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

Z in the 6 · 05-02-2016, 11:31 AM

Was a couple days ago but finally swapped out the clutch assist spring for one recommended by a fellow member... wow what an improvement! So happy I did

Nixin · 05-02-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Z in the 6

Was a couple days ago but finally swapped out the clutch assist spring for one recommended by a fellow member... wow what an improvement! So happy I did

Was it a simple swap or was there more work involved than expected?

JesseG805 · 05-02-2016, 07:06 PM

Tried to install my berk HFCS. Removed everything except the drivers side top bolt that connects the header to the cat. Its stripped. Way to ruin my birthday lol.

Anyone recommend an exhaust shop around San Fernando or Simi valley besides specialty z or precision z? They're pretty damn booked for the next month or so.

Z in the 6 · 05-02-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

Was it a simple swap or was there more work involved than expected?

Wasn't a 10 minute job like suggested lol although it doesn't take more than 30 minutes but its soo much better

Spooler · 05-02-2016, 07:32 PM

I drove the new ride in a monsoon on the way home today. Previous owner never drove the car in the rain. She got broke in right. LOL I had a big time. The traction control light flickering at 78 mph in heavy rain will get your attention.

mishuko · 05-02-2016, 07:42 PM

got a new gopro mount to do on the back hatch... figuring out the angle/settings now.

also tearing apart my damn room to find the friggin remote. argh!!!

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I drove the new ride in a monsoon on the way home today. Previous owner never drove the car in the rain. She got broke in right. LOL I had a big time. The traction control light flickering at 78 mph in heavy rain will get your attention.

try doing it with vdc off

Spooler · 05-02-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

try doing it with vdc off

Not a problem, I have never had any nanny gadgets before. The car
wasn't even twitching in the rear when it kicked on.

DeliriousClam · 05-02-2016, 07:59 PM

I keep hearing about clutch helper springs.... Is there a thread somewhere that can fill me in on this?

Hotrodz · 05-02-2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I keep hearing about clutch helper springs.... Is there a thread somewhere that can fill me in on this?

The tread is in the engine section. I removed mine over two year ago and never looked back.

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mishuko · 05-03-2016, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Not a problem, I have never had any nanny gadgets before. The car
wasn't even twitching in the rear when it kicked on.

i drove through some torrential downpour with grooved roads with it off. was fine but damn there was huge pull and occasional horizontal slide.

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I keep hearing about clutch helper springs.... Is there a thread somewhere that can fill me in on this?

there's a clip holding a pin in... get that off and then you can take out the springs. put back in housing. tada! there will be a bit of slack at the top though. i am hoping to get an RJM pedal this weekend maybe lol.

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

The tread is in the engine section. I removed mine over two year ago and never looked back.

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i did it last year... not bad for a DIY

Memphis370Z · 05-02-2016, 08:35 PM

Thanks to my very good friend, dragonbreath, we dropped my rear diff, swapped out the cover, put in some Redline, and installed Whiteline diff bushings.

On top of that, he tracked down a rattle that had been driving me crazy the past few months. Get this - my demon bolt had no nut on it, which I find ironic, since everyone seems to have trouble getting the damn thing off. Plus, there was a nut missing on the other HFC. No typical exhaust leak noise, so just kind of weird. It turned out that the bolts were too short to begin with.

Oh, and while my Z was up on jack stands, I noticed that I had a nail in my driver-side rear. Guess I will be putting my Discount Tire road warranty to use sooner than I had expected. Thankful I found this before driving to ZDayZ.

All in all, a great day spent away from work.

mishuko · 05-03-2016, 03:50 PM

ordered a black rock kit... I'm going to get my oil analyzed after zdayz *nervous*

Leingod · 05-03-2016, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

ordered a black rock kit... I'm going to get my oil analyzed after zdayz *nervous*

Kernchans logic

Step 1: Change oil
Step 2: Done

Wait...wrong DIY.

Step 1: Send in oil
Step 2: Done

RN SHARK · 05-04-2016, 06:27 AM

I paid off my Z...finally! And a year early.

Wheels3309 · 05-04-2016, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RN SHARK

I paid off my Z...finally! And a year early.

Such an awesome feeling, eh? Congrats!

05-02-2016, 07:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54273	I keep hearing about clutch helper springs.... Is there a thread somewhere that can fill me in on this? __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

05-04-2016, 06:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Delafield, WI Age: 45 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 36	I paid off my Z...finally! And a year early. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

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05-02-2016, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z in the 6 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Etobicoke"West Toronto" Posts: 99 Drives: 2016 370z Rep Power: 10	Was a couple days ago but finally swapped out the clutch assist spring for one recommended by a fellow member... wow what an improvement! So happy I did

05-02-2016, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
JesseG805 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Simi Valley, California Posts: 121 Drives: 12 370z 6mt Rep Power: 11	Tried to install my berk HFCS. Removed everything except the drivers side top bolt that connects the header to the cat. Its stripped. Way to ruin my birthday lol. Anyone recommend an exhaust shop around San Fernando or Simi valley besides specialty z or precision z? They're pretty damn booked for the next month or so.

05-02-2016, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,126 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	I drove the new ride in a monsoon on the way home today. Previous owner never drove the car in the rain. She got broke in right. LOL I had a big time. The traction control light flickering at 78 mph in heavy rain will get your attention.

05-02-2016, 08:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,118 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Thanks to my very good friend, dragonbreath, we dropped my rear diff, swapped out the cover, put in some Redline, and installed Whiteline diff bushings. On top of that, he tracked down a rattle that had been driving me crazy the past few months. Get this - my demon bolt had no nut on it, which I find ironic, since everyone seems to have trouble getting the damn thing off. Plus, there was a nut missing on the other HFC. No typical exhaust leak noise, so just kind of weird. It turned out that the bolts were too short to begin with. Oh, and while my Z was up on jack stands, I noticed that I had a nail in my driver-side rear. Guess I will be putting my Discount Tire road warranty to use sooner than I had expected. Thankful I found this before driving to ZDayZ. All in all, a great day spent away from work.

05-03-2016, 03:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	ordered a black rock kit... I'm going to get my oil analyzed after zdayz nervous