nuclear_z Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 oh these were broken a while back, but didnt think it was as bad as it is.... At any rate a new alternater cant be too expensive right? Quote
nedloh312 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Heya NuclearZ, Just wondering what central locking kit your used? I am looking at a Rhino one for 70$ from eBay but i dunno... Do you remember what you used / where you got it? Quote
Aaron Neubauer Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Any chance of getting pics/info on the front brake setup? Quote
Jospef Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 Nice progress on this thing. Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's all done . Quote
nuclear_z Posted April 15, 2009 Author Posted April 15, 2009 Cheers I have a bosch alternator on the car, and since posting that it was dodgey I have had it rebuilt... As with all things old, i fix the laternator because it wasnt charging properly and guess what happens next... The wiring to the alternator that "stimulates" it into charging (the warning light circuit) has gone bad somewhere.... so my newly rebuilt alternator isnt doing shit! Now I have to stick my head up under the dash to fix it all.... Except, I dont know whats gone wrong... Definately am going to install a volt guage to find out what the hell is going on.... Quote
nuclear_z Posted April 16, 2009 Author Posted April 16, 2009 i thought slitting my wrists might be more fun Then I realised that if do that, the job will never end... At least once I find the problem it will be solved Quote
nuclear_z Posted April 16, 2009 Author Posted April 16, 2009 indeed, then again, for a big fat bastard like me, crawling under the steering wheel to look at electrics is like climbing into a straight jacket, i cant move Back on topic: I have found out a way to excite the alternator into charging! You use a test light and clip the end onto the positive (charge) outlet on the back of the alternator... Then, you touch the tip onto the warning light connection on the back This makes it feel all warm and fuzzy, then it starts winking at you and charging *forgive the rant* Giving blood makes head go weak... Quote
nuclear_z Posted April 16, 2009 Author Posted April 16, 2009 Problem solved! Put wriggled off connector back onto charge light and it works On another note, I bought a new gear shift gaiter and am going to finish off my centre console (I hope) in the coming week or two... Quote
nuclear_z Posted April 27, 2009 Author Posted April 27, 2009 Major Progress!!!! I have finally pulled my finger out and finished my centre console. I am reasonably happy with how it turned out. I must admit I rushed the end stages a little more then I should, but I was terrified I would get stuck for time and wait another almost 5 months to finish it..... Let me know if people are interested in a write up about how I did it, but I think its pretty straight forward. here is some progress and final pics... I will be adding my new leather shift boot and reinstalling the alloy trim and ash tray this afternoon and will get some more pics for people then. Quote
nuclear_z Posted April 27, 2009 Author Posted April 27, 2009 Okie Dokie. What section do u want me to put it in? Quote
stevo_gj Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 I agree, I'd love to see a write up on this Quote
Mr240z Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 Thomas your the man....When do you want me to drop off my Zed for a make over.... Great job mate.. Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted April 27, 2009 Moderators Posted April 27, 2009 Thomas your the man....When do you want me to drop off my Zed for a make over.... Great job mate.. Make that two...it'll be worth the drive! Quote
Mr240z Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 Hey Dimitri, You mexicans have the Rev...His your Bob the Builder. Leave Thomas to us Sydney boys.....We need all the help we can get. Quote
C.A.R. Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 We need all the help we can get. Amen to that Quote
nuclear_z Posted April 27, 2009 Author Posted April 27, 2009 Thanks for all the comments guys! And girl I don't know what the longevity of this fix will be like, I would do a whole lot different if I do another. Suprisingly it probably only took 5 hours work, though I did rush the final stages more then I should have. For those on a tight budget or scared of he silly money good condition consoles are going for, this may be an answer, it probably cost me $75 bucks of materials I should be able to put together a how to tomorrow, if anyone has suggestions I'd love to hear them! Quote
Mr240z Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Amen to that Your even starting to sound like the Rev.... Amen Brother Lurch and may the big fella upstairs look over you and guide you though your RB conversion... Quote
nuclear_z Posted April 30, 2009 Author Posted April 30, 2009 Hmmm, as long as we have a car preacher the world is ok Sorry about not getting the how to up, work has been crazy busy. Will do soon. Quote
nuclear_z Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 I thought I would stick some before and after shots of the interior from when I bought it, till now Next thing to do interior wise is fit the aircon system I have bought (mainly the heater atm), and find some nice black leather sports seats to go in... That and a sub into the passenger rear guard (molded fiberglass box) Quote
nuclear_z Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 Not sure. I dont know what seats will fit, havent done any searching at all... Thinking some nice leather mazda rx7 (series 6,7, seats, or maybe some GTR seats and have them re-trimmed... I would like to keep it nissan based but expense... Maybe even go down the recaro/cobra/sparco/bride seat road, but again, big money there. Quote
nuclear_z Posted May 5, 2009 Author Posted May 5, 2009 Oh, they arent the first priority I will be fitting the full aircon and sound deadening the whole car before the seats come into play Quote
RBZ 260 Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 r32 gtr ones would be nice but still fetch good money. plus retrim end up costly. my favourite seats are Bride but again like GTR can be exy. btw the car looks so much better now and great work on the console. im going the same path for mine just need to find time to do it. Quote
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