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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BearJew
The door shell. Had a big deep dent, some scratches, and 2 huge door dings so I bought a new door exterior.
I found some good priced exterior door shells here, but they are still $230 + shipping. idk if this is a project you would want to do yourself. Assuming you get the old door off (which I assume would be a pain in the ***), you would need to paint the new shell, and swap all the parts from the old door to the new one, and then re-install it. It would probably look a lot better/ save hours of your time if you had a shop do it. If you found someone willing to do it for $150, I would definitely go with them (assuming you trust them to do a good job).

On a side note, I thought you sold your Z?
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by StuLax18
Anyone have, or know where I can get, the torx driver for the MAF? Sounds like Z's just use screws, well I wasn't so lucky.

Not my MAF, but close enough.


Harbor Freight - get this kit - its only 8 bucks..



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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DFW Z33
I found some good priced exterior door shells here, but they are still $230 + shipping. idk if this is a project you would want to do yourself. Assuming you get the old door off (which I assume would be a pain in the ***), you would need to paint the new shell, and swap all the parts from the old door to the new one, and then re-install it. It would probably look a lot better/ save hours of your time if you had a shop do it. If you found someone willing to do it for $150, I would definitely go with them (assuming you trust them to do a good job).

On a side note, I thought you sold your Z?
Yeah I have a door that's already painted silverstone that I got from slidegood for a little under $500 shipped. Putting the interior panels and electronics back in it should be easy I just need the actual shell put on. It's over 50 pounds! Haha but yeah I was really close to selling it - actually had a buyer with check in hand but I had my mind changed by something and I'll tell you about that sometime
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BearJew
Yeah I have a door that's already painted silverstone that I got from slidegood for a little under $500 shipped. Putting the interior panels and electronics back in it should be easy I just need the actual shell put on. It's over 50 pounds! Haha but yeah I was really close to selling it - actually had a buyer with check in hand but I had my mind changed by something and I'll tell you about that sometime
Well good luck with that door!
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:28 AM
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Hey guys. I just did an oil change last night and today my oil pressure fluctuates A LOT. it drops down to 30 psi and up to 90 psi under normal driving conditions, and at higher RPMs easily breaks 100psi. Before my oil change the pressure tended to sit consistently at or near 60psi. Does this just mean my old oil was really viscous or dirty, or did I mess something up during the change?

My old oil was Mobile 1 10w30 full synthetic.
My new oil is Mobile 1 5w30 full synthetic.
Changed old oil after apprx 4k miles.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DFW Z33
Hey guys. I just did an oil change last night and today my oil pressure fluctuates A LOT. it drops down to 30 psi and up to 90 psi under normal driving conditions, and at higher RPMs easily breaks 100psi. Before my oil change the pressure tended to sit consistently at or near 60psi. Does this just mean my old oil was really viscous or dirty, or did I mess something up during the change?

My old oil was Mobile 1 10w30 full synthetic.
My new oil is Mobile 1 5w30 full synthetic.
Changed old oil after apprx 4k miles.
If I'm not mistaken....the Oil gauge is supposed to fluctuate as the engine builds pressure & decreases in pressure...basically under normal driving conditions it will rise as you are driving.....but at an Idle....it should be low.

So to answer your question.....yes I think it is normal for the oil gauge to do this.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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ok, thanks. I was just curious because my old fluctuation was between 50-70 psi and now it fluctuates between 30-100 psi. i guess im just worrying over nothing, haha
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DFW Z33
ok, thanks. I was just curious because my old fluctuation was between 50-70 psi and now it fluctuates between 30-100 psi. i guess im just worrying over nothing, haha
Don't feel bad lol. My oil pressure sensor went out a couple of months ago so my gauge says I'm always running at over 120 psi lol. If I remember correctly, jakes doesn't even work.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ppat1989
Don't feel bad lol. My oil pressure sensor went out a couple of months ago so my gauge says I'm always running at over 120 psi lol. If I remember correctly, jakes doesn't even work.
Man you guys need to keep an eye on that gauge ! That's your blood pressure of the Z.....if you get it to high for too long...KaPowww !!! bye bye engine.

So what makes that cluster go out anyways ?
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 03:25 AM
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It almost feels surreal to be back at work right now. Especially this early. This is normally my bed time lol and this site is already being annoying and giving me error messages.
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 04:14 AM
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whoa...thats right! dont be falling asleep on the job negra..

See ya this evening sir..
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ppat1989
It almost feels surreal to be back at work right now. Especially this early. This is normally my bed time lol and this site is already being annoying and giving me error messages.
Where do you work? I get to work at 6:30 every morning and it's the best experience ever. Granted I do just come to work and swim all day, haha
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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What's with the double posts ???

Jake I need to talk with you....call me or text me if you can talk.
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DFW Z33
Where do you work? I get to work at 6:30 every morning and it's the best experience ever. Granted I do just come to work and swim all day, haha
I work for an armed security company so I work at alot of different places at many different times of day and night. I usually work night shifts but for the next couple of weeks I'll be doing days at a bank in Frisco.
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Damn you UPS!!! Hurry up and deliver my package!
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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*** Well looky what I get to drive when I go out Cali !!

This is my friend that always has an awesome car...last time I drove his GTR...this time I get to drive his Ferrari 599 GTO ! This thing is gonna be sweet....I can't wait !

Here is the cars lap time at Nurburgring...good video & fun course....I'd Love to drive it some day.

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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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^^ I'm very jelly.
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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whoa chris!! thats going to be syck! you better get some pics of that one..sorry I didnt hit you up earlier - I was a lil busy earlier.. I gots me a new camera.. check it out.. works well, eh?

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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Pat's coils finally on??
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by StuLax18
Pat's coils finally on??
Yeppers. Jake did a badass job as usual. He got evrything on perfect and got the adjustments spot on. Car has a nice stance to it now with out being too low and the best part of it all is that he got it done with no rubbing anywhere after only a couple small height adjustments. He got the rear set perfectly on the first try actually then just had to bring the fronts down a little.
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