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Nachtmensch: ZZW30

Discussion in 'The Garage - Member's Show Off Area' started by Nachtmensch, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. CLUTCHONE

    CLUTCHONE Active Member

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    Very Noticeable....

    Its a Very Noticeable Drop,
    Its Not Slammed But
    I'm Sure the Springs Need Time to Settle
    for a Lower Appearance and
    the Ride Comfort should also Improve
    in a Weeks Time... :thumbup:
     
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  2. Nachtmensch

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    so last night my car developed an annoying heat shield rattle. i found which one is causing it, but all the bolts are rusted off. later this week i need to cut them off with a dremel (cutoff wheel is much too big, and i dont have a smaller air powered one yet)

    so i decided to pull my calve cover, paint it, and while the paint was drying i checked ou the spark plugs. they look GREAT! used, but not burning oil, running rich, or any signs of detonation. :D i also checked out the head while the valve cover was off. looks CLEAN! holy crap its clean. low miles + high detergent oil = happy motoring

    anyway, heres my valve cover. before, it was just bare aluminum. i cleaned it up, scuffed it a bit, and layed down about 3 or 4 coats of color, and 3 coats of clear.

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  3. Nachtmensch

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    heres the clutch from the old motor. (which is compatible for the new engine/trans)

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  4. Mikey

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    Cool looking pic
     
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    thanks.

    i may have something quite large coming soon. say, mid/late october. we'll see, we'll see. :)
     
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  6. Nachtmensch

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    inspiration

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  7. JDaM_Driver

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    Nice. Keep up the work.
     
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  8. Daniel

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    Hard top? Get it. :)
     
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  9. Nachtmensch

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    not quite that big. i dont have that kind of money haha
     
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    wing?? body kit?? cf hood??
    :)
     
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  11. Nachtmensch

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    probably something you guys wouldnt expect. just sit tight. i'll update when/if i get it.
     
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  12. Nachtmensch

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    more inspiration :)

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  13. Mikey

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    Hmmm, interestihng...
     
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    All your inspiration pics have a GT wing....is that what you're getting?
     
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    i will eventually. they all have hardtops too, but im not made of money :p
     
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    IDK, I guess I would prefer it without the wing. The cars lines look great as it is. I guess I'm not a fan of GT wings on any car.

    Well if you do get the wing, I think it would need to have an agressive stance and wheels. IMHO of course.
     
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    yeah i know that. wheels and real suspension comes before the wing.

    im not sure i still want the part i was hinting at. id rather spend the money towards suspension or getting further out of debt (better choice financially). here's the part:

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    it's the center one, known as the MSMB (mid-ship member brace). it helps the convertible retain it's strength when cornering and provides a more solid feel.

    but i REALLY want to get coilovers and wheels first. then worry about setting up the rest of my suspension. hell, i could even make these at a later date when i buy a welder (within the next 6 months). im pretty set on the Techno Pro Spirit's/Ohlin's coilovers. they go for 380,000yen. so roughly $3500usd.

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    from there i am fairly confident on some Advan RGII at all corners. (16x8 +38, 10mm spacer in the rear)

    probably white or gold.
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    i built a 03 MR-S in GT4 that's pretty much the outcome i want, but wrong bumpers and lights.
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  19. Daniel

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    What are the weights of the braces and what are they made of? Will the extra rigidity benefits outweigh the extra weights?

    When and where are you ordering the Ohlins from?
     
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  20. Nachtmensch

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    the MSMB weighs about 20 lbs. seems like just about all MR-S guys love them. but, the more track oriented guys swear that properly setup suspension is so much better. cusco makes something similar, but its just known as a "breast plate" (if you look at the center of the brace, you can see the rectangle. the cusco piece is basically this only)

    Japanparts.com has the Ohlins, or can get them at least. i know a few guys over there who may also be able to send them to me. it wont be until spring when i get the coilovers. (though i may just opt for KW Varient 3's because theyre only $1900 :spitdrink: )

    im in no rush with this car. slow build, quality parts.
     
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