el paso z owners
08-13-2008, 10:09 AM
#64
i can recommend you a good shop not sure what it would cost you price wise for what you want. The automotive shop i use (see below) uses him for any welding needs so its worth a call to find out. its called Master's Welding and its on Commerce street. The guy's name is Barry Masters and he is an outstanding welder so if you want a good quality job you should check it out. The number is 772-0049.
Bye the way, you know that once you weld the diff you will only be good in a straight line, you will not be able to take a turn with a **** without the outside tire slipping if you weld/lock the diff in place.... just making sure you know that.
If you want a good quality automotive shop, where ive got my exhaust, headers, plenum spacer, etc. installed, and all maintenanvce on my Z's... you should check out J&L Motorsports on Hawkins, that number is 775-2033. They actually do some formula ford racing, you can check out the race cars in the back. They are super knowledgeable and the owner John is a great guy, he can pretty much help you out with anything you need.
Bye the way, you know that once you weld the diff you will only be good in a straight line, you will not be able to take a turn with a **** without the outside tire slipping if you weld/lock the diff in place.... just making sure you know that.
If you want a good quality automotive shop, where ive got my exhaust, headers, plenum spacer, etc. installed, and all maintenanvce on my Z's... you should check out J&L Motorsports on Hawkins, that number is 775-2033. They actually do some formula ford racing, you can check out the race cars in the back. They are super knowledgeable and the owner John is a great guy, he can pretty much help you out with anything you need.
Last edited by zstreet86; 08-13-2008 at 10:21 AM.
08-13-2008, 12:47 PM
#66
I was trying to find the 4.3 final drive but its like they only give it to you if your in formula d lol. So i went with 4.083. And I'm getting a 2-way LSD anyways, i figured i could just weld the stock lsd for now. i realize what i'm getting into and i know how it will effect my car. this is just a short cut money saver until i have an extra grand laying around...
i don't drag or autocross. only into drifting.
but i will definitly give them a call. it should be cheap and fast. i bring the entire pumpkin in, they weld it and i leave, eas as pie... hopefully...
thanks though
i don't drag or autocross. only into drifting.
but i will definitly give them a call. it should be cheap and fast. i bring the entire pumpkin in, they weld it and i leave, eas as pie... hopefully...
thanks though
08-13-2008, 04:27 PM
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mike wells on lee is a great welder to! hey u better replace thAT fiberglass drive shaft if your going strong on the rear end. supposidely a shop here will make you an aluminum one if you take them yours. i thinl its called cv parts. and also the only octane near 93 is 92 at the chevron on geronimo AND edgemere. only place i've seen it. otherwise.. SHELL is the best!
08-13-2008, 08:04 PM
#72
I'll have to hit up that geronimo i guess.
I'm going to go out everynight next week to do some casual drives looking for new drifting local if anyone is down.
as for the shaft, a lot of people are running 2-way LSD's on the stock carbon fiber drive shaft. I was looking into upgrading to a stage 3 cv axle package but considering my horsepower, i'm not concerned.
All the stock equipment should be more than fine considering my mods and my intentions...
Nick, my final drive should be here by the end of the week or beginning of next, you still game to help me install that?
I'm going to go out everynight next week to do some casual drives looking for new drifting local if anyone is down.
as for the shaft, a lot of people are running 2-way LSD's on the stock carbon fiber drive shaft. I was looking into upgrading to a stage 3 cv axle package but considering my horsepower, i'm not concerned.
All the stock equipment should be more than fine considering my mods and my intentions...
Nick, my final drive should be here by the end of the week or beginning of next, you still game to help me install that?
08-13-2008, 11:29 PM
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my current mods are as follows...
performance: nismo headers, nismo exhaust, 5/16 iso thermal motordyne spacer
interior: full stereo system with z sub enclosure etc., nismo shift ****, rear view mirror z radar mount
exterior: painted gloss black 06 wheels, nismo spoiler, nismo side graphics, painted eyelids, clear corners
underhood cosmetic: nismo oil cap, nismo radiator cap, getting a plenum polished right now and ordering a polished z tube...
performance: nismo headers, nismo exhaust, 5/16 iso thermal motordyne spacer
interior: full stereo system with z sub enclosure etc., nismo shift ****, rear view mirror z radar mount
exterior: painted gloss black 06 wheels, nismo spoiler, nismo side graphics, painted eyelids, clear corners
underhood cosmetic: nismo oil cap, nismo radiator cap, getting a plenum polished right now and ordering a polished z tube...
08-14-2008, 03:08 AM
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you guys have pretty cars. my bumpers are all epoxied together and zip tied and **** lol. my wheels have curb rash. there a re dents and scratches and ****.
BTW- I've heard afternarket NA headers degrade performance somewhat. top end at least. I'm mainly looking for things which help with low end torque the most. Is this one of those things? I'm not so concerned with getting as fast as possible as I am with getting to the speed limit as fast as possible...
BTW- I've heard afternarket NA headers degrade performance somewhat. top end at least. I'm mainly looking for things which help with low end torque the most. Is this one of those things? I'm not so concerned with getting as fast as possible as I am with getting to the speed limit as fast as possible...
08-14-2008, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by specialized5223
I'll have to hit up that geronimo i guess.
I'm going to go out everynight next week to do some casual drives looking for new drifting local if anyone is down.
as for the shaft, a lot of people are running 2-way LSD's on the stock carbon fiber drive shaft. I was looking into upgrading to a stage 3 cv axle package but considering my horsepower, i'm not concerned.
All the stock equipment should be more than fine considering my mods and my intentions...
Nick, my final drive should be here by the end of the week or beginning of next, you still game to help me install that?
I'm going to go out everynight next week to do some casual drives looking for new drifting local if anyone is down.
as for the shaft, a lot of people are running 2-way LSD's on the stock carbon fiber drive shaft. I was looking into upgrading to a stage 3 cv axle package but considering my horsepower, i'm not concerned.
All the stock equipment should be more than fine considering my mods and my intentions...
Nick, my final drive should be here by the end of the week or beginning of next, you still game to help me install that?
08-14-2008, 03:52 PM
#76
I got that **** in the mail today. I'm psyched. mildly nervous. Don't want to **** anything up lol. Mostly psyched. Got a ton of parts in the mail today actually. Anyway, I'm going to knock out a lot of the little work tomorrow. My door hinges will be here saturday morning. And I was planning to install the final drive on saturday as well.
Have either of you ever installed one before?
Have either of you ever installed one before?
08-15-2008, 02:10 AM
#78
Thing is, in my infinite wisdom, it never occurred to me to buy the install kits. I just bought the ring in pinnion so i have to use all the stock seals and parts. I hope it's a simple swap out. But I'll call you today about when you wanna do this tomorrow.