Sketch_hs Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Only pic I took today that shows the spoiler... I'll probably snap some more tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonix_digital Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Wow. That Z is back in effect! Im oozing with Jealousy, but in turn will probably use several of your tips here for my build! Thanks for posting all of your details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Wow. That Z is back in effect! Im oozing with Jealousy, but in turn will probably use several of your tips here for my build! Thanks for posting all of your details! sharing is caring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Took the plunge today and cut 1 coil off the springs, love the way it looks - driving impressions later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintjonas Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 You've really done a great job on your car considering you've only had it a month and a half! Thanks for the inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two80z4me Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Took the plunge today and cut 1 coil off the springs, love the way it looks - driving impressions later how did the ride difference feel to you, PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 The ride is honestly better (?) handling improved, but have some scraping issues now LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two80z4me Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 The ride is honestly better (?) handling improved, but have some scraping issues now LOL hahaha bout the same as how mine rides with the HP -1 coil and KYB struts. I need to roll my fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Wow! Your Z is looking great! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Btw, which spoiler is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Btw, which spoiler is that? msa replica? not sure got it used. it's fiberglass. Fitment is good but not perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight-280Z Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Looks like you're moving this project along pretty nicely. Great work so far and a lot of work done in the little time you owned the car . Love that black car (Supra) in the background in your garage....One day I might have to buy me one lol. Keep up the great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Big sway bars are on. What a great improvement in handling! Also put on a grant steering wheel and a nice drivers seat. Got a voltage gauge to replace the amp gauge when I do the swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hey guys! Mostly I've just be driving the car every day to work about 50 miles round trip. I did put some new interior bits and a stereo in... loving driving it - little too much fun in the rain though. Mostly just the hard tires and open diff + light rear end I did just contact beta motor sports about their JZ weld in subframe ($350) and am just a few pay checks away from having enough extra cash for a 1jz complete swap ($2100+ misc) Also getting the Supra ready for daily driver status as the Z will be down for at least a month or two.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 BTW I keep seeing another ORANGE z in elk grove! I saw you today at a stop light... You had a girl in your passenger seat, no louvers, black (primer?) hood and a shiny looking exhaust I was with my wife in her mazda Any idea who this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I have a 1jz for 1500 with a 5 speed?? Any interest?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two80z4me Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 what tire size do you have sketch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 I have a 1jz for 1500 with a 5 speed?? Any interest?? W/ harness and ecu etc? Very interested.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch_hs Posted January 25, 2010 Author Share Posted January 25, 2010 what tire size do you have sketch? They came with it, but they are 225 60 14. Went for a spirited drive today (first time the roads have been dry for nearly 2 weeks) around some seldom used winding levy roads ... had a BLAST! Hardest I've been on the car since I've owned it and it did everything I asked and expected it to do. I half expected to throw a rod but the l28 is stout and didn't complain one bit. Cornering grip is good even with the crappy tires and massive sidewalls. Higher speed maneuvering and small adjustments leave the car feeling a bit unsettled and slightly unpredictable. I believe that a full bushing kit coupled with some better tires/rims will mostly cure that. The open diff is another major limitation... LSD isn't just a desire but mandatory in the cars future. Hit the streets with the supra later - what a difference between these cars. Not only in refinement and power, but the feeling and soul. I enjoy driving them both equally but for different reasons. Pic from earlier... MX-6 is my wife's. She'll get a new car when that dies but that probably wont be for a while. Thing won't quit! That's all for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two80z4me Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nice, I have a ways to go on my suspension. Im going to do Techno Toy: Coilovers Tie Rods Strut tower bars F/R Lower control arms Bushing kit ball joints Tokico Illumina's Sway bars bla bla bla, all that crap that adds up way to quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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