I went for a nice ride with my wife to see some sunflowers in nearby Ct. Nice drive except for the fact that..well she doesn't appreciate the 370. I had to drive real slow and put up with humiliation after humiliation as car after car passed us...the ultimate insult being passed by guy in an old truck with a ladder attached to the roof!

Younger single guys..take notice!! DON"T SAY YOU WEREN'T WARNED!

I finally removed the clutch helper spring. After a short test drive, I am pleased with the result. I still plan to purchase the RJM clutch pedal assembly... some day :icon17:

I replaced my in-cabin air filter with STP CAF7766 filter after removing the foam edges. Absolutely perfect fit and half the price of an OEM one :tup:

I am currently in the process of detailing the interiors of both cars and hoping to be able to wash and wax the Z later today or tomorrow.

:tup:

pretty!! I need/want

Call Joe at ZSpeed.

what wheel locks are you using? I need some for my wheels now too

Our weekends are shot because of the Z.


That's too bad she does not appreciate it. My wife was ok with it. In fact she challenged me we don't take it out enough. The only problem she had was the noise and the exhaust. It was too loud for her. So, I gave her a ring........uummm ring-ing in her ears :tup: On the passenger side, there is a supply of earplugs.

On the contrary, I think the weekends that are shot are ones I don't spend a bunch of time with the Z :icon17:

Changed my diff fluid today. Put in Mobile 1 75W90 GL compatible. Typically, the magnetic drain plug was coated with iron/steel filings just like the other pics. I didn't jack it up just laid on my back and filled first with the bottle then with a large syringe my wife gave me (she's a nurse). I used just over 1.5 quarts. I filled until I saw it run out the fill hole and then let it drain for several minutes, then put the screw back in.
I got new washers for top and bottom plugs.
Fluid was like dark chocolate and markedly darker than what I put in, which was a clear yellow color.

Installed my shift extender and shift knob :p

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Another Saturday working on the Z

Installed the GTM Fuel Pump Voltage Stabilizer Kit
Installed the GTSPEC 2 Point Rear Lower Brace
Serviced the differential with new Red Line oil

Muteki SR48's extended lugs + wheel locks set.

Also added the FairladyZ emblem :D

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I drove the Z to the butcher today and picked up some amazing ribeyes. Snagged a couple of pounds of chorizo and of course beef sticks galore (which the guy had a great tip, try putting em on the grill for a couple minutes).
Grilled up the steaks and I am now fat and happy and enjoying my dessert drink or three. Life was good today.

Damn that thing is up there! How different does it feel vs the stock shifter height?

I removed the helper spring about a month ago. It feels OK, but man that high engagement point really messes with me, I still try to put it to the floor between shifts. I blame my polish half... I am in the same boat of eyeballin the RJM clutch pedal assembly. buy it, install it and let me know if you would do it again :icon17:

Haha, it's only like a 4-5in extention.. the throws are longer, but much easier to slide through each gear gate than stock
I had a shift extender in my previous car, so i was used to it lol

had some time left today for a change so clearbra'ed the cf fang using xpel ultimate.

bubbly mess...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...30-cf-xpel.jpg

done

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...-xpel-done.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...xpel-done2.jpg

I'm very familiar with that image. :rofl2:

Nice and clean :tup:

I've driven cars with adjustable clutch pedal before, and they are amazing. If you've got the money to spend, do it. You won't regret it. Honestly, while the clutch is noticeably different compared to stock with the spring, it's not that significant. When my buddy got an adjustable pedal for his M3, I had the chance to drive it before and after and it was like night and day. I have some other priorities first, but the RJM clutch pedal is definitely high up on the list.

As promised
 

Before:
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After:
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since I have only had it a couple days not much done with it at all except going out for a spirited drive later today to get a feel for it, whole different animal compared to my old 350z i drove for 10 years.

Waxed her. :driving:

Nothing done yet but about to make my drive to do some autocrossing :driving: Too bad still no new tires.....

installed clearbra on a-pillars. :D

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...ar-zpillar.jpg

installing...

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...ar-install.jpg

finished :D

http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...r-finished.jpg

The fog was so thick this morning I could not see far enough ahead to really open her up. It is misting rain here in California, while the rest of the US stays hot.


It was so unconducive to driving yesterday, I built a fire instead. What strange weather it has been.

Getting there...

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I washed the Z but was too tired for anything further. Plus this happened :( Another set has been ordered :tup:

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/l...i-img_1354.jpg

Schwiiing!!!

Picked up my Red Start button, popped out the Start Assy with a panel tool at 10 and 4 o'clock positions, plugged in the new one, and pressed back into dash. Took about 30 seconds at the most. Snazzy looking.

Looks like I'm doing that tonight - I haven't done it yet because I thought you had to pull the whole dash off!

Getting mine all ready for the 1200 mile drive Im doing to Florida tomorrow.....

:tup:

more like :ugh2:

Why's that? Cops? Are you smuggling? Suspended License? Ex-wife in the passenger seat? Radio broken and stuck on a hip hop station?

No, 1200 uncomfortable miles in the Z is a little more than Id like to deal with. Me and the GF are gonna do about 900 tomorrow and spend the night in St Augustine. Then finish up the remaining 3-400 Fri morning.

That is a long-haul. On drives like that, my aged butt can do about 150 miles at a time.

Its gonna be pretty brutal. Esp cause I have to do all the driving. Rule #1 don't let girlfriend drive the Z:icon17:

Oh, and Im only driving because I HATE airplanes!