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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-13-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,681
Posted By cheshirecat
aerojacket all around. Not sure if they're in...

aerojacket all around. Not sure if they're in business anymore. If they are, I wouldn't recommend them.
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 07-16-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,599
Posted By cheshirecat
Generally, Nissan's paint tends to be on the soft...

Generally, Nissan's paint tends to be on the soft side. The "quality" isn't bad, but it's not going to hold up well in real-world conditions.

Opti-coat and a clear bra will solve 99% of your...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-17-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,263
Posted By cheshirecat
IMO, this sounds like the tune. Throw the stock...

IMO, this sounds like the tune. Throw the stock tune on and see if the issue persists. This is beyond problems caused by temperature. I would have also indicated the brake switch as a possible...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-11-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,754
Posted By cheshirecat
Shine's hybrid frp will last a good while and is...

Shine's hybrid frp will last a good while and is pretty flexible. I wouldn't suggest the Aerojacket part. Way too brittle and prone to cracking.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-04-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,321
Posted By cheshirecat
Unfortunately, DI carbon buildup spans many...

Unfortunately, DI carbon buildup spans many different engines and manufacturers. Some are better than others, but many DI engines from Audi, Mazda, BMW, and others still require carbon cleaning due...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-20-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 934
Views: 103,629
Posted By cheshirecat
that updated render is a hundred times better....

that updated render is a hundred times better. drop the suspension and throw some spacers on those wheels to bring them more flush and you have a winner.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-16-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 934
Views: 103,629
Posted By cheshirecat
imo, throw the new seats and headlights into a...

imo, throw the new seats and headlights into a 2014 and you have the best Nismo for the z34 generation.

This new... thing... I just expected more. The old wheels were perfect. The kit was more...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 05-02-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,951
Posted By cheshirecat
IMO, assume the CF does not have a strong enough...

IMO, assume the CF does not have a strong enough clear from the factory to prevent UV damage to the weave.

Spraying a clear over it is a great way to protect the piece, but (again, in my opinion)...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 05-02-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,599
Posted By cheshirecat
What a strange thread. Coatings over the...

What a strange thread.

Coatings over the paint will help minimize swirls in the clear (as you aren't working directly with the clear at that point), but it's important to remember that *you*, the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-02-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,972
Posted By cheshirecat
this is the first time I've heard of people...

this is the first time I've heard of people complaining about throttle body whine in a modern car
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 04-04-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,824
Posted By cheshirecat
As much as I hate to tell you dude, the stock...

As much as I hate to tell you dude, the stock airbox will most likely fix the code and you'll be in for even more time wasted. I would look at the time you spent without the code as a positive as...
Forum: Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 04-02-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,824
Posted By cheshirecat
You are experiencing a misfire CEL from an...

You are experiencing a misfire CEL from an aftermarket intake- this is an issue that is widespread and very, very common.

In this case, IMO, Nissan is in the right. You need to get a stock...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,193
Posted By cheshirecat
As someone else mentioned, it's not a pry mark-...

As someone else mentioned, it's not a pry mark- that's damage from an internal piece being pushed away from the car after it caught on the panel. What a crappy bit of damage :(
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 03-07-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By cheshirecat
Like Nick mentioned, if they are truly cleared,...

Like Nick mentioned, if they are truly cleared, they'll be fine. Start with the least aggressive polish in an inconspicuous spot (as inconspicuous as possible anyway) and work up from there. A...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 02-25-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,860
Posted By cheshirecat
I also use Blue Magic. I think it's a great...

I also use Blue Magic. I think it's a great polish.

Application is pretty straightforward.

- Shake the closed container so some of the polish gets on the lid
- Open the container, use the lid...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,055
Posted By cheshirecat
Unfortunately, OEM orange peel can rarely be...

Unfortunately, OEM orange peel can rarely be corrected due to the extremely thin clear coat. By the time you've sanded the "high spots" of the peel down, you have very, very little clear left (if...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 02-20-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,055
Posted By cheshirecat
That may have been the case before manufacturers...

That may have been the case before manufacturers had to change their paint to conform with environmental regulations, but it is simply not the case now.

The orange peel phenomenon plagues entire...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 02-20-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,112
Posted By cheshirecat
Sounds like road grime buildup to me in both the...

Sounds like road grime buildup to me in both the OPs and the latest situation. I would try some Adam's APC to see what effect it has on breaking it down.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 02-19-2014, 04:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By cheshirecat
came out great imo

came out great imo
Forum: Exterior & Interior 02-19-2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,262
Posted By cheshirecat
http://www.itshappeningnews.com/img/1388244719973....

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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-19-2014, 04:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,721
Posted By cheshirecat
Sounds like the harness just isn't plugged into...

Sounds like the harness just isn't plugged into the door switch. Pop the switch off and check.
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 02-13-2014, 07:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,953
Posted By cheshirecat
question- what was the goal behind using the...

question- what was the goal behind using the cleaner wax after the clearkote red moose? isn't the red moose a carnauba?

also, I thought the meguiar's liquid wax was a sealant, which may not bond...
Forum: Audio & Video 02-12-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By cheshirecat
It's getting much better. Running the AptX codec...

It's getting much better. Running the AptX codec in my car- the difference is huge.

aptX - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AptX)

This doesn't work with the stock...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,429
Posted By cheshirecat
For what it's worth, Menzerna FG400 with a...

For what it's worth, Menzerna FG400 with a compounding pad may cut down your buffing time quite a bit once you invest in a decent polisher.

It may seem expensive to invest in a proper polish,...
Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,045
Posted By cheshirecat
Super VRT really is amazing. I can't believe how...

Super VRT really is amazing. I can't believe how far that bottle goes. It may seem expensive but you'll be using it forever.
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