Lol, okay well if thats what you meant, then yes its a money pit. Once it hits you its all done for. Its a great car to customize and make your own.

 

Sounds like the throw out bearing, and is a typical "we-can't-fix-that-under-warranty" deal on the 350Zs. My G had it, and both of our Zs have it. Don't worry about it, and don't fix it.

 

I recommend using 303 Aerospace protectant. It gives you SPF 40 and water beads. It's pricey but for the cost of a top and it lasts. www.303products.com

 

hey man i live in socal area too. i take classes at uci so im there for the most part. there are some great mountain drives a little down south. we should definitely organize a cruise man. it would be awesome!

as for vinyl top care, is there anything we can do to restore the color? my uncle bought my 350z and passed it on to me, but he didnt take care of the top and its damaged a bit.

 

Check this out:

How-To Detail Convertible Tops

Proper care of your top is essential in my opinion.

 

Good article, JMT - thanks for the link.

Didn't think about getting the dust out, but that makes sense.

 

oh wow, this article is amazing. thanks!

 

Add some sway bars, Hotchkis for me, upgrade the exhaust and HFC, nismo and Berk here, a little more suspension work more nismo and gt spec tie rod bars and you have your very own personal drug. Its a habit that you will not be able to shake. I had it so bad that in the winter, I bought a coupe.

 

I bought my 2004 in October and I still have not gotten the smile off my face when I drive it. I have found a great way to get the water off the top after a wash, the Shamwow rag takes it right off. Not much better than a good towel on the painted surfaces however.

As far as mpg goes I live where you can cruise at 80 and get about 24.1. Car does not seem to care if is 91 Octane Chevron or 94 Octane Sinclair with 10% Ethanol. The mileage is much better at 65 but I will not drive in the slow lane for 2 mpg.

 

That is EXACTLY what i meant.... here is my story.

friend of mine gets 5 cars from an auction. one of them is a black 04 coupe. He approaches me and aske me if I want it... I buy it at a very affortable price. He made no money on it. I drove it for some months and liked it... I still have my other vehicles. One day Im driving home with the Z and another Z flashes the ligths... it was daytona blue and it was CLEAN... I liked the color better than my black one so I started looking for the blue one... but it had to be a ZR. Found it and got it... kept both for a while and then had to sell the black one... i had 5 cars and 4 were 2 seaters. Sold the black Z coupe and also one of my first gen RX-7.
Started working on the blue ZR and since I got it...

VeilSide Version III body kit
VeilSide Version II spoiler
Black top conversion - did not like the blue top so I changed it for a black one
Staggered 20x10 rear/ 20x9 front Axis Se7en MOD with Toyo Proxes T1R
Color matched eyelids
PIAA fog lights
Custom two tone leather interior
MOMO e-brake handle w/ MOMO handbrake boot
MOMO shift ****
MOMO floor grids
Polished Intake Plenum
MotorDyne Iso thermal plenum spacer
Jim Wolf Technologies Pop-charger
Fast Intentions Intimidator True Dual exhaust with resonated tips –polished stainless steel
Fast Intentions resonated test pipes
ACT Clutch and Flywheel
UTEC computer w/ tune








As you can see... money pit.... but I am enjoying it...

 

And so are we

 

^ thanks !!!

Nice seeing you at the 370Z rally... it was fun.