Brendanm71240z Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Another thing the shop told me was that my rear struts aren't actually threaded in, more just sitting there...so this also adds quite a bit to the noises when I go over any sort of bumps.Also when I go over bumps at any sort of speed I can feel the rear of the car wiggle and move towards the outside of the corner and feel all around just unsettled. Soooooo... I could either have the shop tear into my suspension and spend a bunch of money on stock 40 year old suspension or get a set of coilovers. Weld in camber plates and coilovers will be on my car before too long. In other news, I took out some more interior and found a few unpleasant surprises... A mile of wire attached at one end...I can't imagine Datsun put this here This nastiness was just sitting in the corner... Shift boot- Even after a clean it didn't look to great so I painted it, I'll probably replace it anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 The rest of the sound deadening came out today and this tie I used dry ice and literally made all the difference in the world, would never try it again without dry ice.It just froze then flaked right off compared to having to pry and scrape it off piece by tiny piece. Also, discovered this.... Went camping and brought the beast to go tear up the mountains, this car really comes to life on a windy road. Interior shots- Passenger side just about ready for some paint- Before- After- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Did a little work on the car today, interior is still in the works but I got in my sweet 20$ headlights that look pretty sweet IMO and much more modern look to the car.Also they're brighter and white instead of oldish yellow light. Here's the wiring that came with it but I didn't use since it just hooked right up to the stock wiring anyways Unmounted- backside of the old one- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 *new one in the last post an unfortunate discovery i was hoping it would be good after how good my passenger side was- Post owners handiwork......are you serious nice and oversprayed headlight casing old and new- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Both installed - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 How's the power draw an them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Haven't checked but I haven't had any problems with them pulling too much power since I installed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Well that's great to know, might do it myself then. Been worried on to much draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 It appears i may have jinxed myself as last night my lights in my car all went out except for the headlights...hmm. I have never had turn signals and about 2 weeks ago the headlights went out. I went under the dash and after finding some loose connections my headlights came back but brake lights were gone along with the hazards. But last night all the driving lights, all the gauge lights , and still no brake lights. So back to the shop she goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 and chaos don't let this scare you I really think this is a problem specific to my car and most likely unrelated to the headlights anyways.As i said my electrical system was never really working like it should. But if you are worried about the headlights pulling too much current a bigger 280zx and maybe 280z alternator swap would be an easy way to get some peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Another goodie from ebay I got is this "100% carbon fiber shirt knob" which actually about 99% metal and heavier than the stock one.Whatever it looks cool. After looking at my decklid i decided I was tired of the horrible paint,, ugly badges, and rust bubbles. Like a kid with a scab, I just couldnt leave it alone.This ensued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chaos Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Oh already have the 280zx turbo alternator, so not worried really money had been going into the l28et and gonna be upgrading to the datsunstores 125 amp alternator. But ya that sounds like a bad night happening for yourself I hope you find out what is causing it sooner then later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Just wondering you see if your bank light switch is still good, just asking cuz my last z was having intermediate brake light issues and found out it was a wire not having full contact sometimes. The other fast lights only thing I can think of its the fuse and well that's a normal looking spot. Not sure if anything I said helps but like I said hope you find it out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Sprayed my pillar badges today, looks much better than the faded and old chrome they used to be. Also bought a seat from a fellow hybridz member, interior is starting to come together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Work on the Z has been slow and steady, a lot of removing over sprayed paint and polishing up parts. Before- After- Hatch clip- The hatch had some rust bubbles and the badges were really bad looking so i cleaned up the rust and filled the holes. First spray then sand- Before- After- (with paint stripped other polished) While I was at it I decided to have a go at the rear finisher, it had runs on one part, some visible rust and red blue and black sprayed around the outside from previous paint jobs so whatever i did it definitely wouldn't look worse! Here you can see the original color, would've love to have it that color I actually think its pretty sweet but once the finisher came off I could see the reason for the stank when I'm driving the metal behind the finisher has rusted and now there is an open crack to let fumes in.In addition the Rear light gaskets are trash-completely dried and cracked.I ordered some today so should be coming sometime soon. So here's where I'm at today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendanm71240z Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Painted.... Doesn't look great I want to get this piece in carbon. Also wheels are on the way! Can't wait to ditch these skinnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brendanm71240z Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 At school yesterday, anyone drive a 350 and go to miramar? Updates coming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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