What did you do with your Z today II

Nick911sc · 03-09-2012, 12:20 PM

Glad to hear about the windshield.

I'm still trying to decide cosworth vs k&n

alcheng · 03-09-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Safelite installed my new Nissan OEM windshield with OEM Nissan foam airdam at the base at 607 miles.

It cost me $500 (comp. deductible, no glass coverage in my state).

I am picky as hell. Super picky. Absurdly.

They let me watch the entire job, and the guy doing the work did a flawless one.

-NOTHING was torn, cracked, broken, scratched, or lost.
-The pinch-weld was primed very well.
-The bead was a "V" bead as is OEM, and was "tied" where it was joined. It was very healthy looking and I find the concept of it leaking improbable.
-There is no squeaking or wind-noise at all.
-Everything went back together with no way of anyone being able to tell it was ever apart.

Aside from the receipt in my glove box, it never happened.

I cannot endorse Safelite, however. I CAN endorse the tech's who did my work (the manager, who has experience doing Ferrari circuit cars did 95% of it). To endorse an entire chain is ridiculous. However, if you are in the Shreveport/Bossier LA area, I CAN! endorse Joe Goodwin and HIS Safelite location as competent, polite, and understanding of OCD.

Oh...I also installed my Cosworth drop-ins. Just blowing through them with my mouth, they flowed a bit freer than my OEM filters. They also have less pleats...hrmmm...

Either way, just cranking, the car has a bit of "hiss" to it now.

Next up...re-tint down to the AS1 on the new windshield.

Congrats, Congrats!!

alcheng · 03-09-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Glad to hear about the windshield.

I'm still trying to decide cosworth vs k&n

Hey Nick, I have a set of K&N drop-in for sale, since I installed the short-ram, I have no use of it.

It only has about 200 miles on it, since I don't drive in Winter.

Still have boxes and the +20hp-Stickers!!!

ImportConvert · 03-09-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Glad to hear about the windshield.

I'm still trying to decide cosworth vs k&n

But he was interested in MY K&N's. They are new in the wrapper. Stickers/boxes included.

waaaasabi · 03-09-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Glad to hear about the windshield.

I'm still trying to decide cosworth vs k&n

Honestly, I think whatever is cheaper will do. Sure, you'll have to clean and re-oil the latter at 30K intervals (but it's really nbd), and if you buy the former you can tell everyone at the meets that you have a Cosworth (part in your) 370Z, but really whatever you can find for a lower price should do

Nick911sc · 03-09-2012, 12:36 PM

Yea but if one breathes better than the other I might gain +/- 1/2 hp! LOL

Alchemy · 03-09-2012, 12:44 PM

I wish they made a Cosworth that would fit on the Gen 3.

Nick911sc · 03-09-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I wish they made a Cosworth that would fit on the Gen 3.

Curious as to why? Don't like the oil?

Alchemy · 03-09-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Curious as to why? Don't like the oil?

Recently I have been hearing bad things about K&N. In the tests I have seen posted by people of the forum it doesnt filter as well as you would think. Seems like the Cosworths do a better job.

kenchan · 03-09-2012, 12:57 PM

hey so my wife said she wills top by walmart today to pickup 2 jugs of mobil1 silver caps (5qt) and 12oz of valvoline DOT3 during her lunch.

so i dont have to go. weee~

tonight im going to remove the car cover off the Z, take her off the flat-stoppers and prep for the first drive of the season tomorrow.

then in the afternoon im going to do my G's brake fluid change and swap to SSR's.

will wash her as well since i dont want any reminance of brake fluid remaining on the car.

Alchemy · 03-09-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey so my wife said she wills top by walmart today to pickup 2 jugs of mobil1 silver caps (5qt) and 12oz of valvoline DOT3 during her lunch.

so i dont have to go. weee~

tonight im going to remove the car cover off the Z, take her off the flat-stoppers and prep for the first drive of the season tomorrow.

then in the afternoon im going to do my G's brake fluid change and swap to SSR's.

will wash her as well since i dont want any reminance of brake fluid remaining on the car.

Have fun tomorrow Ken

Nick911sc · 03-09-2012, 01:01 PM

Alchemy- That's also why I'm debating cosworth drop ins...

Kenchan- Congrats! I'm sure you're excited to get that car back on the road. Surprised you use Mobil 1 though (not trying to start a great oil debate)

ZMan8 · 03-09-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Alchemy- That's also why I'm debating cosworth drop ins...

Kenchan- Congrats! I'm sure you're excited to get that car back on the road. Surprised you use Mobil 1 though (not trying to start a great oil debate)

kenchan · 03-09-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Have fun tomorrow Ken

hey thanks, mr.alchemy.

oh yah, i installed that clutch helper spring last weekend. forgot to post that. lol the pedal returns to about the top where it was originally, i thinks.

hummm...wat to do with the stock helper spring...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

Alchemy- That's also why I'm debating cosworth drop ins...

Kenchan- Congrats! I'm sure you're excited to get that car back on the road. Surprised you use Mobil 1 though (not trying to start a great oil debate)

thanks.

hey, does cosworth actually make those filters per their specs or is that a rebadge from someone else?

not that im getting a pair.

mobil1 is good stuff for newer engines imho. been using it for like the last 10yrs or more.

ive looked at purple power and redline, but for my driving mobil1 is sufficient. if i do MT fluid change though (on my G), im going to use redline.

kenchan · 03-09-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

oh?

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03-09-2012, 12:20 PM	#3841 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Glad to hear about the windshield. I'm still trying to decide cosworth vs k&n

03-09-2012, 12:36 PM	#3846 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Yea but if one breathes better than the other I might gain +/- 1/2 hp! LOL

03-09-2012, 12:57 PM	#3850 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	hey so my wife said she wills top by walmart today to pickup 2 jugs of mobil1 silver caps (5qt) and 12oz of valvoline DOT3 during her lunch. so i dont have to go. weee~ tonight im going to remove the car cover off the Z, take her off the flat-stoppers and prep for the first drive of the season tomorrow. then in the afternoon im going to do my G's brake fluid change and swap to SSR's. will wash her as well since i dont want any reminance of brake fluid remaining on the car.

03-09-2012, 01:01 PM	#3852 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	Alchemy- That's also why I'm debating cosworth drop ins... Kenchan- Congrats! I'm sure you're excited to get that car back on the road. Surprised you use Mobil 1 though (not trying to start a great oil debate)