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

djc119 · 05-27-2017, 06:54 PM

Changed the oil after work on Thursday, and cleaned dead leaves out of the airboxes. So of course I had to take her out for a ride today.

Passed 40K and she's still running sweet!

axmea? · 05-27-2017, 07:08 PM

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.

ChopsZ · 05-28-2017, 10:30 AM

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.

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.

Z370Z011 · 05-28-2017, 02:03 PM

Quote:

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

QuZang · 05-29-2017, 09:20 AM

Quote:

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.

This was mine before.

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!

axmea? · 05-29-2017, 07:47 PM

Quote:

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..........blah, blah, blah.......

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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20130206_193540 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

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.

JTM88 · 05-29-2017, 09:09 PM

Quote:

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

ChopsZ · 05-30-2017, 07:48 AM

Quote:

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.

[IMG]

20130206_193540 by Raf, on Flickr[/IMG]

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.

05-27-2017, 06:54 PM	#9916 (permalink)
djc119 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NY Age: 62 Posts: 67 Drives: Always Rep Power: 12	Changed the oil after work on Thursday, and cleaned dead leaves out of the airboxes. So of course I had to take her out for a ride today. Passed 40K and she's still running sweet! __________________ '14 BS Sport Touring Coupe M6 \| Stock

05-27-2017, 07:08 PM	#9917 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	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. OTW Z-Boy, Hotrodz and Kzonts like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 05-27-2017 at 07:11 PM.

05-28-2017, 10:30 AM	#9918 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 48 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2300	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. axmea? and diala4asian like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

05-28-2017, 12:20 PM	#9919 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Gracie went for a ride with me today. burntz, axmea?, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ 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	#9920 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10139	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. onzedge and Ghostvette like this. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

05-29-2017, 04:06 PM	#9923 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 13	I finally got around to giving the Z's paint some TLC, just a clay bar and wax made a world of difference. Tick64, Ghostvette, Memphis370Z and 2 others like this. __________________ 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, 04:46 PM	#9924 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	^^^ Great job JTM88 ^^^ JTM88 likes this.

05-29-2017, 06:22 PM	#9925 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Oil change, diff oil change, greased sway bar and endlinks. Then drove it and smiled a lot! JTM88 likes this. __________________ 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

05-29-2017, 08:12 PM	#9927 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,044 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10090	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 axmea? likes this.

05-29-2017, 08:20 PM	#9928 (permalink)
Canolinumber1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Long Island New York Posts: 144 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB 6M Rep Power: 9	Had a friend take some photos of the car with the new nismo wheels. Red Hot Sloth, axmea?, Hotrodz and 7 others like this.

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