Intricate's Mod Thread - A Detailed Journey
#92
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Are you the guy with the ZZ Top beard? That's a nice beard.
#94
[QUOTE =blnewt;3885210]So are you back to the shop today?
Sounds like you have a good crew over there, these kind of mods rarely go without any hiccups and yours seem pretty minor. Time was running thin and you were probably real close to a full bleed.
How much actual clearance did you have between the SSR spokes and the top of the caliper and from the inner barrel to the side of the caliper?
Just curious so when the times comes to recommend them in the future
Thanks C![/QUOTE]
Brad I am actually sitting at the airport in Dallas on my way to Florida. I just got the ok to push the video through so I wanted to at least get it out there so you guys could see it. I will make sure they get all the answers to those questions as soon as I get back this coming weekend.
Sounds like you have a good crew over there, these kind of mods rarely go without any hiccups and yours seem pretty minor. Time was running thin and you were probably real close to a full bleed.
How much actual clearance did you have between the SSR spokes and the top of the caliper and from the inner barrel to the side of the caliper?
Just curious so when the times comes to recommend them in the future
Thanks C![/QUOTE]
Brad I am actually sitting at the airport in Dallas on my way to Florida. I just got the ok to push the video through so I wanted to at least get it out there so you guys could see it. I will make sure they get all the answers to those questions as soon as I get back this coming weekend.
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Did you get the brakes bled out today or are you just gimping around until you can get back there?
BTW, you seem to be one hellofa texting machine, and pretty good at setting up videos
I had to ROTFLOL about googling the ZZ top reference, must be nice to be so young
Keep the updates coming.
#96
LOL, got a bit dizzy watching that but looks like a great shop, very clean, organized and the other cars show that they work on quality vehicles.
Did you get the brakes bled out today or are you just gimping around until you can get back there?
BTW, you seem to be one hellofa texting machine, and pretty good at setting up videos
I had to ROTFLOL about googling the ZZ top reference, must be nice to be so young
Keep the updates coming.
Did you get the brakes bled out today or are you just gimping around until you can get back there?
BTW, you seem to be one hellofa texting machine, and pretty good at setting up videos
I had to ROTFLOL about googling the ZZ top reference, must be nice to be so young
Keep the updates coming.
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#100
Very nice thread indeed.
I am in the research mode to buy me a G37S coupe by Sept 2015.
Coming from Rx7 / Rx8 world so I know the importance of researching and learning from other's experiences and mistakes.
Your thread seems to be precise and to the point, loving it keep up the good work and all the best.
Cheers,
I am in the research mode to buy me a G37S coupe by Sept 2015.
Coming from Rx7 / Rx8 world so I know the importance of researching and learning from other's experiences and mistakes.
Your thread seems to be precise and to the point, loving it keep up the good work and all the best.
Cheers,
#101
Just got back about an hour ago. The trip was fun. Was doing an Information Security Risk Analyst course...was more fun than I anticipated. Either way, it's good to be back.
Sounds like a plan to me. Wish you the best in your searching, and definitely keep us updated on the purchase and any mods.
Lots of goodies came in while I was gone. For some reason, I ordered McGard SplineDrive 12 x 1.25 but received the 1.5...so will need to ship those back. The other stuff looks golden though.
These pictures are terrible and I will obviously take more when I get everything out of the package and laid out for install. I still need to get some solid exhaust idle/WOT sounds for the comparison vid. Should be nice since I'll have the CAI on there by itself, and then the exhaust...so there will be the three to compare. Stock/CAI/CAI+RHFC+CBE. Because we have John to share what the car sounds like with SRI+RHFC... At least I think that's what you have, right? Eh...
Very nice thread indeed.
I am in the research mode to buy me a G37S coupe by Sept 2015.
Coming from Rx7 / Rx8 world so I know the importance of researching and learning from other's experiences and mistakes.
Your thread seems to be precise and to the point, loving it keep up the good work and all the best.
Cheers,
I am in the research mode to buy me a G37S coupe by Sept 2015.
Coming from Rx7 / Rx8 world so I know the importance of researching and learning from other's experiences and mistakes.
Your thread seems to be precise and to the point, loving it keep up the good work and all the best.
Cheers,
Lots of goodies came in while I was gone. For some reason, I ordered McGard SplineDrive 12 x 1.25 but received the 1.5...so will need to ship those back. The other stuff looks golden though.
These pictures are terrible and I will obviously take more when I get everything out of the package and laid out for install. I still need to get some solid exhaust idle/WOT sounds for the comparison vid. Should be nice since I'll have the CAI on there by itself, and then the exhaust...so there will be the three to compare. Stock/CAI/CAI+RHFC+CBE. Because we have John to share what the car sounds like with SRI+RHFC... At least I think that's what you have, right? Eh...
#102
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Have you given thought to the bracket color on that FSTB?
Had mine stripped and powder coated metallic black. Not saying you should or shouldn't do anything with it, just pointing out something you might not have considered. Although, you do have a Blue Slate Car... IDK.
Maybe it's too soon to think about engine bay details.
Had mine stripped and powder coated metallic black. Not saying you should or shouldn't do anything with it, just pointing out something you might not have considered. Although, you do have a Blue Slate Car... IDK.
Maybe it's too soon to think about engine bay details.
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#103
Have you given thought to the bracket color on that FSTB?
Had mine stripped and powder coated metallic black. Not saying you should or shouldn't do anything with it, just pointing out something you might not have considered. Although, you do have a Blue Slate Car... IDK.
Maybe it's too soon to think about engine bay details.
Had mine stripped and powder coated metallic black. Not saying you should or shouldn't do anything with it, just pointing out something you might not have considered. Although, you do have a Blue Slate Car... IDK.
Maybe it's too soon to think about engine bay details.
Hopefully by the end of next week I'll have the following complete:
Brakes fully functional, CAI, Swaybars, Strut Bar, Tire mount/balance (road force).
The wheels and tires will probably wait another week or two before they go on...but they will be sitting in the den until then, and I'll be sure to get some pics.
Hey John and Brad....what do you think of these? Yes, I know I'm copying you John....but hey, great taste deserves repeating. Trending is your thing haha.
So these are the ones you got John...I like them, and was going to get them.
Amazon.com: McGard 65554CN Chrome SplineDrive Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.25 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels: Automotive
But then...........out of nowhere...........these showed up as an alternative option.
Amazon.com: McGard 65554BCC Chrome With Blue Cap SplineDrive Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.25 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels: Automotive
I said to myself "Carl, these look pretty close to the blue you need in your life. That blue has the potential to offset the silver calipers and wheels sufficiently. If you don't buy those, you will probably die." So now I am torn...what do you guys think?
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Hey John and Brad....what do you think of these? Yes, I know I'm copying you John....but hey, great taste deserves repeating. Trending is your thing haha.
So these are the ones you got John...I like them, and was going to get them.
Amazon.com: McGard 65554CN Chrome SplineDrive Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.25 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels: Automotive
But then...........out of nowhere...........these showed up as an alternative option.
Amazon.com: McGard 65554BCC Chrome With Blue Cap SplineDrive Wheel Installation Kit (M12 x 1.25 Thread Size) - For 5 Lug Wheels: Automotive
I said to myself "Carl, these look pretty close to the blue you need in your life. That blue has the potential to offset the silver calipers and wheels sufficiently. If you don't buy those, you will probably die." So now I am torn...what do you guys think?
Also if you follow my rotor slot recommendation in the PM I think that will break up the silver pretty well too
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The overall design of the McGards is really excellent. Quality stuff, good price, and the two-piece floating aluminum design has a lot of appeal. Ditto for the (also relative) security of the McGard-only spline drive socket.