markrolston@mac.com Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm going through withdrawals! Almost 2 months and no updates. I need my fix. Yeah, it's killing me as well. I had a lot of back to back travel that got in the way, and my first Z needed a lot of attention so my free time has been spent working on it. The electrical work is hard stuff. By the next major update I will have the car running and making all sorts of noise. I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihiryu Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Nice build! I just went through all 19 pages of this all! I just realized you're out in Austin, that's a hop skip and a jump for me (I live in Killeen). Anyway I could come out and check out your Z one of these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Nice build! I just went through all 19 pages of this all! I just realized you're out in Austin, that's a hop skip and a jump for me (I live in Killeen). Anyway I could come out and check out your Z one of these days? sure. Current plans are to have the engine working by the end of February so a visit in March would be best. Right now we're working on the much less exciting job of wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 I am hoping to finish this thing in the next few months. I took inventory of what still needs to be done: - fix splitter height - IC and Radiator shrouding - valve covers - engine front cover - piping blast - fuel rail - injectors - belts - hood inner CF surface - wheel wells - hood to fender alignment fixtures - wiper design and install - install front windshield - side sills - interior CF/klegicell panels - order and install seats - dashboard gauge install - interior roll-bar pads - seat belts - center console cosmetics - system switches (lights, power…) - ECU mounting - reverse lockout - turn signal stalk - inner door panels - under-body skin - rear diffuser - B-window glass (plastic) - B window frame - window track & mechanicals - rear area tray - rear wheel wells - rear hatch - wing - headlights - side markers - tail lights - exhaust (muffler, valves, piping) - driveshaft - door and hatch insulation - paint it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroboy Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I am hoping to finish this thing in the next few months. I took inventory of what still needs to be done: - fix splitter height - IC and Radiator shrouding - valve covers - engine front cover - piping blast - fuel rail - injectors - belts - hood inner CF surface - wheel wells - hood to fender alignment fixtures - wiper design and install - install front windshield - side sills - interior CF/klegicell panels - order and install seats - dashboard gauge install - interior roll-bar pads - seat belts - center console cosmetics - system switches (lights, power…) - ECU mounting - reverse lockout - turn signal stalk - inner door panels - under-body skin - rear diffuser - B-window glass (plastic) - B window frame - window track & mechanicals - rear area tray - rear wheel wells - rear hatch - wing - headlights - side markers - tail lights - exhaust (muffler, valves, piping) - driveshaft - door and hatch insulation - paint it! Better roll those sleeves up then! Btw, thanks for putting that PDF together on your build. Very very interesting. Can you tell me if you're planning to sell replications of the plenum you made? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Better roll those sleeves up then! Btw, thanks for putting that PDF together on your build. Very very interesting. Can you tell me if you're planning to sell replications of the plenum you made? Thanks in advance. The plenum would not be easily repeatable. It was very labor intensive. It would be a 5-10k part to try and recoup time and materials. I doubt people would pay for that. And I'm not in this process to sell parts. But I'm happy to share as much advice and photos for those who want to build one themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroboy Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I wouldn't want to pay that kind of cost in all honesty but the build looks cool. Although you've written about it in the PDF, would you consider providing further info into it or you'd say that the PDF has sufficent detail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Still a fair bit to do, lots of updates to come then, looking forward to seeing this when its finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Its because of your car that my car is taking forever! Went from "I'm just going to install fiberglass panels and run stock engine", to full corvette front and rear suspension and a turbo ls1. Your progress pics are great inspiration. Keep up the great work Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Its because of your car that my car is taking forever! Went from "I'm just going to install fiberglass panels and run stock engine", to full corvette front and rear suspension and a turbo ls1. Your progress pics are great inspiration. Keep up the great work Mark. Thanks. So where can I see your build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hi Mark, no actual build page yet. But as you know, i purchased a set of rear quarters from you. They were installed on a car and then it snowballed into another build. They will be removed and installed on another chassis that's getting c4 corvette front and rear suspension which is a dana44. I will be making a build thread soon and will definitely let you know. It will look close to yours ( like you know..) but I am grafting a gnose to mine. The front flares got tweaked a little bit to flow with the nose better. Sorry to thread jack. Like I said, your cars are AWESOME! I did post a pic on the show your white z thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry_dave24 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Is it wrong that I have both your cars as the background on my desktop? Amazing builds. I hope to one day have the time, resources and ability to do something like this to my car, never happen on a military salary though. Please for the love of god post a video of your newest creation when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) March Update: Things have been slow for the last 2 months. Lots of parts on order. But the Nismo Fiesta in San Antonio in April is my new excuse to get a lot of work done. We are hoping to get the car running by then. So far a few things are moving along: - Seats are on the way. - UpRev is reprogramming the ECU so we can start the engine. - The CAD for the valve covers is done. It'll go to the printer next week. - The fuel rails are in. Looking nice. - The splitter had to be fixed. It was previously mounted too low so it didn't align with the airdam. - The front engine cover just got back from blasting. It looks nice but we think we'll sodablast the rest of the piping. This is too matte. - We are creating a lap-joint for the join between the hood and the front fenders so the two parts stay aligned. Edited March 22, 2013 by markrolston@mac.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihiryu Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Still waiting on my visitation rights to see this beast I'm aiming for fiesta as well, but my car is definitely not as cool as yours lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) April Update: Valve covers are printed. Wow. First 3D printed part. So cool. Planning to paint them red crackle texture- like a Ferrari intake. cooling shrouding is done. Front engine cover is blasted and clear coated. Now working on gauges. Windshield is on it's way. Hoping to get the engine started by Nismo Fiesta. Edited April 11, 2013 by markrolston@mac.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Mark, What printer and plastic are you using for your parts? My startup is currently in the market for a printer for making high temp pieces and yours seem to have come out very, very nicely. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Mark, Those Valve covers are SWEET!, I have done a bit of 3d printing myself, (prusa) bue I haven't made anything as cool as that. Were those printed with a resin photo 3d printer? Your resolution is pretty nice, not to mention the overhangs. Thanks for raising the bar yet again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 My god, I'm in love with this project! This is possibly the coolest Z-project I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 So the valve covers are plastic? Or is it a printed metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 The valve covers are made of SLS nylon which can handle just over 400 degrees. A company called Solid Concepts did the printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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