What have you done for your Z today?
05-13-2012, 11:33 AM
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Sorry for the Fifteenth century camera. 
Stopped by FedEx last night. Just need to get some coilovers, then I can install all of it!
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Stopped by FedEx last night. Just need to get some coilovers, then I can install all of it!
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05-13-2012, 11:48 AM
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Tried cleaning the driver's side window motor. The motor had so much gunk in it. WTF, this is like my 2nd or 3rd motor. Nissan? 
Now it won't work. What a PITA. I can't find my receipt for the motor which has a so-called lifetime warranty, so now I'll have to buy a new motor.
Also washed the car for the first time in weeks (rain finally stopped). I'm going to buff the car next.
Now it won't work. What a PITA. I can't find my receipt for the motor which has a so-called lifetime warranty, so now I'll have to buy a new motor.
Also washed the car for the first time in weeks (rain finally stopped). I'm going to buff the car next.
05-13-2012, 12:07 PM
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Tried cleaning the driver's side window motor. The motor had so much gunk in it. WTF, this is like my 2nd or 3rd motor. Nissan?
Now it won't work. What a PITA. I can't find my receipt for the motor which has a so-called lifetime warranty, so now I'll have to buy a new motor.
Also washed the car for the first time in weeks (rain finally stopped). I'm going to buff the car next.
Now it won't work. What a PITA. I can't find my receipt for the motor which has a so-called lifetime warranty, so now I'll have to buy a new motor.
Also washed the car for the first time in weeks (rain finally stopped). I'm going to buff the car next.
05-13-2012, 01:42 PM
#1504
Got my cruise control light indicators working with a touring model's gauge cluster 
. This also signaled the end of a month long project of changing the interior's LEDs to blue and red accents.
Also gave her a thurough interior cleaning, not limited to removing the seats to get at the 5 years worth of crud and sand that has built up
. This also signaled the end of a month long project of changing the interior's LEDs to blue and red accents. Also gave her a thurough interior cleaning, not limited to removing the seats to get at the 5 years worth of crud and sand that has built up
05-13-2012, 05:28 PM
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https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...version-9.html
lbz is the originator of the led conversion tutorial. I came up with a slightly different way of changing the rotary dial pointer LEDs (06-08 cars).
If you contact him he can give you a .pdf of the entire process. I'm actually looking at changing the key tumbler surround lighting as well.
blackcatcustoms made me the new gauge backings.
lbz is the originator of the led conversion tutorial. I came up with a slightly different way of changing the rotary dial pointer LEDs (06-08 cars).
If you contact him he can give you a .pdf of the entire process. I'm actually looking at changing the key tumbler surround lighting as well.
blackcatcustoms made me the new gauge backings.
05-13-2012, 06:21 PM
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how hard was it? I like that blue, but I also am very fond of the amber.
05-13-2012, 06:28 PM
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It only really takes a steady hand, a few tools, and patience:
1) Adjustable Heat Soldering Station, not soldering iron: http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=15860+TL would be a good cheap choice.
2) A magnifying headband: http://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Mu...4&sr=8-3-spell
3) Tweezers
4) Solder + Flux Pen
Watch some youtube videos on SMD led soldering and you should be good to go
05-13-2012, 06:39 PM
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Yeah, after that explanation, I'm going to avoid the new dash lights. lol
05-13-2012, 06:48 PM
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I have Weller WP-80 soldering station with a bunch of different tips which makes a world of difference when doing these kinds of projects (was $450 soldering station when new).I reflashed my base model's ecu with a cruise control enabled ROM a little while ago and got cruise control working. The cruise indicator lights will not work without swapping the actual gauges with a higher model's, so i purchased a touring model's gauges from a salvage yard for $100 and got the required LEDs and background.
The hardest part on my 07 was changing the A/C control's lighting. The main cluster was pretty darn easy. Having Uprev Cipher to reset the gauge needles was a beautiful thing.
05-13-2012, 06:49 PM
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For me it was very easy but i've been soldering mod chips on consoles back to the Sega Dreamcast days. On a scale I'd say a 5, not terribly hard but def need some smaller component soldering experience.
It only really takes a steady hand, a few tools, and patience:
1) Adjustable Heat Soldering Station, not soldering iron: http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=15860+TL would be a good cheap choice.
2) A magnifying headband: http://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Mu...4&sr=8-3-spell
3) Tweezers
4) Solder + Flux Pen
Watch some youtube videos on SMD led soldering and you should be good to go
It only really takes a steady hand, a few tools, and patience:
1) Adjustable Heat Soldering Station, not soldering iron: http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=15860+TL would be a good cheap choice.
2) A magnifying headband: http://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Mu...4&sr=8-3-spell
3) Tweezers
4) Solder + Flux Pen
Watch some youtube videos on SMD led soldering and you should be good to go
From the way it sounds to me, your avatar fits you perfectly.
You seem to be quite the handy-man.
I only wish I had the knowledge and experience to change my dash lights, looks great man.
05-13-2012, 10:31 PM
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I drove it home from the car dealership.
It's an 08 enthusiast with 65k miles, and I got it for 16k in San Antonio. I had a G6 and totalled it at the fault of a 71 year old man in a red F-150 about a month ago. I've been reading threads on this site for a couple weeks now and can't wait to get started with the mods.
It's an 08 enthusiast with 65k miles, and I got it for 16k in San Antonio. I had a G6 and totalled it at the fault of a 71 year old man in a red F-150 about a month ago. I've been reading threads on this site for a couple weeks now and can't wait to get started with the mods.
