What did you do with your Z today

kenchan

Hahahaha, kill the knob with oil filter wrench!

Prep1 done. will clear the edges tomorrow... hope the temp goes up so I can clearcoat it this week.

FromG2Z

If you must resort to the oil filter wrench, do me a favor and wrap duct tape all around that knob, over and over again. Then try the strap wrench on there. Then if that doesn't work, then maybe the oil filter wrench. The idea behind the tape is to wrap enough around to get a better surface to grip, while protecting the stock knob should you choose to use a filter wrench or even pliers...

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Super Tanooki

Didn't drive mine today but I did order my first part for it: the Stillen 24-row oil cooler.

Now I'm looking for a Nismo shifter knob and a rear fog light. I was about to order the $50 OEM light, but then I found the below LED kit and it's flashing skills are BLOWING MY MIND (watch the lower of the two videos). How much do you think it'll cost to have it fitted?

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: EVO-R Rear Fog Flashing LED Kit, 09-10 370Z

Also, I wonder if there are any Silver Nismo owners who'd be interested in swapping their red Nismo engine cover for a non-Nismo silver one, for the color-matching benefits (or just to be charitable to an obsessive Red Z owner). Probably a long shot but worth a try

happytheman

I'm looking to get one as well, but I want it to blink EXACTLY opposite of that setup. I want it blink while in reverse and glow brighter (or just turn on) when I apply the brakes.

Davey

Yesterday, I finished break-in.

Today: Not getting the car rained on.

kenchan

Zforce- something's wrong with your alignment place. most places can get even toe angles on both sides with thrust angle no more than +/- 0.01. not sure why it's so off on both cars. were your cars in an accident?

The camber in the front is non-adjustable so unless you get a-arms no can do.

i would go to another alignment shop if your car is driving werd or tracking to one side. if you're fine with it i guess drive it as is.

ZForce

I am thinking the same, maybe a dropped plate is all it takes to throw the calibration off of the The Hunter rack.

As far as toe, the Nissan dealer went with Hunter's Win Align software and total toe is what counts versus individual toe matching, so I was told. Not sure if I am biting on that though. I did go with a conservative (tire saving) setting on the toe.

No accidents, and what puzzels me is the great difference in the camber between the front wheels. Makes me wonder if a part has worn and needs replaced. Have 26k miles on the car. These are so difficult to pin point what is throwing the alignment off so much.

How it drives? No pulling or driving weird, actually has quicker steering response since I had the rear camber set to the current setting.

I am going to fork over another Ben Franklin for another alignment at another shop.

Anyone in my area have a recommended alignment shop?

Fire

Actually it was yesterday. I took my Z for it's first servicing (1500 miles) and got locking lugs and Z valve stem caps. Also it got it's yearly NY inspection done. The interstate that I have to drive there on suxs. Potholes everywhere. Strangly the only thing I hit was a dead animal on the edge of the road. I had another car infront of me and was checking my mirrors so I didn't have time to avoid it. Luckily no damage. When you only have about 3 inches of ground clearance you worry alot. LOL. Going to do some serious wash and wax today and tomorrow to get ready for the Carlisle Show this weekend.

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kenchan

total toe does matter in respect to thrust angle... but if one side has more toe-in than the other while thrust angle is showing no dog legging there's something wrong either with the machine or your car, imo.

at the end of the day alignment numbers are just reference numbers though... when you got your weight, your passenger's, gas, tire psi, small changes occur. if your car is driving fine and appears to be driving straight (have your buddy drive behind you to verify) i'd just leave it.

as for the front camber hard to say... it could be wear but it can also be just programmed out of the factory. i guess you can get a-arms and then take it into another shop, get it all dialed in.

ZForce

Thanks for your feedback and advise. A-Arms will have to wait due to finances, but I will look for another alignment shop. Would hate to see these new RE-11's wear out in 5k miles due to poor alignment.

kenchan

for the first time in 5 days i was able to pull out my G this am to work and stare at my Z's butt.
my driveway has dried. i luv it. it's a foot wider now.

happytheman

kenchan

lol... i dont think you can really tell unless you saw the before picts...which i didn't take. hahaha.

since my wife and i park the dd's outside the extra width is great.

Synack

Just bought HPS post MAF tubes and K&N air filters. Also got a Samsung Galaxy Tab to put where the nav WOULD normally go on a touring model, but I have a NISMO.

Question: How much oil needs to go on this filter? I've only ever used dry-flows.
And how often should I clean it?
CorSport: Nissan - 2009+ Nissan 370Z - 33-2399

Alchemy

Very little oil, spray it very lightly you dont wanna over oil it. If you are putting drop-ins into your stock airbox K&N says they should last 50,000 miles before they need a cleaning.

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