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

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.

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.

RCZ · 09-22-2009, 02:58 PM

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

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.

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.

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.

ZeeRay · 09-23-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by trent1331

never lean on the key in your pocket, because i tend to roll my windows down from inside my house from time to time..

DAMN THANK YOU!!! I'm not alone! AND WHY THE HELL CAN WE NOT ROLL THEM UP REMOTE!!!! AHHHH!

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!

trent1331 · 09-23-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeRay

DAMN THANK YOU!!! I'm not alone! AND WHY THE HELL CAN WE NOT ROLL THEM UP REMOTE!!!! AHHHH!

lol, because that would make sense..

Lone Wolf 75 · 09-27-2009, 09:00 PM

If you happen to park in a grassy field at a large event, it rains all day, and when it comes time to leave and you have a nice, rutted, muddy hill to traverse:

Make sure you have a few friends to help you get the car back on to pavement. It took three to push me up the hill.

Putting the car in 2nd gear and trying to get it out of the mud is much more effective than 1st gear.

schrute · 09-27-2009, 11:13 PM

These two tips will most likely get a "duh" from most members here but may come in handy for brand new Z owners...

1- The noise from the dash after you turn off the car then open the door is the steering wheel locking (took me a couple of days to figure out what the loud noise was).

2- Each click of the temperature control knob = 1 degree (took me another couple days to realize that one).

Then again, maybe I'm the only one who didn't figure out ^^ immediately

Trips · 09-28-2009, 03:15 AM

Don't forget about the dealer's habit of over inflating the tires..

09-28-2009, 03:15 AM	#45 (permalink)
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09-20-2009, 08:50 PM	#31 (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.

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	you guys ever heard of whip lash?......

09-22-2009, 02:14 PM	#34 (permalink)
cjof2003 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 74 Drives: 02 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 15	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	#35 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	^^ This is kinda important. My car came with the wrong locks.

09-23-2009, 02:15 AM	#40 (permalink)
noodles Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCali Posts: 61 Drives: Mazda (for now) Rep Power: 15	You can also pull the fuse for the power windows before you get the tint put on so.

09-23-2009, 04:40 AM	#41 (permalink)
Baddriver Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 89 Drives: Evo ix, Nismo 370z Rep Power: 263	maybe follow the break-in instructions as per the manual!

09-27-2009, 09:00 PM	#43 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 49 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 15	If you happen to park in a grassy field at a large event, it rains all day, and when it comes time to leave and you have a nice, rutted, muddy hill to traverse: Make sure you have a few friends to help you get the car back on to pavement. It took three to push me up the hill. Putting the car in 2nd gear and trying to get it out of the mud is much more effective than 1st gear.

09-27-2009, 11:13 PM	#44 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	These two tips will most likely get a "duh" from most members here but may come in handy for brand new Z owners... 1- The noise from the dash after you turn off the car then open the door is the steering wheel locking (took me a couple of days to figure out what the loud noise was). 2- Each click of the temperature control knob = 1 degree (took me another couple days to realize that one). Then again, maybe I'm the only one who didn't figure out ^^ immediately