vroom811 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 On 16/07/2018 at 13:34, Panoz33 said: That should be interesting. I was a subscriber already and really liked the down to earth approach on your videos. I was happy when I've seen that you bought a 350z. Keep it up man. Thanks mate. Glad to hear you like the videos. The Z always held a big place in my heart was am really glad I've got this one. Lot's of exciting stuff planned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Latest video is now out. I show how i replaced the rusty W brace, the worn engine belts, fixed the gearbox issue and replaced the worn boot struts. Oh, I also changed the wipers! Let me know what you think! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1en Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Great stuff fella, keep it up the W brace is THE worst designed part of the car. Not seen a good one yet, i have protected mine like hell but still think about replacing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 18 hours ago, G1en@waxandshine said: Great stuff fella, keep it up the W brace is THE worst designed part of the car. Not seen a good one yet, i have protected mine like hell but still think about replacing it. Big thanks Glen. My Ultra Racing brace was about £140 if I remember so not too pricey if you're looking to get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Great video - thanks. really looking forward to the next one about rust - its a bit of a concern for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 It's up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHEZZA Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 On 21/07/2018 at 14:48, vroom811 said: Big thanks Glen. My Ultra Racing brace was about £140 if I remember so not too pricey if you're looking to get a new one. I’m in the process of replacing my w brace for the ultra racing one. Did you use a torque wrench when tightening up the bolts, If so do you know the setting ? as I’ve miss placed my Haynes manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeceybeaney Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, SHEZZA said: I’m in the process of replacing my w brace for the ultra racing one. Did you use a torque wrench when tightening up the bolts, If so do you know the setting ? as I’ve miss placed my Haynes manual. Don't hold me to this but for something steel and non fragile like the W brace, you'd be fine tightening up the bolts with a ratchet. Can always drop a bit of loctite on the threads if you're worried about them coming out, but doubt it will go anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Wouldn't even bother getting the torque wrench out for that wheel nuts yes, engine bits yes, pretty much everything else no. Either it goes FT, or just enough. For the W brace, I'd be going to FT spec. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeceybeaney Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Technical term: FT or a grunt and a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashback Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, SHEZZA said: I’m in the process of replacing my w brace for the ultra racing one. Did you use a torque wrench when tightening up the bolts, If so do you know the setting ? as I’ve miss placed my Haynes manual. Here you go mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 So pretty much how you have the torque wrench set for lug nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 12 hours ago, SHEZZA said: I’m in the process of replacing my w brace for the ultra racing one. Did you use a torque wrench when tightening up the bolts, If so do you know the setting ? as I’ve miss placed my Haynes manual. Yes did torque them as per the pic but just doing them up tight would have done. I got the info from the Service Manual. I think a link to it is on this forum? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Did a full inspection for rust on the car. A few bits had surface rust but the steel brake lines where they meet the hoses were missing the protective plastic so had rusted quite badly (see pics). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Anyway got the rusted steel lines cut out and replaced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) great to see that you're on here Neil! watched the full series on the Renault Clio pretty much back to back, and following the 350Z build and videos. When you're ready for a trackday, be sure to post it on here and I might come along in my Z4. A slightly off topic question... if you have the opportunity from another trackday, could you make another video comparing you and your mate's lap times? I found it really interesting and useful to see where and how you can lose time on a circuit. Edited August 3, 2018 by brillomaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) There was plenty of other rust on the car and my video shows it all in detail with my plan to tackle it. As well as cutting out the rusted brake lines I also swapped out the corroded member stays. I also upgraded the brakes and fitted EBC BSD grooved discs, steel braided hoses, EBC Bluestuff pads and EBC racing brake fluid. She stops on a dime now. Will be at Bedford Autodrome in a few days to give her a proper test! Edited August 3, 2018 by vroom811 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Here's some sexy brake discs shots of the BSD discs from EBC. Oooooh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 8 minutes ago, brillomaster said: great to see that you're on here Neil! watched the full series on the Renault Clio pretty much back to back, and following the 350Z build and videos. When you're ready for a trackday, be sure to post it on here and I might come along in my Z4. A slightly off topic question... if you have the opportunity from another trackday, could you make another video comparing you and your mate's lap times? I found it really interesting and useful to see where and how you can lose time on a circuit. Thanks mate, nice to hear you've watched the videos. I'll be at Bedford on Monday 6th Aug. If you're free do pop along. Would be cool to see your Z4. I test drove and nearly got one many years ago before getting my first Z. Yes, absolutely. Gary has to work on Monday otherwise we would have done it then. When he's next free we'll record it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Today I get these bad boys fitted. Been desperate to get the mix of terrible tyres off the car for ages. These are the best road tyres Kumho do, the Ecsta PS91s. Not tried them before so will be interesting to see how they are on the road and track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG8nby Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 26 minutes ago, vroom811 said: Today I get these bad boys fitted. Been desperate to get the mix of terrible tyres off the car for ages. These are the best road tyres Kumho do, the Ecsta PS91s. Not tried them before so will be interesting to see how they are on the road and track. I have had Khumo sport tyres on a few cars and always found them to be very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, AndyG8nby said: I have had Khumo sport tyres on a few cars and always found them to be very good. That's good to hear. Were they PS91s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyG8nby Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, vroom811 said: That's good to hear. Were they PS91s? I believe they where the Ecsta le sport KU39, Friend of mine has them on his Evo and he rates them also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom811 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, AndyG8nby said: I believe they where the Ecsta le sport KU39, Friend of mine has them on his Evo and he rates them also. Ah yes the KU39s. Had them on the Clio track car build I did on my YouTube channel. Good tyre. Struggled a little at Bedford Autodrome but that's to be expected as they are primarily a road tyre. Good firm sidewall on them though and nice turn in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 5 hours ago, vroom811 said: There was plenty of other rust on the car and my video shows it all in detail with my plan to tackle it. As well as cutting out the rusted brake lines I also swapped out the corroded member stays. I also upgraded the brakes and fitted EBC BSD grooved discs, steel braided hoses, EBC Bluestuff pads and EBC racing brake fluid. She stops on a dime now. Will be at Bedford Autodrome in a few days to give her a proper test! Brilliant video - really informative. Thank you. Where do I send the money to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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