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

cv129 · 09-22-2023, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ed_423

got him a little friend, took a while to find a black v1 nismo diecast. i wish the wheels were true to the v1 nismo wheels but best i could find!

You can modify it, change the wheels to aftermarket (TE37, BBS LM, etc.)

I have actually seen 1 person 3d printed his own V1 Nismo wheels for this very same Tomica car. That person listed the finished product on ebay for like a ridiculous $150 or something.

Here are a few of mine.

ed_423 · 09-22-2023, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

You can modify it, change the wheels to aftermarket (TE37, BBS LM, etc.)

I have actually seen 1 person 3d printed his own V1 Nismo wheels for this very same Tomica car. That person listed the finished product on ebay for like a ridiculous $150 or something.

Here are a few of mine.

WHATTTT NO WAY!! Thanks man I’ll look into it, that’s dope!

Awesome collection!

Tractionless · 09-24-2023, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

replaced all the throttle body coolant lines as they were starting to let coolant seep through to the outside of the lines,!

Are the rest of your coolant hoses including the heater hoses from 2009?
If so replace them all and delete the plastic heater hose mender with a metal one.

Tractionless · 09-24-2023, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Here are a few of mine.

Have you seen the silver '09-'11 with black wheels and cross hatched hood to mimic CF? I didn't see it in your broad collection in case you're interested in expanding it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32578518747...Bk9SR66f7P_YYg

Z_ealot · 09-25-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

Are the rest of your coolant hoses including the heater hoses from 2009?
If so replace them all and delete the plastic heater hose mender with a metal one.

rest of the hoses were replaced already, not my primary car so wasnt in a big rush to get to the last 3 hoses that needed replacing

sprint · 09-27-2023, 02:51 AM

New Carbon Signal & Fly1 parts, a minor change and ride height adjustment that fixed a previous handling and steering issue that came about when the spacers went on...

Annoyingly, making this all happen took waaaay longer than it should have...
Pics here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxqdy1aIAg6/

Honestly, I've fallen in love with my Z all over again! ❤️

Here's the full story:
youtu.be/RdxYJeX5SmM

cv129 · 09-28-2023, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractionless

Have you seen the silver '09-'11 with black wheels and cross hatched hood to mimic CF? I didn't see it in your broad collection in case you're interested in expanding it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32578518747...Bk9SR66f7P_YYg

Thanks. I've seen that one. I've limited myself to those slots for the Z's, gotta keep the ever expanding collection under control.

ZStalker505 · 09-29-2023, 10:32 AM

Put her on a dyno

4th gear 599hp 482tq
5th 624hp 491tq

Tractionless · 09-29-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sprint

New Carbon Signal & Fly1 parts, a minor change and ride height adjustment that fixed a previous handling and steering issue that came about when the spacers went on...

Looks great, V2 Nismo front is tied for my fave with the OG fangs.

What handling and steering issue did you experience with adding spacers?
First I'm hearing of an issue post spacers.

Tractionless · 09-29-2023, 03:07 PM

After watching a Motor Week episode exploring the lineage of the 400Z, I noticed the 240's and 280's had diamond pattern upholstery on the transmission tunnels.

Being I like cars with a lineage, I figured I'd pay homage to the prior models and applied the same to my 370Z. Simply ordered diamond pattern pleather floor mats and hacked them up to only be visible on the trans. tunnel.

cv129 · 09-29-2023, 03:50 PM

Wife’s car gets new tires today. Gave Zohr mobile install a try. Love their low profile air jack. Edit: sorry for sideway picture

EZT · 09-30-2023, 07:59 AM

Got my Z back from body shop yesterday. Had a hit run at noon, and had to replace the smashed fly1 rear diffuser. I still hate those guys, but that one part fits and looks nice.

Replaced my third morimoto headlight. I’ve been experiencing defective headlights from them over the last 2-3 years. Low beams and high beams both won’t turn on. Now the turn signal won’t light up Amber, and instead blinks white rapidly.

Got a whole slew of suspension parts sitting in spare room to install, but had a partial laminectomy done yesterday too that I’m recovering from.

Tractionless · 10-07-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by EZT

Got my Z back from body shop yesterday. Had a hit run at noon, and had to replace the smashed fly1 rear diffuser. I still hate those guys, but that one part fits and looks nice.

Replaced my third morimoto headlight. I’ve been experiencing defective headlights from them over the last 2-3 years. Low beams and high beams both won’t turn on. Now the turn signal won’t light up Amber, and instead blinks white rapidly.

Got a whole slew of suspension parts sitting in spare room to install, but had a partial laminectomy done yesterday too that I’m recovering from.

Get well soon! Were you also hit a couple of months ago or was that someone else in G'ville?

Sorry to hear of the struggles with the Mori's. I'm none too happy about seeing all the lens cloudiness issues popping up now as I replaced my OE lights lenses with Mori's.

cv129 · 10-07-2023, 11:44 AM

Those are Morimotos in name only, weren’t designed by Morimoto, not even sure if it even oversees the manufacturing process.

abm89 · 10-07-2023, 12:34 PM

I’ve been fixing every little thing I can find wrong with the car and prepping it for “winter” use. Since the last update, which I don’t remember:

Fixed the door checks
Got a cheap eBay duckbill (looks like my old one from fly1 I had) and got it painted.
Installed the Z1 Brake calipers and their street pads
Brake fluid is now on MOTUL 5.1
Replaced the front sway bar bushings with the billet ones available from hotchkiss
Used dry lubricant on the SPL endlinks
Swapped the Diode dynamics SAE driving lenses for the yellow fog lenses
Replaced the lightning cable with a USB-C cable for car play (finally).
Replaced the power steering fluid.

Next on the list:
265/40R18 all season tires for the ADVANs that I can reuse from my WRX I sold
The tint needs to be redone. Going lighter all around.
Gear oil changes
Eventually installing all of the parts in my garage including a new full face clutch to replace the racing clutch and the front motor stuff.
Figure out what to do with the headlights. I’d like to use the lens replacements so I can keep the standard look with my LED conversion. On the other hand, I wouldn’t mind updating the projector with a new one.

09-27-2023, 02:51 AM	#6201 (permalink)
sprint Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Posts: 8 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	New Carbon, Ride Height & A Minor Tweak... New Carbon Signal & Fly1 parts, a minor change and ride height adjustment that fixed a previous handling and steering issue that came about when the spacers went on... Annoyingly, making this all happen took waaaay longer than it should have... Pics here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxqdy1aIAg6/ Honestly, I've fallen in love with my Z all over again! ❤️ Here's the full story: youtu.be/RdxYJeX5SmM EZT, Memphis370Z, sx moneypit and 3 others like this.

09-29-2023, 10:32 AM	#6203 (permalink)
ZStalker505 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: NM Posts: 196 Drives: 14 SC Nismo Rep Power: 3	Put her on a dyno 4th gear 599hp 482tq 5th 624hp 491tq cv129, sx moneypit, ZontheRocks and 1 others like this.

10-07-2023, 11:44 AM	#6209 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,263 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Those are Morimotos in name only, weren’t designed by Morimoto, not even sure if it even oversees the manufacturing process. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

10-07-2023, 12:34 PM	#6210 (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’ve been fixing every little thing I can find wrong with the car and prepping it for “winter” use. Since the last update, which I don’t remember: Fixed the door checks Got a cheap eBay duckbill (looks like my old one from fly1 I had) and got it painted. Installed the Z1 Brake calipers and their street pads Brake fluid is now on MOTUL 5.1 Replaced the front sway bar bushings with the billet ones available from hotchkiss Used dry lubricant on the SPL endlinks Swapped the Diode dynamics SAE driving lenses for the yellow fog lenses Replaced the lightning cable with a USB-C cable for car play (finally). Replaced the power steering fluid. Next on the list: 265/40R18 all season tires for the ADVANs that I can reuse from my WRX I sold The tint needs to be redone. Going lighter all around. Gear oil changes Eventually installing all of the parts in my garage including a new full face clutch to replace the racing clutch and the front motor stuff. Figure out what to do with the headlights. I’d like to use the lens replacements so I can keep the standard look with my LED conversion. On the other hand, I wouldn’t mind updating the projector with a new one. ZontheRocks and Smokey Nagata like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build Last edited by abm89; 10-07-2023 at 12:40 PM.

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09-30-2023, 07:59 AM	#6207 (permalink)
EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 547 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 316	Got my Z back from body shop yesterday. Had a hit run at noon, and had to replace the smashed fly1 rear diffuser. I still hate those guys, but that one part fits and looks nice. Replaced my third morimoto headlight. I’ve been experiencing defective headlights from them over the last 2-3 years. Low beams and high beams both won’t turn on. Now the turn signal won’t light up Amber, and instead blinks white rapidly. Got a whole slew of suspension parts sitting in spare room to install, but had a partial laminectomy done yesterday too that I’m recovering from.