The stock batteries will last a long time as long as you keep a check on the water/acid level. Let that get too low and the battery is done. With our under hood temps in the summer I check mine every oil change. Just like I would a customer car. Done it for years.

Great info on batteries guys. That optima battery is very expensive if you look it up, anywhere from $199 to over $250. Should i ever need to replace it, it will be with an interstate battery. NTB on 1431 and 183 has it in stock for $134.00

Ian B

Got my test pipes installed after 5 months! :D

Question is, I have a 7AT with FI TP and CBE and the sound flip flops. What I mean is that below 2400 rpm its the CBE above that it's the test pipes. Is there a way to smooth the sound so it's not so back and forth, just seems to be how the car handles shifting? Would a tune fix this?

I had an Optima Red Top in my 2012 and didn't have any issues, but I put it on a tender overnight after I first installed it. If you buy an Optima (or any battery for that matter) put it on a tender overnight to bring it to full charge. The Optima batteries sit on the shelf for a long time because of cost. Most of the wet batteries rotate out over time, so most of those have been in the store about 6 months. Advance will sell a battery that has never been installed, but is over a year old as a 'used' battery ($50). However, it will only have a 90 day warranty. Check the date code on the battery to determine ship month. Advance/CarQuest batteries have a square white sticker with battery size and month/year shipped on one end. If the battery you pick is almost a year old by ship date, just ask if they will sell as a used battery because of age.

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I gave my Z some upgrades today...

Akebono calipers, slotted rotors, StopTech pads and some Motul DOT 5.1.

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I kind of miss the grey calipers...

Any particular reason there were two difference colors available for the Z from the factory? Was it just a year/generation thing? Because I have seen them on both Sport and Nismo Z's.

Frankly, I prefer the grey (obviously, since that's what I ordered - LOL). Reasons being is because everywhere you look, everyone these days use red calipers. Secondly, I like all of my mods on this car to be low key, and these grey calipers are just an addition to that theme.

Not to mention the only other colors on this car (other than black/grey) are the amber front turn signals and the red taillights. I certainly didn't want big ugly chunks of red in my wheels.

2013 they went to the Red Calipers. 2009 to 2012 had gray. This is the way it is on the Nismo's. I am not sure about the sport models.

Cool. Thank you for the clarification.

So I guess my Z really confuses people, 2016 model with pre-2015 Nismo wheels and pre-2013 calipers. LOL :tiphat:

I believe the reds came with 2013+ Nismos and 40th Anniversary models.
Greys were Sport model.
Hard to remember almost ten years of models. (Hurry up with the new Z already Nissan.)

Don't feel bad. I've got a 2009 Sport with red calipers, 2015 Nismo side, skirts Nismo suspension, Nismo S-Tune wheels, etc.

My '11 Nismo had the grey calipers. Now they are candy cherry red thanks to Mike the powdercoater. :tup:

There is a younger kid waiting for the bus each day, he points at my car when I go buy everytime. The least I could do was somewhat send it for him :driving:

There's an elementary school right behind my work, and some of the parents will park in our back packing lot to pick up their kids. The other day, a kid had this huge smile on his face as I was backing out and going to lunch. He gave me a thumbs up and yelled "cool car!".

So naturally, I had to send it for him as well. LOL

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When can you get started on my Z? LOL

Also, you're the first one I have seen with the same Z1 M-Tech shift knob. I love mine. You like yours?

My 2012 touring sport had greys

I dont mind the red with the red accents on the nismo kit.

Also upgraded from base brakes today! Makes a huuuge difference in how the car looks. Pro-tip: the red Infiniti calipers are $350 cheaper than the Nissan-branded calipers if you don't care about the tiniest of minute details. I don't mind it at all, but I'm going to powdercoat them next season anyways.

Nice wheels & car color/caliper combo. I have a black 370. I am looking at powder coating the wheels glossy black and the stock calipers.
For my calipers I’m not sure if I want red , or black.

I’m not racing anyone or going to the track.

Just taking it e-z.

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Sold my set 18" rims and tires to forum member.

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Installed new Polk component speakers to replace the stock ones.
Installed new illuminated kick plate to replace the old dented one.
Installed touring pedals to replace the stock rubber ones.
Installed Nismo floor mats to replace some cheap rubber ones.
Fixed and/or cleared a bunch of random DTCs.
Cranked the engine and ran it long enough to settle the idle and warm up the oil.

First time the car has run with no codes or issues in over 6 months :driving:
Still have a few things on the list before she's ready to run hard, but I'll take her out for a spin sometime this week :tup:

Which Polk set did you use? I've been eyeing them for a little while now.

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To be honest, I do not recall. I bought them used from a forum members about 3 years ago.

LOL, now that is funny. Talking about a parts pile waiting to be installed. I know the feeling.

I didn't even get to install the good stuff. Brake ducts have been sitting for over 3 years. Oil cooler more than 2 years. Arc coolant reservoir/catch can is only a couple months old.

Well, Z left me again at HEB Leander Texas. It would not start. The manager came and jump it thank God and him started right away. I said, frack it, called Cedar Park Nissan to see how long of a wait, he said none. Drove straight there, told him the issue and 1.5 hours later back on the road. Charging system, starter and alternator all tested and fine, it was that damn pos Optima battery that failed. Nissan is using Interstate batteries which are my preference and got it installed, tested and back on the road. Funny thing I had the battery tested at Auto Zone last Sunday and he said it was good with 82% on the reading. Oh well, stuff happens. Now I have a new battery w 2 year warranty at 100% before it gets prorated for 3 more years.

Ian B

Lazy bastard.....................:rofl2: Thought I was bad. :eek:

Forgot the SPL FUCAs are going on 5 months ;)

I'm also eyeing a new clutch setup from Joe and solid SPL mounts (engine, trans, diff, subframe). Unfortunately, I probably can't swing new diff and coilovers at this time :(

Need to do some routine maintenance:

Replace power steering fluids
Replace radiator fluids
Replace brake fluids

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Made a custom eyelid myself while visiting the family

I replaced my clutch helper spring yesterday. It was a bitch to get the pin back in but everything finally went back together with no issues. Went for a nice drive with my wife to test the clutch pedal action and I was very pleasantly surprised with the softer spring. This is the way they should have came from the factory. What was Nissan thinking using a 300 lbs spring for the clutch pedal. Even my wife noticed my smoother shifting. Very happy so far.

I found documentation last night. They are Polk DXi component speakers. They sound a little stuffy but that's only because they're still running off the OEM headunit at the moment.

I’m a huge Polk fan. Ran them in my S-10 back in the day and still have a sound bar and the three front speakers in my home theater.

Got a call back from Kevin at Austin Z clinic and my fan belt has cracks and the rear brakes failed. He will replace both and should have the car back at noon today. Very reasonable prices.

Ian B

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Need to do some routine maintenance:

Replace power steering fluids
Replace radiator fluids
Replace brake fluids
Got a call back from Kevin at Austin Z clinic and my fan belt has cracks and the rear brakes failed. He will replace both and should have the car back at noon today. Very reasonable prices.

Ian B

Got car back and running like a champ. He checked my power steering pump as dealer had said there was some leakage that would need replacement down the line. Kevin did not find any leaked and stated pump is sealed and nothing to worry. Overall, very satisfied and he saved me $135.00 over the dealer. Will recommend him to anyone who needs work on their Z whether new or classic Z.

Ian B