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Forum: Forced Induction 07-15-2009, 04:14 PM
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Posted By rackley
It's spam.

It's spam.
Forum: Gentleman's Club 07-14-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,214
Posted By rackley
Ehh... Most of these chicks are decent but some...

Ehh... Most of these chicks are decent but some are not. If that's the best Russia has...I'm glad I'm in the US :-)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-13-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,771
Posted By rackley
It depends on the oil analysis - once things...

It depends on the oil analysis - once things start leveling out I'll go for longer change intervals. Coming from a Benz with a 15,000 mile recommended oil change interval, 3000 some miles seems...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-11-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,771
Posted By rackley
I switched to Castrol Edge 10W-30 for the 5,000...

I switched to Castrol Edge 10W-30 for the 5,000 to 10,000 mile period. We'll see what the oil analysis says at 10k before lengthening the change interval.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-11-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,771
Posted By rackley
Here is my oil analysis.. 0-1500mi =...

Here is my oil analysis..

0-1500mi = Nissan factory oil
1500-5000mi = Nissan Ester Oil & Nissan OEM Filter

http://www.vocontrol.com/370z/oil report 5000mi.png
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-08-2009, 05:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,739
Posted By rackley
Yeah, we're all headed to Afghanistan....

Yeah, we're all headed to Afghanistan....
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-05-2009, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 449,328
Posted By rackley
GT Motorsports oil cooler kit. Pics: Picasa...

GT Motorsports oil cooler kit.

Pics: Picasa Web Albums - Ray - 2009 370Z GTM... (http://picasaweb.google.com/ray.ackley/2009370ZGTMOilCoolerInstall)
Thread: ...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-04-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 449,328
Posted By rackley
Well FWIW regarding the oil temp sensor accuracy,...

Well FWIW regarding the oil temp sensor accuracy, my oil temp used to rest at 220-225*F when driving and spike up to 250 pretty quickly during aggressive city driving (mostly due to higher RPMs).
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Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-29-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,533
Posted By rackley
Update: I'm seeing about 195-200*F in 80mph...

Update: I'm seeing about 195-200*F in 80mph freeway cruising at about 90*F ambient temperature, so about a 20*F drop. When I fight traffic on the way back into the city I'll post an update on what...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-28-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,731
Posted By rackley
I've noticed some staining from spots on the rear...

I've noticed some staining from spots on the rear bumper as well, where all the crud seems to accumulate. Very small spots left behind that you can't get out.
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-28-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,533
Posted By rackley
The fittings are attached to the lines, but they...

The fittings are attached to the lines, but they are just *barely* long enough to reach, so I doubt I could cut them off and put new ends on and still have enough length. I picked up a pair of...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-27-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 27,533
Posted By rackley
DIY: GT Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit Install/Review

I recently ordered the GT Motorsports Oil Cooker Kit (GT Motorsports*::*ENGINE EXTERNALS*::*GTM HD OIL COOLER FOR VQ (http://www.gtmotorsports.com/product.php?productid=16939&cat=0&page=1)), having...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-26-2009, 08:26 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,828
Posted By rackley
Dude, why would you even use dealer financing to...

Dude, why would you even use dealer financing to begin with? Shop around and get financing from someone else, you'll usually get a much better deal. Dealer financing is another way they suck money...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-26-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 449,328
Posted By rackley
That's a BIG negative and to be honest I'm sick...

That's a BIG negative and to be honest I'm sick of people telling me I'm driving illegally because my temps are high. Either you haven't read this whole thread or you're ignoring everyone who posts...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-22-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,185
Posted By rackley
That's exactly what I was going to say. Cops are...

That's exactly what I was going to say. Cops are just people too - they see a sleek new sports car for the first time and they're probably just curious. Just like you turn your head when you see a...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-19-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,437
Posted By rackley
BTW, I see you guys have the same color...

BTW, I see you guys have the same color mismatches I have.. Front fender and hood, and I imagine the top of the door vs. the roof as well.
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-18-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,437
Posted By rackley
Yes... I have yet to see another yellow Z. Which...

Yes... I have yet to see another yellow Z. Which is good. :-)
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-14-2009, 08:51 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 24,987
Posted By rackley
Tighten the 10mm nut that is equidistant between...

Tighten the 10mm nut that is equidistant between the two plastic posts.

I scoured the service manual for probably an hour and couldn't find instructions on how to remove the "stop lamp" for the...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-09-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 24,987
Posted By rackley
I hunted a rattle/squeak back there for about...

I hunted a rattle/squeak back there for about three weeks, it was driving me absolutely crazy. It wound up being the tail brake light - tightening the nut (near that suspended weight) finally...
Forum: Audio & Video 06-04-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,987
Posted By rackley
Agreed, but there are quirks with the Pioneer...

Agreed, but there are quirks with the Pioneer unit. The multifunction knob in FM mode SCANS for new channels instead of changing preset channels. So to change presets you need to go to the FM...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-04-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 449,328
Posted By rackley
Any word on this Nissan oil cooler that was...

Any word on this Nissan oil cooler that was supposed to be here by now?
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 05-31-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 78,307
Posted By rackley
I just installed my AVIC-F700BT and PAC steering...

I just installed my AVIC-F700BT and PAC steering wheel controller, but after doing hours more research I found out it's actually the AVIC's fault the steering wheel controls are 1) laggy and 2)...
Forum: Audio & Video 05-25-2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,012
Posted By rackley
I did a little research on this (why I don't...

I did a little research on this (why I don't know, I guess I'm bored, I actually use & love my Zune for music playing) and it turns out there are 12v and 5v charging pins. Many chargers use the 12v...
Forum: South East Region 05-25-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,761
Posted By rackley
Jim Mills is right over the border in VA and they...

Jim Mills is right over the border in VA and they were great with me. +1 for Jim Mills.

jim mills nissan - Google Maps...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 05-24-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,079
Posted By rackley
Only if you're in the Peoples Republic of...

Only if you're in the Peoples Republic of California :-)
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