Daisyduke Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Can't it be adapted for a new thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Well that sucks, liked the video though Look forwards to seeing the Mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) Haha that was a brilliant end to the video. Its the kinda thing that braided lines are meant to stop (if i understood the failure mode right). Could you get some braiding and braid the line yourself? Otherwise, looks brilliant, nice and slow and controllable! Im guessing this hose wouldn't be correct? 300 mm 1/8 inch BSP and meant for carrying gas. I dont know if you wanted male or female though. It seems like googling "airbrush hose" gets you the right things, i think https://www.manomano.co.uk/compressor-accessories/sealey-ggh300-rubber-delivery-hose-flexible-300mm-1-8bsp-gas-1401120 Edited September 10, 2018 by cs2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 13 hours ago, Keyser said: Well that sucks, liked the video though Look forwards to seeing the Mk2 actually that was the mk2 the mk1 worked fine but I had to go and tweak it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 6 hours ago, cs2000 said: Haha that was a brilliant end to the video. Its the kinda thing that braided lines are meant to stop (if i understood the failure mode right). Could you get some braiding and braid the line yourself? Otherwise, looks brilliant, nice and slow and controllable! Im guessing this hose wouldn't be correct? 300 mm 1/8 inch BSP and meant for carrying gas. I dont know if you wanted male or female though. It seems like googling "airbrush hose" gets you the right things, i think https://www.manomano.co.uk/compressor-accessories/sealey-ggh300-rubber-delivery-hose-flexible-300mm-1-8bsp-gas-1401120 if you look on the sealey site it's listed as a grease gun hose so probably stick with the current nylon airline for now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) Ahh OK, well the other option is to go full AN spec. Each pipe would need https://www.viperperformance.co.uk/fuel-hose-fittings-and-separators_10061_straightptfe-swivel-end-fittings.html 2x - PTFE-S-6 BK https://www.viperperformance.co.uk/fuel-hose-fittings-and-separators_9957_an-to-nptmale-adaptors.html 2x - ADAP-6-1/8NPT and the length of tubing you need in PTFE stainless braid https://www.viperperformance.co.uk/braided-fuel-hoses_9864_ptfe-hoses-t-e-f-l-o-n-braided-stailess-steel-fuel-hose-fuel-brakes.html PTFE-06 HOSE That hose is rated for 12,000 PSI working pressure. But, it may not be worth the time/investment Edited September 12, 2018 by cs2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 This project is still ongoing if a little slowly I have made a new controller which is slightly more compact ( just for you @cs2000 ) and has proper connectors unlike the prototype sorry I only have this picture and have devised a way to and fitted the rear level sensors hopefully I will get these wired into the controller on sunday as I'm working tomorrow 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 11 hours ago, andybp said: Err sorry but the cable ties are not the same way round - please build another one Looks like its getting there though, keep up the good work mate 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Haha thanks, like the new design with some good connectors! Am pleased youre still working away on this. Following witn interest as usual At least you can spin your own boards, i dont know how, always have to order mine from the far east. One mistake on a track means a 2 week wait for new boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 28/09/2018 at 21:30, andybp said: hopefully I will get these wired into the controller on sunday as I'm working tomorrow Is it Sunday yet?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) On 08/10/2018 at 21:19, Keyser said: Is it Sunday yet?? Sorry I'm a bit behind Sunday's been and gone several times and in all honesty I'm not much further forward You know what it's like life and work get in the way of playing with the Z. The rear level sensors are all connected and working and I've been optimising the software also the suspension seemed a bit rattly turns out the rose jointed drop links I made up the other year have worn not sure if they were poor quality or just because they were open but I've re-done them with good quality german sealed units also dropped the anti roll bar while I had them off and fitted the poly bushes I've had laying around for ages also I've changed where I work, same company just closer to home but more importantly I now have access to a triple garage with an air compressor and a pit Edited June 11, 2020 by andybp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Ok I'm a bit behind with this project it is progressing but other stuff keeps getting in the way I've been working my way through changing all of the standard bushes for poly bushes this was not a choice as all the standard bonded rubber bushes are failing they are all original and I'm guessing the additional travel of the air ride setup was just too much for them something to bear in mind if anyone is considering this @cs2000 I have been media blasting the suspension arms before refitting, so doing a proper job. still haven't got the front sensors fitted but I have fitted an additional small battery near the compressor as I was having some issues as it turns out the main battery was knackered which I have now changed but will leave the smaller one in because why not it's there now 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony420z Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 very cool great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 hours ago, tony420z said: very cool great job Long Time no see mate - how are you?? Hows that mad Zed of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony420z Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 16 hours ago, Keyser said: Long Time no see mate - how are you?? Hows that mad Zed of yours? Hi mate i haven't driven the zed since i got it back from dan at ame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 54 minutes ago, tony420z said: Hi mate i haven't driven the zed since i got it back from dan at ame Well that's a while - don't want to clutter Andy's thread I'll drop you a PM some time soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Ok so it's been a mad year work wise barely had time to scratch my .... but I've managed to get a bit done this weekend . Even though it was on rubber mounts and no different to the audi version the compressor was really noisy to the point where I was considering putting the springs back on so I took a look at what the big manufacturers (BMW/Audi) do and after some measuring I bought a complete second hand BMW X5 compressor and housing I wasn't worried about the state of the compressor as I have my one which is the same which I swapped with the standard BMW one as I didn't know it's condition with some modifications to the wiring and the exhaust valve setup I put it back in the acoustic housing the standard fixing for the spare wheel was removed and the new complete X5 housing fitted in it's place I don't have any pictures but the spare fits to the BMW housing with the standard Nissan fixing bur it sits 1/2" too high which is not an issueas I will have to alter stuff to hide the tank anyway so to the important bit I turned the ignition on and the compressor should have started as the tank was empty but absolutely nothing happened, I've done something stupid I thought to myself then the car started to go up, turns out I just couldn't hear it at all it's gone from death rattle to silent you've got to love those Germans also I'm still working my way through the suspension changing the standard bushes for poly as the extra suspension travel is knocking the standard bushes out these are the second hand upper rear arms I've just done media blasted old bushes out new bushes in 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyduke Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 It's back. Yes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 12 hours ago, Daisyduke said: It's back. Yes! I try to please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Good to see another update on this! Still keen on following along if you ever feel like knocking up a few of the special components you had to produce! Even just having a play with a PCB design would keep me happy (yes, I am sad haha) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Nice to see a bot more progress mate I've been busy breaking my toys so I'll be back in the Shed rebuilding them soon Keep it coming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Had to laugh at the "turned ignition on and nothing happened..... then the car started to go up" bit. I know that sinking feeling well, so very pleased you had a good result with it being so silent now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 I'd hoped to have finished with the air ride project this year but the loss of my father threw more than a few spanners in the works but without his Diy attitude that seems to have rubbed off on me I probably wouldn't be doing stuff like this so thanks Dad So this is the extent of what i had to do to fit the new air compressor and housing into the spare wheel well you can't even see it when the carpet is down I'm also still refurbishing the suspension and changing all the bushes to poly just did the front upper arms the old ones were on their last legs new ones blasted and fitted with new poly bushes are much better and the thing I bought to cheer me up made things a lot easier so much easier than sodding about with ramps and jacks still haven't fitted the level sensors to the front that's the next job on my list 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 i'm seriously considering investing in Quickjacks.....whats your verdict...good buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Paul K said: i'm seriously considering investing in Quickjacks.....whats your verdict...good buy? depends how much time you spend under your car, I think they're great good quality, good price does what it say's on the tin no complaints here got mine from costco https://www.costco.co.uk/Tyres-Automotive/Automotive/Trolley-Jacks-Axle-Stands/QuickJack-Portable-Automatic-Car-Lift-System-Jack-2268kg-Capacity-Model-BL-5000SLX/p/1268102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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