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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion (Post 682800)

Oh, and +1 to whoever said that any and all wrapping for the lines should come with the kit standard, or at least as an option like the thermostatic plate is an option. It'd be great to just buy everything at once and know it was gtg from the get go. :tup:

Yeah, Z1, make this happen! Pre-wrapped would be good also, if it is a pain to do.

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Originally Posted by flashburn (Post 682883)

Yeah, Z1, make this happen! Pre-wrapped would be good also, if it is a pain to do.

Like I mentioned before, I have no problem making this happen (I can see that it is beneficial and will make the installation quicker for the installer). This is why I am taking these critiques so seriously, I want to know what YOU GUYS want to see on these kits. I am putting the finishing touches on the installation manuals revisions and will post a PDF document as soon as I am finished. I will add sleeving/wrapping to my list of revisions and will look into possible options. I will have to look at a possibilities to see what will work best and at what cost as well.

Dustin

Great news Dustin. As always, you once again show your dedication and understanding towards customer satisfaction. :tup:

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Originally Posted by flashburn (Post 682479)

There is a lot of good information in this thread. I'm wondering if either you or the OP could put together a DIY on this setup? I think picture wise you guys probably have it all covered, but more of a step by step approach would be awesome. It might also help Z1 write up some better instructions.

I am working with Dustin @ Z1 and giving him my feedback to make the kit better.

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist (Post 682686)

zatzuma, i see you took off the fender liner. no doubt that gave more room to route the lines. i just left the fender liner in place, so i pretty much had to route my lines under the washer bottle. the way you routed the lines probably also helped to connect them to the sandwich plate from the top side. in my case if i wanted to do the same i would have had to twist and contort the lines too much due to their lower position. by the way, what was the difference in length between the two lines in your kit? they seem to have the same amount of slack. in my case the longer line had much more slack than the shorter line.

Absolutly, my choice of routing the lines gave me a better chance and orientation to mount the lines at the 12 o clock position. The way I went is a bit longer path and as a result I had less extra line length to worry about. Any extra slack I had in the lines I used in front of the rad, which is why they look the way they do. Of course I had to leave some slack around the thermostatic plate to allow for motor movement too.

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1 (Post 683672)

Looking forward to reviewing it and offering my opinion.

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Originally Posted by flashburn (Post 682494)

What did you use to wrap the lines? Did you wrap them together or separately?

I used whatever was available at my local hardware store. It was 1" clear plastic hose. You can see it on the floor at the left, in the first picture.

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Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1 (Post 683672)

/\ awesome. I am looking forward to purchasing the revised 34row kit from you guys with the wrapping for the lines included. :tup:

As promised, here is the newly revised Z1 Motorsports 370z Oil Cooler Kit Installation Manual. I have done a complete evaluation of the kit and have made a few critiques, making the manual much more comprehensive. Now totaling 15 pages, I feel that our installation manual is one of the best on the market

Z1 Motorsports 370z Installation Manual - PDF Doc

Also, some of the coloring on the image will look odd when viewing it in color as shown on the PDF. This is done so that it is visible when printing with a basic Black and White Laser Jet Printer.

In addition, I have been able to lower the price on the 25 and 34 row kits and add the protective line sheathing option. This line sheathing is a very durable, low profile product that is form fitted to the line itself. It does not hinder the line routing or bend radius. It is both removable and movable (if you decide you want to tweak its position a little or remove it all together). Using similar properties to a heat shrink tubing, it does not have an adhesive liner and will not affect the appearance or performance of the oil lines.

Nice write up :tup: :tup:

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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma (Post 716981)

Nice write up :tup: :tup:

I greatly appreciate your feedback on the kit. With your input along with everyone elses, this kit will hopefully be a simple install for future Z owners.

That is one nice installation manual! Great job Z1!

Very nice write up. I will order this so it is waiting for me when I get back from my next overseas trip in a few weeks.

K

AH! I like the new manual. :P When I installed mine I routed the lines more like Modshack's DIY because I couldn't figure out how in the world I was supposed to run the lines per the instructions.

What would you charge someone with an older version of the kit for the upper bracket for the cooler core?

I just had my 34 row cooler installed. Only problem he had was with my Injen CAI. Adjustment made and all is good! Noticing 20+ degree difference right off! :tup:

Is it possible to install the lines without having to drill into the plastics?

I have the 34 row cooler on a Nismo. If you look on page 2 of my journal. There are some pictures. I ran my hoses over the top of the white foam bumper piece, and around the corner down to the filter.