What did you do with your Z today? 🙋🏻‍♂️

[Neutr0n]

It’s Winter time up here in Canada so
I put my 2024 Performance Z into hibernation. Sure looking forward to driving it in the Spring!

ill you track it next summer?

 

[24PZ]

ill you track it next summer?

I don’t track mine but some of our members of the Edmonton Z car club track theirs.

 

[sdktheway]

got some quick jacks on black friday and put the all season tires on for a few months so i can keep driving around and not have to worry about freezing cold temps. Coming up on 42,000 miles now

 

[Nis Mo Z]

So my red Nismo mirror cap decal didn’t last long when I put it on my carbon mirror caps. But if any of you guys want to purchase an aftermarket variant in many different colors for $19 plus shipping I found a company named, Premium Auto Styling that’s a way better deal than $330 for some decals.

 

[ZillaZ]

got some quick jacks on black friday and put the all season tires on for a few months so i can keep driving around and not have to worry about freezing cold temps. Coming up on 42,000 miles now

I have QJ's too. Are you just using the standard blocks that come with it on the pinch welds when lifting? Thats what I had been doing but looking for a better solution.

The "official" QJ pinch weld blocks are too deep in the cuts I am afraid to use them on the Z.

I made a thread about it here: https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/lifting-the-z-or-any-vehicle-with-pinch-welds.3617/

 

[sdktheway]

I have QJ's too. Are you just using the standard blocks that come with it on the pinch welds when lifting? Thats what I had been doing but looking for a better solution.

The "official" QJ pinch weld blocks are too deep in the cuts I am afraid to use them on the Z.

I made a thread about it here: https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/lifting-the-z-or-any-vehicle-with-pinch-welds.3617/

that's a great question! I'm still waiting on the final box so I haven't actually used them yet

 

[Exquisite_Red]

Looks great! where is the front center jack point ?

There’s a little round “nub” that sticks down on the front subframe. However, my low profile jack couldn’t reach it, so I picked up the Cusco jack assist ramps. Can reach it no problem with the ramps.

 

[thesilverbullet]

I have QJ's too. Are you just using the standard blocks that come with it on the pinch welds when lifting? Thats what I had been doing but looking for a better solution.

The "official" QJ pinch weld blocks are too deep in the cuts I am afraid to use them on the Z.

I made a thread about it here: https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/lifting-the-z-or-any-vehicle-with-pinch-welds.3617/

The vertical pinch weld is not designed to lift the car. The deep cut out is what you need to prevent damage to the vertical pinch weld. There is a reinforced pad welded into the body for lifting. It’s located just inside of the pinch, see link below for pictures. Also take a look at your oem jack for an example of how a jack should interface with the lifting pad.

Plastic trim - since the car’s lifting pad is lower than the outside plastic trim, the jack’s pad will clear the plastic trim - as long the jack’s pad sits flat and parallel to the contact point on the car. Ideally the jack’s pad would have a step on the outside to make sure it clears the plastic trim similar to the oem jack.

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/t...any-vehicle-with-pinch-welds.3617/post-124585

 

[ZillaZ]

The vertical pinch weld is not designed to lift the car. The deep cut out is what you need to prevent damage to the vertical pinch weld. There is a reinforced pad welded into the body for lifting. It’s located just inside of the pinch, see link below for pictures. Also take a look at your oem jack for an example of how a jack should interface with the lifting pad.

Plastic trim - since the car’s lifting pad is lower than the outside plastic trim, the jack’s pad will clear the plastic trim - as long the jack’s pad sits flat and parallel to the contact point on the car. Ideally the jack’s pad would have a step on the outside to make sure it clears the plastic trim similar to the oem jack.

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/t...any-vehicle-with-pinch-welds.3617/post-124585

Perfect thank you! Next time I will use the pinch weld adapters. Sounds like they are supposed to be deep cuts

 

[Lvckv99]

So my red Nismo mirror cap decal didn’t last long when I put it on my carbon mirror caps. But if any of you guys want to purchase an aftermarket variant in many different colors for $19 plus shipping I found a company named, Premium Auto Styling that’s a way better deal than $330 for some decals.

Nice. Thanks! Would the color be gloss red or satin red?

 

[Nis Mo Z]

Nice. Thanks! Would the color be gloss red or satin red?

It's satin red for Nismo oem on the mirror but I chose gloss red for my CF mirror caps.

 

[tractng]

Did the first oil change at 1,672 miles. Been keeping it under 4,000 RPM for the break in, so revving it out for the first time since I brought her home in March was fun!

Went ahead and installed a Fumoto valve and the Z1 undershroud while I was down there, and then took a glamour shot since I had her out of the garage!

I just bought the valve too after seeing your post. Had them on most of my previous cars. Still need to do my first oil change (its about 6600 miles ).

 

[Gadgetech]

Took advantage of the great weather in Ga today and washed her up.

2 things:

1. I need to decide what I’m going to do to get rid of this dried on glue. I’d prefer to clean it off before polishing.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Anyone have suggestions on a cool license plate surround?
   

 

[Ikazuchi6]

Was messing around on the car today since it hasn't been driven for 6 weeks. My eyesight is good enough now I decided to take it around the block.

But I checked the battery first, I was surprised to see corrosion on the battery hold down. Cleaned that up but also noticed it's NOT a maintenance-free battery. WTF. Pulled the plugs, most were a bit low. Cleaned up the corrosion, filled with water, put it all back together.

Flat footed the accelerator pedal to spin the motor without starting it. I guess the tires got low and triggered a couple lights on the dash. With the car running and me airing up the tires, the flashers kept coming on.

I had touched the battery cables together to clear any memory...I felt like the car should have pulled harder than it was so now was a good time to reset. But my phone and garage code still worked so I'm not sure if it did anything? However, the car feels stronger than I remember even though it was 68° outside. So maybe?

 

[Ikazuchi6]

Took advantage of the great weather in Ga today and washed her up.

2 things:

1. I need to decide what I’m going to do to get rid of this dried on glue. I’d prefer to clean it off before polishing.
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Anyone have suggestions on a cool license plate surround?
   

Curious what the glue is from?