What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

axmea? · 12-27-2012, 02:39 AM

Installed my PW JDM knob today. PITA to swap out the oem knob. Strap wrench, visegrip, and muscle took about 20 minutes to break the knob loose from it's thread. No damage to the oem knob. I cut off and used the neck of a rainex spray bottle and stuck it on the shifter to flush the boot to the bottom of the JDM knob. Happy with the weighted steel knob and fits the palm of my hand perfectly. Now if only the rains would stop so I can clean her.

ZForce · 12-27-2012, 08:10 AM

^ Yup, that is the way to go, water bottle top is what most of us used. A tad of thread lock is in need. To be honest I did not think they were making the knob anymore, shux was hoping for it to become a collectors item. Glad you like it, and for the price it beat my $179 Nismo Titanium GT knob. Keep a golf club booty handy for them hot weather days, the knob sure does heat up in the sun.

JohnsZ · 12-27-2012, 12:02 PM

After 20 minutes of trying to start my '09 because of the "dreaded steering lock" problem, and finally able to start it, I brought it right to a Nissan Dealer to get it fixed. Fun is............

JARblue · 12-27-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

After 20 minutes of trying to start my '09 because of the "dreaded steering lock" problem, and finally able to start it, I brought it right to a Nissan Dealer to get it fixed. Fun is............

What do you mean fixed? If you got it started, don't pay the dealer to replace it - just remove the fuse per the DIY thread below. The replacements are known to fail as well

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...lved-real.html

TheGreatOne · 12-27-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

After 20 minutes of trying to start my '09 because of the "dreaded steering lock" problem, and finally able to start it, I brought it right to a Nissan Dealer to get it fixed. Fun is............

that sucks, sorry to hear...I really need to follow that DIY on removing that fuse...I have an early '10 so can still happen to me.

JARblue · 12-27-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

that sucks, sorry to hear...I really need to follow that DIY on removing that fuse...I have an early '10 so can still happen to me.

I recommend it immediately (15 min tops)

I just removed the fuse on my early model 2011 a few weeks ago.

JohnsZ · 12-27-2012, 12:53 PM

My Nissan Dealer just called me with great news. The fix is under warranty so there will be no cost to me. Thank goodness! It was going to be a $1,500 fix! Why wasn't this a recall? Come on Nissan!!!!!

onzedge · 12-27-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

My Nissan Dealer just called me with great news. The fix is under warranty so there will be no cost to me. Thank goodness! It was going to be a $1,500 fix! Why wasn't this a recall? Come on Nissan!!!!!

asdfsammich · 12-27-2012, 12:58 PM

When you get your car back pull the fuse man! I wish I did. My replacement unit failed less than a year after.

Steering lock problem solved (for real)

Tapatalk & such etc

JARblue · 12-27-2012, 01:00 PM

^^ this!!! ^^

Haboob · 12-27-2012, 01:48 PM

Hmm, hopefully today I'll be legal. It's been a PITA trying to get my title and registration done.

Had two weeks to do it, they finally Fedexed it to the DMV the very last day. Went yesterday to the DMV and now they are throwing a fit, because a PO BOX doesn't match. Got that straightened and going today to see if I can stop bein' all illegal and stuff.

nmjaxx9 · 12-27-2012, 03:03 PM

wash and wax for the weekend

blackcherry20 · 12-27-2012, 03:50 PM

mr. BC is off work today! I am hoping he installs my (spats) (mud guards)!
I am still a bit amazed that he went to all the trouble to order them and then have them painted to match (they aren't available stock in the bc color).

dmhenderson · 12-27-2012, 05:24 PM

Bought a Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi shift knob. Estimated delivery timeframe: 1-3 months.

o_O

JARblue · 12-27-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Bought a Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi shift knob. Estimated delivery timeframe: 1-3 months.

o_O

I understand the wait is worth it

12-27-2012, 02:39 AM	#1681 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Installed my PW JDM knob today. PITA to swap out the oem knob. Strap wrench, visegrip, and muscle took about 20 minutes to break the knob loose from it's thread. No damage to the oem knob. I cut off and used the neck of a rainex spray bottle and stuck it on the shifter to flush the boot to the bottom of the JDM knob. Happy with the weighted steel knob and fits the palm of my hand perfectly. Now if only the rains would stop so I can clean her. onzedge likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

12-27-2012, 08:10 AM	#1682 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	^ Yup, that is the way to go, water bottle top is what most of us used. A tad of thread lock is in need. To be honest I did not think they were making the knob anymore, shux was hoping for it to become a collectors item. Glad you like it, and for the price it beat my $179 Nismo Titanium GT knob. Keep a golf club booty handy for them hot weather days, the knob sure does heat up in the sun. onzedge likes this.

12-27-2012, 12:02 PM	#1683 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 14	After 20 minutes of trying to start my '09 because of the "dreaded steering lock" problem, and finally able to start it, I brought it right to a Nissan Dealer to get it fixed. Fun is............ blackcherry20 likes this.

12-27-2012, 12:53 PM	#1687 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 14	My Nissan Dealer just called me with great news. The fix is under warranty so there will be no cost to me. Thank goodness! It was going to be a $1,500 fix! Why wasn't this a recall? Come on Nissan!!!!! onzedge likes this.

12-27-2012, 01:00 PM	#1690 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	^^ this!!! ^^ __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-27-2012, 12:58 PM	#1689 (permalink)
asdfsammich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 Drives: 09 370Z SR MT Rep Power: 13	When you get your car back pull the fuse man! I wish I did. My replacement unit failed less than a year after. Steering lock problem solved (for real) Tapatalk & such etc

12-27-2012, 01:48 PM	#1691 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	Hmm, hopefully today I'll be legal. It's been a PITA trying to get my title and registration done. Had two weeks to do it, they finally Fedexed it to the DMV the very last day. Went yesterday to the DMV and now they are throwing a fit, because a PO BOX doesn't match. Got that straightened and going today to see if I can stop bein' all illegal and stuff.

12-27-2012, 03:03 PM	#1692 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	wash and wax for the weekend onzedge and blackcherry20 like this.

12-27-2012, 03:50 PM	#1693 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240458	mr. BC is off work today! I am hoping he installs my (spats) (mud guards)! I am still a bit amazed that he went to all the trouble to order them and then have them painted to match (they aren't available stock in the bc color). __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

12-27-2012, 05:24 PM	#1694 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Bought a Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi shift knob. Estimated delivery timeframe: 1-3 months. o_O __________________

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