SIMOTA1's journal....

simota1 · 01-05-2013, 05:59 PM

its not perfect but i got it pretty damn close... took me about 3 hours wrestling with it

and filing some of the holes bigger....

simota1 · 01-05-2013, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Sorry to hear all that bro. The cooling plate im not sure of I do know it has to be perfect or it is a PITA to line up and put the clips back in. The top two covers were tested with kellyfields hood damper kit and even though they hit a little the hood closed fine with no buldging. What kit do you have?

hey man yah the cooling plate is a PITA to align... the dampers were ok... my only problem since they did make contact i didnt want anything scratching the covers after i clear them...

plus on top of that if my battery died its a pain in the *** to remove the PWJDM...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navyboy916

Jon you need write password jdm and tell them. If the quality they need to know about it and they need to fix it.

i dont even wanna deal with doing that... the box that it came in is f*ckin huge bro i would estimate to ship it back would cost easily more than 150 cuz of the size... plus i know PWJDM knows there cooling plate is not perfect.... if this is the fitment of the V2 cooling plate i could only imagine the horror of the original ones...

Navyboy916 · 01-05-2013, 06:35 PM

I understand bro, you should at least let them know how it is so they can fix it for other people. That's ridiculous especially on how much they cost. I ordered mine already I am calling today to cancel it cause I don't want to lose my hood struts I hate that hood stick it ruins the engine look I think.

simota1 · 01-05-2013, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navyboy916

I understand bro, you should at least let them know how it is so they can fix it for other people. That's ridiculous especially on how much they cost. I ordered mine already I am calling today to cancel it cause I don't want to lose my hood struts I hate that hood stick it ruins the engine look I think.

yah man

i miss my hood struts... the donkey stick sucks!!!

LMBmikeZ · 01-06-2013, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

yah man

i miss my hood struts... the donkey d!ck sucks!!!

I'll buy your hood struts

JK.....

I know you will get every straightened out and done proper (how you want it) you have over come all the other little bumps throughout your build and gotten that Z look sweet! GL dealing with PWJDM hope you can get some answers

simota1 · 01-06-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I'll buy your hood struts

JK.....

I know you will get every straightened out and done proper (how you want it) you have over come all the other little bumps throughout your build and gotten that Z look sweet! GL dealing with PWJDM hope you can get some answers

thanks for your kind words man....

i really appreciate it....

on a brighter side.... im negotiating the TOP SECRET Engine Cover with my friend in japan DAYTONA RACING.... I also asked him to look if he could get me a ARC reservior tank/oil catch can

ive decided to get real serious with going JDM... im tired of buying parts twice because im not truly happy with them you know?

Navyboy916 · 01-06-2013, 03:06 PM

Jon, for the arc can u should go to rhdjapan cause shipping here to Guam is straight from Japan and it takes a week and is only like 23.00 I think check it out bro.

simota1 · 01-06-2013, 03:24 PM

thanks for the tip man... i needa replinish my funds first.... maybe mid feb ill get the arc....

Navyboy916 · 01-06-2013, 03:29 PM

I am not a baller like you but I can't decide from the arc can or the top secret can. Both are so sweet

simota1 · 01-06-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navyboy916

I am not a baller like you but I can't decide from the arc can or the top secret can. Both are so sweet

lmao this guy not a baller? bro your other car is sweet also and is baller status man!!!!

the top secret cans are to die for man.... but at least the arc kills two birds with one stone....

Navyboy916 · 01-06-2013, 03:38 PM

Thanks bro, if my car ever gets done lol. I hope to have the parts back on Guam this week. Bro, these cars are a money pit never satisfied with anything done to the car always wanting more. We will have to have a meet when everyone's car is ready to go.

simota1 · 01-06-2013, 09:12 PM

i always told my self i would never exceed or come close to 20k in mods.... when i passed that marker... i stopped counting because it hurt my feelings already lol.....

these cars are money pits indeed....not to mention shipping is a mofo too

and i know what you mean when you are always wanting more...

LMBmikeZ · 01-06-2013, 09:42 PM

Z cars are always work in progress because you are never done with it lol

simota1 · 01-07-2013, 06:46 AM

So ive figured out wtf is wrong with my damn PWJDM covers... the stupid people that made it.... made it so damn thick where the two bolts area (center portion)

it was about 1/4 thick or it had a big air bubble on both sides... this was the reason why it was not sitting properly.... i almost cracked the cover because i was slamming the hood to close it

luckily i noticed the stress cracks forming...

Now here is the shitty part, saturday when i installed it, i made the slots even longer so that the holes would line up that was a big no no.... since the holes are bigger the cover moves around now. I needa re fiberglass the holes and then drill the holes once more... If i dont do this the cover will hit my hood sometimes, if i get lucky it doesnt hit. I opened and closed my hood about 20 times after i address the center portion and it hits about 50% of the time... I dont want that especially after i have it recleared... ive already dropped off the battery compartment covers to get cleared

simota1 · 01-08-2013, 11:16 AM

a lil update.... i fixed the cooling plate... thank god... i filled it with fiberglass and got the holes exactly

so all the pieces are at the body shop right now and getting clear coated....

so ive decided to add another piece to my ongoing engine bay.... i will most likely get the Top secret oil catch cans instead of the arc and the Top secret strut bar that way everything is Top secret.... after all is said and done... i believe my car deserves this...

i wanna do the stripes on the hood and roof....

what do you guys think...? in matte black with a silver 1/8 pinstripe OR no pin stripe.... input is greatly appreciated

01-05-2013, 05:59 PM	#1891 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	its not perfect but i got it pretty damn close... took me about 3 hours wrestling with it and filing some of the holes bigger.... GaleForce likes this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

01-05-2013, 06:35 PM	#1893 (permalink)
Navyboy916 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 434 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	I understand bro, you should at least let them know how it is so they can fix it for other people. That's ridiculous especially on how much they cost. I ordered mine already I am calling today to cancel it cause I don't want to lose my hood struts I hate that hood stick it ruins the engine look I think. simota1 and LMBmikeZ like this.

01-06-2013, 03:24 PM	#1898 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	thanks for the tip man... i needa replinish my funds first.... maybe mid feb ill get the arc.... LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

01-06-2013, 03:29 PM	#1899 (permalink)
Navyboy916 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 434 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	I am not a baller like you but I can't decide from the arc can or the top secret can. Both are so sweet simota1 and LMBmikeZ like this.

01-06-2013, 03:38 PM	#1901 (permalink)
Navyboy916 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 434 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	Thanks bro, if my car ever gets done lol. I hope to have the parts back on Guam this week. Bro, these cars are a money pit never satisfied with anything done to the car always wanting more. We will have to have a meet when everyone's car is ready to go. simota1 likes this.

01-06-2013, 03:06 PM	#1897 (permalink)
Navyboy916 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 434 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Rep Power: 14	Jon, for the arc can u should go to rhdjapan cause shipping here to Guam is straight from Japan and it takes a week and is only like 23.00 I think check it out bro.

01-06-2013, 09:12 PM	#1902 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	i always told my self i would never exceed or come close to 20k in mods.... when i passed that marker... i stopped counting because it hurt my feelings already lol..... these cars are money pits indeed....not to mention shipping is a mofo too and i know what you mean when you are always wanting more... LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/* Last edited by simota1; 01-06-2013 at 09:18 PM.

01-06-2013, 09:42 PM	#1903 (permalink)
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01-07-2013, 06:46 AM	#1904 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	So ive figured out wtf is wrong with my damn PWJDM covers... the stupid people that made it.... made it so damn thick where the two bolts area (center portion) it was about 1/4 thick or it had a big air bubble on both sides... this was the reason why it was not sitting properly.... i almost cracked the cover because i was slamming the hood to close it luckily i noticed the stress cracks forming... Now here is the shitty part, saturday when i installed it, i made the slots even longer so that the holes would line up that was a big no no.... since the holes are bigger the cover moves around now. I needa re fiberglass the holes and then drill the holes once more... If i dont do this the cover will hit my hood sometimes, if i get lucky it doesnt hit. I opened and closed my hood about 20 times after i address the center portion and it hits about 50% of the time... I dont want that especially after i have it recleared... ive already dropped off the battery compartment covers to get cleared __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

01-08-2013, 11:16 AM	#1905 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	a lil update.... i fixed the cooling plate... thank god... i filled it with fiberglass and got the holes exactly so all the pieces are at the body shop right now and getting clear coated.... so ive decided to add another piece to my ongoing engine bay.... i will most likely get the Top secret oil catch cans instead of the arc and the Top secret strut bar that way everything is Top secret.... after all is said and done... i believe my car deserves this... i wanna do the stripes on the hood and roof.... what do you guys think...? in matte black with a silver 1/8 pinstripe OR no pin stripe.... input is greatly appreciated Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

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