What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

BettyZ · 07-02-2019, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

He uses two zip ties together to form a ring and uses that to hold the brace in place while he can then use both hands to line it up and get the bolts started.

I read his helpful comment and tried that. It got me halfway there. What really worked for me was taking a cap screw with a tapered end (pull one off the undershroud) and threading it in to the hole closest to the brake fluid reservoir, just enough to hold the brace in place while I put the farthest fastener in. Then I pulled the tapered screw and threaded in the one Z1 provided.

I hope this helps someone; I know I spent more on tools to try and solve this problem than the damn brace cost, and finally gave up out of frustration lol

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redondoaveb · 07-02-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I read his helpful comment and tried that. It got me halfway there. What really worked for me was taking a cap screw with a taped end (pull one off the undershroud) and threading it in to the hole closest to the brake fluid reservoir, just enough to hold the brace in place while I put the farthest fastener in. Then I pulled the tapered screw and threaded in the one Z1 provided.

I hope this helps someone; I know I spent more on tools to try and solve this problem than the damn brace cost, and finally gave up out of frustration lol

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Most important tools for installation: telescopic magnet and good flashlight. Flashlight to locate the bolt you dropped so you can attempt to retrieve it with the magnet. Good thing the kit didn't come with stainless steel bolts.

BettyZ · 07-02-2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Most important tools for installation: telescopic magnet and good flashlight. Flashlight to locate the bolt you dropped so you can attempt to retrieve it with the magnet. Good thing the kit didn't come with stainless steel bolts.

I have a bunch of little clip-on-your-old-man-reading-glasses LED lights; I clipped those on various strategic locations in the compartment. Still ended up holding an Adam's Polishes light in my teeth for most of the install. Their little handheld lights are bright AF, love 'em.

And I'd recommend two telescopic magnets.. the second is for when you end up dropping the first one into the compartment...

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-03-2019, 05:10 AM

Switched the CR2Ps for some OG TE37s. Not as aggressive, but definitely lighter and way easier to clean.

mishuko · 07-03-2019, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Most important tools for installation: telescopic magnet and good flashlight. Flashlight to locate the bolt you dropped so you can attempt to retrieve it with the magnet. Good thing the kit didn't come with stainless steel bolts.

I remember i dropped a 10mm in the engine bay when i installed my gen3s way back. I think it rattled out eventually. Or you know... its buried in there at the scrapyard

abm89 · 07-03-2019, 10:13 AM

Update 3: This seems ok right?!

The clutch side has some debris and clearly there markings showing the CSC wasn't adjusted after the master install.

Ordered an Action Stage 3 Clutch and new Flywheel to go with it. Labor is still going to be cheaper than what Nissan quoted for just the CSC (on top of the fact that the guys at WR said that Nissan installed the ZSpeed CMAK wrong on another customer's car).

JARblue · 07-03-2019, 10:15 AM

good thing you have it at a good shop

Spooler · 07-03-2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by abm89

Update 2: WR dropped the transmission and found that the clutch grenaded and that broke the CSC. I'm betting the CSC wasn't adjusted when my new master was installed -_-

Now I get to spend more money!

There is no CSC adjustment. The only adjustment that would need to be done with an CMC install is the rod length to the clutch pedal from the CMC.

mishuko · 07-03-2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

There is no CSC adjustment. The only adjustment that would need to be done with an CMC install is the rod length to the clutch pedal from the CMC.

I did this a bit with one of the connecting fork nut when i did the rjm pedal (also prob in the yard). Pretty easy.. minus pain to reach. And thats coming from a small guy

Ian B · 07-03-2019, 11:49 AM

The Z is taking the day off in the garage and taking the Camry to work today.

abm89 · 07-03-2019, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

There is no CSC adjustment. The only adjustment that would need to be done with an CMC install is the rod length to the clutch pedal from the CMC.

That actually makes more sense (and believable that the master was the part replaced last time)

Much better than your transmission fluid theory

BettyZ · 07-03-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

There is no CSC adjustment. The only adjustment that would need to be done with an CMC install is the rod length to the clutch pedal from the CMC.

Spooler is an expert at adjusting rod length...

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Zingston · 07-03-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Spooler is an expert at adjusting rod length...

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I've heard that too.

Spooler · 07-03-2019, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Spooler is an expert at adjusting rod length...

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I am not a Dr. or do penile implants so I just can't help you on your issue.
I am sorry it is too short and small.

Hotrodz · 07-04-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I am not a Dr. or do penile implants so I just can't help you on your issue.

I am sorry it is too short and small.

It may be small but it is big around! The ladies call me Cake! LMAO!!!

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07-03-2019, 05:10 AM	#3664 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Switched the CR2Ps for some OG TE37s. Not as aggressive, but definitely lighter and way easier to clean. God-Speed, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 7 others like this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

07-03-2019, 10:13 AM	#3666 (permalink)
abm89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,386 Drives: 11 370Z \| 24 EL450 Rep Power: 64763	Update 3: This seems ok right?! The clutch side has some debris and clearly there markings showing the CSC wasn't adjusted after the master install. Ordered an Action Stage 3 Clutch and new Flywheel to go with it. Labor is still going to be cheaper than what Nissan quoted for just the CSC (on top of the fact that the guys at WR said that Nissan installed the ZSpeed CMAK wrong on another customer's car). God-Speed, Rusty, ZontheRocks and 1 others like this. __________________ Complete Parts List: https://github.com/abm89/ztouge-build

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	good thing you have it at a good shop Hotrodz, abm89, mishuko and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137465	The Z is taking the day off in the garage and taking the Camry to work today. Falconquey likes this.

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