Meulen's 40th journal

Meulen · 09-20-2014, 08:48 PM

Stopping POWAAAA!!

Went with Z1 2 piece rotors and steel braided lines. Install wasn't bad at all.

Luciano13 · 09-21-2014, 12:49 PM

Very clean job!
Is there a great difference in stopping power?

Meulen · 09-21-2014, 01:08 PM

Thanks! Let's be honest! Our sport brakes are pretty damn good. I'd say they are about the same right now. However, I probably haven't worn the oil coating off the rotors yet and I haven't heated them up with any spirited driving to take advantage of the SS lines. So when I do...I'll report back.

zefaulter · 09-21-2014, 07:02 PM

Nice! Good upgrade for sure. I think the main benefit over stock is their light weight

Meulen · 09-30-2014, 09:38 AM

Learning some lessons over the weekend!

Tried my hand at some plasti-dip.

Sprayed flat black on the front fangs. Thought my experience with auto body would help me make it look pretty good. But this product is pretty hard to get perfect. I didn't like a line I cut on the EVO-R CF lip either. Good thing I guess is it can come off.

I also tried the smoke on the taillights. It's a little dull for more liking. I sprayed some glossifier at the end and that shined it up. I may take it off and try again with a glossifier coat between each cot of smoke. But it took 7 coats to get it where I wanted so that may be an all day project!!

jlo370z · 09-30-2014, 09:41 AM

Say no to Plasti Dip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

plasti dip for garden furniture!

thumbs down brotha, thumbs down!!!!

Meulen · 09-30-2014, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlo370z

Say no to Plasti Dip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

plasti dip for garden furniture!

thumbs down brotha, thumbs down!!!!

LOL! I think you're right on this one brother! Like I said, I thought being I've painted some national show winners before I went to college and became a desk jockey, I thought I could make it look good. Problem is, this stuff sticks to the tape and pulls up the edges. Hard to make it look nice.

jlo370z · 09-30-2014, 11:24 AM

thank god it peels off, i think if something is suppose to look like plastic, it be plastic

Meulen · 09-30-2014, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlo370z

thank god it peels off, i think if something is suppose to look like plastic, it be plastic

I wouldn't 'try" it if it didn't come off!

actually though, I may try the tint again. I tried the glossifier on the last coat to see if it would clear up the cloudy/flat look plasti-dip smoke has. It kinda did! and I'm wondering if I add it after every coat if it wouldn't look nice and glossy like real tint!

Meulen · 10-14-2014, 10:50 AM

So............. I've got a little project build going on that relates to the Z. I've been getting into RC drifting. I purchased a car a few months ago and have been building it progressively as I learn to drive it. Last week I ordered Wheels/coil overs/ and a 370z body. I figure it will be a nice touch to have a mini clone! LOL

I wish I had more updates for the real car! Unfortunately, I'm waiting and waiting on some evo-r parts to come so I can get them to my painter. I've also got my fingers crossed for another reason. Got a Mountain bike I'm selling that has been getting interest. I'm hoping the guy that is going to look at it this week buys it, because that may move up my coil over purchase some!!!

jaytirbhaw · 10-14-2014, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meulen

So............. I've got a little project build going on that relates to the Z. I've been getting into RC drifting. I purchased a car a few months ago and have been building it progressively as I learn to drive it. Last week I ordered Wheels/coil overs/ and a 370z body. I figure it will be a nice touch to have a mini clone! LOL

I wish I had more updates for the real car! Unfortunately, I'm waiting and waiting on some evo-r parts to come so I can get them to my painter. I've also got my fingers crossed for another reason. Got a Mountain bike I'm selling that has been getting interest. I'm hoping the guy that is going to look at it this week buys it, because that may move up my coil over purchase some!!!

what RC car did you get? I've been looking to get back into the hobby too lol

Meulen · 10-14-2014, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaytirbhaw

what RC car did you get? I've been looking to get back into the hobby too lol

I got an HPI E-10 ready to run car. But like anything, I ended up doing a lot of upgrades on it right off the bat. It's a good car to learn on, but had I know I was going to enjoy it this much I would have bought a better one right off the bat. RC Drift Tools & Guides RC Drifting Countersteer DriftMission.com is a great resource for info.

I saw the like from Luciano. How did I know he would be all into that! LOL

Meulen · 10-21-2014, 10:19 PM

Project mini Z coming along nicely!

NuGen Auto · 10-29-2014, 11:02 AM

Very nice!! Can't wait to see te new goodies ;-)

Meulen · 10-29-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NuGen Auto

Very nice!! Can't wait to see te new goodies ;-)

Me neither!!! Now that Nick has let the cat out of the bag!!!! LOL

..........

there is a big change coming thanks to NuGen hooking me up with some killer stuff and guiding me through the purchase! Thanks again for all your help Nick!

TEAM NUGEN!!!

09-20-2014, 08:48 PM	#181 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Stopping POWAAAA!! Went with Z1 2 piece rotors and steel braided lines. Install wasn't bad at all. GaleForce and Luciano13 like this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

09-21-2014, 12:49 PM	#182 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	Very clean job! Is there a great difference in stopping power? Meulen likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

09-21-2014, 01:08 PM	#183 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Meulen's 40th journal Thanks! Let's be honest! Our sport brakes are pretty damn good. I'd say they are about the same right now. However, I probably haven't worn the oil coating off the rotors yet and I haven't heated them up with any spirited driving to take advantage of the SS lines. So when I do...I'll report back. Luciano13 likes this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

09-21-2014, 07:02 PM	#184 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	Nice! Good upgrade for sure. I think the main benefit over stock is their light weight Meulen likes this.

09-30-2014, 09:38 AM	#185 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Learning some lessons over the weekend! Tried my hand at some plasti-dip. Sprayed flat black on the front fangs. Thought my experience with auto body would help me make it look pretty good. But this product is pretty hard to get perfect. I didn't like a line I cut on the EVO-R CF lip either. Good thing I guess is it can come off. I also tried the smoke on the taillights. It's a little dull for more liking. I sprayed some glossifier at the end and that shined it up. I may take it off and try again with a glossifier coat between each cot of smoke. But it took 7 coats to get it where I wanted so that may be an all day project!! __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

09-30-2014, 09:41 AM	#186 (permalink)
jlo370z Im a Fireball Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ill in noise Posts: 3,370 Drives: 11 370z Red 6spd Rep Power: 43426	Say no to Plasti Dip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plasti dip for garden furniture! thumbs down brotha, thumbs down!!!! Luciano13 and Meulen like this. __________________ ❝The Jlo370Z Build❞ 523HP \| 455 ftb tq \| 11.5 PSI \| 93 Octane *2017 Porsche 991.2 C4!l*

09-30-2014, 11:24 AM	#188 (permalink)
jlo370z Im a Fireball Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ill in noise Posts: 3,370 Drives: 11 370z Red 6spd Rep Power: 43426	thank god it peels off, i think if something is suppose to look like plastic, it be plastic Meulen likes this. __________________ ❝The Jlo370Z Build❞ 523HP \| 455 ftb tq \| 11.5 PSI \| 93 Octane *2017 Porsche 991.2 C4!l*

10-14-2014, 10:50 AM	#190 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	So............. I've got a little project build going on that relates to the Z. I've been getting into RC drifting. I purchased a car a few months ago and have been building it progressively as I learn to drive it. Last week I ordered Wheels/coil overs/ and a 370z body. I figure it will be a nice touch to have a mini clone! LOL I wish I had more updates for the real car! Unfortunately, I'm waiting and waiting on some evo-r parts to come so I can get them to my painter. I've also got my fingers crossed for another reason. Got a Mountain bike I'm selling that has been getting interest. I'm hoping the guy that is going to look at it this week buys it, because that may move up my coil over purchase some!!! Luciano13 likes this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal Last edited by Meulen; 10-14-2014 at 10:53 AM.

10-21-2014, 10:19 PM	#193 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Project mini Z coming along nicely! GaleForce likes this. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

10-29-2014, 11:02 AM	#194 (permalink)
NuGen Auto A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orlando Posts: 6,195 Drives: 2016 Corvette C7 Rep Power: 23	Very nice!! Can't wait to see te new goodies ;-) Meulen likes this. __________________ NuGen Automotive, LLC: www.NuGenAutomotive.com - HIN Video: 407-697-5671 : Sales@NuGenAutomotive.com

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