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Old Nov 17, 2019 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bak3rme
Can I get some human specs? are u 30x30 guy or 32x38 guy? height also? Just curious how the rails working out for ya. I have Corbeau FX1 pros and i am using the bottom mount from corbeau, not very comfy and whenever i push in the clutch my leg is fully extended and parallel to the ground which to me feels uncomfortable. I am looking into some side mounts with sliders that can pivot me back a bit to allow me sit a tad bit more reclined.
Yes, I think you’ll definitely benefit having a slider, you’ll need to lube down more grease because it’s really stiff. I’m about 5’ 6”, 29x29, 128lb, played around with height adjustment and the silder adjustments, I’m able to comfortably drive and hit my all pedals nicely, no discomfort from me.

Personally with tons of adjustability, I think you’ll like the Buddy Clubs rails. I bought it for $150ish on Enjuku Racing each, they offer free shipping on order over $200 I think. I do know Buddy Club makes or offers a bottom mount option for these rails, I don’t know where but It’s like two small cross platforms that goes across both rails and you can mount the bottom
mount seats. I can send you a picture of the guide that mentioned that in the guide from
the rails. Let me know, Id like to help.

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Old Nov 18, 2019 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by zwei_the_c
The fitment is close with door shut, it’s on point! Both are in now, despite the torn recaro still going on haha. Going to look into takata harness, the OEM seats belt rubbing on the seat fabric bothers me. Let me know if anyone has the fabric protector.
ever look into these to guide/protect the seat?

https://www.carid.com/braum/seat-bel...ml?view=070989

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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 05:16 PM
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Default Customized and installed a Mishimoto Catch Can VQ35DE in to the VQ35HR

This install required the bracket to be recip. sawed off and mounted next to the passenger intake. It was originally for the VQ35DE, but no one wants to make one for the VQ35HR! I also attatched the petcock drain adapter to make it easier. You will need five more feet of PCV 9mm line, thanks to addw1.com and a coupler to complete the PCV vacum circuit.



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Old Dec 9, 2019 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jg021v
This install required the bracket to be recip. sawed off and mounted next to the passenger intake. It was originally for the VQ35DE, but no one wants to make one for the VQ35HR! I also attatched the petcock drain adapter to make it easier. You will need five more feet of PCV 9mm line, thanks to addw1.com and a coupler to complete the PCV vacum circuit.


Curious, not to sound like an a-hole, but why two strut braces?
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 02:12 AM
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Listen to it popping when turning the wheels all the way right or left driving in a tight circle under 5mph feels like the tires are skipping on the road.
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 813_350Z
Curious, not to sound like an a-hole, but why two strut braces?
that is the OEM Nismo H brace

https://www.z1motorsports.com/front-...e-p-11794.html
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by LT Zane
Listen to it popping when turning the wheels all the way right or left driving in a tight circle under 5mph feels like the tires are skipping on the road.
prob summer tires, that are cold and worn
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
prob summer tires, that are cold and worn
LOL wish it was that easy - Bran new car less than 1000 miles and it did it with 10 mi from the start.
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 03:11 AM
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brand new, or brand new to you? look at the date stamp on the tires, then might want to get the alignment checked
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 07:24 AM
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radiator core support, feels better and more rigid front end.
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 07:21 AM
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AMG 8-POT fit like a glove, more pad coverage then rotor by a bit.





Wheel is 18x9.5 +22, a tight fit.




Rear Calipers, Grand Jeep Cherroke 2012+ Brembos, fitted. Too much work to make it
fit. Had to cut a lot on the Brembo caliper and the upper knuckle around the upper cv joint, shaving away material.


Unfortunately, everything didn’t go as planed in the end.



On the next day, when I was attempting to bleed brakes, my AMG bleeder screw sheared off. Upon inspection, I also realized one of the rear caliper has a sheared bleeder screw that been sold to me as.

Do you guys have any ideas or tips on tackling this? What about a shop that can tackle this? I am somewhat desperate.
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 07:35 AM
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Installed new tires, a new tire model rolled off factory lines from Federals. These are the RS-PRO. Much improved over the RS-RR, and quite. 275/35/18



My drive home, I heard a loud pop that sounded like a blow out. Rear-Passenger corner, tire is OK. However this corner sits lower then the rest of the car... why? What blew? Driving wise, no obvious noise or experience can be feel for.

I am rolled, just had an alignment, all bushings look OK. No leaks, I suspect it’s my rear Coilover strut.









What is the best way to diagnosis this? While I suspect the strut, do they blow when they go out? Any show tell to look for?

please let me know. Maybe I will visit the shop to see if they can help asses the situation.
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 07:00 AM
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Sup Zwei.
For your bleeder-valve problem you need a tool called an "Easy Out". It's designed just for this and under $10. Basically looks like a spiral drill bit except the threads run backwards to bite into the broken bolt and remove. Should be pretty easy, just go slowly to make sure it "bites in" to the bolt.
For the suspension I'd recommend putting the corner on jack stands then stressing the suspension with your floor jack, sounds like you might have something binding somewhere. GL!
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by zwei_the_c
AMG 8-POT fit like a glove, more pad coverage then rotor by a bit.





Wheel is 18x9.5 +22, a tight fit.

The AMGs look good on there. Where did you pick them up?
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 09:23 PM
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Good stuff zwei.

I moved the z from storage into my new home, parked it in the garage, looked at it and smiled, then backed it out onto the driveway. Wife wants the house renovated so everything else is going into the garage.
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Old Dec 21, 2019 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 813_350Z
The AMGs look good on there. Where did you pick them up?
You’ll need AMG 8-POT Brembos (about $1.2K average), custom made adapters which costs about $400, SS lines/pads $180, hardwares $30, 370Z Sports Rotors.

PM if you’re serious, I can send you info for the adapters.

@mr. sparco Thanks!
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Old Dec 23, 2019 | 09:01 AM
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As title Said.

got my plates of the car, and will be dooing post season fixes and getting it ready for another summer of beeing the dayli aswell as running som street Racing.

and also revieved an old youtube Channel i have had for some time with a few of my old cars.





I’ll be putting up alot of 350z stuff aswell as builds of other cars. First my ae86.

Please have a look.
https://www.youtube.com/user/ortegadk

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Old Dec 23, 2019 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by *Dori star*
getting it ready for another summer of beeing the dayli aswell as running som street Racing.

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Old Dec 23, 2019 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco
Attachment 425119

Test fitting and drilling the v3 rep before paint. It's a full inch higher than the CW front.
Is that a Duraflex bumper? I just got mine a few weeks ago, how hard was the fab work to make it fit like that?
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Old Dec 24, 2019 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by JesseCrz
Is that a Duraflex bumper? I just got mine a few weeks ago, how hard was the fab work to make it fit like that?
looks oem i'm guessing with the markers.
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