[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

[eastwest2300]

Well whatever you do, use a high temperature paint. As im sure it'll get hot, better yet, just have a professional do it, so you dont have to worry about it (the paint) crapping out over time.

[boosted_mx5]

I've been lurking for awhile but many people may know me as I've worked on a few Z's from the forum. My names Patrick btw.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Well whatever you do, use a high temperature paint. As im sure it'll get hot, better yet, just have a professional do it, so you dont have to worry about it (the paint) crapping out over time.

High temp paint isn't needed. Powder coating would probably be tougher (I've got lots of rock chips in mine) You've just got to make sure the fins don't get coated too thick.

I have many reason's for moving stuff.
1) Moving the battery is a nice mod, and it opens up a lot of space in the engine bay that is otherwise occupied.

2) I hate the location of the fuse box's. Like why nissan? You have to take the battery out to access most of them.

3) I really like clean engine bays. Not the overdone, "shaved everything and bondo'd" looking all fake. Just clean.

4) Other crap I'm moving for more space and avoiding heat soak and other factors. I'll leave some of the detail's out for pictures to fill you in.

[eastwest2300]

Originally Posted by boosted_mx5

I've been lurking for awhile but many people may know me as I've worked on a few Z's from the forum. My names Patrick btw.



High temp paint isn't needed. Powder coating would probably be tougher (I've got lots of rock chips in mine) You've just got to make sure the fins don't get coated too thick.

I have many reason's for moving stuff.
1) Moving the battery is a nice mod, and it opens up a lot of space in the engine bay that is otherwise occupied.

2) I hate the location of the fuse box's. Like why nissan? You have to take the battery out to access most of them.

3) I really like clean engine bays. Not the overdone, "shaved everything and bondo'd" looking all fake. Just clean.

4) Other crap I'm moving for more space and avoiding heat soak and other factors. I'll leave some of the detail's out for pictures to fill you in.

Dude, thanks for posting this information, excellent insight. Im definitely looking forward to pics during the process.

[MightyBobo]

Z_Stig! That you posting that video on Jalopnik, for the TrackDay fail? Holy SH1T that was terrible! Besides the fact that his line was wretched and he was driving weak as hell, that stopping place was TERRIBLE!

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For those wondering wtf I mean...

[Z Stig]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Z_Stig! That you posting that video on Jalopnik, for the TrackDay fail? Holy SH1T that was terrible! Besides the fact that his line was wretched and he was driving weak as hell, that stopping place was TERRIBLE!

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For those wondering wtf I mean...

Nope, wasn't me. with your comments! I can almost forgive the bad line, because everyone has to learn the track and car limits, so I'll give him some slack on that, but the red flag stopping place is unforgivable! I hope no one was hurt! Definitely a violent collision.

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by Z Stig

Nope, wasn't me. with your comments! I can almost forgive the bad line, because everyone has to learn the track and car limits, so I'll give him some slack on that, but the red flag stopping place is unforgivable! I hope no one was hurt! Definitely a violent collision.

Haha, there's a Jalop user with the name, Z_Stig, and his Avatar is a 350Z in burnt orange. What are the odds?

Yeah a shitty line I can always forgive (but in that car? Really?), but that red flag error is a SERIOUS problem.

[eastwest2300]

Hey Cody, whats the purpose of moving all those components?

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Hey Cody, whats the purpose of moving all those components?

To make room for the system, generally.

[MyKindaGuise]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

To make room for the system, generally.

This guy!

Yes exactly.

The turbo is larger than your freaking head bro. It needs room lol. Here is the low down.

S&R made theirs fit just fine in the same location with a slightly larger turbo. But I want to make it better.

Moving everything REALLY cleans up the engine bay and de-clutters it and will give the turbo and exhaust piping and intercooler piping more breathing and cooling room. Also moving the engine coolant/power steering coolant tanks away from that will allow those components to perform under more regular temps. Unlike S&Rs kit where those two tanks sit pretty much right in the middle of everything. You'll hopefully see updates with pictures Thursday.

Honestly guys...Pat and I were both very...intimidated taking this build on but now that we have **** apart and have the time to work and sketch and design it all its really coming together and honestly I'm really relaxed while working on this.

Originally Posted by Z Stig

Could be a little bit of a weight distribution thing as well. Looking forward to his answer.

This as well. More weight needs to go to the back as im adding quite a bit up front so it will keep a very close to stock balance and more weight in the rear for traction...cause ill be needings it

[eastwest2300]

Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

This guy!

Yes exactly.

The turbo is larger than your freaking head bro. It needs room lol. Here is the low down.

S&R made theirs fit just fine in the same location with a slightly larger turbo. But I want to make it better.

Moving everything REALLY cleans up the engine bay and de-clutters it and will give the turbo and exhaust piping and intercooler piping more breathing and cooling room. Also moving the engine coolant/power steering coolant tanks away from that will allow those components to perform under more regular temps. Unlike S&Rs kit where those two tanks sit pretty much right in the middle of everything. You'll hopefully see updates with pictures Thursday.

Honestly guys...Pat and I were both very...intimidated taking this build on but now that we have **** apart and have the time to work and sketch and design it all its really coming together and honestly I'm really relaxed while working on this.




This as well. More weight needs to go to the back as im adding quite a bit up front so it will keep a very close to stock balance and more weight in the rear for traction...cause ill be needings it

Good stuff man.. one shot, one kill brother.

[MightyBobo]

And in other news, mmmm new riding suit, here I come. Fitting they are posing next to a Bimmer bike, too...

[aniceh]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

And in other news, mmmm new riding suit, here I come. Fitting they are posing next to a Bimmer bike, too...

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Very nice! Rev'It, yes?

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by aniceh

Very nice! Rev'It, yes?

Indeed Rev'it! Tornado. Looks hawt!

[aniceh]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Indeed Rev'it! Tornado. Looks hawt!

That's good stuff. I got the Vetura and I'm quite happy with it (other than the pants being a bit baggy).

[eastwest2300]

Its gotta be a huge system to be moving all those components.. IMO