What did you do with your Z today

brucelidat · 01-03-2012, 07:51 PM

thanks zforce.

My oil cooler block off plate is a partial one and luckily (not intended) perfectly/barely fits through the front openings so I cna remove and place it without bumper removal. It is a bit tight to get my hands through though so it mgiht nto work if you have big hands/wrists. I find that partial block off to be just right so far for socal as my temps cna get up to 200-210 in street driving and stay just above 180 generally when cruising at night. That's with temps in the 50s and up though for colder nights. On the way to the track (the ngiht before, and in an area I never drive to otherwise so it doesn't usually pertian to me), the temps outside dropped into the 30s and my car was down to liek 160 when cruising. I'm not sure how cold it gets up where you are so a partial block -off might not be good enough for you. It does make it eays to adjust though if it is adequate enough to kepe your tmeps up in your area.

ZForce · 01-04-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

thanks zforce.

My oil cooler block off plate is a partial one and luckily (not intended) perfectly/barely fits through the front openings so I can remove and place it without bumper removal. It is a bit tight to get my hands through though so it mgiht not work if you have big hands/wrists. I find that partial block off to be just right so far for socal as my temps can get up to 200-210 in street driving and stay just above 180 generally when cruising at night. That's with temps in the 50s and up though for colder nights. On the way to the track (the ngiht before, and in an area I never drive to otherwise so it doesn't usually pertain to me), the temps outside dropped into the 30s and my car was down to like 160 when cruising. I'm not sure how cold it gets up where you are so a partial block -off might not be good enough for you. It does make it eays to adjust though if it is adequate enough to keep your tmeps up in your area.

Hey Bruce, thanks for the feedback. My hands are too big for any kind of adjustment thru the grill. I have a full cover plate modded up. My temps right now are about the same for daytime and early morning has been in the 30's. I am going to try blocking off 80% at first at test it to see where the temps settle in on the gauge and then adjust for the sensor error (or misplacement by Nissan). If it's a 20 ~ error reading on the high side then 170 on the guage would be actually 190 which would be my ideal minimun temp. Trial and error and for the time being I will probably access the cover plate thru the underbelly plastic cover at least until I can mod something else. Will be installing the oil cooler this Sunday with some friends.

Good morning Mr Onzedge! You got mail on FB.

Happy Weds, we made to hump day, now where is Friday.

onzedge · 01-04-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Hey Bruce, thanks for the feedback. My hands are too big for any kind of adjustment thru the grill. I have a full cover plate modded up. My temps right now are about the same for daytime and early morning has been in the 30's. I am going to try blocking off 80% at first at test it to see where the temps settle in on the gauge and then adjust for the sensor error (or misplacement by Nissan). If it's a 20 ~ error reading on the high side then 170 on the guage would be actually 190 which would be my ideal minimun temp. Trial and error and for the time being I will probably access the cover plate thru the underbelly plastic cover at least until I can mod something else. Will be installing the oil cooler this Sunday with some friends.

Good morning Mr Onzedge! You got mail on FB.Happy Weds, we made to hump day, now where is Friday.

Yes, Mr. ZForce -- I am checking out your messages momentarily. Have a great day!!!!

forza370z · 01-03-2012, 07:56 PM

Today... Today I opened garage door and stared at my z for 10 minutes again... Ahhh, I wish summer is coming soon!!

kenchan · 01-03-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Today... Today I opened garage door and stared at my z for 10 minutes again... Ahhh, I wish summer is coming soon!!

Yah, but the sun is setting later now so that's a great encouragement.

I could actually see my G when I walked out from the office today.

brucelidat · 01-03-2012, 07:59 PM

Not sure what size cooler you have, but if it's a 19 row, your block off plate might still fit through the front also, even if it is a complete block-off. If not, I believe there's a thread somewhere here where someone was able to adjust their plate without full bumper removalby removing the black plastic covering that's all the way in front of the engine. Comes off pretty easily. It also requires fairly thin arms though I believe. Looked a bit too tight for me.

Waiz · 01-03-2012, 08:55 PM

I need a new handvac, I'm probably just going to use my dustbuster instead

happytheman · 01-03-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hello mr. onzedge!

the holidays was too short.

I agree!

Hello Mr. Kenchan and Mr. Onzedge!

onzedge · 01-03-2012, 09:04 PM

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I agree!

Hello Mr. Kenchan and Mr. Onzedge!

Hello Mr. Happy

Actually, they may be too long -- my brain was in neutral most of the day.

happytheman · 01-03-2012, 09:21 PM

Yah, but guess what? This vacuum doubles as a blower too! GIGGITY

brucelidat · 01-03-2012, 09:40 PM

that vac looks nice but a bit pricye for me. Need some good extensions for my handvac for getting down in the crack next to the seats

happytheman · 01-03-2012, 10:11 PM

Saw this on the way to work today. Yes...this is in Florida!

happytheman · 01-04-2012, 06:48 AM

I'm driving my sexy Z to work on my Birthday!

onzedge · 01-04-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm driving my sexy Z to work on my Birthday!

Happy Birthday!!!

pedZ · 01-04-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm driving my sexy Z to work on my Birthday!

Happy Birthday happy!

01-03-2012, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	thanks zforce. My oil cooler block off plate is a partial one and luckily (not intended) perfectly/barely fits through the front openings so I cna remove and place it without bumper removal. It is a bit tight to get my hands through though so it mgiht nto work if you have big hands/wrists. I find that partial block off to be just right so far for socal as my temps cna get up to 200-210 in street driving and stay just above 180 generally when cruising at night. That's with temps in the 50s and up though for colder nights. On the way to the track (the ngiht before, and in an area I never drive to otherwise so it doesn't usually pertian to me), the temps outside dropped into the 30s and my car was down to liek 160 when cruising. I'm not sure how cold it gets up where you are so a partial block -off might not be good enough for you. It does make it eays to adjust though if it is adequate enough to kepe your tmeps up in your area. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-03-2012, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	Not sure what size cooler you have, but if it's a 19 row, your block off plate might still fit through the front also, even if it is a complete block-off. If not, I believe there's a thread somewhere here where someone was able to adjust their plate without full bumper removalby removing the black plastic covering that's all the way in front of the engine. Comes off pretty easily. It also requires fairly thin arms though I believe. Looked a bit too tight for me. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-03-2012, 09:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Yah, but guess what? This vacuum doubles as a blower too! GIGGITY __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

01-03-2012, 09:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	that vac looks nice but a bit pricye for me. Need some good extensions for my handvac for getting down in the crack next to the seats __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-04-2012, 06:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I'm driving my sexy Z to work on my Birthday! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

01-03-2012, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Today... Today I opened garage door and stared at my z for 10 minutes again... Ahhh, I wish summer is coming soon!!

01-03-2012, 08:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	I need a new handvac, I'm probably just going to use my dustbuster instead

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