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

ZMan8 · 05-18-2013, 08:27 PM

Question for you guys. After swapping springs on the front struts, they don't align inside the strut tower and the bottom strut mount...does that mean I have to compress the springs , loosen the top hat and redo?

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Haboob · 05-18-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

No worries I never drink and drive

cause when I drink..... I DRANK!

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Originally Posted by Isamu

I had a DD last night

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Lol! Better than i was this morning. I think i was still a bit drunk when i got up at 6:30 or so! 3 Molsen kicked my azz! Went back to bed and slept till 9

Ahhhh. Better. Lol! But running late ALL freaking day!

What you drinking buddy?!

What the...

Did I not get the invite to the party last night?

GaleForce · 05-18-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

No worries I never drink and drive

cause when I drink..... I DRANK!

GaleForce · 05-18-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Question for you guys. After swapping springs on the front struts, they don't align inside the strut tower and the bottom strut mount...does that mean I have to compress the springs , loosen the top hat and redo?

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You can use a large screw driver (or anything that fits in the lower strut hole) and turn it until it's at the proper location. (leave the top of the strut bolted to the strut tower)

ZMan8 · 05-18-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

You can use a large screw driver (or anything that fits in the lower strut hole) and turn it until it's at the proper location. (leave the top of the strut bolted to the strut tower)

Will this put extra stress on the strut by twisting it into position like that?

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kenchan · 05-18-2013, 08:49 PM

Did you mark your hat before you took it off the car?

The orientation is important

happytheman · 05-18-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Nah, not serious. I had to google it the first time Nismo mentioned it.

It's just a silly American thing!

GaleForce · 05-18-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Will this put extra stress on the strut by twisting it into position like that?

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They have machines that do it at the factory. Also Mike the powdercoater has recommended it, and I did it on my own vehicles without undue stress on the struts.

The alternative is to remove them and redo the strut/spring install off the vehicle.

Edit- Do you have the top hat located in the proper location in relation to the strut tower? It's just the bottom of the strut that is out, I assume?

happytheman · 05-18-2013, 09:02 PM

It would be awesome if 300 of you chipped in $2 each. Then I could buy 600 powerball tickets. If we hit the jackpot each if us would get $1 million.

GaleForce · 05-18-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

It would be awesome if 300 of you chipped in $2 each. Then I could buy 600 powerball tickets. If we hit the jackpot each if us would get $1 million.

A cool million

Is that after taxes?

Haboob · 05-18-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

It would be awesome if 300 of you chipped in $2 each. Then I could buy 600 powerball tickets. If we hit the jackpot each if us would get $1 million.

Well, when I win it tonight, I'll send you $100,000. Deal?

Haboob · 05-18-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

A cool million

Is that after taxes?

Probably, but then there's the exchange rate, so it's like $3 in Loonies.

GaleForce · 05-18-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Probably, but then there's the exchange rate, so it's like $3 in Loonies.

Sweet! I can almost buy a Starbucks with that.

Haboob · 05-18-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Sweet! I can almost buy a Starbucks with that.

These girls at work told me they spend $20 on a cup from Starbucks.

I asked what kind of drink they got, they said, "Nothing. It was just a cup."

Really?

kenchan · 05-18-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Sweet! I can almost buy a Starbucks with that.

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ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Question for you guys. After swapping springs on the front struts, they don't align inside the strut tower and the bottom strut mount...does that mean I have to compress the springs , loosen the top hat and redo? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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