What did you do with your Z today II

LunaZ · 03-18-2012, 04:41 PM

Installed the SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts today. Got it aligned.

I'd say that was worth the time and money.

kenchan · 03-18-2012, 04:42 PM

luna- looks good!

onzedge · 03-18-2012, 04:42 PM

I had a Meguiar's Ultimate love-fest with the 370 and the Juke today.

kenchan · 03-18-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I had a Meguiar's Ultimate love-fest with the 370 and the Juke today.

i will be detailing my G in the coming weeks. im going to use the one-step sealant again (Griot's). it's so simple to use and very durable. i dont even wash the orbital pads afterwards and just throw them out.

alcheng · 03-18-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I had a Meguiar's Ultimate love-fest with the 370 and the Juke today.

Lovely.

I'll probably give the Z a wash on Wed/Thu night.

Alchemy · 03-18-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I had a Meguiar's Ultimate love-fest with the 370 and the Juke today.

ZScr3am · 03-18-2012, 07:45 PM

Well where do I begin? I woke up early to do the DIY headlight mod. Had my bumper and everything off early!! Took both my headlights off. Dismantled the left one took it inside and boom did not fit into my oven. I bet u guys r thinking what an idiot why didn't he measure?! Well I did, but what I didn't know was that big black piece I couldn't see didn't come off! I didn't want to take the time to do it with the heat gun so I said forget it! So I just changed my bulbs to some 8000k bulbs and put them back in. As u can see in the pics the horizon line is perfect between the two bulbs! I was satisfied with my $35 spent on the bulbs with a lifetime warranty. Then I changed the parking light bulb to a red LED. Very bad A$$!! Pics do not do it justice. Very disappointed in myself today!!

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TheGreatOne · 03-18-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZScr3am

I didn't want to take the time to do it with the heat gun so I said forget it!

Oh that sucks...I hate when mod attempts don't work out

I actually baked one headlight and then used a hair dryer on the second...honestly, took about 30 minutes with the hair dryer, wasn't too bad

Bulbs look good!

ZMan8 · 03-18-2012, 08:49 PM

Finally changed my oil today to Redline 5W30 with Puralator Pure One oil filter.

Gauge · 03-18-2012, 09:08 PM

Went for a cruise with ZInferno. Hit some S turn roads, some straights. Was a good time. The looks two Nismo's get is crazy.

bbigby64 · 03-18-2012, 09:44 PM

I detailed my Z this weekend. It took much longer to complete the job than I had anticipated. I think that I needed about 8 real hours to complete the steps: (1) Wash, (2) Dry, (3) Clay, (4) Cleansing, (5) A little bit of swirl removal, (6) polish, and (7) wax. The Z looks phenomenal! Sorry, no pics yet; I still have to do the interior tomorrow.

The clay was definitely necessary. The surface felt like sandpaper with the plastic baggie test. Obviously, my Z has never received a claying. The claying didn't make the body perfectly smooth, but the improvement was dramatic! Can't wait to drive her on the next good day. She's in showroom shape!

TheGreatOne · 03-18-2012, 09:45 PM

We had our first VQ meet/cruise here, was 22 degrees which is like 71 F

I was the only 370, couple 350's and the rest were G's

Forgot what it was like to have people staring, getting random thumbs up etc, good times. Got back one cool shot so far

Drex · 03-18-2012, 09:48 PM

took the winter wheels off and put the sport rims with summer tires back on. feels great!

EazyD · 03-19-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drex

took the winter wheels off and put the sport rims with summer tires back on. feels great!

I did the same yesterday! It's a nice feeling. Especially because I didn't have spacers for my rear winter wheels. I now feel complete again.

Here was the last wheel to put on:

happytheman · 03-18-2012, 09:50 PM

Alchemy, I'm digging the new avatar!

Took my Z out for a drive down to the local Petsmart today to pick up some active carbon for the new 400gph canister filter. Boy, for free pets....these turtles have cost me some $ over the years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZScr3am

Well where do I begin? I woke up early to do the DIY headlight mod. Had my bumper and everything off early!! Took both my headlights off. Dismantled the left one took it inside and boom did not fit into my oven. I bet u guys r thinking what an idiot why didn't he measure?! Well I did, but what I didn't know was that big black piece I couldn't see didn't come off! I didn't want to take the time to do it with the heat gun so I said forget it! So I just changed my bulbs to some 8000k bulbs and put them back in. As u can see in the pics the horizon line is perfect between the two bulbs! I was satisfied with my $35 spent on the bulbs with a lifetime warranty. Then I changed the parking light bulb to a red LED. Very bad A$$!! Pics do not do it justice. Very disappointed in myself today!!

Really liking the red bulb and coating you did on the G3! I also am interested in those 8k bulbs. What kind are they?

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

We had our first VQ meet/cruise here, was 22 degrees which is like 71 F

I was the only 370, couple 350's and the rest were G's

Forgot what it was like to have people staring, getting random thumbs up etc, good times. Got back one cool shot so far

Sounds like a good time! Where'd you get the tow hook? I likey.

03-18-2012, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	I had a Meguiar's Ultimate love-fest with the 370 and the Juke today. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

03-18-2012, 07:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZScr3am Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nashville Posts: 118 Drives: 11 370z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Well where do I begin? I woke up early to do the DIY headlight mod. Had my bumper and everything off early!! Took both my headlights off. Dismantled the left one took it inside and boom did not fit into my oven. I bet u guys r thinking what an idiot why didn't he measure?! Well I did, but what I didn't know was that big black piece I couldn't see didn't come off! I didn't want to take the time to do it with the heat gun so I said forget it! So I just changed my bulbs to some 8000k bulbs and put them back in. As u can see in the pics the horizon line is perfect between the two bulbs! I was satisfied with my $35 spent on the bulbs with a lifetime warranty. Then I changed the parking light bulb to a red LED. Very bad A$$!! Pics do not do it justice. Very disappointed in myself today!! Front End Off.JPG Front End Off 2.JPG DSC00120.JPG DSC00124.JPG DSC00125.JPG DSC00127.JPG DSC00132.JPG __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT-19" Vertini Riviera Wheels-Swift Spec R-15mm F and 20mm R spacers-Stillen Gen 3 Powder Coated Red-F.I. 18" Res CBE-Berk HFC-UpRev-Tommy Kaira Heavy Baby Knob-GTR Start Button-Pioneer Avic Z130-Image Dynamics CXS64 v.2, IDQ10 V.3 D4& i5800- 5% Tint-Gloss Black Vinyl roof-Evo-R Fog Light and Mirrors... More to come!

03-18-2012, 08:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Finally changed my oil today to Redline 5W30 with Puralator Pure One oil filter. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

03-18-2012, 09:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	Went for a cruise with ZInferno. Hit some S turn roads, some straights. Was a good time. The looks two Nismo's get is crazy. __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer.

03-18-2012, 09:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
bbigby64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 389 Drives: 10 370Z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 15	I detailed my Z this weekend. It took much longer to complete the job than I had anticipated. I think that I needed about 8 real hours to complete the steps: (1) Wash, (2) Dry, (3) Clay, (4) Cleansing, (5) A little bit of swirl removal, (6) polish, and (7) wax. The Z looks phenomenal! Sorry, no pics yet; I still have to do the interior tomorrow. The clay was definitely necessary. The surface felt like sandpaper with the plastic baggie test. Obviously, my Z has never received a claying. The claying didn't make the body perfectly smooth, but the improvement was dramatic! Can't wait to drive her on the next good day. She's in showroom shape! __________________ -Bruce

03-18-2012, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	luna- looks good!

03-18-2012, 09:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	We had our first VQ meet/cruise here, was 22 degrees which is like 71 F I was the only 370, couple 350's and the rest were G's Forgot what it was like to have people staring, getting random thumbs up etc, good times. Got back one cool shot so far __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

03-18-2012, 09:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	took the winter wheels off and put the sport rims with summer tires back on. feels great! __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

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