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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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This is more of a "what I did to my Z this weekend" post.

Intake, wheels, coil overs, camber kits, toe bolts, Tomei Expreme Y-Pipe back exhaust, and bumper tuck. I have resonated test pipes on the way, and yes I know I need a BBK, it's coming but I had enough to do this weekend. So here she is so far.

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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cmcurran5
if that was the case then why are they white? they are used to help you see while backing up
+++1. haha the more you see the less chance you have to hit something while going in reverse.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by zaimer
Looks good I planned on doing this upgrade but I couldn't get my tails off haha. I pulled hard enough to where I was afraid I would break something so I gave up. Did you have any issues?
it's easy. when you take the screws out try to push it to the outside, for example if its driver pushy it to te left not to the front. t has 3 pins they might be a little hard but don't be afraid. hope this helps.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Today I had the brake system flushed.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Washed the Z today. Also buffed my headlights, polished the glass all around, and vacummed.

This coming weekend I plan on changing the motor oil and tranny oil. What types of oil do some of you guys prefer?
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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FYI, reversing lights are white to distinguish from anything else as you're not allowed to have white on the back of a car (direct light, reg plate lights are indirect)

Yes, they can obviously help in very dark situations for vision, but that's not their purpose, a lot of cars only had a very small light on one side.
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Aero mods, figured the core support behind these openings didn't need air. Brake cooling ducts will be drilled into the block off later.

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:04 AM
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^
I like the arrow pointing to the tow hook.

"Because racecar."

I don't see the splitter anywheres though!
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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car fully detialed..took home third place at nismo fiesta car show. drove the **** out of it at the twisted sisters cruise.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo350z#0310
^
I like the arrow pointing to the tow hook.

"Because racecar."

I don't see the splitter anywheres though!
2nd pic, you can see the splitter off the car and standing up on end in the garage.

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What it looks like on the car
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
Today I had the brake system flushed.
Did you have it flushed at a shop? I'm debating on whether I'm going to do my clutch fluid myself.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Laughing_Man
Did you have it flushed at a shop? I'm debating on whether I'm going to do my clutch fluid myself.
I had it done at a shop. Didn't really have time to do it myself.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by The_Laughing_Man
Did you have it flushed at a shop? I'm debating on whether I'm going to do my clutch fluid myself.
Easy as can be. Just buy a brake squeeze pump at NAPA or an automotive place. Plug up the pump in this order 1. rear right 2. rear left 3. front right 4. front left caliper. For each one once plugged up, loosen bleeder screw. Pump brakes until no air bubbles can be seen. Tighten bleeder screw. Move to next caliper. Make sure you top off brake fluid continually.

Edit: Actually this is for the Brembos. Not sure if you have different. Standards couldn't be much harder. lol

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo350z#0310
Easy as can be. Just buy a squeeze pump at NAPA or an automotive place. Plug up the pump in this order 1. rear right 2. rear left 3. front right 4. front left caliper. For each one once plugged up, loosen bleeder screw. Pump brakes until no air bubbles can be seen. Tighten bleeder screw. Move to next caliper. Make sure you top off brake fluid continually.

Edit: Actually this is for the Brembos. Not sure if you have different. Standards couldn't be much harder. lol
Buy a motive pressure bleeder, so much better than wasting money on the autozone or whatever brand crap.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Buy a motive pressure bleeder, so much better than wasting money on the autozone or whatever brand crap.
^ This.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Washed and waxed it. Meguiars ultimate liquid wax
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Dude, I did my first few mods this weekend. Advance auto was having a sale on performance parts. First off I managed to get a steal of a deal on a set of light weight aluminum Z tire valve covers. Next those really cool chrome stick on vents where on sale so I got 2 sets. one for the front brakes and one for the rear. I think the best deal I got was for the triple windshield wipers with spoilers for added down force. It was a great weekend. I'm looking for Dyno results and will post them soon. Seriously I really feel it's performing much better already. Oh I forgot I also washed the car. Oh and I waxed it , Well most of it. Can't wait til next payday.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nacho Z
Dude, I did my first few mods this weekend. Advance auto was having a sale on performance parts. First off I managed to get a steal of a deal on a set of light weight aluminum Z tire valve covers. Next those really cool chrome stick on vents where on sale so I got 2 sets. one for the front brakes and one for the rear. I think the best deal I got was for the triple windshield wipers with spoilers for added down force. It was a great weekend. I'm looking for Dyno results and will post them soon. Seriously I really feel it's performing much better already. Oh I forgot I also washed the car. Oh and I waxed it , Well most of it. Can't wait til next payday.
You trolling.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nismo350z#0310
Easy as can be. Just buy a brake squeeze pump at NAPA or an automotive place. Plug up the pump in this order 1. rear right 2. rear left 3. front right 4. front left caliper. For each one once plugged up, loosen bleeder screw. Pump brakes until no air bubbles can be seen. Tighten bleeder screw. Move to next caliper. Make sure you top off brake fluid continually.

Edit: Actually this is for the Brembos. Not sure if you have different. Standards couldn't be much harder. lol
Originally Posted by terrasmak
Buy a motive pressure bleeder, so much better than wasting money on the autozone or whatever brand crap.
What about for the clutch fluid? I'm draining the stock fluid and replacing it with Motul 600 and installing a stainless steel line.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Laughing_Man
What about for the clutch fluid? I'm draining the stock fluid and replacing it with Motul 600 and installing a stainless steel line.
The motive bleeder also works great on the clutch. Just needs 2 people, it doesn't lock, you need a second person to hold the cap on with pressure applied.
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