[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

For the Gen 2 Omar's is better looking IMO. 

 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

14 hours ago, calZ said:

 

Climate control meaning set it to a temp and let the controller figure out the rest? What are you using for that?

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[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Nice! I love those simple classy controllers. If I didn't have my heart set on climate control I would for sure use that one.

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Make sure that the noises you are hearing are loose joints. Datsun wasn't concerned much about NVH at the time. If you remember when we were driving in you car I asked about the rear end noise you could hear on the highway, that has as bit of a clunk if you stand in and out of the throttle. The car has I direct connection engine to trans to duff to hub. Each of the gearsets has a bit of backlash and it can stack up. Worn U-joints can certainly add to that. 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

1 hour ago, Zetsaz said:

Haven't done checks while prying, but I already have a rebuilt CLSD, with an RT style diff mount and double checked all mounting points and nuts/bolts were tightened.

Noise is also happening if let off throttle at low speeds and go back and forth between coasting/loading the engine downhill. Can hear a bit of thunking every time I let off the gas or hit it again at lower speeds. Doesn't happen at cruise or if I only shift at higher RPMs. I had assumed that had to do with all the load already going one direction on the joints and them not having much slack on them to move back and forth at that point. 

I don't usually pry on things to check the joints. If you can see the joints rock the car back and forth in gear or jack it up and rock the wheel,car in gear park brake off. Look for movement between the cross and cup. 

 

As for CVS, @1969honda and I have a design semi solidified. We'll be using the extremely popular and common 930 CV. I just bought a CNC lathe to buld a lot of the custom pieces that may be necessary. So, that might be a good option too. 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

If you are back down here anytime soon we can change them in my press in like 30 minutes. 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

U-joints are super cheap like $10 ea. Pretty easy to swap. If/when you upgrade go CV/Rezappa joints for sure. I would just replace what's there if they need it and later go CV. 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

OK so my OCD kicked in LOL.

 

Jeep JK Unlimited - inside and out with 4, tailgate, doors no top ~ 204 (204/10 gallons = 20.4sq ft to the gallon) 

 

240Z - inside and out 2 doors, hatch, roof & hood. ~ 147 (147/20.4 = 7.2 gallons)

 

So educated guess the Z would need 7.2 gallons of SC/Ceramic Lizardskin combined to get the same deadening. I layed it down pretty thick on that Jeep. I think you are headed in the right direction with the Dynamat. 

 

Any news on the paint? 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

That original deadening is pretty nasty. How much Lizardskin did you put on? You've got me rethinking my car on soundproofing. My JK is really nice but it has a fair amount of both sound control and the ceramic Lizardskin to the tune of about 10 gallons inside and out. I assume you are talking about the tinny/rattling sound when the doors close vs a Mercedes "thunk"? 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

What about using a spare storage compartment door from one on the parts cars? I'm sure I have one if you need it. 

[HybridZ Apparel Order Thread - 100% of Profits Will Be Donated, round 4]

Here is the jacket my son did. Yes my office chair is the driver's seat from my 240Z. 

 

[HybridZ Apparel Order Thread - 100% of Profits Will Be Donated, round 4]

My son does this stuff. He made me a Datsun jacket for a gift a year ago or so. I'll post up a pic when I get a chance. If we can get the artwork the rest would be easy to do. @Zetsaz and @1969honda are here close and might be up for helping out with the project if that helps out. Forum is great would be good to help out. 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Those Z vapor canisters are a mess - though it is more all the fuel hoses that get hard/cracked and don't seal rather than the heavy steel tank. I think I am going to make mine more of the modern style vapor catch setup, possibly even integrate the purge solenoid.

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

14 hours ago, Zetsaz said:

 

This is a pretty cool photo. "Art"

 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Looks even better in person she's a beauty! 👍🏼👍🏼

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Nice! Can I come by to check her out today? 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Nice Omar super exciting! 

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

2 hours ago, Zetsaz said:

We. Have. COLOR.

 

Painter sent me some videos but it's pretty grainy. Looks like the video got really compressed when sent in MMS (android problems... I love my phone, but I do acknowledge it comes with some downsides when most other people are using iPhones and media messages default to a dated format that both are compatible with)

Will post some pictures tomorrow when I'm at the shop to drop off seals/rubber bump stops and help with assembly to get it back home. Or later today when the painter sends me a few.

NOT most people Omar. I am an Android user. My wife is Ipod, which she loves. I agree media across formats get condensed if not done properly.

 

LMK if you want to hands on this Vintage unit we have here before you buy. It is a pretty tidy unit.

Car is looking great! I'm super excited to see it.

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

4 hours ago, Zetsaz said:

 Thanks! 

 

I've realized more and more why some people just go straight to power and don't bother with minor details sometimes. These Hatch hinge rubber seals/boots alone were $140 😬

 

 

Ouch!!! That is spendy for a couple pieces of rubber!

 

Progress looks great though!

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Your car certainly is starting a LOT cleaner than mine is. That's super exciting to see it coming along!

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Where did you take it for paint Omar?

[Progress on my insane VQ35HR 240Z project]

Nice Mark!

 

I have a Woodward column and that similar disconnect for my steering wheel. What are your plans for the wiring. I would like to retrofit a horn button and have debated how to pass power through the disconnect. I have toyed with using a coiled wire.

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Looking Great Omar! When are you bringing that old girl around so I can go for a ride?

[A musician's therapist (The $300 Z)]

Comparing the power/acceleration of the FR-S is a very low bar. My son Colton has one and I love the car but power is severely lacking. He recently picked up a Triumph Spitfire that I think will replace the FR-S, largely because of what it would take to get it to satisfactory acceleration on top of the cost of the car compared to a complete build on the Triumph.