What did you do with your Z today

SPOHN · 02-28-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

dang, you're going to have a busy fun weekend!

I know. can't wait.

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Originally Posted by GZ3

the cats are a biatch...good luck sir

That's why I've been spraying ahead of time. Plus I have more than enough addiquite tools along with my dads help. They weren't hard on my 350. But I see they added tha dumb bolt up top. On the the 350 you could remove three nuts all from underneth the car.

Viera · 02-28-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

the cats are a biatch...good luck sir

Yeah....i managed to strip one of the bolts on the driver side....that was a bitch to take off

SPOHN · 03-01-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Took front clip off and strut bar. Getting ready for install of GTM oil cooler, Gen3 intakes, GTM TP, and Greddy CBE this weekend. Also went ahead presprayed the the nuts and bolt with PB blaster about three times over this past weekend to help with the removal of stock cats.

I got an hour in on some this today. All the daylight I had considering I don't get home till 6. Took off the OEM intakes. Piece of cake.. Then I removed the two bolts off the cats that everyone hates. I was prepared for war. Well, it ended up being a cakewalk. I don't know if the PB spray is that bada$$ or what. But with the extensions and breaker bar it made it easy. The passenger side was tougher but not bad. The driver side was really easy.

Alot of people talk about using a swivel but I didn't have to. I had removed the OEM intakes completly (being that I'm installing Gen3) which opened alot of room to use two long straight extensions and breaker bar. Straight shot to work on. Even on the driver side where the steering rod is almost in the way. But just right where it works without a swival. Hope this helps with people who might question this install. Not bad. Any questions I'll be glad to answer. Not using the swivel is the key to this being simple.

I will have a write up this weekend when I'm done with all. Plus pics. Stay tuned.

Mike · 02-28-2011, 05:14 PM

just like every other day, I looked at it in the garage. I'm anxiously awaiting my carbotech track pads. They were supposed to ship today, I hope they did, as I need them this weekend. Once they go on, the car is track only for the summer, aside from going to Zdayz.

SPOHN · 02-28-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

just like every other day, I looked at it in the garage. I'm anxiously awaiting my carbotech track pads. They were supposed to ship today, I hope they did, as I need them this weekend. Once they go on, the car is track only for the summer, aside from going to Zdayz.

What track you going to this weekend? Road Atlanta?

doublea2527 · 02-28-2011, 05:37 PM

Sat at work and stared out the window at my Z getting pollen all over it. Unfortunately I wont be able to wash it until tomorrow since im pulling a 24 hour shift. Yellow doesnt look good...

Mike · 02-28-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by doublea2527

Sat at work and stared out the window at my Z getting pollen all over it. Unfortunately I wont be able to wash it until tomorrow since im pulling a 24 hour shift. Yellow doesnt look good...

yep, pollen season has arrived! All the Bradford Pear and Redbud trees in my neighborhood also bloomed today.

Viera · 02-28-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by doublea2527

Sat at work and stared out the window at my Z getting pollen all over it. Unfortunately I wont be able to wash it until tomorrow since im pulling a 24 hour shift. Yellow doesnt look good...

I agree the yellow does not look good on our cars at all lol. But, I'm sure all that rain took care of it today...unless you garaged it before the downpour came. It gave my car a good washing :P

Mike · 02-28-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

What track you going to this weekend? Road Atlanta?

yes, with BMWCCA

Vegitto-kun · 02-28-2011, 05:46 PM

just took a little drive to a nightstore for some smokes.

damn that GT-R now my z feels slow

Mr. Q · 02-28-2011, 07:14 PM

Installed my blue titanium bolt kit washed the car then took a chunk off my rim on the curb at the bank.

kenchan · 02-28-2011, 07:19 PM

Dohhh!

kenchan · 03-01-2011, 08:17 PM

Lots of folks have the right tools, yet some folks use tools like pliers to remove wheels and such.

SPOHN · 03-01-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Lots of folks have the right tools, yet some folks use tools like pliers to remove wheels and such.

Right tools do help. Good thing these are basic tools needed for this removal. Wish I had the right tools for my stud install when I did my spacer. I jacked them up. They do need to be pressed in.

Mt Tam I am · 03-01-2011, 10:11 PM

I took my 78 year old mom to Safeway and her favorite burrito place. She always gushes about the Z's sculpted lines and sheer beauty. In order to get her out, she lines up her cane and both feet, as I sort of pull her out of the car on 1..2...3... go.

02-28-2011, 05:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	just like every other day, I looked at it in the garage. I'm anxiously awaiting my carbotech track pads. They were supposed to ship today, I hope they did, as I need them this weekend. Once they go on, the car is track only for the summer, aside from going to Zdayz. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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doublea2527 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA Age: 36 Posts: 93 Drives: 09 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 15	Sat at work and stared out the window at my Z getting pollen all over it. Unfortunately I wont be able to wash it until tomorrow since im pulling a 24 hour shift. Yellow doesnt look good... __________________ Fast Intentions / Michelin / SPC / Stillen

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	I took my 78 year old mom to Safeway and her favorite burrito place. She always gushes about the Z's sculpted lines and sheer beauty. In order to get her out, she lines up her cane and both feet, as I sort of pull her out of the car on 1..2...3... go. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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