davey_83 Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Lewis Schwier said: Best sounding 350z set up imo! Cheers pal, yeah it sounds like nothing else so so pleased with the noise. Sadly she's at bit poorly causing smokey tips, the dreaded spark plug gasket gone - new valve covers please. Tarmacsportz Black Friday sale 😃 Yuk Surfaces all cleaned up Hopefully no more oily tips 👍 Edited December 11, 2022 by davey_83 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Put a little heat through ol' girl this morning, roads were dead 👌 - Varrstoen - Continental SC6 - Brembo - 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Lighting was perfect for the wheel photo at the bottom. Best photo of your varrestons so far! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 Whilst waiting for my new VVT solenoid gaskets to arrive, thought I'd drain the oil catch can ahead of the Spring service. Rather that lot collected here, than sucked through the intake as a warm mist. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) Minor update - seems just about everything takes an age to arrive from overseas. The side that wasn't leaking was found to be in worse condition and instead of previously being replaced, was sealed up. Passenger side Drivers side Whilst off thought I'd clean and polish my carbon engine cover. Edited January 13, 2023 by davey_83 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay zee Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 16/10/2016 at 15:06, davey_83 said: Plenum spacer by Wasso Was like a kid at Xmas, awesome bit of kit and very very well made. Used the Motordyne guide which helped especially with the reassembly torque setting and sequence. Difficulty level 2/5 http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG_20151206_093929_edit_zpssedltc93.jpg Strut brace and engine cover off and quick orientation. http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG_20151206_094111_zpsqkspzwc2.jpg http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG_20151206_095331_zpsgtoxyqbp.jpg Very clean underneath for 75k I thought too. http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG_20151206_095837_zpsng1xmpxt.jpg Torqued down in order an in stages, using the underside of the brake reservoir cover I placed the bolts down to represent the location of the bolt in situ. This provided a quick reference for fitting the new bolts as I know which length bolts went where at a glance. http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG_20151206_101937_zpspivpyzqr.jpg http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG_20151206_101946_zpsrroywieh.jpg Run up to a car meet up Nottingham with a couple mates. http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/12001030_898827906867451_4318583495515955229_o_zpsodpbbfnp.jpg Who said the VQ35 is bad on juice..... http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG-20151004-WA0003_zpszkvejgok.jpg Next came my B&M shift knob out of my last car, works well with the Z33. http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG_20151227_092302_zpskxsdle9f.jpg http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u427/davey_boi83/DB%20Nissan%20350z%20GT/IMG_20151227_092247_edit_zps9g1g6zvw.jpg I prefer home bargains to b&m😏😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Car ever so slightly pulls to the left with steering wheel off centre to the right, so this morning planned to take it down to my local Kwik Fit for wheel alignment. Before doing so thought it prudent to fine tune the ride height and check tyre pressures. Measurements from the bottom of the alloy to top of the arch were in cm NSF 59.5, OSF 59.6, NSR 60.1 & OSR 60.4 Figured one turn needed on the passenger rear to level out the back, which should also dip the drivers side front also ever so slightly. Very close fit when jacking up from the rear. Opportunity to check as it's been a couple of winters since fitting the suspension, still very clean and tidy with no moisture build up at all. Releasing the tension on the lock ring and it turns by hand. Wipe down of the exhaust also while it was up. Headed out this morning to be one of the first in the queue and surprisingly the car tracks true. Steering wheel straight ahead and on a flat surface actually hard to find, no pulling - result!! As it was off Edited January 28, 2023 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1en Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Your slight ride height adjustment may well have sorted the tracking naturally. which seems the case. Having setup my car (ride height/camber/toe etc) too many times to mention over last 5 years its always surprising how just small adjustments effect the handling. I remember when mine was pulling slightly to the right, when we looked at the setup one side at the front was about 0.25 degree more camber than the other 3.0 to 2.75 just evening them out instantly got rid of the pulling. Obviously when a car is polybushed/stiffened/lowered on sticky tyres everything is magnified as well. so your lowering one corner will have increased the camber slightly and in turn changed the toe slightly resulting in countering whatever was causing the slight pulling. Result 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Yeah definitely. I remember old Almera GTi whereby the front hub assembly had two nut and bolts one on top of the other which held the MacPherson strut. The top mount for it had elongated holes and you could easily add camber to one side in error. You would have to pull the hub outwards and nip the nut up to get a neutral position. Ever since then I knew slight changes in camber can affect steering alignment. On the rear of the Z I raised the passenger side a touch which would have reduced the camber. All part of the fun with adjustable suspension. Edited January 28, 2023 by davey_83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Today's quick common issue fix 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) Another interior lunchtime job complete. Been meaning to sort this for years, all better now. Looking forward to the reduced wind noise 😅 Edited February 3, 2023 by davey_83 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Good job there. Amazing how much damage the sun can do to plastics over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 It's the little details. Least now the next time it goes in for MOT or wheel alignment, the tech will know where reverse is 😅 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 (edited) Thought I'd give CarChem Lockdown sealant a try. Lack of use and correct wash technique meant there's been very little maring or contamination build up requiring claying or tar remover. Washed and dried, this was then applied in cross hatch motion a couple panels at a time given the low single digit temperatures. It's currently sitting on top of my go to drying aid Turtle Wax hybrid sealant, albeit a few weeks old. These will either compliment each other or il be left with little to no protection in a months time. Very nice to use, easy on easy off however can imagine in the Summer months would dry on the surface rather quickly. Left it on the rear glass a tad longer than idea and the rainbow flashing proved a little firm to buff off. Edited March 1, 2023 by davey_83 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 Couple of mine from today's club meet. I sure hope everyone else's cars gives them tunnel vizion. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) Annual service time, P2 due however as I have a reusable multilayer foam panel filter, a quick shake n vac was all that's needed. Wipers rotated and tyre pressures checked. Having replaced the valve covers recently, I was shocked to see the amount of oil which remains in the heads regardless of whether the sump plug was in or out. Effectively there's always a handover of 12 month old oil that'll contaminate the new and continue for another stint. I had the idea to carry out a flushing oil change and as I was going from Castrol Edge back to Millers Trident, I wanted a minimal handover. New oil put in and ran for 20mins before draining. Oil filter removed and drained also. Nismo vs HKS Hybrid Flushing oil on the left, 12 month old oil on the right. To think that flushing oil I'd have asked to look after my engine for the next 12 months 😳 Fresh oil poured in for the second time, ran for a couple minutes and I've never seen the dip stick so clean. If you've never done it, for the price of a tub of oil do it - she's worth it Edited April 3, 2023 by davey_83 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodgeevans Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I bought a spare oil for this reason, wanted to get as much old oil out as possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 Annual Winter decontamination wheels off wash Up on axle stands, wheels off for a thorough clean front and back. Lugs nuts left to soak in Liqui Moly Rostlöser Before of the grime Had a sneak at the coilovers Various detailing brushes with Bilt Hamber Touchless 5:1 All the suspension nooks and crannies had a go over too, before being protected with ACF-50 NSR 50/50 Cleaned, dried and protected Bodywork after the arches: Pre wash Rinse Two bucket wash AutoGlym Magma *iron fallout remover Wash Rinse *tar and clay not needed Auto Finesse Tripple CarChem Lockdown Sealant 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansburger Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Oehh. I like what I see! 💪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) Not sophisticated enough to have a button to make the exhaust louder, have to get the spanners out 😁 Motordyne XYZ sports cat swapped out for a 3' stainless straight pipe, for that brighter sound. Longlife pipe I had made up needed some Dremel attention, as the merge on the y pipe has a sleeve. I took a few mm more than what was needed, to allow for heat expansion. Went out for a drive and to get some fuel ready for Sunday. It might be due to me not having driven her for 3 weeks or the night air, bit she does feel noticeably livelier beyond 4000rpm. Sounds even more AMAZING now too. Edited April 21, 2023 by davey_83 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Schwier Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Those coilover sleeves are well good! Also your car must sound insane now 🤩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansburger Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Not sure what the difference is between sport cats and straight pipe. But the difference between OEM cats and sports cats is noticable! So it is possible the Z feels a bit more alive now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Few of the ol' girl from last night's Daikoku event @ C&M 🔰 always a great evening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) Sadly couldn't make it to Japshow, so to cheer myself up went for an evening drive out to the Cotswolds. Edited May 15, 2023 by davey_83 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 More teeny changes, had a few broken/odd clips around the scuttle that wanted changing out for the correct ones Nissan use. The silver oil and rad caps, got painted to match the theme. Engine bay cleaned ahead of the anniversary event in Gaydon. Who doesn't love protected wheels 🤷🏽♂️ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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