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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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Came across this, maybe you've not seen it yet? 22 bucks for the corner light...

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Those are the EXACT ones I just purchased and returned.
They were terrible.
I don't even think they gave me TYC as advertised.
I told them if they found me a perfect pair I would take them.
Thanks though.
And they were $16 last week..

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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gotcha.
Old Feb 1, 2013 | 09:35 AM
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Need some help here.
I have a clutchmasters stage 2 clutch that my mechanic blames for all my problems.
It will not go into gear after swapping out my OEM.
Tried a new slave, the master is new, and it has been bled properly.
He says the throw out bearing is too short.
Shouldn't it work fine with the clutchmasters bearing?


Edit: Fixed. Just needed a different mechanic to look at it. The previous mechanic did not know how to adjust the clutch pedal properly.
Should be picking it up tomorrow morning.

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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Updated my to do list.
Almost all of it done.
Had my first drive in a long time today.
I missed my Maxima; sucks it had to be a drive to Wal-Mart.
I need to road trip and break this clutch in..

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So.....to be installed in no particular order:

Rear main seal for transmission-DONE
Passenger whole axle-DONE
Driverside whole axle~Autozone Gold new-DONE
Clutchmaster stage 2 kit-DONE
Ralco RZ flywheel-DONE
plugs
Pressed polys into lca's-DONE
All FSB polys-DONE
Progress RSB-DONE
Subframe bushings kit-DONE
Grounding kit
All led's~pending arrival
Fogs/brackets/switch-DONE
Oil catch can~seller backed out :/
Otto FSB to clear the new:
NWP spacers

Retroing headlights soon too.-Everything has been sent to Chris~pending arrival
Old Feb 7, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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what did you end up choosing for the retro of the headlights? And you should have received a PM fom someone re: the cornering lights too...
Old Feb 7, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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what did you end up choosing for the retro of the headlights? And you should have received a PM fom someone re: the cornering lights too...
BI-XENON MORIMOTO MINI STAGE III KIT (H1) 35W XB5-5000k with mini gatling gun shroud.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=227
The corner lights the guy was selling were really old as well.
I don't think I would be happy with more 15 year old corners. Thank you though.
The search continues.

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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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Add a Ralco short throw shifter and SSIM to my to do list because racecar.

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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Any Pics of the ride or some engine bay shots....
Old Feb 13, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Any Pics of the ride or some engine bay shots....
Check my album. :P

I've got a different FSTB and a engine cover now. That's about it for visual differences.

Edit: added bay photos.

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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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Retros are shipping on Monday.
Thanks to retrofits-r-us:
http://www.retrofitsrus.webs.com/


Edit: I have tracking!!!!
Should be here by Friday and I should have my car back today or tomorrow.

Edit,Edit:
Retros are here and purdy, but still no car as of 3/20:waiting for parts.

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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I finally have it back AND functioning correctly.

I'm installing the retrofit headlights tomorrow, as well as a few other interior pieces.

I might have a go at drilling out my old ignition and putting in the new one I've had forever.

Tomorrow will be a busy day for my Maxima in the driveway, but I'm going WOT as soon as I'm too anxious...maybe I'll get that out of the way tonight.
Old Apr 4, 2013 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
I finally have it back AND functioning correctly.

I'm installing the retrofit headlights tomorrow, as well as a few other interior pieces.

I might have a go at drilling out my old ignition and putting in the new one I've had forever.

Tomorrow will be a busy day for my Maxima in the driveway, but I'm going Back Seat Fapping as soon as I'm too anxious...maybe I'll get that out of the way tonight.
...keep that to yourself

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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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More pics uploaded to my album.

I left out the fapping pics.
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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Car failed again.
Slack in the push rod makes me think I need to quit trying aftermarket and used OEM slaves.
I guess I'll try a new OEM slave.
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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I'm a little lost here sorry if this sounds stupid I just don't get the point of doing the switch? What do you get out of a $1600 engine swap?
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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I'm a little lost here sorry if this sounds stupid I just don't get the point of doing the switch? What do you get out of a $1600 engine swap?
Clutch related problems.
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Fakie J Farkerton
Clutch related problems.
Oh okay I wasn't bagging on you or anything dude, I'm just a newb as you can see lol
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http://www.klearz.com/nissan.html


This guy also makes the front smooth clear corners for the headlights
Old Apr 6, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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^^Thanks!!
Old Apr 6, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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fakie, mang. I have a pair of jdm cefro clear headlights.

you have dibs.

lemme know
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fakie, mang. I have a pair of jdm cefro clear headlights.

you have dibs.

lemme know
Its what you want in return that scares him
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Its what you want in return that scares him

wat!?! he loves elderberry preserves.
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Originally Posted by litch

wat!?! he loves elderberry preserves.
I herd he liked A1 sauce and Salsa i could be wrong
Old Apr 6, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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I herd he liked A1 sauce and Salsa i could be wrong
Gates BBQ FTMFW.

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Or gummiberry juice.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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I am going to do everything in my power to get my clutch working today.

New OEM slave and push rod to be installed, then the dreaded pedal adjustment.

I. Want. My. Fast. Expensive. Maxima. Back. Now.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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Thanks. I'll report back later tonight in both threads.
I'm determined.
Kinda sucks to see my girl out driving her new 4th gen that costed less than I've put into my car in the past 6 months.
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Yeah, I can imagine. It's ok though mang, you've got the better ride...
Old May 6, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Yeah, I can imagine. It's ok though mang, you've got the better ride...
Thanks. Yeah..her radiator just popped a leak too. Good times.
I think I'll give her mine and get that all aluminum one I've seen on here. Sounds like a good excuse.

UPDATE. Master was leaking in cab/so that's bad, slave has been replaced.
Now waiting on a rockauto master.

I'm going to get this done danm it.
Old May 6, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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the importrp deal on the koyo? Yeah I've heard that's a good one. May want to take a good look at yours...the top of the rad is a weak point, that's probably where hers is spewing from?
Old May 6, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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the importrp deal on the koyo? Yeah I've heard that's a good one. May want to take a good look at yours...the top of the rad is a weak point, that's probably where hers is spewing from?
Yep. Mine is new Napa. Less than a year old with lifetime warranty.
I've swapped the rad 3x~I can do that blindfolded.

I finally figured out how to adjust the clutch pedal; by having the master out I can see that I loosen the nut and use pliers or vice grips to rotate the rod going to the master until it reaches the nut to stop it.

That whole thing had me confused as he!!
It took me taking it out to understand it.
Boy do I feel dumb.

I'm very happy to be doing this myself though.
Should have all along.
I just get easily overwhelmed.
My determination is winning this time.
It helps that shops are always lying to me and screwing me over. That's motivation enough.
Old May 6, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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true. I'm overwhelmed by most mechanical things, myself. Hell, I don't even change my own oil for fear I'll **** something up



And btw you can just type in hell...the filter doesn't do that one
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I have a assortment of large hammers and a swazall with alot of blades im sure we can fix that thing
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I have a assortment of large hammers and a swazall with alot of blades im sure we can fix that thing
I welcome any help, but
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Old May 11, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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What wheels/tires are you running?
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What wheels/tires are you running?
18" g35s with all weather somethings...lol
Usually I would know the tire brand right off, but these came with the wheels.

I heard the rear rub on a bump.

Roll and pull time.

I might have to put the 2k2 wheels on, but these G35s are so damn sexy.
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What wheels/tires are you running?
Kumho Ecsta AST 235/40R18 95H

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Hmm what mods do you have on the 3.5?

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