What did you do with your Z today III

MightyBobo · 05-03-2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

This was quite possibly one of the worst movies I've ever seen.

Huckleberry · 05-03-2012, 12:36 PM

waiting on parts to come in.. sucks.

GaleForce · 05-03-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

This was quite possibly one of the worst movies I've ever seen.

that was for Steve and his new hair care products.

I agree, Anger Management sucked donkey balls.

GaleForce · 05-03-2012, 12:45 PM

Having a productive little day. So far I've mowed the lawn, fertilized the lawn, over seeded, did some preparation for the brick walkway I'm installing, then it rained a little (perfect timing), met the UPS guy with a nice box of goodies from Auto Finesse

. Ate lunch, now time to head to the basement to start taping drywall in another room. Then later I'm getting new tires put on the G...6... no, I did not get PSS's for it. After that, pickup Mini GaleForce and make supper...

Hopefully I'll have enough energy after my little guy goes to sleep to try out my new products on the Z.

Oh, and I hit 2000 posts today! Everything's coming up GaleForce today

happytheman · 05-03-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

There appeared to be something wrong with your post...but I have taken care of it for you!

kenchan · 05-03-2012, 12:54 PM

pintsize- as with any DIY, do at your own risk.

First go to your local AceHardware. they seem to have the best selection of loose
metric screws and washers.

You want to get:
a. 2pcs: metric screw M10x40 or M10x50 1.25pitch (10mm diameter, 40~50mm length)
b. 2pcs: 1" thick wide collars that your M10 screws can fit through.
Make sure these are wide collars (spacers) as your seat rails will sit on them.

c. 2pcs: Large washers that your screw can fit through.
d. Assortment of large diameter spacers that your M10 screw can fit through for backup.

Now onto your car's driver seat:
1) Seat rail mounting bolts are hidden under black plastic caps. Just pop them off with a
small flathead screwdriver or pick-tool. There are 4 of them (2 front, 2 rear).

2) Then loosen the front 2 bolts (dont remove the screws, just loosen real good).

3)Then side seat forward, remove the 2 black caps and the 2 rear bolts completely.
Keep an eye on how much thread went into the floor so that
when you put your new M10x40 screw in, you dont go in too deep.
store factory bolts in safe place for when you want to sell the car.

4) Raise the back of the seat and rail off the floor (seat isn't that heavy), and place your
two thick 1" collars(spacers) between the seat rail and the floor. you can easily
do different heights ranging anywhere from 1/2" to about 1-1/4". align the screw
holes so that you can thread your M10x40 bolt through.

5)Then take the M10x40 screws you bought, place washers (and spacers if bolt is
too long) and thread it from above the seat rail into the floor. tighten to 36lbs.
if you dont have a torque wrench, it's tight but not super tight.

6) Then side your seat back, torque down the 2 front rail bolts to 36lbs.

7) leave the black caps off for now as you will need to retorque all 4 bolts after a few
drives. retorque 3-4 times until they do not loosen anymore.

8) place black caps on the rail bolts and you're done.

GaleForce · 05-03-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

damn, at least someone is being productive today.. the only thing iv done so far is go to the gym and shower.. other than that iv done nothing at all..

Oh yeah, I forgot that I did get my cardio in. I'm a machine!

GaleForce · 05-03-2012, 01:00 PM

Brantly! FTW!

JARblue · 05-03-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

There appeared to be something wrong with your post...but I have taken care of it for you!

onzedge · 05-03-2012, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

This is something that, while I have always wanted to do, have never gotten an opportunity to. You know what would rock? Taking one of the high speed bullet trains.

Please document your experience by the minutia with photographs and journal entries.

,
Okay. I am on the train now. Waiting for departure.

kenchan · 05-03-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Standing by.........

i posted above but i also made a DIY since there were other folks asking about this mod.

DIY: How to raise your factory seat to improve visibility

i think the total cost was like $20-25 for the screws and assortment of collars and washers i bought. GL with the project.

kenchan · 05-03-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

,
Okay. I am on the train now. Waiting for departure.

how is train food?

(been asking, but no response from noone...

)

have a safe trip!!

GaleForce · 05-03-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

,
Okay. I am on the train now. Waiting for departure.

Make choo-choo noises as the train starts to pull away

JARblue · 05-03-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725

"Starting at $150, need to bring it in"

I suspect they won't have any trouble doing it in two hours (which I assume it what that quote is based on). Better than $400 but still meh...

happytheman · 05-03-2012, 01:03 PM

Ken, wish I could give you another rep for that helpful post to pintsize....but I've got to spread more around again!

05-03-2012, 12:36 PM	#3257 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 13	waiting on parts to come in.. sucks. __________________

05-03-2012, 12:45 PM	#3259 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Having a productive little day. So far I've mowed the lawn, fertilized the lawn, over seeded, did some preparation for the brick walkway I'm installing, then it rained a little (perfect timing), met the UPS guy with a nice box of goodies from Auto Finesse . Ate lunch, now time to head to the basement to start taping drywall in another room. Then later I'm getting new tires put on the G...6... no, I did not get PSS's for it. After that, pickup Mini GaleForce and make supper... Hopefully I'll have enough energy after my little guy goes to sleep to try out my new products on the Z. Oh, and I hit 2000 posts today! Everything's coming up GaleForce today __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-03-2012, 01:00 PM	#3263 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Brantly! FTW! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-03-2012, 01:03 PM	#3270 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Ken, wish I could give you another rep for that helpful post to pintsize....but I've got to spread more around again! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	pintsize- as with any DIY, do at your own risk. First go to your local AceHardware. they seem to have the best selection of loose metric screws and washers. You want to get: a. 2pcs: metric screw M10x40 or M10x50 1.25pitch (10mm diameter, 40~50mm length) b. 2pcs: 1" thick wide collars that your M10 screws can fit through. Make sure these are wide collars (spacers) as your seat rails will sit on them. c. 2pcs: Large washers that your screw can fit through. d. Assortment of large diameter spacers that your M10 screw can fit through for backup. Now onto your car's driver seat: 1) Seat rail mounting bolts are hidden under black plastic caps. Just pop them off with a small flathead screwdriver or pick-tool. There are 4 of them (2 front, 2 rear). 2) Then loosen the front 2 bolts (dont remove the screws, just loosen real good). 3)Then side seat forward, remove the 2 black caps and the 2 rear bolts completely. Keep an eye on how much thread went into the floor so that when you put your new M10x40 screw in, you dont go in too deep. store factory bolts in safe place for when you want to sell the car. 4) Raise the back of the seat and rail off the floor (seat isn't that heavy), and place your two thick 1" collars(spacers) between the seat rail and the floor. you can easily do different heights ranging anywhere from 1/2" to about 1-1/4". align the screw holes so that you can thread your M10x40 bolt through. 5)Then take the M10x40 screws you bought, place washers (and spacers if bolt is too long) and thread it from above the seat rail into the floor. tighten to 36lbs. if you dont have a torque wrench, it's tight but not super tight. 6) Then side your seat back, torque down the 2 front rail bolts to 36lbs. 7) leave the black caps off for now as you will need to retorque all 4 bolts after a few drives. retorque 3-4 times until they do not loosen anymore. 8) place black caps on the rail bolts and you're done.