has anyone changed break pads, rotors, spacers, or any DIY?

m4a1mustang · 02-05-2010, 09:21 AM

I'm sure we can work something out. I live out in Fairfax but drive out to my parent's house to use their 2 car garage in Woodbridge.

With all the crap in it right now it's more like a 1 car garage, but in the coming weeks I think we're going to clean it out and lay down some epoxy coating on the floor to spruce it up a bit. It's a pretty good space and I have *most* of the hand tools I need (I'm always adding more stuff.)

Of course the issue is actually getting into the garage. At stock ride height I scrape pulling into the driveway so there's no way a lowered Z would make it without some wood panels or something.

BlackCherryZ · 02-05-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by getawaydriver

I am also interested in learning how to do some of the more comprehensive stuff. Namely brake related and some more of the periodic maintainence stuff.

I did a lot of work with a friend on my Acura back in the day. Did some minor stuff with my Subaru, and want to get back into it.

Problems are: lack of tools and minimal mechanical/procedural knowledge and really no space.

If you guys do a group maintainence day, post it and I will definitely be there. When more money rolls around, I will be getting another set of brake pads for auto-crossing.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm sure we can work something out. I live out in Fairfax but drive out to my parent's house to use their 2 car garage in Woodbridge.

With all the crap in it right now it's more like a 1 car garage, but in the coming weeks I think we're going to clean it out and lay down some epoxy coating on the floor to spruce it up a bit. It's a pretty good space and I have *most* of the hand tools I need (I'm always adding more stuff.)

Of course the issue is actually getting into the garage. At stock ride height I scrape pulling into the driveway so there's no way a lowered Z would make it without some wood panels or something.

sounds good........

i had been wanting to learn about cars for some time now..... but didn't get the chance to.......

at least the basics i intend to do myself........oil change, break pad change, etc...

just let me know.............i guess we just have to wait until the weather gets better....

btw, my name is Bo......

m4a1mustang · 02-05-2010, 06:40 PM

Definitely have to wait for some better weather.

In the meantime, let's just enjoy some Starbucks and shoot the ****... hopefully next Saturday!

PapoZalsa · 02-05-2010, 09:02 PM

Yeah, we are planning a meet next weekend down here.

02-05-2010, 09:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'm sure we can work something out. I live out in Fairfax but drive out to my parent's house to use their 2 car garage in Woodbridge. With all the crap in it right now it's more like a 1 car garage, but in the coming weeks I think we're going to clean it out and lay down some epoxy coating on the floor to spruce it up a bit. It's a pretty good space and I have most of the hand tools I need (I'm always adding more stuff.) Of course the issue is actually getting into the garage. At stock ride height I scrape pulling into the driveway so there's no way a lowered Z would make it without some wood panels or something. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-05-2010, 06:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Definitely have to wait for some better weather. In the meantime, let's just enjoy some Starbucks and shoot the **... hopefully next Saturday! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!**

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Yeah, we are planning a meet next weekend down here. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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