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roy'sz 08-13-2013 12:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2443971)
Called alignment shop. They quoted 2 hours @$100 per hour for toe bolt install. :icon14:

Looks like I'll be doing that part on my own this week. Rotary tool costs like $20-$50. Any advice from you guys on this?
Get some metal cross cut bits. They are aggressive but work really well! Also known as a deburrong bit.

CDepp 08-13-2013 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2443991)
for me, removed the hood and fender clearbra that i installed a few weeks ago.

i didnt like the visible line. it stuck out like a sore thumb each time i walk into my garage and bothered the hell out of me. :shakes head: oh well, $200 down the drain but at least i can enjoy looking at my car without being bothered.
$200 for a clearbra, or $200 to remove?

If it was $200 for install, no wonder you could see it. Quality ones you won't see until 2-3' from the surface. EDIT:And generally cost between $1200-$1800

JARblue 08-13-2013 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CDepp (Post 2444121)
$200 for a clearbra, or $200 to remove?

If it was $200 for install, no wonder you could see it. Quality ones you won't see until 2-3' from the surface. EDIT:And generally cost between $1200-$1800
He paid $200 for the Xpel product (8mm thick I believe - very noticeable I would imagine) and installed it himself. You're gonna see the line on a clear bra that thick regardless of whether a professional or a nutless monkey does the install :icon17: I wasn't about to pay someone over $1K to have a line across my hood :ugh2:

ZMan8 08-13-2013 01:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by roy'sz (Post 2444112)
Get some metal cross cut bits. They are aggressive but work really well! Also known as a deburrong bit.
:tiphat:

Just ordered rotary tool $30 with 1 day shipping on amazon. Had good reviews so hopefully it works well.

roy'sz 08-13-2013 01:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2444156)
:tiphat:

Just ordered rotary tool $30 with 1 day shipping on amazon. Had good reviews so hopefully it works well.
Carbide Burs - Machining Supplies - Grainger Industrial Supply

These are very useful. The only downside is they get plugged up by aluminum. I cut the holes out for the intakes literally 2 minutes.

ZMan8 08-13-2013 01:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by roy'sz (Post 2444172)
Carbide Burs - Machining Supplies - Grainger Industrial Supply

These are very useful. The only downside is they get plugged up by aluminum. I cut the holes out for the intakes literally 2 minutes.
:tiphat: :tup:

JARblue 08-13-2013 03:49 PM
hit 39K miles :driving:

kenchan 08-13-2013 03:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CDepp (Post 2444121)
$200 for a clearbra, or $200 to remove?

If it was $200 for install, no wonder you could see it. Quality ones you won't see until 2-3' from the surface. EDIT:And generally cost between $1200-$1800
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2444151)
He paid $200 for the Xpel product (8mm thick I believe - very noticeable I would imagine) and installed it himself. You're gonna see the line on a clear bra that thick regardless of whether a professional or a nutless monkey does the install :icon17: I wasn't about to pay someone over $1K to have a line across my hood :ugh2:
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yep. the xpel ultimate 8mil is wat i used on the bumper, front of hood, front of fenders, and a-pillars. the bumper and a-pillars are fine as it is one big piece. the front of hood and fenders were :ugh: i paid $200 for those pieces, installed them the other week, and just removed them. the line is too visible.

Quote:
Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2444156)
:tiphat:

Just ordered rotary tool $30 with 1 day shipping on amazon. Had good reviews so hopefully it works well.
:tup: nice!

Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2444500)
hit 39K miles :driving:
how's your clutch holding up, mr.jar? :)

JARblue 08-13-2013 04:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2444508)
how's your clutch holding up, mr.jar? :)
No major problems yet :tup: I definitely need to change the fluid though (I last did it ~15K). Trying to find a place in town that carries the Motul RBF600. I think the remaining ATE Super Blue I borrowed from my buddy for the brakes is already claimed.

kenchan 08-13-2013 04:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2444529)
No major problems yet :tup: I definitely need to change the fluid though (I last did it ~15K). Trying to find a place in town that carries the Motul RBF600. I think the remaining ATE Super Blue I borrowed from my buddy for the brakes is already claimed.
sounds good. so no csc issues then? :)

JARblue 08-13-2013 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2444533)
sounds good. so no csc issues then? :)
*knock on wood* Nope.

I think my original complaint was just me getting used to the clutch without a spring. Though I'm definitely ready for an RJM pedal assembly. Wife says it can be my Christmas present. Some newish tires and the TWM short shifter have my mod bug satisfied for the time being. Plus, football season is about to start (we just got our tickets :excited), so I'll have something else to obsess about :icon17:

kenchan 08-13-2013 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2444550)
*knock on wood* Nope.

I think my original complaint was just me getting used to the clutch without a spring. Though I'm definitely ready for an RJM pedal assembly. Wife says it can be my Christmas present. Some newish tires and the TWM short shifter have my mod bug satisfied for the time being. Plus, football season is about to start (we just got our tickets :excited), so I'll have something else to obsess about :icon17:
awesome! :tup: lots of win in your post. :tup:

blackcherry20 08-13-2013 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2444500)
hit 39K miles :driving:
:tup: i turned over to 19k today. :(

kenchan 08-13-2013 07:35 PM
Removed fujimura rear diffuser and cleaned bumper.

onzedge 08-13-2013 07:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2444633)
:tup: i turned over to 19k today. :(
:tup:

/Angelo350Z/ 08-13-2013 09:03 PM
I looked at it.

Then drove the wife's car to work.

10MPlayer 08-13-2013 09:26 PM
Had the day off yesterday and took my camera and the Z out for a spin in the nearby wetlands wildlife preserve. Had to keep the Z under 15mph though because the roads in the preserve are gravel and I didn't want to ding up baby. Got a couple of cools shots of blue herons and egrets. Will post in DSLR thread.

kenchan 08-13-2013 10:22 PM
removed the old vhb off the fujimura diffuser. my thumb and pointing finger kinda hurts now. lol

LMBmikeZ 08-13-2013 10:30 PM
bugs splattered on windshield, need wash tomorrow :ugh2:

kenchan 08-13-2013 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2445041)
bugs splattered on windshield, need wash tomorrow :ugh2:
did you clean off your bumper? might want to tackle that tonight before guts stain your car...

TreeSemdyZee 08-13-2013 10:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2445030)
removed the old vhb off the fujimura diffuser. my thumb and pointing finger kinda hurts now. lol
Why for you do dat?

(getting ready to install Fujimara with VHB.)

LMBmikeZ 08-13-2013 10:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2445043)
did you clean off your bumper? might want to tackle that tonight before guts stain your car...
no I didn't but I haven't had any staining issues in the past........what kinda bugs do you guys have down there :icon17:

Tigger 08-13-2013 10:53 PM
Nothing. It's on the East coast. I'm on the West. Booooo!!!!

Footloose301 08-14-2013 08:40 AM
I got a screw in one of my tires like 6-8 months ago that couldn't be patched so I've been swapping plugs once a month since then. Most recently it's been losing 15lbs a day and I haven't been able to go over 65mph because the car would shake almost uncontrollably. So, I found these Hankook RS-3's on tire rack for half price. ($159)Unfortunately I had to drop back to my stock 245/40/19 size rather than the 265/35/19 that I had on the fronts. If anybody needs sticky tires you should jump on this deal! 140 tread wear and highly recommended by auto cross people so I'm going to give them a try.

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...94ee877cf8.jpg
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...38ce313d5a.jpg
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...47f428d4a2.jpg

kenchan 08-14-2013 09:02 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee (Post 2445046)
Why for you do dat?

(getting ready to install Fujimara with VHB.)

over the years dust and the detailing spray got in between the vhb's weak spots that weren't making full contact with the bumper and the entire cf piece started to sag about 3mm. that might be okay for most folks, but that's 2mm too big of a gap for me. so decided to remove it and reapply.

this time using a different vhb tape i bought from amazon. $38 or something for the roll. :eekdance:

Quote:
Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2445050)
no I didn't but I haven't had any staining issues in the past........what kinda bugs do you guys have down there :icon17:
we have the stupidarse taffyapple bugs. :eekdance: :rofl2:

CDepp 08-14-2013 09:25 AM
Nothing out of the ordinary. My Invidia exhaust is still sitting at the performance shop. Has been there for a month. BONUS: It's being put on and the car tuned for no cost to me, and I still haven't had the opportunity to get it over there.

CDepp 08-14-2013 09:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Footloose301 (Post 2445478)
I got a screw in one of my tires like 6-8 months ago that couldn't be patched so I've been swapping plugs once a month since then. Most recently it's been losing 15lbs a day and I haven't been able to go over 65mph because the car would shake almost uncontrollably. So, I found these Hankook RS-3's on tire rack for half price. ($159)Unfortunately I had to drop back to my stock 245/40/19 size rather than the 265/35/19 that I had on the fronts. If anybody needs sticky tires you should jump on this deal! 140 tread wear and highly recommended by auto cross people so I'm going to give them a try.

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http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/...47f428d4a2.jpg
Your Rays come that color? Nice!

CDepp 08-14-2013 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by CDepp (Post 2445587)
Nothing out of the ordinary. My Invidia exhaust is still sitting at the performance shop. Has been there for a month. BONUS: It's being put on and the car tuned for no cost to me, and I still haven't had the opportunity to get it over there.
Well, to add: this last weekend I was testing some vinyl samples for a series of cars I'm wrapping. My Z looked like a patchwork quilt for a couple days. :icon17:

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roy'sz 08-14-2013 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CDepp (Post 2445635)
Well, to add: this last weekend I was testing some vinyl samples for a series of cars I'm wrapping. My Z looked like a patchwork quilt for a couple days. :icon17:

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Hey the acrylic paint you used on your emblems.....how has it held up? Any peeling or bubbling?

CDepp 08-14-2013 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by roy'sz (Post 2445787)
Hey the acrylic paint you used on your emblems.....how has it held up? Any peeling or bubbling?
Held up great. Used a clear UV protectant. funny you mention because I stripped them this weekend when doing the vinyl.

EDIT: going to also debadge the 370Z letters (since everyone calls it a 380Z, 350Z, and a Porsche anyways)

Footloose301 08-14-2013 11:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CDepp (Post 2445588)
Your Rays come that color? Nice!
Yes. I have a 40th Anniversary Edition. There was only 1000 of them made and they came with red calipers, graphite wheels, red leather interior, touring with sport pkg, no navi (US version). The exterior paint is also special to this model. It has a hint of purple in the there in the right light.

Rusty 08-14-2013 11:59 AM
I'm a day late. LOL Did a trackday yesterday. Moved up from Group 1 to Group 2 Solo. Now I'm with the semi fast with no instructor. :D Next time out. I can go to Group 3. The fast crazies. :eek:

roy'sz 08-14-2013 04:02 PM
Took the Z to my moms final resting place.

kenchan 08-14-2013 04:18 PM
sorry to hear about your mom, roy's. :(

but i bet she's proud of her son having a nice ride. :tup:

futurez 08-14-2013 05:15 PM
I installed my RJM Performance adjustable clutch (well last night) but because of the rain I finally got to try it out today. What a difference!! much smoother, and easier to drive. Tomorrow a.m. I am off to R/T Tuning to have the car re-tuned, cant wait to see if they can do better than the last shop!

roy'sz 08-14-2013 05:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2446251)
sorry to hear about your mom, roy's. :(

but i bet she's proud of her son having a nice ride. :tup:
Thanx bro! I'd always peel out by her place when I left....my little brothers would laugh because it'd piss her off. She never saw my z after mod'd it up.

JARblue 08-14-2013 05:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by futurez (Post 2446318)
I installed my RJM Performance adjustable clutch (well last night) but because of the rain I finally got to try it out today. What a difference!! much smoother, and easier to drive. Tomorrow a.m. I am off to R/T Tuning to have the car re-tuned, cant wait to see if they can do better than the last shop!
Awesome! :driving: I'm sure R/T will do you right. I've heard nothing but good things, especially recently :tup:

kenchan 08-14-2013 06:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by roy'sz (Post 2446320)
Thanx bro! I'd always peel out by her place when I left....my little brothers would laugh because it'd piss her off. She never saw my z after mod'd it up.
:icon18: well, she can definitely keep an eye on you now from above. :tup:

madwi 08-14-2013 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2446400)
:icon18: well, she can definitely keep an eye on you now from above. :tup:
Reminds me of my friends mom's funeral. The priest was like "...now she can see all the good and bad you do from above..." and then the light bulbs over her sons burned out at that exact moment.

On topic: Z is in the garage, its been low 50's here at night and I've been freezing my rear end off going for "smoke walks", its nice to sit in a warm vehicle lol.

onzedge 08-14-2013 06:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by futurez (Post 2446318)
I installed my RJM Performance adjustable clutch (well last night) but because of the rain I finally got to try it out today. What a difference!! much smoother, and easier to drive. Tomorrow a.m. I am off to R/T Tuning to have the car re-tuned, cant wait to see if they can do better than the last shop!
:tup:


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