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

burntz · 08-03-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

What did you use to black out the edges of the side markers?

Just sparkly black touch up paint around the Z (duplicolor 209, Toyota black mica was what my store had)

As in all painting the prep work is key
1) wash area , I'll just use a wet clean rag for small areas
2) extra thorough wax removal (I have been using the same gallon of DuPont paint wash/prep since painting an Alfa Romeo GTV6 in my garage in ~1998)
if the paint isn't spreading perfectly even (you see small round circles form) wipe off the paint and repeat this step
3) mask off area, I use painters tape (and a roll of cheap butchers type paper for sprays)
4) paint away, generally I due two medium coats and remove the tape after ~30 minutes

I used the duplicolor 'black chrome' kit for bigger areas

Make sure you have fresh wax on all the uncovered areas you don't intend to paint to reduce overspray issues

I totally stole someone's index card idea, worked brilliantly! 1000 miles on rims so far and still perfect (plan to powder coat when replace tires in ~2 years, wanted to be sure I liked the look)

I, apparently, missed the wax removal step on my drivers door handle, the paint went on very smoothly but after driving in a torrential downpour last week it peeled off like a snake skin in a 2"x2" area; used a plastic paint scrapper and removed the rest and re sprayed

now if I could just get my pac swc (steering wheel control unit) to work with my nav/stereo I'd be completely happy

[random dumb question addition;(don't want to start a new thread) does any one routinely shift AT to neutral for coasting into stoplights/signs? I read it was not advised but can't understand why a transmission would have problems shifting, I don't plan on revving it and banging it back into drive]

P's_Z · 08-03-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by burntz

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Do you mind posting more pics of the wheels?

FairladyZ40th · 08-01-2015, 12:27 AM

Today I got to observe as my Z sat in the driveway since the freaking clutch just sank on me yesterday hahaha XD unfortunately idk if it's a bleeding problem, an air leak (air going into the lines, or worst case the CSC) but I'll find out soon enough. Been following a couple of threads here on the issue.

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FairladyZ10PG · 08-01-2015, 01:43 AM

^csc.... same thing happened to me recently

FairladyZ40th · 08-01-2015, 02:33 AM

I'm hopeful mein!

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Silly Rabbit · 08-01-2015, 01:38 PM

Smoked the tails.

onzedge · 08-02-2015, 10:34 AM

Butts!!!

Fman007 · 08-02-2015, 04:05 PM

I've been working on my Manifold cover. I have a M370 that comes with that stupid black plate from Motordyne. The stock manifold cover fits with the M370 so no big deal. Anyway....the last couple of days....I've been painting both to see which I like.

Stock cover wins! The Motordyne plate is too boring.

jpkirk · 08-02-2015, 06:27 PM

So yesterday was a two hour cruise to Shenandoah River State Park for a MAZOC BBQ. Great fun at a very nice park

The trip back found a very nice road. Chestnut Hill Road. Up down left right for about 4.5 miles. Nice diversion off of 340 from Charles Town to Harpers Ferry.

Today, church and back. Nice day.

Ribs for the BBQ

P's_Z · 08-02-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

BoneZ · 08-02-2015, 06:50 PM

Get right with the Lord... and BBQ. Ain't mad at that.

Got my FilterMag and magnetic oil pan drain plug today. Getting to be about that time.

Silly Rabbit · 08-02-2015, 07:04 PM

Blacked out the headlights and installed single halos.

jchammond · 08-03-2015, 03:18 AM

Got about 1/4 mile from house & turned around & swapped out vehicles.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1438589881.039859.jpg
24psi in R/R....ugh!

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BoneZ · 08-03-2015, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Got about 1/4 mile from house & turned around & swapped out vehicles.Attachment 106358
24psi in R/R....ugh!

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Rut roh...

jchammond · 08-03-2015, 04:22 AM

In old reliable today!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1438593759.261265.jpg

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08-01-2015, 01:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 255	^csc.... same thing happened to me recently __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

08-01-2015, 01:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Smoked the tails. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter

08-02-2015, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Butts!!! __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

08-02-2015, 04:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fman007 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: APO Shipping address Posts: 161 Drives: 08 G37 Blue Rep Power: 12	I've been working on my Manifold cover. I have a M370 that comes with that stupid black plate from Motordyne. The stock manifold cover fits with the M370 so no big deal. Anyway....the last couple of days....I've been painting both to see which I like. Stock cover wins! The Motordyne plate is too boring. __________________ Stillen CAI - GS Sway Bars - Nismo Springs - M370 - FI TDX (CF) - MR Brace - GT Spec Brace - NST SS - Akebono BBK- Z1 Front 2 piece - GT Mat Trunk -

08-02-2015, 06:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3377	So yesterday was a two hour cruise to Shenandoah River State Park for a MAZOC BBQ. Great fun at a very nice park The trip back found a very nice road. Chestnut Hill Road. Up down left right for about 4.5 miles. Nice diversion off of 340 from Charles Town to Harpers Ferry. Today, church and back. Nice day. Ribs for the BBQ __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

08-01-2015, 12:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 62	Today I got to observe as my Z sat in the driveway since the freaking clutch just sank on me yesterday hahaha XD unfortunately idk if it's a bleeding problem, an air leak (air going into the lines, or worst case the CSC) but I'll find out soon enough. Been following a couple of threads here on the issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-01-2015, 02:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 62	I'm hopeful mein! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-02-2015, 06:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	Get right with the Lord... and BBQ. Ain't mad at that. Got my FilterMag and magnetic oil pan drain plug today. Getting to be about that time. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

08-02-2015, 07:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Blacked out the headlights and installed single halos. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter Last edited by Silly Rabbit; 08-02-2015 at 07:07 PM.

08-03-2015, 03:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Got about 1/4 mile from house & turned around & swapped out vehicles.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1438589881.039859.jpg 24psi in R/R....ugh! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

08-03-2015, 04:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	In old reliable today!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1438593759.261265.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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