Welcome back, King! Looking forward to some updates from you in the near future.

 

Since I've been back it's been crazy the level of car that's randomly driving around on Oahu! Seen several supercars here on the windward side (Kialua) even parked outside the O'rielys ...confused I didn't take pic

The compressor has paid for itself already in terms of eliminated tiresome wrench work out of routine or upgrade jobs.

Thanks, and I've really been contemplating how far I want to go...once I detemine I'm going to lay out a plan and stick to it. Really would like to avoid re work and replacement work like I've previously done on this bucket of a car.

Then the whole getting older thing is in the back of my mind...

*softly swispering*

GTR


First version of the garage...yes my two kids are using the car as a playground.

Another shot of them not leaving me alone...and yes food in the car



Finally got around to sell these spare cats...only to be low balled from local recycling companies. They got me for $35 each...was tired running around and took $285 one was blown



Pick up an upgrade so to speak...a Quaife LSD 4.08 pumpkin !?! [NABuilder] another memeber felt it's was too much for his setup, it being his main DD I guess too much. I have a feeling, I'll have the same impression, I do have 3.7 gears to throw in...another HUGE job I would like to attempt ...*wishful thinking*

Don't mind the bike...I had the chance to roll around on it, but it's just too much power for an individual ! Too much can't even stress it enough. Lost a close friend to this almost limitless acceleration ! #pansy #imscared


Car is in the air as mentioned, and checked on my skid plate and will make a full one piece undershroud type contraption...but this version is doing a great job protecting the jewels lol




So this is how it sits right now

lots of plans as usual but limited time/family/work really paces this build.

List of things to do before next deployment or trash car.

all glass for lexan, ducts for quarters
Kirkey seat
Half cage
Install racepak
Shave out trunk and repainted
More suspension solid bushings
Hopefully tune the damn thing

More than likely gonna put it in a connex box and buy a GTR.

 

Eh brah, it's "Kailua" lol

Good to see you making new plans and sticking to them brotha! Hope all is well!

 

Welcome back King! I know I said that to you on Facebook. lol Car looks good as usual. As for the GTR, it definitely is depreciating. The forum for that car is crazy in regards to pricing. People still want 60k for an 09. You're better off finding a 12+ for that price.

 

Sometimes I feel the same way.

 

Thanks, how's everything with your Z?

Thanks again and I'm definitely on the wall...

lol all I need to do is tow it away...space and connex box at ABC's is the easy part...



So removed the evap canister and a exhaust hanger that hide away with it.



9lbs

Inbetween shopping today gonna swingby to the hobby shop and press out the diff ear bushing. hOpeFUlly

 

ahhhh, the same feeling I'm getting.... drove a cayman a while back and felt amazing. Your build is always amazing, I like your header wrap protection with the metal.

 

Let me have that canister!

 

Thanks , mmmmmmm caymans so much want

? With or without sensors ?

 

Completely got beat up on this install...got one diff war bushing out and drilled and cut up the main bushing for removal. Don't have a big franky socket so I'm gonna get a saw



When to the hobby shop and sure enough couldn't get leverage on it...



Same day magically I found time to cut out a template to compelte the *rushed* V3 rear

Looking into buying a beater/project = more problems

 

S14 Kouki!!!


A bro in my area has one and I think it has a swap in it. Maybe LS. It's insane. And probably cheaper to mod!

 

i agree S14 KOUKI loved mine if not then a FD will do you right

 

 

Finally finished the diff install ...finding time was the hardest part next to the tools ! I used the DIY listed below :
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...mp-either.html

Didn't have to make a big franky as I had a kit not too sure where my friend found it...worked like a charm!



So excited that I was finished ... threw a s13 seat in and took off !

Sadly my hood didn't follow me or the car



This is how it sits...

I've done a lot of little things on the car's rear....now with the set back of a damaged hood I'm on the hunt for another OEM or saving a few more pennies for MCR . Or **** it no hood nevar

 

its a sign....MCR!!!!!!!!

 

So with the car back on jacks I've been cleaning up and revising areas of the chassis. The car will never be stock again so I felt it's time to complete leave that idea behind.

To racecar and beyond



The trunk area I removed all the studs and the spare wheel bracket.




Finally removed all the sound deadening with a grinder. So I sprayed it with some paint just to prevent surface rust, cause I want to go white interior.




My compressor has paid for itself 2x over just from grinding all that shlt out!

Yet during maintenance, the rinky dinky drain valve didn't shut and started leaking. $30 later from Hardware Hawaii and fitted the compressor with a ball valve to make draining simple!





Lastly went to visit the in laws junkyard!
Came up on gold, I see myself retiring and starting a small business stripping and sourcing out second hand parts.

I was able to get for free ! A 08 manifold, valve covers, throttle bodies and intake runner ! Gonna find time to clean up and ship them off to be ported.

I say this now but might be months as its summer time and my car is not a priorty anymore...

 

nice build keep up the good work

 

Thanks for taking the time and reading through my pain and joy!



While I procrastanate on the next few tools to buy , I've been spending my pennies on pointless things to get me over each month!?!


Authentic ARC Radiator Cap


Authentic ARC Oil Cap


Even found time to build my thumbler

But all in all I've been enjoying my homecycle with my family



Babies are a full time job!

 

I continue to buy pointless pieces as I wait on either GTR manifold swap or pending HR ITB kit....

*waits*

 

damn man! 2 ARC oil caps?