GaleForce's build

GaleForce · 08-14-2014, 06:30 PM

So I took the Z out to test the new fitting. I just got on the highway and caught a rock from a passing vehicle....

While on our drive Mrs.Force called the glass shop. They said they would have a new windshield ready at 2pm. On the way there I came up on this... I can't say what happened next...

Next the monkeys at the glass shop... Let me put it to you this way, they are getting me another windshield.

Top before, bottom after. Also notice the defect on the edge of the glass. I think they installed the weatherstrip upside down. I will be inspecting the glass and weatherstrip before the next installation. Something they should have done this time.

When I finally got home I checked the new fitting. It's leaking too. FFS. I am going to make a new hose, the new one will be a half inch longer. Shouldn't make a difference as the hose I have on there now isn't stressed. It's the only other thing I can think of doing.

Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrghhh!!!!!!!!

aszyd · 08-14-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I can't say what happened next...

You rolled up beside him and gave the thumbs-up of approval. Then calmly went about your previous business?

Sucks about the windshield. Hopefully they get that **** fixed correctly.

GaleForce · 08-14-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aszyd

You rolled up beside him and gave the thumbs-up of approval. Then calmly went about your previous business?

Sucks about the windshield. Hopefully they get that **** fixed correctly.

Yes, that was my plan until he goosed it.

jwick · 08-14-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Yes, that was my plan until he goosed it.

Don't worry Mr. Gale. Those of us with BP kits who have ran across a 911tt know exactly what happened

aszyd · 08-14-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Yes, that was my plan until he goosed it.

I don't seek out a race, but if they come at me, it's on! Too bad that never seems to happen on the routes that I take. The FL anti-racing laws seemed to have really toned down the other drivers.

jsutton2 · 08-14-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

So I took the Z out to test the new fitting. I just got on the highway and caught a rock from a passing vehicle....

While on our drive Mrs.Force called the glass shop. They said they would have a new windshield ready at 2pm. On the way there I came up on this... I can't say what happened next...

Next the monkeys at the glass shop... Let me put it to you this way, they are getting me another windshield.

Top before, bottom after. Also notice the defect on the edge of the glass. I think they installed the weatherstrip upside down. I will be inspecting the glass and weatherstrip before the next installation. Something they should have done this time.

When I finally got home I checked the new fitting. It's leaking too. FFS. I am going to make a new hose, the new one will be a half inch longer. Shouldn't make a difference as the hose I have on there now isn't stressed. It's the only other thing I can think of doing.

Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrghhh!!!!!!!!

Mine looks similar but it's not leaking that I can tell... It's as if they installed the windshield lower than they should have, because I can actually see the edge of the windshield at the top. The weatherstripping at the top doesn't cover the edge of the windshield like it used to.

Would you guys have them fix it, even if it doesn't leak? Our cars are so loud that I have no idea if there is any additional wind noise.

GaleForce · 08-14-2014, 08:30 PM

Well, the photoshoot from earlier in the week was great. We are forbidden to show any shots until after the feature comes out. But... we did get some footage from a GoPro Hero on a DJI RC Drone that we are able to show. It's short but gets the point across.

Shot by RC Drone Ariel Photographer Daniel Camer.

GaleForce · 08-14-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jsutton2

Mine looks similar but it's not leaking that I can tell... It's as if they installed the windshield lower than they should have, because I can actually see the edge of the windshield at the top. The weatherstripping at the top doesn't cover the edge of the windshield like it used to.

Would you guys have them fix it, even if it doesn't leak? Our cars are so loud that I have no idea if there is any additional wind noise.

Does your weather strip have a visible seam?

Bottom line, it's not right, I'm not happy with it. They are getting another windshield and redoing it on their dime.

carlitos_370z · 08-15-2014, 07:34 AM

Poor little Porsche hahaha!!

MR. Gale

Damn i hope you can resolve the problem with the windshield

GaleForce · 08-15-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Poor little Porsche hahaha!!

MR. Gale

Damn i hope you can resolve the problem with the windshield

Thanks Carlitos.

It will get resolved one way or another.

Mitco39 · 08-15-2014, 09:24 AM

I swear I have the exact same crack on my windshield. Even the way it curves down and just just stops. But up here in this dirty part of the country with oil field trucks on all the roadways its just something you cannot get around unfortunately, especially with a DD.

jsutton2 · 08-15-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Does your weather strip have a visible seam?

Bottom line, it's not right, I'm not happy with it. They are getting another windshield and redoing it on their dime.

No visible seam. Your description of it looking like it was upside down sounds spot-on.

Hope they get it right the 2nd time.

GaleForce · 08-16-2014, 01:20 PM

I've been chasing an oil leak for a while. I replaced the old fittings and hose with new Russell Performance hose and fittings thinking a better quality fittings would be the answer. I still have a leak, always the same spot. I have used three new fittings trying to fix the leak and just today lengthened the hose and used two new fitting on each end as a just in case. Still leaking.

It leaks at the swivel, NOT at the threads.

Suggestions?

jwick · 08-16-2014, 02:00 PM

Bottom one?

GaleForce · 08-16-2014, 02:05 PM

Top one. It's hard to see but there is a drip of oil there.

08-14-2014, 06:30 PM	#2206 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	So I took the Z out to test the new fitting. I just got on the highway and caught a rock from a passing vehicle.... While on our drive Mrs.Force called the glass shop. They said they would have a new windshield ready at 2pm. On the way there I came up on this... I can't say what happened next... Next the monkeys at the glass shop... Let me put it to you this way, they are getting me another windshield. Top before, bottom after. Also notice the defect on the edge of the glass. I think they installed the weatherstrip upside down. I will be inspecting the glass and weatherstrip before the next installation. Something they should have done this time. When I finally got home I checked the new fitting. It's leaking too. FFS. I am going to make a new hose, the new one will be a half inch longer. Shouldn't make a difference as the hose I have on there now isn't stressed. It's the only other thing I can think of doing. Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrghhh!!!!!!!! Hotrodz and Luciano13 like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

08-14-2014, 08:30 PM	#2212 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Well, the photoshoot from earlier in the week was great. We are forbidden to show any shots until after the feature comes out. But... we did get some footage from a GoPro Hero on a DJI RC Drone that we are able to show. It's short but gets the point across. Shot by RC Drone Ariel Photographer Daniel Camer. wheee!, Mr&Mrs, JARblue and 3 others like this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z Last edited by GaleForce; 08-14-2014 at 08:32 PM.

08-15-2014, 09:24 AM	#2216 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 131	I swear I have the exact same crack on my windshield. Even the way it curves down and just just stops. But up here in this dirty part of the country with oil field trucks on all the roadways its just something you cannot get around unfortunately, especially with a DD. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

08-16-2014, 01:20 PM	#2218 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	I've been chasing an oil leak for a while. I replaced the old fittings and hose with new Russell Performance hose and fittings thinking a better quality fittings would be the answer. I still have a leak, always the same spot. I have used three new fittings trying to fix the leak and just today lengthened the hose and used two new fitting on each end as a just in case. Still leaking. It leaks at the swivel, NOT at the threads. Suggestions? __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

08-16-2014, 02:00 PM	#2219 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	Bottom one? __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

08-15-2014, 07:34 AM	#2214 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7585	Poor little Porsche hahaha!! MR. Gale Damn i hope you can resolve the problem with the windshield

08-16-2014, 02:05 PM	#2220 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Top one. It's hard to see but there is a drip of oil there. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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