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simota1 07-31-2012 07:33 AM

nice build man :tup: keep it up man

KaienZ34 07-31-2012 07:56 AM

More oil=more cooling.

Unique_Z 07-31-2012 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 1846457)
My ZSpeed Aluminum Under Pan Diffuser came in too. I'll install it when I do my brake duct install. I like to do everything at once. :D

Nice! :tup:

scruffydog 07-31-2012 09:58 AM

thanks for sharing, good luck with you build!

FPenvy 07-31-2012 10:02 AM

so all these new parts and i still havent gotten you to come out to an event or race lol

Rusty 07-31-2012 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 1846800)
so all these new parts and i still havent gotten you to come out to an event or race lol

It's just the way my work schedule falls on this days. :(

FPenvy 07-31-2012 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 1847475)
It's just the way my work schedule falls on this days. :(

you need a new schedule my friend lol

Rusty 07-31-2012 03:32 PM

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My Stillen brake cooling kit came today. :tup: Now to fine time to install everything.

anthonyy 07-31-2012 05:46 PM

can't wait to see this all come together with the ducts!

Rusty 08-06-2012 02:59 PM

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Have my brake ducts installed. Still have to install the backing plates and hoses to the ducts.
This group of pictures is how I made my template so that I can cut my holes in the bumper.

KaienZ34 08-06-2012 03:04 PM

Cool deal, it looks like it'll turn out bada$$..

Rusty 08-06-2012 03:05 PM

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This group of pictures.
Oh well. Was a perfect bumper.
Taping the template in place. Marking the hole. The HOLE. And the 2 tools I used. :D

Rusty 08-06-2012 03:09 PM

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I had a machine shop turn down the 4" OD of the reducer just enough so that it slips into the brake duct.

CrownR426 08-06-2012 03:11 PM

Datass!

Huckleberry 08-06-2012 03:13 PM

that's good stuff.

when will you be done?

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Originally Posted by CrownR426 (Post 1856320)
Datass!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7...561a96e1aa.jpg

Rusty 08-06-2012 03:15 PM

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The left side went real smooth far as installing the duct. The right side is/was another problem. The washer reservoir is in the way. I shorten the brake duct and reducer about an 1 1/4". Still wasn't enough. What I had to do was to cut the duct at an angle so that the reducer could clear the reservoir. I have to take a picture of that yet.

Rusty 08-06-2012 03:19 PM

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Pictures of the brake ducts installed for now. I just have wood screws holding the ducts in place for now. I want to use something different. Still have to install the hoses and backing plates. That will be after dinner I hope. :D

simota1 08-06-2012 03:42 PM

love the ducts man!!!!

anthonyy 08-06-2012 05:36 PM

wow, great job!
Very OEM look! me likey

KaienZ34 08-06-2012 05:40 PM

That looks so good, they should come from the factory like that.

Rusty 08-06-2012 10:47 PM

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Got more work done. :D This is what the ducts look like now. I have the reducers epoxy to the ducts. That is the only way I could get the right side pieces to stay together.

Rusty 08-06-2012 10:57 PM

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Have the backing plates and hoses installed. :D
Remove the unit bearing. Easy trick to help you to remove it. Loosen the 4 bolts that hold it on. Back them back intil there is about 5 threads deep in the hole. Now put a socket and short extension on the bolt heads and hit with a hammer. It should push the unit bearing out. Once the unit bearing is out. wire brush clean both the unit bearing and the hole it sits in. Next use a flat honing stone and go over the mounting surfaces of the bearing and the spindle. You don't want any high spots that could cause you problems. Put the bolts in the spindle, then the backing plate, then the unit bearing. Now start your bolts and torque to spec. :tup:

Rusty 08-06-2012 11:05 PM

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Now for the hoses. Since I'm using the Nismo RC brake ducts and the ZSpeed aluminum under pan diffuser. My routing of hoses is different then what Stillen shows in their instructions. You start at the brake ducts and work your way back to the backing plates. It's best to check your hoses after you install them with the tires on. This way you can see IF the tire WILL hit the hoses.

FPenvy 08-06-2012 11:26 PM

Ducts are looking good. Maybe I'd finally get to see this is u ever take a break from working on it and actually drive it sometime lol

Isamu 08-07-2012 12:11 AM

looking good man!

Rusty 08-07-2012 02:41 AM

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Here's some more pictures. :D

Kingbaby 08-07-2012 05:11 AM

Awesome!

Rusty 08-07-2012 12:32 PM

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Pictures in the daylight of the brake ducts. :D

Rusty 08-07-2012 12:37 PM

What's next on my list? MMMMMM I have a Robispec harness bar coming. After that, I don't know. :ohsnap1: I guess, I'm going to have to :stirthepot: and see what happens after my credit card cools off some. LOL

anthonyy 08-07-2012 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 1857789)
Pictures in the daylight of the brake ducts. :D

:yum::yum::yum:

Isamu 08-07-2012 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 1857801)
What's next on my list? MMMMMM I have a Robispec harness bar coming. After that, I don't know. :ohsnap1: I guess, I'm going to have to :stirthepot: and see what happens after my credit card cools off some. LOL

get boosted like me!

Rusty 08-07-2012 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu (Post 1858147)
get boosted like me!

That's on the list. But it's like a year or two down the road. I want to see what happens with the Stillen 500hp build and the twin supercharger build. For now, thinking surge tank, coil overs, then big brake kit. :leghump:

Amuse370 08-07-2012 07:08 PM

The Nismo looks beautiful Rusty :tup:

Mike 08-07-2012 07:23 PM

If you track, and you go with a BBK, I can highly recommend the stoptech trophy kit.

Rusty 09-11-2012 05:21 PM

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Got my Robispec harness bar in. Here's the install thread that I posted. :tup:

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ml#post1911814

It looks good in there. :tup:

Rusty 09-11-2012 05:23 PM

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A couple of more pictures. :D

FPenvy 09-11-2012 06:05 PM

Very nice sir. You should do that to mine for me lol just blue to match my paint

Rusty 09-11-2012 10:39 PM

You get it. I'll help you put it in. :D

FPenvy 09-12-2012 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 1912145)
You get it. I'll help you put it in. :D

that just looks like alot of tear down for one little crossbar lol

i'm waiting on a call right now to place the order for my intakes so finally i'm back to modding :stirthepot:

Rusty 09-25-2012 09:48 PM

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When out and bought a tow hook from these guys for my Nismo. Installed it and it's about 2 1/4" too short.

AutoTecknic Aluminum Tow Hook - Nissan 350Z


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