New to SoCal, couple of questions, any tips will be appreciated!
06-12-2012, 07:40 PM
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New to SoCal, couple of questions, any tips will be appreciated!
Hey guys, just moved here from Hawaii for my new job, picking up my baby tomorrow!!! Just wondering if anyone has any tips for me, and I have a couple of questions.
My Z is a 2003, touring model, but ever since I bought it back in 2010, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears been having the famous grinding problem if I shift too hard. I never got it fixed because i always figured it would cost alot, but I was wondering if anyone here had this problem or just knows where is a good, reputable, but yet affordable place that I can bring my baby to get this problem fixed.
Second of all, how much would I be looking to spend to get my front bumper painted? It is currently a two-stage custom white. Oh and where?
Thanks a lot guys, I've been reading some threads and it seems like that there are a lot of Z guys down in San Diego, I am, unfortunately, west of LA, are any of you guys around here? I'm down to go cruising sometimes or join the meets if they are not too far lol.
My Z is a 2003, touring model, but ever since I bought it back in 2010, 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears been having the famous grinding problem if I shift too hard. I never got it fixed because i always figured it would cost alot, but I was wondering if anyone here had this problem or just knows where is a good, reputable, but yet affordable place that I can bring my baby to get this problem fixed.
Second of all, how much would I be looking to spend to get my front bumper painted? It is currently a two-stage custom white. Oh and where?
Thanks a lot guys, I've been reading some threads and it seems like that there are a lot of Z guys down in San Diego, I am, unfortunately, west of LA, are any of you guys around here? I'm down to go cruising sometimes or join the meets if they are not too far lol.
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06-12-2012, 08:27 PM
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For any Z related maintenance issues go to Precision Z (http://www.precisionz.com/)
As for paint since your paint is custom a bumper repaint will about around the $550 range for a decent job.
As for paint since your paint is custom a bumper repaint will about around the $550 range for a decent job.
06-13-2012, 07:26 AM
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Im a transplant from Nor Cal to San Diego to now Los Angeles. Socal in particular is one of the biggest hot beds for the car enthusiast scene period. Let alone the Z community.
06-13-2012, 07:34 AM
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....3rd, 4th, and 5th gears been having the famous grinding problem if I shift too hard. I never got it fixed because i always figured it would cost alot, but I was wondering if anyone here had this problem or just knows where is a good, reputable, but yet affordable place that I can bring my baby to get this problem fixed....
you can look for a junkyard transmission for about half that. later year Zs from 06 on should have it.
...how much would I be looking to spend to get my front bumper painted? It is currently a two-stage custom white.
personally, i've taken my vehicle to AutoExplosion in Gardena for paint, Technosquare for parts installation/fabrication/track prep, and have purchased OEM parts from Performance Nissan in Duarte. but there is a plethora of shops here in Socal that do quality work.there is a link of Shops as a Sticky on the top of this SoCal Sub forum, please click there and read around for a reputable shop near you.
06-13-2012, 09:22 AM
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Hahaha thanks a lot guys. I just noticed theres a monthly meet in SFV, the next one is on the 24th so I'll try to make that. I'm pretty excited to explore LA.
Chebosto: thanks for your advice, I think I'm okay with a used transmission, how much is labor usually for a transmission swap?
Is it better to just get a CD009? Or is it okay to get mine fixed?
Thanks guys!
Chebosto: thanks for your advice, I think I'm okay with a used transmission, how much is labor usually for a transmission swap?
Is it better to just get a CD009? Or is it okay to get mine fixed?
Thanks guys!
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06-13-2012, 09:48 AM
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weclome to Socal! i am sure you will love the car scenes here because we got some crazy car meets here, such as krispy kream meet, M&M donut meet, and a lot more . Feel free to pm me if you have any questions
06-13-2012, 11:08 AM
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bacon ftw!!
06-13-2012, 11:57 AM
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transmission labor to swap a transmission would be like 3-5hrs, typical hourly charge would be $75/hr. its like a clutch job.
rebuilt/repair a transmission would be more costly, but you have the option of doing it right and more protection steps like WPC coating the gears, etc.... i think the problem with the 3rd gear grinds were synchro failures..which i think the part cost from nissan makes the new CD009 more appealing. do a search in the Engine subforum. lots of people had the issue...
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