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Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 05-01-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,280
Posted By Parrotguy
The clear plastic film gets dirt along the edges...

The clear plastic film gets dirt along the edges and looks really bad, particularly on my white pearl. I removed about 98% of the dirt by spraying with orange degreaser cleaner, letting it sit a bit,...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 05-01-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 31,057
Posted By Parrotguy
Ragtop replacement

I thought everyone might benefit from my experience with the ragtop.
I have a 2010 and the drivers window was wearing on the top every time it opened and closed. The window was rubbing on the fabric...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 03-28-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By Parrotguy
Search this forum for "removing trunk foam"....

Search this forum for "removing trunk foam". Definitely worth it. . I bought some 1&1/2" Styrofoam 4X8 panels from Home Depot, made a paper template, and put the foam down on the bare car floor to...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 02-21-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,342
Posted By Parrotguy
Outside air temperature gauge

My outside air temperature gauge always reads about 10 degrees, or more, below the actual temperature. I had this on my list at the first service, and the dealer said they "reset" the software, but...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 12-14-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 31,057
Posted By Parrotguy
I took my roadster in for service and asked them...

I took my roadster in for service and asked them to move the wire harness on the top frame support, explaining to them everything on this thread and providing them with the links to this thread. I...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-31-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 95,154
Posted By Parrotguy
I have a 2010 roadster and I do not have a...

I have a 2010 roadster and I do not have a problem with interior noise with the top up, and I don't recall seeing any roadster owners complaining about cabin noise. In a way this seems backward - ...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-25-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 95,154
Posted By Parrotguy
Does the second skin material go between the car...

Does the second skin material go between the car frame and the interior carpeting?
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 10-21-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 31,057
Posted By Parrotguy
I took another look at my top in the light of the...

I took another look at my top in the light of the sun yesterday and noticed there is a crease there and the top is a lighter shade at the spot with the wiring harness underneath. This after using the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 10-20-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 31,057
Posted By Parrotguy
I took delivery of my roadster at the end of May....

I took delivery of my roadster at the end of May. Living in San Diego I have left the top down pretty much the whole summer. I have operated the top maybe 20 times and have no wear spot or crease but...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 10-18-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,613
Posted By Parrotguy
I finished installing and wiring the rear fog as...

I finished installing and wiring the rear fog as a brake light. It took longer than I expected.
My suggestions:
-Start by following the step by step instructions posted by Simota1 ...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 10-11-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,613
Posted By Parrotguy
The third link you listed is excellent, although...

The third link you listed is excellent, although not done on a roadster, his pics and what I'm seeing look the same.
I am stuck trying to remove the flat plastic panel that goes across the back of...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 10-11-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,613
Posted By Parrotguy
wiring rear fog light as brake light

I've spent an hour searching for the post showing pics of this easy install on a '09 or '10 roadster, including the DIY, roadster, and interior and exterior forums. I have the light from the Z store...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 08-31-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,110
Posted By Parrotguy
Body shops are much better than they used to be....

Body shops are much better than they used to be. Stuff I have had done came back perfect. I think the salesman is trying to talk you out of it. GO FOR IT.

I took delivery of a 2010 PW roadster in...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 07-22-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,802
Posted By Parrotguy
Removing trunk foam

The roadster has several cubic feet of foam in the trunk filling in the spare tire space and creating a flat trunk floor. As someone posted (can't find the post), if you take the foam out your trunk,...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-19-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By Parrotguy
Another mounting front plate question

I was going to use the zip tie method of mounting the front license plate and then discovered there is not enough vertical clearance to put the plate below the black strip on the 2010.
So I decided...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-10-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,169
Posted By Parrotguy
More on mounting front plate

I bought a 2010 roadster and just received my plates - a front plate is required in CA and now they will stop you for not having it.
I read everything that I could find on this board and others on...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 07-02-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 988
Posted By Parrotguy
Cleaning compartment for folding top

When the top folds down I notice that they are some areas that need cleaning - especially around the edges were dirt gets in.

Is there a way to do this without doing any damage - ie., can we stop...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-09-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,683
Posted By Parrotguy
The earlier posts in this thread conclude that...

The earlier posts in this thread conclude that for the reasons stated, throttle float etc., the rpms do not drop quickly enough after releasing the clutch in first gear. That would mean the clunk is...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 05-31-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,397
Posted By Parrotguy
Stubby antenna

I want to replace the 11" antenna on my '10 roadster with a shorter one, and am concerned about reception quality if I go all the way down to the 3". One poster said the reception seemed the same,...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-25-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,791
Posted By Parrotguy
I just turned in my '07 Z4 on my 36 month lease....

I just turned in my '07 Z4 on my 36 month lease. My buyout price was $26,400, BMW agreed to lower that by $1000. 8.75% tax here in CA plus new registration fee and I was looking at about $28,500. So...
Forum: Audio & Video 04-24-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,670
Posted By Parrotguy
amp installed in 2010 touring bose system

Does anyone know how many watts the amp is in the 2010 touring Bose system, and also where it is located in the roadster?
Forum: Exterior & Interior 04-24-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,110
Posted By Parrotguy
I have a PW on order, being manufactured this...

I have a PW on order, being manufactured this Month, I wonder if Nissan has addressed this issue??

I'm more worried that its a match or reasonably close to a match, but then over time it gets...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 04-24-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,025
Posted By Parrotguy
Rasengan, Any further thoughts on how to...

Rasengan,
Any further thoughts on how to improve the audio? Is relocating the "subs" an option?
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-18-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,393
Posted By Parrotguy
Sound deadening for wheel wells??

Reading what posters like least about the car, tire and wheel noise seems to be mentioned the most. Some say it sounds like sand or pebbles hitting the wheel wells. Has anybody tried any of the spray...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Roadster (Convertible) 04-10-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,025
Posted By Parrotguy
I'm still waiting for delivery of my car so I...

I'm still waiting for delivery of my car so I can't be of much help, but I think the first step is to figure out how much power the amp Nissan put in there is putting out. If the amp is large enough...
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