Nut_N_Much Journal

Mr&Mrs · 08-18-2012, 03:19 PM

Sweet!

Illmatic370z · 08-18-2012, 03:38 PM

Looking good brotha! Keep up the great work!

Nut_N_Much · 08-19-2012, 10:23 AM

Well, I tackled the rear yesterday, it was a pain using jack stands.. My buddy was off so the shop was closed, no lift!!!! I used this DIY to do the rear, it didn't take to long, used air tools and took the some stuff apart to get the sway bars out and in. I didn't take pictures sorry, it was dark out and raining like hell...
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...tion-rear.html

1. 12mm socket to remove the rear frame brace.

2. I had to disconnect the back end exhaust to get clearance to pull the sway out.

3. Once that was all removed, I used 14mm socket and end wrench to remove the mounting bolts, and end links. Easy day, put it all together in reverse order.
4. I used the middle hole for a medium setting on the rear. Will adjust from there if needed.

So,
Here is the front. Pictures say a thousand words:

Settings Chart from Whiteline:

Okay ready to do this.. Unbolt mounting points (14mm), then end links (19mm wrench, 17mm Socket.
Use a 19mm end wrench to secure the back side of the sway bar end link before hitting it with a 17mm socket and impact gun.

Disclaimer : Make sure your impact gun is set to rotate in the right direction. 550 to 650 ponds of pressure will strip out the end link..

Might have to use a swivel to get driver side off. Clearance is limited for a bulky impact gun. But dam it makes the job go quick..

Pull the old sway bar out and bolt up the new in the same order you removed the old one. You are reusing the mounting bolts unless your kit came with all the hard wear. If you ask what the torque specs are I'll tell you " Really Tight By Hand".

Disclaimer: Turn down you air settings on the impact gun when mounting your bolts. You don't want to snap the treads off.

Now just button up the plastic and take it for a spin...

Drives link a dream happydance:

:ha ppydance:

Mr&Mrs · 09-24-2012, 04:26 PM

I like those much more clean than the spot mirrors we have.

bdavis89 · 09-24-2012, 04:38 PM

Really like the mirrors, but that price

Doubt I could ever convince the wife..lol

Nut_N_Much · 09-26-2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavis89

Really like the mirrors, but that price

Doubt I could ever convince the wife..lol

I have been trying to get my wife to drive the car more often. She doesn't want to because of the blind spots. I thought these mirrors would be a hard sell but when I showed her she said get them..

I have been sick in bed since Saturday and she has driven the car every day. As long as she doesn't destroy the front pulling in to far to a space I'm okay with it.
She loves the mirrors, my picture doesn't do justice to them, they really open the field of view. Besides the sway bars I think its a good investment but the price should be lower for 2 pieces of shaped glass.

Huck · 09-26-2012, 12:50 PM

That looks really good man! I just have my mirrors bugles out enough do that sitting in my normal position, I can barely see the back off my car, and the rest of the mirror shows what would otherwise be my blind spot. It's still annoying though, I still lean forward and check to be sure before I change lanes. These might have to be a purchase later on down the road!

Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff

Nut_N_Much · 09-29-2012, 10:31 AM

I have had some questions on what my exhaust sounds like so I made these lame vids. First time making videos, using IPhone, not good at this but wanted to post to answer any questions.

I have on the car now ART Test pipes, Fast Intentions Exhaust with 18 inch res, and 12 inch Carbon Fiber cans. I have in a box the FI HF Cats that came with the car. I swapped them for the ART test pipes to bring the sound down to a lower growl. Easier on the ears during long drives.

So here it goes, I'll get better as I figure these out, the last link is the static exhaust sound:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UIPRhAyik4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK0UOvNytaU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK0UOvNytaU

diddy535 · 09-29-2012, 11:26 AM

In for vids! Not working for me though

Mr&Mrs · 09-29-2012, 11:38 AM

Yep vids are not working buddy. Hope you feel better something nasty is going around. I have been sick for a week today and do not feel any better.

Nut_N_Much · 09-29-2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Yep vids are not working buddy. Hope you feel better something nasty is going around. I have been sick for a week today and do not feel any better.

I fixed the links, sorry about that. Dude hope you feel better, I'm doing good now. Went to work Friday still feel weak. Try to take it easy..

Nut_N_Much · 10-05-2012, 11:09 AM

Good news, Super Charger is on the way.. Planning some upgrades to the Stillen Kit. Will do it in my garage and DIY it the whole way through.

Lots of pictures, lots of write ups, lots of speed... Hopefully will pick the Kit up from S&R in 2 weeks, go threw it make sure its all there. Then let loose the Dogs of War on my car. Will be a good time !!! Stay tuned..

Mr&Mrs · 10-06-2012, 03:46 PM

Awesome!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Good news, Super Charger is on the way.. Planning some upgrades to the Stillen Kit. Will do it in my garage and DIY it the whole way through.

Lots of pictures, lots of write ups, lots of speed... Hopefully will pick the Kit up from S&R in 2 weeks, go threw it make sure its all there. Then let loose the Dogs of War on my car. Will be a good time !!! Stay tuned..

Nut_N_Much · 10-08-2012, 07:29 PM

S&R:
Went to S&R Performance today, met with Bobby. We walked through the shop. Got to take a look at his single turbo kit up close. That's a nice kit !! Talked about some ways to upgrade the Stillen Kit, some hardware, upgraded bypass valve, plugs etc.

The shop is huge lots of high-end cars, stuff everywhere. They are still organizing and getting the place together. Bobby seamed like a strait up guy, eager to help with my Stillen even though I'm installing it myself.

Vortec:
Called Vortec today and asked about the COG setup. Found out some pointers for mounting and aligning the COGs. Tech guys were awesome!!! Using a torch on the pulleys will get them on and off with no issues. I'll use some stainless shims I have from my chopper tranny to get the correct alignment of the COGs. Feel better about doing that.

Talked with Osirus yesterday about his setup and changes he made after running COGs for awhile. I described my bracing plan to asst with alignment of the belt and he said I was right on the mark. Almost the same as what he has. Its good to know people who have proven this works, makes me feel better about boosting my car.

UMA Fenders:
If your in Tampa and you have Body Parts you want painted, Brandon Auto Body off of Palm Drive quoted me 350.00 for both fenders, and 375-400.00 for both fenders blended with the rest of the car. If you want there number PM me. Chase is the the guy you want to see!! Absolute Auto used them for lots of projects, I have seen a lot of there work and it good stuff..
Nue-Finnish Quoted $600.00, I stopped looking around after that.

If I can get my car over there

I'll have them painted and blended before Wiregrass. Then mount them at the car show, that should give people something to watch

98intrigue · 10-08-2012, 07:51 PM

Where in Tampa are you? I live in Clearwater and work about 10 mins from S&R.

08-18-2012, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Sweet! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

08-19-2012, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Front Sway Bar install Well, I tackled the rear yesterday, it was a pain using jack stands.. My buddy was off so the shop was closed, no lift!!!! I used this DIY to do the rear, it didn't take to long, used air tools and took the some stuff apart to get the sway bars out and in. I didn't take pictures sorry, it was dark out and raining like hell... http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...tion-rear.html 1. 12mm socket to remove the rear frame brace. 2. I had to disconnect the back end exhaust to get clearance to pull the sway out. 3. Once that was all removed, I used 14mm socket and end wrench to remove the mounting bolts, and end links. Easy day, put it all together in reverse order. 4. I used the middle hole for a medium setting on the rear. Will adjust from there if needed. So, Here is the front. Pictures say a thousand words: Settings Chart from Whiteline: Okay ready to do this.. Unbolt mounting points (14mm), then end links (19mm wrench, 17mm Socket. Use a 19mm end wrench to secure the back side of the sway bar end link before hitting it with a 17mm socket and impact gun. Disclaimer : Make sure your impact gun is set to rotate in the right direction. 550 to 650 ponds of pressure will strip out the end link.. Might have to use a swivel to get driver side off. Clearance is limited for a bulky impact gun. But dam it makes the job go quick.. Pull the old sway bar out and bolt up the new in the same order you removed the old one. You are reusing the mounting bolts unless your kit came with all the hard wear. If you ask what the torque specs are I'll tell you " Really Tight By Hand". Disclaimer: Turn down you air settings on the impact gun when mounting your bolts. You don't want to snap the treads off. Now just button up the plastic and take it for a spin... Drives link a dream happydance::ha ppydance: __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 08-19-2012 at 10:27 AM.

09-24-2012, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	I like those much more clean than the spot mirrors we have. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

09-24-2012, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Really like the mirrors, but that price Doubt I could ever convince the wife..lol __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

09-26-2012, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 34	That looks really good man! I just have my mirrors bugles out enough do that sitting in my normal position, I can barely see the back off my car, and the rest of the mirror shows what would otherwise be my blind spot. It's still annoying though, I still lean forward and check to be sure before I change lanes. These might have to be a purchase later on down the road! Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new-fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

08-18-2012, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Illmatic370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mcallen Tx. Posts: 316 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	Looking good brotha! Keep up the great work!

09-29-2012, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	FI.CF.ART Sound I have had some questions on what my exhaust sounds like so I made these lame vids. First time making videos, using IPhone, not good at this but wanted to post to answer any questions. I have on the car now ART Test pipes, Fast Intentions Exhaust with 18 inch res, and 12 inch Carbon Fiber cans. I have in a box the FI HF Cats that came with the car. I swapped them for the ART test pipes to bring the sound down to a lower growl. Easier on the ears during long drives. So here it goes, I'll get better as I figure these out, the last link is the static exhaust sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UIPRhAyik4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK0UOvNytaU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK0UOvNytaU __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 09-29-2012 at 02:23 PM.

09-29-2012, 11:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 15	In for vids! Not working for me though __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html

09-29-2012, 11:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Yep vids are not working buddy. Hope you feel better something nasty is going around. I have been sick for a week today and do not feel any better. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

10-05-2012, 11:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Good news, Super Charger is on the way.. Planning some upgrades to the Stillen Kit. Will do it in my garage and DIY it the whole way through. Lots of pictures, lots of write ups, lots of speed... Hopefully will pick the Kit up from S&R in 2 weeks, go threw it make sure its all there. Then let loose the Dogs of War on my car. Will be a good time !!! Stay tuned.. Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

10-08-2012, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Quick Update S&R: Went to S&R Performance today, met with Bobby. We walked through the shop. Got to take a look at his single turbo kit up close. That's a nice kit !! Talked about some ways to upgrade the Stillen Kit, some hardware, upgraded bypass valve, plugs etc. The shop is huge lots of high-end cars, stuff everywhere. They are still organizing and getting the place together. Bobby seamed like a strait up guy, eager to help with my Stillen even though I'm installing it myself. Vortec: Called Vortec today and asked about the COG setup. Found out some pointers for mounting and aligning the COGs. Tech guys were awesome!!! Using a torch on the pulleys will get them on and off with no issues. I'll use some stainless shims I have from my chopper tranny to get the correct alignment of the COGs. Feel better about doing that. Talked with Osirus yesterday about his setup and changes he made after running COGs for awhile. I described my bracing plan to asst with alignment of the belt and he said I was right on the mark. Almost the same as what he has. Its good to know people who have proven this works, makes me feel better about boosting my car. UMA Fenders: If your in Tampa and you have Body Parts you want painted, Brandon Auto Body off of Palm Drive quoted me 350.00 for both fenders, and 375-400.00 for both fenders blended with the rest of the car. If you want there number PM me. Chase is the the guy you want to see!! Absolute Auto used them for lots of projects, I have seen a lot of there work and it good stuff.. Nue-Finnish Quoted $600.00, I stopped looking around after that. If I can get my car over there I'll have them painted and blended before Wiregrass. Then mount them at the car show, that should give people something to watch __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

10-08-2012, 07:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Where in Tampa are you? I live in Clearwater and work about 10 mins from S&R. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

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