jumping350 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Posted February 23, 2015 So here it is, wrapped in some Michelin (Ekona will like that one ) Turned out I put too much lacquer on it and dulled it too much, but close enough match Now gotta match front left to rear left and front right to rear right now or lacquer the shinier wheel Didn't realise how wide the tyres were Quote
jumping350 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Posted March 21, 2015 only small update as prep is still occurring for the supercharger install. Thanks to Bennett for sorting the fitting on the sump for the oil return and also the oil temp sensor Some more goodies should turn up next week and they aren't even supercharger related I stopped looking at the bill tally in February Quote
GMballistic Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Great stuff as usual mate. Can't be a million miles away now from starting to put this plan into action. Quote
jumping350 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Posted March 21, 2015 Im one order away from Adrian and that's it and I mean that's it ive considered absolutely everything and changed my mind a few times and waited to get better parts, which is why its taken so long. Also im fitting my kitchen and moving garages simultaneously so timing is awesome as usual It will be starting soon though and cant wait 1 Quote
jumping350 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 Some big items arrived this week It suddenly dawned on me that trying to stop a supercharged Z on jdm brakes was a no no Time to upgrade So some rears...and weirdly found some brembo DBA rear discs in the garage even though I only bought brembos the other week and the fronts although im missing one as its being painted at some point as Wasso went crazy with his polishing gizmos, also some monsterous 2 piece front rotors and a set of EBC pads and all the pins/plates/clips courtesy of Zmanalex So I believe im on my original clutch at 62,000 its still going strong but believe the Vortech will kill it off so it might be overkill based on some reading but... Driftworks lightweight flywheel and ACT 6 paddle sprung clutch Fitting will commence soon, that should take care of stopping and clutch for a while 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Cool mate and will be very interested to see how you find that clutch/flywheel set up. Still on my original so have my fingers crossed each day that today isn't going to be the day that 400+Bhp kills it. Quote
jumping350 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) I know what you mean mate, this setup came up so had to jump on it even though im going broke quick I thought you already had lightweight flywheel etc I read its going to be harsh but hopefully that will ease up, i think because its 6 paddle it grips harder or something. Least it will cope though once i get going Edited March 26, 2015 by jumping350 Quote
GMballistic Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 I know what you mean mate, this setup came up so had to jump on it even though im going broke quick I thought you already had lightweight flywheel etc I know ChrisB did his clutch/flywheel but I never did (maybe you're thinking of his build ). When I did my build I really couldn't afford to go that bit further and do the clutch/flywheel so had to risk it. Still putting the power down nicely though although no clutch lasts forever so it's inevitable I'll have to change it at some point. Quote
jumping350 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) maybe it was him! My build has dragged on so long im getting to the point where I thought sod it get it all now and fitted so it comes out epic and spend the next 2 years earning it back I went and started mine the other day as its been off road for a while and my release bearing sounded like chewbacca Edited March 26, 2015 by jumping350 Quote
GMballistic Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 maybe it was him! My build has dragged on so long im getting to the point where I thought sod it get it all now and fitted so it comes out epic and spend the next 2 years earning it back I went and started mine the other day as its been off road for a while and my release bearing sounded like chewbacca Makes sense to get it all done if you can, ...I just set myself the goal of getting the car done by a certain date so was kind of forcing myself to get everything I could get done within a certain timescale. You should record your car starting up next time and put it on Youtube, ...that's a million hit video if you can get it to sound like Chewbacca. This guys trying... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHd18VTg7_4 1 Quote
Elliot350 Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Looking good! As its a paddle clutch will probably be a bit on/off with not much of a biting point. Wont be much fun in traffic i wouldn't have thought but main thing is getting that power down Quote
jumping350 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 yeah ive got to get used to that, im going to leave 20ft gaps in traffic and launch forward and brake Quote
jumping350 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 decided to get the zed out a bit early this year as the weather is good and fancied a change. From sticker heaven to the sleek look might change the wheels over soon stay tuned......... 1 Quote
Cal Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Looks so much better without the stickers mate The job/idea of the diffuser is excellent Quote
jumping350 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 Thanks Cal yeah its much better I think, I haven't got any badges or stickers left now Diffuser was a pain but turned out just as I wanted and I just plastidipped the bottom half to see how it would look and think will go for a permanent gloss black over it now. I also forgot to put the exhaust spacer back in...found it in my tool box which is why exhaust tips are slightly receded into holes Quote
jumping350 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 old wheel new wheel bit more stance now and grip had just enough time to tidy up the wiring on one of my favourite mods - 2 reverse lights ! 1 Quote
ChrisB Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Twin reverses good idea I also have ramp envy.. Quote
GMballistic Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Looking very good Darryl, ....much, much better without the stickers imo and twin reverse lamps is very cool. Quote
jumping350 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Posted April 15, 2015 Thanks guys much appreciated, next up the brembos! im hoping to get it all done this year and attend a meet Quote
jumping350 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 been toying around with getting in car cameras or a go pro for a while mainly as many incidents happen on roads and for some track day fun. Havent been able to justify spending the money on one go pro so this bargain came up on ebay and now I have four no go pro ones at least I will have every angle covered now, just got to figure out the big box of mounts and accessories Quote
GMballistic Posted April 20, 2015 Posted April 20, 2015 I have to admit I love my GoPro but then those cameras you've got are 1080p HD by the look's of them so I'm sure they'll do the same job. Let us know how you get on with them. Quote
jumping350 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Posted April 20, 2015 I know ive got a few! initially I wanted front and rear but 2 x go pro is a lot of dollar.to shell out, so happy with what I got. I should have front/rear/outside views now an one can go in the scooby. I think 3 out of the 4 are 1080hd...im going to be a youtube warrior now....from multiple angles Quote
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