Kirk's Garage

Red__Zed · 09-23-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster

Dan and Steve covered in powdered sugar DO NOT COUNT as hookers and blow.

Just clearing that up before it happens...

You couldn't afford us anyways

eastwest2300 · 09-23-2011, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

Dan and Steve covered in powdered sugar DO NOT COUNT as hookers and blow.

Just clearing that up before it happens...

Kirkster · 09-25-2011, 10:04 AM

Kirk's garage is still open for business

1) Trooper (springs and a lift kit) Done
2) Masa (springs) Did it himself some where else...
3) GM Traitor (springs and 24s) Still waiting on the 24s
3) Eastwest2300 (crooked Spoiler)
4) b1adesofcha0s (swift springs)(whatever he brings past)
5) b1adesofcha0s (intake) Easy install except for the stupid heat wrap tape...

another mostly successful install...

He has a TSB done and the stealership monkeys did a number on the strut bolts. One was so tight that we had to use an impact wrench and the other they split the top of the strut shaft.

We bailed on the sway bar as it looks like you may have to drop the motor to get to the sway bar mount bolts...

On the test drive we passed a PFAT chevy impala donk car with some kicking wheels. I almost got him to pull in and see if we could work a trade...

b1adesofcha0s · 09-25-2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

Kirk's garage is still open for business

1) Trooper (springs and a lift kit) Done
2) Masa (springs) Did it himself some where else...
3) GM Traitor (springs and 24s) Still waiting on the 24s
3) Eastwest2300 (crooked Spoiler)
4) b1adesofcha0s (swift springs)(whatever he brings past)
5) b1adesofcha0s (intake) Easy install except for the stupid heat wrap tape...

another mostly successful install...

He has a TSB done and the stealership monkeys did a number on the strut bolts. One was so tight that we had to use an impact wrench and the other they split the top of the strut shaft.

We bailed on the sway bar as it looks like you may have to drop the motor to get to the sway bar mount bolts...

On the test drive we passed a PFAT chevy impala donk car with some kicking wheels. I almost got him to pull in and see if we could work a trade...

m4a1mustang · 09-25-2011, 12:12 PM

Al won himself a set of Akebonos, Kirk, so you can add those to the list. The donuts will keep rolling in.

Kirkster · 09-25-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Al won himself a set of Akebonos, Kirk, so you can add those to the list. The donuts will keep rolling in.

I have plenty of time to add Al in. It will take him forever to find a set of rotors...

eastwest2300 · 09-25-2011, 02:15 PM

Kirk, any time on Tuesday or Wednesday good for you to do the spoiler?? Please say yes...please.. please..please.

GM_Traitor3.5 · 09-25-2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

Kirk's garage is still open for business

1) Trooper (springs and a lift kit) Done
2) Masa (springs) Did it himself some where else...
3) GM Traitor (springs and 24s) Still waiting on the 24s
3) Eastwest2300 (crooked Spoiler)
4) b1adesofcha0s (swift springs)(whatever he brings past)
5) b1adesofcha0s (intake) Easy install except for the stupid heat wrap tape...

another mostly successful install...

He has a TSB done and the stealership monkeys did a number on the strut bolts. One was so tight that we had to use an impact wrench and the other they split the top of the strut shaft.

We bailed on the sway bar as it looks like you may have to drop the motor to get to the sway bar mount bolts...

On the test drive we passed a PFAT chevy impala donk car with some kicking wheels. I almost got him to pull in and see if we could work a trade...

Huge props to Kirk helping with the Eibachs and adjustable endlinks yesterday

No squeaks or groans from any suspension pieces on the drive home. The ride is a bit firmer over stock, but very livable. Handling is also flatter. An unexpected benefit of the new springs and the better endlinks is now the steering has even more feel to it than before. The Max now changes direction with a quick flick of the wheel

If we pulled in to trade rims, I'd get laughed at for only having 18's

eastwest2300 · 09-25-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

Huge props to Kirk helping with the Eibachs and adjustable endlinks yesterday

No squeaks or groans from any suspension pieces on the drive home. The ride is a bit firmer over stock, but very livable. Handling is also flatter. An unexpected benefit of the new springs and the better endlinks is now the steering has even more feel to it than before. The Max now changes direction with a quick flick of the wheel

How do you like the eibach springs, Im looking at getting a set of those for my Z. How do they compare to the Swifts? Any recommendations?

GM_Traitor3.5 · 09-25-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

How do you like the eibach springs, Im looking at getting a set of those for my Z. How do they compare to the Swifts? Any recommendations?

Well, kinda hard to compare stock Maxima spring rates vs a stock 370Z lol.

The ride is definitely more firm than stock. Over expansion joints, it can seem a bit jarring at first, but overall not bad. Car seems more composed over road undulations, takes corners at higher speeds with less body roll.

I've only had a quick spin in Dan's old 370 down at ZDayz that had the Swifts, so kinda tough for me to compare. Shahid has Swifts on his now, might want to ask him for a ride so you can check them out

Glokwork · 09-25-2011, 02:57 PM

Would a truck load of krispy kreme be enough for a long tube header install?

GM_Traitor3.5 · 09-25-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Glokwork

Would a truck load of krispy kreme be enough for a long tube header install?

I think that install might require a year's supply

eastwest2300 · 09-25-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

Well, kinda hard to compare stock Maxima spring rates vs a stock 370Z lol.

The ride is definitely more firm than stock. Over expansion joints, it can seem a bit jarring at first, but overall not bad. Car seems more composed over road undulations, takes corners at higher speeds with less body roll.

I've only had a quick spin in Dan's old 370 down at ZDayz that had the Swifts, so kinda tough for me to compare. Shahid has Swifts on his now, might want to ask him for a ride so you can check them out

Thanks brother

eastwest2300 · 09-25-2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glokwork

Would a truck load of krispy kreme be enough for a long tube header install?

eastwest2300 · 09-25-2011, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

I think that install might require a year's supply

09-25-2011, 10:04 AM	#153 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	Kirk's garage is still open for business 1) Trooper (springs and a lift kit) Done 2) Masa (springs) Did it himself some where else... 3) GM Traitor (springs and 24s) Still waiting on the 24s 3) Eastwest2300 (crooked Spoiler) 4) b1adesofcha0s (swift springs)(whatever he brings past) 5) b1adesofcha0s (intake) Easy install except for the stupid heat wrap tape... another mostly successful install... He has a TSB done and the stealership monkeys did a number on the strut bolts. One was so tight that we had to use an impact wrench and the other they split the top of the strut shaft. We bailed on the sway bar as it looks like you may have to drop the motor to get to the sway bar mount bolts... On the test drive we passed a PFAT chevy impala donk car with some kicking wheels. I almost got him to pull in and see if we could work a trade... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

09-25-2011, 12:12 PM	#155 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Al won himself a set of Akebonos, Kirk, so you can add those to the list. The donuts will keep rolling in. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-25-2011, 02:15 PM	#157 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Kirk, any time on Tuesday or Wednesday good for you to do the spoiler?? Please say yes...please.. please..please. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

09-25-2011, 02:57 PM	#161 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 22	Would a truck load of krispy kreme be enough for a long tube header install? __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

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