Chuck33079's Journal

Chuck33079 · 01-20-2015, 01:25 PM

It engages a bit lower than my pos spec, but I can't remember how it felt stock. You can probably raise it a bit at the master cylinder.

YzGyz · 01-20-2015, 01:34 PM

I'm not sure how to do that. I'll drive it for a week or so and see how I like it. I bet I will raise it since I like it to catch up higher.

YzGyz

Chuck33079 · 01-20-2015, 01:36 PM

The rod connecting the clevis to the master cylinder can be adjusted a bit to raise/lower the engagement point.

Chuck33079 · 07-07-2015, 11:37 AM

Welp, it was time to make a big boy decision. I had some radiator drain plug issues again, and the car was down for a week while I got a replacement. I've come out of pocket for more rental cars over the last six months than I'd care to admit. I am finally accepting the fact that my project car should not be my daily driver.

So I went and bought an econobox. A 2015 Mazda 3. Out of all the econoboxes, this had the most features and felt the best to drive under $20k. It didn't hurt that Mazda was running some killer financing incentives over the weekend. This thing is looking like it will cost almost nothing to run. 40 mpg on 87 octane.

And the best part is there's absolutely no performance to speak of. It's slow as balls. And there are no parts that will fix that problem so I won't be tempted to mod it.

JARblue · 07-07-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

And the best part is there's absolutely no performance to speak of. It's slow as balls. And there are no parts that will fix that problem so I won't be tempted to mod it.

Enjoy!

Good luck with the Z

Chuck33079 · 07-07-2015, 11:44 AM

The Z will be back on the road this weekend. Upgraded to a CSF triple pass radiator from the old one. Ravi at CSF was texting me getting my replacement lined up while he was on safari in Africa. That's service on another level.

It was pretty frustrating having the drain snap off again, but now I get to upgrade so I'll call it a wash.

Chuck33079 · 07-07-2015, 11:57 AM

And now that the Z is no longer the daily driver it's going to be fun to work on again. There's no joy in working on your car late Sunday knowing you need it to get to work on Monday.

JARblue · 07-07-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The Z will be back on the road this weekend. Upgraded to a CSF triple pass radiator from the old one. Ravi at CSF was texting me getting my replacement lined up while he was on safari in Africa. That's service on another level.

It was pretty frustrating having the drain snap off again, but now I get to upgrade so I'll call it a wash.

Damn!! You're not kidding.

"a wash"? lol now that's my kind of logic

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

And now that the Z is no longer the daily driver it's going to be fun to work on again. There's no joy in working on your car late Sunday knowing you need it to get to work on Monday.

x infinity

Chuck33079 · 05-12-2016, 10:25 AM

Well, my stack of uninstalled parts keep growing. I've mothballed a Phunk oil pan, ATI damper and now one of the new RJM master cylinders. Guess I need to get off my *** and start working on the car again.

theDreamer · 05-13-2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Well, my stack of uninstalled parts keep growing. I've mothballed a Phunk oil pan, ATI damper and now one of the new RJM master cylinders. Guess I need to get off my *** and start working on the car again.

You and me both....

Chuck33079 · 05-13-2016, 01:16 PM

Every time I think I've got a spare weekend to do something for myself, it disappears in the blink of an eye. The last month or so I'v been working on the in-laws' house since it got flooded. Luckily, I'm reaching the limit of my construction abilities, so I can get back to my own projects soon.

Your car's still down?

jwick · 05-13-2016, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Your car's still down?

We all know the answer to that

01-20-2015, 01:25 PM	#136 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It engages a bit lower than my pos spec, but I can't remember how it felt stock. You can probably raise it a bit at the master cylinder. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

01-20-2015, 01:36 PM	#138 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	The rod connecting the clevis to the master cylinder can be adjusted a bit to raise/lower the engagement point. YzGyz likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-07-2015, 11:37 AM	#139 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Welp, it was time to make a big boy decision. I had some radiator drain plug issues again, and the car was down for a week while I got a replacement. I've come out of pocket for more rental cars over the last six months than I'd care to admit. I am finally accepting the fact that my project car should not be my daily driver. So I went and bought an econobox. A 2015 Mazda 3. Out of all the econoboxes, this had the most features and felt the best to drive under $20k. It didn't hurt that Mazda was running some killer financing incentives over the weekend. This thing is looking like it will cost almost nothing to run. 40 mpg on 87 octane. And the best part is there's absolutely no performance to speak of. It's slow as balls. And there are no parts that will fix that problem so I won't be tempted to mod it. JARblue likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-07-2015, 11:44 AM	#141 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	The Z will be back on the road this weekend. Upgraded to a CSF triple pass radiator from the old one. Ravi at CSF was texting me getting my replacement lined up while he was on safari in Africa. That's service on another level. It was pretty frustrating having the drain snap off again, but now I get to upgrade so I'll call it a wash. JARblue likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-07-2015, 11:57 AM	#142 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	And now that the Z is no longer the daily driver it's going to be fun to work on again. There's no joy in working on your car late Sunday knowing you need it to get to work on Monday. JARblue, Hotrodz, YzGyz and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

01-20-2015, 01:34 PM	#137 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I'm not sure how to do that. I'll drive it for a week or so and see how I like it. I bet I will raise it since I like it to catch up higher. YzGyz

05-12-2016, 10:25 AM	#144 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Well, my stack of uninstalled parts keep growing. I've mothballed a Phunk oil pan, ATI damper and now one of the new RJM master cylinders. Guess I need to get off my *** and start working on the car again. JARblue and SS_Firehawk like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-13-2016, 01:16 PM	#146 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Every time I think I've got a spare weekend to do something for myself, it disappears in the blink of an eye. The last month or so I'v been working on the in-laws' house since it got flooded. Luckily, I'm reaching the limit of my construction abilities, so I can get back to my own projects soon. Your car's still down? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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