What have you done for your Z today?
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Installed Stillen exhaust on the car. Lucky for me my neighbor has a lift. Very happy with it. Now need decide if a tune is worth it with my current bolt-ons (exhaust, intake, plenum spacer).
Last edited by AJ2003; 07-11-2022 at 02:59 AM.
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khnitz (07-12-2022)
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The mouse screen is installed on the rear cabin vents. I first tried installing them by passing them back through the opening in the trunk and pulling them back in place, but there was not enough clearance with the "cage" in place, and the initial RTV I used didn't hold. So, I did have to remove the rear bumper to install them properly. And, I used my favorite adhesive caulk ( Polyseamseal ) to hold the "cage" in place - they are now firmly secured.
And, when I removed the rear bumper cover, 2 of the upper retaining clips shattered and I found that the left and ride side brackets were rusted to pieces (gotta love the rust belt). So, I've ordered those pieces and will be putting it all back together once it arrives. In the meantime, the audio system installation continues...
And, when I removed the rear bumper cover, 2 of the upper retaining clips shattered and I found that the left and ride side brackets were rusted to pieces (gotta love the rust belt). So, I've ordered those pieces and will be putting it all back together once it arrives. In the meantime, the audio system installation continues...
Last edited by khnitz; 07-13-2022 at 04:42 AM.
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And now I've finished the mouse-proofing of the Fresh Air Inlet under the cowl.
I added 1/4 metal screen, cut-to-fit and painted black.
And then added the filter medium. Following the lead from a Youtube video on this, I also used 3M WEB Charcoal filter from Home Depot and cut it to fit.
And Also cut and attached the plastic reinforcement grid from the filter kit (not sure that this is really necessary, given the metal screen I installed.
This is the filter kit that I used.
I added 1/4 metal screen, cut-to-fit and painted black.
And then added the filter medium. Following the lead from a Youtube video on this, I also used 3M WEB Charcoal filter from Home Depot and cut it to fit.
And Also cut and attached the plastic reinforcement grid from the filter kit (not sure that this is really necessary, given the metal screen I installed.
This is the filter kit that I used.
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bre240z (07-18-2022)
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Removed the headliner in order to apply sound absorbing mat. There was evidence of the mice hanging out up there, too (sigh). Well, at least I'll have it cleaned up and will know it's been taken care of once it is all reassembled.
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Installed the sound absorbing mat on the roof, then cleaned and reinstalled the headliner.
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Hey Khnitz! That YT video on the filter was probably the one I made =D
I have since modified my blower box to fit a proper cabin filter per another YT video. Nissan Altimas of the same vintage as the 350Zs have a cabin filter that fit perfectly, the trouble is installing. You have to drop the entire blower box (not fun or easy). Next time I make a visit to pick n pull. I'll see if I can check out the blower box in a 2-door Altima, I have a sneaking suspicion they are nearly identical to the 350Z.
While you have your front cowling off, you should take some time to sand and repaint your battery hold down bracket. Mine was starting to rust and corrode. A little sanding and some Rustoleum Satin Black (Lowes or HD) really keeps things looking new. Takes very little time (maybe 30 min). I see yours is in really rough shape (the bottom 90 degree brackets that make contact to the battery sides). If you let that continue, you won't have any solid metal left to hold the battery secure.
Cheers!
-Icer
I have since modified my blower box to fit a proper cabin filter per another YT video. Nissan Altimas of the same vintage as the 350Zs have a cabin filter that fit perfectly, the trouble is installing. You have to drop the entire blower box (not fun or easy). Next time I make a visit to pick n pull. I'll see if I can check out the blower box in a 2-door Altima, I have a sneaking suspicion they are nearly identical to the 350Z.
While you have your front cowling off, you should take some time to sand and repaint your battery hold down bracket. Mine was starting to rust and corrode. A little sanding and some Rustoleum Satin Black (Lowes or HD) really keeps things looking new. Takes very little time (maybe 30 min). I see yours is in really rough shape (the bottom 90 degree brackets that make contact to the battery sides). If you let that continue, you won't have any solid metal left to hold the battery secure.
Cheers!
-Icer
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khnitz (07-22-2022)
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While you have your front cowling off, you should take some time to sand and repaint your battery hold down bracket. Mine was starting to rust and corrode. A little sanding and some Rustoleum Satin Black (Lowes or HD) really keeps things looking new. Takes very little time (maybe 30 min). I see yours is in really rough shape (the bottom 90 degree brackets that make contact to the battery sides). If you let that continue, you won't have any solid metal left to hold the battery secure.
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Today after years of neglecting the Z. I cleared and restored the yellowing/oxidation on the headlight. Started w/ 800 grit, then 1500 & 3000. Once done wet sanding the headlight, I used Meguiars ultimate compound, then moved on to polish, then waxed. Xpel headlight film protection will arrived this coming Tue. Here's the result. Sorry for a crappy pix.
Cloudy/foggy/yellowish/ & somewhat scratched.
Driver side
Passenger side
And heres the finished results.
Cloudy/foggy/yellowish/ & somewhat scratched.
Driver side
Passenger side
And heres the finished results.
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Last edited by khnitz; 07-24-2022 at 02:49 AM.
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I'm continuing the work on my stereo upgrade. I lined the first rear speaker cavity with noise mat yesterday. I need to mount the amplifier before I finish lining the other side.
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Driver's window motor finally failed at 40k miles. Replaced it with a cheapo amazon one, works great! Then the passenger door handle fails. Sigh* Also got the z a new stable mate, 22 wrx.
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khnitz (07-27-2022)
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Looks right, not the best angle, but I think it's fine. Here's a show of how I ran my Goodridge SS lines (Front Right wheel). Slightly different setup, Goodridge kits copy the factory setup with the hard mounted line blocks for sharp angle changes. Stoptech, Z1, and others do not. Both work fine, but I did have rubbing issues with my Stoptech front SS lines because of this. Just some minor adjustments needed to keep the line movement while turning in check.
-Icer
-Icer
Last edited by icer5160; 07-28-2022 at 08:55 AM.
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I finally settled on a spot to mount the amplifier for my stereo upgrade. It's a 5-channel Infinity, and I fit it at the top of the added glovebox behind the driver's seat. More detail here:
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-build...l#post11083078
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-build...l#post11083078
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mr. sparco (07-30-2022)
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they were fine, but soft pedaled at first. I had to bleed the brakes not once, but twice. then found out the passenger line had a flared nut bolt loosing pressure. Tightened it to spec, and it functioned like it should for a brake upgrade with oems.
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Reinstalled the rear bumper cover after installing a backup camera to feed to my Kenwood headunit. I had to replace the rusted bumper hanger brackets on each side, too. I added another pass-through gromment to bring the camera connections inside the body. Also, it may be mentioned elsewhere, but I found it easiest to turn the plastic 1/4-turn fasteners that help hold each side of the bumper from inside the cabin. And then on reinstalling the cover, I locked those retainers onto the cover, and then pushed them into place on the body.
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That's pretty clean. I installed a rear camera a while back which utilizes one of the license plate bulb housings. Where did you get yours?
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khnitz (08-02-2022)
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I still have a ton to do to get it all back together. I have to finish removing the interior carpeting so I can deep clean it and the floors underneath (f!@#ing mice!). And I have to finish routing all the wires and apply more sound deadening mat before reinstalling everything.
Last edited by khnitz; 08-04-2022 at 07:41 AM.