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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Congratulations and welcome! Enjoy it.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Congrats

That front tire looks a little low on air
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jduet
Congrats

That front tire looks a little low on air
Yeah it was. I had to put 2 new front tires on right after I bought it because of the insane lack of inside tread. The Discount Tire guys didnt screw the core in the valve stem tight enough.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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OP, did u know there are 350Z forums on the interwebs???








































































Welcome
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
OP, did u know there are 350Z forums on the interwebs???




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Haha, I did realize. Are you referring to the tire tread thing? I knew that the front tires get worn really easily, just wasnt expecting it to be as bad as it was on the one I purchased. I was out of town at the time.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Thanks a lot for all the welcomes! I'm really excited to be a part of the Z community. I cant wait to start personalizing this thing a bit.

Any info on the tranny problem I'm having? Can anyone point me in the direction of some info?
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Locked out of gears? 5at or 6mt?
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Locked out of gears? 5at or 6mt?
6 speed manual. When I first start it in the morning while the engine is cold I cant shift into any gears. I have to let it warm a bit then somewhat "force" the shifter into reverse or 1st gear.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Ya that's a problem. Check fluid?
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Ya that's a problem. Check fluid?
I havent checked it but I plan on changing it really soon. I'm about to order some Redline for the tranny and Royal Purple for the differential. You think that'll help the situation?
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:03 AM
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welcome congrats
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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where in TX?? welcome..

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by boosted806
6 speed manual. When I first start it in the morning while the engine is cold I cant shift into any gears. I have to let it warm a bit then somewhat "force" the shifter into reverse or 1st gear.
are you using the clutch?
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Ya I think that will help.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Bienvenidos hombre
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