Chuck33079's Journal

Chuck33079 · 03-02-2014, 05:59 PM

Recharged the AC yesterday and got a new inspection sticker.

Chuck33079 · 03-02-2014, 06:02 PM

Also helped the gf pick up a new ride to replace the 90k mile Kia.

IS350 F Sport. Ultra white with coke dealer red interior. Now to mod it on the down low. No tuning options, so it's probably just intake and cat back.

Jasonle · 03-02-2014, 06:05 PM

Damn .. huge upgrade! Very nice

Chuck33079 · 03-02-2014, 06:07 PM

You know, if they made one of these with a proper transmission I'd be considering one as a daily. I got to beat one like a rented mule at the Lexus new model introduction event. It's a fantastic vehicle. If I were looking for a slushbox vehicle, it would be toward the top of the list. They gave the 2014 the same tranny out of the ISF, so it's pretty peppy.

Chuck33079 · 04-25-2014, 07:51 PM

Actually had a chance to get under my own car for a change this afternoon. Mainly just to check on things.

I did find what I think was an annoying "click" I kept hearing at low speeds. Turns out the clutch line would tap the wastegate recirc tube. A length of hose and some zip ties later, problem most likely solved.

jwick · 04-26-2014, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Actually had a chance to get under my own car for a change this afternoon. Mainly just to check on things.

I did find what I think was an annoying "click" I kept hearing at low speeds. Turns out the clutch line would tap the wastegate recirc tube. A length of hose and some zip ties later, problem most likely solved.

Dude you own your own lift there should never be a problem with getting it up in the air for routine checkout.

Oh wait...there's been another bitch taking up garage/lift space...

Carry on...nothing to see here, these aren't the droids you're looking for

Chuck33079 · 05-01-2014, 07:03 PM

And the mod bug strikes again. Bought a fuel pressure gauge and a Scangauge/rearview mirror mount. Who doesn't love more gauges?

Chuck33079 · 05-01-2014, 07:10 PM

GTM turbo coolant line improvement

Need to give this a shot as well before it gets too hot. Gotta keep cool.

jwick · 05-01-2014, 11:09 PM

Looks like I'm going to get to pay back some labor soon

Chuck33079 · 05-05-2014, 06:40 PM

Scangauge and Blendmount showed up today. Which is impressive, since I ordered it Thursday night. I'll clean up the cable and the rest of the install once I'm sure it's where I want it, but I'll have to do some driving to make sure.

sixpax · 05-07-2014, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

And the mod bug strikes again. Bought a fuel pressure gauge and a Scangauge/rearview mirror mount. Who doesn't love more gauges?

It never ends ... does it.

Chuck33079 · 05-07-2014, 04:53 PM

In theory it does, but I've never finished a project. I just keep adding stuff to the bottom of the list as fast as it comes off the top.

Chuck33079 · 11-22-2014, 11:19 AM

Unhappy update time - Looks like I'm one of the very few who managed to kill a HD CSC. Imagine my excitement.

Specialty Z and JTran have me covered, and it'll be back on the road soon enough, but now I know the pain of a dead csc.

ProTip- Never, ever buy a Spec clutch. Joe at Zspeed told me earlier this week that, while he has seen very few failures of his CSC, they are almost exclusively from Spec clutches. I was unhappy with it to begin with, and now it has cost me a lot of money.

YzGyz · 11-22-2014, 12:00 PM

Are you going to get a new clutch to replace the Spec?

YzGyz

Chuck33079 · 11-22-2014, 12:08 PM

Yep. That POS is getting yanked out. Specialty Z is sending their setup out. New clutch, flywheel and their Tilton CSC. If I just replaced the csc the Spec clutch would kill it again.

03-02-2014, 05:59 PM	#91 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Recharged the AC yesterday and got a new inspection sticker. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-02-2014, 06:02 PM	#92 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Also helped the gf pick up a new ride to replace the 90k mile Kia. IS350 F Sport. Ultra white with coke dealer red interior. Now to mod it on the down low. No tuning options, so it's probably just intake and cat back. GaleForce and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-02-2014, 06:05 PM	#93 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Damn .. huge upgrade! Very nice __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

03-02-2014, 06:07 PM	#94 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	You know, if they made one of these with a proper transmission I'd be considering one as a daily. I got to beat one like a rented mule at the Lexus new model introduction event. It's a fantastic vehicle. If I were looking for a slushbox vehicle, it would be toward the top of the list. They gave the 2014 the same tranny out of the ISF, so it's pretty peppy. Jasonle and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-25-2014, 07:51 PM	#95 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Actually had a chance to get under my own car for a change this afternoon. Mainly just to check on things. I did find what I think was an annoying "click" I kept hearing at low speeds. Turns out the clutch line would tap the wastegate recirc tube. A length of hose and some zip ties later, problem most likely solved. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-01-2014, 07:03 PM	#97 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	And the mod bug strikes again. Bought a fuel pressure gauge and a Scangauge/rearview mirror mount. Who doesn't love more gauges? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-01-2014, 07:10 PM	#98 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	GTM turbo coolant line improvement Need to give this a shot as well before it gets too hot. Gotta keep cool. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-01-2014, 11:09 PM	#99 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	Looks like I'm going to get to pay back some labor soon __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

05-05-2014, 06:40 PM	#100 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Chuck33079's Journal Scangauge and Blendmount showed up today. Which is impressive, since I ordered it Thursday night. I'll clean up the cable and the rest of the install once I'm sure it's where I want it, but I'll have to do some driving to make sure. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-07-2014, 04:53 PM	#102 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	In theory it does, but I've never finished a project. I just keep adding stuff to the bottom of the list as fast as it comes off the top. sixpax likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-22-2014, 11:19 AM	#103 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Unhappy update time - Looks like I'm one of the very few who managed to kill a HD CSC. Imagine my excitement. Specialty Z and JTran have me covered, and it'll be back on the road soon enough, but now I know the pain of a dead csc. ProTip- Never, ever buy a Spec clutch. Joe at Zspeed told me earlier this week that, while he has seen very few failures of his CSC, they are almost exclusively from Spec clutches. I was unhappy with it to begin with, and now it has cost me a lot of money. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-22-2014, 12:00 PM	#104 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	Are you going to get a new clutch to replace the Spec? YzGyz

11-22-2014, 12:08 PM	#105 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Yep. That POS is getting yanked out. Specialty Z is sending their setup out. New clutch, flywheel and their Tilton CSC. If I just replaced the csc the Spec clutch would kill it again. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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