Zhadman

I'm sure this is a bit tongue-in-cheek ( ), and it's likely true in the architecture/structural design world. It's definately NOT true (that everyone else uses it) when it comes to product design, tooling design, mold/die design... etc. iskone, what do you need to draft? That will drive your CAD requirements. Solidworks is an entirely different beast than AutoCad. It is design intensive and revolves (almost entirely) around 3D modelling. The 2D drawing features are included so that any 3D model can be dimensioned/toleranced for production/review. It's parametric and pretty intuitive (there are no command lines, but you can setup keyboard shortcuts). AutoCAD is 2D first and 3D second. The learning curve is not very steep and (unless things have changed) is NOT parametric whatsoever. Don't get me wrong... it's a GREAT program for strictly 2D work. Okimoto and 24_oz both use it for Architectural work and that is where it comes into it's own. I use Solidworks almost exclusively, but I do mechanical design and have to build multi-part assemblies. The ability to design and integrate seperate parts, check fit, form, function and determine feasibility of manufacture are important to my job. Solidworks outshines AutoCAD in that respect. I DO use AutoCAD from time to time, but only to revise older prints or make plant layout changes. If you have to do any amount of data/file-sharing with your parent company then I would suggest you get SW.

theBrit, Here's the car you're referring to (which I've managed to post twice in the same thread! That's what happens when I don't re-read things! ): My flares have been substantially modified and are much wider now to accomodate the wheels/tires. The pics above are "in-progress" shots. Now for the bombshell! Send your flares back and save your money! The VB flares are VW beetle flares that have been trimmed down to conform to the sides of the Z car. I'm 99.9999% sure of this as I have a '67 bug to compare them with. Before you send them back, however, make templates from them so you can replicate where the cuts have been made. Buy yourself some bug fenders(pretty darn cheap!), trim them according to your template, and put that extra cash back in your pocket (and thus, back in your car).

AWESOME That's a UK forum... so it will probably be a bit more positive and contain much less ignorant drama. Besides... that car looks to only be a Ford in the visual sense.

One has to consider the function of the bolt, as well. A lower grade bolt will have little negative impact if, say, used on a fender (where the bolt sees little load). It would be a bad idea to use the same, low grade, bolt on your flywheel or suspension components. A properly torqued/seated fastener has several forces acting upon it. A bolt that see's little, or no, shear loading (the fender bolt) has 2 basic forces acting upon it: 1) Tensile (along the bolt's axis) 2) Torsional (about the bolt axis) A bolt that see's a good amount of shear loading (the flywheel bolt) has 3 basic forces acting upon it: 1) Tensile 2) Torsional 3) Shear (perpendicular to the bolt axis) The flywheel example, as it pertains to shear loading, is a bit of an oversimplification as the shear load between the crankshaft and flywheel is generally carried by dowel pins and by the friction between the two components (if properly fastened). But one can see that there are many forces that act, or potentially could act, upon a bolt... therefore driving bolt requirements. *Edit* Sorry guys... just put this 'in addition' to the discussion of grade types and yield strengths!

*sigh* Come on, Ed... it's not like they pulled some HiPo 700hp V-8 motor out of the car and replaced it with a 600hp RB. Swallow the damn blue pill allready!

That was not thier point... but everyone seems to assume that it was.

It actually fits the engine bay very well! Like it was destined to be! It wasn't done to piss anyone off (although it has ). It was done for a movie and there is a viable story behind WHY it was done. A quick story: My grandfather has an old '30 Model A (Chopped, leaded, etc...). He's 74 years old and decided speed was not his concern (come one... he listens to Willy Nelson.) so he put an 80's Ford V-6 in it. 4 years he spent building that car... and he did it all himself (which is a rarity anymore )... including the interior . When he has the car at shows does he get any praise for any of the custom work, flawless paint job, home made wood trim, etc...? Rarely... most of the time he is bombarded with the stupid MF's who can see nothing beyond the V-6. These are the people who don't own a car (and likely never will), can't build a car, could not afford to have a car built and are imbued with no character or creativity whatsoever. Last week my gramp mentioned to me that we should put my spare RB in the A to really piss them off! Right on gramp! Let's hear 'em howl!

whew...thank goodness for the rules! J/K... had to give you a bit of a hard time!

Yeah, 240Z_Master linked it. To add to the RB'ness of the post: This is a Reimax (Reimax) built Groupe A motor. It was displayed at the D1 Grand Prix event this past weekend. There were no shortage of RB powered machines, but this motor was easy to view and is quite rare.

I'm no huge fan of the F&F movies, but postulate with me for a moment, if you will: You're in Japan and you're big into street racing. There's lots of money, and honor, involved in winning. You blow up your 427ci Mustang motor. You've got to get the car up and running quickly and it has to be fast! Guess what? There's no support in Japan for the 427! What do you do... You get my point.

A double standard, eh?

Yes... it was done for F&F 3, which takes place (partly atleast) in Japan. There is a story behind WHY the motor was installed in that car and it is quite plausible. The install is functional and, according to the builder, makes decent power (I don't remember the exact number). The car was a POS. The quality of those photos makes the paint and body look much better than it really is. I doubt that the RB will remain in the car since, as mentioned above, it was done to suit a story line.

Because some people are insecure and like to belong to, or believe in, something that is external to those insecurities. Many individuals feel more comfortable 'pidgeon holing' themselves into tightly defined groups where one ideology or belief goes unchallenged. This also compels narrow minded persons to view any other belief/ideologies as inferior to thier own... it makes them feel more secure. Challenges to that security are typically met with ignorance and hostility. It represents a threat that could upset thier complicated, yet flimsy, quantification of self worth and belonging. The 'hate' you speak of is in defense of that threat...

Congrats! You won't be disappointed!

There seemed to be alot of mis-information being thrown around in that SVT thread... along with the attitudes. Mis-information is sometimes just as bad as ignorance... I think they feed each other.

I dunno man... it's no more wrong than putting an RB in a classic Z. It all depends on the point of view of the individual. There are many in the Z community that feel we, as HybridZ members, are 'destroying' Z cars by installing non-original, or non-stock, motors. Are they right? Are they wrong? I'm not well versed on the history of HybridZ's founding, but I imagine it was started, in part, due to the purist attitudes that are VERY prevalent at other Z sites. The HybridZ rules and regulations, if you will, specifically state that there is no room here for purism in any form. Hybrid is a melting pot of sorts and we should pride ourselves on our ability to be open minded, tolerant, and supportive of others... regarless of our personal opinions. THAT is what makes this forum great. The attitudes of the individuals on that SVT forum really made me glad that HybridZ exists... even if I don't agree with everything or everyone on here. Who cares if someone put an RB into a classic Mustang? Who cares if I put an RB into my Z car? "My money... My time... My car... piss off!"

Nah... it was built here in Los Angeles (well... near LA).

Same with the L24 Nor is the S30

That car was made specifically for F&F 3

CCW's would be my personal choice, but I'm biased!

Ah.... Lucerne Valley! Fine people in Lucerne Valley... fine people indeed!

Really? I must have missed that one! He's smoking crack!

Probably NOT as deep as Terry's, but hey...

Personally... I could stand to look at that motor every day! Extremely sexy!

Awesome engine, but beware... this has been posted 2 times previously and you may get some crapola!