Jax's Z32 D:

[Cuda]

It really looks nice T3ku...you're getting alot done to it. I wish I could get that much work done on my projects.

Gasp!!! a mustang superman?? you traitor...LOLOLOL     

[BFM_SüprM@ñ]

I know MoMan, if it were up to me I'd have a Charger. -nods- = )

[Marine»]

u should should test it on the airstrip with Rob Dydec xD

[Jä×]

Sadly I can't run it on the strip, owner wont have it.

Took everyone's advice at 3zc and took it back to the detailer to ask about it.

The owner was there this time and I asked if there was something he could do to get the swirls out of my paint aaaand he was all "swirls....?"
Dude got a bit angry at the work someone had done to my car, mainly sealing it before ever buffing it and leaving all those marks in the paint.

I got the paint buffed out for nothing, so I didn't have to do anything.

Few pics for now.

Difference is quite noticeable already.

Will take a full set in the daylight later.

[Cuda]

Yeah, the paint looks much better. When i saw the before pics, the swirls really stood out. It looks like a deeper finish now. Looks good. Cant wait to see it in the daylight.

[Jä×]

Ask and ye shall receive.



Much better aye?

[·WídgêT·]

How have I not noticed this thread before? This is ridiculous!

Nice lookin' ride Tek!

[BFM_JANE]

Looks really nice! This thread is a lot more interesting now that the engine is done....

[Marine»]

get rob dydec with u xD i bet the owner will let u test it on the strip lol doubt it will work :9

[Jä×]

Here is what my tires look like lol...

F Left/F Right
Roughly 60%+ tread left.

Now...the rears...

Left R/Right R

Now if you can believe those had tread on them as for 4 days ago... Course this also let me know my Camber is off on my left rear, if you notice the uneven wear on the outer wall. I believe that control arm is warped and the Camber was off by .5 degrees.

I think I should express how good the detailing job was...the car is so dark that reflections are really illusionary...

Note the clouds in the paint, this is after having it washed, waxed, wet sand, buff, seal, buff... ._.

Now for some good shots during the day finally.



Now I will be getting two new Nexon 3000 225/45ZR17s on Monday, those will be going to the front and the 235/50ZR17s are going to the rear. I will also be raising the chassis up 1/2" till I can get the fenders rolled to prevent the rubbing.
Once those 235s are shot I will put another 2 Nexons on depending on how well they handle.

Tread detail of the Nexons

These are Y rated(180mph) tires with a 340AA tread rating.

Also will be getting an HKS ALC(Automatic Line Controller) this week, had already made arrangements with the guy before my tires decided to wear out... >_>
http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=835
Ill be paying 150 for the unit.

More on Monday.

[BFM_DarkFyr]

Nice car man, beautiful!

[Jä×]

Thankies

Did some researching the past few nights trying to figure out what is with the tires and discovered the problem is the tires are out of spec entirely.
The rims and tires(235/50s) the sidewall height is higher than the stock 225/50R16s, this is causing the toe and camber to get thrown off and wear the tires faster.
I have been looking at tire sizes and the closest to spec with rims are 225/45R17s, which are off by .49% compared to 245/40R17s at .57%, the 235s are 5.3% off.... This is also making my spedo be off by about 5mph which explains why everything seems slower than it is.

SO, I will be going down to 225/45ZR17s tomorrow on the front, and when the rears burn out Ill replace them as well. Also be replacing that LCA in the rear, since apparently you dont have to drop the subframe or remove the shock, I'm wondering where I read that you had to...

Anyway, the main problem was the tires to begin with, then in combo with dropping the car and those being too tall, ya excessive rubbing and wear.

[Jä×]

Got the tires this morning, full inch shorter than the Falkens.

The mechanic however wouldnt do the alignment because my rear bearings are going out. The driver side has a bit of play, passenger side has some play...

So, will need to replace both the Falkens and wheel bearings next.

As much play as the driver side has, it is probably throwing the entire alignment off that Koby's put on it. It also explains the snap I have been feeling through turns.


Slight difference here...note the treads and height on the car.

Side note: I'm glad I didn't drop the car the full 2" because it wouldnt have made it on the alignment rack, it missed scraping by literally a millimeter... :l

So spent 250 on tires today, will need another two for the rear which will be about 290(wider profile) and then bearings are going to be 360 including labor...I'm so broke...

[Jä×]

Now on cardomain http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3390902

HKS Automatic Line Controller purchased for 150usd, retail at 330usd.
Should have that by the end of this week.

Going to a car meet this Sunday, don't know how the Z is going to handle the interstate with my Camber so far off, car seems to shake at 60mph+ and I normally do 80mph on the interstate, so...

After looking at the VIN register and all my Z's info it appears my odometer has been rolled backwards a good 45,000 miles, though I havnt a clue why considering the shape the car was already in.

VIN Lookup Information
Model Year:     1990
Manufactured:     0389
Exterior Color:     TH1 (Dark Blue)
Interior Color:     B (Blue)
Model Code:     KRLZ32XAUBGHW

Model Information Decoding
Roof:     T-Tops
Engine:     non-turbo
Transmission:     automatic
Emissions:     Federal
Air Bags:     none
Seating:     2 seater
Trim Level:     GLL
Stereo:     Bose
Climate Control:     Automatic
Seat Surface:     Japanese leather

According to the DMV the car was last clocked at 146k and it currently rests at 96k.
New engine and drivetrain so I really don't care *shrugs*
The ODD thing is the production date is March 1989, but its VIN is a 1990 issue... They're not supposed to dooo thaaaat.

Rear wheel bearings are next on the list of things to buy, need 360 for it and should have within the next month or two. Then two 245/40ZR17s which is an upgrade from the 235s and also 1" shorter.

I got bored at 2am other night, waxed and hand buffed her... >_>
Honestly, I think it looks better after I hand buffed it than when the 'professional' did it... :l
Anyway, pics.



Took these right as the sun was coming up, 40 degrees F.


I think the hood looks better than...

This, yes?
:l

[Muzak]

Wow.  Wax my car?