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Old 10-30-11, 08:19 PM
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USE www.rockauto.com!!!!

Same dorman arms, half the price of that link...
Old 10-30-11, 09:50 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Front-Uppe...sories&vxp=mtr


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Old 10-31-11, 02:23 AM
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before cheaping out on new arms read up on how many guys had problems with the new aftermarket arms not seating correctly by using the wrong style ball joint.
Old 10-31-11, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
before cheaping out on new arms read up on how many guys had problems with the new aftermarket arms not seating correctly by using the wrong style ball joint.
K. Good to know. Thanks man.
Old 11-05-11, 12:50 PM
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Back glass. $150 from a 90 LS400 from a junk yard and $70 to install.


Before

After

18inch 350Z Rims. Got for $200. Going to put these on next spring/summer. Dont know what color I want to paint/powder coat. I was thinking white.

Old 11-05-11, 04:26 PM
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great progress man!
Old 11-05-11, 05:18 PM
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Nice! Cars coming along great!
Old 02-03-12, 09:18 AM
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Update -

Car was down for a lil bit due to one of the two ignition coils going bad. Easy and cheap fix.

Been driving her everyday to work.



Got the 350Z rims mounted and balance last night. Picked up a used set of 18inch tires. All are 235 width. Lil big for the front but no rubbing issues with the suspension. Lil rubbing when the car is turned sharply.

Sorry ****ty night time cell pics.


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Old 02-16-12, 09:37 AM
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Just picked up a new Coolant Temp Sensor. Plan on puting that in tonight along with fabing up some type of an Intake. Bought one of those cheap Ricers filters from Auto Zone. lol

Also got new front rotors with pads. I think the right front rotor is crack cus teh front end if skaking bad when brakes are applied.

Ill post pics when im done with the work.
Old 02-16-12, 11:17 AM
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Most likely warped rotor(s) but not cracked. You can have a machine shop turn them down for cheap as long as they are not too thin.
Old 02-16-12, 11:29 AM
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nice work looks good with the wheels with a little drop, i think you should leave the color alone or maybe powder coat it in a grey metallic color or something darker
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Awesome.I just picked up a 93 SC400 for $1000 needs some interior parts,seats re-done and paint job.Other then that I'm happy with it!
Old 02-16-12, 01:22 PM
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Default ECT sensor 89422-20010

Originally Posted by AirForceRa
Just picked up a new Coolant Temp Sensor. Plan on puting that in tonight.
Are you referring to ECT sensor (Engine Coolant Temp) # 89422-20010 ? Are you getting poor MPG now, that why the new sensor? Please let us know before/after MPG you get with new sensor.

You did the great job putting this car back together. I like the silver color too. Wish I had your skills and great attitude.
Old 06-22-12, 09:39 AM
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traded 350Z rims for buddies 2010 18inch Maxima rims



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