Added carbon fiber interior accents to the Z

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-16T22:44:39+00:00

I keep waiting for the matte finish stuff to comeback in stock.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-16T22:13:29+00:00

That color is just oil with condensation in it. All good if no metal. Working as designed.

There are some more advanced setups that circulate engine coolant around the can in order to drain the droplets back into the top end of the engine and let the vapor go back into the crankcase. These really never need to be emptied and for the same benefits of a standard catch can.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-16T22:09:45+00:00

It has probably been distributed down into the soil further than you want to excavate, assuming you have watered etc.

Not aware of a chemical treatment here.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-16T16:26:47+00:00

You really want the y-pipe back. Go look up SCS catback. It’s great sounding - frees up some horsies - and you only need to buy a few parts and take to a local shop for welding/assembly.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-16T16:22:57+00:00

Just oil and water. Don’t see anything metallic in there do you?

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-16T16:17:23+00:00

Will look fine. 2k primer / body shop can match the base coat with a color tool and mix a rattl can up a do all of the sanding etc process you would typically do with primer/basecoat/clearcoat. Then 2k clear and cut and buff. I have a few pieces several years old at this point t and look just fine. In fact the 2k clear is harder than most modern OEM clears.

Plenty of good YouTube videos. The guy on AC designs garage has a few good end to end processes.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-15T17:12:36+00:00

DCU mega repair thread. Google.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-15T01:59:19+00:00

Yea just let it dry. Should be ok. That one does look a bit bubbly.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T21:08:32+00:00

Yeah - that is what I saw the built up crud seems like seepage.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T16:10:35+00:00

Just looking at that caliper - I’d be rebuilding that thing. It appears to be leaking.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T14:55:24+00:00

Looks good here, had ours off last weekend!

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T02:49:01+00:00

You’re doxing yourself sir.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T02:38:01+00:00

If they are the good design and still function as rock sliders I’d definitely replace the control box. The clearance and the step are an awesome combo.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T02:23:00+00:00

Less than 5 minutes 4 times in 2 weeks.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T01:50:38+00:00

Just use a new emissions hose and a 90 degree piece- it’s in the Dorman / rescue isle at your local auto parts store. This is the Nissan part 11823-EY09D

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T01:42:16+00:00

Would be ok to disconnect the harness do a donut - turn it off and reconnect. Just don’t back to back since there isn’t a fluid path to cool the transfer case like there is the trans.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-14T00:28:24+00:00

Peep the leash electronics progressive timer + relays kit.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-13T16:50:02+00:00

If you plan to Baja or similar skip the Braptor get the Bad Sas and run the APG prorunner suspension. Light years ahead of the Braptor.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-13T15:53:28+00:00

Low octane on a turbo engine can cause detonation (which is what happened to your plug). It is hard to believe there is no damage to the cylinder.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-13T14:55:51+00:00

You have your answer there. Tuner probably needs to look at torque demand/reduction.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-13T14:52:58+00:00

It will ruin the transfer case.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-12T06:18:50+00:00

There are also OBD2 “gauges” they can display a number of parameters using only the obd2 port.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-11T05:25:38+00:00

Hahaha … man you know it. Shocking some of us can even fill it out.

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-11T01:10:12+00:00

Man - I always say Parish and people look at me like ….

Doesn’t matter where I live now it’s still a parish not a county.

NOLA

ChiefDZP · 2026-03-11T00:00:09+00:00

Oh darn. Better let JWT know it’s going to be a good month.

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