Leon Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Right on man, thanks! The scan data is currently being converted into a solid model (it's raw form is STL) so hopefully I'll have something today. Do you have a preferred file format? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 15 hours ago, Leon said: Right on man, thanks! The scan data is currently being converted into a solid model (it's raw form is STL) so hopefully I'll have something today. Do you have a preferred file format? I'm working in Solidworks, so a step, parasolid, or Solidworks part file will all work. The Step or SW Part file would be preferable. When ever you get the file, my email is: andrew.mielke74@gmail.com That's awesome that you have access to a 3d scanner! That would make life so much easier when trying to model pieces that have complex shapes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Right on, I'll let you know when I get the file! I'm definitely spoiled with the equipment and people I have access to at work. Things would certainly go a lot slower if I didn't have these resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Scan data is complete. He went pretty in-depth with modeling it up. Andrew, I sent you an email. Let me know if you don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuD 91gt Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Wow technology is so cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 So cool indeed! I'm curious what scanner you used and how much labor was burned creating the solid model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Leon, I got the email with the file! Thank you for sharing! I was able to put the wheel into the rear brake assembly and it appears to have more clearance then my interpretation of your measurements. They look like they will fit perfectly. In return for sending me the scan, I’ll gladly shoot you my bracket models if you’d like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 5 hours ago, rossman said: So cool indeed! I'm curious what scanner you used and how much labor was burned creating the solid model. You don't wanna know! It's some fancy-pants scanner, I can't remember what it is at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 4 hours ago, lowrider said: Leon, I got the email with the file! Thank you for sharing! I was able to put the wheel into the rear brake assembly and it appears to have more clearance then my interpretation of your measurements. They look like they will fit perfectly. In return for sending me the scan, I’ll gladly shoot you my bracket models if you’d like. Great! I appreciate that man, send them over. Would love to have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Leon said: You don't wanna know! That's what I figured! But he did turn it around pretty quickly. The cheapo scanner I have at work takes quite a bit of time to turn into a good solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 I haven't had the time to swap in the new bits due to family commitments and race car stuff. I did drive the Z down to Laguna Seca for the Historics yesterday and man is this car terrible to drive! The lack of suspension travel makes for an abysmal experience and the rev-hang in between shifts is really aggravating. I won't drive the car again until I can swap the suspension. The rev-hang needs further investigation but the symptoms point more to a vacuum leak than a linkage issue. I'll do a quick linkage check and then put some smoke through the trumpets to see if we're leaking air anywhere. Reinstalling a speaker so I can finally use the radio, in combination with the above, will go a long way to really refining the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I'm super jelly about the historics. I wanted to go but already had a family camping trip on the books months ago. Apparently the wife would much rather camp next to a river than a race track. I'm mildly worried that my suspension will be a bit rougher than I remember. We'll see how bad it is shortly. Worse case I'm going to find some OEM springs and cut if necessary. With as much weight as I've dropped I'd be riding pretty high I bet... Long run I think I've decided a full donor swap is necessary. I don't want to mess around modifying the stock bits to be better when I can spend that time engineering a drop in solution that's much closer to right all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Bummer! There's always next year. Seems they're finally giving some credence to Japanese car makers. I'll be curious in what you come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) Looks like it's time for an update! I finally installed the struts we sectioned last year, got the ride height and alignment settings dialed, and installed the Watanabes. The ride is so much better now that I have some bump travel in the suspension, this was a huge step to refining the car. I installed fresh seals and bearings but the brakes were swapped over from the old uprights as I didn't find any good rear disk kits that fit 15's. It would've been nice to make my own conversion but I just haven't had the time. Alignment spec, for my record keeping. I'd prefer less rear toe but otherwise it's surprisingly even! Getting closer to being "done"... Next on the list of cosmetic updates is installing that NIB Nismo Compe steering wheel handle. There are plenty of little things to do and loose ends to tie up. For the sake of not forgetting: change the oil and check valve adjustment reseal carbs and intake manifold, smoke test indicates possible leak at cold start units and carb-to-manifold gaskets fabricate and install longer throttle rod for throttle cable, set pedal stop connect manifold vacuum to distributor install Mallory FP install wideband and finish the tune fix tach and speedo tidy up distributor wiring fix tail-lamp bulb housing install a PCV catch can replace the water bottle radiator expansion tank with something more fitting install a speaker so I can listen to the radio install misc missing fasteners on bumper trim, front air dam, interior trim replace center console connect cold-start mechanism and re-mount choke bracket (if I need to) track down some sweet period-looking bucket seats put together a rear disk kit for 15's other things My buddies were egging me on after seeing the car to install a BRE trunk spoiler, painted black to match the front air dam. I'd never intended to put one on the car but I'll have to at least consider it. Edited April 12, 2019 by Leon Adding to the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradyzq Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Wheel size and offset, tire size, ride height all look PERFECT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 4/12/2019 at 10:16 PM, bradyzq said: Wheel size and offset, tire size, ride height all look PERFECT!!! Thanks Brady, appreciate the kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradyzq Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I appreciate the eye candy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) I've been driving the Z sparingly due to work and family but I dusted it off this week while I had a couple days off and actually put a wrench on it. I replaced a frozen fan clutch. Yay! I've also been having an issue ever since I swapped out the struts, the rear brakes lock up after parking the car. I transferred the brakes over to the new struts so something happened in that transition. Turns out just the right rear parking brake adjuster keeps adjusting, every time I put the handbrake on. I can yank on the handle multiple times and it just keeps on ratcheting until the brake locks up. I haven't have time to diagnose yet so I've disconnected the right rear clevis for now. Still plenty of things to do but I'll whittle away as time allows. Happy New Year everyone! Edited January 3, 2020 by Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Happy New Year, Leon. Glad you have a time working on Z. Hope to get together this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 10:20 PM, tamo3 said: Happy New Year, Leon. Glad you have a time working on Z. Hope to get together this year Thanks Takashi, I look forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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