Winter maintenance, upgrade, repair
10-11-2012, 07:51 AM
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Winter maintenance, upgrade, repair
So over the winter my car will be getting some tlc when I bought it the car was in rough shape. I have started cleaning it up but it needs more work so I made a list of things I plan to do over the winter. If anyone has suggestions on parts it would be appreciated.
Zspeed aluminum undertray - ~Done~
New wheel liners - ~Done~
Front bumper repainted - ~Done~
Camber arms - SPC - ~Done~
Toe Bolts - SPC - ~Done~
Steering rack / Alignment - ~Solved~
Stop tech front brake kit - ~Done~
Rear brakes - OEM ~Done~
Hatch Struts - ~Done~
Nismo floor mats - ~Done~
JDM clear corners - ~Done~
Double din headunit - 349$
Transmission fluid - ~Done~
IP Diff Brace - 199$
Exhaust leak - ~Done~
Polish plenum - ~Done~
Blue Silicone hoses - Mishimoto - ~Done~
Blue Grounding kit - ~Done~ (Thanks to TuckerE36)
Blue zeetoyz fluid caps - ~Done~
Motordyne 5/16 Plenum spacer - ~Done~
Motordyne Art pipes - ~Done~
Injen cold air intake ~Done~
Osisris tuner ~Done~
JD Racing Tuning 400$ -
RJM Clutch bracket - ~Done~
Belts - ~Done~
Spark plugs ~Done~
Coolant flush - ~Done~
Zspeed aluminum undertray - ~Done~
New wheel liners - ~Done~
Front bumper repainted - ~Done~
Camber arms - SPC - ~Done~
Toe Bolts - SPC - ~Done~
Steering rack / Alignment - ~Solved~
Stop tech front brake kit - ~Done~
Rear brakes - OEM ~Done~
Hatch Struts - ~Done~
Nismo floor mats - ~Done~
JDM clear corners - ~Done~
Double din headunit - 349$
Transmission fluid - ~Done~
IP Diff Brace - 199$
Exhaust leak - ~Done~
Polish plenum - ~Done~
Blue Silicone hoses - Mishimoto - ~Done~
Blue Grounding kit - ~Done~ (Thanks to TuckerE36)
Blue zeetoyz fluid caps - ~Done~
Motordyne 5/16 Plenum spacer - ~Done~
Motordyne Art pipes - ~Done~
Injen cold air intake ~Done~
Osisris tuner ~Done~
JD Racing Tuning 400$ -
RJM Clutch bracket - ~Done~
Belts - ~Done~
Spark plugs ~Done~
Coolant flush - ~Done~
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10-11-2012, 09:20 AM
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That's a lot of stuff.
If your steering wheel isn't straight you have a front end alignment issue. Either it's out of alignment, or the tech that did the last alignment didn't set the wheel completely straight before performing his work.
As for replacing the steering wheel, I wouldn't do it on a street car. You don't want to lose your airbag. And I'd want to keep cruise control and the radio controls.
As for the clutch travel and height, I don't think there's a whole lot you can do. AFAIK the clutch pedal will sit just as high even if you change out the clutch. You can get a small amount of height adjustment with the RJM pedal kit: http://www.rjmperformance.com/350z--g35-kits.html But if you concentrate on lowering the pedal height you'll probably give up the other benefits of the kit(widening the engagement window).
If your steering wheel isn't straight you have a front end alignment issue. Either it's out of alignment, or the tech that did the last alignment didn't set the wheel completely straight before performing his work.
As for replacing the steering wheel, I wouldn't do it on a street car. You don't want to lose your airbag. And I'd want to keep cruise control and the radio controls.
As for the clutch travel and height, I don't think there's a whole lot you can do. AFAIK the clutch pedal will sit just as high even if you change out the clutch. You can get a small amount of height adjustment with the RJM pedal kit: http://www.rjmperformance.com/350z--g35-kits.html But if you concentrate on lowering the pedal height you'll probably give up the other benefits of the kit(widening the engagement window).
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That's a lot of stuff.
If your steering wheel isn't straight you have a front end alignment issue. Either it's out of alignment, or the tech that did the last alignment didn't set the wheel completely straight before performing his work.
As for replacing the steering wheel, I wouldn't do it on a street car. You don't want to lose your airbag. And I'd want to keep cruise control and the radio controls.
As for the clutch travel and height, I don't think there's a whole lot you can do. AFAIK the clutch pedal will sit just as high even if you change out the clutch. You can get a small amount of height adjustment with the RJM pedal kit: http://www.rjmperformance.com/350z--g35-kits.html But if you concentrate on lowering the pedal height you'll probably give up the other benefits of the kit(widening the engagement window).
If your steering wheel isn't straight you have a front end alignment issue. Either it's out of alignment, or the tech that did the last alignment didn't set the wheel completely straight before performing his work.
As for replacing the steering wheel, I wouldn't do it on a street car. You don't want to lose your airbag. And I'd want to keep cruise control and the radio controls.
As for the clutch travel and height, I don't think there's a whole lot you can do. AFAIK the clutch pedal will sit just as high even if you change out the clutch. You can get a small amount of height adjustment with the RJM pedal kit: http://www.rjmperformance.com/350z--g35-kits.html But if you concentrate on lowering the pedal height you'll probably give up the other benefits of the kit(widening the engagement window).
Thanks for the info
The steering wheel I rarely use cruise and I dont have radio controls the only negative is no airbag.. But I have all winter to decide about this.
The clutch when people put in aftermarket clutches the pedal always has shorter travel and of course a more narrow engagement window. I drove a 350z with a jwt clutch and thats exactly what it did.
10-11-2012, 10:27 PM
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Belts
Test pipes I unfortunately don't know what brand these are...
Stoptech kit also came in.
Injen Cold air intake
*Edit got oem belts and decided to go with ART pipes*
Test pipes I unfortunately don't know what brand these are...
Stoptech kit also came in.
Injen Cold air intake
*Edit got oem belts and decided to go with ART pipes*
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RJM Bracket installed.. biggest pain in the ****ing *** spent the whole time swearing the top bolt that goes into the dash is retarded nhwsetgujiwhnuifsauifhnuihefuyaf vboqhwazygrhguhdf 5am in the morning im over tired
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03-04-2013, 02:37 PM
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Update
Does anyone know if the sound the the video is the common 350z noise people refer too or is this out of the ordinary?
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Does anyone know if the sound the the video is the common 350z noise people refer too or is this out of the ordinary?
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03-07-2013, 04:03 PM
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More parts came in today and a shirt I ordered to support my local car group.
Just need the last few items and I'll be ready for summer.
Just need the last few items and I'll be ready for summer.
03-07-2013, 04:07 PM
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Car is being picked up tomorrow to have the front of the car repainted the bumper looks terrible and driver side where the bumper and wheel well meets is completely off.
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03-15-2013, 05:24 PM
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ART Pipes came in. Car should be finished getting repainted on Monday, then its off to my friend at Audio Crew to get a JVC KW-AV61 installed.
03-19-2013, 10:30 PM
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Car came back from bodyshop front end looks great hood, fenders, bumper. If your in Newbrunswick make sure you check out Henry's autobody in Shediac.
Started adjusting the RJM clutch pedal still not sure where I should set it yet but its a big improvement over the stock pedal absolutely. As for my previous post I was over tired and that top bolt really is a bast@ard though.
Once the roads are clear the car is going for the new deck.
After that all that is left is the Tein lowering springs, a diff brace and Osiris Tuner I'm in no rush for the tune though as I'm not sure when my local shop starts tuning.
I have been eyeballing a set of Varrstoen ES1's though.
Anything else you guys suggest for maintenance? I'm thinking bushing but I don't feel like doing it..
Thanks to Mike@CZP for all the help and parts make sure you guys give him a call if you need anything hes EXT 370
Started adjusting the RJM clutch pedal still not sure where I should set it yet but its a big improvement over the stock pedal absolutely. As for my previous post I was over tired and that top bolt really is a bast@ard though.
Once the roads are clear the car is going for the new deck.
After that all that is left is the Tein lowering springs, a diff brace and Osiris Tuner I'm in no rush for the tune though as I'm not sure when my local shop starts tuning.
I have been eyeballing a set of Varrstoen ES1's though.
Anything else you guys suggest for maintenance? I'm thinking bushing but I don't feel like doing it..
Thanks to Mike@CZP for all the help and parts make sure you guys give him a call if you need anything hes EXT 370
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03-26-2013, 12:10 PM
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Installed the ART Pipes, Zspeed undershroud, and SPC Camber arms.
I was going to put my new belts on but they were too long so I looked closer I have an Unorthodox Racing pulley I never knew I had this since I bought the car.
I read these are bad and some people say they are good so should I leave it or put an OEM one on.
I was going to put my new belts on but they were too long so I looked closer I have an Unorthodox Racing pulley I never knew I had this since I bought the car.
I read these are bad and some people say they are good so should I leave it or put an OEM one on.
03-28-2013, 09:56 AM
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Polishing up headlights, best I can get it without replacing them. They're cracked =(.
I used Meguair's ultimate compound on a Porter Cable 7424 if anyone is trying to clean up headlights.
I used Meguair's ultimate compound on a Porter Cable 7424 if anyone is trying to clean up headlights.