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

JLarson · 08-31-2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I found a kit on amazon that already has a plug end built and just need to connect the three wires. I have a 220 outlet right next to it already for the big air compressor. I have another small compressor I can use for the air locks on the lift. It'll work until he can get here next wed.

Flywheel holder shipped to you yesterday, btw. Return address will be in Philly. (I mention that not so you return it to me - I have no idea when I'll do another flywheel - but so you aren't left wondering what the heck the item is coming from some guy named Chris Holley in Philadelphia)

sx moneypit · 08-31-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I am an equal opportunity hater. No one gets a free pass for race, gender, sexual orientation, or any of that other constitutional bs people use to hide behind. If you're an idiot or incompetent, you deserve to be identified as such.

With you on that!

Rusty · 08-31-2018, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

yep. Its only 220, right? whats the worse that could happen?

Don't let the smoke out of the wire. The smoke has to be in the wire for the electric to flow.

Rusty · 08-31-2018, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

This is dangerously close to actually talking about Z cars, but Rusty/Spooler/Hotrodz etc, do any of you have advice on where I should start with reading up on suspension components? Right now this is probably the area of the Z which I understand least; and given that we've now had 2 posts recently (Cupcakez and Shadow) where users with FI managed to nearly kill themselves thanks to poor suspension setups/lack of ability, I figure before I go FI I'd better have this down

I've started reading through the appropriate section of the forum, but a lot of the good data seems to be buried. I figured you guys might have a couple good keywords to search.

Start with the SPL catalog. Hotchkis sway bar. Coilovers, depends on how much you want to spend. It could be from about $1,000 to over $5,000. Brakes, the 'bono's should be the minimum for a BBK. My way of thinking is that you should do the suspension, brakes, tires and everything else first before going FI. This way you are not playing catch-up with the new power.

The 2 people you mention. Pick one. The nut behind the wheel needs adjusted. Lack of ability, over zealous, overconfident, young, dumb, full of crap. Blaming their shorts comings on something else. The list goes on.

Rusty · 08-31-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I am an equal opportunity hater. No one gets a free pass for race, gender, sexual orientation, or any of that other constitutional bs people use to hide behind. If you're an idiot or incompetent, you deserve to be identified as such.

On this subject. I've worked with a lot of people over the years. Some wasn't worth the dynamite to blow their azz to helll. Others, you couldn't give them enough praise. You have to find out what motivates people and use that to your advantage. Some, it's a pat on the back, and they will kill for you. Others, you have to threaten physical harm just about to get them to move.

jwick · 08-31-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Don't let the smoke out of the wire. The smoke has to be in the wire for the electric to flow.

Yup. Electronics don’t work worth a **** once you let the smoke out.

Rusty · 08-31-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Yup. Electronics don’t work worth a **** once you let the smoke out.

madwi · 08-31-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Don't let the smoke out of the wire. The smoke has to be in the wire for the electric to flow.

Ask me about the little old lady patient, a fireball and scissors on power cable for tv fiasco my coworker caused

madwi · 08-31-2018, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

Flywheel holder shipped to you yesterday, btw. Return address will be in Philly. (I mention that not so you return it to me - I have no idea when I'll do another flywheel - but so you aren't left wondering what the heck the item is coming from some guy named Chris Holley in Philadelphia)

Man, I see my name on a package I tear into it like a fat kid into a candy bar. I dont see who its from

madwi · 08-31-2018, 04:59 PM

Kevin at FI is the man! Oil cooler replacement parts should be here next week.

JARblue · 08-31-2018, 05:00 PM

Hell yeah!! The weekend is here

Hookers and blow on the menu tonight

madwi · 08-31-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Hell yeah!! The weekend is here

Hookers and blow on the menu tonight

JARblue · 08-31-2018, 05:01 PM

Got my hands on some mimosa, too. Pretty tasty. Not talking about the drink

JARblue · 08-31-2018, 05:03 PM

Actually tomorrow will be the party day (football game at 11 am). Tonight I will probably work on detailing the Lexus or something random with the Z.

madwi · 08-31-2018, 05:04 PM

EW and I got the come along hooked up on the hydraulic cylinder end and popped that bitch free! after that a little air and the piston moves freely. What a relief. I got the hydraulic fluid reservoir filled and the air fittings installed. Cables are ran through all the sheaves. Now it is just wire it up, take the slack out of the lines and make sure they dont slip off the sheave and it should raise up and lock into position.

08-31-2018, 04:59 PM	#9340 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	Kevin at FI is the man! Oil cooler replacement parts should be here next week. Rusty, Hotrodz and JLarson like this. Last edited by madwi; 08-31-2018 at 05:43 PM.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Hell yeah!! The weekend is here Hookers and blow on the menu tonight Hotrodz and madwi like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-31-2018, 05:01 PM	#9343 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Got my hands on some mimosa, too. Pretty tasty. Not talking about the drink madwi likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-31-2018, 05:03 PM	#9344 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Actually tomorrow will be the party day (football game at 11 am). Tonight I will probably work on detailing the Lexus or something random with the Z. jwick likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-31-2018, 05:04 PM	#9345 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	EW and I got the come along hooked up on the hydraulic cylinder end and popped that bitch free! after that a little air and the piston moves freely. What a relief. I got the hydraulic fluid reservoir filled and the air fittings installed. Cables are ran through all the sheaves. Now it is just wire it up, take the slack out of the lines and make sure they dont slip off the sheave and it should raise up and lock into position. eastwest2300, JARblue, Rusty and 2 others like this.

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