shop.

Edit: Ordered MD Headers with HFC *evil laugh*

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filip00

You don't need an excuse to enjoy your car. Whenever I want to do that over winter, I just go and apply some leather conditioner on it

Hyperleggera

Absolutely.

SeeThruHead

there's no reason to store a z in toronto winter!

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gbrettin

Finished my cubby mount for my Tinker Electronics digital display.

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Hyperleggera

Necessity, no, but reason, yes.

With some good winter tires it would be ok 99% of the time. But my Z is lowered without a winter wheel setup and I'm lucky enough to have a fun spare car to use and a parking space available for it.

I've seen a local white Z that kicks around year round. Hope he/she is having a blast with it

Uxi

Finally put in the Morimoto license plate lights.

Will 370Z

Repaired and powder coated my wheels!

These 370Z wheels are one of my favorite wheels from a manufacturer for a car in its class. Unfortunately, previous owner had curb rash on all 4 wheels, so I had them repaired and powder coated in a light gold color with a satin finish. It’s subtle and, in my opinion, makes the red pop, especially the calipers.

Happy with them so far. Hope to achieve a better look in the near future with coilovers and spacers.

Will post more pictures once I get it clean!

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