Originally Posted by Ire (Post 2689122)

pads are super easy.
a bunch of us actually meet every month or so and have a BBQ/car day.
it changes location but its usually either sauga or GTA
how it works is we all drive to someone's house, everyone brings beer/food/whatever and we all work on the cars all day eating BBQ!
then in the afternoon we hoon like retards cuz we all wanna test out the stuff we installed. it usually ends up at a tim hortons somewhere before we split up and go home. tons of fun.

everyone here (and in our G35/G37/350/370 group) is super friendly and helpful. Id be glad to show you what i know as i've often had NO idea how to install something only to show up to a BBQ and have someone walk me through the install. CBEs you need a lift and a couple of us have garages we can swing by.

That said, i need help doing front BBK install. I rebuilt them (which took forever) but i dunno what else i need (some kinda bracket i heard?)

Originally Posted by merkil (Post 2688519)

On the topic if dealership and getting work done. Does anyone recommend a shop to get stuff installed at with decent rates( exhaust, sways ect)? Or does anyone in the area want to make some extra cash? Lol


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Originally Posted by Ire (Post 2689122)

pads are super easy.
a bunch of us actually meet every month or so and have a BBQ/car day.
it changes location but its usually either sauga or GTA
how it works is we all drive to someone's house, everyone brings beer/food/whatever and we all work on the cars all day eating BBQ!
then in the afternoon we hoon like retards cuz we all wanna test out the stuff we installed. it usually ends up at a tim hortons somewhere before we split up and go home. tons of fun.

everyone here (and in our G35/G37/350/370 group) is super friendly and helpful. Id be glad to show you what i know as i've often had NO idea how to install something only to show up to a BBQ and have someone walk me through the install. CBEs you need a lift and a couple of us have garages we can swing by.

That said, i need help doing front BBK install. I rebuilt them (which took forever) but i dunno what else i need (some kinda bracket i heard?)

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2689418)

CBE you don't need a lift! That just makes it easier! almost too easy :icon08: :rofl2:

I did my test pipes with only jack stands and an extra set of hands to use rachet with long as$ extension to reach down to bolts on the flanges while I wrenched the nuts :nutswinger:

Originally Posted by merkil (Post 2689094)

Thanks for the offer guys.

Im just looking to do and CBE install, front & rear sways along with rear end links. If one of you end up doing it and are willing to show me changing pads and what not that would be much appreciated. I don't usually work on my own cars except rotate tires but I feel like if I want to hit the track Im gonna have to do some stuff at home!


Edit: multi quote fail! galeforce, thanks for the offer as well.

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2689444)

:iagree:

I did a complete mid mount turbo kit installation with my car on jack stands. Actually, I did every mod on my car while my car was on jack stands. :tup:

I need a lift. :roflpuke2:

Originally Posted by Ire (Post 2689494)

im just lazy to lie down.
i was also too lazy to install my own cats lol. its the one mod i dunno how to do cuz i paid like 100 bucks to have them installed @ automatrix cuz i happened to have them in the car and i went to visit harvin that day lol

i heard from numerous people that it was a pain in the butt so i didnt bother. :P

Originally Posted by Ire (Post 2689494)

im just lazy to lie down.
i was also too lazy to install my own cats lol. its the one mod i dunno how to do cuz i paid like 100 bucks to have them installed @ automatrix cuz i happened to have them in the car and i went to visit harvin that day lol

i heard from numerous people that it was a pain in the butt so i didnt bother. :P

Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 2689534)

Whats reasonable for installing Amuse prep and paint, coilovers, camber arms, exhaust, replace rear foglight with EVO-R, install custom LEDs in front bumper?

EDIT: Might possibly replace a dent on the HKS muffler, what should I expect to pay?

I'm going to ask Velocity and Alphawerx, whoever gives me the better deal gets the business come summer time. :icon17:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2689407)

exhaust and sways EASY! I would help you out I am in woodstock do you have a garage? mine is kinda full and Z is up on jack stands currently

Originally Posted by merkil (Post 2689776)

You are very close to me...and yes I do have a garage with the z currently sleeping in it :( maybe we can work something out?

Not sure if I'll have all the proper tools though. Should be fine as I have ratchet sets and what not.

Only concern is jacking the car and jack stands. I have 2 but haven't jacked up this car before and from reading not 100% on the placement along the rails with the standard U shape jack head.


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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2690142)

I probably have everything you do not currently have and can bring what ever is needed. I am a licensed electrician/handy man so I have more then enough tools and willing to help. If you have a jack and some stands we are good to go. I can bring my jack but currently my 4 car jack stands are under my Z :ugh2: I have two other jack stands but they are larger for trucks/suvs. Plus I worry about twisting frame or warping sh!t I wouldn't need to get your car that high I always over worry about bending or warping even the the littlest things I am super anal about it and always lift the car slow! Now that I think of it, it would be better if I had two jacks then I could do both front sides at the same time! I also use and will bring thick industrial grade rubber almost like hockey pucks to act as a cover for the jack stands helps keep the babies pretty.

Originally Posted by merkil (Post 2690710)

This is rubber that fits over the U shaped head? Very interested and seeing and learning.


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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2691296)

yep in the past I have also used hockey pucks as I am sure others here have too :tup: basically anything to help protect it :tiphat:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2691343)

Yep. Real hockey pucks. Not the cheap Chinese crap Walmart sells. Those will crack/split. :shakes head:

Originally Posted by zefaulter (Post 2691599)

My hockey puck cracked after a few use. I thought that was expected? :icon14:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2691735)

yes they will crack but the really cheap ones will break apart as soon as you put any weight on them. best bet is go to a source for sports store or another reputable hockey store like hockey life and buy "good" pucks they will last better

Originally Posted by zefaulter (Post 2691973)

talking about tools: anyone uses impact driver to change wheels/tires? will they damage anything?

Originally Posted by Boomer370 (Post 2691987)

I have an impact driver but never used on my 370 wheels.

I'm afraid it rattle and shakes that it might scuff the rims, I'd do it old school IMO.

Originally Posted by Ire (Post 2692294)

i use an impact wrench with air line. never had any problems with scuffing the rim ...

Originally Posted by Luciano13 (Post 2692769)

Impact tools are ment for cars:tup: make sure u torque it properly and be careful not to slip up lol. But that can happen even going old school methods.

On another note:
Anyone going to the car show this weekend?

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2692895)

I use an impact for removal only along with sockets that have protective sleeves for no reason other than being anal. If you're using the impact for installing lug nuts, make sure to follow up with the torque wench after or use the torque sockets.

Like these,




These are the sockets with protective covers,

Originally Posted by Luciano13 (Post 2693167)

Here's the deal with impact guns. If you go buy a professional grade air gun, u can set the torque properly. If u get an electric or battery impact gun, which i have, u need to be careful screwing the lug back on. There is NO torque settings. I use them to simply give the first 60psi and use a hand held torque wrench to set to 90psi .

Galeforce, where did u get that socket set??

Originally Posted by zefaulter (Post 2693042)

Thanks man, I was hoping to get your input ;)

All this applies to Impact wrench. Any ideas about impact driver? They are much smaller and lighter to work but I hear they can damage threads. is that true?

Originally Posted by Luciano13 (Post 2693167)

Here's the deal with impact guns. If you go buy a professional grade air gun, u can set the torque properly. If u get an electric or battery impact gun, which i have, u need to be careful screwing the lug back on. There is NO torque settings. I use them to simply give the first 60psi and use a hand held torque wrench to set to 90psi .

Galeforce, where did u get that socket set??

Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 2698876)

I got a quote for $250 for coils and exhaust....

and heres the kicker:

$2600 to strip vinyl off used amuse bumpers + paint and installation.

:gtfo2:

Originally Posted by Ire (Post 2698939)

you saved a whole bunch grabbing those parts from sam.
i passed cuz me and him worked out another deal that i just couldn't pass up >:)

Originally Posted by merkil (Post 2699056)

For everyone running coils or lowered. Is a front camber kit needed or just the rear? Or both? Looking to budget and be realistic.

And can these be bought locally?

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 2698876)

I got a quote for $250 for coils and exhaust....

and heres the kicker:

$2600 to strip vinyl off used amuse bumpers + paint and installation.

:gtfo2: