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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-14-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,147
Posted By ukmastermind
I should mention that it ended up being both...

I should mention that it ended up being both front and rear brakes squealing on me.

I'm sure Akebono Performance Yellow Pads would work great on the rears as well, but I didn't want to mess up a...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-14-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,147
Posted By ukmastermind
I finally got rid of the noise by doing the...

I finally got rid of the noise by doing the following:

Front
New Centric 125 High Carbon Rotors
New Akebono ASP1346 Performance Pads (Yellow Box,NOT blue)

Rear
New Centric 120 Rotors...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-12-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,147
Posted By ukmastermind
You have given me hope again :tiphat: What did...

You have given me hope again :tiphat:
What did you mean by soaking the pads? Like literally soaking them in a bucket of solution? Never heard of that.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-11-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,147
Posted By ukmastermind
Unhappy Tigger you make me so sad P.S. it's the...

Tigger you make me so sad

P.S. it's the OEM's that are currently squealin
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-11-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,147
Posted By ukmastermind
I was just thinking that the rears never really...

I was just thinking that the rears never really get up to temps..but I can't do much about that.
I'm going to try the anti-squeal paste from Bav Auto and see if that helps
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-10-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,147
Posted By ukmastermind
Yeah same here... super bad when cold and only...

Yeah same here... super bad when cold and only bad when hot....so crazy
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-08-2016, 08:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,147
Posted By ukmastermind
Already checked... not touching. :crying:

Already checked... not touching.
:crying:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-08-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,147
Posted By ukmastermind
Brake Squeal (Sprt Pkg)

Rear Akebono Sport Brakes with OEM pads squeal like screaming banshees in the morning when cold and even when hot (not as loud). I've done the following and nothing seems to work...I'm going...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-22-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,934
Posted By ukmastermind
The Z attracts a lot of lead foots and abusers,...

The Z attracts a lot of lead foots and abusers, so Yeah I would be upset as well.

I always talk to the Tech/Adviser ahead of time and establish some kind of rapport that I don't want the car...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-04-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,866
Posted By ukmastermind
Sounds like my old cap style might be prone to...

Sounds like my old cap style might be prone to leaking or bursting...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-03-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,866
Posted By ukmastermind
Why did they go to a pressurized design?

Why did they go to a pressurized design?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-23-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,866
Posted By ukmastermind
Coolant Overflow Cap Redesign?

The 2011+ Z's use a "pressure style cap" on the coolant reservoir similar to the one on the radiator.

Does this new style cap fit on the older style (2009-2010) reservior bottle?
The black screw...
Forum: Southern California Region 02-18-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By ukmastermind
You know for the most part I agree about the...

You know for the most part I agree about the exempt plates BUT one time a grand marquis with tinted windows and full interior siren pkg rolled up on me with a uniformed Sheriff inside. And get this,...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-18-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,847
Posted By ukmastermind
Doesn't a bigger filter take more time to fill up...

Doesn't a bigger filter take more time to fill up with oil, thus starving the top of the engine until the filter is full?

A Silicone Anti Drain Back Valve helps, but after a day and a half of...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 02-12-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,310
Posted By ukmastermind
Do you leave the windows up or down when you...

Do you leave the windows up or down when you disconnect the battery?
I forget
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-06-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,303
Posted By ukmastermind
0w-40 from a dealership? Really? By your special...

0w-40 from a dealership? Really? By your special request???
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-05-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,303
Posted By ukmastermind
Do I dare ask, what brand oil Z drivers use most?...

Do I dare ask, what brand oil Z drivers use most? :ughdance:
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-03-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,303
Posted By ukmastermind
According To a MB1 rep I spoke w/ @ sema, 0w40...

According To a MB1 rep I spoke w/ @ sema, 0w40 has ester as part of its ingredient list.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-02-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,303
Posted By ukmastermind
p.s. He did say that his Oil Temps always ran...

p.s. He did say that his Oil Temps always ran high during the summer and that's why he changed over for a more "stable" oil at high temp

P.p.s I doubt he's on any forums... older guy
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-02-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,303
Posted By ukmastermind
I was a little skeptical about the "Extra...

I was a little skeptical about the "Extra Anti-Wear Protection," so I looked on the MB1 website and found that 0w-40 does in fact have just a little more Zinc/Phos additive, which is a common...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-02-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,303
Posted By ukmastermind
Mobil 1 0w40 Users?

Many Z owners use this oil?

Ran into a random Z driver in a parking lot yesterday and got to talking. He's been using MB1 0w-40 for over 30k+ miles and "swears by it."

Mentioned better flow at...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-20-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,862
Posted By ukmastermind
Good point, I never considered the risks of the...

Good point, I never considered the risks of the Oil cooler....

I agree that 240-250 is pretty high on the highway but I would have no idea what other "problem" it would be. It's all stock and it...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-19-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,862
Posted By ukmastermind
Lately with LA weather in the 90's, I run about...

Lately with LA weather in the 90's, I run about 240-250 on the oil temp and a set 200 for the coolant temp

This is 75mph and A/C on .... normal for this car I hear:yum:

Been considering the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 08-07-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 30,422
Posted By ukmastermind
Do let us know what happens. Sounds like...

Do let us know what happens.

Sounds like you have a much more complicated/serious case than just a defective Fuel Sender Unit (e.g. CEL)

*My new sender unit has been working well for 6 months...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 06-07-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 30,422
Posted By ukmastermind
Fuel Treatments like Techron Etc.. wont do a...

Fuel Treatments like Techron Etc.. wont do a thing because the problem is in the Elec Sending Unit itself.
if the light goes on and off, its the first syptom of the problem.
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