What did you do with your Z today II

gurneyeagle · 03-10-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Nice! Loving the Juke! Tell Mrs. Onjedge that's she made a good choice.

Great pics by the by!

Okay, Mrs. Gurney is now intrigued! The Juke may just give a CR-V a run for it's money. I test drove one today and loved it.

My Z? Oh where to start.

In my ongoing war with trying to get my TMPS swapped-out for my Nismo rims which includes hitting a major pot hole and destroying a new tire, things just ramped-up.

Upon arriving (in a sudden down pour) at the dealership yesterday to get my TMPS swapped, I attempted to park in a section that was raised with a slanted curb (like a regular driveway) and managed to snag the bottom of the bumper and bent the black plastic diffuser. Replacement part will cost $375 from Nissanparts.com.

Oh, then this morning while surveying the damage, I noticed I had three different areas of "spider webbing" in the bumper paint from where it obviously was stressed severly from the impact with the curb. So, the clear bra will need to be removed, the bumper repainted, and the clear bra reapplied.

I've decided I'm going to swap out the Tanabe springs with the originals. I just can't deal with the hassle of a lowered car anymore; too many inclined driveways and speed bumps.

I've already got a taker for the Tanabes. Loved the look and ride, just can't afford the ongoing damage.

Lesson learned. No one to blame but myself.

alcheng · 03-10-2012, 10:19 PM

Mr.gurneyeagle, sorry to hear about all those incidents happened to your Z... I think it is a good idea to swap back to the OEM spring thus more peace of mind on your upcoming driving!

Drove my Z to work today, and parked it outdoor for the whole afternoon and when I finished work I went up to her and saw the horrible thing again.....

Those cutie seagulls always flying with their heavy diarrhoea symptom left a decent amount of "souvenirs" on my Z...

Anyway, driving home so pi$$ed and went to coin wash and spray everything off the panels and removed those spots after got home.

ImportConvert · 03-11-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Okay, Mrs. Gurney is now intrigued! The Juke may just give a CR-V a run for it's money. I test drove one today and loved it.

My Z? Oh where to start.

In my ongoing war with trying to get my TMPS swapped-out for my Nismo rims which includes hitting a major pot hole and destroying a new tire, things just ramped-up.

Upon arriving (in a sudden down pour) at the dealership yesterday to get my TMPS swapped, I attempted to park in a section that was raised with a slanted curb (like a regular driveway) and managed to snag the bottom of the bumper and bent the black plastic diffuser. Replacement part will cost $375 from Nissanparts.com.

Oh, then this morning while surveying the damage, I noticed I had three different areas of "spider webbing" in the bumper paint from where it obviously was stressed severly from the impact with the curb. So, the clear bra will need to be removed, the bumper repainted, and the clear bra reapplied.

I've decided I'm going to swap out the Tanabe springs with the originals. I just can't deal with the hassle of a lowered car anymore; too many inclined driveways and speed bumps.

I've already got a taker for the Tanabes. Loved the look and ride, just can't afford the ongoing damage.

Lesson learned. No one to blame but myself.

Woah...wait a minute...you mean the $70 part on my Z06 is suddenly $375 on a Nissan? We are talking about the black flexible plastic thing under the snout, and not any kind of bracing or anything else it attaches too, right?

That sucks

Also, the 370Z is plenty low in OEM form. I would not want it any lower. Good call.

Fire · 03-11-2012, 08:22 AM

Import low is the way to go

ImportConvert · 03-11-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Import low is the way to go

Why?

Fire · 03-11-2012, 08:24 AM

Low is sexy. People in the know go low LOL

onzedge · 03-11-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Low is sexy. People in the know go low LOL

Fire · 03-11-2012, 08:26 AM

Go with the flow and get low.

ImportConvert · 03-11-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Low is sexy. People in the know go low LOL

Me so horny for this car!

Fire · 03-11-2012, 08:34 AM

LOL I LOVE that car. I'm canceling my ZL1 order and going to buy that one

From what I've seen you are correct and it isn't practical to change the springs on the ZL1.

onzedge · 03-11-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Me so horny for this car!

gurneyeagle · 03-11-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Woah...wait a minute...you mean the $70 part on my Z06 is suddenly $375 on a Nissan? We are talking about the black flexible plastic thing under the snout, and not any kind of bracing or anything else it attaches too, right?

That sucks

Also, the 370Z is plenty low in OEM form. I would not want it any lower. Good call.

No, the Nismo front bumper has a thick black piece of plastic that attaches to it and is a structural element. It wraps around the bottom of the bumper and attaches to the belly pan.

03-11-2012, 08:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Import low is the way to go __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-11-2012, 08:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Low is sexy. People in the know go low LOL __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-11-2012, 08:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Go with the flow and get low. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

03-11-2012, 08:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	LOL I LOVE that car. I'm canceling my ZL1 order and going to buy that one From what I've seen you are correct and it isn't practical to change the springs on the ZL1. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418354	Mr.gurneyeagle, sorry to hear about all those incidents happened to your Z... I think it is a good idea to swap back to the OEM spring thus more peace of mind on your upcoming driving! Drove my Z to work today, and parked it outdoor for the whole afternoon and when I finished work I went up to her and saw the horrible thing again..... Those cutie seagulls always flying with their heavy diarrhoea symptom left a decent amount of "souvenirs" on my Z... Anyway, driving home so pi$$ed and went to coin wash and spray everything off the panels and removed those spots after got home.