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DatsunFTW 01-27-2016 06:16 PM

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DatsunFTW 01-28-2016 01:47 PM

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Resorted to aluminum. It simplified the process a little bit haha. Here's the final view of the driver side. Still finishing up the passenger one. The white looking stuff is just a foam roll to fill the gap and prevent the aluminum from hitting the paint.

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edzilla123 01-28-2016 10:51 PM

you will have to reinforce that chassis mount wing with some threaded rod and rodend links mine like to shack side to side. ill be doing mine saturday ill post some pics on my build thread

DatsunFTW 01-28-2016 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by edzilla123 (Post 3400224)
you will have to reinforce that chassis mount wing with some threaded rod and rodend links mine like to shack side to side. ill be doing mine saturday ill post some pics on my build thread

A tension rod is already supplied with my kit. Wing actually just shipped today. Should come in after my weekend skii trip.

DatsunFTW 01-29-2016 09:30 AM

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carlitos_370z 02-01-2016 05:29 AM

nice work Thomas! looks great man! :tup:

Unique_Z 02-01-2016 10:38 AM

awesome work as always brother :tup:

DatsunFTW 02-01-2016 10:47 AM

Thanks guys! Wednesday is wing day. :) hopefully will have pictures on Thursday

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carlitos_370z 02-02-2016 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DatsunFTW (Post 3402084)
Thanks guys! Wednesday is wing day. :) hopefully will have pictures on Thursday

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hell yeah! :tup: can wait to see the wing installed :stirthepot:

DatsunFTW 02-03-2016 04:50 PM

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Vrg37s 02-03-2016 06:07 PM

Really digging the new look man :tup:

astro932 02-03-2016 06:11 PM

how was the install on the wing?

DatsunFTW 02-03-2016 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by astro932 (Post 3404327)
how was the install on the wing?

Tricky... The holes that bolt the crash bar replacement were powedercoated over too much resulting in some grinding to be able to work. Otherwise it was pretty straightforward. Just needs more structural integrity so I bought some steel cables to make it stronger.

astro932 02-03-2016 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DatsunFTW (Post 3404330)
Tricky... The holes that bolt the crash bar replacement were powedercoated over too much resulting in some grinding to be able to work. Otherwise it was pretty straightforward. Just needs more structural integrity so I bought some steel cables to make it stronger.

good to know, Im going to buy one within the next month so trying to get as much info as possible, bumper cutting go easily enough?

DatsunFTW 02-03-2016 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by astro932 (Post 3404414)
good to know, Im going to buy one within the next month so trying to get as much info as possible, bumper cutting go easily enough?

It's a process.... I had to cut about 5 times... never could get the size right and It just makes me sad to see two huge holes in the bumper. But whatever. Race car! You cant see them anyway with those massive mounts in the way

carlitos_370z 02-04-2016 05:28 AM

Just perfect bro! the Z looks in the point!:tup: makes me want a damn GT wing soo bad :p

BTW im going to send you a PM asking some tips for the power steering fluid change that im going to do it this weekend ;)

EZT 02-04-2016 07:17 PM

Not a big fan of huge wings, but I see you're tracking it now so major props. Car looks great!

DatsunFTW 02-18-2016 09:20 PM

SOHO Motorsports to the rescue! I called Nick on Friday of last week and told him that I needed an exhaust in time for the 20th when I return to the track. He had this exhaust made and sent to me by today! Seriously can not thank him enough for doing this for me. If I had run again with my exhaust I would melt more than my 4th brake light off. I still need to order myself a y-pipe but otherwise she sounds so good!

While speaking of the track.. I did some standard preparation and the car is very much ready. I didn't have anything to fix besides swap out the power steering fluid for some Redline ATF.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dybCk-9Iars

carlitos_370z 02-19-2016 05:12 AM

Awesome bro! Btw that was the power steering fluid that i ise i. My car when i change it :tup:

DatsunFTW 02-19-2016 11:59 AM

Well.. here we go again

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Meulen 02-19-2016 12:01 PM

Wtf!?!?!? :(

DatsunFTW 02-19-2016 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Meulen (Post 3417855)
Wtf!?!?!? :(

From a ladder, to a metal being shot back at me, to a plank being shot at me, to a rock the size of a basketball rolling in front of me, to a raccoon running out in front of me, and now a girl in a 350z deciding to make a lane change in front of me.. man I have the worst luck

DatsunFTW 02-19-2016 12:06 PM

Back to the paint shop we go

carlitos_370z 02-19-2016 01:27 PM

Fck bro! Wtf happen with the people around your area :shakes head: i hope your car was ready for the next event bro!

DatsunFTW 02-19-2016 01:42 PM

Next event is tomorrow. So I bent the canard back into shape with my trusty rubber mallet.

xxAGAVExx 02-19-2016 01:43 PM

Man the sucks, sorry bro.


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DatsunFTW 02-20-2016 05:01 PM

Yet another great session made better with the help of new aero and exhaust.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHtrb9D79dE


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NorthStyle 02-20-2016 05:27 PM

Man, the more I see your car the more I want to go with one of those wings...

DatsunFTW 02-20-2016 07:06 PM

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Zoren 370 02-21-2016 12:28 AM

I love the sound man!!!

Sounded like a v8

///maestro 02-25-2016 05:48 AM

Wow that sounds amazing! Is that exhaust setup using a stock ypipe? I'm pming you some more questions regarding that exhaust :)

DatsunFTW 02-25-2016 09:39 AM

Yes sir. Stock Y. I will order an aftermarket one soon.

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cigarclifford 02-25-2016 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 3419056)
I love the sound man!!!

Sounded like a v8

:iagree: Awesome :tup:

-Clifford :tiphat:

DatsunFTW 03-02-2016 01:53 PM

P0300 is up and giving me issues :(

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DatsunFTW 03-02-2016 01:55 PM

MAF's are fine, O2 sensors are misifiring but that's a test pipe thing. Checking my plugs and coils. Didn't happen until I put the exhaust on. Maybe it's just a leak? I was going to order the Y pipe to work properly with the 3in exhaust. I just hope it's nothing major.

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DatsunFTW 03-02-2016 01:55 PM

I haven't had it tuned yet but I was going to do it very soon.

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DatsunFTW 03-02-2016 01:58 PM

Someone alleviate my pain!

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Meulen 03-02-2016 03:45 PM

When I changed my exhaust one of the sensors either got damaged or fowled somehow or something. Either way, it didn't work and threw a code until I changed it.

astro932 03-02-2016 05:05 PM

my car was all sorts of pissed when i switched my exhaust, if it leaks at all my the test pipes you will set codes!

DatsunFTW 03-02-2016 05:10 PM

Well at least the coil packs and spark plugs are fine. Phew.

I'm going to put the car up tomorrow and check for leaks (as always).

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