What did you do with your Z today

BeachZTT · 09-04-2011, 09:40 AM

Thanks G2Z! It was just fortunate that we found it. It is a motorcycle shop on a back country road.

I use Adobe Lightroom for about 90% of my shots. Unless I am removing something or composing a layered image. Then I use Photoshop (I am lacking in Photoshop skills!)

I have a rubber strap wrench and thought it would be perfect for that. I can't remeber what I bought it for.

Hope you and the wife have and awesome date!!!

FromG2Z · 09-04-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

G2Z

What temps are you seeing now for normal driving?

I'm using Agip synthetic in my Z and my temps are below 220 for normal driving(lower than original oil from Nissan).

Hi Nick...

Agip Synthetic? I have not heard of that?!?!?!?! Yeah, I already changed my oil once so far, and this is my 2nd one. The first time, I had Mobil 1. I used to love it, but it's junk now that I have done more research. Plus they changed their formula so it's not fully synthetic...boo. So with Mobil 1, I was seeing temps in the 220-225 range in normal driving, about 80 degrees ambient. At one point, I saw 230. Normal, yes, but desired? no. So I am hoping, since Amsoil is touted as THE best fully sythetic oil out there, I get some oil temp relief...and hopefully help with overall lubrication and maybe even reduce slight oil consumption.

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Thanks G2Z! It was just fortunate that we found it. It is a motorcycle shop on a back country road.

I use Adobe Lightroom for about 90% of my shots. Unless I am removing something or composing a layered image. Then I use Photoshop (I am lacking in Photoshop skills!)

I have a rubber strap wrench and thought it would be perfect for that. I can't remeber what I bought it for.

Hope you and the wife have and awesome date!!!

I have to get me Adobe lightroom and photoshop. So expensive tho!

But yeah, I think you got the strap wrench for the shift knob too maybe? Or maybe for oil filters indeed? Yeah, I even used it on my oil cap (which somehow, I tightened too hard by hand... lol), and worked like a charm. Then yesterday, wife needed to open a jar of artichokes, and called upon my massive (read: skinny) biceps, so then I called upon my strap wrench! She goes "Omg... what is THAT?"... I told her to watch and learn

Red__Zed · 09-04-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

G2Z

What temps are you seeing now for normal driving?

I'm using Agip synthetic in my Z and my temps are below 220 for normal driving(lower than original oil from Nissan).

I've found pretty much any good synthetic drops temps by 10-15 degrees vs the ester oil. I personally run GC, and the difference is awesome.

The heat properties of the Nissan oil are horrendous compared to pretty much any commercial available oil, and I highly recommend anyone still running it switches to the synthetic of their choosing immediately.

Dembflyr · 09-04-2011, 09:51 AM

Took my girl to our favorite Italian restaurant.

She doesn't get to ride in the Z much. Her 6 year old is usually my copilot.

It was HOT yesterday and every time I would come to a light, the AC would cut out. Then it started to rain. Not a good combo when it is almost 100 degrees out.

Then as we are waiting for a table, the lights in the restaurant started to dim. Never lost power but I was starting to wonder if someone was trying to tell me something about what I had planned.

This restaurant is special as it was the place of our first date. Well now it's even more special because she said yes!

FromG2Z · 09-04-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've found pretty much any good synthetic drops temps by 10-15 degrees vs the ester oil. I personally run GC, and the difference is awesome.

The heat properties of the Nissan oil are horrendous compared to pretty much any commercial available oil, and I highly recommend anyone still running it switches to the synthetic of their choosing immediately.

I need to keep up with acronyms lol. What's GC, red? And what temps are u seeing now?

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

Took my girl to our favorite Italian restaurant.

She doesn't get to ride in the Z much. Her 6 year old is usually my copilot.

It was HOT yesterday and every time I would come to a light, the AC would cut out. Then it started to rain. Not a good combo when it is almost 100 degrees out.

Then as we are waiting for a table, the lights in the restaurant started to dim. Never lost power but I was starting to wonder if someone was trying to tell me something about what I had planned.

This restaurant is special as it was the place of our first date. Well now it's even more special because she said yes!

Wow... Congrats dude! Very nice! I figured u would have asked her in the z itself

Nick911sc · 09-04-2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dembflyr

Took my girl to our favorite Italian restaurant.

She doesn't get to ride in the Z much. Her 6 year old is usually my copilot.

It was HOT yesterday and every time I would come to a light, the AC would cut out. Then it started to rain. Not a good combo when it is almost 100 degrees out.

Then as we are waiting for a table, the lights in the restaurant started to dim. Never lost power but I was starting to wonder if someone was trying to tell me something about what I had planned.

This restaurant is special as it was the place of our first date. Well now it's even more special because she said yes!

Congrats!!!

Red__Zed · 09-04-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

I need to keep up with acronyms lol. What's GC, red? And what temps are u seeing now?

GC is german castrol. Their 0W-30 mix is full synthetic, made in germany. Far superior to the other castrol oils we can buy here.

I see 200-210 cruising on the highway, with ester I saw 215+. Under harder driver is where the notable difference was-- I clipped limp mode on the dragon with Ester oil, never got within 20* of it on GC with similar driving.

Alchemy · 09-04-2011, 10:14 AM

I use Elf Synthetic. Prob crap compared to all the stuff you guts are talking about, Amsoil, etc.

onzedge · 09-04-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I've found pretty much any good synthetic drops temps by 10-15 degrees vs the ester oil. I personally run GC, and the difference is awesome.

The heat properties of the Nissan oil are horrendous compared to pretty much any commercial available oil, and I highly recommend anyone still running it switches to the synthetic of their choosing immediately.

GC?

I have been running Redline (6 oil changes so far) and on the next one am going to try Eneos 5-30 full synthetic. It is about $6.30 per quart as opposed to $10.00 per quart for Redline.

Alchemy · 09-04-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

GC?

I have been running Redline (6 oil changes so far) and on the next one am going to try Eneos 5-30 full synthetic. It is about $6.30 per quart as opposed to $10.00 per quart for Redline.

That Eneos is supposed to be pretty damn good from what I hear. Even seen it boost hp in some cases

Red__Zed · 09-04-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

GC?

I have been running Redline (6 oil changes so far) and on the next one am going to try Eneos 5-30 full synthetic. It is about $6.30 per quart as opposed to $10.00 per quart for Redline.

German Castrol

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

GC is german castrol. Their 0W-30 mix is full synthetic, made in germany. Far superior to the other castrol oils we can buy here.

I see 200-210 cruising on the highway, with ester I saw 215+. Under harder driver is where the notable difference was-- I clipped limp mode on the dragon with Ester oil, never got within 20* of it on GC with similar driving.

onzedge · 09-04-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

German Castrol

Thanks Red Zed. As soon as I clicked the post button I figured it out. Where do you get it? It is not very available around here.

onzedge · 09-04-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

That Eneos is supposed to be pretty damn good from what I hear. Even seen it boost hp in some cases

We'll see how good it is. It is hard to find.

kenchan · 09-04-2011, 10:48 AM

motored my Z this am.

was a good drive. spot QD'ed afterwards.

need to wash my MF towels...

Dembflyr · 09-04-2011, 11:19 AM

Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Wow... Congrats dude! Very nice! I figured u would have asked her in the z itself

I couldn't do that. It wouldve made her jealous. (the Z)

09-04-2011, 09:40 AM	#5986 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 19	Thanks G2Z! It was just fortunate that we found it. It is a motorcycle shop on a back country road. I use Adobe Lightroom for about 90% of my shots. Unless I am removing something or composing a layered image. Then I use Photoshop (I am lacking in Photoshop skills!) I have a rubber strap wrench and thought it would be perfect for that. I can't remeber what I bought it for. Hope you and the wife have and awesome date!!! __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

09-04-2011, 09:51 AM	#5989 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 18	Took my girl to our favorite Italian restaurant. She doesn't get to ride in the Z much. Her 6 year old is usually my copilot. It was HOT yesterday and every time I would come to a light, the AC would cut out. Then it started to rain. Not a good combo when it is almost 100 degrees out. Then as we are waiting for a table, the lights in the restaurant started to dim. Never lost power but I was starting to wonder if someone was trying to tell me something about what I had planned. This restaurant is special as it was the place of our first date. Well now it's even more special because she said yes! __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

09-04-2011, 10:14 AM	#5993 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3526	I use Elf Synthetic. Prob crap compared to all the stuff you guts are talking about, Amsoil, etc. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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