@@SamFisherK ive done this too many times. My exhaust it literally bent out of place lmao! Also i cracked my front bumper the day i got my Z Cause i didnt realize how low it was
Thanks for the great videos! When the kids came along, I stopped buying 2 door cars. Now, they're old enough to drive, so I bought myself an 03 touring (today). I'm glued to your videos! Thanks for all you do!
@@TALONATER I rather watch something informative and what the title is about not how someones day went or what they ate that morning LOOK SQURREL,,,,,,, you get the point lol thanks for the vids
SOLID SOLID SOLID channel on 350z and G35 builds, i CONSTANTLY reference people to your channel if they are looking for specific things done to their Z for the SHEER amount of things you cover its incredible and i have a nice backup of all your vids just in case i ever need them you got a sub for life
Great points mate, and I’ve had to replace the clutch because of excessive use in traffic here. Replaced both door handles although the first one was done by the $tealer$hip for an insane $300! Did the other myself with a spare from eBay for $10! And that door-leg-crush is real! 🙀
There's more than 8 things on my list of not to do to my -Z-. Your #1 is also my #1 but definitely #2 should be to check your oil level depending on your driving habits or if you daily your VQ35. VQ35 family here and all of them get a little low. Just sold our Maxima, G35 sedan(daily), FX35(the Mrs.'s) and 350z. Maintenance and quality fluids and parts is key to the longevity of this machines. Good content.
Hahahaha thank you for the reminder man I already hit my front lip on a curb at work luckily it barely scraped cause stock height. I never wanna stick out but I'm going to now xD
On the parking thing i found that if you look out your window n see your sideview mirror, let the curb or parking block just come into view under that mirror. I gaurantee you will be in the perfect parking every time you do it that way. Not too far away n not touching either. 👌
Many say you don't have to warm up a car anymore...however; my Cadillac CTS V-Sport locks you out of higher revs/engine load until the engine is at a proper temperature so I am siding with a warm up is always good.
Absolutely whoever is telling you that doesn't know anything about an engine and how long it takes it to get to Normal operating temperature I think some people just assume it just automatically happens the second you turn the key lol cars have definitely changed over the years however an engine and how it operates and lubricates itself is still exactly the same 👍
Spicolli from FTs@RMH does a car review, lol, thats a compliment, man👍. I have a 04, put as much money into as I origionally bought it for. Quite a bit!
The 350Z HID headlight bright setting actually doesn’t turn the ballast/bulb on and off. The HID headlamps actually use a shutter system that blocks the light. When the brights are engaged the shutter opens allowing more light (The bulb’s actual intensity never changes). You can hear the actuators do this when you engage/disengage the bright function. It’s a very cool design, like pop up headlights but the magic happens inside the headlamp housing. Another reason the 06+ headlamps are so expensive!
As for the doors, 100% true! The door stops/regulators on these are notorious for wearing out fast. Luckily they are fairly cheap and easy to replace. The same P/N is used for both sides. After my leg and/or elbow got smashed dozens of times I cracked and purchased new regulators. Massive quality of life improvement! Even holds the door open when parked on my inclined driveway.
about the fuel pumps you are wrong mate. fuel pumps are cooled by the fuel running inside them not surrounding them. having said that it doesnt matter if the gas is at the lower part. what does matter however is that due to the movement of the car you have fuel moving around the gas tank so basically you are risking leaving the fuel pump without touching any fuel and yea ..that would gradually burn it up
what is do for parking is most cars have a front that is longer that the 350z.. so i align my seat to the other car besides me.. never hit a curb yet g
hey bro, great video... what type of build are you doin on your 350z ? i just bought a 2005 anniversary edition and im not sure where i should start. just trying to get some idea's on how to keep her reliable and bullet proof ?
Awesome thanks man, also my friend jus said something about turning off the anti theft before I pull the motor, but I unplugged the battery an started unhooking sensors before he told me that. What should I do?
I've owned my Z Roadster for 9 years and I was contemplating selling it, but everytime I drive it, I love it. If I plan to keep the Z until it actually dies, I hope they become beautiful classics like the 280Z. Considering the age of the car, getting a few compliments here and there actually shows how well the car has ages considering the first models were seen in 2002.
i didnt do cams but i hear 272's are the way to go if your cam lift goes over 11.0 mm you must upgrade your valve springs also on the intake side if your lift goes over 11.0 mm theres a chance your piston may come in contact with your valve when the evtc advaces the timing if this is your case its highly recommendedthat you recess the pistons for adequate clearance thats all i know 👍
Yea that's what I got I my end also as far as the 272. But yea I'm thinking about having my headers ported an polished an changing the lifters Cam lobes an bearings while I'm at it. I jus got my JimWolfTech clutch kit in mail so get that put in on Monday an see what that does. Prolly have the z1 Ecu tune pretty soon too which I heard was either 300 or 600. Can z1 get rid of my chrismastree dash while theyre doin the Ecu tune for emissions an mpg
oh man your gonna love the jim wolf setup you should consider the rjmperformance clutch pedal as well its soooo amazing also its 300 for a mail in reflash as for the lights the cel is the only one they can ditch i have a video for removing all those lights 👍
Hello brother, love to watch your videos! Tell me please, do you suggest to buy Nissan 350Z 2007 with rev up engine and 130 000 kilometres in 2023? It has few modifications like K&N cold air intake, full sports exhaust, brembo callipers, slotted and drilled rottors, semislick tyres, rays rims, full service history and it's accident free, still with original paint, the price is 4000 dollars! It's with GCC specs Gulf Region! Any new videos coming out anytime soon? Cheers Buddy
Good tip on the fuel pump. I think there is a misconception in the 'car community' that having it as low as you can get away with is idea "because racecar" and "weight reduction" where these knuckleheads are driving it like they stole it.
Hey what's up bro unfortunately I have no idea what my 0 to 60 is sorry honestly it's probably terrible because my car is so light now I have major traction issues ☹️
Got a Maxima with a VQ35DE and I put ethanol-free gas with octane booster every time I fill up and my anxiety attacks me if my gas shows less than a quarter of a tank!!
My 1st z used to smash my shin but my new one the door magically dosent have that problem. I still treat it like it does though cause ive busted my shin way to many times with my old one.
I've been driving for 14 years now and always drive till gas light comes on or close to it before fill ups and never had a fuel pump issue in any car i've owned. shoot my first car i got at 16 was a 96 maxima and i ran that thing out of gas a number of times and because i was low on cash in high school i always put 10 bucks in at a time so basically i drove that thing 85% of the time under a quarter tank. drove that car over 100k miles. still ran fine when i sold it but it was rusting out and i was then 23 yrs old at time(215k miles). great car and never an issue with the fuel pump. cant say i run cars out of gas anymore, but certainly drive em til gas light comes on, still never an issue. guess i'm lucky. also, I've learned to back in to parking spots with my 350z so not to tear up the front bumper.
thatbluezguy yeah I know the amount of salt WV put on their roads is enough to rust any car. Was just asking for future reference. From WV stationed in NM but will be coming back. Thanks for the reply looking forward to the content brother
Thanks man and yes the amount of salt they put out is scary so i just park it occasionally going out when the snow melts and then immediately washing it 👍
Question regarding #7, I have a g37 coupe and I will at times flash my high beams to signal other traffic to go etc. Does doing this actually negatively impact the longevity of my lights?
G35 have bi-xenon HID’s. It moves a flap letting light out higher down the road. Its not doing anything to the ballast/bulbs. Now wear on the solenoid or whatever moves those flaps (never really looked) is probably increased. Cant say ive heard of those going out tho
I'm not super savy when it comes to vehicles, but I would compare the fuel pump/gas to 1/4 issue to that of the human body. Would you drink water only if you were parched? Of course not, so treat a vehicle the same way :)
How can you stand the echo and vibrations in the cabin with no insulation/headliner/interior paneling of any kind? On my stripped 280z the vibration is terrible for a daily. Literally shakes my head...can feel the frequency in your brain
there is no vibration there is no echo I have zero issues with anything that you're saying you experience only thing I experience is an insanely loud car in the cabin other than that it's a perfectly smooth ride if you watch some of my videos I do a cruise with the GoPro in the cabin and you can hear it's dead silent and the GoPro sits perfectly still 👍
@@TALONATER that's crazy. Well the 280 is missing all glass and doors. Windshield, everything lol. Probably reason why I got echo and you don't. Like listening in a can...but with the sweet vq exhaust note (^=
How many gallons does your car hold? I looked it up online and seen that it’s 20 gallons. I got my Z at around 130,000 miles and when I fill it up (when the E light comes on the gas gauge and dte starts flashing to almost 0 miles) it only fills to 10-11 gallons when I go to the gas station. Just wondering if anyone else has this problem? Also when I fill up the gas gauge only goes to 3/4. Is this a sensor issue? Thanks guys, I’m new to the Z community and the car community really. So sorry for my ignorance haha
i never dreamed i would own a 350z it was an accident i was searching for a mitsubishi eclipse the newest ones well i seen they had 280 hp but fwd well i said hmmm see what nissan has i seen 350z as an option i was like yeah right whatever and BOOM i found a few 350z's in the same price range as my eclipse dream and thats what i chose and holy shizzle its gotten out of control ever since 😆😆😆
my personal opinion is it will be just fine others will argue with me but if it actually does damage to your engine wouldnt they have taken it off the shelves years ago 🤔
Won’t hurt anything. Higher octane just helps stop premature detonation due to high compression/heat. You can always go high octane, race/track fuel is 100 octane in CA. But never go low octane with a high compression engine! You can destroy your engine FAST!
Mine is an 05 touring a step below the track model Oh so you bought a brand new 03 when they came out nice i take it you never daily it or you are just the luckiest 350z owner ever 🤣 also your handles are not all metal there aluminum 👍
thatbluezguy I don’t daily it. I used to for a few years when I bought it only. It only has 110k in 16 years. Probably one of the cleanest original ‘03’s left on the road. Still pristine interior, just some light rusting on the underbody. Aluminum is metal, though. 😂
I forgot to put plastic after the aluminum here you go also your handles are not all metal there plastic and aluminum take them off the car and look at the inner pieces 👍
Chris Forsberg did it to his drift 350z idk how but recently I’ve seen TJ Hunt do it as well. I think it would be cool seeing someone show everyone else how to make it work. I was thinking about doing it my self but am tight on cash with college in the way. I also heard that it’s a decent fit in the 350z.
370z dash is way better in my opinion since it’s one huge piece instead of the 3 piece 350z dash that makes weird noises when you drive and looks like crap held together with rubber bands lol
@@TALONATER carfax scared me when I bought her..... 9 previous owners, all out west and 2 to 3 month summer owners so luckily zero rust on the underbody... but I have definitely done the most damage with all of them put together 😂😂😂 and she's not going anywhere else
Bruuuuh, the plastic yo! 🤦🏻♂️ And to ANYONE attempting to remove their rear strut bar cover, just buy a new one in advance so u don’t get too mad lol, it is LITERALLY designed to break, the right side plastic rivet mount Is much wider, causing extreme leverage to bend It in the middle when it pops out as the left side holds strong. A trap to force u into buying a $200 piece of glass/plastic alloy replacement.
All I know is the a pillars are definitely not designed to be removed from the car I broke every tab on mine and now the car dumps water inside constantly luckily I don't have any carpet inside anymore ☹️
Anyone that laughs at you for checking your parking has never dealt with a body shop. When a 14 day repair turns into 94 days, they give you the car back with torn up leather interior, and their paint cracks 1 year later because they put a bunch of bondo under the paint it readjusts your attitude real quick.
Having owned my 06 G35 coupe for 12 years, some of this stuff you speak of is BS. For instance, while I only have 75k with 20k being just last year, I've regularly used my car as my "safe space" when I just want to listen to the radio or smoke and probably have hundreds of hours with my door open [and yes, it's a shin smasher] but it has yet to 'sag'. Also, interior scratches exists, but you'd also avoid sitting in the seat because we know what happens - my driver seat is torn and funky. Anyway...
Hey bluezguy, Minh here. I blew my motor so I was really hoping you might know where to get a reliable used motor. I have about 1200 to spend. Please help me.
Ahh, I'm either going to get the headlights you got or 2006 OEMs. For my 2003, do you know if the 06 are compatible? An was it easy to put your Depo? Didn't need anything else? It was just plug in play?
there is some wire swapping well the plug itself is different from 03 to the 06 up the depo's were crazy easy to install just got to swap the wiring harness over and your good to go should you decide on the depo's fyi there a quarter the price of oem's i got a full how to install video 👍
What are you talking about the two minutes is for oil to fully circulate the entire engine which is what protects the engine from damage waiting for the oil to "heat up" does nothing you dont have a gauge to show you engine temp you only see coolant temp which doesn't have to be at normal operating temp other wise everybody would have to warm ther cars up for 15 to 20 minutes on cold days completely unnecessary unless you just want heat but if thats the case just drive a few blocks after the initial two minute warm up do your research here are some facts for you >>> In the thick of winter, the common wisdom is that when you are gearing up to take your truck out in the cold and snow, you should step outside, start up your engine, and let it idle to warm up. But contrary to popular belief, this does not prolong the life of your engine; in fact, it decreases it by stripping oil away from the engine's cylinders and pistons. In a nutshell, an internal combustion engine works by using pistons to compress a mixture of air and vaporized fuel within a cylinder. The compressed mixture is then ignited to create a combustion event-a little controlled explosion that powers the engine.When your engine is cold, the gasoline is less likely to evaporate and create the correct ratio of air and vaporized fuel for combustion. Engines with electronic fuel injection have sensors that compensate for the cold by pumping more gasoline into the mixture. The engine continues to run rich in this way until it heats up to about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. "That's a problem because you're actually putting extra fuel into the combustion chamber to make it burn and some of it can get onto the cylinder walls," Stephen Ciatti, a mechanical engineer who specializes in combustion engines at the Argonne National Laboratory, told Business Insider. "Gasoline is an outstanding solvent and it can actually wash oil off the walls if you run it in those cold idle conditions for an extended period of time."The life of components like piston rings and cylinder liners can be significantly reduced by gasoline washing away the lubricating oil, not to mention the extra fuel that is used while the engine runs rich. Driving your car is the fastest way to warm the engine up to 40 degrees so it switches back to a normal fuel to air ratio. Even though warm air generated by the heater core will flow into the cabin after a few minutes, idling does surprisingly little to warm the actual engine. The best thing to do is start the car, take a minute to knock the ice off your windows, and get going, Also hopping into your car and gunning it straightaway will put unnecessary strain on your engine. It takes 5 to 15 minutes for your engine to warm up while driving, so take it nice and easy for the first part of your drive. Performance cars often enforce that process with a graduated rev limiter-you don't get full RPM until the engine is up to temperature. Knowledge is power 👍
@@TALONATER Temp gauge means nothing in this case; once rpms reache 1100 at idle, you're good. Drive it normally BUT avoid full throttle until the oil is at actual operating temperature [around 212F] - it takes longer than you think; around 14 miles of steady driving.
From a fellow Z owner-- you are absolutely legit and badass. These vids are essential and appreciated.
Thanks man I appreciate it 👍
I have become accustomed to the Terror Z catching my shins in the door. It's like it's giving me a hug.
I love you ❤
U gimme a hug too?
@@cindyfrances345 sure will every waking second of our lives 😘
Is that so? Well where are you? Get to all that embracing u be talking about.
@@cindyfrances345 Roger that 👍
The door thing yes but front bumper is no excuse, it is written law for car guys to always reverse in
thats a very good idea man thanks
What if you smash your exhaust on a curb?
@@SamFisherK ive done this too many times. My exhaust it literally bent out of place lmao! Also i cracked my front bumper the day i got my Z Cause i didnt realize how low it was
Thanks for the great videos! When the kids came along, I stopped buying 2 door cars. Now, they're old enough to drive, so I bought myself an 03 touring (today). I'm glued to your videos! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much man I really appreciate that it means a lot to me 🙏
glad you’re back brother 🤝
I’ve got a prosthetic left leg so no smashed shins for me 😆
wow thats insane bro
Wow! You went pretty far for that car!
Same bro ! Lmao i still drive stick I have a special mode on my leg i still ve baging gears !
Haha! Awesome 🤣
Thank you for sharing these tips! I found them very helpful :)
thank you 👍
The 1/4 tank tip is very helpful for me because i always put gas when my car is empty. Thank you
Your welcome 👍
like your vids quick and to point and technical..... others are trash ty man
Thanks bro that means a lot to me 👍
@@TALONATER I rather watch something informative and what the title is about not how someones day went or what they ate that morning LOOK SQURREL,,,,,,, you get the point lol thanks for the vids
@@TheFlyingWrench888 lol I got you bro 👍
SOLID SOLID SOLID channel on 350z and G35 builds, i CONSTANTLY reference people to your channel if they are looking for specific things done to their Z for the SHEER amount of things you cover its incredible and i have a nice backup of all your vids just in case i ever need them you got a sub for life
thanks man means alot to me 👍
Great points mate, and I’ve had to replace the clutch because of excessive use in traffic here. Replaced both door handles although the first one was done by the $tealer$hip for an insane $300! Did the other myself with a spare from eBay for $10! And that door-leg-crush is real! 🙀
$300 😱 ...hey man they get us all at least once until were comfortable working on our cars ourselves 👍
Them doors are actually a safety hazard 😂
yes sir i agree 👍👍👍
@@TALONATER g35 coupe doors the same. leg bash n self close.
I live under a quarter tank tho
Y’all forgot about the trunk door 🤕
Oh shit you're right bro when the shocks go bad I bashed my head many a times 👍
I graduated high school 2020💪🏼 and I’m a buy a 350Z been wanting one for so long and these tips are gonna help me out thanks man💪🏼
Congratulations on graduating bro 👏👏👏 and good luck on getting your 350Z 👍
Did you buy it yet?
Great Video!
thanks man absolutely love your channel 👍
Good vid man...I smashed that like button like a door on my left shin...
😂😂😂 thanks bro 👍
There's more than 8 things on my list of not to do to my -Z-. Your #1 is also my #1 but definitely #2 should be to check your oil level depending on your driving habits or if you daily your VQ35. VQ35 family here and all of them get a little low. Just sold our Maxima, G35 sedan(daily), FX35(the Mrs.'s) and 350z. Maintenance and quality fluids and parts is key to the longevity of this machines. Good content.
Thanks bro and you're 100% right 👍
I'm a new Z owner, and it's also my first car, thank you for this!!
#8. I installed a bumper cam for that reason. It works great.
Nice thats a great idea 👍
Interesting stuff! Thx
👍
This is an excellent video.
thanks man 👍
love the epi stove dude ... :)
one of a kind 👍
Hahahaha thank you for the reminder man I already hit my front lip on a curb at work luckily it barely scraped cause stock height. I never wanna stick out but I'm going to now xD
It happens man 👍
Good video my man!
thanks man 👍
Wish i had a z and great video !
Thanks bro and start saving bro 👍
On the parking thing i found that if you look out your window n see your sideview mirror, let the curb or parking block just come into view under that mirror. I gaurantee you will be in the perfect parking every time you do it that way. Not too far away n not touching either. 👌
i will try that next time for sure thanks man 👍
Many say you don't have to warm up a car anymore...however; my Cadillac CTS V-Sport locks you out of higher revs/engine load until the engine is at a proper temperature so I am siding with a warm up is always good.
Absolutely whoever is telling you that doesn't know anything about an engine and how long it takes it to get to Normal operating temperature I think some people just assume it just automatically happens the second you turn the key lol cars have definitely changed over the years however an engine and how it operates and lubricates itself is still exactly the same 👍
Spicolli from FTs@RMH does a car review, lol, thats a compliment, man👍. I have a 04, put as much money into as I origionally bought it for. Quite a bit!
nice man 👍
#4 tho... I've bruised my shin a hundred times lol
lol that pain is real 😖
Yo sorry but I'm glad I found out about the front bumper and parking before I got a new lip good info tho.Thank you
Anytime bro 👍
The 350Z HID headlight bright setting actually doesn’t turn the ballast/bulb on and off. The HID headlamps actually use a shutter system that blocks the light. When the brights are engaged the shutter opens allowing more light (The bulb’s actual intensity never changes). You can hear the actuators do this when you engage/disengage the bright function. It’s a very cool design, like pop up headlights but the magic happens inside the headlamp housing. Another reason the 06+ headlamps are so expensive!
As for the doors, 100% true! The door stops/regulators on these are notorious for wearing out fast. Luckily they are fairly cheap and easy to replace. The same P/N is used for both sides. After my leg and/or elbow got smashed dozens of times I cracked and purchased new regulators. Massive quality of life improvement! Even holds the door open when parked on my inclined driveway.
about the fuel pumps you are wrong mate. fuel pumps are cooled by the fuel running inside them not surrounding them. having said that it doesnt matter if the gas is at the lower part. what does matter however is that due to the movement of the car you have fuel moving around the gas tank so basically you are risking leaving the fuel pump without touching any fuel and yea ..that would gradually burn it up
i recently watched a video explaining that i never knew that thanks for the correction 👍
what is do for parking is most cars have a front that is longer that the 350z.. so i align my seat to the other car besides me.. never hit a curb yet
g
nice ill try that 👍
Wow! Never thought of that.
hey bro, great video... what type of build are you doin on your 350z ? i just bought a 2005 anniversary edition and im not sure where i should start. just trying to get some idea's on how to keep her reliable and bullet proof ?
7 years of abuse here bro 👍
Tip #6 Helped me a ton my dumb ass was using the clutch every 2 seconds.
😂
Same with leaving your hand on the stick at lights if in gear.
Agreed 💯
9 don't rest you're hands on the gear knob
nice add on bro 👍
Why not?
@@thomasberry8012 wears out synchros insanely quick
But u need to if you want shift quick
cloud ix thats for almost every manual car
Where’d you get those vented fenders from? They look 🔥
I got them from a company called Seibon 👍
Love the car man, is that the track 350? Whered you get all the carbon panels?
Thanks man its not a track model its a touring six speed all the carbon is seibon and i purchased all the carbon from www.thmotorsports.com
Awesome thanks man, also my friend jus said something about turning off the anti theft before I pull the motor, but I unplugged the battery an started unhooking sensors before he told me that. What should I do?
if you unplugged the battery there's no power, if there's no power the ecu will have no idea your doing anything at all your good 👍
You should do a video on the Z’s weight reduction.
i did a top 15 weight reduction mods (350z) video 👍
Knew most of this, but I did learn a couple of things. Where did you get the cf lip and the harness bar?
seibon cw style lip www.thmotorsports.com the harness bar is a k harness bar modified by me i cut the legs off its from www.enjukuracing.com 👍
Thanks! Love the build
I have my 350z for 13yrs now and i wouldnt change it . Its inngreat condition . Amaizing cars
Wow 13 years amazing 👍
I've owned my Z Roadster for 9 years and I was contemplating selling it, but everytime I drive it, I love it. If I plan to keep the Z until it actually dies, I hope they become beautiful classics like the 280Z. Considering the age of the car, getting a few compliments here and there actually shows how well the car has ages considering the first models were seen in 2002.
Yes sir there popularity has really only just begun now that anyone can afford them 👍
this guy is so underrated, like bra so many viewers like subscribe to the dude
Hey bluezguy, I'm looking at tomie camshafts an I was wondering if there's a right size to get, or any advice will help.
i didnt do cams but i hear 272's are the way to go if your cam lift goes over 11.0 mm you must upgrade your valve springs also on the intake side if your lift goes over 11.0 mm theres a chance your piston may come in contact with your valve when the evtc advaces the timing if this is your case its highly recommendedthat you recess the pistons for adequate clearance thats all i know 👍
Yea that's what I got I my end also as far as the 272. But yea I'm thinking about having my headers ported an polished an changing the lifters Cam lobes an bearings while I'm at it. I jus got my JimWolfTech clutch kit in mail so get that put in on Monday an see what that does. Prolly have the z1 Ecu tune pretty soon too which I heard was either 300 or 600. Can z1 get rid of my chrismastree dash while theyre doin the Ecu tune for emissions an mpg
oh man your gonna love the jim wolf setup you should consider the rjmperformance clutch pedal as well its soooo amazing also its 300 for a mail in reflash as for the lights the cel is the only one they can ditch i have a video for removing all those lights 👍
My into wit is perfect lmao and it was left out in the sun for years
Please tell me what an into wit is 😂😂😂😂😂
such a good vid 💯👌🏽
Thanks man 👍
Hello brother, love to watch your videos! Tell me please, do you suggest to buy Nissan 350Z 2007 with rev up engine and 130 000 kilometres in 2023? It has few modifications like K&N cold air intake, full sports exhaust, brembo callipers, slotted and drilled rottors, semislick tyres, rays rims, full service history and it's accident free, still with original paint, the price is 4000 dollars! It's with GCC specs Gulf Region! Any new videos coming out anytime soon? Cheers Buddy
Absolutely not bro do not buy the rev up it's plagued with oil burning issues
Good tip on the fuel pump. I think there is a misconception in the 'car community' that having it as low as you can get away with is idea "because racecar" and "weight reduction" where these knuckleheads are driving it like they stole it.
😂😂😂😂😂
How do you run the 0-60 bro (here we say 0-100 km/h) really liking your channel & love your passion. Salutations from Québec Canada !
Hey what's up bro unfortunately I have no idea what my 0 to 60 is sorry honestly it's probably terrible because my car is so light now I have major traction issues ☹️
@@TALONATER Damn bro yeah I understand that.. I haven't even tough it was a possibility!
What is the perfect tire setup for 18 x 9.5 and 18 x 10.5 ? I want RPF1's but not sure yet. I want them sitting perfectly flush to the fenders.
i have 18×9.5 all around with 265/40/18 and i love it👍
Got a Maxima with a VQ35DE and I put ethanol-free gas with octane booster every time I fill up and my anxiety attacks me if my gas shows less than a quarter of a tank!!
nice bro 👍 is your maxima auto?
My 1st z used to smash my shin but my new one the door magically dosent have that problem. I still treat it like it does though cause ive busted my shin way to many times with my old one.
it is brutal 👍
The splitter could have taken a lot more damage! You’re lucky man still looks clean lol
true it sounded much much worse 👍
I've been driving for 14 years now and always drive till gas light comes on or close to it before fill ups and never had a fuel pump issue in any car i've owned. shoot my first car i got at 16 was a 96 maxima and i ran that thing out of gas a number of times and because i was low on cash in high school i always put 10 bucks in at a time so basically i drove that thing 85% of the time under a quarter tank. drove that car over 100k miles. still ran fine when i sold it but it was rusting out and i was then 23 yrs old at time(215k miles). great car and never an issue with the fuel pump. cant say i run cars out of gas anymore, but certainly drive em til gas light comes on, still never an issue. guess i'm lucky. also, I've learned to back in to parking spots with my 350z so not to tear up the front bumper.
yeah backing in is a must 👍
Dude, the door thing. It’s happen to me and my BF now. Lol
oh man its brutal 👍
Just make sure you hit that front bumper!
🤣🤣🤣
@4:50 is when shit gets real. My G35 disrespected me a couple times lol.
sooooo glad i got carbon doors now 👍
Hey what kind of oil do you use?? 5w30? Full synthetic? Blend? Any brands specifically and oil filter brands?
Enjoy bro ua-cam.com/video/ecNmssqclz4/v-deo.html 👍
You know he's cool because he has an epiphone sticker on his stove. Anyways, great video
Thanks man 🎸
I am a bluzze guitar hack :)
Cars and guitars...all I need is one. ........
More :)
Ohhhhh man i love my music im master of the bass but just okay at guitar 👍
You’re from WV? Subbed. But in all seriousness how does it go in the snow (blizzaks or any other form of snow tire would make it doable I guess)
I run summer tires only my car wont move in the snow lol
thatbluezguy yeah I know the amount of salt WV put on their roads is enough to rust any car. Was just asking for future reference. From WV stationed in NM but will be coming back. Thanks for the reply looking forward to the content brother
Thanks man and yes the amount of salt they put out is scary so i just park it occasionally going out when the snow melts and then immediately washing it 👍
i used to mash my leg on the door all the damn time when i first got my z for letting it hang out. really does hurt
lol yes sir it does 👍
Just got my z a week ago, damn doors almost amputated my legs a few times shits no joke lol
Lol yeah they're brutal bro 👍
Question regarding #7, I have a g37 coupe and I will at times flash my high beams to signal other traffic to go etc. Does doing this actually negatively impact the longevity of my lights?
If your high beams are hid yes if halogen no 👍
G35 have bi-xenon HID’s. It moves a flap letting light out higher down the road. Its not doing anything to the ballast/bulbs. Now wear on the solenoid or whatever moves those flaps (never really looked) is probably increased. Cant say ive heard of those going out tho
I'm not super savy when it comes to vehicles, but I would compare the fuel pump/gas to 1/4 issue to that of the human body. Would you drink water only if you were parched? Of course not, so treat a vehicle the same way :)
as for only drink water when your thirsty yes i do and only when im thirsty your not just thirsty its your bodies way of signaling you need fluids 👍
@@TALONATER just being parched is a more intense way to express thirst. Same as throwing up lol your body is saying this doesn't belong in me lol
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Omg the Door Lol >.
lol 👍
How can you stand the echo and vibrations in the cabin with no insulation/headliner/interior paneling of any kind? On my stripped 280z the vibration is terrible for a daily. Literally shakes my head...can feel the frequency in your brain
there is no vibration there is no echo I have zero issues with anything that you're saying you experience only thing I experience is an insanely loud car in the cabin other than that it's a perfectly smooth ride if you watch some of my videos I do a cruise with the GoPro in the cabin and you can hear it's dead silent and the GoPro sits perfectly still 👍
@@TALONATER that's crazy. Well the 280 is missing all glass and doors. Windshield, everything lol. Probably reason why I got echo and you don't. Like listening in a can...but with the sweet vq exhaust note (^=
@@jeremygalloway1348 lol yes that is absolutely why you're getting all that noise and I'm not 👍
So I found a vq35hr from a 07 350z, and I'm hoping it'll work in my 05 Z
Oh lord it will but with great effort check out the forums on www.my350z.com
Them doors is why I bought a g35 6mt sedan
I don't understand bro?
That's weird the doors are so heavy on the z. I've got a g35 sedan and it's got the lightest doors I've ever seen on any car.
How many gallons does your car hold? I looked it up online and seen that it’s 20 gallons. I got my Z at around 130,000 miles and when I fill it up (when the E light comes on the gas gauge and dte starts flashing to almost 0 miles) it only fills to 10-11 gallons when I go to the gas station. Just wondering if anyone else has this problem? Also when I fill up the gas gauge only goes to 3/4. Is this a sensor issue? Thanks guys, I’m new to the Z community and the car community really. So sorry for my ignorance haha
Its 20 gallon there was a recall on the charcoal canister giving issues on filling up you should be able to have a dealership fix it at no cost 👍
I want a 350 so bad so I’m getting a job so when I graduate high school I can get one
i never dreamed i would own a 350z it was an accident i was searching for a mitsubishi eclipse the newest ones well i seen they had 280 hp but fwd well i said hmmm see what nissan has i seen 350z as an option i was like yeah right whatever and BOOM i found a few 350z's in the same price range as my eclipse dream and thats what i chose and holy shizzle its gotten out of control ever since 😆😆😆
Just bought my 350Z like two days ago. Was a dream car of mine for years
nice man im glad to hear it 👍
thatbluezguy . Can you tell a difference with your aluminum undershroud instead of the cheap plastic one?
well the answer really lies in your question aluminum vs cheap plastic the plastic was falling apart the aluminum doesn't 👍
Always parked backwards you will never have problems with you front lip
agreed 👍
Quick question man I run octane booster every time I fill up my car is that a bad thing or is that good for my car?
my personal opinion is it will be just fine others will argue with me but if it actually does damage to your engine wouldnt they have taken it off the shelves years ago 🤔
Won’t hurt anything. Higher octane just helps stop premature detonation due to high compression/heat. You can always go high octane, race/track fuel is 100 octane in CA. But never go low octane with a high compression engine! You can destroy your engine FAST!
So is your stove actually an amp or do you just have that epiphone sticker on there for fun?
😂😂😂 it's just a stove bro 👍
I have a 350z convertible roadster ,n I know nothing about keeping it up.
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The 350z leg smash is real lol
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Iv got a v35 350gt coupe skyline and the doors kill my shins every day
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Also I forgot to ask what does the mail in reflash do?
go to www.z1motorsports.com and check out the mail in tune parameters under engine management 👍
did you daily your 350? i was looking into getting one for my next car!
Nieko looks like a track set up so almost definitely not. Doesn't mean you can't daily them though, I'm planning on dailying mine
yes sir been daily driving it for over 6 years 👍
what carbon fenders are thosw?!
Seibon 👍
My drivers door on my z doesn’t stay open on its own so it hits my leg all the time😂
Same here bro even my carbon fiber doors still shut on my legs 👍
you could just reverse park for number 8
Facts 👍
Giving it holy hell lol
Ha, what model Z did you get? Mine has all metal door handles and have held up 16 years without an issue.
Mine is an 05 touring a step below the track model Oh so you bought a brand new 03 when they came out nice i take it you never daily it or you are just the luckiest 350z owner ever 🤣 also your handles are not all metal there aluminum 👍
thatbluezguy I don’t daily it. I used to for a few years when I bought it only. It only has 110k in 16 years. Probably one of the cleanest original ‘03’s left on the road. Still pristine interior, just some light rusting on the underbody. Aluminum is metal, though. 😂
I forgot to put plastic after the aluminum here you go also your handles are not all metal there plastic and aluminum take them off the car and look at the inner pieces 👍
@@DaveDuzzit mine is an 03 touring with 30k miles
Im guilty of 6 throwout bearing gets stupid loud
Lol foot off that clutch bro 👍
My second z stock clutch last one had stock then got a spec 2+
You should get a 370z dash! It’s the one piece and should fit snug.
i never thought about that before but i dont know about fitment 🤔
Chris Forsberg did it to his drift 350z idk how but recently I’ve seen TJ Hunt do it as well. I think it would be cool seeing someone show everyone else how to make it work. I was thinking about doing it my self but am tight on cash with college in the way. I also heard that it’s a decent fit in the 350z.
370z dash is way better in my opinion since it’s one huge piece instead of the 3 piece 350z dash that makes weird noises when you drive and looks like crap held together with rubber bands lol
i will check all of this out 👍
lol 100% agreed 👍
Ohhh how many times that door has smashed my shin... fuuuuu
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More like thatcarbonzguy
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I am actually very surprised my interior has virtually no scratches on it after hearing how many people have issues with that... and I have an 03 DE
Sounds like whoever had it before you babied the hell out of it 👍
@@TALONATER carfax scared me when I bought her..... 9 previous owners, all out west and 2 to 3 month summer owners so luckily zero rust on the underbody... but I have definitely done the most damage with all of them put together 😂😂😂 and she's not going anywhere else
@@TALONATER she's mine till the day she dies hahaha 😎😂
And then I'm swapping an LS
@@mr.mopedmadness3441 damn that's a crazy amount of owners bro 👍
Bruuuuh, the plastic yo! 🤦🏻♂️ And to ANYONE attempting to remove their rear strut bar cover, just buy a new one in advance so u don’t get too mad lol, it is LITERALLY designed to break, the right side plastic rivet mount Is much wider, causing extreme leverage to bend It in the middle when it pops out as the left side holds strong. A trap to force u into buying a $200 piece of glass/plastic alloy replacement.
All I know is the a pillars are definitely not designed to be removed from the car I broke every tab on mine and now the car dumps water inside constantly luckily I don't have any carpet inside anymore ☹️
So true! Need to have a surgeons hands with panel removal tools to not break this plastic! It’s so brittle!
Give her hell bubbies!
Will do captain 👍
Anyone that laughs at you for checking your parking has never dealt with a body shop. When a 14 day repair turns into 94 days, they give you the car back with torn up leather interior, and their paint cracks 1 year later because they put a bunch of bondo under the paint it readjusts your attitude real quick.
Facts bro 👍
Having owned my 06 G35 coupe for 12 years, some of this stuff you speak of is BS. For instance, while I only have 75k with 20k being just last year, I've regularly used my car as my "safe space" when I just want to listen to the radio or smoke and probably have hundreds of hours with my door open [and yes, it's a shin smasher] but it has yet to 'sag'. Also, interior scratches exists, but you'd also avoid sitting in the seat because we know what happens - my driver seat is torn and funky. Anyway...
Ive never dealt with the sag either but i got that info from a huge youtuber anthony j350 so i figured i would pass the info along 👍
@@TALONATER The time frame might be up for debate, but you can't fight gravity! haha
@@Streatracer99 #facts
Hey bluezguy, Minh here. I blew my motor so I was really hoping you might know where to get a reliable used motor. I have about 1200 to spend. Please help me.
theres limitless amounts of them and jdm versions on ebay right in your price range 👍
thatbluezguy what year is your 350z?
2005
Ahh, I'm either going to get the headlights you got or 2006 OEMs. For my 2003, do you know if the 06 are compatible? An was it easy to put your Depo? Didn't need anything else? It was just plug in play?
there is some wire swapping well the plug itself is different from 03 to the 06 up the depo's were crazy easy to install just got to swap the wiring harness over and your good to go should you decide on the depo's fyi there a quarter the price of oem's i got a full how to install video 👍
Does a z350 have a built in microwave to heat up the oil + the entire engine block in 2 minutes?
What are you talking about the two minutes is for oil to fully circulate the entire engine which is what protects the engine from damage waiting for the oil to "heat up" does nothing you dont have a gauge to show you engine temp you only see coolant temp which doesn't have to be at normal operating temp other wise everybody would have to warm ther cars up for 15 to 20 minutes on cold days completely unnecessary unless you just want heat but if thats the case just drive a few blocks after the initial two minute warm up do your research here are some facts for you >>> In the thick of winter, the common wisdom is that when you are gearing up to take your truck out in the cold and snow, you should step outside, start up your engine, and let it idle to warm up. But contrary to popular belief, this does not prolong the life of your engine; in fact, it decreases it by stripping oil away from the engine's cylinders and pistons.
In a nutshell, an internal combustion engine works by using pistons to compress a mixture of air and vaporized fuel within a cylinder. The compressed mixture is then ignited to create a combustion event-a little controlled explosion that powers the engine.When your engine is cold, the gasoline is less likely to evaporate and create the correct ratio of air and vaporized fuel for combustion. Engines with electronic fuel injection have sensors that compensate for the cold by pumping more gasoline into the mixture. The engine continues to run rich in this way until it heats up to about 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
"That's a problem because you're actually putting extra fuel into the combustion chamber to make it burn and some of it can get onto the cylinder walls," Stephen Ciatti, a mechanical engineer who specializes in combustion engines at the Argonne National Laboratory, told Business Insider. "Gasoline is an outstanding solvent and it can actually wash oil off the walls if you run it in those cold idle conditions for an extended period of time."The life of components like piston rings and cylinder liners can be significantly reduced by gasoline washing away the lubricating oil, not to mention the extra fuel that is used while the engine runs rich. Driving your car is the fastest way to warm the engine up to 40 degrees so it switches back to a normal fuel to air ratio. Even though warm air generated by the heater core will flow into the cabin after a few minutes, idling does surprisingly little to warm the actual engine. The best thing to do is start the car, take a minute to knock the ice off your windows, and get going, Also hopping into your car and gunning it straightaway will put unnecessary strain on your engine. It takes 5 to 15 minutes for your engine to warm up while driving, so take it nice and easy for the first part of your drive. Performance cars often enforce that process with a graduated rev limiter-you don't get full RPM until the engine is up to temperature. Knowledge is power 👍
@@TALONATER that's right... I (wrongly) thought that you were saying you 'warmed' up your car in 2 minutes before you give it holy hell.
No no i always drive for a bit before that its all good bro 👍
@@TALONATER Temp gauge means nothing in this case; once rpms reache 1100 at idle, you're good. Drive it normally BUT avoid full throttle until the oil is at actual operating temperature [around 212F] - it takes longer than you think; around 14 miles of steady driving.
I feel like were beating a dead horse here 🐴 🤣🤣🤣
for the doorhandle problem does anyone know if there are different aftermarket ones that are better and stronger?
Absolutely not the OEM ones are the strongest and they're junk everything aftermarket is even worse there internal parts are plastic 👍
@@TALONATER damn that’s upsetting so I just gotta keep replacing them
Yes sir it's incredibly annoying but it is what it is bro 👍
@@TALONATER well thank you for responding helps
Anytime bro 👍
Has no one said anything about this mans Epiphone stove. Hey man you tune that stove to half step or keep it in standard? Lol
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I have an 06 350z can I mod?
Yes of course you can mod your 06 350Z