maltese Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Just ordered the new seatbelts from MSA! Hope they're worth the price. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SIC03D/40-7491 Still waiting, patiently, for the front rotors. Then I just need to find an extra few hours, to install all the goodies. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I think the seat belts are priced pretty fair actually. So long as they are functional they are worth the price lol. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I think the seat belts are priced pretty fair actually. So long as they are functional they are worth the price lol. I agree. So far, I've been very impressed with the parts from MSA. Looking forward to having seatbelts that actually retract! Next, I'll be ordering their push button start. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Dont get me wrong some of their stuff is ridiculously priced. their belts are like a god send compared to the stock ones though. I have to explain to everyone that gets in my Z how the belts work and even then its still a mission lol. Looking good, keep on keepin on. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Snowed pretty good today. Went from the 70's yesterday, to getting 3-4 inches of snow in town, which is at 2300' elevation. Drove the Z home, with no snow chains 'cuz I don't have enough clearance. Did very well, considering. Thursday, I have plans to install the brake parts, and new seatbelts. Will update, with pics. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 And, this morning... Glad it didn't snow much more, last night. Gotta get to work today. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Worked on the brakes today. Got the front buttoned up, no problems... I didn't paint the calipers, just yet. I'm waiting to do some cleaning/painting when the weather is better. I only drive 1/8 mile off the pavement, to my house, but the road is a mess when wet. As for the rear brakes... I got the drums off, after some persuasion, and a little foul language. Then I cut the backing plate off the driver side. Cleaned some corrosion off the hub... Then I installed the rotors and caliper brackets. I ran into a clearance issue here... I'll call Datsun LLC tomorrow, to see if I'm doing something wrong, or if I just need a shim between the hub and rotor. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Talked to Datsun LLC this morning. They said the only time they have had clearance problems, was due to worn bearings or improper torque on the stub axle. I have neither of those problems, so I ordered some 3mm shims, for the rotors. Should fix the issue. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I picked up some seats, from SupDoc the other day. I started test fitting them in the Z tonight. I need to make some brackets, to mount them where I want. Meanwhile, they are in need of some cleaning... One cleaned up, and the other, before cleaning... Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Brakes are almost finished. Just waiting on the spacers, now. I got the calipers mounted up, the brake lines hooked up, and ready to be bled. For that, I am picking up some speed bleeders tonight. Can't wait to drive my Z again. The seats are in the car now. Pretty straight forward. I mounted them as low as I could, without cutting the mounts on the floor. They just barely fit in the Z... Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Spacers showed up today! I bled the brakes last night, so I should have this back on the road tonight. Will post up my impression of the improved braking, tomorrow... Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Drove the Z about 50 miles today. The brakes function normally. To help with the bias, I need to eliminate the restrictors on the rear lines. Afterwards, I'll look into more aggressive pads for the rear, to help balance the braking. Otherwise, I like the feel, better than with the old drums. I'll probably go to a larger master cylinder, down the road. 1 Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks! Getting a lot of compliments on the seats. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Bought a console and MSA fuse box, from Alex Datsun today. Looking forward to these upgrades! I also have an appointment to get the seats shampoo-ed, tomorrow. Then next week the new windshield/seal, and rear glass seal, go in. Slowly but surely making progress... Quote Link to comment
M240Z Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Good progress! Hybridz has a great write up on the Wilwood 1inch master cylinder. I have it in my car along with a 280zx booster and I love it. I'm running stock brakes but it made a huge difference! Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks! The 1" is what I've been looking into. I expect it should give me a much firmer pedal, than my stock unit. Haven't looked into the 280zx booster, yet. I guess I have more reading to do. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Changed the oil and filter today. Went to Lucas motor oil for classic cars, with 2500 PPM Zinc content. That, and a new Bosch filter. When I removed the old filter, I heard something fall into my drain pan. I found a check ball and retainer. After some reading, I learned that it was a bypass, incase the filter were plugged. Some others that have had this issue, replaced the part, or plugged the hole. Not sure which way I'm going to go, just yet. Any input would be appreciated... Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I got a deal on an MSA fuse box, from Alex Datsun. Installed it today, on my lunch break. Out with the old... In with the new... I had to get a 6x32 screw for the main power lead, since the stock screw is larger. Otherwise, it bolted right in. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Been doing a lot of reading about wiper motors lately. The rainy season is just about over here, but I want to be ready for the next go round. Going to pick up a Honda wiper motor for this upgrade... click me The primer got me through winter, and into spring, but it's wearing thin. Today I ordered some paint from Rapco Parts. Current issue Marine Corps lusterless forest green. This paint is very durable, and should keep the Z protected, for the time being. Otherwise, the Z has been running great. I love driving this car! Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Today, I did a coolant flush, with Prestone Super Flush. The coolant I drained was pretty clean, but after running the flush through, some of the hidden crud came out. Sort of a watered down iced tea color. I put a new 180 degree thermostat in, some Red Line Water Wetter, and coolant. The temp gauge runs slightly above half, but not sure how accurate it is. Also, my paint showed up, so I'm a little antsy to get to work on it. No pics today, since my Flickr is being a pain. Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Picked up a driver side fender today. I'm going to get it installed, and try to get the paint done Friday. I also picked up a Spook style air dam, from a buddy. Looking forward to getting it all done! Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted May 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Took the old fender off today. Broke a few rusty bolts, in the process. I've got to clean up the replacement, then get it installed. I ordered some BRE style stripes, in vinyl, from Crackerjack69 too. Can't wait to get it all done! Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Flickr is cooperating..... finally! Fender off... Quote Link to comment
maltese Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 And back on... Just need to sand and prime it in the next couple days, then find time for paint. Quote Link to comment
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