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GaleForce 08-13-2014 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2929404)
I'll probably breakdown and buy the Earl hose too.

On a side note. Did I ever send you the pics from my real camera of the a-pillar? I know I took them just I can't recall if I emailed them to you. Alcohol does a number on your brain cells:ugh2:

Yes you did send them to me :tiphat: . I need to post them up somewhere, when I get time. I love the Greddy gauge :yum: I love alcohol too :yum:

jwick 08-13-2014 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2929406)
Yes you did send them to me :tiphat: . I need to post them up somewhere, when I get time. I love the Greddy gauge :yum: I love alcohol too :yum:

Just checking. I still need to send you the passenger side pillar so we can make it match the driver but keep forgetting to pull it and ship it. I might just wait until Oct when I pick up the DD. It'll be hard not to tell Johnny to turn up the boost when it no longer is required to get be back and forth to work.:driving:

GaleForce 08-13-2014 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2929418)
Just checking. I still need to send you the passenger side pillar so we can make it match the driver but keep forgetting to pull it and ship it. I might just wait until Oct when I pick up the DD. It'll be hard not to tell Johnny to turn up the boost when it no longer is required to get be back and forth to work.:driving:

No rush on the other pillar. That offer is open to you as long as if I can get the dye.

jwick 08-13-2014 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2929420)
No rush on the other pillar. That offer is open to you as long as if I can get the dye.

You da man. I'll make sure to double check dye availability before I mail it and it just randomly shows up on your doorstep:tup:

GaleForce 08-13-2014 10:00 PM

Russell fitting has been replaced. Test drive with Mrs.Force tomorrow. Hoping for no leaks *fingers crossed*

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....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...3fba2b41cd8d37

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...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...07854147_n.jpg

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.

https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...67430165_n.jpg

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 (Post 2931211)
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 (Post 2931254)
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. :roflpuke2:

jwick 08-14-2014 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2931256)
Yes, that was my plan until he goosed it. :roflpuke2:

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 (Post 2931256)
Yes, that was my plan until he goosed it. :roflpuke2:

:iagree:

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 (Post 2931211)
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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr8-S9zdk3I

GaleForce 08-14-2014 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jsutton2 (Post 2931296)
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!! :tup: 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 (Post 2931664)
Poor little Porsche hahaha!! :tup: MR. Gale

Damn i hope you can resolve the problem with the windshield

Thanks Carlitos. :tiphat:

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 (Post 2931303)
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?

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/...psrfqvkc6y.jpg

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.

jlo370z 08-16-2014 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2933274)
Bottom one?

top one can see the drop of oil on it

jwick 08-16-2014 02:07 PM

Mines the bottom one. I was thinking the sway bar was making contact.

jlo370z 08-16-2014 02:13 PM

I'm surprised at the amount of trouble with these. knocking on wood.

GaleForce 08-16-2014 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2933277)
Mines the bottom one. I was thinking the sway bar was making contact.

No contact 100% sure of that.

jwick 08-16-2014 03:08 PM

I think the sway bar hits the hose not the fitting

GaleForce 08-16-2014 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2933336)
I think the sway bar hits the hose not the fitting

Nope, I have mine against the block, also wire tied to the oil pan.

GaleForce 08-16-2014 03:16 PM

Do you guys know if the threads on the oil filter relocation block are NPT?

jwick 08-16-2014 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2933342)
Do you guys know if the threads on the oil filter relocation block are NPT?

I have what you need to buy if you need part number

GaleForce 08-16-2014 03:29 PM

Yes please. That would save me a bunch of work.

Is it the same as the greddy fittings?

jwick 08-16-2014 03:32 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/17/nu8uqudy.jpg

jwick 08-16-2014 03:33 PM

That's what Sasha sent me

GaleForce 08-16-2014 03:39 PM

Perfect. Thank you :tiphat:

GaleForce 08-16-2014 03:41 PM

Hopefully I can limp the car to Z-Fest and back home tomorrow. I'll order the parts tonight, receive them next week. :ugh2:

jwick 08-16-2014 03:53 PM

Doesn't look like you are leaking much. I didn't replace those fittings cuz I'm not leaking there

GaleForce 08-16-2014 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2933352)
Doesn't look like you are leaking much. I didn't replace those fittings cuz I'm not leaking there

It does't look bad, but it's enough to coat the right underside of the car back to the rear quarter panel. :ugh2: All the other fittings are nice and dry, knock on wood. I'll keep you posted with my results.

For the time being, I put my original hose back on but swapped ends so I could see if the leak moves. I doubt it will but it's one more thing to try.

Thank you for your help Sir :tiphat:

jlo370z 08-16-2014 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2933342)
Do you guys know if the threads on the oil filter relocation block are NPT?

its interesting your leak is same location. Mine had a leak here too but its not from the lines its the actual filter re location block that has a micro defect in it. I had sasha send me a new one

jlo370z 08-16-2014 06:20 PM

mine did not leak that bad though. and only leaked at idle

GaleForce 08-17-2014 08:39 PM

Made it to Z-Fest and back.

We met up with a group of Zs, Gs, and a handful of other cool cars first, then we drove together to the Ontario Heritage Airplane Museum, home of OCZ Z-Fest 2014.

The pre-show meet,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...26f88d7b8c0a7e

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...d1db242eb8e139

Ire and I. Check out his wheels, Advans FTW!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...99206078_n.jpg

Lee and I. Lee won 2nd place 370z modified, and I won 1st.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...23703909_n.jpg

Mini GaleForce, Mrs.GaleForce and I stopped for supper on the way home. The waitress brought us a little dessert as a congratulations for the win. Totally surprised us!

https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/...94531469_n.jpg

Finally home, look at this cool trophy,

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...92624002_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...69752148_n.jpg

jwick 08-17-2014 08:42 PM

Keep racking up the wins bro!

valpozguy 08-17-2014 08:45 PM

That trophy is sweet hopefully my car will look as good as yours in a year or two lol!

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