Project Z

Mr&Mrs · 08-13-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Anytime, brother.. I'm up for it..

Can you PM me a website and parts list? So I can order what we need. I want to do the dual orb with projector mod, put some high quality L.E.Ds in the landing strip. I also need to find a match to the MBlue for the housing, and gloss black for the shrouds.

I think I saw a place that can do a rattle can with what ever color paint code you give them. I just cant seem to find it now. Or I can have my painter at Nissan take care of the paint and we can do the lighting. It might be best to call me sometime tomorrow lol

kellyefields · 08-13-2012, 07:37 PM

That is one hell of a sight seeing two Z's in the same garage. congrats

Dembflyr · 08-13-2012, 08:15 PM

I got the rattle can paint that I used from the link in this thread.

DIY: Headlight LED's and blackout

It matched perfect but I messed up on the passenger side. Then it was made worse by trying to fix it. If you have any questions about what you see when you get them apart just let me know.

Mr&Mrs · 08-14-2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

I got the rattle can paint that I used from the link in this thread.

DIY: Headlight LED's and blackout

It matched perfect but I messed up on the passenger side. Then it was made worse by trying to fix it. If you have any questions about what you see when you get them apart just let me know.

Thanks for the link! The headlight does not look bad at all only reason I noticed is because you told me about it and I looked real close lol. I may have some questions with the wiring, but im not changing anything other than the Iron Man, to Orbs so it should use the same leads.

Nut_N_Much · 08-15-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Thanks for the link! The headlight does not look bad at all only reason I noticed is because you told me about it and I looked real close lol. I may have some questions with the wiring, but im not changing anything other than the Iron Man, to Orbs so it should use the same leads.

Sent PM... Gave you all the details to order the parts. Will do it for trade of something, wont charge you. Don't want to piss anyone one off. Friend to Friend we can getter done...

Before getting resisters for the run way leds, read some threads one them, people had some trouble with the resisters burning out. I'll dig up my notes, but a wiz kids explained why there were issues and what he recommended. Trying to find that post..

Nut_N_Much · 08-15-2012, 07:16 PM

I found it, I had in in my build thread: 200 OHM 1 Watt he explains why below.

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Quote from Javier: Hi. I'm thinking of doing the same to my headlights but my numbers indicate that I should be using 200 OHM resistors at 1 watt. The LEDs are runnung at 26mA not the 20mA that they are designed for so the current draws .762 watts. Therefore you should us at least a 1 watt resistor not 1/4 or 1/2. My numbers are as follows: 12 v devided .060mA (3 leds in series) = 200 ohms. Please let me know what you think. I just do not want to be opening these headlights once a year. The way I see it the current is greater than the resistor can handle and they may burn up.

Mr&Mrs · 08-16-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

I found it, I had in in my build thread: 200 OHM 1 Watt he explains why below.

Hmm they already have the landing strip but one LED burnt out. I am basically a moron when it comes to wiring. I will text Dave and ask what he has installed unless he chimes in here first.

Last night and this morning I ordered all my paint supplies, dual halos, and the G35 lens's.

Thanks again for all the help guys!

Mr&Mrs · 08-23-2012, 04:42 PM

Well I scrubbed the Boost controller install and tune for now. I called GTM asked them some questions, they asked me some questions, and it was decided that this tune will be fine in Florida. I will put the 1200.00 towards painting my Zele kit when it finally gets here.

Also I took the Blue Z in for an oil change today and got a good look at all the underside while it was on the lift. Dave you done an amazing job installing the kit

I have no clue how you could of done that with the motor in the car! I can tell just by looking I would of punched holes in walls, threw tools, cursed till I popped a vein etc. etc. lol

Dembflyr · 08-25-2012, 02:21 PM

Thanks for the compliment on the install.

Trust me. There was plenty of foul language and thrown tools during the install. Not to mention busted knuckles. But a good pair of mechanic gloves save a lot of them.

I'm glad that you are enjoying the car. I miss it terribly but I am very happy that I can follow your progress.

Have you beat her yet? She likes it rough.

simota1 · 08-25-2012, 05:25 PM

i admire people that twin turbo the z's thats alot of work.......

but i know the feeling of turbo on the VQs are a beast

Mr&Mrs · 08-25-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

Thanks for the compliment on the install.

Trust me. There was plenty of foul language and thrown tools during the install. Not to mention busted knuckles. But a good pair of mechanic gloves save a lot of them.

I'm glad that you are enjoying the car. I miss it terribly but I am very happy that I can follow your progress.

Have you beat her yet? She likes it rough.

I got on it a little, the AFR's got a little rich (10.5) yesterday when I got on it. Im thinking it done it because of how hot it was. Next time I get a chance to drive it I will take it out in the morning and see if they hug 11.3 like they were before.

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Originally Posted by simota1

i admire people that twin turbo the z's thats alot of work.......

but i know the feeling of turbo on the VQs are a beast

My VR4 was also a complete PITA so much so that I will probably never work on this alone. I just do not have the time, if something goes wrong I will take it to a shop. With my limited free time it would take months to repair.

Heck I took the center console out of my SRT-4 months ago to replace shifter bushings and still have not put it back in lol

simota1 · 08-25-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

I got on it a little, the AFR's got a little rich (10.5) yesterday when I got on it. Im thinking it done it because of how hot it was. Next time I get a chance to drive it I will take it out in the morning and see if they hug 11.3 like they were before.

My VR4 was also a complete PITA so much so that I will probably never work on this alone. I just do not have the time, if something goes wrong I will take it to a shop. With my limited free time it would take months to repair.

Heck I took the center console out of my SRT-4 months ago to replace shifter bushings and still have not put it back in lol

wow man you have a VR4? that motor is smashed up in there... lol my friend had one.... and i felt bad for all the mechanics that would work on it.. they all look like they wanted to commit suicide lmao....

Dembflyr · 08-26-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

I got on it a little, the AFR's got a little rich (10.5) yesterday when I got on it. Im thinking it done it because of how hot it was. Next time I get a chance to drive it I will take it out in the morning and see if they hug 11.3 like they were before.

I don't remember ever seeing the AFR get to 10.5. Are you reading that from the gauge on the pillar?

Mr&Mrs · 08-26-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

wow man you have a VR4? that motor is smashed up in there... lol my friend had one.... and i felt bad for all the mechanics that would work on it.. they all look like they wanted to commit suicide lmao....

Sadly I do not own it anymore I miss it alot though even with all the head aches.

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Originally Posted by Dembflyr

I don't remember ever seeing the AFR get to 10.5. Are you reading that from the gauge on the pillar?

Yep, and I have no idea what could of got it down in the 10's either. Maybe a boost leak? But it seems to be holding right at 7 PSI and I think I would hear anything major enough to drop it down that low.

Edit: The Vac side is also fine.

Mr&Mrs · 08-29-2012, 07:52 PM

Well had a chance to drive the car tonight and everything is normal with the AFR's. So I'm sticking with the thought of it being super heat soaked and nasty humid temperatures out causing it to happen.

08-13-2012, 07:37 PM	#257 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 47 Posts: 1,149 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 16	That is one hell of a sight seeing two Z's in the same garage. congrats __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

08-13-2012, 08:15 PM	#258 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	I got the rattle can paint that I used from the link in this thread. DIY: Headlight LED's and blackout It matched perfect but I messed up on the passenger side. Then it was made worse by trying to fix it. If you have any questions about what you see when you get them apart just let me know. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

08-23-2012, 04:42 PM	#263 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,194 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 18518	Well I scrubbed the Boost controller install and tune for now. I called GTM asked them some questions, they asked me some questions, and it was decided that this tune will be fine in Florida. I will put the 1200.00 towards painting my Zele kit when it finally gets here. Also I took the Blue Z in for an oil change today and got a good look at all the underside while it was on the lift. Dave you done an amazing job installing the kit I have no clue how you could of done that with the motor in the car! I can tell just by looking I would of punched holes in walls, threw tools, cursed till I popped a vein etc. etc. lol __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

08-25-2012, 02:21 PM	#264 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the compliment on the install. Trust me. There was plenty of foul language and thrown tools during the install. Not to mention busted knuckles. But a good pair of mechanic gloves save a lot of them. I'm glad that you are enjoying the car. I miss it terribly but I am very happy that I can follow your progress. Have you beat her yet? She likes it rough. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

08-25-2012, 05:25 PM	#265 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	i admire people that twin turbo the z's thats alot of work....... but i know the feeling of turbo on the VQs are a beast __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

08-29-2012, 07:52 PM	#270 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,194 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 18518	Well had a chance to drive the car tonight and everything is normal with the AFR's. So I'm sticking with the thought of it being super heat soaked and nasty humid temperatures out causing it to happen. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

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