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Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 4th, 2010, 11:23 pm
by Erik95LS
stinkycheezmonky wrote:
Erik95LS wrote:
stinkycheezmonky wrote:Initial Prep:
Drive car from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL.

Secondary Prep:
;)
VQ swap? :P

There will be a Penn VQ-swapped car, yes :)
can't wait to see that thing.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 1:35 am
by itrsteez
coolhandluke wrote:
itrsteez wrote:Looks like I might try to shove in some R3's in, trying to see if PIC is nice enough to give an Expo Attendee discount first :)

and for whatever reason my emergency brake has no tension all of a sudden, gotta figure that one out now or I'll never have a chance of winning the drift competition.
Rip out your center console and make sure the handle to cable connection is snug. From there I would put the rear on jack stands and make sure you haven't lost a pin in the rear calipers (unlikely).

there's definitely a lot of play, that little bracket that connects the cable moves rather freely... like you're able to tap it... I compared it against the rusty but faithful R and it was definitely different. I'm sure it's something stupid but I've never messed with it before... hopefully I'll have more time to look at it today.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 7:29 am
by stinkycheezmonky
Let's see if I can get this to work...

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I can't wait to DRIVE it! :twisted:

P.S. Anyone thinking about this for any reason, it is an ENORMOUS pain in the ass. Big time stupid hassles, typical of anything branded "Nissan". That being said, the car was friggin' awesome before, it should be more awesomer now.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 9:04 am
by elambz
My friend is doing an LS1 swap in his S14 dorifto car. Can't wait to take a ride in it. I'm sure your car is going to be fun to drive as well.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 9:51 am
by stinkycheezmonky
That one's my brother's car, but yes, it will be fun to drive :)

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 10:26 am
by cheezthis
What engine is that? I can't tell? Skyline?

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 10:27 am
by stinkycheezmonky
VQ = 350Z

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 10:35 am
by cheezthis
Oh wow...sounds like a Dave project, except this time in the proper brand car :P

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 10:36 am
by stinkycheezmonky
Casey actually bought the first motor from Dave :P The one currently in there is a different newer one though.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 10:37 am
by cheezthis
That's funny about the motor movement. I remember it potentially going in a Miata.

I need to head over to Dave's sometime soon.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 10:41 am
by stinkycheezmonky
He has another one, for the second Miata lol. I lose track of the engines he has sometimes.

Edit: We might be wrenching on Friday night and/or Saturday. Give him or I a call if you want to stop by.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 10:51 am
by cheezthis
Werd...I just might do that.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 12:53 pm
by Erik95LS
stinkycheezmonky wrote:Let's see if I can get this to work...

I can't wait to DRIVE it! :twisted:

P.S. Anyone thinking about this for any reason, it is an ENORMOUS pain in the ass. Big time stupid hassles, typical of anything branded "Nissan". That being said, the car was friggin' awesome before, it should be more awesomer now.
yeah, I'd seen all those. I guess I should've said I can't wait to see it on track/ride in it :D

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 12:55 pm
by stinkycheezmonky
Word. He's shooting to have it ready for a Shenandoah weekend to work out the kinks later this month. *Fingers crossed*

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 5th, 2010, 1:07 pm
by tartje
stinkycheezmonky wrote:That being said, the car was friggin' awesome before, it should be more awesomer now.
I'll bet. Was a shame it decided to start crapping out on him right before he planned on chucking me the keys, can't wait to see what it will be able to do with more power and some instant throttle response.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 8th, 2010, 11:54 am
by sr20goofus
Car would be ready for test run this weekend, but ECU tuner is taking too long and cant get it back to me before the weekend. I should have all the bugs worked out way before expo, and the car will rip, especially with aero, front splitter and rear wing. I will show you guys a pic when its done, i should be able to take that damn turbo rsx this year.

I was very ready to let you drive the car last year tartje, brake pad failure and wheel shake led to stopping, if your goin to be there this year i will let you.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 8th, 2010, 10:04 pm
by Comp97GSR
.... replace knuckle/hub(s) and axles added to list.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 9th, 2010, 1:26 am
by coolhandluke
sr20goofus wrote:Car would be ready for test run this weekend, but ECU tuner is taking too long and cant get it back to me before the weekend. I should have all the bugs worked out way before expo, and the car will rip, especially with aero, front splitter and rear wing. I will show you guys a pic when its done, i should be able to take that damn turbo rsx this year.

I was very ready to let you drive the car last year tartje, brake pad failure and wheel shake led to stopping, if your goin to be there this year i will let you.
Awesome! I really wish you the best with the new setup Casey.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 9th, 2010, 12:39 pm
by stinkycheezmonky
Update:
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Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 9th, 2010, 1:30 pm
by coolhandluke
Those are some fine looking headers. Very nice work.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 9th, 2010, 10:52 pm
by Fatchance187
Damn dude you're not screwin around!

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 10:04 am
by itrsteez
Bernie sold me a set of select R2's 10k/12k at a very reasonable price, s2 camber kits from marc just came in the other day, fortunately there is time before to get everything in and setup... Mr Jack, will probably be coming out your way in june.... pretty damn stoked on this development.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 10:24 am
by CivicBeater
Steez, your caR is quite possibly getting wayyyy to nice.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 10:25 am
by itrsteez
Amazing what happens when you throw a bunch of money at something.

Re: Expo Prepz

Posted: May 10th, 2010, 11:03 am
by CivicBeater
itrsteez wrote:Amazing what happens when you throw a bunch of money at something.
What, you blow black smoke? Sorry, had too.