philw99 Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Think it's about time i started some kind of build thread... I'll add bits as i go along but todays progress is gauges that power up Only temperature that works so far but not a bad start... Quote
Vlad Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Nice! What gauge pod is that? Generic one or specific for 350z? Quote
philw99 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Last job i'd completed was the samco hoses. Think they look good : Edited January 3, 2016 by philw99 Quote
philw99 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Posted January 3, 2016 Nice! What gauge pod is that? Generic one or specific for 350z? Generic job that i've spent hours trying to get to the correct size.. next time i'll buy one that already fits perfectly Quote
Vlad Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Oh damn it! As I have one for Z, but like the look of that carbon one and was hoping I can get one as well lol but can't be arsed with trimming it and trying to make it fit lol Quote
philw99 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Posted January 3, 2016 Oh damn it! As I have one for Z, but like the look of that carbon one and was hoping I can get one as well lol but can't be arsed with trimming it and trying to make it fit lol Dremel makes light work of it, just takes so long knowing what to take off. See what the finished article looks like but couldn't get the angle of the gauges to my satisfaction. No sure what i'll fix it to the pillar with yet Quote
Vlad Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Oh damn it! As I have one for Z, but like the look of that carbon one and was hoping I can get one as well lol but can't be arsed with trimming it and trying to make it fit lol Dremel makes light work of it, just takes so long knowing what to take off. See what the finished article looks like but couldn't get the angle of the gauges to my satisfaction. No sure what i'll fix it to the pillar with yet One I bought from Tarmac, came with little hole in it, to use a screw to screw it to the A-pillar, but I didn't fancy having a screw, so used one of them glues from Halfords, that comes in 2 tubes and you mix them together and it's solid. 1 Quote
philw99 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Posted January 3, 2016 Oh damn it! As I have one for Z, but like the look of that carbon one and was hoping I can get one as well lol but can't be arsed with trimming it and trying to make it fit lol Dremel makes light work of it, just takes so long knowing what to take off. See what the finished article looks like but couldn't get the angle of the gauges to my satisfaction. No sure what i'll fix it to the pillar with yet One I bought from Tarmac, came with little hole in it, to use a screw to screw it to the A-pillar, but I didn't fancy having a screw, so used one of them glues from Halfords, that comes in 2 tubes and you mix them together and it's solid. Think i'll do the same.. glue Quote
GMballistic Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Vlad used an epoxy resin from the sound of it in his post Phil. Personally I'd just use a lot of 3M double sided tape and maybe 2 screws as at least that way it'll be easier to remove should you need to than if you've glued it on. That's how I fixed my twin guage pod on my old Zed. Good luck with your build thread. 1 Quote
Vlad Posted January 3, 2016 Posted January 3, 2016 Mine came apart quite easily with a bit of wiggling, but yet sits solid when in place Quote
philw99 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Posted February 28, 2016 Finally got the gauge pod sorted only took about 6 months Quote
philw99 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Just screwed the pod to the plastic pillar in the end. Happy it's not coming off half way round a track. Edited February 28, 2016 by philw99 Quote
philw99 Posted February 28, 2016 Author Posted February 28, 2016 Still got the boost gauge and AFR to get working, wires are inplace ready. They can wait till the next stage of the build. Still need to make a final decision on the location of the AFR sensor, might make changes to the de-cat. Current sensor is set way back, presumably to stop the engine light coming on. Oulton park next weekend, can't wait. Quote
philw99 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Posted March 4, 2016 Supposed to be going to Oulton Park tomorrow for a track day.. Bloody SNOW!!!! was really nice last weekend. Very annoying Quote
Ekona Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 They cancelled already? Blimey, must be horrendous up there then! Quote
philw99 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Posted March 4, 2016 They cancelled already? Blimey, must be horrendous up there then! Not actually had the email from Javelin yet! expecting it any minute. It's bad near me and i'm not that far away from Oulton. Forcast didn't look that bad for tomorrow Quote
Ekona Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 Yeah, I just checked the forecast after I posted that, it looks fine. I reckon you'll get some running at least, MSV are pretty good at clearing their tracks and if you can get a little sun out just to clear the ice, you'll be okay. I've done Combe before in -3c, and Spa opened up about 11am after the majority of the snow had gone a couple of years back. Fingers crossed for you mate 1 Quote
brillomaster Posted March 4, 2016 Posted March 4, 2016 pssh we did snetterton as it was snowing... they just said 'we have the track, and these are the driving conditions - if you're happy driving in them then have at it!' only time I've had a trackday cancelled was because of thick fog that had refused to budge by midday. Quote
philw99 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Posted March 5, 2016 Well i've arrived and the place is totally clear, no snow at all! hopefully will be a really nice day. Cold and Sunny. 1 Quote
philw99 Posted March 21, 2016 Author Posted March 21, 2016 Anyone had experiance with the diftworks handling pack? need to work on the suspension as it makes loads of noise. Not going to bother with the coilovers as i've already have BC coilovers fitted, just thinking about the camber arms etc? Maybe swap out some bushes at the sametime http://www.driftworks.com/nissan-350z-handling-pack.html Quote
philw99 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Hopefully going to pickup a pair of these for the Z today Praying I'll be able to make them fit how I want! More headroom needed. Just want to keep Dan happy, know he hated me having harnesses over the traditional Z seats. Sent on the move, excuse any typos Edited April 16, 2016 by philw99 1 Quote
philw99 Posted April 18, 2016 Author Posted April 18, 2016 Looks like they fit Just waiting for the mounts, the sparco side mount kit weighs a ton, not very impressed with that. Sent on the move, excuse any typos 2 Quote
Superman001 Posted April 18, 2016 Posted April 18, 2016 Nice seats and im sure they work much better with the harness. Shame about the weight of the mounts. 1 Quote
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