[Z06] My "fix the small things" winter build
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Drifting
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From: East Aurora NY
Few updates worth mentioning.
If you get the vettenuts insulation kit, they do not cut holes wide enough around the seat mounting bolts. The plastic covers will not fit due to increased thickness.
I had to remove the driver side carpet to cut them larger, still need to do the passenger side. The driver side seat is rebuilt, and installed.
Radioflyer headlights installed, and look awesome. Still need to aim them. Also I bolted the ballasts to the wheel wells.
While changing the blower oil, the female end separated from the braided line. I can't run the car until I get a new drain line, I called Chris@ECS and a new one will be here Tuesday.
I cheaped out on oil and got Pennzoil Ultra, going to add some moly due to lifters/cam.
Still need to:
Nothing major, I should be out driving wednesday night
If you get the vettenuts insulation kit, they do not cut holes wide enough around the seat mounting bolts. The plastic covers will not fit due to increased thickness.
I had to remove the driver side carpet to cut them larger, still need to do the passenger side. The driver side seat is rebuilt, and installed.
Radioflyer headlights installed, and look awesome. Still need to aim them. Also I bolted the ballasts to the wheel wells.
While changing the blower oil, the female end separated from the braided line. I can't run the car until I get a new drain line, I called Chris@ECS and a new one will be here Tuesday.
I cheaped out on oil and got Pennzoil Ultra, going to add some moly due to lifters/cam.
Still need to:
- Change blower oil
- Install new drain line
- Add motor oil
- Fix passenger insulation/install seat
- Install shroud
- Drain wiper fluid and fill with 100% meth
Nothing major, I should be out driving wednesday night
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Drifting
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So I had a moment of ignorance, and thought my drain line from the blower was broken. It was not, when you loosen the nut, the female end spins on the line due to how the fitting works. Oh well, now I have an extra line.
Blower oil changed, motor oil added. This weekend I will finish the interior. Weather is not as nice as I hoped, calling for some snow this weekend, hope they are wrong like normal.
Blower oil changed, motor oil added. This weekend I will finish the interior. Weather is not as nice as I hoped, calling for some snow this weekend, hope they are wrong like normal.
Last edited by nullpointer; Mar 17, 2016 at 08:53 AM.
Drifting
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So I had a moment of ignorance, and thought my drain line from the blower was broken. It was not, when you loosen the nut, the female end spins on the line due to how the fitting works. Oh well, now I have an extra line.
Blower oil changed, motor oil added. This weekend I will finish the interior. Weather is not as nice as I hoped, calling for some snow this weekend, hope they are wrong like normal.
Blower oil changed, motor oil added. This weekend I will finish the interior. Weather is not as nice as I hoped, calling for some snow this weekend, hope they are wrong like normal.
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Drifting
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From: East Aurora NY
Rained and hailed in buffalo yesterday, was nicer near my house in the hills though.
Between last night and when I just checked it, weather changed from snow to rain
Between last night and when I just checked it, weather changed from snow to rain
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Drifting
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From: East Aurora NY
It's awesome out here today (working from home). I may drain the wiper fluid, fill with meth, and take her out.
Edit: What area downtown do you work?
Edit: What area downtown do you work?
Last edited by nullpointer; Mar 17, 2016 at 10:20 AM.
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Drifting
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From: East Aurora NY
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I think I found the suspension settings that I like best for the street.
Front
Compression: 4
Rebound: 8
Rear
Compression: 3
Rebound: 5
Party time
R888s still can't hold 1/2/3 gear, but the roads are still a bit chilly. Once they warm up I will dial in the suspension for drag racing and see if it helps.
Only things left on the list are aiming the headlights and installing the shroud. ECS idler might need new bearings, they are a bit loud and this seems common.
It was nice to cruise and not break my back on every bump, and hear music. It's going to be a great summer with the car
Front
Compression: 4
Rebound: 8
Rear
Compression: 3
Rebound: 5
Party time
R888s still can't hold 1/2/3 gear, but the roads are still a bit chilly. Once they warm up I will dial in the suspension for drag racing and see if it helps.
Only things left on the list are aiming the headlights and installing the shroud. ECS idler might need new bearings, they are a bit loud and this seems common.
It was nice to cruise and not break my back on every bump, and hear music. It's going to be a great summer with the car
Last edited by nullpointer; Apr 15, 2016 at 01:22 PM.
Drifting
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Yes, I am meeting a couple buddies and should be there around 9. I'll be lookin' for ya. Maybe some other board members on here will attend as well. Weather is looking perfect, should be a big turnout
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Drifting
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I know of 1 other member that will be there. Weather will be awsome
