I swapped all the core support stuff over. Some stupid just get get a refund on their nickel and dime and some to make things work. Here's pictures to document slowbird's new tuner craz.
Hood prop is shorter and hold down won't hold it down.
Cut new square hole with dremel. Snap 350z holder in. Done.
Radiators are the same except for the thermostat location and top hold downs. Used the G35 radiator with 350z coolant overflow hose and thermostat.
I removed the wiring they charged me for a refund.
I swapped my power steering cooler over so that I can get a refund on the one they charged me for also. It was during this process that I learned power steering fluid does not taste good. Paper towels to wipe out the inside of my month worked well.
All done.
About to return all of this.
java230
UberDork
10/2/20 12:40 p.m.
Smh at junkyard cores.....
Got $20 in core money back and $12ish in store credit. Look what I found ...
Took all but 16 cents of my store credit.
Tabs are different 2004 vs 2005 but I can make it work.
I have ideas to get the 350z headlights on there. So yeah Infiniti 350z.
I love it when a plan comes together!
A lot of stuff added today so let's do budget.
Known:
$313 Nissan 350z ($260 cash, $33 labor 4 hours x $8.25, and $20 tip to ex boxer)
$21.49 G35 Radiator (core returned)
$28 Used timing chain set off ebay
$49.94 Junkyard brakes other 3 corners (2 rotor cores returned)
$4.48 Front brake brackets (cores returned)
$12.74 Driver's rear hub (cores returned)
$28.48 Hotchkis sway bars (including cores)
$24.99 Bumper cover (no core to return)
$2.98 Marker lights
$24.99 G35 Core Support (core returned)
$0.99 Radiator Hose
$11.99 Infinity Logo Grill
Exempt items:
$254.87 New Brakes and Fluids
$17.98 Junkyard caliper and rotor drivers rear
$19.52 Lug nuts
Estimated:
Free four 15x7 wheels and 3 good Toyo R1Rs
$150 1 good Toyo R1R (no budget hit)
Recovery:
$25 Sold 350z horn to myself.
Total:
$499.07
Stealth edited the Infiniti Grill in the budget.
barefootskater said:
"Infini-Z"
"InfinitZ" rolls off the tongue pretty well too.
Spent the morning taking apart the front of the engine to prepare for checking the timing chain. Did a simple AC delete because it was there.
Think it's just the crank pulley and the lower two bolts before we start removing the cover.
Work has sucked this week so not much done. I did get a care package from Seth with vinyl stickers. I put one on the Z this evening. If anyone wants some I'll bring bunches too the Challenge.
And what praytell in old people speak does this persactly mean anyhow.....off to watch "wheel of fortune"......late
Stampie is good people and when he told me what he wanted I couldn't say no. I have them on all my cars now. I see them and smile and think of the message and Stampie.
Mr_Asa
SuperDork
10/6/20 7:08 p.m.
759NRNG (Forum Partidario) said:
And what praytell in old people speak does this persactly mean anyhow.....off to watch "wheel of fortune"......late
Equality is greater than division?
Mr_Asa
SuperDork
10/6/20 7:09 p.m.
In reply to mazdeuce - Seth :
I'd put a couple on my vehicles and tool boxes. Any chance you could bring some to the challenge?
In reply to Mr_Asa :
Stampie has a hundred and some odd of them and they will be available at his bar at the Challenge. If he gives them all away, let me know and I'll make more.
Mr_Asa
SuperDork
10/6/20 7:16 p.m.
Awesome, I'll grab a couple when I'm there. Thanks
That's very cool. I would put that E36 M3 on everything.
If anyone would like some sent in the mail PM me. Time crunch is on so I can't promise to send them until post Challenge.
Because I've been asked twice about this, no I'm not smart enough to come up with it. I was looking on Ebay for some kind of equality sticker and saw this but it wasn't for outdoor use. So then I was smart enough to ask Seth to help me.
TLDR I'm just barely smart enough to know who to ask to help me.
I'll run your sticker. The front clip looks really good, too.
It's been raining on and off this morning so no 350z work done. I did use that time to mail off stickers to those that asked and I hit up Harbor Freight to exchange a tool and get more tools of destruction. Looks like sun is coming out so hope to get on it after lunch.
