datsun723 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Now that you mention it, it might explain his absence. This is true haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) Well, it's been quite a while. I've been crunched with school and work over the past few months. However, I got some time off and am back at it. I got the old L24 ready to pull and should have it out by tomorrow. As it would be, sunny San Diego turned cold and rainy the day I decided to get out and get cracking on it. Didn't get any pictures today because there is nothing interesting yet. I'm really hoping to get the RB in and maybe even running by the end of the week. As for the girl, the write up was a bit out of initial excitement. It didn't last very long as it turned out she had one heck of a smoking habit which is one of my pet peeves. We only went out once after we first met. It was an odd thing, even by my standards haha. Oh well, more money and attention for the fairlady. I'll keep the Z updates a-rollin... Edited November 22, 2010 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal_tiempo Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 My question is, does that guy have another Z he wants to sell? lol Kudos on the find and getting her running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) ^possibly, he's still got a few. Well, today I hit stride. I pulled the stock R180 and related stuff out and swapped in an R200 with all the necessary parts. Then I dropped the driveshaft. Finally, as the sun was beginning to set I pulled the old L24 and 5 speed trans. I even got it sold and literally took it out and plopped it in the buyers truck in one fell swoop. When I hit stride and am completely soaked in grease, grime, antifreeze, and tranny fluid I don't have the want to goop up my phone to take pictures. I'll have some up eventually haha I promise. The work will continue tomorrow... I just competed an order to a certain Arizona Z Car for some much needed parts will update when I receive then. The Z should be a lot better suited for the likes of an RB this time around, as you may have remembered my 280z from my previous build... Edited November 24, 2010 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Engine is in...sorta. I needed to notch out the mount for the speedo gear. What ended up happening is I cut the mount off =p now I have to fashion up a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 Well I made up a mount and got everything all mounted up. Shouldn't be too long until first fire up now. Should happen sometime within the week when I can find some time between school and work. Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Well I made up a mount and got everything all mounted up. Shouldn't be too long until first fire up now. Should happen sometime within the week when I can find some time between school and work. Can't wait WOOTZ! I really want an RB for my z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Well I made up a mount and got everything all mounted up. Shouldn't be too long until first fire up now. Should happen sometime within the week when I can find some time between school and work. Can't wait WOOTZ! I really want an RB for my z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 WOOTZ! I really want an RB for my z. They are great fun but they sure can dent the wallet into submission haha. I need to buy a few [pricey] things to make everything 100%. such as a turbo to replace my leaky and worn stock one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) When I was building the 280z last time I believe the geometry was off on the car. It caused some issues and there seemed to be about the width of a quarter between the engine mount and the insulator after I drove it a few times. I was never able to get it to sit right. Well this time I spent quite a while and made sure the geometry was spot on. Checked checked then rechecked. It should be perfect this time. Edited December 2, 2010 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) Repost Edited December 2, 2010 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) Repost Edited December 2, 2010 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) Repost Edited December 2, 2010 by jakeoster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Repost X4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 X4! Haha c-c-c-c-ombo! I'm posting on my phone so I guess AT&T took a dumb on me lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Arizona wilwoods came last night. I'd say they'll suffice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Arizona wilwoods came last night. I'd say they'll suffice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Those calipers are HUUUUUUUGE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Well, I got the Arizona Z car brakes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 ounce Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Sweet! Did you need any spacers or did the rims fit right on and cleared those huge calipers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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