Spohn's Journal

HKYStormFront · 07-31-2011, 08:27 AM

how does the clutch helper spring feel?

SPOHN · 07-31-2011, 09:20 AM

It feels great. You get just about an even feel of pressure all the way through now upon applying pressure to the floor. Releasing is even better for you can actully feel the engagement of the clutch.

SPOHN · 08-01-2011, 08:36 PM

Coming together. Going to Mike's this weekend to have powder coated. He mentioned doing a wrinkled black. That just sounds perfect for me.

SPOHN · 08-06-2011, 11:09 AM

Just got back from Mike's this morning from getting my gauge plate powder coated. Look carefully at the wrinkle black he done it in. I love it. Will be starting on the gauge install Monday so stay tuned for final product.

Also I want to give big props to Mike for doing this for me and suggesting the wrinkle black.

I more than highly recommend him for all your powder coating needs.

THEPOWDERCOATER.COM

ZCarMan · 08-06-2011, 04:03 PM

Nice!

definitionxmk · 08-06-2011, 04:07 PM

whoa.... impressive! Came out pretty nice!

SPOHN · 08-06-2011, 06:22 PM

Thanks. I thought so too. It really surprised how simple powder coating is. Glad I got to see it first hand.

SPOHN · 08-07-2011, 07:23 PM

Today I installed Z1's protective sheathing over my oil cooler lines. This is defiantly worth doing for I was seeing mild rubbing on the crash beam and other very small areas. These things are pretty cool. Just slide over and take a heat gun to them. Then I still will be installing my left over heater hose on the more severe areas. That's me. I go over board.

Plus I got to reroute my oil lines in a more uniform way. Looks much better than before. Plus you shouldn't have to look to closely to see my setup for my oil pressure gauge. I got the sensor installed and some basic wiring. Will have more on that later. At least there was no leaks. Will be working more on tomorrow but not sure I'll get finished being I have another gauge to run with some other small beans in my bag.

HKYStormFront · 08-08-2011, 12:18 PM

any pics of the gauge pod installed in the dash?

SPOHN · 08-08-2011, 03:43 PM

It will have to be this weekend. I got the gauges ran and running but not installed in the cubby. It's been a busy day so I stopped. Trying to enjoy my last day off. But I'll have it all up soon.

Red__Zed · 08-08-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

It will have to be this weekend. I got the gauges ran and running but not installed in the cubby. It's been a busy day so I stopped. Trying to enjoy my last day off. But I'll have it all up soon.

I'm stoked to see the results.

SPOHN · 08-13-2011, 10:18 PM

DIY-Water Temp Gauge

Well after a couple of weeks I finally got my Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauge installed. Now I have a peace of mind having a oil pressure gauge and a better accurate water temp gauge. I'd like to give thanks to Forged Performance and Z1 Motorsports for for my parts and suggestion on the install. So nice to have two great shops in one state.

I will have video up tomorrow.

I chose the AEM gauges due to great cost and being a reputable company.

Also you will notice the one off custom cubby hole plate I made. Also had it powder coated in wrinkle black by Mike (THEPOWDERCOATER.COM). Thanks for the suggestion and work.

Oil Pressure Setup

Most might have seen spearfish25 oil pressure setup (DIY: Oil Pressure Gauge). First thanks for the great DIY. Made it so easy.

But so far as the mounting of the sensor I went a different route (more expensive though). I bought a Greddy sandwich plate that is stacked on to my already GTM thermostat plate. Even though I got this I still had to purchase a BSPT male to NPT female adapter from Autometer to make them work together ben that the Greddy (Japan are BSPT threads) and AEM ( US are NPT threads). Will see in pics below.

Water Temp Gauge

My DIY
DIY-Water Temp Gauge

Water temp gauge is pretty cool addition for it's defiantly more accurate than the stock one. I bought it due to I thought it would be more funtion along with having two gauges in the cubby hole giving that overall look.

Baer383 · 08-14-2011, 09:14 AM

Looks good Chris!!!

Can you see them OK when you are driving?

SPOHN · 08-14-2011, 09:21 AM

You can't see the lights in the day like our stock gauges but there still very easy to glance over and read. Mostly for there closer to you than the other gauges and the white numbering make it easy to read.

SPOHN · 08-14-2011, 06:13 PM

07-31-2011, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	how does the clutch helper spring feel? __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

07-31-2011, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	It feels great. You get just about an even feel of pressure all the way through now upon applying pressure to the floor. Releasing is even better for you can actully feel the engagement of the clutch. __________________

08-01-2011, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Coming together. Going to Mike's this weekend to have powder coated. He mentioned doing a wrinkled black. That just sounds perfect for me. __________________

08-06-2011, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Just got back from Mike's this morning from getting my gauge plate powder coated. Look carefully at the wrinkle black he done it in. I love it. Will be starting on the gauge install Monday so stay tuned for final product. Also I want to give big props to Mike for doing this for me and suggesting the wrinkle black. I more than highly recommend him for all your powder coating needs. THEPOWDERCOATER.COM __________________

08-06-2011, 04:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	Nice! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

08-06-2011, 04:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
definitionxmk Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 973 Drives: Stage 2 SC 370Z Rep Power: 17	whoa.... impressive! Came out pretty nice! __________________ *FALKEN . AMUSE . STANCE . INVIDIA . MINES . TOMMY KAIRA . BRIDE . VOLK RACING . GTM* Featured in DSPORT issue #137 - Follow me on Instagram: @definitionxmk

08-06-2011, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Thanks. I thought so too. It really surprised how simple powder coating is. Glad I got to see it first hand. __________________

08-07-2011, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Today I installed Z1's protective sheathing over my oil cooler lines. This is defiantly worth doing for I was seeing mild rubbing on the crash beam and other very small areas. These things are pretty cool. Just slide over and take a heat gun to them. Then I still will be installing my left over heater hose on the more severe areas. That's me. I go over board. Plus I got to reroute my oil lines in a more uniform way. Looks much better than before. Plus you shouldn't have to look to closely to see my setup for my oil pressure gauge. I got the sensor installed and some basic wiring. Will have more on that later. At least there was no leaks. Will be working more on tomorrow but not sure I'll get finished being I have another gauge to run with some other small beans in my bag. __________________

08-08-2011, 12:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	any pics of the gauge pod installed in the dash? __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

08-08-2011, 03:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	It will have to be this weekend. I got the gauges ran and running but not installed in the cubby. It's been a busy day so I stopped. Trying to enjoy my last day off. But I'll have it all up soon. __________________

08-13-2011, 10:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Gauge install complete DIY-Water Temp Gauge Well after a couple of weeks I finally got my Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauge installed. Now I have a peace of mind having a oil pressure gauge and a better accurate water temp gauge. I'd like to give thanks to Forged Performance and Z1 Motorsports for for my parts and suggestion on the install. So nice to have two great shops in one state. I will have video up tomorrow. I chose the AEM gauges due to great cost and being a reputable company. Also you will notice the one off custom cubby hole plate I made. Also had it powder coated in wrinkle black by Mike (THEPOWDERCOATER.COM). Thanks for the suggestion and work. Oil Pressure Setup Most might have seen spearfish25 oil pressure setup (DIY: Oil Pressure Gauge). First thanks for the great DIY. Made it so easy. But so far as the mounting of the sensor I went a different route (more expensive though). I bought a Greddy sandwich plate that is stacked on to my already GTM thermostat plate. Even though I got this I still had to purchase a BSPT male to NPT female adapter from Autometer to make them work together ben that the Greddy (Japan are BSPT threads) and AEM ( US are NPT threads). Will see in pics below. Water Temp Gauge My DIY DIY-Water Temp Gauge Water temp gauge is pretty cool addition for it's defiantly more accurate than the stock one. I bought it due to I thought it would be more funtion along with having two gauges in the cubby hole giving that overall look. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 08-13-2011 at 10:23 PM.

08-14-2011, 09:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Looks good Chris!!! Can you see them OK when you are driving? __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

08-14-2011, 09:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	You can't see the lights in the day like our stock gauges but there still very easy to glance over and read. Mostly for there closer to you than the other gauges and the white numbering make it easy to read. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 08-14-2011 at 09:24 AM.

08-14-2011, 06:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Gauge Vid Last edited by SPOHN; 08-14-2011 at 07:15 PM.

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