Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

Ghostvette · 02-02-2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Well shoot. The wheel hubs are on their way already. I guess we'll see how they do.

I need to hit the intake another time yet. I was burning out last night. I'll try making my Never-Dull work because I already own it. lol. but! thanks for that heads up.

Never-Dull works well on brass belt buckles. I used to use that stuff while I was on active duty, until I bought anodized buckles.

Beck-Arnley for the hubs...

Rusty · 02-02-2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Never-Dull works well on brass belt buckles. I used to use that stuff while I was on active duty, until I bought anodized buckles.

Beck-Arnley for the hubs...

SKF bearing if you can find them.

gbrettin · 02-03-2021, 05:56 AM

IG@gbrettin

Oil pan on and finished! Double drain, -16 turbo drain, -10 feed and send for remote oil filter/cooler/Accusump and two studs added to the block so that I can use two nuts in a tight location. WHEW! That's a lot for an aluminum oil pan. Huge shot out to @independenteng for making this happen

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The pan is finally done and my swirl pots all have -16 bungs. That's all I have to say about that.

gbrettin · 02-03-2021, 08:00 PM

MORE video for all of you, and the edits are terrible too. You get what you pay for... so shut up and enjoy the show.

gbrettin · 02-05-2021, 03:02 PM

This just in from the powder coater and hot off Amazon truck.

Looks like I have some work to do tomorrow... Push rod measurements, Wheel bearing and dampener removal/install. Of which only 1 will likely get started... lol

I'm going with pushrods. So I can order them

-Edit

I'm for sure going with that accent color. It looks amazing in person and it will look awesome on the turbo housing.

--Edit Edit

The wheel bearings are being done because "since I'm in there..." That would be a budget killer if I followed a budget. I'd prefer not to.

gbrettin · 02-07-2021, 03:07 PM

I've been a busy beaver the last few days.
-Swirlpots with AN bungs have been welded on.
-Ground down some aluminum inside the intake.
-Assembled new ATI Damper
-Messed up assembly so I had to press off and reassemble. The bolt holes didn't line up
-Figured out that the old ARP damper bolt was too long.
-Pulled old damper off.
-Disassembled coil bracket mount for powder coating (going to be Yellow/green)
-Installed front wheel hub assembly.

I am going to do a rebuild and powder coat my calipers. Rusty, I know you have done it a few times. Where do you get the rebuild kits from?

Last picture shows my brake duct not on the car after assembly. cool...

First pictures show the powder coating on the car. Looks damn good in person! The camera can't keep up with the intensity of the Yellow/Green. The calipers will be coated the same yellow/green. I think the wheels for the car will be the Nismo Club Sport. If they still make them when I get close to being done.

Rusty · 02-07-2021, 03:49 PM

Here's the KITS you need from Z1. They have the o-ring for between the halves.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/brakes...it-p-6891.html

gbrettin · 02-08-2021, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Here's the KITS you need from Z1. They have the o-ring for between the halves.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/brakes...it-p-6891.html

Thanks dude.

Also. You have done an SPL upgrade on your lower control arms right? Worth it?

Rusty · 02-08-2021, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Thanks dude.

Also. You have done an SPL upgrade on your lower control arms right? Worth it?

My 2 cents on the lower bushings. Yea, they are worth it. You be surprised at how much freer the suspension moves with the SPL bearings.

jchammond · 02-10-2021, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Thanks dude.

Also. You have done an SPL upgrade on your lower control arms right? Worth it?

I asked him the same exact question

As I purchased new lower control arms, because the lower ball joints aren’t serviceable

gbrettin · 02-08-2021, 11:03 PM

Broke down my Akebono's and cleaned them up prior to powder coating. I ruined 4 pistons because I shot them out of the caliper ... which I found completely hilarious at the time. It's not terrible funny now. Oh no. there it is. I'm laughing again.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLDgjUaH..._web_copy_link

They 100% needed to be gone through. I'm glad I did. They had a lot of grime and brake dust. The boots were hashed.

Rusty · 02-08-2021, 11:50 PM

Hey dumb chit. You damage the pistons. You're SOL! You CAN'T buy just the pistons. You HAVE to buy the WHOLE caliper.

gbrettin · 02-09-2021, 04:04 PM

Why do they sell replacement pistons?

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Rusty · 02-09-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Why do they sell replacement pistons?

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I couldn't find replacement pistons when I redid mine. I couldn't find pistons for my truck either. None of my local stores could get them.

I see that Z1 has them. When I did mine. I needed them NOW, not later. I didn't have time to check with Z1.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/front-...caAlXuEALw_wcB

gbrettin · 02-09-2021, 07:41 PM

Oh man I totally got lost in the moment having fun. I only had a few hours of sleep and was running on fumes. RIGHT after I blasted them out I had a moment of clarity and face palmed hard. .... I laughed at how stupid it was... Nay.. how stupid I was.

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02-05-2021, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,299 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	This just in from the powder coater and hot off Amazon truck. Looks like I have some work to do tomorrow... Push rod measurements, Wheel bearing and dampener removal/install. Of which only 1 will likely get started... lol I'm going with pushrods. So I can order them -Edit I'm for sure going with that accent color. It looks amazing in person and it will look awesome on the turbo housing. --Edit Edit The wheel bearings are being done because "since I'm in there..." That would be a budget killer if I followed a budget. I'd prefer not to. Last edited by gbrettin; 02-05-2021 at 03:06 PM.

02-07-2021, 03:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,465 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Here's the KITS you need from Z1. They have the o-ring for between the halves. https://www.z1motorsports.com/brakes...it-p-6891.html __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-08-2021, 11:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,465 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Hey dumb chit. You damage the pistons. You're SOL! You CAN'T buy just the pistons. You HAVE to buy the WHOLE caliper. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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02-03-2021, 05:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,299 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	IG@gbrettin Oil pan on and finished! Double drain, -16 turbo drain, -10 feed and send for remote oil filter/cooler/Accusump and two studs added to the block so that I can use two nuts in a tight location. WHEW! That's a lot for an aluminum oil pan. Huge shot out to @independenteng for making this happen ------------------ The pan is finally done and my swirl pots all have -16 bungs. That's all I have to say about that.

02-03-2021, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,299 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	MORE video for all of you, and the edits are terrible too. You get what you pay for... so shut up and enjoy the show.

02-07-2021, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,299 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I've been a busy beaver the last few days. -Swirlpots with AN bungs have been welded on. -Ground down some aluminum inside the intake. -Assembled new ATI Damper -Messed up assembly so I had to press off and reassemble. The bolt holes didn't line up -Figured out that the old ARP damper bolt was too long. -Pulled old damper off. -Disassembled coil bracket mount for powder coating (going to be Yellow/green) -Installed front wheel hub assembly. I am going to do a rebuild and powder coat my calipers. Rusty, I know you have done it a few times. Where do you get the rebuild kits from? Last picture shows my brake duct not on the car after assembly. cool... First pictures show the powder coating on the car. Looks damn good in person! The camera can't keep up with the intensity of the Yellow/Green. The calipers will be coated the same yellow/green. I think the wheels for the car will be the Nismo Club Sport. If they still make them when I get close to being done.

02-08-2021, 11:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,299 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Broke down my Akebono's and cleaned them up prior to powder coating. I ruined 4 pistons because I shot them out of the caliper ... which I found completely hilarious at the time. It's not terrible funny now. Oh no. there it is. I'm laughing again. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLDgjUaH..._web_copy_link They 100% needed to be gone through. I'm glad I did. They had a lot of grime and brake dust. The boots were hashed.

02-09-2021, 04:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,299 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Why do they sell replacement pistons? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

02-09-2021, 07:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,299 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Oh man I totally got lost in the moment having fun. I only had a few hours of sleep and was running on fumes. RIGHT after I blasted them out I had a moment of clarity and face palmed hard. .... I laughed at how stupid it was... Nay.. how stupid I was. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk