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

ChopsZ · 05-30-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

This is what you need. In your situation, tape wouldn't do much because of how the part cured. You need silicone adhesive + clamps. I think mine was made by Sika.

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That's sort of what I did last night. Bought some silicone adhesive at work and attempted to hold it all together with painters tape. I guess I'll find out in a little bit if the tape is still holding when I leave for work in a bit.

ChopsZ · 05-30-2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

That's sort of what I did last night. Bought some silicone adhesive at work and attempted to hold it all together with painters tape. I guess I'll find out in a little bit if the tape is still holding when I leave for work in a bit.

Yeah well, that didn't work. Plus the fact that we're in the middle of a drought right now, and late last night, it decided to rain of course, so the tape didn't have a chance of holding...

diala4asian · 06-08-2017, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Just wanted to show you guys what I was talking about yesterday about these spats pulling away from the bumper.

As you can see, these things have a lip on them which prevents a single layer of tape ever coming into contact with the body, so two layers have to be applied, and even three layers in some areas.

A totally crap design to say the least.

I need to find some really good, really strong extra thick automotive tape so I can use only one layer and be done with it, and use that 3M adhesive promoter on it.

And for the ladies in the crowd, please keep the comments to yourselves about the super sexy legs and feet in the bumper reflections.

Same experience. It's ridiculous.

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Z370Z011 · 05-28-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Ran over a big chunk of metal and the car started vibrating underneath. Precision Z fixed it at no charge. Cross member hitting my exhaust. Thanks PZ! They're my go to aside from SpecialtyZ.

California ----- beaches, weather, mountains, Redwoods, beautiful people,culture, food, and garages to care for your Z.

Wait a minute.. I was there! I was the other White Z at 8:30am!! lol

onzedge · 05-28-2017, 12:20 PM

Gracie went for a ride with me today.

Dreadnaught · 05-28-2017, 01:03 PM

I changed my oil change and did an inspection on my Z after work on Friday. At 35K everything looks good. I'm surprised that my brake pads still have some meat on them still. They are the factory pads. Love working at a shop since I can use the lifts instead of being on my back and having to use jack stands.

JTM88 · 05-29-2017, 04:06 PM

I finally got around to giving the Z's paint some TLC, just a clay bar and wax made a world of difference.

Nixin · 05-29-2017, 04:46 PM

^^^ Great job JTM88 ^^^

TreeSemdyZee · 05-29-2017, 06:22 PM

Oil change, diff oil change, greased sway bar and endlinks. Then drove it and smiled a lot!

JTM88 · 05-29-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

^^^ Great job JTM88 ^^^

Thanks! I decided to try the mothers speed clay 2.0, as far as I could tell it worked just as good as an actual piece of clay, but more comfortable, quicker, and you can clean it. I know Chemical guys has something similar to it, but I was able to get this locally.

Mothers® SPEED™ Clay 2.0 - Clay Bar

Z_ealot · 05-29-2017, 08:12 PM

Changed out my rear diff oil to torco sgo, barring the fact that my vlsd doesnt really function anymore anyways the torco stuff seems to at least help it hold up a little longer through the twisties before i feel it let go

Canolinumber1 · 05-29-2017, 08:20 PM

Had a friend take some photos of the car with the new nismo wheels.

crazy4oldcars · 05-30-2017, 08:11 AM

There is a product out there called Goop. It comes in several varieties, but look for marine Goop. It holds better than any adhesive I've tried.
My dad had a trim piece that wouldn't stay on his truck, and he was using the adhesive Ford supplied with the piece. Goop did the trick.
(Of course, the truck was stolen after that, but I don't think the goop contributed to that.) I've also used it to glue mirrors back on windshields. I always keep a tube around.

Kirk B.

Raeshlavik · 05-30-2017, 08:55 AM

Did the first service at the dealership: oil drained and checked, engine cleaned, new oil, other fluids checked, suspension checked, tires rebalanced and rotated, firmware updated, and they detailed the car.

Took about an hour, and was all covered under the service contract. Very pleased.

TreeSemdyZee · 05-30-2017, 11:10 AM

Not quite what I expected, but I guess not bad for 115,000 miles.

05-28-2017, 12:20 PM	#5 (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	Gracie went for a ride with me today. __________________ 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

05-28-2017, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10140	I changed my oil change and did an inspection on my Z after work on Friday. At 35K everything looks good. I'm surprised that my brake pads still have some meat on them still. They are the factory pads. Love working at a shop since I can use the lifts instead of being on my back and having to use jack stands. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

05-29-2017, 04:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	I finally got around to giving the Z's paint some TLC, just a clay bar and wax made a world of difference. __________________ 2012 Base Gun Metallic MT6 -CNT Racing CBE-Swift Sport Springs-Sport Akebono BBK-Z1 Motorsports Intakes-König Oversteer Wheels-1320 Resonated Test Pipes -RJM Rev 2.1 Clutch Pedal-

05-29-2017, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Oil change, diff oil change, greased sway bar and endlinks. Then drove it and smiled a lot! __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

05-30-2017, 11:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 61 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Not quite what I expected, but I guess not bad for 115,000 miles. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb Last edited by TreeSemdyZee; 05-30-2017 at 09:49 PM.

05-29-2017, 04:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	^^^ Great job JTM88 ^^^

05-29-2017, 08:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,045 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10091	Changed out my rear diff oil to torco sgo, barring the fact that my vlsd doesnt really function anymore anyways the torco stuff seems to at least help it hold up a little longer through the twisties before i feel it let go

05-29-2017, 08:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Canolinumber1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 144 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB 6M Rep Power: 10	Had a friend take some photos of the car with the new nismo wheels.

05-30-2017, 08:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28413	There is a product out there called Goop. It comes in several varieties, but look for marine Goop. It holds better than any adhesive I've tried. My dad had a trim piece that wouldn't stay on his truck, and he was using the adhesive Ford supplied with the piece. Goop did the trick. (Of course, the truck was stolen after that, but I don't think the goop contributed to that.) I've also used it to glue mirrors back on windshields. I always keep a tube around. Kirk B.

05-30-2017, 08:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
Raeshlavik Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 132 Drives: 18 Murano Midnight Rep Power: 9	Did the first service at the dealership: oil drained and checked, engine cleaned, new oil, other fluids checked, suspension checked, tires rebalanced and rotated, firmware updated, and they detailed the car. Took about an hour, and was all covered under the service contract. Very pleased.

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