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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-31-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 947
Views: 274,458
Posted By Dwight Frye
I ordered the harness before this fix was posted,...

I ordered the harness before this fix was posted, otherwise I would pull the fuse. Since I already committed to the harness I don't want to cancel on the member who went to a lot of time & effort...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-19-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
Good man ! I just completed a PayPal transaction...

Good man ! I just completed a PayPal transaction for the harness.
Thanks
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-18-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
Question for BDL99: Are you going to do a...

Question for BDL99: Are you going to do a continuity check on each wire in each harness to be sure there are no cold solders or bad pin connections before sending the harnesses out ? I'd just like to...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-15-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 246,749
Posted By Dwight Frye
This is why I am against the needless gadgets...

This is why I am against the needless gadgets that car makers seem to think we need. The keyless entry is kind of cool, but a pushbutton start is a dumb *** idea. First of all, if you have a good...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-14-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 750
Views: 246,749
Posted By Dwight Frye
Something I have observed about the lock has led...

Something I have observed about the lock has led me to a theory regarding the failure. Do you ever notice some "kickback" to the wheel when the lock unlocks ? Like if the wheel is turned slightly...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-11-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
I just have to comment positively about this...

I just have to comment positively about this site. Back in the early 80's I was a member of an RX-7 club. Once a month I'd get a newsletter with photos and Q&A's and owners tips, etc. Then, the...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-10-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
From my admittedly limited knowledge of the...

From my admittedly limited knowledge of the circuits involved with the lock, I think all of the other wires except the brown one have to still be connected to the lock mechanism as there is some kind...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-10-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 144,737
Posted By Dwight Frye
Can the transmission fluid change be done by...

Can the transmission fluid change be done by driving up on Rhino ramps ? Enough clearance to work under the car that way ? Or is it necessary/better to jack it up, and place jackstands to keep the...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-10-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 126,871
Posted By Dwight Frye
Can the differential change be done by backing up...

Can the differential change be done by backing up on Rhino ramps, or is it necessary/better to jack it up, and place jackstands to keep the car level ?
The ramps & jack I have, the stands I would...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 05-09-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,725
Posted By Dwight Frye
I treat the dash and doors and all interior...

I treat the dash and doors and all interior panels with 303 Aerospace, and anything that looks like leather with Zaino. I don't have Navigation, but I treated the door to the cubby hole and the...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-08-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
Pictures or it didn't happen

Pictures or it didn't happen
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-04-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
I'll take a straight harness without a switch. I...

I'll take a straight harness without a switch. I don't see the need for a switch while parking. If I want to reactivate the lock function for example, if I were to trade in or sell the car, I would...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-01-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 112,789
Posted By Dwight Frye
Cash. None to buy the audio meter and software...

Cash. None to buy the audio meter and software and none to pay some shop to do the Dynamat, especially since I don't want to remove the door panels myself or spend a day as a contortionist working in...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-30-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 112,789
Posted By Dwight Frye
I have thought about this: there is a stretch of...

I have thought about this: there is a stretch of freeway that I travel that has various surfaces and really plays a symphony, or rather cacophony with the tires. The thing to do would be to use a...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-27-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
I'm in if it works too. Great work guys !

I'm in if it works too. Great work guys !
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-27-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,103
Posted By Dwight Frye
I want a pony without the steering lock problem

I want a pony without the steering lock problem
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-27-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,950
Posted By Dwight Frye
NFW are you breaking the tires loose between 5th...

NFW are you breaking the tires loose between 5th & 6th:gtfo2:
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-25-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
A harness needs to be under $100.00 Closer to $50...

A harness needs to be under $100.00 Closer to $50 would be better. Otherwise when my warranty runs out I'll just cut the brown wire and live without the lock feature. If someone is going to steal the...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 04-20-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 131,808
Posted By Dwight Frye
So it is as simple as making sure the wheel is...

So it is as simple as making sure the wheel is unlocked first, and then cutting one wire and taping off the cut end with electrical tape so it doesn't short ? If this works I would be happy to forego...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-13-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,527
Posted By Dwight Frye
Sure, I do it almost every morning. I'm in 4th...

Sure, I do it almost every morning. I'm in 4th doing about 70 when merging into heavy traffic on the freeway and have to get over about 6 lanes before the freeway splits. As soon as I pick a spot and...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 02-26-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 13,824
Posted By Dwight Frye
Well has anyone tried this approach: Go into the...

Well has anyone tried this approach: Go into the dealer and tell them that the car has failed to start a couple of times. Tell the service writer you didn't hear the telltale "bzzt" that the lock...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-23-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,917
Posted By Dwight Frye
I thought the OP was trying to describe getting...

I thought the OP was trying to describe getting into a Z in a one car garage with a washer & dryer on the right side of the garage. It takes a bit of a contortionist.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-23-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,657
Posted By Dwight Frye
I'm a veteran of the oil shortages going back to...

I'm a veteran of the oil shortages going back to the 70's. And ever since then the ones who fought the construction of new nuke plants and new refineries and drilling in oil rich areas weren't the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-20-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 27,227
Posted By Dwight Frye
I paid $4.199 for 91 octane at the local Arco...

I paid $4.199 for 91 octane at the local Arco station here in CA this weekend. Gas is so freakin' expensive here that I shop for price although I stay away from places that look sketchy. Since Arco...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 02-01-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,627
Posted By Dwight Frye
An oil change with Redline 5W-30 and a Mobil 1...

An oil change with Redline 5W-30 and a Mobil 1 110 size filter costs me about $85-90 for materials and a half hour of time. I go 5K between changes. I had to replace the original 19" Potenzas at 18K...
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