~KnuckleDuster~ Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 16 hours ago, winstonusmc said: Did you upgrade to relays on the headlights as Well? The switch really sucks for providing good strong power to the headlights. I have jeep headlights (free) and my fuse box has relays for the headlights. They are plenty bright. I didn't do both at the same time and the relays were a more significant change. Luckily for me there were 30a relays already in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 The paint on your car looks gorgeous. You ever consider painting your front air dam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) On 12/5/2017 at 2:14 PM, Neverdone said: The paint on your car looks gorgeous. You ever consider painting your front air dam? Thanks. Yeah I really need to paint that front air dam. I think about it every time I look at it! Edited December 8, 2018 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted December 8, 2018 Author Share Posted December 8, 2018 Bringing the Z back from the dead! It's been a year since my last post. Life's been busy and I considered selling the Z at one point, came close but decided to hold onto it. I recently got a Gopro 7 black so I'm looking forward to making some more videos of the Z in 4K. 🤙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) Face lift is underway. Edited March 30, 2019 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) Skillard front grill with bumper delete plates. Also paint matched the air dam finally. Edited April 13, 2019 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) I also had to re-install the rear passenger fender flare. Previous owner had installed this one a bit lower than the other side. This was always playing tricks on me when I was adjusting the ride height, the car itself would be level but the right rear would always appear lower. Now the suspension height to wheel gap is just about spot on, I could even lower the rear a pinch now but I kind of like it how it is now. Never rubs. Edited November 16, 2019 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Car looks stunning! Congrats on not selling it! Now continue to not sell it. Make more videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Neverdone said: Car looks stunning! Congrats on not selling it! Now continue to not sell it. Make more videos. Haha thank you. Your feedback is much appreciated, definitely helps keep me motivated. I've been slacking on the video making because the car has been down on power for a while now and when I have time with the car it's been troubleshooting and tuning. I just can't seem to get to the bottom of it. Just recently the car developed a hot start issue followed by power cut during hard acceleration in 5th gear and progressing down into 3rd. It's got all the symptoms of a bad/leaky injector(s) so the injectors & rail are being sent out to DeatschWerks for their Dynamic Injector Service & Fuel Rail Service. Hopefully my next post is reporting the car is running 110%..fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) This could be the issue right here. Corrosion all up on the contacts & solder joints.. Edited April 27, 2019 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winstonusmc Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Reflowing the solder on the MAF is a common thing on those. It happens from the MAF not being bolted and flopping around. It stresses the connector and cracks the solder joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 9 hours ago, winstonusmc said: Reflowing the solder on the MAF is a common thing on those. It happens from the MAF not being bolted and flopping around. It stresses the connector and cracks the solder joints. I was hoping to find a loose solder joint on any of the three connector points but they all appear solid with a screwdriver wiggle test. I suppose their could be hairline cracks still. I'm thinking all the corrosion isn't good for it, even the board has an odd residue on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverdone Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Even though there's no such thing as an S30 that's ever "done", it's so nice to see one that's actually "done". Lookin great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 3:18 PM, Neverdone said: Even though there's no such thing as an S30 that's ever "done", it's so nice to see one that's actually "done". Lookin great! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted300 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Yes indeed...looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 I lost the parking lights the other day and found a loose connection at the fuse box that would have just gotten worse. Got the MSA upgraded replacement. Everything was plug & play. Looks nice but I'll miss the look of the old style fuse box.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) I decided to change out MAF's from the E60 to the slightly newer E61 model and the car is running much smoother. Eliminated a lot of off throttle backfiring. Second, I never liked the look of the all chrome heat shield on the air filter. Not going for a show car type of look. I considered painting it black but decided to wrap it with DEI reflect a gold heat material. First researched to make sure it does actually work so I could justify the function which it does. As far as the fashion goes I like it. I finished it off with some rubber welting around the edges. Edited June 30, 2019 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 (edited) Upgraded the flywheel to an Aluminum Fidanza 9lb. Accelerates much quicker now. For reference OEM flywheel = 27 lbs, Exedy = 16 lbs, Fidanza 9 lbs. Edited April 3, 2020 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Took the Z out for a midnight ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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