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

Rjk370z · 07-25-2024, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

I've got Sonoma on 8/3, i forgot that it's actually closer than T-Hill and very fun from what i remember. I was there 10+ years ago in my S14

T-hill is wierd to me. The turns don't flow together in my head as easily as Sonoma did - i think i played Sonoma so much on Gran Turismo, I picked up the rhythm much more easily

Buttonwillow is the one that totally messed me up. It felt so flat and clunky

You are going to like Sonoma. After the repave its so much better.

Thill is one of my fav tracks. Its fast and technical. My top has to be Laguna Seca. Which im trying to get to before the rains get here.

abm89 · 07-29-2024, 12:20 PM

So while the Braum seats are nice and all, you do get what you pay for, I'm seeing some wear on my driver seat after 6 years? (damn i guess i've had these for a while). So I will be re-installing my stock seats once my dad brings the driver seat from their house.

I ordered the CZP shifter boot collar ring which im amazed and glad they decided to do a 3d printed solution. I have a brand new OEM shift knob coming in because i'm just feeling very boring and my original one is long gone by now.

I also have brake fluid and coolant fluid tester kits on the way. I'm sure i need to replace the coolant, but I'd like to just have those tools on hand.

abm89 · 07-31-2024, 03:15 PM

GoodNewsEveryone.futurama, I checked the coolant quality with one of those test strip kits and the levels look great! So I will hold off on doing that maintenance. If it aint broke, don't mess with it.

I also received my digital brake fluid tester and the brakes are still good, which was expected since I went to the Z1 calipers last year. The clutch fluid needs to be swapped so I'll work on that this weekend.

Sidenote, I'm glad i went with yellow for my new brake calipers. It gives the car an original look. They clean up really well too.

Geoff-AU · 08-01-2024, 06:19 AM

I picked up my R200 housing from diff specialist today. OS Giken LSD hiding inside. I decided to deal with the extra effort because sliding the car around is occasionally important to me and I don't mind changing fluid more regularly.

Can't wait to get it bolted back in and rip some skids (on the track). Car's been on axle stands for a number of weeks now sorting things out and waiting for parts.

Rjk370z · 08-01-2024, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff-AU

I picked up my R200 housing from diff specialist today. OS Giken LSD hiding inside. I decided to deal with the extra effort because sliding the car around is occasionally important to me and I don't mind changing fluid more regularly.

Can't wait to get it bolted back in and rip some skids (on the track). Car's been on axle stands for a number of weeks now sorting things out and waiting for parts.

Great upgrade!

Spooler · 08-01-2024, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff-AU

I picked up my R200 housing from diff specialist today. OS Giken LSD hiding inside. I decided to deal with the extra effort because sliding the car around is occasionally important to me and I don't mind changing fluid more regularly.

Can't wait to get it bolted back in and rip some skids (on the track). Car's been on axle stands for a number of weeks now sorting things out and waiting for parts.

You will enjoy it. Make sure you use the OS Giken diff fluid and it will not act clunky.

abm89 · 08-02-2024, 10:12 AM

I want to put an OSG in my car, but it'd be a waste considering i don't really track it anymore.

What's not a waste was the effort spent on putting my stock seats back in. I'll contact braum about a re-upolstery kit, if not ill take them to a local shop to put some quality material on them. I also managed to install the shift boot collar and stock shift knob.

The upside is that i'm almost down to zero DTC codes, just the power steering pressure switch and the passenger airbag off light. The latter is because the dash was taken off so many times that the harness broke. I need to find that connector.

Rjk370z · 08-02-2024, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abm89

I want to put an OSG in my car, but it'd be a waste considering i don't really track it anymore.

What's not a waste was the effort spent on putting my stock seats back in. I'll contact braum about a re-upolstery kit, if not ill take them to a local shop to put some quality material on them. I also managed to install the shift boot collar and stock shift knob.

The upside is that i'm almost down to zero DTC codes, just the power steering pressure switch and the passenger airbag off light. The latter is because the dash was taken off so many times that the harness broke. I need to find that connector.

I like your determination. Rock on brutha!

abm89 · 08-02-2024, 12:39 PM

Yeah, I'm probably to going to have to buy a full or partial body harness for the dash to replace what i need and i'm not THAT committed. Maybe when i decide to replace the top portion of the dash I'll do it. I already have the PS switch sensor in the box full of parts that go with the front-motor maintenance (water pump thermostat, hoses, gallery gaskets, etc). Again, I kinda don't want to break the seal of that motor if nothing is wrong right now.

Averying · 08-03-2024, 10:28 AM

Finally got some necessary maintenance done on the Z.

-new RTV gasket on lower oil pan.
-3 new O rings on the oil filter relocation adapter
-rerouted 6AN power steering line directly to rack (removed OEM hardline)
-replaced oil temp sensor
-refilled with Castrol Edge 5w40 Euro Blend

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Inflaymes · 08-12-2024, 01:36 AM

Installed new "Z" dipstick handle (had to destroy the old yellow one to install this from Zspec) Also installed the Zspec titanium engine clips in red, which look great and make for easier removal!! Make sure to install them correctly so they hold. (I had to reinstall most of them) Then went to cars and coffee in Des Moines, which was insanely full this day!!

Uxi · 08-12-2024, 03:16 PM

Finally put on the illuminated kick panels I bought a few years ago. Used the same occasion to run the power for the Hudway Drive HUD.

Joined the Kickstarter May of Last year - and just got it. HUDWAY cautioned me about dash compatibility when I told them the front sits low since the Z has the instrumental panel on the steering column. It works fine, just needs a shim. Right now I have a cardboard wedge wrapped in duct tape wrapped in electrical tape between the mount and the gauge pod with the lip centered on the tach. Once I get it dialed in, I'll sticky it down (probably with two sided velcro from the wings and front rather than their provided 3M) and make a post. Getting OBD-2 from the included BT dongle, too.

abm89 · 08-25-2024, 12:52 PM

The parts box finally paid off today. I was wiping down the engine bay and punctured the coolant overflow tank. 30 minutes later, it's like nothing happened.

abm89 · 08-25-2024, 12:55 PM

I also thought something was wrong with my fuel pressure. It was reading low on the gauge, but i checked the data logs and everything was fine. Turns out the extreme heat evaporated the fluid that USED to be in the Tomei gauge haha. I'll take any recommendations on replacement gauges if anyone has one they like.

Rusty · 08-25-2024, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abm89

I also thought something was wrong with my fuel pressure. It was reading low on the gauge, but i checked the data logs and everything was fine. Turns out the extreme heat evaporated the fluid that USED to be in the Tomei gauge haha. I'll take any recommendations on replacement gauges if anyone has one they like.

Speedhut gauges.

I have 3 of them. Very happy with them. You can set a low and high pressure warning on them.

https://www.speedhut.com/categories/...ure-gauge.html

07-29-2024, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	So while the Braum seats are nice and all, you do get what you pay for, I'm seeing some wear on my driver seat after 6 years? (damn i guess i've had these for a while). So I will be re-installing my stock seats once my dad brings the driver seat from their house. I ordered the CZP shifter boot collar ring which im amazed and glad they decided to do a 3d printed solution. I have a brand new OEM shift knob coming in because i'm just feeling very boring and my original one is long gone by now. I also have brake fluid and coolant fluid tester kits on the way. I'm sure i need to replace the coolant, but I'd like to just have those tools on hand. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

07-31-2024, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	GoodNewsEveryone.futurama, I checked the coolant quality with one of those test strip kits and the levels look great! So I will hold off on doing that maintenance. If it aint broke, don't mess with it. I also received my digital brake fluid tester and the brakes are still good, which was expected since I went to the Z1 calipers last year. The clutch fluid needs to be swapped so I'll work on that this weekend. Sidenote, I'm glad i went with yellow for my new brake calipers. It gives the car an original look. They clean up really well too. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

08-02-2024, 10:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	I want to put an OSG in my car, but it'd be a waste considering i don't really track it anymore. What's not a waste was the effort spent on putting my stock seats back in. I'll contact braum about a re-upolstery kit, if not ill take them to a local shop to put some quality material on them. I also managed to install the shift boot collar and stock shift knob. The upside is that i'm almost down to zero DTC codes, just the power steering pressure switch and the passenger airbag off light. The latter is because the dash was taken off so many times that the harness broke. I need to find that connector. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

08-02-2024, 12:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	Yeah, I'm probably to going to have to buy a full or partial body harness for the dash to replace what i need and i'm not THAT committed. Maybe when i decide to replace the top portion of the dash I'll do it. I already have the PS switch sensor in the box full of parts that go with the front-motor maintenance (water pump thermostat, hoses, gallery gaskets, etc). Again, I kinda don't want to break the seal of that motor if nothing is wrong right now. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

08-03-2024, 10:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Averying Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 476 Drives: '09 370Z, '03 G35 Rep Power: 14419	Finally got some necessary maintenance done on the Z. -new RTV gasket on lower oil pan. -3 new O rings on the oil filter relocation adapter -rerouted 6AN power steering line directly to rack (removed OEM hardline) -replaced oil temp sensor -refilled with Castrol Edge 5w40 Euro Blend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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

08-01-2024, 06:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Geoff-AU Base Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 61 Drives: 2018 370Z KAD 6MT Rep Power: 3767	I picked up my R200 housing from diff specialist today. OS Giken LSD hiding inside. I decided to deal with the extra effort because sliding the car around is occasionally important to me and I don't mind changing fluid more regularly. Can't wait to get it bolted back in and rip some skids (on the track). Car's been on axle stands for a number of weeks now sorting things out and waiting for parts.

08-12-2024, 01:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Inflaymes Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 174 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 7052	Installed new "Z" dipstick handle (had to destroy the old yellow one to install this from Zspec) Also installed the Zspec titanium engine clips in red, which look great and make for easier removal!! Make sure to install them correctly so they hold. (I had to reinstall most of them) Then went to cars and coffee in Des Moines, which was insanely full this day!! __________________ 2014 370z Nismo Fairlady \| Gold Powdercoated Nismo Rays \| Z1 Ported Manifold \| RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal \| Berk Test Pipes \| Beluga Racing Exhaust \| Custom Billetworkz Imperial Sledge Shift Knob \| Carbon Fiber, Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel \| Ecu-Tek Custom Tune

08-12-2024, 03:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3599	Finally put on the illuminated kick panels I bought a few years ago. Used the same occasion to run the power for the Hudway Drive HUD. Joined the Kickstarter May of Last year - and just got it. HUDWAY cautioned me about dash compatibility when I told them the front sits low since the Z has the instrumental panel on the steering column. It works fine, just needs a shim. Right now I have a cardboard wedge wrapped in duct tape wrapped in electrical tape between the mount and the gauge pod with the lip centered on the tach. Once I get it dialed in, I'll sticky it down (probably with two sided velcro from the wings and front rather than their provided 3M) and make a post. Getting OBD-2 from the included BT dongle, too.

08-25-2024, 12:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	The parts box finally paid off today. I was wiping down the engine bay and punctured the coolant overflow tank. 30 minutes later, it's like nothing happened. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

08-25-2024, 12:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,387 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64764	I also thought something was wrong with my fuel pressure. It was reading low on the gauge, but i checked the data logs and everything was fine. Turns out the extreme heat evaporated the fluid that USED to be in the Tomei gauge haha. I'll take any recommendations on replacement gauges if anyone has one they like. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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