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Motary · 07-07-2013, 05:38 PM

You could always experiment with it, camber is ridicilous right now

What's left to do till shakedown?

PoorMans180SX · 07-14-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Motary

You could always experiment with it, camber is ridicilous right now

What's left to do till shakedown?

Hmmm let's see here. Finish up the wiring/loom work, fuel lines, driveshaft, seat bracket, mount the belts, make the radiator hoses, clearance the header some more, buy or shorthen the shifter bracket, and get an alignment. So not a terrible lot, but definitely some work/more money.

I should be able to get a little work done this week, I think I have some spare cash.

PoorMans180SX · 07-17-2013, 08:51 PM

Flipped my brackets and pulled a collar today, as well as moved my camber plates to the middle, reducing caster.

Got the camber down to -6ish, and it raised the car some. Looks like I'll have to pull the last collar to get ride height where I want it. Kei-offices are definitely not meant to go low.

NismoboiZ33 · 07-18-2013, 06:31 AM

Very awsome build bro im thinkin about vq in my s13 too any plans to turbo or supercharge it?

PoorMans180SX · 07-18-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NismoboiZ33

Very awsome build bro im thinkin about vq in my s13 too any plans to turbo or supercharge it?

I do plan to turbocharge it, but much later down the road after I finish the suspension and have spent a lot of money on track entry fees and tires

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DEMo · 07-18-2013, 08:53 AM

Very good work!

Another good thing to know is you do not need to splice in to the VQ engine harness as long as you have a 350z engine room harness and 240 engine harness. I made a patch harness using these:

Far left: Starter and Fan
Middle: Power, Ground, throttle, ACC, Fuel, etc.
Right: Gas pedal

rally_whore · 08-16-2013, 07:29 PM

Hey are you located in kzoo? I went to napa and there was a dude with a coupe working there that showed me a pic from your build

keifer · 08-16-2013, 09:36 PM

That angle. I didn't know something like that could look so good.

Jissan · 08-16-2013, 09:54 PM

Oh, my, god. Becky, look at his angle. It is so BIG. It looks like one of those drift guys' frontends...

Damn I want to see this car go now.

DEMo, what you talkin' bout Willis? I'm working on an HR swap and gonna be hooking up my 350Z harness to my 240 peripherals this weekend ( I do still have my S13 harnesses). My starter, fans, gas pedal ACC, power, and ground are taken care of but I'm going to be wiring up the fuel pump, lights, and wiper motor to the Z harness. You got some tips man? I was just planning on getting real friendly with both FSMs... like a damn threesome of knowledge, only sobering and with extra profanity.

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Originally Posted by DEMo

Very good work!

Another good thing to know is you do not need to splice in to the VQ engine harness as long as you have a 350z engine room harness and 240 engine harness. I made a patch harness using these:

Far left: Starter and Fan
Middle: Power, Ground, throttle, ACC, Fuel, etc.
Right: Gas pedal

Malik · 09-08-2013, 11:24 PM

wow this is impressive...

Motary · 09-12-2013, 03:44 AM

Updates!

msglength

PoorMans180SX · 09-13-2013, 09:02 AM

Sorry for the lack of updates guys! I just got a big tax bill from my previous employer and it's been killing my car money. I've been working with TDP, they're sending me new knuckles with more roll center correction, I should have them very soon, they were supposed to be here by now, haha.

I also switched the old Kei-offices out for some FEAL-revalved DGR's with Hypercoil springs in hopes of adding a little more adjustability to the front end. The longer brackets should help me pull out some camber, I have to flip them over though.

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Originally Posted by rally_whore

Hey are you located in kzoo? I went to napa and there was a dude with a coupe working there that showed me a pic from your build

I am actually, I live in Mattawan. That's my good friend Joe. Do you ever come out to any of the meets around here?

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Originally Posted by keifer

That angle. I didn't know something like that could look so good.

Haha, thanks man, I've always wanted the best of both worlds, low, flush, and proper suspension geometry.

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Originally Posted by Malik

wow this is impressive...

Thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motary

Updates!

msglength

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEMo

Very good work!

Another good thing to know is you do not need to splice in to the VQ engine harness as long as you have a 350z engine room harness and 240 engine harness. I made a patch harness using these:

Far left: Starter and Fan
Middle: Power, Ground, throttle, ACC, Fuel, etc.
Right: Gas pedal

Thanks for the tips man, I'm about to tackle all the wiring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jissan

Oh, my, god. Becky, look at his angle. It is so BIG. It looks like one of those drift guys' frontends...

Damn I want to see this car go now.

Haha, thanks man, not too much longer now!

I washed it the other day for kicks and gigs. Poor car...

dewey · 09-13-2013, 10:55 PM

lovin this build its rare to see a Japanese v8 in a Japanese car most people put american v8s . also what are the lower control arms you are using that angle is crazy can you pretty much get a 90 degree angle with those control arms and knuckles ?

Reece · 09-13-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dewey

lovin this build its rare to see a Japanese v8 in a Japanese car most people put american v8s . also what are the lower control arms you are using that angle is crazy can you pretty much get a 90 degree angle with those control arms and knuckles ?

A VQ is a V6...

dewey · 09-13-2013, 11:23 PM

oh whoops i was thinking qh my bad....

Sezio · 09-19-2013, 12:33 PM

WOW this front suspension set up is amazing! Will be looking into this same set up once my build is done as far as engine works goes. Great build bro! Throw a 1uz in there lol... I can help with wiring.

PoorMans180SX · 09-25-2013, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewey

lovin this build its rare to see a Japanese v8 in a Japanese car most people put american v8s . also what are the lower control arms you are using that angle is crazy can you pretty much get a 90 degree angle with those control arms and knuckles ?

Haha a max of 70 degrees per TDP.

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Originally Posted by Sezio

WOW this front suspension set up is amazing! Will be looking into this same set up once my build is done as far as engine works goes. Great build bro! Throw a 1uz in there lol... I can help with wiring.

Thanks man! I'm loving it so far!

Got my driveshaft today! Knuckles should be here Monday, then it's to the shop to finish fabrication and assembly!

Motary · 09-26-2013, 03:13 AM

What's the torque capability of that propshaft?

lynobinson4 · 09-26-2013, 03:39 AM

How well did they fit

zerodameaon · 09-26-2013, 04:41 AM

Not flaming or anything but is that a toilet paper roll? If so that is a great idea for shipping.

PoorMans180SX · 09-26-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Motary

What's the torque capability of that propshaft?

I'm really not sure. They are a pretty local company with a good reputation, I guess we'll see!

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Originally Posted by zerodameaon

Not flaming or anything but is that a toilet paper roll? If so that is a great idea for shipping.

Hahaha yeah it came like that. It was in a super thick cardboard tube with riveted metal ends. I had to basically saw it out haha.

Mikester · 09-26-2013, 07:40 AM

Looking great dude! Really liking the attention you are giving to the finer details of the ride quality!

6-speed, yewa?

PoorMans180SX · 09-26-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikester

Looking great dude! Really liking the attention you are giving to the finer details of the ride quality!

6-speed, yewa?

Thanks man! Yeah 6-speed, I think I'm going to have to change the final drive...

Hatemy7 · 09-26-2013, 08:29 AM

damm bro your car is official!! seriously! I am loving this bad boy. Simple but with balls!

PoorMans180SX · 09-26-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatemy7

damm bro your car is official!! seriously! I am loving this bad boy. Simple but with balls!

Thanks man, there's going to be some serious progress starting Monday!

rally_whore · 09-28-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX

I am actually, I live in Mattawan. That's my good friend Joe. Do you ever come out to any of the meets around here?

I just moved over here about a month ago and I haven't been to any meets yet. Where are they usually at because I'd be down to check one out.

PoorMans180SX · 09-28-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rally_whore

I just moved over here about a month ago and I haven't been to any meets yet. Where are they usually at because I'd be down to check one out.

Right on man, I just sent you a PM.

Here's the parts I have left to install.

unwtdhero · 09-28-2013, 06:04 PM

Whats your plans on exhaust? Im also in the end of my vqs13 project.

PoorMans180SX · 09-28-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by unwtdhero

Whats your plans on exhaust? Im also in the end of my vqs13 project.

I've been a bit undecided. I'm definitely going to run both headers to a collector/y-pipe, but I'm not sure what to do after that. I've thought about oval as the car is going to be very low, but it's so bloody expensive. I'll probably end up doing stainless all the way back, but if I'm feeling brave I might go aluminum. It's lighter and cheaper, but I have my doubts about it's durability on a low car. I'm not sure how far up I can tuck it.

Regardless it's going to have a muffler, I'm not a big fan of straight pipe NA VQ.

unwtdhero · 09-28-2013, 06:23 PM

Ive considered the oval before, but the price being too high and a chance of it getting destroyed are holding me back lol. I bought the Mckinney swap headers, and they came in the other day. You should look into them.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1380414157.627815.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1380414181.043744.jpg

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DEMo Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Age: 35 Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Very good work! Another good thing to know is you do not need to splice in to the VQ engine harness as long as you have a 350z engine room harness and 240 engine harness. I made a patch harness using these: Far left: Starter and Fan Middle: Power, Ground, throttle, ACC, Fuel, etc. Right: Gas pedal __________________ Instagram: @hexagarage for VQ S Chassis Parts

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Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 53 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking great dude! Really liking the attention you are giving to the finer details of the ride quality! 6-speed, yewa? __________________

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Motary Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Estonia Age: 36 Posts: 450 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	You could always experiment with it, camber is ridicilous right now What's left to do till shakedown?

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NismoboiZ33 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Yuma Age: 34 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very awsome build bro im thinkin about vq in my s13 too any plans to turbo or supercharge it?

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rally_whore Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Port Huron Age: 33 Posts: 61 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hey are you located in kzoo? I went to napa and there was a dude with a coupe working there that showed me a pic from your build

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keifer Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That angle. I didn't know something like that could look so good.

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Malik Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,796 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow this is impressive...

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Motary Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Estonia Age: 36 Posts: 450 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Updates! msglength

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dewey Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: laguna beach Age: 33 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lovin this build its rare to see a Japanese v8 in a Japanese car most people put american v8s . also what are the lower control arms you are using that angle is crazy can you pretty much get a 90 degree angle with those control arms and knuckles ?

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dewey Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: laguna beach Age: 33 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh whoops i was thinking qh my bad....

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Sezio Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 685 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	WOW this front suspension set up is amazing! Will be looking into this same set up once my build is done as far as engine works goes. Great build bro! Throw a 1uz in there lol... I can help with wiring.

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Motary Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Estonia Age: 36 Posts: 450 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	What's the torque capability of that propshaft?

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Hatemy7 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Il Age: 39 Posts: 1,367 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damm bro your car is official!! seriously! I am loving this bad boy. Simple but with balls!

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unwtdhero BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia,Tn Age: 35 Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whats your plans on exhaust? Im also in the end of my vqs13 project.

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unwtdhero BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbia,Tn Age: 35 Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ive considered the oval before, but the price being too high and a chance of it getting destroyed are holding me back lol. I bought the Mckinney swap headers, and they came in the other day. You should look into them.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1380414157.627815.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1380414181.043744.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free