Second Trackday ! New parts !

travisjb · 03-07-2009, 02:56 AM

lol... it happens... like i said, i'm going to be a very forgiving customer so long as they do the right thing... more to come

MightyBobo · 03-07-2009, 08:04 AM

If you didnt hear a loud KA-KLUNK or anything, I doubt it siezed - it sounds like it happened far too fast for anything major to happen anyway.

On that note, if its true she shut down automatically due to low-oil, thats kinda handy...as long as it doesn't happen TOO early lol...

RCZ · 03-07-2009, 02:39 PM

Its never too early to shut down on low oil.

alan93rsa · 03-07-2009, 05:47 PM

Best of luck on the oil issue. As others have stated I hope it just a computer shut down.

On a different note. It appears that the oil cooler lines are next to one of the aluminum lines leading to the power steering cooler. The braided stainless lines can wear into that aluminum line. I'd put a piece of hose around the aluminum line to prevent wear. Easy fix if the shop is working on a loose line.

travisjb · 03-07-2009, 06:09 PM

alan, good thinking re keeping the lines apart - will do that... thanks

Namir · 03-07-2009, 10:00 PM

Yikes, I wish they had put an oil pressure gauge instead of the digital clock.
Do you think it would be possible to use the stock gauge pod for oil pressure?

Great work with the mods, hope everything works out with the motor.
Please post more pictures... GT3 seats

travisjb · 03-08-2009, 04:03 PM

Good idea Namir !

This one is about 2.4"
STRI Racing X-Line 60mm Oil Pressure Gauge Black Dial
... i'm going to see if vivid can make it work

RCZ · 03-08-2009, 04:16 PM

I would buy this one... its a Defi....great quality and looks similar to the OEM.

Defi D-Link BF International 60mm Oil Pressure Gauge Amber

WShade · 03-08-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

I would buy this one... its a Defi....great quality and looks similar to the OEM.

I rock them in the Subaru.

RCZ · 03-08-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WShade

I rock them in the Subaru.

I had them on my STI too

alan93rsa · 03-09-2009, 09:30 AM

Another choice for gauges is Spa. They have a unique product line. The gauge can be ordered with 2 readings in one gauge with different background colors and a white or black front. Water temp/ oil temp, oil pressure/oil temp, boost pressure/EGT .....

Here's an example:

RCZ · 03-09-2009, 01:41 PM

I like those dual ones. I wonder if we can retrofit them into our gauge pod. Anybody try to modify the stock pod yet?

Namir · 03-09-2009, 04:57 PM

I think the Spa ones are kind of ugly. I prefer Defi gauges from an aesthetic standpoint but it would sure be nice to have dual readings in one gauge, so the Spa wins for practicality. Either way, someone needs to put after market gauges in that gaugepod. A digital clock was almost as useless as the cloth top on a murcielago roadster.

b16a2 · 03-10-2009, 02:49 PM

I hope all is well with the car!! Any updates Travis?

Thanks!

travisjb · 03-10-2009, 11:37 PM

going to hold off on providing further updates until I get things worked out off-line... hope you can all understand... full details at some point in near future !... thanks for your patience

best,
travis

03-07-2009, 05:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	Best of luck on the oil issue. As others have stated I hope it just a computer shut down. On a different note. It appears that the oil cooler lines are next to one of the aluminum lines leading to the power steering cooler. The braided stainless lines can wear into that aluminum line. I'd put a piece of hose around the aluminum line to prevent wear. Easy fix if the shop is working on a loose line. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-07-2009, 10:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	Yikes, I wish they had put an oil pressure gauge instead of the digital clock. Do you think it would be possible to use the stock gauge pod for oil pressure? Great work with the mods, hope everything works out with the motor. Please post more pictures... GT3 seats __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

03-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	I think the Spa ones are kind of ugly. I prefer Defi gauges from an aesthetic standpoint but it would sure be nice to have dual readings in one gauge, so the Spa wins for practicality. Either way, someone needs to put after market gauges in that gaugepod. A digital clock was almost as useless as the cloth top on a murcielago roadster. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

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03-07-2009, 02:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	lol... it happens... like i said, i'm going to be a very forgiving customer so long as they do the right thing... more to come

03-07-2009, 08:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	If you didnt hear a loud KA-KLUNK or anything, I doubt it siezed - it sounds like it happened far too fast for anything major to happen anyway. On that note, if its true she shut down automatically due to low-oil, thats kinda handy...as long as it doesn't happen TOO early lol...

03-07-2009, 02:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Its never too early to shut down on low oil.

03-07-2009, 06:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	alan, good thinking re keeping the lines apart - will do that... thanks

03-08-2009, 04:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Good idea Namir ! This one is about 2.4" STRI Racing X-Line 60mm Oil Pressure Gauge Black Dial ... i'm going to see if vivid can make it work

03-08-2009, 04:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I would buy this one... its a Defi....great quality and looks similar to the OEM. Defi D-Link BF International 60mm Oil Pressure Gauge Amber

03-09-2009, 01:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I like those dual ones. I wonder if we can retrofit them into our gauge pod. Anybody try to modify the stock pod yet?

03-10-2009, 02:49 PM	#29 (permalink)
b16a2 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melrose, MA Posts: 3 Drives: 00 Civic Si Rep Power: 16	I hope all is well with the car!! Any updates Travis? Thanks!

03-10-2009, 11:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	going to hold off on providing further updates until I get things worked out off-line... hope you can all understand... full details at some point in near future !... thanks for your patience best, travis