The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXX

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 06:07 PM

Josh spinning some wrenches. Buttoning everything up. Finished up.

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 06:14 PM

All done and out of my garage.

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 06:16 PM

And my head still hurts.

jwick · 09-22-2018, 06:24 PM

I gladly paid to have the diff bushings replaced. The shop told me after they were done that they were charging double for the second set somebody brings thru the door. At least they were honest and only charged me what they quoted.

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I gladly paid to have the diff bushings replaced. The shop told me after they were done that they were charging double for the second set somebody brings thru the door. At least they were honest and only charged me what they quoted.

I've change 3 of them so far. And they seem to get easier each time. There is nothing really hard that takes brain power. Just time consuming.

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 06:34 PM

Next! RepZ

BoneZ · 09-22-2018, 06:34 PM

Let the fun begin.

jwick · 09-22-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I've change 3 of them so far. And they seem to get easier each time. There is nothing really hard that takes brain power. Just time consuming.

I was one of the first to go it and there were no instructions or anything on how to get the OEM one last out.

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I was one of the first to go it and there were no instructions or anything on how to get the OEM one last out.

The 1st one. I drilled and used a burr bit to get the center section out. The next I used a hole saw. Which wasn't long enough to go all the way through. Still had to use a burr bit to get it out. This last one. I got a longer 2" hole saw. And cut all the way through.

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 07:16 PM

Think I made EW proud! Just gave birth to a softball. Had tears in my eyes from the pain and the smell. Scared to light a match in fear of blowing up the house!

BoneZ · 09-22-2018, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Think I made EW proud! Just gave birth to a softball. Had tears in my eyes from the pain and the smell. Scared to light a match in fear of blowing up the house!

Impressive

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Impressive

Talk about a power dump! The veins in my forehead was popping out.

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Let the fun begin.

Do you have to drill holes?

Ian B · 09-22-2018, 09:54 PM

Done w day 2 of 2 seminar. Drove home, got some chickfila for dinner and done for the day. Got the back up camera from Amazon today and picked up my preordered Iphone xs Max.

Ian B

JLarson · 09-22-2018, 10:02 PM

Home safely from Rusty's Z Farm! Thanks again Rusty & Chris! Hard for me to imagine a more hospitable, thoughtful couple. I'm really glad I didn't try that project by myself.

Couple notes which I'll publish in my build thread at some point - first, the Z1 instructions are overtly bad and whoever writes them should consider doing something else. Second, as far as the z1 bushing removal tool, save the money for something else. We might've been able to use this tool successfully if we'd had a lift, but on jack stands it's nearly useless. Go with a drill, hole saw, and sawsall. Third, Rusty built a very decent tool to push both the replacement bushing and collar into place, using 2 metal plates, all thread, and some nuts. This worked like a charm. The z1 instructions suggested hammering the bushing into place with a rubber mallet. If you go that route, just be prepared for a world of suffering!

Finally, product reviews - the z1 diff cover looks good, I'm pleased with how it went on. The lube change definitely took some roughness out of my shifting. The bushings themselves definitely tighten up the rear of the car. I'll report back on how well the poly bushings hold up.

Thanks again Russ! Any time you need a hand, just let me know and I'll at least pass you the appropriate wrenches 😉

09-22-2018, 06:16 PM	#1608 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,182 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	And my head still hurts. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-22-2018, 06:24 PM	#1609 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	I gladly paid to have the diff bushings replaced. The shop told me after they were done that they were charging double for the second set somebody brings thru the door. At least they were honest and only charged me what they quoted. Hotrodz, madwi and old guy like this. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

09-22-2018, 06:34 PM	#1611 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,182 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Next! RepZ killrain likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-22-2018, 06:34 PM	#1612 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	Let the fun begin. onzedge, Rusty, Hotrodz and 4 others like this. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

09-22-2018, 07:16 PM	#1615 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,182 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Think I made EW proud! Just gave birth to a softball. Had tears in my eyes from the pain and the smell. Scared to light a match in fear of blowing up the house! jwick, JARblue, Hotrodz and 3 others like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

09-22-2018, 09:54 PM	#1619 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	Done w day 2 of 2 seminar. Drove home, got some chickfila for dinner and done for the day. Got the back up camera from Amazon today and picked up my preordered Iphone xs Max. Ian B Rusty and old guy like this.

09-22-2018, 10:02 PM	#1620 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,074 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684370	Home safely from Rusty's Z Farm! Thanks again Rusty & Chris! Hard for me to imagine a more hospitable, thoughtful couple. I'm really glad I didn't try that project by myself. Couple notes which I'll publish in my build thread at some point - first, the Z1 instructions are overtly bad and whoever writes them should consider doing something else. Second, as far as the z1 bushing removal tool, save the money for something else. We might've been able to use this tool successfully if we'd had a lift, but on jack stands it's nearly useless. Go with a drill, hole saw, and sawsall. Third, Rusty built a very decent tool to push both the replacement bushing and collar into place, using 2 metal plates, all thread, and some nuts. This worked like a charm. The z1 instructions suggested hammering the bushing into place with a rubber mallet. If you go that route, just be prepared for a world of suffering! Finally, product reviews - the z1 diff cover looks good, I'm pleased with how it went on. The lube change definitely took some roughness out of my shifting. The bushings themselves definitely tighten up the rear of the car. I'll report back on how well the poly bushings hold up. Thanks again Russ! Any time you need a hand, just let me know and I'll at least pass you the appropriate wrenches 😉 JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 4 others like this. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

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