Nissan 370Z Forum - What did you do with your Z today II

yah, when i first got the car it took me a good 8-9hrs. that's with 5miles on the odo, brand new car.

then once a year i usually do a full detail which takes about 16-20hrs. i use to be able to do it in 2 days but lately i must be getting old or something cause i need to break it up into 4-5 days, sometimes longer. :icon17:

shadoquad

04-07-2012 06:07 PM

I carted around quite a bit in it today. Quick wash this morning, went to our MD meet, got some beers to take home, took my mom on some errands. Overall, a great day to be out Z-ing.

But on our last stop, a lady in front of me in a parking lot came to a complete stop. I pulled behind her patiently. She put her car in reverse and started backing up quickly, oblivious to the fact that I was behind her. I honked the horn and threw it in reverse. Thankfully, the ditz realized I was there in time to brake, but it was a very close call.

happytheman

04-07-2012 06:09 PM

:eek: WTF was she doing? Glad you didn't get soccer-mom'd.

kenchan

04-07-2012 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1645638)

Oh man this is really good to know! Thanks for the info because I'm in definite need of some clay treatment. Well...my Z is...not my personal self. Just wanted to be sure there was no confusion there, mmmm k? Alllright! :tup:

cool. one thing to note on the Griot's clay is you need to make sure you have plenty of lube on the paint before you glide. otherwise the clay is so soft it will leave smear marks on the paint. it's not a big deal cause you can remove the smear with the clay but just a hassle. :icon17:

the cheezo meguiar's QD with its standard misty sprayhead does very well with the Griot's clay. even better than using Griot's own QD (speedshine). :tup:

shadoquad

04-07-2012 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1645652)

:eek: WTF was she doing? Glad you didn't get soccer-mom'd.

The owner of the marina where we were is a friend of mine. He laughed when it was over and said, "You nearly had a toyota logo on your front bumper."

m4a1mustang

04-07-2012 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1645631)

WOW, lotsa work Stevie:tup: Enjoy your rewards when you get home:yum: What Sam you gonna be sipping on??

Hey Ken, I went down Friday and showed the tech exactally what was wrong. He kinda tried to tell me "thats just the way it is" and "new trans' feel notchy" I was like I dont mind notchy but this is just straight up wrong. Then we went out front and sat in a new 370. After both rowing thru the gears he agreed something was in fact wrong with mine. So I suppose they are working on locating and fixing the prob.

Boston Lager tonight. Got a few left in the fridge.

shadoquad

04-07-2012 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1645670)

Boston Lager tonight. Got a few left in the fridge.

I just picked up a Flying Dog sampler pack. :yum:

Alchemy

04-07-2012 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1645674)

I just picked up a Flying Dog sampler pack. :yum:

:tup: I LOVE their Tire Bite Golden Ale:yum:

alcheng

04-07-2012 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1645559)

mr.alcheng- loooks good! i too like the 3rd pict. :tup:

thank you Mr.kenchan, the 3rd one is one of my favorite too.

More to come!!! :tup:

happytheman

04-07-2012 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1645655)

The owner of the marina where we were is a friend of mine. He laughed when it was over and said, "You nearly had a toyota logo on your front bumper."

This literally made me laugh out loud! :rofl2:

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1645654)

Yah I think I recall hearing you say that it's so soft that it smears.. No biggie though if it's easy to clean up with a mf cloth.

GaleForce

04-07-2012 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1645368)

Good Afternoon Everyone!!!

As planned, I did a brief photo shoot yesterday morning, :tup: :tup:

I just uploaded the photos on my laptop and have to make some adjustment like cropping and contrast, as minimum as possible cos I hate photoshop pictures... :icon17:

Here are three of them just want to let you guys take a look, any comments are welcome :tiphat: :tiphat:

Hey! I know where that is! lol, the Ikea is a dead give away.

Looking good!

GaleForce

04-07-2012 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1645573)

I only installed lip kit, canards, custom hood, and XP10's. Look for pics tomorrow. It is sweet.

I don't believe you. :roflpuke2:

GaleForce

04-07-2012 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1645670)

Boston Lager tonight. Got a few left in the fridge.