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

babyzilla · 02-17-2022, 10:18 PM

Finally installed my new wheels. Love them!
Lowered on Swift Spec R springs. Front is perfect. Added 1inch adapters to the rear, but they still need some adjustment. If all else fails, I'll incorporate koni yellows.

babyzilla · 02-18-2022, 01:25 PM

Hey Guys, I tried to do some searching but didn't find the answer I was looking for. I also didn't want to hijack someone else's thread, so I hope this thread is OK to post my question considering it relates to what I just previously posted on here and it is on topic?..

I do not want coilovers and I only do commuting and spirited driving with my Z. I am lowered on Swift Spec R springs. The front came out perfect, but the rear has some negative camber on it. Will an alignment and some toe bolts fix this? The other issue is I rub at high speeds on bumps. This is why I think I need to add the konis. Plus, I heard the Konis with Swift springs is an amazing combo. I figured I could raise the back up slightly since they are adjustable. Will that fix the negative camber or will I still need toe bolts fix that after an alignment? Do I need other suspension hardware? Any input or experience is appreciated.

SLOPOS · 02-19-2022, 02:29 AM

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If you ever have to do that again, grab a rag and pour some gasoline on it - should wipe the vht paint right off without hurting the lenses. Literally wipes right off and leaves you with haze free results. Tinting headlights is such a braindead thing to do - literally working against what they're designed to do lol.

INV_MY_370 · 02-19-2022, 03:29 AM

U think I didnt try this. I tryed break cleaner, acitone, gas, rubbing alcohal, and few other things. I have no clue what was on there. But ot wasnt any old paint out of a spray can.

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SLOPOS · 02-20-2022, 08:19 PM

Got the akebonos installed! I didn't break anything, yay!

SLOPOS · 02-20-2022, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by INV_MY_370

U think I didnt try this. I tryed break cleaner, acitone, gas, rubbing alcohal, and few other things. I have no clue what was on there. But ot wasnt any old paint out of a spray can.

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Oh jeeze, that's crazy. Came out great though!

INV_MY_370 · 02-20-2022, 08:23 PM

Yep all the way down to 10,000 grit paper making sure there very lil paper scratches as posable. Then finally the meguiars plastX

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SLOPOS · 02-22-2022, 06:25 PM

Yay, no more front plate holes! I'm usually against carbon fiber that adds weight but I couldn't look at the holes anymore and got this used from a forum member for $80 shipped. Used some 3M 300LSE tape and pretty sure it's permanently bonded to the bumper now.

TreeSemdyZee · 02-22-2022, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOPOS

Got the akebonos installed! I didn't break anything, yay!

Then you obviously didn’t do it right!

INV_MY_370 · 02-22-2022, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOPOS

Yay, no more front plate holes! I'm usually against carbon fiber that adds weight but I couldn't look at the holes anymore and got this used from a forum member for $80 shipped. Used some 3M 300LSE tape and pretty sure it's permanently bonded to the bumper now.

Looks good, now get rid of that hamburger badge.

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SLOPOS · 02-23-2022, 05:34 AM

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Looks good, now get rid of that hamburger badge.

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Every time I've ever used after market badges I ended up regretting it - they just never seem to be the same quality and fit as factory badges. Any you can suggest?

JARblue · 02-23-2022, 08:33 AM

The Z has been in the shop since Christmas. Finally picked it up yesterday. Glad I was able to reschedule today's trip to Dallas for better weather next week.

Been driving a crappy Mitsubishi Mirage G4 5spd lately. First got in the Z and was extremely surprised how unfamiliar it felt. About 1/4 miles and a few gear shifts later it feels like home

cv129 · 02-23-2022, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SLOPOS

Every time I've ever used after market badges I ended up regretting it - they just never seem to be the same quality and fit as factory badges. Any you can suggest?

https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/370z03b

I have the Z logo ones (not Evo R) on the wife's car and they felt like OEM. I will replace mine with the satin silver ones when I don't feel lazy.

NecioVato · 02-23-2022, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The Z has been in the shop since Christmas. Finally picked it up yesterday. Glad I was able to reschedule today's trip to Dallas for better weather next week.

Been driving a crappy Mitsubishi Mirage G4 5spd lately. First got in the Z and was extremely surprised how unfamiliar it felt. About 1/4 miles and a few gear shifts later it feels like home

Made it a point to go out yesterday for a drive bc you are right - it's COLD in the DFW right now and only going to get worse tonight with ice and whatnot.

FrankEtier · 02-23-2022, 09:03 AM

Looked at the weather and realized the Z is not moving from garage until Saturday at best.

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babyzilla Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 487 Drives: 15 Nismo Tech 6MT Rep Power: 23632	Hey Guys, I tried to do some searching but didn't find the answer I was looking for. I also didn't want to hijack someone else's thread, so I hope this thread is OK to post my question considering it relates to what I just previously posted on here and it is on topic?.. I do not want coilovers and I only do commuting and spirited driving with my Z. I am lowered on Swift Spec R springs. The front came out perfect, but the rear has some negative camber on it. Will an alignment and some toe bolts fix this? The other issue is I rub at high speeds on bumps. This is why I think I need to add the konis. Plus, I heard the Konis with Swift springs is an amazing combo. I figured I could raise the back up slightly since they are adjustable. Will that fix the negative camber or will I still need toe bolts fix that after an alignment? Do I need other suspension hardware? Any input or experience is appreciated.

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INV_MY_370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 84 Drives: 2012-Gun Metallic-MT Rep Power: 3363	U think I didnt try this. I tryed break cleaner, acitone, gas, rubbing alcohal, and few other things. I have no clue what was on there. But ot wasnt any old paint out of a spray can. Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk

02-20-2022, 08:23 PM	#5812 (permalink)
INV_MY_370 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 84 Drives: 2012-Gun Metallic-MT Rep Power: 3363	Yep all the way down to 10,000 grit paper making sure there very lil paper scratches as posable. Then finally the meguiars plastX Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk