What did you do with your Z today VI (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

Pintsize725 · 07-15-2014, 02:12 PM

I wonder how much it would cost to fix the fitment.

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Limeybastard · 07-15-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I wonder how much it would cost to fix the fitment.

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What happened? Was the car lifted incorrectly that caused the rockers to pop out?

madwi · 07-15-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I wonder how much it would cost to fix the fitment.

Few bucks for some VHT tape or something to hold it in place? Not sure if the thickness of the tape would cause it to not be flush.

axmea? · 07-15-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

I wonder how much it would cost to fix the fitment.

Too much money to put in to narrow that big of a gap. How about using U channel or U mold trim. They make white ones for boats. Just an idea. For the fenders, try foam sheet to shim it outward when you screw them back in.

Pintsize725 · 07-15-2014, 10:54 PM

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What happened? Was the car lifted incorrectly that caused the rockers to pop out?

Nope, this is how they look fully installed. Granted the double sided 3m tape may not have been enough or thick enough on the top. But even when it's pushed into place, you can feel it trying to stretch from the rear part and it can't because it's FRP.

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Few bucks for some VHT tape or something to hold it in place? Not sure if the thickness of the tape would cause it to not be flush.

I'm going to try a thicker tape next week. I also don't know if the passenger side was damaged when taken off by the previous owner.

Limeybastard · 07-17-2014, 04:54 PM

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Nope, this is how they look fully installed. Granted the double sided 3m tape may not have been enough or thick enough on the top. But even when it's pushed into place, you can feel it trying to stretch from the rear part and it can't because it's FRP.

I'm going to try a thicker tape next week. I also don't know if the passenger side was damaged when taken off by the previous owner.

I am assuming they are after market skirts?

Pintsize725 · 07-17-2014, 06:40 PM

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I am assuming they are after market skirts?

Yup.

kenchan · 07-16-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Too much money to put in to narrow that big of a gap. How about using U channel or U mold trim. They make white ones for boats. Just an idea. For the fenders, try foam sheet to shim it outward when you screw them back in.

im so glad you didnt say to use bathtub caulk aka homedepot mod..

axmea? · 07-16-2014, 01:50 PM

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im so glad you didnt say to use bathtub caulk aka homedepot mod..

Those U channels I suggested are discrete (white) and work great to clear gaps. They are used on boats so it is perfect for door jambs. It is rare for FRP Skirts to have perfect, OEM quality fit so creativity goes a long way. Yes not too creative to the point caulking is used - that's just weird. No carpenters allowed in the body shop.

14ZTSport · 07-15-2014, 04:48 PM

Went a bit over the 900 miles mark today on break in...less than 300 to go!!! I predict that on Saturday after next, I will be driving a bit more .... um, spirited!!

aszyd · 07-15-2014, 09:20 PM

Swapped in some Maxbore throttle bodies.

kenchan · 07-15-2014, 09:23 PM

new cr2032's.

chops · 07-15-2014, 09:30 PM

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new cr2032's.

i swear, i go through a battery every year or sooner. range on the clicker diminishes SO fast

kenchan · 07-15-2014, 09:33 PM

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i swear, i go through a battery every year or sooner. range on the clicker diminishes SO fast

yah, they do drain the battery significantly faster than my G's fob. on that car the lithium lasted like 9yrs. lol

chops · 07-15-2014, 09:31 PM

found a new fav parking spot at work today. newly built parking garage. look at all those cameras

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