schrute's journal

kevin.z

what is the recommended front hotchkis bar set to?
thanks

schrute

Their problem is not enough people have heard about them - you can see in the pix the shop is a little empty. It's a great concept and I really hope they make it. In this economy you would think people are hanging on to their cars longer and doing more maintenance, I just don't think enough people know about the place. They've been doing more advertising lately so hopefully things pick up, easy access to a lift for $15/hr. sure is convenient.

$15/hr. for the lift, $10/hr. more for unlimited access to their tools (basic tools included for free). $119 for the day which is what I did since I was doing a few things at once it took a few hours and I didn't have enough room in the Z to bring everything I needed (creeper, floor jack, air tools, etc. - all included).



Hotchkis front sway is non-adjustable.

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370zdub

Where is that shop at shrute?

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2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq
2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

schrute

Thanks RCZ!

Corner of 1300 South and 700 West in Salt Lake.

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370zdub

thanks man. Thats pretty cool I have never heard of a shop like that.

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2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq
2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

dlmartin81

I must say, that DIY shop is pretty neat. I like that. What's the cost?

tbonesteak

It's on the website he linked.

schrute

Stopped at Jimmy Johns for lunch today, another Z had the same idea...



How many silver cars can you find in the pic?

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fairladyZ34

^ looking good my dude! i really like your color combination and the tail lights.

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From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

schrute

Thanks fairlady!

I switched to my new summer wheels today, SSR Type F 18's in matte black. It's supposed to rain/snow tomorrow, if it doesn't I'll get some pics. I'm really happy with these wheels along with the drop.

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schrute

Along with the wheel swap today I cleaned up some previous work (greased the sway bar mounts, re-torqued the front and rear suspension bolts - some bushings were squeaking most likely from overtightening). My wife and I had the day off together and she got a little camera happy so I thought I would share.



Halfway through the wheel swap. Which ones do you think look better?



When the wife does well at work she is sometimes rewarded with the company seats at the Jazz game. 12th row. I am constantly encouraging my wife to do well at work



Jazz win



Another Saturday of working on the Z and basketball...

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JB1

Sounds like a great day to me

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Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

schrute

Just got back from a trip to San Diego. Drove the Z. My brother and his wife have a six week old baby girl that we went to visit. From there we took a flight to Tucson for a family reunion on my wife's side. I left the Z with Marco and Ryan at MR Works so they could work their magic. I couldn't be happier with the results. The pictures speak for themselves.





I went with flat black everything, landing strip, parking light led conversion (from amber to white), smoked reflector (tinted with spray tint) and a switch to turn the landing strip on/off. Let me tell you, these guys are great! Marco and Ryan were very helpful when I was deciding what I wanted and anwered all my questions. They always got back to me quickly and made me feel like me and my car were in good hands. I left my car with them for 3 days while I flew out of town and didn't think twice about it. They were even willing to give me a ride to the airport if I needed it! Two thumbs up! Thanks again Marco and Ryan - it was great meeting you guys!

I also worked with BAT to get my fangs and rear valance done in flat black. Click here for pics. Andy (BAT) was also great to work with, and Sean (one of his installers) went above and beyond including working Easter Sunday to get my car done. Thanks guys!

Here's Andy and his sick GT-R


Ryan from MR Works and Sean working on my car


I grew up in SD and I miss living there. The weather was great, especially considering I came back to snow here in Utah (BOO!). A couple hours before we left SD the earthquake made my brother's family and my wife and I head for their backyard. The water in the pool sloshed around quite a bit and we had a tense few minutes. While there my brother gave me a ride in his Cayman S and as much as I like my Z it would be real tempting to get one if I had the cash - sick car! We had a great time getting to know my new niece, had a ton of fun with her 2 year old brother, my brother and his wife. Then got to drive home in the Z with some cool mods. Thanks guys!

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Marco_xyz

It was a pleasure meeting you, your wife, as well as your brother!! Let us know if you need anything or if your visit SD again! We will gather the cars, grab some drinks, and do a shoot

schrute

^definitely! And you may hear from my brother about doing some led's on his Porsche. He thought they were sick on my car!

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