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

BoneZ · 09-22-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Do you have to drill holes?

Most likely.

Rusty · 09-22-2018, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

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 😉

My pleasure.

The next time you are under the Z. Take a pic of how close the left exhaust pipe is the the diff cover, where I trim it.

jchammond · 09-22-2018, 10:25 PM

Night Folks; had a complete day off...gonna shoot for 8-9hrs. Sleep tonight.

old guy · 09-22-2018, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Night Folks; had a complete day off...gonna shoot for 8-9hrs. Sleep tonight.

jchammond · 09-23-2018, 07:33 AM

Good Morning Folks; 68* here with a high of 87*,,,not too bad!

JARblue · 09-23-2018, 08:11 AM

Happy Sunday

onzedge · 09-23-2018, 08:12 AM

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Happy Sunday

Rep with honor.

eastwest2300 · 09-23-2018, 08:48 AM

eastwest2300 · 09-23-2018, 08:48 AM

mornin itcheZ.

onzedge · 09-23-2018, 08:53 AM

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mornin itcheZ.

JLarson · 09-23-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

My pleasure.

The next time you are under the Z. Take a pic of how close the left exhaust pipe is the the diff cover, where I trim it.

Might be able to get a pic today!

JARblue · 09-23-2018, 10:59 AM

So this is part of the reason is takes me so long to put the Z back together. Everything that comes off must go back on in better condition than when it was removed. So my OCD kicks in and I start cleaning plastic hidden in the back of the wheel wells or behind the front bumper

onzedge · 09-23-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

So this is part of the reason is takes me so long to put the Z back together. Everything that comes off must go back on in better condition than when it was removed. So my OCD kicks in and I start cleaning plastic hidden in the back of the wheel wells or behind the front bumper

onzedge · 09-23-2018, 11:54 AM

It is a weirdo travel day today...

SMF --> LAX -- SEA

I love flying 500 miles in the exact opposite direction of my destination.

Duh.

onzedge · 09-23-2018, 11:56 AM

Pilot Sport 4 S are awesome tires, by the way.

My Pilot Super Sport rears took a beating and only gave me about 8,500 miles....

I did the natural thing (for me) and replaced fronts as well.

09-22-2018, 10:25 PM	#1623 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Night Folks; had a complete day off...gonna shoot for 8-9hrs. Sleep tonight. Rusty, Hotrodz and old guy like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

09-23-2018, 07:33 AM	#1625 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Good Morning Folks; 68* here with a high of 87*,,,not too bad! __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

09-23-2018, 08:11 AM	#1626 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Happy Sunday onzedge likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-23-2018, 08:48 AM	#1628 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	__________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-23-2018, 08:48 AM	#1629 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	mornin itcheZ. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-23-2018, 11:54 AM	#1634 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	It is a weirdo travel day today... SMF --> LAX -- SEA I love flying 500 miles in the exact opposite direction of my destination. Duh. Rusty, Ghostvette and sx moneypit like this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

09-23-2018, 11:56 AM	#1635 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Pilot Sport 4 S are awesome tires, by the way. My Pilot Super Sport rears took a beating and only gave me about 8,500 miles.... I did the natural thing (for me) and replaced fronts as well. JARblue, Rusty, Ghostvette and 1 others like this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

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