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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-06-2017, 12:37 PM
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Posted By OldFart
I was almost considering doing that but couldn't...

I was almost considering doing that but couldn't find a used one that didn't cost an arm and leg. Along with the protectors and other associated stuff...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-06-2017, 10:49 AM
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Posted By OldFart
Getting car ready for my show on the 13th, took...

Getting car ready for my show on the 13th, took it down to a friends to have the front bumper re-painted. Next week install the louvers and do a detail. Can't believe how the front bumpers on...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-27-2017, 08:19 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Had everything to do it, just didn't have the...

Had everything to do it, just didn't have the gonads to follow through. Had a fitted car cover this year and in two wind storms blew the cover off except it stayed on because of the mirror pockets. ...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 03-27-2017, 09:27 PM
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Posted By OldFart
These came today, fitment is pretty good for just...

These came today, fitment is pretty good for just sitting there. 9 attachment points and is removable. Made of Polyurethane. Look to plastic for my taste, plan on painting them SEM texture paint....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 06-01-2016, 08:46 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Came home after work and the last piece of my...

Came home after work and the last piece of my Nismo bracing was sitting at the door. Shout out to Eric for hooking me up. Now to find the time to put everything on. This is the lower rear brace.
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Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-10-2016, 08:21 AM
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Posted By OldFart
Finally had time because of a company...

Finally had time because of a company restructuring (2nd time - sucks) to put in my upper rear brace, front brace is coming tomorrow. Have $160 invested in the braces, the foam piece cost the most...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-01-2016, 01:47 AM
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Posted By OldFart
I haven't done much to the car of late, but the...

I haven't done much to the car of late, but the final pieces of my Nismo suspension puzzle arrived in the mail today. Mr. UPS arrived and I had a big smile. Granted most of the suspension is SPL...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-24-2015, 09:16 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Yep, took a couple of months to find a set...

Yep, took a couple of months to find a set reasonably priced. Persistance paid off..
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 05-24-2015, 08:41 PM
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Posted By OldFart
First time car has been out since Nov 30th,...

First time car has been out since Nov 30th, coilovers on, all suspension mods done along with brakes. Nismo conversion is complete except for front emblem. Still have to play with rear camber and...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 04-10-2015, 07:33 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Have been thinking about getting these for...

Have been thinking about getting these for awhile, already have the traction and camber arms. With the Swift upgrade springs that came with the Fortune coilovers I won't need new springs, last big...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-07-2014, 05:15 PM
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Posted By OldFart
In my best MC Hammer accent.... "Chubby...

In my best MC Hammer accent.... "Chubby time!!!!!!"
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-07-2014, 04:35 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Wanna wanna see.... Picture isn't coming up....

Wanna wanna see.... Picture isn't coming up....
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12-06-2014, 03:29 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Which ramp did ya get? The 3" one?

Which ramp did ya get? The 3" one?
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-27-2014, 05:57 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Getting closer, traction and camber arms are a...

Getting closer, traction and camber arms are a work of art. Next weekend I have to myself and hope to bave it all back together and back on the ground. ...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-25-2014, 02:40 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Curious what the tool looked like. I used a 4"...

Curious what the tool looked like. I used a 4" diameter 3" long .25 thick round aluminum piece. A 4" x 3/8" thick plate a long bolt and one of the front differential washers. Failed miserably as the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-25-2014, 12:35 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Had Mike do a set of rear calipers for me, quick...

Had Mike do a set of rear calipers for me, quick turn around and the quality is top notch. Under indoor lighting a bright orange, outside shade flips to a goldish tint, in the sun the orange pops...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-20-2014, 06:10 AM
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Posted By OldFart
I did replace the bushings while the differential...

I did replace the bushings while the differential was out - drilled, used a hacksaw blade, improvised and made a press to get the new one in. When I opened up my Whiteline package the front bottom...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-19-2014, 06:59 PM
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Posted By OldFart
On this I did, putting coilovers on and figured...

On this I did, putting coilovers on and figured why I was down there put the Nismo cover on and it just kinda snowballed from there. Suspension wise, the cars are extremely easy to work on. After I...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-19-2014, 07:57 AM
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Posted By OldFart
Getting closer, just wish I coukd spend a full...

Getting closer, just wish I coukd spend a full day on it and it would be done. Differential back in and shafts bolted up. Can now start putting the rest of the suspension back on and start on the...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-17-2014, 07:31 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Ya might want to check the packaging, I just...

Ya might want to check the packaging, I just replaced mine (yes, a total PITA), but the larger bushings were all messed up. The thick ones, the one the hole diameter was too big for the sleeve and...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 09-10-2014, 04:45 PM
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Posted By OldFart
I guess if you know what your doing this would be...

I guess if you know what your doing this would be a simple job but knocking out that differential bushing was a total PITA. Took drilling, cutting with a hacksaw blade and using a tool to finally...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 08-28-2014, 03:11 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Well, I can now start detailing and getting the...

Well, I can now start detailing and getting the backhalf of the car back together. A neighbor came over and assisted with the jack as I held the differential steady. So now the new diff. bushings can...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 08-11-2014, 08:16 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Had the day to myself and that's exactly what I...

Had the day to myself and that's exactly what I did, along with testing my drop with the coilovers and adjusting my camber arms. Bad part of the day that during my work I must of left the acc. on...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 08-07-2014, 12:42 PM
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Posted By OldFart
Probably the longest oil cooler install known to...

Probably the longest oil cooler install known to man... Changed some hours, had some time to finish things up. Decided to go with a bulkhead setup, just seemed neater and I didn't want to chop off...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 07-26-2014, 10:30 AM
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Posted By OldFart
Walked to garage, stared at it for a bit since I...

Walked to garage, stared at it for a bit since I only had a 1/2 hour, cursed that I'm working 10 to 8 today and wondered when the hell I am getting a chance to put the thing back together. :shakes...
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