The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXIII

Masterbeatty · 05-14-2016, 09:36 AM

Well its time to go to lowes, mow the lawn, stare at the Z, and hope I have enough time to go for a nice drive.

BoneZ · 05-14-2016, 11:16 AM

Nothing like a brisk 5k in the AM to get the blood flowing.

Leingod · 05-14-2016, 11:44 AM

Need asap help we can't compress the springs close enough to thread the top hat back on. What are we doing wrong??

Also, the exhaust is uneven in terms of length and gaps between the bumper and top of tips. Help?!?

kenchan · 05-14-2016, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Earn money = spend money on Z, G, and/or STI, correct?

yah, mostly gas but yah.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leingod

Need asap help we can't compress the springs close enough to thread the top hat back on. What are we doing wrong??

Also, the exhaust is uneven in terms of length and gaps between the bumper and top of tips. Help?!?

just re-compress the new springs a tad with the spring compressor.

thought i mentioned to u already about the exhaust tips. u have to add washers to the hanger bracket (above the exhaust tips) to lower the higher exhaust tip to even it with the lower tip.

Leingod · 05-14-2016, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, mostly gas but yah.

just re-compress the new springs a tad with the spring compressor.

thought i mentioned to u already about the exhaust tips. u have to add washers to the hanger bracket (above the exhaust tips) to lower the higher exhaust tip to even it with the lower tip.

We had under half an inch of room compressing the springs to thread the top hat back on.

The exhaust is on 3 washers already and it's still uneven both height wise and length wise.

kenchan · 05-14-2016, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leingod

We had under half an inch of room compressing the springs to thread the top hat back on.

The exhaust is on 3 washers already and it's still uneven both height wise and length wise.

i think swift did dat on purpose as it doesn't run helper springs and not like them cheepo squishy progressive rate springs.

if axleback then most are known to be uneven (fujimura's are perfect length but required a few washers to get the height even). i thought u went with another brand that had even length tips? forgot the name.

Leingod · 05-14-2016, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i think swift did dat on purpose as it doesn't run helper springs and not like them cheepo squishy progressive rate springs.

if axleback then most are known to be uneven (fujimura's are perfect length but required a few washers to get the height even). i thought u went with another brand that had even length tips? forgot the name.

We got 1 spring done so far. Woof.

We used nuts to even out the height on the exhaust. There's a good 1/8th length difference. One is flush with the bumper and the other is sucked in just a little

kenchan · 05-14-2016, 12:00 PM

just got back from motoring my STI, dyson'ed the 2nd floor and a quick early lunch.

going to go for another drive with the STI this pm before putting it away until next week.
tomorrow am going to clean the STI and then take the Z out for a spin.

kenchan · 05-14-2016, 12:02 PM

washing the car early am is

before the sun hits it too hard. gives me A LOT of time to dry the car so no worries with spots.

my next door neighbor thought i was crazy washing my car so early.

BoneZ · 05-14-2016, 12:27 PM

Da fug? I come out and I'm surrounded.

BoneZ · 05-14-2016, 01:28 PM

Getting better. At least we are in the VQ family.

Leingod · 05-14-2016, 02:45 PM

lol done!no exhaust is whoa....

Leingod · 05-14-2016, 07:20 PM

The car is officially on swifts and the exhaust is intoxicating. Woof. What a day. Car is filthy since a damn monsoon basically came through the area. Some slight shakiness in the steering and the wheels are def unlevel, but I hope a basic alignment will take care of those issues.

I am insanly happy with the results. And the swifts take bumps even better than stock IMO.

eastwest2300 · 05-14-2016, 07:22 PM

sup duuudes.

eastwest2300 · 05-14-2016, 07:22 PM

have a good night itches.

05-14-2016, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	Well its time to go to lowes, mow the lawn, stare at the Z, and hope I have enough time to go for a nice drive. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

05-14-2016, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,301 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	Nothing like a brisk 5k in the AM to get the blood flowing. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

05-14-2016, 11:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Need asap help we can't compress the springs close enough to thread the top hat back on. What are we doing wrong?? Also, the exhaust is uneven in terms of length and gaps between the bumper and top of tips. Help?!? __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

05-14-2016, 12:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,301 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	Da fug? I come out and I'm surrounded. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

05-14-2016, 01:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,301 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	Getting better. At least we are in the VQ family. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

05-14-2016, 12:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	just got back from motoring my STI, dyson'ed the 2nd floor and a quick early lunch. going to go for another drive with the STI this pm before putting it away until next week. tomorrow am going to clean the STI and then take the Z out for a spin.

05-14-2016, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	washing the car early am is before the sun hits it too hard. gives me A LOT of time to dry the car so no worries with spots. my next door neighbor thought i was crazy washing my car so early.

05-14-2016, 02:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	lol done!no exhaust is whoa.... __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

05-14-2016, 07:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	The car is officially on swifts and the exhaust is intoxicating. Woof. What a day. Car is filthy since a damn monsoon basically came through the area. Some slight shakiness in the steering and the wheels are def unlevel, but I hope a basic alignment will take care of those issues. I am insanly happy with the results. And the swifts take bumps even better than stock IMO. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

05-14-2016, 07:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,031 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	sup duuudes. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

05-14-2016, 07:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,031 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	have a good night itches. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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