What have you fixed/upgraded lately?
10-09-2011, 12:18 PM
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What have you fixed/upgraded lately?
year
fixes
upgrades
upcoming
* should be within 2 months or so
04'
fixes
- changed stock thermostat to Nismo (old one was dying)
- dangling sideskirt fix
- window motor replace for the 3rd time (this time went with OEM)
Upgrades
- kenwood dnx8120 from 5120
- new rear speakers. Pyle 2 way (not bad, good reviews, cheap)
- nismo radiator cap
upcoming
- uneven tire wear (adjust camber/toe)
- new tires
- bbk
fixes
upgrades
upcoming
* should be within 2 months or so
04'
fixes
- changed stock thermostat to Nismo (old one was dying)
- dangling sideskirt fix
- window motor replace for the 3rd time (this time went with OEM)
Upgrades
- kenwood dnx8120 from 5120
- new rear speakers. Pyle 2 way (not bad, good reviews, cheap)
- nismo radiator cap
upcoming
- uneven tire wear (adjust camber/toe)
- new tires
- bbk
10-09-2011, 02:58 PM
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2006
Problem
My sway bar bushing were worn out, causing a loud popping noise from the front tires/under the car.
Fix
Instead of ordering oem replacements or polyurethane busings, I ordered Hotchkis sway bars for the front and the rear. The benifit of Hotchkis is that they come with polyurethane busing which are stronger than the ruber bushing from the factory, which eventually dry out and crack. Another thing is that the Hotchkis sway bars can be adjusted for tighter settings and they look cool. lol
I also recently changed the rear differential fluid and exhaust gaskets because they were leaking (carbon build up around the exhuast bolts)
Upgrades
I too recently (Thursday) went with a Kenwood monitor, all new alpine speakers, custom box w/ 2 rockford fosgate p2 subs
Upcoming
Im thinking of getting a cjm fuel return with 600cc injectors and a retune, hopefully before thanksgiving. I also want to get my bent wheel fixed next week
Problem
My sway bar bushing were worn out, causing a loud popping noise from the front tires/under the car.
Fix
Instead of ordering oem replacements or polyurethane busings, I ordered Hotchkis sway bars for the front and the rear. The benifit of Hotchkis is that they come with polyurethane busing which are stronger than the ruber bushing from the factory, which eventually dry out and crack. Another thing is that the Hotchkis sway bars can be adjusted for tighter settings and they look cool. lol
I also recently changed the rear differential fluid and exhaust gaskets because they were leaking (carbon build up around the exhuast bolts)
Upgrades
I too recently (Thursday) went with a Kenwood monitor, all new alpine speakers, custom box w/ 2 rockford fosgate p2 subs
Upcoming
Im thinking of getting a cjm fuel return with 600cc injectors and a retune, hopefully before thanksgiving. I also want to get my bent wheel fixed next week
10-09-2011, 03:48 PM
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Year 2006
Fixed
Serviced
Upgraded
HEL Braided Clutch line
SuperPro Lower Compression Bushes
SuperPro ARB Bushes front and rear
Upgraded all fluids, gearbox, clutch, brake, engine and LSD
Upcoming
Fit Carbon Central Dash
Fit Custom oem triple gauge to A-Pillar
Fit Gauges
New Boots for the Alloys
Alignment
Fixed
Serviced
Upgraded
HEL Braided Clutch line
SuperPro Lower Compression Bushes
SuperPro ARB Bushes front and rear
Upgraded all fluids, gearbox, clutch, brake, engine and LSD
Upcoming
Fit Carbon Central Dash
Fit Custom oem triple gauge to A-Pillar
Fit Gauges
New Boots for the Alloys
Alignment
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10-09-2011, 06:56 PM
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05
Fix
-None
Upgrades
-dna motoring Hks replica exhaust
-Topspeed Resonated test pipes
-5/16 spacer
-nitto 555
-hawk brake pads
-Tien S techs
-ichiba v2 25mm rear wheel spacers
-Nismo LMGT4s
Upcoming
-JWT pop charger
-Osiris Uprev Tune
-TopSpeed headers
-10 or 15mm wheel spacers up front
Fix
-None
Upgrades
-dna motoring Hks replica exhaust
-Topspeed Resonated test pipes
-5/16 spacer
-nitto 555
-hawk brake pads
-Tien S techs
-ichiba v2 25mm rear wheel spacers
-Nismo LMGT4s
Upcoming
-JWT pop charger
-Osiris Uprev Tune
-TopSpeed headers
-10 or 15mm wheel spacers up front
10-09-2011, 07:03 PM
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Year: 2005
Fixed: Front lower control arm (the bushing tore off.... those damn bushings....)
Upgrades: Borla TD exhaust/Stillen intake
Upcoming: ??? coilovers*...
* if anyone has any suggestion, pm me or suggest?
budget around 1000, mostly DD with rarely drift/track/autocross. looking for adjustable, true coilover.
Fixed: Front lower control arm (the bushing tore off.... those damn bushings....)
Upgrades: Borla TD exhaust/Stillen intake
Upcoming: ??? coilovers*...
* if anyone has any suggestion, pm me or suggest?
budget around 1000, mostly DD with rarely drift/track/autocross. looking for adjustable, true coilover.
10-09-2011, 07:15 PM
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2007
Fixed:
tire pressure light was on, put air in tires. no leaks found.
upgrades:
stubby antenna
plasti-dip'd emblems
upcoming:
replace leaky rear seal in tranny
black out amber reflectors on front bumber
black out reverse lights
make taillights a tiny bit darker (not black out, 1 coat of nightshade)
Fixed:
tire pressure light was on, put air in tires. no leaks found.
upgrades:
stubby antenna
plasti-dip'd emblems
upcoming:
replace leaky rear seal in tranny
black out amber reflectors on front bumber
black out reverse lights
make taillights a tiny bit darker (not black out, 1 coat of nightshade)
10-09-2011, 07:23 PM
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04 (owned for about a year now)
Fix
- replaced driver side window motor and regulator (DIY)
- driver side-view mirror (been loose and squeaky for some time. removed the panel and realized a nut was missing so threw on a new one)
- replaced passenger side reflector LED
Upgrade
- eurostyle flip key fob
- interior dome LED
- rear plate LED
- Reverse lights LED
Upcoming
- restore rims (sand and PC)
- spacers (25mm front and 30mm rear)
- carbon fiber wrap center console
- high pressure rear hatch struts
- tein engine dampeners
- new floor mats
- 06+ headlights and tail lights
- nismo v2 front bumper
- engine dress-up
Fix
- replaced driver side window motor and regulator (DIY)
- driver side-view mirror (been loose and squeaky for some time. removed the panel and realized a nut was missing so threw on a new one)
- replaced passenger side reflector LED
Upgrade
- eurostyle flip key fob
- interior dome LED
- rear plate LED
- Reverse lights LED
Upcoming
- restore rims (sand and PC)
- spacers (25mm front and 30mm rear)
- carbon fiber wrap center console
- high pressure rear hatch struts
- tein engine dampeners
- new floor mats
- 06+ headlights and tail lights
- nismo v2 front bumper
- engine dress-up
10-09-2011, 07:29 PM
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my turn
2008 original owner
recent:
true dual
injen long tubes
hellwig sways
innovate wideband
chargespeed carbon rear
nismo v2 spoiler
nismo front lip
plasti dipped emblemes
toyo t1r rear
eagle rsa front
up comming :
tommarow oil change
next sat uprev tune
sound system
2008 original owner
recent:
true dual
injen long tubes
hellwig sways
innovate wideband
chargespeed carbon rear
nismo v2 spoiler
nismo front lip
plasti dipped emblemes
toyo t1r rear
eagle rsa front
up comming :
tommarow oil change
next sat uprev tune
sound system
10-09-2011, 07:53 PM
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This looks like fun...
'03
Fixed
-Replaced broken windshield
-Fixed and repainted dented roof
-Fixed broken wheel bearing
Upgraded
-Pioneer AppRadio
-Interior trim wrapped in Di-Noc by Don Nguyen (tried it myself, looked awful)
-CF Vented hood
-New oem fenders
-Carbon Creations N-2 front bumper
-Knock-off HKS Hi-Power exhaust
-Tinted windows
-Painted oem wheels black
-changed interior LEDs to white and red/replaced gauge face plates
-2x JL 8wv2's in sub box behind rear speakers
-CF Nismo shift ****
Future Upgrades
-Espelir GT lowering springs (sitting in my closet, no time to replace)
-Eventual wheel upgrade + wide tires
-Possible Nismo-style wing, but I'm unsure on that one
-Upgrade door and rear speakers to nicer ones
-Replace seats or at least buy custom seat covers
-06+ headlights and possibly tailights
-CAI
-Supercharger/Trubo/TT (way way future...)
**Yes, all the upgrades were in the last 2 months. I've only owned the car for about 2.5 months, so I got a lot of the stuff done right away :P **
'03
Fixed
-Replaced broken windshield
-Fixed and repainted dented roof
-Fixed broken wheel bearing
Upgraded
-Pioneer AppRadio
-Interior trim wrapped in Di-Noc by Don Nguyen (tried it myself, looked awful)
-CF Vented hood
-New oem fenders
-Carbon Creations N-2 front bumper
-Knock-off HKS Hi-Power exhaust
-Tinted windows
-Painted oem wheels black
-changed interior LEDs to white and red/replaced gauge face plates
-2x JL 8wv2's in sub box behind rear speakers
-CF Nismo shift ****
Future Upgrades
-Espelir GT lowering springs (sitting in my closet, no time to replace)
-Eventual wheel upgrade + wide tires
-Possible Nismo-style wing, but I'm unsure on that one
-Upgrade door and rear speakers to nicer ones
-Replace seats or at least buy custom seat covers
-06+ headlights and possibly tailights
-CAI
-Supercharger/Trubo/TT (way way future...)
**Yes, all the upgrades were in the last 2 months. I've only owned the car for about 2.5 months, so I got a lot of the stuff done right away :P **
10-09-2011, 08:21 PM
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Upgraded my 08 Touring with Injen true dual,Stillen high flow cats,Stillen gen 2 dual intakes,Skunk 2 High pressure radiator cap,GT Spec mid brace after removing stock cat support, and minor weight reduction.
10-09-2011, 08:48 PM
#17
03
Fixed: Regular maintenance
Upgrades:
Greddy TI-C Single
Motordyne 5/16 Plenum Spacer
Alpine 10" X Type
Pioneer AVH P3200
Planet Audio 3000W Amp
Upcoming:
D2 12 Pot Front BBK
Carbonetics Triple Disk Clutch
Motordyne XYZ Pipe
AAM Test Pipes
Forgestar F14s 19"
Tein S Tech Springs
AMS Short Shifter
Self Tune with Cobb AP
and some serious maintenance work......
Fixed: Regular maintenance
Upgrades:
Greddy TI-C Single
Motordyne 5/16 Plenum Spacer
Alpine 10" X Type
Pioneer AVH P3200
Planet Audio 3000W Amp
Upcoming:
D2 12 Pot Front BBK
Carbonetics Triple Disk Clutch
Motordyne XYZ Pipe
AAM Test Pipes
Forgestar F14s 19"
Tein S Tech Springs
AMS Short Shifter
Self Tune with Cobb AP
and some serious maintenance work......
10-09-2011, 09:55 PM
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03
Fix
I believe I siezed a caliper today.
Upgrade
Swapping the V1 wing for an APR GT300 in the next week.
Fix
I believe I siezed a caliper today.
Upgrade
Swapping the V1 wing for an APR GT300 in the next week.
10-11-2011, 09:36 AM
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2006 roadster
fixes
- front brakes were squealing. Upgraded to DBA 4000 rotors and Hawk HPS pads
upgrades
- s2k antenna
- titanium shift ****
upcoming
- rear brakes started squealing...
. Ordered same setup. Waiting for rotors to ship from Cali
- install replacement interior door handles. Current ones are all scratched up
- window tint
- considering blizzaks, but my car did fine during the 2 snowstorms last year
fixes
- front brakes were squealing. Upgraded to DBA 4000 rotors and Hawk HPS pads
upgrades
- s2k antenna
- titanium shift ****
upcoming
- rear brakes started squealing...
. Ordered same setup. Waiting for rotors to ship from Cali- install replacement interior door handles. Current ones are all scratched up
- window tint
- considering blizzaks, but my car did fine during the 2 snowstorms last year
10-11-2011, 09:40 AM
#20
05'
Fix:
TIMING CHAIN RATTLE - Fixed via pre-oiler - so far so good.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...attle-fix.html
Both belts replaced
Fixed broken Nav door
Upgrades
JWT Popcharger
Kinetix Intake Manifold
20MM spacers
iSimple Ipod install
Upcoming
ART pipes
Motordyne Shockwave
Osiris Tune
Fix:
TIMING CHAIN RATTLE - Fixed via pre-oiler - so far so good.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...attle-fix.html
Both belts replaced
Fixed broken Nav door
Upgrades
JWT Popcharger
Kinetix Intake Manifold
20MM spacers
iSimple Ipod install
Upcoming
ART pipes
Motordyne Shockwave
Osiris Tune
Last edited by JERZ350; 10-11-2011 at 09:41 AM.