370Z - Lessons Learned; Tips and Advice from Forum Members

frost · 09-20-2009, 06:41 PM

Reported spam

JB1 · 09-20-2009, 08:21 PM

For new owners: check your tire pressure after picking up your new car from the dealer, it probably is too high. (set high for transport from Japan, dealers tend to forget to adjust it to the right level)

NeedforZ · 09-20-2009, 08:46 PM

When you get your windows tinted then minimize the number of times you open the doors the first 24hrs. Since the window rolls down about half an inch when you open the door then that's enough to snag the bottom edge of the film if it hasn't dried on the glass yet. This happened to me

theDreamer · 09-20-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedforZ

When you get your windows tinted then minimize the number of times you open the doors the first 24hrs. Since the window rolls down about half an inch when you open the door then that's enough to snag the bottom edge of the film if it hasn't dried on the glass yet. This happened to me

Same here, so I got mine fixed Friday afternoon and then drove a few hours to Austin from Houston. Then forced a friend to drive around all weekend.

Pushing_Tin · 09-22-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedforZ

When you get your windows tinted then minimize the number of times you open the doors the first 24hrs. Since the window rolls down about half an inch when you open the door then that's enough to snag the bottom edge of the film if it hasn't dried on the glass yet. This happened to me

The little button one the door frame can be taped down so that it doesn't roll down for a few days.

Mike · 09-22-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

The little button one the door frame can be taped down so that it doesn't roll down for a few days.

just take the screw out of the door stopper/plunger that actuates the window down mechanism and that will keep it from doing the same.

frost · 09-20-2009, 08:50 PM

I know most people would scoff at the idea, but I removed the headrests for a better view out of the quarter window.

Blown32 · 09-21-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

I know most people would scoff at the idea, but I removed the headrests for a better view out of the quarter window.

I don't think that is any big deal.If it gives you a better view.Might look into that myself.

OldGuy · 01-23-2010, 08:57 PM

Buy a plastic orange construction cone to place in the parking spaces on each side of you during those brief visits to the mall or supermarket. You're gone before anyone in authority becomes aware of them and you've avoided those hundred dollar dings.

fuct · 09-21-2009, 03:50 PM

you guys ever heard of whip lash?......

cjof2003 · 09-22-2009, 02:14 PM

Check your wheel locks and make sure you have 370/g37 locks, not 350z locks. Unless you would like for them to shatter while doing that powerslide.

frost · 09-22-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

you guys ever heard of whip lash?......

Heard of it, not too worried about it. Statistically, I'm probably much more likely to back into something because I can't see out the quarter window than needing my headrest for whiplash.

RCZ · 09-22-2009, 02:58 PM

^^ This is kinda important. My car came with the wrong locks.

noodles · 09-23-2009, 02:15 AM

You can also pull the fuse for the power windows before you get the tint put on so.

Baddriver · 09-23-2009, 04:40 AM

maybe follow the break-in instructions as per the manual!

01-23-2010, 08:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Orange Construction Cones Buy a plastic orange construction cone to place in the parking spaces on each side of you during those brief visits to the mall or supermarket. You're gone before anyone in authority becomes aware of them and you've avoided those hundred dollar dings.

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09-20-2009, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Reported spam

09-20-2009, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 18	For new owners: check your tire pressure after picking up your new car from the dealer, it probably is too high. (set high for transport from Japan, dealers tend to forget to adjust it to the right level)

09-20-2009, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
NeedforZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 163 Drives: 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	When you get your windows tinted then minimize the number of times you open the doors the first 24hrs. Since the window rolls down about half an inch when you open the door then that's enough to snag the bottom edge of the film if it hasn't dried on the glass yet. This happened to me

09-20-2009, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I know most people would scoff at the idea, but I removed the headrests for a better view out of the quarter window.

09-21-2009, 03:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	you guys ever heard of whip lash?......

09-22-2009, 02:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
cjof2003 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 74 Drives: 02 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 16	Check your wheel locks and make sure you have 370/g37 locks, not 350z locks. Unless you would like for them to shatter while doing that powerslide.

09-22-2009, 02:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	^^ This is kinda important. My car came with the wrong locks.

09-23-2009, 02:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
noodles Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCali Posts: 61 Drives: Mazda (for now) Rep Power: 17	You can also pull the fuse for the power windows before you get the tint put on so.

09-23-2009, 04:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Baddriver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 89 Drives: Evo ix, Nismo 370z Rep Power: 265	maybe follow the break-in instructions as per the manual!