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

kenchan · 09-26-2014, 10:07 AM

EW Explosions...

madwi · 09-26-2014, 10:07 AM

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that's the way da go, i thinks.

if you're on a budget though, you can get a cheapo $20-25 spring loaded one from tirerack and others and just compare it next to a known good torque wrench. for lug nuts and most sus work you dont have to be THAT accurate... ex for lugs just use 85lbs to be certain you're on the higher end of the tolerance.

ive known people use 100ft/lbs and not break a stud.

My budget is around $200-$300. I have a couple cheaper spring loaded ones pops was getting rid of, but I really want a nice set that is accurate for when doing maintenance/mods ect.

kenchan · 09-26-2014, 10:07 AM

EW Exterminations..

carlitos_370z · 09-26-2014, 10:07 AM

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TGIF!!

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i finished the rc truck, but couldnt get a clean pict. will take snaps during the day over the weekend.

turned out great. i finished the damper setting and frikken lands from a jump like an rc10 (good). and this thing is a super short wheel base fun truck too.

also did a few tumbles... and cartwheels..

Great bro!! i can wait to see the pics

BTW
Whats up guys!!! Madwi... East my brothaaas

!!!

kenchan · 09-26-2014, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

My budget is around $200-$300. I have a couple cheaper spring loaded ones pops was getting rid of, but I really want a nice set that is accurate for when doing maintenance/mods ect.

that should net you a decent one.

ive not looked into digital torque wrenches in detail..which brands/models are good?

madwi · 09-26-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Great bro!! i can wait to see the pics

BTW
Whats up guys!!! Madwi... East my brothaaas

!!!

Carl my friend! Hope you are well!

kenchan · 09-26-2014, 10:09 AM

im expecting my crawler rc truck to come in tomorrow too

going to work on the body first and do the chassis later. just need to get that painted before cold..!

madwi · 09-26-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

that should net you a decent one.

ive not looked into digital torque wrenches in detail..which brands/models are good?

I was going to ask you

eastwest2300 · 09-26-2014, 10:10 AM

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looks like the suit they give you at niagara

brave it (EW gas) or jump lol

carlitos_370z · 09-26-2014, 10:10 AM

look what one of my friends send me....

Successor The Nissan 370Z Will Develop 408 hp

I dont know if this are going to be true but sounds interesting.... anyway that fusion with Mercedes Benz... do not convince me at all

eastwest2300 · 09-26-2014, 10:10 AM

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EWE aka..

EW Emissions

mishuko · 09-26-2014, 10:10 AM

Question Ken... when you put in

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got tools coming in today

so excited. i luv tools...

not the iggylisted kind ...

funny guy!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i finished the rc truck, but couldnt get a clean pict. will take snaps during the day over the weekend.

turned out great. i finished the damper setting and frikken lands from a jump like an rc10 (good). and this thing is a super short wheel base fun truck too.

also did a few tumbles... and cartwheels..

better

or the entire forum will rage in a cage at you!

I'm so excited to do the lining... Just curious Ken did you do more than just the trunk?

madwi · 09-26-2014, 10:10 AM

Kenchan quote: that should net you a decent one.

ive not looked into digital torque wrenches in detail..which brands/models are good?

I was hoping to swing by my old job at the machine shop and see what they use and what have held up good and what has been sh1t.

eastwest2300 · 09-26-2014, 10:11 AM

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EW Explosions...

ohhh man, Im still holding it.... its getting tougher by the minute...

carlitos_370z · 09-26-2014, 10:11 AM

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Carl my friend! Hope you are well!

thanks to God im great brother and you

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	EW Explosions...

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	EW Exterminations..

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im expecting my crawler rc truck to come in tomorrow too going to work on the body first and do the chassis later. just need to get that painted before cold..!

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carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	look what one of my friends send me.... Successor The Nissan 370Z Will Develop 408 hp I dont know if this are going to be true but sounds interesting.... anyway that fusion with Mercedes Benz... do not convince me at all

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madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Kenchan quote: that should net you a decent one. ive not looked into digital torque wrenches in detail..which brands/models are good? I was hoping to swing by my old job at the machine shop and see what they use and what have held up good and what has been sh1t.