Birdman's Build

birdman71 · 02-16-2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Gold on CF on blue? Idk man too many colors? Heh sample? I'm looking at that csc elim kit if it goes bad again I'ma do that for sures

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Eventually my goal is to have a full RAW carbon fiber build. so it would be Carbon fiber with gold accented mesh.

The CSC Elim kit is a great investment for $100 more than an HDCSC. Make sure your clutch matches up with the types they have available, there is a bushing and seal that are specific for each brand of clutch. Otherwise your SOL and have to try and get another one form Z1 and wait for that to come.

you would need to take this to a shop though. Even the guys at my shop were telling me it was a bitch to do and one of the brackets needed to be modified to fit it correctly. I just got my car back late Monday night.

REVIEW ON NEW CLUTCH:
"HOLY HELLL!!!!! WHAT DID I DO TO MY CAR?!!?!"
That is what I said to the guys at my shop when I first pressed on the clutch after the install. Although even after just getting it back at like 8 oclock last night I've gotten pretty used to it and its started to break in as well.
This clutch is a very short and solid feel and has a great release. I would suggest getting something a bit lighter for a daily driver or if you drive hills as I am almost having to slam the clutch to shift with it brand new right now. My calf is also a rock after driving anywhere lol. I will be looking into a short shifter to make shifting easier with the shorter and solid performance clutch.

NorthStyle · 02-17-2016, 10:34 AM

Wouldn't something along the lines of the RJM clutch pedal be of use since you could adjust the engagement window? Or is my train of thought off..? Cool build either way

birdman71 · 02-17-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthStyle

Wouldn't something along the lines of the RJM clutch pedal be of use since you could adjust the engagement window? Or is my train of thought off..? Cool build either way

I would look into that, but once the clutch breaks in about 2k miles I will be able to adjust engagement. Already have that planned unless I get super used to the feel of how it is.

***UPDATE***

Sadly on my way home from work my revolutions did a funny bounce while I was sitting at a light idling. Dropped from 700rpm to 400rpm, almost stalled, shot back up to 1100rpm and dropped to 600rpm and then settled at 700rpm again. When I started going I hear a mental pinging and clanging for about 2 or 3 seconds and then it stopped. After that power steering was out and the car had half the usual whp to it.
I got the car to my shop and the mechanic after like 2 or 3 mins of joking around and asking what happened with my friend and the mechanic, the mechanic popped my hood and was able to pull the pulley belt out near the intakes with plenty of slack.

I know my pulley belt and pulleys needed to be fixed already due to sounds being made under the hood and my Z having like 99,700 on the clock, but damnnn I only had my car for 22 hrs before I had to take it back and get something else fixed...

At least at this point I'll be able to fix my now blown out catalyzers and install my CF fenders and do my Rear Camber arms for alignment.

Kinda pissed but kinda happy that 3/4 of my 100k miles maintenance is done.

littlejuanito · 02-17-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

I would look into that, but once the clutch breaks in about 2k miles I will be able to adjust engagement. Already have that planned unless I get super used to the feel of how it is.

Get the RJM clutch pedal so we can installed them together lol. I'm yet to installed the new updated version I re purchased

birdman71 · 02-17-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Get the RJM clutch pedal so we can installed them together lol. I'm yet to installed the new updated version I re purchased

maybe so brotha haha gotta find a good enough deal for the cost of labor that it will accrue.

birdman71 · 02-22-2016, 02:13 PM

Got the Car back from my shop Friday 2/19/16 later in the evening and with the new pulley system:
Oem Pulley Wheels,
Oem Pulley Tension belts
Oem Pulley belt,
Oem Power Steering belt

Plus having the clutch and CSC elim done as of recently the Z is moving like a champ again. Have a new paper weight too lol. The pulley wheel has 3 bearings left inside lol. Only missing a couple bearings.

Now just have to figure out why my TPMS light is blinking and staying on, also have the fenders from Fly1 to still be put on as well as the Hood.

FairladyZ40th · 02-22-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

Got the Car back from my shop Friday 2/19/16 later in the evening and with the new pulley system:

Oem Pulley Wheels,

Oem Pulley Tension belts

Oem Pulley belt,

Oem Power Steering belt

Plus having the clutch and CSC elim done as of recently the Z is moving like a champ again. Have a new paper weight too lol. The pulley wheel has 3 bearings left inside lol. Only missing a couple bearings.

Now just have to figure out why my TPMS light is blinking and staying on, also have the fenders from Fly1 to still be put on as well as the Hood.

Dawg! If you gonna invest in new pulleys then install the light weight pulley brotha!! Cmon! That's like the first thing I said haha. XD I got red light weight pulleys on mine

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birdman71 · 02-23-2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Dawg! If you gonna invest in new pulleys then install the light weight pulley brotha!! Cmon! That's like the first thing I said haha. XD I got red light weight pulleys on mine

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I was originally going to but if I did the lightweight pulleys it was going to take another 2 days for parts to arrive and then the 2 days at the shop for install. I couldnt afford to be without my car for another 2 days. And how it would have worked out, That first extra day would have been this last Saturday, they aren't open Sundays, and then Monday would have finished the install. Then would have been getting my car back later today. SO those 2 days, turns it into another 4 without my car lol.

I got my car back last Friday night by doing the OEM pulley wheels, Plus the weight I'll be dropping from my Fenders and Hood when I install them is more than enough to compensate for using OEM pulley wheels

birdman71 · 03-02-2016, 05:34 PM

Going in tonight 3/2/16 to get the SPC Rear Camber Arms put onto the Z and then alignment on Saturday!

It'll be driving like a champ again... $5k later... lol

FairladyZ40th · 03-02-2016, 05:58 PM

...By the gods!

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FairladyZ40th · 03-02-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

Going in tonight 3/2/16 to get the SPC Rear Camber Arms put onto the Z and then alignment on Saturday!

It'll be driving like a champ again... $5k later... lol

Any benefits from those camber arms?

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birdman71 · 03-03-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Any benefits from those camber arms?

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More adjustment for wheel alignment. The OEM rear camber arms are usually maxed out on adjustment. My front alignment is fine but my rear needs to be done so I don't burn through my new rear tires. Not only that the arms are thicker and more durable than OEMs

birdman71 · 03-16-2016, 01:55 PM

Going into the shop 3/18/16 to have both the Fly1 Motorsports Carbon Fiber RS1 Fenders and SS Vented Hood installed, Cant wait to have them installed and get the pics up!

Photo Cred: Fly1 Motorsports

birdman71 · 03-25-2016, 01:45 PM

Welll shieeettt... didn't get the carbon fiber stuff installed because just before the install date I found a new set of intake for the Z and since my passenger side one is cracked not allowing the water lock filer to work properly I decided to post pone the CF install until I get the intakes in and do everything in one shot.

Thanks to Chad over at Concept Z Performance for looking around and finding one of the only in stock Nismo Long tube CAI

birdman71 · 03-25-2016, 02:47 PM

Some more updated pics of the Z when I had the time to wash and shine her the other day.

Used Eagle One Never dull wadding polish and a microfiber towel

02-17-2016, 10:34 AM	#62 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,235 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24276	Wouldn't something along the lines of the RJM clutch pedal be of use since you could adjust the engagement window? Or is my train of thought off..? Cool build either way birdman71 likes this.

02-22-2016, 02:13 PM	#66 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Got the Car back from my shop Friday 2/19/16 later in the evening and with the new pulley system: Oem Pulley Wheels, Oem Pulley Tension belts Oem Pulley belt, Oem Power Steering belt Plus having the clutch and CSC elim done as of recently the Z is moving like a champ again. Have a new paper weight too lol. The pulley wheel has 3 bearings left inside lol. Only missing a couple bearings. Now just have to figure out why my TPMS light is blinking and staying on, also have the fenders from Fly1 to still be put on as well as the Hood. carlitos_370z and littlejuanito like this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

03-02-2016, 05:34 PM	#69 (permalink)
birdman71 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,579 Drives: People Crazy! Rep Power: 40	Going in tonight 3/2/16 to get the SPC Rear Camber Arms put onto the Z and then alignment on Saturday! It'll be driving like a champ again... $5k later... lol jaytirbhaw and Hotrodz like this. __________________ *Birdman's Build:* Powerhouse Amuse/ Nismo/ Eibach/ ACT/ Tommy Kaira/ Avant Garde/ Fast Intentions/ Project Kics/ Fly 1 Motorsports/ EVO-R/ Z1 Motorsports/ Weber Sports/ Zoom/ Zele Japan

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