axmea?'s not-much-of-a-build thread - more like a photo log

exsanity · 07-22-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Clarification:

The headlight projector is the STi-R 3". I measured and it is a tad under 3. The top is either the 2.5" TSX-R or FX-R projectors. Paperboy retrofitted the base of the housing on the signal light projectors with an aluminum plate and then painted with high-temp paint.

Thanks for the info, bro.

axmea? · 07-26-2014, 01:11 AM

On another topic. My differential bushings are busted, started to leak, and needs to be replaced. The bad news is the repairs dipped into my Fujimura fund. The great news is it'll be replaced with Whitelines by Seb at Specialty Z and will get tuned after.

The Fujimura kit will be on hold. Timing couldn't have been worse. They are on sale at Bespoke/370ZTune. Photoshop courtesy of cooltoy.

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2014, 05:52 AM

Diff bushings can be done here!!!

axmea? · 07-26-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Diff bushings can be done here!!!

Tempting. I save a couple of bills I know.

axmea? · 07-31-2014, 03:02 AM

This was three weeks ago just before the headlight mod.

Did a wine run to Santa Ynez just a couple of hours north of Valencia, CA. No idea that the differential bushings were bad. Not until after the mod and a visit to F.I.

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axmea? · 08-04-2014, 09:23 PM

Went to Specialty Z to replace the differential bushings. It was beat up so enough of the silicone mess and got Whitelines installed. The change in drive quality is quite noticeable. Glad I went with this. Tony actually caught it and was the one who brought it up while she was up on a lift. He could not get me in so I went to Seb at SpecialtyZ.

Andrew (DEpointfive0) being his usual self offered to help and hook me up. Thanks for offering to help Andrew. Always thought you were a great guy. I'll still buy you a beer even if your buddy never got to do it.

In the end. Car runs great.

P's_Z · 08-04-2014, 10:08 PM

How was the 370z wine?

davwak · 08-04-2014, 10:27 PM

Damn I love this car.

axmea? · 08-04-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

How was the 370z wine?

Not too bad. I'd serve it to my friends. It does

Quote:

Originally Posted by davwak

Damn I love this car.

Thank you sir.

axmea? · 08-04-2014, 11:36 PM

After the differential bushing was replaced, she had a tune at Specialty Z. Seb did his magic. I like the improvement out of this tune.

Baseline HP/TQ was 283.56 / 235.97
First run 305.56 / 248.38
Second run 308.18 / 247.75
Final run 312.03 / 272.23
5 Maps

davwak · 08-05-2014, 08:16 PM

That is an impressive improvement in torque over the three runs. +/- 10%? Nice.

P's_Z · 08-05-2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

After the differential bushing was replaced, she had a tune at Specialty Z. Seb did his magic. I like the improvement out of this tune.

Baseline HP/TQ was 283.56 / 235.97
First run 305.56 / 248.38
Second run 308.18 / 247.75
Final run 312.03 / 272.23
5 Maps

Congrats on the numbers! Car looks and sounds awesome

axmea? · 08-07-2014, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davwak

That is an impressive improvement in torque over the three runs. +/- 10%? Nice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by P's_Z

Congrats on the numbers! Car looks and sounds awesome

Thanks! 283.56 / 235.97 to a final pull @ 312.03 / 272.23

+10% HP and +15% Torque gained after the tune. Not to mention improved gas mileage. 19.2 to 25 ave mpg. We'll see long term what it looks like.

6MT-Z34 · 08-07-2014, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Thanks! 283.56 / 235.97 to a final pull @ 312.03 / 272.23

+10% HP and +15% Torque gained after the tune. Not to mention improved gas mileage. 19.2 to 25 ave mpg. We'll see long term what it looks like.

Nice numbers and mpg!

jlo370z · 08-07-2014, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Thanks! 283.56 / 235.97 to a final pull @ 312.03 / 272.23

+10% HP and +15% Torque gained after the tune. Not to mention improved gas mileage. 19.2 to 25 ave mpg. We'll see long term what it looks like.

Very Nice!

07-26-2014, 01:11 AM	#92 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	On another topic. My differential bushings are busted, started to leak, and needs to be replaced. The bad news is the repairs dipped into my Fujimura fund. The great news is it'll be replaced with Whitelines by Seb at Specialty Z and will get tuned after. The Fujimura kit will be on hold. Timing couldn't have been worse. They are on sale at Bespoke/370ZTune. Photoshop courtesy of cooltoy. BeemaaZ and Zoren 370 like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 07-26-2014 at 01:14 AM.

07-26-2014, 05:52 AM	#93 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Diff bushings can be done here!!! __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

07-31-2014, 03:02 AM	#95 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Santa Ynez Wine Run This was three weeks ago just before the headlight mod. Did a wine run to Santa Ynez just a couple of hours north of Valencia, CA. No idea that the differential bushings were bad. Not until after the mod and a visit to F.I. [IMG]DSCN7195a by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]DSCN7182 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]DSCN7179a by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]DSCN7216a by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]DSCN7445.bjpg by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG] Zoren 370, Shadezz, Hotrodz and 2 others like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-04-2014, 09:23 PM	#96 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Differential Bushings replaced. Went to Specialty Z to replace the differential bushings. It was beat up so enough of the silicone mess and got Whitelines installed. The change in drive quality is quite noticeable. Glad I went with this. Tony actually caught it and was the one who brought it up while she was up on a lift. He could not get me in so I went to Seb at SpecialtyZ. Andrew (DEpointfive0) being his usual self offered to help and hook me up. Thanks for offering to help Andrew. Always thought you were a great guy. I'll still buy you a beer even if your buddy never got to do it. In the end. Car runs great. BeemaaZ, jlo370z and Hotrodz like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-04-2014, 10:08 PM	#97 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 469	How was the 370z wine? axmea? likes this. __________________ Zeta

08-04-2014, 10:27 PM	#98 (permalink)
davwak Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 77 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z RAA Rep Power: 11	Damn I love this car. axmea? likes this.

08-04-2014, 11:36 PM	#100 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Uprev Tune at Specialty Z After the differential bushing was replaced, she had a tune at Specialty Z. Seb did his magic. I like the improvement out of this tune. Baseline HP/TQ was 283.56 / 235.97 First run 305.56 / 248.38 Second run 308.18 / 247.75 Final run 312.03 / 272.23 5 Maps Mr&Mrs, BeemaaZ, Hotrodz and 1 others like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-05-2014, 08:16 PM	#101 (permalink)
davwak Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 77 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z RAA Rep Power: 11	That is an impressive improvement in torque over the three runs. +/- 10%? Nice. axmea? likes this.

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