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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-13-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,266
Posted By Fountainhead
CSC Alternative?

Has anyone ever seen this type of CSC? It's not made for our car specifically, but it's intriguing.
Unlike our aftermarket/factory CSCs the throw-out bearing isn't riding on the clutch fingers...
Forum: Audio & Video 02-09-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,619
Posted By Fountainhead
My SXM reception went to crap in all my vehicles...

My SXM reception went to crap in all my vehicles (factory OEM and aftermarket SXM receivers) when SXM turned off their terrestrial transmitters here in central FL. Now trees, farts, clouds, etc.,...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-10-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Posted By Fountainhead
I would place a vacuum cap on the end to keep...

I would place a vacuum cap on the end to keep dust, dirt, out of it. Just saying.
They're cheap at Auto stores.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-09-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,193
Posted By Fountainhead
King, If your master cylinder fluid level has...

King,
If your master cylinder fluid level has not dropped and it's not losing fluid then your master cylinder has failed. if your master cylinder fluid level is dropping then your CSC has failed.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-15-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,324
Posted By Fountainhead
I feel a harmonic resonance kind of thing in my...

I feel a harmonic resonance kind of thing in my driveline at or around 3000 rpm. It goes away when I move rpm past that point or before that point.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-16-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,159
Posted By Fountainhead
2009, 35K keep fluid spotless clean so far no...

2009, 35K keep fluid spotless clean so far no problems.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-09-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,294
Posted By Fountainhead
My 2009 uses NO oil at all, but only 34K on...

My 2009 uses NO oil at all, but only 34K on odometer, so YMMV. I baby the thing seldom go above 5K unless its an accident with the SRM and touching a lower gear. I know pitiful, but hey it cost a lot!
Forum: Wheels & Tires 08-10-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By Fountainhead
I'm using Continental DSW for driving in rain in...

I'm using Continental DSW for driving in rain in FL. I had OE tires and they scared the **** out of me several times in moderate rain.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-06-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,978
Posted By Fountainhead
If you have replaced the CSC with an improved...

If you have replaced the CSC with an improved more robust one if you're having "symptoms" of failure, then it's likely the Master. Slave fails ONLY one way, "Leaking fluid" and it immediately stops...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 07-07-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,827
Views: 510,345
Posted By Fountainhead
Nissan FB will remove you if you post negative...

Nissan FB will remove you if you post negative comments.
But I did anyway!
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-07-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 10,870
Posted By Fountainhead
i know a senior mechanic at a local Nissan...

i know a senior mechanic at a local Nissan dealer/stealerhip and he says they never see any 370's come in for repair. Take it for what it's worth.
My Z never has any issues. Knock on wood.
Not...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-25-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,542
Posted By Fountainhead
I DIY with PYB and Nissan filter. No way am I...

I DIY with PYB and Nissan filter. No way am I letting the dealership guys touch my car. If you look at most of their personal appearances, they really let themselves go and I'm sure their work gets...
Forum: DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself) 06-10-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,233
Posted By Fountainhead
Yeah gears wear the synchros since they're brass...

Yeah gears wear the synchros since they're brass moreso than the gears under normal usage.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-10-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,130
Posted By Fountainhead
Hey Buckeye, Pull the knob off and spray an...

Hey Buckeye,

Pull the knob off and spray an electronic cleaner/lubricant such as I describe below:

I sprayed Cramolin Red into my potentiometers, it fixed them right up. Still track perfectly...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-10-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,723
Posted By Fountainhead
Carbon Signal, Do you sell the Alcantera...

Carbon Signal,
Do you sell the Alcantera leather like material used on the Dash?

Also I have a comp input on my Bose Navi courtesy of the Navi/Camera setup add on so I can send Component video to...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 06-10-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Posted By Fountainhead
I've seen others wrap the handle area in Saran...

I've seen others wrap the handle area in Saran Wrap to keep them clean. Long term don't know what that will do to the Alcantera. Mine are just about "felt free" where I occasionally clean them with...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 05-14-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 50,723
Posted By Fountainhead
Carbon signal that looks fantastic. How much for...

Carbon signal that looks fantastic. How much for everything but the screen, I've got an input to a T harness that converts Composite to RGB, so I'd only need the OBD capture and composite video out...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-11-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 20,872
Posted By Fountainhead
PYB for the win!

PYB for the win!
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 01-07-2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,020
Posted By Fountainhead
I use Wesson oil myself, with just a drop or two...

I use Wesson oil myself, with just a drop or two of Virgin Olive oil. ONLY the Italian genuine Olive Oil, mind you.



J/K, I use PYB, it's Moly levels are thru the roof, and I change at 3-3.5K...
Forum: Audio & Video 12-23-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,569
Posted By Fountainhead
And, besides all that, all volume/level...

And, besides all that, all volume/level controls/potentiometers on receivers are Audio taper, not linear, so you get most of the increase in the first 1/3 turn.
Most power amp inputs are linear...
Forum: Exterior & Interior 12-16-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,018
Posted By Fountainhead
A.K.A. "Pleather"

A.K.A. "Pleather"
Forum: Audio & Video 10-09-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,452
Posted By Fountainhead
We have a 4000NEX for evaluation and it's OK. Not...

We have a 4000NEX for evaluation and it's OK. Not slow, but not fast either. Didn't seem to make a big difference in operating speed/response, etc. Carplay is OK but there is nothing I could do...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 10-01-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,397
Posted By Fountainhead
My consumer report is my 2009 at 24K is rolling...

My consumer report is my 2009 at 24K is rolling right along with no oil use, no repairs at all except on/off stereo control button failing. I fixed the stereo myself. I'm an Analog EE. Old Skool.
Forum: Exterior & Interior 09-15-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,604
Posted By Fountainhead
BTW OP, I would NEVER take my baby thru any...

BTW OP, I would NEVER take my baby thru any carwash, just saying. It's not a good idea.
Forum: Audio & Video 09-15-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,373
Posted By Fountainhead
Good Job! Damn I hate rock noise. So Benibiker,...

Good Job! Damn I hate rock noise.
So Benibiker, you used 6 sheets, you ordered 6 sets at 14.64 each from Amazon?
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