G50 + 2JZ + Radiused Fenders + Euroline SL's = The new build thread :)

This car will be a demo for my business. In an effort to do something fun and fresh we thought long and hard to figure out something that would meet all of our needs and catch peoples attaention at shows. 

Being a big fan a VIP stuff we decided to go that route this time, with a small twist... haha The car is an Infiniti Q45, that will be powered by a single turbo 2JZ-GTE. The goal is to build a VIP car that isn't the typical "drop and wheels" deal which has become the norm among US VIP cars. 

The plans are the following: 2JZ swap, 67mm turbo, Custom Air Suspension, Radisued Fenders with custom flares, Aimgain Euro Edition Aero, Work Euroline SL's etc. 

Here's an idea on what we'll be doing with the fenders/inspiration behind the build:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/gf_11_a01.jpg[/IMG]


We will concentrate on getting the engine running first. If you have some doubt the car will get completed check out our last DEMO car (finished is 3 weeks, long story..lol):

[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4906229923_5807a42082_b.jpg[/img]

[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4906184703_7f5fba66a2_b.jpg[/img]



So enjoy the build thread. I apologize again for the picture quality.... 



Getting ready to pull the factory engine:
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Engine Removed, and ABS Removed:
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Pretty much everything removed..lol 
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Prep'd for paint, just needs taping. The bay will be sprayed BMW Carbon Black:
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Picked up a nice 2JZ from the guys at JSpecAuto 
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Staying true to VIP form we'll be keeping the auto trans:
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These guys however will be coming off:
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Intake manifold and valve covers will be getting PC'd flat black, while the coil cover will be painted BMW Carbon Black
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Turbo test fit:
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Lower Intake Manifold back from PC:
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Cleaned the head up while the IM was off:
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We will be using a Tial wastegate and BOV for this build:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-22.jpg[/IMG]


More to come tonight, we'll be getting the car back from the painter this afternoon. 

Thanks for checking it out guys!

Very interesting. Subscribed

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Had to pick this up early this morning so the painter could get it out of his bay and it wouldn't be sitting out in the snow with no hood:

Once again with the crappy pics:
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Just finished untaping everything, the wiring harness will be re wrapped in fresh etape shortly, and then it's time for the engine to be installed!

Wowzas!

i am interested in this. Ive always wanted to this to my y33. i have 2j-s13/gs/1j-sc300. all toyota powered cars regardless of make/model lol. best of luck to you my friend, but who needs luck when you have "SKILLS".

Unique for sure!  Goodluck on the build, looking forward to seeing the end result.

:eek2:  Subscribed!

I saw that Z32 at the sumospeed meet. Can't wait till this new project is done.

I'm curious what will happen with the rear portion of the drivetrain when you run that much power (2JZ with 67mm thru an auto should be good for what, 600-700whp?) Do you guys plan to change anything behind the transmission? (driveshaft, diff, axles, etc)? Definately going to be watching this to see what happens. I know there are some other guys that run alot of power in their G50's (I'm pretty sure someone put a turbo on the v8), I'm wondering if the stock stuff can handle it!!

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;360384]I'm curious what will happen with the rear portion of the drivetrain when you run that much power (2JZ with 67mm thru an auto should be good for what, 600-700whp?) Do you guys plan to change anything behind the transmission? (driveshaft, diff, axles, etc)? Definately going to be watching this to see what happens. I know there are some other guys that run alot of power in their G50's (I'm pretty sure someone put a turbo on the v8), I'm wondering if the stock stuff can handle it!![/QUOTE]

The rear end is basically identical to the Z32.. Only difference is the Diff which is a R200 not a R230 like the ttz's but they are plenty stout enough. 

The auto trans will fail long before the rear end. We will be making 450-500whp.

Wow.  Good luck with the project.  That Z32 is badass.

I hate you for this, cuz I had been brainstorming doing this swap for the past year lol. I have to step my game up now on my q. :( you are straight killin it.

[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;360416]I hate you for this, cuz I had been brainstorming doing this swap for the past year lol. I have to step my game up now on my q. :( you are straight killin it.[/QUOTE]

The more the merrier! Seriously if you need any help with the swap just lmk!

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;360417]The more the merrier! Seriously if you need any help with the swap just lmk![/QUOTE]

Just make 2 of everything for that swap so I can get it in for Wekfest. :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;360419]Just make 2 of everything for that swap so I can get it in for Wekfest. :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

hahah if you are seriously interested, send Ben @ Freed Engineering an e-mail asap.. He made the mounts for me and he would be glad to make another set, but the engine is going to go in very soon. I can ship him back the mounts so he can copy them for you. He can also do the wiring for you. 

We seriously couldn't have done this without him. He did the mounts and wiring on our Z as well.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;360420]hahah if you are seriously interested, send Ben @ Freed Engineering an e-mail asap.. He made the mounts for me and he would be glad to make another set, but the engine is going to go in very soon. I can ship him back the mounts so he can copy them for you. He can also do the wiring for you. 

We seriously couldn't have done this without him. He did the mounts and wiring on our Z as well.[/QUOTE]

Aight Ill send him an email right now.

edit: just sent it. What was his turn around time on the wiring harness? or is he working on it right now?

badass, cant wait to see more =)

I've seen Ben's work with the 2JZ Cressida and S14. Pretty Sick!

Please do it right.  

I hope you guys have done your homework and continue to.  I've seen way too many hopes and dreams from people not in the know...9/10 times they come up short.

So please be that 1/10.

wow, nice plans! looks promissing so far.

im only shocked to see that u decided to keep it auto trans.

GL

F**k yeah!

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;360291]Being a big fan a VIP stuff we decided to go that route this time, with a small twist... haha The car is an Infiniti Q45, that will be powered by a single turbo 2JZ-GTE. The goal is to build a VIP car that isn't the typical "drop and wheels" deal which has become the norm among US VIP cars.[/QUOTE]
 
i'm semi-offended buy this whole statement but still interested in anything g50 related. let's see what you got.

[QUOTE=elpresidente;360456]Please do it right.  

I hope you guys have done your homework and continue to.  I've seen way too many hopes and dreams from people not in the know...9/10 times they come up short.

So please be that 1/10.[/QUOTE]

I'm only assuming you are reffering to the fenders. Which is the only thing that will be a challenge with this project. Everything else we have done before. The fenders will be new territory for us, and I have done an insane amount of research on what it takes to do it correctly. It's either going to turn out awesome, or horrible... haha 

Also I should add, the fenders won't be touched untill the Areo gets here. Which may hold the project up for this year. If the Areo doesn't arrive untill March, then the fenders won't get done untill later. 

[QUOTE=simpl cb7;360455]I've seen Ben's work with the 2JZ Cressida and S14. Pretty Sick![/QUOTE]

Yup, he's awesome. 

[QUOTE=NET;360462]im only shocked to see that u decided to keep it auto trans.

GL[/QUOTE]

Why? I don't want to shift this car.. haha 

[QUOTE=BLKonBLK98;360486]i'm semi-offended buy this whole statement but still interested in anything g50 related. let's see what you got.[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure why? It wasn't intended to offend anyone.

Very nice. I love seeing all out builds like this.  Can your friend Ben assist in making mounts for other engines going into different chasis?  Or is it typically just 2jz drop ins?

I think it might be because many of us DON'T do the norm.  To me this build sounds like what a lot of us have done (and gone far beyond)..but most that aren't as into it don't.  Make sense?

We like to see that it's planned as such, just make execution on point.

[QUOTE=jeebus;360494]Very nice. I love seeing all out builds like this.  Can your friend Ben assist in making mounts for other engines going into different chasis?  Or is it typically just 2jz drop ins?[/QUOTE]

He can do pretty much anything: [url]www.freedengineering.com[/url] 

[QUOTE=elpresidente;360497]I think it might be because many of us DON'T do the norm.  To me this build sounds like what a lot of us have done (and gone far beyond)..but most that aren't as into it don't.  Make sense?

We like to see that it's planned as such, just make execution on point.[/QUOTE]

I've been around the VIP scene for quite sometime. It seems the trend in general these days to slam a car with aggressive wheels and walk away from it. 

Certianly there are plenty of guys in the US who are not the norm and have built amazing cars. It just seems there are so many more people that "arn't as into it" these days building VIP cars. Like I said the statement wasn't meant to offend.

Understood, and my post was just meant for clarification.  I didn't feel you meant to upset anyone...and believe me, you aren't alone in feeling the way you do.  Several of us have done mods which most people would never even notice since they were done not to make the car more radical appearing through the actual mod, but for what the mod enabled us to do with the car.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;360492]I'm not sure why? It wasn't intended to offend anyone.[/QUOTE]
 
no worries, i was just twi (typing while intoxicated).

Just curious will the entire build be done at freedengineering ?

[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;360422]Aight Ill send him an email right now.

edit: just sent it. What was his turn around time on the wiring harness? or is he working on it right now?[/QUOTE]

I am personally driving 2.5 hours to deliver the mounts to Ben tomorrow for him to make your set. You better buy these!! lol

He did the Z harness in a week. I would assume it'll be the same on this. 

[QUOTE=simpl cb7;360578]Just curious will the entire build be done at freedengineering ?[/QUOTE]

No, the car was only there a week for the mounts to be made and for him to get some measurements on the harness.

Where you getting fender work done?

Also, trade me your air system for my fortune coilovers =)

Very interesting. I too have thought about this swap. Glad to see someone try and tackle it on the G50. Aimgain Euro kit too? Damn...Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't recall a G50 state side with that kit. Well on the VSC boards in the US at least. I've seen Sessions but not the Aimgain. My favorite kit by far for the G50. As someday I will get that kit for my car too. Anyways, have you decided on the wheel size? Cause the Garage Freedom G50 is rockin 20's. Which "in my opinion" only look good cause of the fender work and fender line being raised up higher plus being slammed. Just curious that's all. 
 
Please keep us updated with a lot of progression pics and stuff. Can't wait. :thumbsup:

[QUOTE=simpl cb7;360622]Where you getting fender work done?

Also, trade me your air system for my fortune coilovers =)[/QUOTE]

I'll be directing my body guy on the fender work. I'll probably be doing much of the cutting and measuring, and he'll be doing the welding and body work. 

I might take you up on that trade. I have been considering switching from air to coilovers with a cup kit. Let me get the air installed and see see how it rides at the height i'll need it to be at. 



[QUOTE=jj702s1;360651]Very interesting. I too have thought about this swap. Glad to see someone try and tackle it on the G50. Aimgain Euro kit too? Damn...Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't recall a G50 state side with that kit. Well on the VSC boards in the US at least. I've seen Sessions but not the Aimgain. My favorite kit by far for the G50. As someday I will get that kit for my car too. Anyways, have you decided on the wheel size? Cause the Garage Freedom G50 is rockin 20's. Which "in my opinion" only look good cause of the fender work and fender line being raised up higher plus being slammed. Just curious that's all. 
 
Please keep us updated with a lot of progression pics and stuff. Can't wait. :thumbsup:[/QUOTE]


Yes, the Garage Freedom car is running 20" wheels. Our car will more than likely have 19's, but we'll see. Fenders will be designed around the wheels.

Ron - 

I dropped these off at Freed Engineering for you today. I sat in traffic for 4 hours.. so you better finish this swap and get your car on the road!!

A huge thanks to Ben at Freed Engineering for these mounts!!

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-25.jpg[/IMG]

NOOOIIIICE

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;360768]Ron - 

I dropped these off at Freed Engineering for you today. I sat in traffic for 4 hours.. so you better finish this swap and get your car on the road!!

A huge thanks to Ben at Freed Engineering for these mounts!!
[/QUOTE]

Thank you kind sir. :bigok:

Yea i hate driving through the DMV area. I try to stay on the backroads and avoid any major highways as much as I can. 

Those look pretty Diesel! I hope Ben has a template cause I'm fixing to pick up a set pretty soon.

[QUOTE=simpl cb7;360832]Yea i hate driving through the DMV area. I try to stay on the backroads and avoid any major highways as much as I can. 

Those look pretty Diesel! I hope Ben has a template cause I'm fixing to pick up a set pretty soon.[/QUOTE]

Well then you better call him asap! haha I think he is shipping mine back today.

Ok, so wait a minute .... everyone with G50's is swapping in 2JZ's?? !!!!??? :hyper3:

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;360897]Ok, so wait a minute .... everyone with G50's is swapping in 2JZ's?? !!!!??? :hyper3:[/QUOTE]

Ive had my q45 sitting way too long because of that dumbass vh/autotranny and I would like to enjoy my car now. What better than with a motor that can handle stupid amounts of power and aftermarket support up the ass?

Definately! I'm not gonna disagree. I'm just trippn that so many people are doing this at the same time. It's a good thing!! I'm interested to see how the swap goes for you guys....

cant wait till this is done. props to you guys!!!!

I love how the Z turned out.  Followed the build on 300ZXClub.

Looks to be a pretty unique car when its all said and done.

subscribing...I like powa with style. :giggity:

Excited to see some updates!  Like the idea of a big VIP 2J slug.

Sounds like an awesome project! Looking at the previous pics...the rest should be a cake walk.

is dressupbolts.com your business?

[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;360917]Ive had my q45 sitting way too long because of that dumbass vh/autotranny and I would like to enjoy my car now. What better than with a motor that can handle stupid amounts of power and aftermarket support up the ass?[/QUOTE]
 You'll still have an auto trans that will only handle ~450HP... :shrug:

sick build, subscribed!

[QUOTE=Caoboy;361411]You'll still have an auto trans that will only handle ~450HP... :shrug:[/QUOTE]


Who said I was using the auto trans?

6 spd ftw! ^^^

Looks to be a promising build.  Can't wait to see it done.  If you keep the car for long enough, bring it out to a meet or car show in the spring.  The VIP scene is slowly but surely growing on the east

[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;361427]Who said I was using the auto trans?[/QUOTE]
 
 
w00t! V160 FTW.

[QUOTE=ni5mo240;361431]6 spd ftw! ^^^[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Caoboy;361435]w00t! V160 FTW.[/QUOTE]

I wish lol. I have an R154.

[QUOTE=bFreed;361347]Excited to see some updates!  Like the idea of a big VIP 2J slug.[/QUOTE]

:) 

[QUOTE=DriftGirl;361368]Sounds like an awesome project! Looking at the previous pics...the rest should be a cake walk.[/QUOTE]

Maybe not that easy, but it'll get done! 

[QUOTE=BLKonBLK98;361406]is dressupbolts.com your business?[/QUOTE]

Yes sir 

[QUOTE=Caoboy;361411]You'll still have an auto trans that will only handle ~450HP... :shrug:[/QUOTE]

450whp is more than enough. 

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;361432]Looks to be a promising build.  Can't wait to see it done.  If you keep the car for long enough, bring it out to a meet or car show in the spring.  The VIP scene is slowly but surely growing on the east[/QUOTE]

We plan on keeping this car for at least a year or two. It's main purpose in life will be attending shows, I'm sure we will see you next year! 



Update! 

Engine got set in this evening! 
(yay for stupid cell phone pics)
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Auto with a 2JZ is not a total loss. I have a friend that runs 2JZ and Auto for drag racing in a MKIV and ran in the 10's with around 600-700whp (can't remember if it was a single 67 or a single 72). He preferred it because he could launch on boost (upgraded torque converter with a high stall speed). But anyway, there is a Toyota Built Automatic Transmission you can buy that will handle more power, and then there is also the conversion to the GM TH400 (3 speed, but can add overdrive with the addon) for the really high power levels. I always thought the 6 speed was the most fun to drive, but for a VIP build, Auto sounds good!!

subscribed!!!

Cant wait to see you do those fenders!

bodyyyy

spic and span! (hella cleannnn!) 
*subscribed*

Can't wait to see updates!

Working on updates! It's been tough to get some time to work on it, but the engine is in and we are starting to bolt things back in it/on it.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;362938]Working on updates! It's been tough to get some time to work on it, but the engine is in and we are starting to bolt things back in it/on it.[/QUOTE]

staying posted! does it look like the build will be done by the sumospeed meet?

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;361511]Auto with a 2JZ is not a total loss. I have a friend that runs 2JZ and Auto for drag racing in a MKIV and ran in the 10's with around 600-700whp (can't remember if it was a single 67 or a single 72). He preferred it because he could launch on boost (upgraded torque converter with a high stall speed). But anyway, there is a Toyota Built Automatic Transmission you can buy that will handle more power, and then there is also the conversion to the GM TH400 (3 speed, but can add overdrive with the addon) for the really high power levels. I always thought the 6 speed was the most fun to drive, but for a VIP build, Auto sounds good!![/QUOTE]
At the moment the best(?) auto upgrade for a 2JZ would probably be the TMS one, especially if you aren't going for stupid amounts of power (1000+hp). After that it's Powerglide/modded TH400 all day.
Here: [url]http://www.titanmotorsports.com/tmsst2suautr.html[/url]

But the question in my mind is, who's gonna be the first baller with a fully built VIP ride to go in to 10's in the drag strip :bowrofl:

Sick build!

But I wouldn't say that the norm in the vip scene is a drop and wheels. There is a tonne of boosted Lexus GS putting down pretty dirty numbers.

Yea, it will have everything but the areo and fenders done by sumospeed.... kinda sux, but the aero won't arrive in time. 

Ok, We haven't done enough lately on this car. The rush became a little pointless since we will not be getting the aero in time for this season. However, we managed to get the A/C line figured out, and the new P/S lines as well as test fit the new turbo and manifold (which doesn't fit). The compressor housing hits the first runner, so we'll be using Brett Hamilton to fix this issue along with changing the wastegate flange. 

We will have to use one Infiniti connection and one Toyota connection on each of these lines, then polish them :) :
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Same deal with the P/S Line:
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So Far:
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We will have better pictures + more work done soon hopefully! Stay tuned for updates.

Awesome. I'm really glad that someone who knows what they are doing is getting it done before my dumbass attempted it. :smiley-rofl:

[QUOTE=Juzzo;363268]But the question in my mind is, who's gonna be the first baller with a fully built VIP ride to go in to 10's in the drag strip :bowrofl:[/QUOTE]

Hahahaha!!! For real!! Man thats gonna take some experimentation!!! But I wouldnt doubt it!! To run that fast gonna need traction, so stretched tires and negative camber works against it. But if someone were to slap on a set of proper Drag Radials and still be considered VIP .... then it's game on!! The fender mods people do in this scene would compliment some fatty's in the rear (and I'm not talkn bout chicks)!! I can easily see 315's fitting (tucked) in the rear of VIP cars with fenderwork... but the question will remain .... how far could you take it and still be considered VIP??? I can't answer that one ....

Awesome thread!

Pulled the engine back out to run the new brake lines. The old ABS and Traction Control system were removed simply because of how much they cluttered the engine bay. 
We will be using the following brake system:

Stock Booster
Z32 1 1/16 BMC 
Custom non-ABS Lines
Brembo STI Calipers (Front)
Z32 Calipers Rear 
EVO Front Rotors

We got all of the lines done yesterday except one of the rear lines. I think we will end up pulling them all off and painting them black, but I'm not sure how that will turn out... anyway:

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[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-31.jpg[/IMG]

The tee here will be removed and painted, rubber grommets will be installed in the fender well where the lines penetrate:
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All the goodies I like to do when I have access..well done.  It's the little things that can mean a lot.  Details...

Funny, I am about to to the STI/EVO brake setup. Car is looking good.

bump for updates

[QUOTE=eyedea;364744]bump for updates[/QUOTE]

Ask and you shall receive! 

Got some work done on this thing.. Still a lot to do! 

Reinstalled the engine, ran the fuel lines, got the brakes working (no leaks!!), mounted the new trans cooler, ran trans cooler lines, etc.. 

Here's a crappy pic of the PC'd Valve Covers, Intake Mani, and painted Coil Cover:

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-33.jpg[/IMG]


More to come!!

Lookin good!

nice. cant wait to see more. whats your power goals?

I like where you are taking this and love the inspiration q.

[QUOTE=5t341tH;365187]nice. cant wait to see more. whats your power goals?[/QUOTE]

450-500 WHP

[QUOTE=NELSON09;365189]I like where you are taking this and love the inspiration q.[/QUOTE]

Thanks!

I spent some quality time with just me and the Q today :) I got the radiator situation figured out, I'll be running the OEM G50 radiator and custom lines. The OEM radiator is huge, so it should be more than sufficient to cool the new engine. I made up some custom Radiator hoses as well and got everything mocked up.  

I also managed to figure out the heater hoses, and get them installed. 

All little stuff but necessary. Getting close to first start time!

Oh and quality pictures will be up next week!

Sick, love this

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;365038]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-33.jpg[/IMG]


More to come!![/QUOTE]
:eek2:

Uh oh! 

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looks awesome.. nice work

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;366799]Uh oh! 

[img]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs246.snc6/179410_194829977199763_163937226955705_812817_4637524_n.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]

Whats going on here with the 240?

it has a 2jz

[QUOTE=eyedea;366969]Whats going on here with the 240?[/QUOTE]

Haha.. I just love that car. That is Ben Freed's personal car. The owner of Freed Engineering who did our mounts and wiring. It was getting shot for a magazine feature this past weekend.

We were all just hoping it wasn't a Zenki S14 front conversion on a G50...hahaha.  J/k

Ok.. more updates! Excuse how dirty the engine bay is!!

Got the High Pressure Power Steering Line back:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-34.jpg[/IMG]

Decided to use the factory air guides, I forgot to take a before picture... but they were pretty nasty. Custom Chrome got them looking brand new! 
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-35.jpg[/IMG]

We replaced the water pump with a Supra Twin Turbo unit to eliminate the pesky hydro clutch fan and had to pick up a pulley for the new pump, decided to go ahead and get all 3:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-36.jpg[/IMG]

Got the Manifold and turbo mounted, also test fitted the downpipe:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-37.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-38.jpg[/IMG]

Oil feed and return lines are made:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-39.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-40.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-41.jpg[/IMG]

Current Engine Bay Shot, radiator is mounted here:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-42.jpg[/IMG]

The refreshed factory air guides:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-43.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-44.jpg[/IMG]

what'd you do to the plastics? i'm such a dork for being interested in the lamest s**t.

This build is coming together nicely, keep the pics coming

Thanks! I know I promised High Quality pics... I am hoping to get our photographer to take some today. He's been out of town lately doing a lot of Magazine work.

[QUOTE=OG;367499]what'd you do to the plastics? i'm such a dork for being interested in the lamest s**t.[/QUOTE]

They were sanded, filled, and painted. The place that painted them for me used a lot of flex additive. It seems like they will hold up nice, plus they come with a warranty.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;367579]They were sanded, filled, and painted. The place that painted them for me used a lot of flex additive. It seems like they will hold up nice, plus they come with a warranty.[/QUOTE]
 
 
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry but that right there is one of the most amazing parts so far!!!!!! Good stuff all around w/ this build :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=PANCAKES!;367589]WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry but that right there is one of the most amazing parts so far!!!!!! Good stuff all around w/ this build :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Well hopefully we can get the exterior just as impressive. :)

its gonna be a monster!

Still enjoying...

HOLY CRAP!!! I want to see a video of this thing on the dyno!

[QUOTE=elpresidente;367629]Still enjoying...[/QUOTE]

Glad to hear it! 

[QUOTE=iH8RICERZ;367680]HOLY CRAP!!! I want to see a video of this thing on the dyno![/QUOTE]


Maybe a few videos of our previous demo car will hold you over??

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzT8pEalglc[/url]

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33rtT53J7PA[/url]

This is working out to be a very clean install!! Very nice!!

[QUOTE=CrazyHawaiian;367783]This is working out to be a very clean install!! Very nice!![/QUOTE]

Thanks!!

Got the I/C pipes mocked up today. Just need to get a few pieces welded. I forgot to snap some pics of the hot side before I took everything off:

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-45.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-46.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-47.jpg[/IMG]

:giggity:

LOL ya'll need to paint or polish that throttle body! That thing is killling the engine bay like cancer!

[QUOTE=Caoboy;368095]LOL ya'll need to paint or polish that throttle body! That thing is killling the engine bay like cancer![/QUOTE]

Nah it's going to be black. We held off on doing it because I was originally thinking we would have to hack the Traction Control half off of it. But it turns out that wasn't necessary, anyway now that we know it'll work as is it's going to get taken off and shined up. :)

So, the JDM Headlights came today. The goal is to make them look like this:

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/qjdm.jpg[/IMG]



Unfortunately, that isn't going to happen right away... haha USPS decided they would rather break them :( 

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/headlight1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/headlight3.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/headlight4.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/headlight5.jpg[/img]

Damn that sucks :sad:
 
But dope!

yeah i did that to my headlights not long ago...altho g50s seem to have only an insert in them which is probably only a matter of heating up the lights, pulling them apart and taking the deflector out. mine were actually part of the lens so i had to sand the F... out of it

[img]http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/4069/newheadights.jpg[/img]

certainly no fun to do...

[QUOTE=alpha;368961]yeah i did that to my headlights not long ago...altho g50s seem to have only an insert in them which is probably only a matter of heating up the lights, pulling them apart and taking the deflector out. mine were actually part of the lens so i had to sand the F... out of it


certainly no fun to do...[/QUOTE]

Nice!

Yea, G50's are fairly simple to do. Easier if the mail service already removes the lens for you! haha

Sucks!  Hope the shipping company covers it.  Those headlights are clean and make such a big difference on the G50.  Cant wait to see it

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;368964]Nice!

Yea, G50's are fairly simple to do. Easier if the mail service already removes the lens for you! haha[/QUOTE]

one problem is, once you remove those deflectors...at night time your light scatter everywhere...i even added bulb shields to mine, it didn improve a little(dont blind anyone)but driving at night with those sucks!
i was thinking of doing a projector retrofit on mine, but sadly i have limited space under bonnet and not keen to move anything around etc.

goodluck with your build!

dang yo, that sucks! when I worked at a shop we had to order 2 glass zenki lights cause they did it twice!!

[youtube]VylIlHEdkuE[/youtube]

Sorry to hear that.
 
Just kinda wonderin though...why didn't you get the jdm headlights that are already clear? 
 
[IMG]http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1261/q45jdmheadlights.jpg[/IMG]

oh snap! thats pretty tight

[QUOTE=jj702s1;369036]Just kinda wonderin though...why didn't you get the jdm headlights that are already clear? 
 
[IMG]http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1261/q45jdmheadlights.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
 
those didn't come that way, the diffuser has been removed. that's what the finished result will look llike.

[QUOTE=jj702s1;369036]Sorry to hear that.
 
Just kinda wonderin though...why didn't you get the jdm headlights that are already clear? 
 
[/QUOTE]

Those are stock headlights, which have been modified.

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;369002]dang yo, that sucks! when I worked at a shop we had to order 2 glass zenki lights cause they did it twice!!
[/QUOTE]

lol that video was great. Dudes truck was still moving when he jumped out! 

[QUOTE=OG;369054]those didn't come that way, the diffuser has been removed. that's what the finished result will look llike.[/QUOTE]

Beat me to it.

damn sucks to hear about your headlights. same thing happened to be but with taillights for my car, stupid usps

saving a few bucks shipping usps = not worth it.

[QUOTE=OG;369054]those didn't come that way, the diffuser has been removed. that's what the finished result will look llike.[/QUOTE]
 
 
That may be...but you still could buy them that way without having to do all the work. That's how I bought mine. There are quite a few on Yahoo auctions Japan.

[QUOTE=jj702s1;369137]That may be...but you still could buy them that way without having to do all the work. That's how I bought mine. There are quite a few on Yahoo auctions Japan.[/QUOTE]

Yea, but I paid $40 for mine. Compared to $300 I can do that work myself. 

My S14 set I did, jdm housings with final konexxion lenses (way before they were made by stateside companies):

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/DSC00042%20(Small).JPG[/img]

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/DSC00049%20(Medium).JPG[/img]

That's cool just wonderin that's all. To each his own. Did you get the jdm corner lights too?
 
I just so happen to have a spare set of jdm clear glass head light lenses. PM me if your interested. If things don't work out with the shipping company.

[QUOTE=jj702s1;369148]That's cool just wonderin that's all. To each his own. Did you get the jdm corner lights too?
 
I just so happen to have a spare set of jdm clear glass head light lenses. PM me if your interested. If things don't work out with the shipping company.[/QUOTE]

Would you mind posting pics of yours installed, I'm curious what they look like on a USDM car? Did you paint the housing trim black or leave it chrome? 


Still trying to hunt down a set of corner lights.

Mine are chrome. And here is a pic of them on the previous owners car in AZ. I haven't put them on my car yet. Be nice if you could score on a pair of Braga corners. Would match the headlights better cause no deflector. Or just take apart the stock ones like the head lights.
 
[IMG]http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1667/q45jdmclearheadlights.png[/IMG]

Sorry sctatch that...I only have one lense. Drivers side. Kinda useless, but keep it in mind if anything.
 
[IMG]http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4922/picture002tc.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=jj702s1;369176]Sorry sctatch that...I only have one lense. Drivers side. Kinda useless, but keep it in mind if anything.
 
[IMG]http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4922/picture002tc.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

That's the one i need! haha PM me what you want for it.. might be easier to just go that route.

Cool thought you needed both...check pm

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;369139]Yea, but I paid $40 for mine.[/QUOTE]

Lemme get some :dance:

THANKS JJ for getting me hooked up with a new dr side lens!!!! It was shipped today, so I thought I would go ahead and start on the non broken side. Enjoy the pics, I think it turned out great:

Cleaned the housing as good as it would get and removed all of the plastics and lights:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-48.jpg[/IMG]

Here is what the light looks like from the factory:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-49.jpg[/IMG]

Baked it in the oven for a bit and removed the outer lens. As you can see it is clear:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-50.jpg[/IMG]

A little more baking will allow you to remove the inner lenses and trim ring:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-51.jpg[/IMG]

Inner lenses removed:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-52.jpg[/IMG]

I'm not sure how other people do this set but I decided to paint the inside of the headlight housing black, since it will be visible now. I used to be the same color as the outside of the housing:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-53.jpg[/IMG]

Almost finished, just need to repaint the edges of the lens as most of the oem paint was flaked off:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-54.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-55.jpg[/IMG]

Final Product after baking:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-56.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-57.jpg[/IMG]

I like diet mtn. dew

Sick

[QUOTE][IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-49.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-54.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

World of a difference...night and day.  Good Job!

[QUOTE=jqnguyen8;369372]I like diet mtn. dew[/QUOTE]

This guy likes green stuff alot...  Green Plaid button up short sleeve shirt and a green oven mit.

[QUOTE=jqnguyen8;369372]I like diet mtn. dew[/QUOTE]

Yes sir, and Fresca! 

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;369375]Sick[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Blitz;369379]World of a difference...night and day.  Good Job!

[/QUOTE]


Thanks guys!

aww shit son! that is pimp! now to do the tail lights! haha

very interesting. im subscribed.. radiused fenders look so mean. i like it, a lot.

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;369394]aww shit son! that is pimp! now to do the tail lights! haha[/QUOTE]

I plan to LED the tails at some point.. but probably down the road.

oh I wasnt even talking about leds, Just the clearing of the reflector. But leds would be pimpin!

Nice...Keep up the good work. You should get that other lense soon. Glad I could help out cause this build is on the right track. Check pm.

[QUOTE=jqnguyen8;369372]I like diet mtn. dew[/QUOTE]
 
gross. i get pissed off when i accidentally buy diet at the store some times.

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;369402]oh I wasnt even talking about leds, Just the clearing of the reflector. But leds would be pimpin![/QUOTE]

clearing the rear reflector only looks good during the day :shrug:

[QUOTE=tbrack;369467]clearing the rear reflector only looks good during the day :shrug:[/QUOTE]

Do you have pics of it?

I didn't know VIP cars were built at night like Vegas lol

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;369498]I didn't know VIP cars were built at night like Vegas lol[/QUOTE]

Wait what?

Good Stuff!! Wish the Y33 lights had clear lenses like this! Damn you could prob put some nice projectors in that. Cant wait to see more updates!:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;369366]THANKS JJ for getting me hooked up with a new dr side lens!!!! It was shipped today, so I thought I would go ahead and start on the non broken side. Enjoy the pics, I think it turned out great:


Here is what the light looks like from the factory:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-49.jpg[/IMG]

Baked it in the oven for a bit and removed the outer lens. As you can see it is clear:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-50.jpg[/IMG]

A little more baking will allow you to remove the inner lenses and trim ring:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-51.jpg[/IMG]

Inner lenses removed:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-52.jpg[/IMG]

I'm not sure how other people do this set but I decided to paint the inside of the headlight housing black, since it will be visible now. I used to be the same color as the outside of the housing:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-53.jpg[/IMG]

Almost finished, just need to repaint the edges of the lens as most of the oem paint was flaked off:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-54.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-55.jpg[/IMG]

Final Product after baking:
[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-56.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-57.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=dzznuts671;369548]Good Stuff!! Wish the Y33 lights had clear lenses like this! Damn you could prob put some nice projectors in that. Cant wait to see more updates!:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Thanks! 

Hopefully it will start this week! Got the I/C piping back and installed, the wastegate is installed, downpipe installed, P/S lines ran, and res mounted. Still need to fab a throttle cable bracket.. but pretty much done engine wise!

^ what shop do you work at again? sorry if i missed it

[QUOTE=BAHC;370063]^ what shop do you work at again? sorry if i missed it[/QUOTE]

I own DressUpBolts.com. We arn't really a "shop" per-say. 

The shop that did the engine mounts and wiring harness is Freed Engineering.

oh, i just read about your 2jz Z in modified.  nice (:

[QUOTE=BAHC;370307]oh, i just read about your 2jz Z in modified.  nice (:[/QUOTE]

+1

updates!!

[QUOTE=BAHC;370307]oh, i just read about your 2jz Z in modified.  nice (:[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=jqnguyen8;370416]+1[/QUOTE]

Thanks! 

[QUOTE=ni5mo240;370421]updates!![/QUOTE]

Working on it. The wiring should be here today, so I should have a video of first start up soon! I'll have everything cleaned up and get you guys some proper pics. :)

First Start!! A huge thanks to Ben at Freed Engineering for putting up with my stupidness!!! 

Short Vid:




[youtube]rlFwDJ7VYGU[/youtube]

Headlight looks great!  I hope you are able to do something similiar on the corner light.

This is one sweet ass thread.

First start FTMFW!  :biggthumpup:

Damn, hearing that I could almost SEE the g50 getting sideways :giggity:

[QUOTE=AME_VIP;371489]Headlight looks great!  I hope you are able to do something similiar on the corner light.[/QUOTE]

Yea, trying to track down some OEM JDM corner lights, so I can clear those too. 

[QUOTE=mi beardo es loco;371563]This is one sweet ass thread.[/QUOTE]

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Y34-619;371855]First start FTMFW!  :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

For sure! I was pretty happy about it, although it took about 3 days to figure everything out, but that was mostly me being a dumbass. 

[QUOTE=NELSON09;371859]Damn, hearing that I could almost SEE the g50 getting sideways :giggity:[/QUOTE]

I have a feeling there will probably be a video of that happening in the not too distant future.. haha 

This is what happened during the photoshoot for modified with our last demo car:

[youtube]33rtT53J7PA[/youtube]

use the youtube tags and the video id
 
[utube]33rtT53J7PA[/utube]

[QUOTE=OG;372024]use the youtube tags and the video id
 
[utube]33rtT53J7PA[/utube][/QUOTE]

Awesome, thank you sir!

LOL! Man that's sketchy LOL! :biggthumpup:

Got the headlights and OEM bumper mounted untill the aero arrives! All of the wiring is finished up, AFC is wired and the Aristo auto trans is wired (Thanks to Ben @ Freed Engineering!) Also test fitted the newly refinished air guides, please excuse the gigantic battery!:

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/q1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/q2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/q3.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/q5.jpg[/IMG]

DAMN... :thumbsup:

Awesome! Now get to work on the IMPORTANT stuff... i.e. The radiusing of the fenders! And i dont want to see no tiny radius either - go all-out!
 
Haha, though i am sure to performance people the most important work has already been finished, but to me the interesting parts are still to come :)

[QUOTE=Dominik;373195]Awesome! Now get to work on the IMPORTANT stuff... i.e. The radiusing of the fenders! And i dont want to see no tiny radius either - go all-out!
 
[B]Haha, though i am sure to performance people the most important work has already been finished, but to me the interesting parts are still to come[/B] :)[/QUOTE]

+1 :runcoold: cant wait to see those fenders get worked on

[QUOTE=Dominik;373195]Awesome! Now get to work on the IMPORTANT stuff... i.e. The radiusing of the fenders! And i dont want to see no tiny radius either - go all-out!
 
Haha, though i am sure to performance people the most important work has already been finished, but to me the interesting parts are still to come :)[/QUOTE]

DOM!!! I haven't talked with you in years man! How is everything thing? I hope all is well. What are you driving these days? 

Haha! I agree.. I was kinda committed to the engine swap once it was started, it had to be finished first. 

However, the fenders are the part I'm looking forward to the most. The aero won't be here until May, so bleh... it sucks.

That's so beautiful, I think i'm gonna cry :bowdown:

i hate you because i'm jealous.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;373203]DOM!!! I haven't talked with you in years man! How is everything thing? I hope all is well. What are you driving these days? 
 
Haha! I agree.. I was kinda committed to the engine swap once it was started, it had to be finished first. 
 
However, the fenders are the part I'm looking forward to the most. The aero won't be here until May, so bleh... it sucks.[/QUOTE]
 
Right now I'm driving... Nothing :pat:
I moved to Tokyo and i am catching a train go work every day now. Dont want to spend $500/month on a carspace around my area, so i just sit on here and watch everyone else do their cars...
 
Looking to get some good coverage of the vip events once it warms up a bit. Might get me tempted to move further out into the sticks so i can buy a car!

Still pushing the like button.  

Loving the OEM appearance...besides the obvious but beautiful blasphemy.  Haha.

as much as i dislike the concept, i have to say that motor looks sick in there. what all was removed as far as accesories? just abs?

[QUOTE=TristateViP;373222]That's so beautiful, I think i'm gonna cry :bowdown:[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=brainneeded;373225]i hate you because i'm jealous.[/QUOTE]

Thanks guys! 

[QUOTE=Dominik;373245]Right now I'm driving... Nothing :pat:
I moved to Tokyo and i am catching a train go work every day now. Dont want to spend $500/month on a carspace around my area, so i just sit on here and watch everyone else do their cars...
 
Looking to get some good coverage of the vip events once it warms up a bit. Might get me tempted to move further out into the sticks so i can buy a car![/QUOTE]

:( I read through your rebuild thread man,  the car is absolutely stunning! Glad to hear you are doing well man, I am looking forward to the videos! 

[QUOTE=elpresidente;373249]Still pushing the like button.  

Loving the OEM appearance...besides the obvious but beautiful blasphemy.  Haha.[/QUOTE]

Haha yea, we got a ton of flack from the VG community when we did the Z32 2JZ car.. :) 

[QUOTE=OG;373263]as much as i dislike the concept, i have to say that motor looks sick in there. what all was removed as far as accesories? just abs?[/QUOTE]

Thanks! The only major component that was removed was ABS/TRAC.

Car is looking great, but BATTERY COVER!!  ;)

[QUOTE=jqnguyen8;373302]Car is looking great, but BATTERY COVER!!  ;)[/QUOTE]

Not to worry I have a new battery for it.. haha

this thread delivers

excellent job!

Clean! Good job, can't wait to see whats next

My favorite build currently on here. That engine bay is nasty.

And btw..I would go juice on the suspension (hydropnuematic).  It's so nice being able to ride very low and have a decent ride to boot.  I can't tell you how many people have asked me what my suspension was due to how it rode and considering the ride height.

[QUOTE=elpresidente;374389]And btw..I would go juice on the suspension (hydropnuematic).  It's so nice being able to ride very low and have a decent ride to boot.  I can't tell you how many people have asked me what my suspension was due to how it rode and considering the ride height.[/QUOTE]

Juice seems the BEST ideal suspension for VIP.   After speaking with OCKlasse he has convinced me it is the best solution.   Even better than bags/cups/coilvers etc..     

After seeing you have the knowledge and tools to do hardlines then this should be considered.

[QUOTE=projecty33;374336]My favorite build currently on here. That engine bay is nasty.[/QUOTE]

Thanks!

[QUOTE=elpresidente;374389]And btw..I would go juice on the suspension (hydropnuematic).  It's so nice being able to ride very low and have a decent ride to boot.  I can't tell you how many people have asked me what my suspension was due to how it rode and considering the ride height.[/QUOTE]


[QUOTE=Blitz;374394]Juice seems the BEST ideal suspension for VIP.   After speaking with OCKlasse he has convinced me it is the best solution.   Even better than bags/cups/coilvers etc..     

After seeing you have the knowledge and tools to do hardlines then this should be considered.[/QUOTE]


You know, I would really like to. I already have the air setup off of Van's  (OneTonVIP's) old car, hopefully it's decent. I am 100% against riding with any wheel gap what-so-ever.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;374414]Thanks!
 I am 100% against riding with any wheel gap what-so-ever.[/QUOTE]

yes

Whats up bro, the build is looking great!! I met you at Bens shop back when your boy shot the Cressida, I have the black GS. Its awesome you did the swap! I ever get my funds right Ill be running boost lol!!!

omg....

[QUOTE=lkapimp216;374519]Whats up bro, the build is looking great!! I met you at Bens shop back when your boy shot the Cressida, I have the black GS. Its awesome you did the swap! I ever get my funds right Ill be running boost lol!!![/QUOTE]

Hey man whats up!! I couldnt' have done it w/o Ben he has been a huge help on the swap. Still waiting to get the driveshaft done correctly. 

[QUOTE=racersky;374616]omg....[/QUOTE]

:)

Anyway... 

Boring update: I got the drvieshaft back 2 weeks ago and it wouldn't work. So it had to go back to the shop to get modified to work properly. Since I'm using the Aristo auto trans it complicates thangs a bit.. 

Air suspension should be getting installed this weekend too!!

Hey do you want to sell the factory twins?

wow i just read this same build thread in NICO and there's so much hate going on. that just reminded me why i stop going onto that forum as much. keep up the good work! i hope to see the car at the springfest show :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=VJ_400;375756]Hey do you want to sell the factory twins?[/QUOTE]

Sure, just PM me an offer. 

[QUOTE=simpl cb7;375783]wow i just read this same build thread in NICO and there's so much hate going on. that just reminded me why i stop going onto that forum as much. keep up the good work! i hope to see the car at the springfest show :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Thanks! Nico stuff is no big deal... most guys there prefer factory cars.

Yup.... drove the car today!! Driveshaft came back and worked perfect!

nice! when you dyno tune the car please have a clip with it.

[QUOTE=simpl cb7;376721]nice! when you dyno tune the car please have a clip with it.[/QUOTE]

Of course!! Will more than likely be Friday. After building the exhaust I discovered the wastegate was leaking, that will be getting fixed today.

No more clean engine bay :( 

After driving it around for a few days, we discovered the engine had way too much oil PSI, a very common problem with 2JZ's. This caused a huge oil leak, and managed to spray oil all over the bay. The Front Main Seal or the Oil pressure relief spring oring is the culprit. So, we'll have to replace these items before heading to the dyno. I'm sure Kevin will thank us!!

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/img_0023.jpg[/IMG]



Also, started on the air suspension this afternoon... Got the false floor mocked up, and decided on locations of everything. I'll post up some pics later. Finally getting started on the "important" stuff.. haha

sorry to hear it... cant to see this all done.... this thread is sicccckkkkkkk... 
keep it up

Engine is back together and no more leaks! 

Air is on! This is full down, on 17's mind you. 

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-58.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-59.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-60.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-61.jpg[/IMG]

thats on the easy street builder struts?

[QUOTE=OG;380365]thats on the easy street builder struts?[/QUOTE]

Yea, the chapmans with raised lower mounts. Full up is about 1" wheel gap all around. I'm happy I went with an 8 valve setup. The car rides extremely nice, I was very suprised, however, I've never driven a car on air before either.

BTW dude didn't see any wheel specs in the previous posts... how crazy you're planning to go? Also when are you gonna start on the bodywork?

Just curious=)

[QUOTE=Juzzo;380768]BTW dude didn't see any wheel specs in the previous posts... how crazy you're planning to go? Also when are you gonna start on the bodywork?

Just curious=)[/QUOTE]

Nothing insane. Specs on the current 19's aren't earth shattering or anything. But they are:

19x9 +10 (with spacer)
19x10 +10 (with spacer)

I've kinda rethought the wheel setup on this car and when the aero arrives we might switch it up. I think 20's will work better with the car. Won't be starting on fenders untill the aero gets here.

Just how i like my ladies, laying on the floor. LOL

Which wheels did you pick up? pics?

[QUOTE=simpl cb7;380889]Just how i like my ladies, laying on the floor. LOL

Which wheels did you pick up? pics?[/QUOTE]

SL's.. I've had them forever... hardware will be changed to gold shortly:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/sl-blackout.jpg[/img]

DOPE!

im liking where this build is going:biggthumpup:

hmmmm Subscribed:dunno:

damn bro... really like the wheels. the whole project is awesome. really want to see those wheels mounted and bolted up.

great job.

nice build thread bro! keep up the good work!

so sick thus far, can't wait to see the bodywork part.

Thanks guys! I've been driving it around lately just getting a few bugs worked out, excuse the dirtyness:

[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5623059635_f33af9918d_b.jpg[/img]

[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5623647890_d2c942db4e_b.jpg[/img]

Awesome!

i can dig it.

any day time pics?

dope!!!! more pics pls

Looking good bro, makes me wana start a g50 build =) since i still have my full President front and rear conv. Keep up the good work :biggthumpup:

looking great! i would also like to see some day pics..

Thanks guys! Day time pics are coming at some point. I need to get the new hood painted first. 

I am beginning to think this car is cursed too. Yesterday a friend of mine was driving the car to get a safety inspection for me and the radiator took a dump. The upper water neck just broke off.. lol Seems like I'll need to work out a few more bugs before it's done done. (The engine bay that is). bleh..

I'm also seriously considering switching to coilovers before I do the fenders. I'll have to shorten the downpipe first and see how the car drives lower, but I like the idea of stiffer springs.

That's winning right there.

[QUOTE=sstern0626;383845]That's winning right there.[/QUOTE]
:werd2: :biggthumpup:

its winning when you get it stanced properly and kitted - dope engine work - are you doing a kit?

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;380911]SL's.. I've had them forever... hardware will be changed to gold shortly:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/sl-blackout.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]

:thankyou:

sl's should be sausy!

[QUOTE=33flavors;388287]its winning when you get it stanced properly and kitted - dope engine work - are you doing a kit?[/QUOTE]

Yea, I love the car, but I'm pretty unhappy with it as it sits.. It's far from finished!! 


Although it did win "Best of Show" at Springfest this past weekend.. haha Undeserving imo, but still cool. 

[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/5731811243_279f0212a0_b.jpg[/img]

[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5145/5732251286_d18330f2b1_b.jpg[/img]

[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5122/5732247256_b1b2275c1d_b.jpg[/img]

[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5731431305_a04de43125_b.jpg[/img]

Please tell me you're going to run spacers or these are temp wheels...

PS.  Engine looks great!

It came out real nice and clean.  Congrats on the win.

[QUOTE=elpresidente;388873]Please tell me you're going to run spacers or these are temp wheels...

PS.  Engine looks great![/QUOTE]

Yea wheels are temp! haha, I mean I like SL's and all but the offsets on these are just too high for a G50. I think I made the decision on new wheels though. Weds LXZ's is where I'm leaning. 

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;388879]It came out real nice and clean.  Congrats on the win.[/QUOTE]

Thanks :) Like I said I think it was undeserved, but it was a "peoples choice" award, it was nice to see people appreciate a G50.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;388914]Yea wheels are temp! haha, I mean I like SL's and all but the offsets on these are just too high for a G50. I think I made the decision on new wheels though. Weds LXZ's is where I'm leaning. 
[/QUOTE]
I like the wheels. I hope you still go black on black. I love the way it looks.

[QUOTE=shawnthemonster;388982]I like the wheels. I hope you still go black on black. I love the way it looks.[/QUOTE]
 
Same here, gives you an identity

i like it; hoodless, sunk, and all. i wouldn't be mad if it stayed like this.
 
g50 fitment is hard without fender work because of the arch line. i expect my fitment to be pretty similar, maybe a little tighter (and tucking an inch of rim).

^^for some reason i like it like that too:shrug:

yeah

anything with a 2jz swap will win awards :P but on a real note, while i cant say it deserved the win because i dont know what cars you were up against, this car would definately steal alot of my attention had i seen it in person.

Excellent swap, although when I just saw pics without reading posts I thought my head was playing tricks on me--a Q with 2JZ-- can't be. I'm all straight now, like I said excellent swap. Later.

Well, finally managed to find the source of all of the issues we've been having with the car. Turns out the headstuds had stretched a tad and there was a minor leak on cyl 3 allowing the cooling system to pressurize and also causing a "boost leak". So.. head's at the machine shop getting decked and hot tanked and a valve job. 

Current state :(

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/blown-hg.jpg[/img]

glad to see progress!


hahaha, was louis there?

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;391246]Well, finally managed to find the source of all of the issues we've been having with the car. Turns out the headstuds had stretched a tad and there was a minor leak on cyl 3 allowing the cooling system to pressurize and also causing a "boost leak". So.. head's at the machine shop getting decked and hot tanked and a valve job. 

Current state :(

[/QUOTE]

Was the stretch within factory guidelines or way of? I checked every one of mine before I bolted my head in place and one was about a mill over so had to change that... But good to hear you found out your bug. 

Oh BTW now that the head is off, you should just port&polish it. Exhaust side is OK'ish but the intake side is terrible from factory and screams some lovin' =)

[QUOTE=eds13;391249]glad to see progress!


hahaha, was louis there?[/QUOTE]

Yea, Louis' car is in front of the Q on the lift. We started it last week :) 

[QUOTE=Juzzo;391258]Was the stretch within factory guidelines or way of? I checked every one of mine before I bolted my head in place and one was about a mill over so had to change that... But good to hear you found out your bug. 

Oh BTW now that the head is off, you should just port&polish it. Exhaust side is OK'ish but the intake side is terrible from factory and screams some lovin' =)[/QUOTE]

I went with ARP studs, so I tossed the oem bolts they are almost always stretched beyond factory specs.

Sick work area! :biggthumpup:

best thing I have seen on this forum so far..

Yo bro what's up with this one at the mo.?

Car has been down for a few months. It had a blown Headgasket, then a bad valve job, now I'm at the point where I'm just going to put another 2J in it... very frustrated!

Damn, sorry to hear all that.

doesn't matter if you change to a 2jz, the g50 will give you problems no matter what. lol.

[QUOTE=OG;402435]doesn't matter if you change to a 2jz, the g50 will give you problems no matter what. lol.[/QUOTE]

SERIOUSLY!! The funny part is when I did the 2J in the Z, as soon as it was first started there were zero problems with it. It ran perfect the entire time I owned it. This car is the polar opposite... haha 

I think I just started with a bum engine in the first place. The head was warped from the get go. I spoke with the importer I got the engine from (J Spec Auto) and they are going to replace it free of charge, which is extremely cool of them. 

I've also been preoccupied with my other project as I'm trying to get it finished before the end of summer:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/datsun153.jpg[/img]


The Q isn't a daily so it's kinda been sitting on the back burner. It'll be finished shortly I hope!

Lovin that!

want more pics of it, and the mini? in the background

You got a good lookin Fairlady there, I've been wanting one for years so I could swap in a 2TG motor I've got waiting for a body, or maybe even a 70's Celica. Later.

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;402526]Lovin that!

want more pics of it, and the mini? in the background[/QUOTE]

Full build thread here:

[url]http://311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=12927[/url]

2jz master swapper right here.

What's the build thread name, thanks. Later.

[QUOTE=Slo N Lo Benzo;402920]What's the build thread name, thanks. Later.[/QUOTE]

'66 1600 Rebuild.. lots o pics!

It's finally running and driving again! It's been a long and frustrating experience but hopefully I can finally concentrate on getting the more important things finished on this car!

EDIT:

Just FYI for all you G50 guys... The MK4 Supra Aluminum Radiator is a perfect fit on the G50. Obviously I don't have a stock engine so the inlets and outlets are a tad different than the OEM radiator, but the lower mounts slide right into place, just adapt the supra upper mounts and it's good to go. 

Just thought I'd share since there is no premade aftermarket unit for our cars.

can we get a pic of the raidator fitted? thanks.

What you putting in the Fairlady? My boy has one with a built SR20 DET in it. Was this the one on ebay for like 2k a little while back?

[QUOTE=OG;407031]can we get a pic of the raidator fitted? thanks.[/QUOTE]

+1

[QUOTE=OG;407031]can we get a pic of the raidator fitted? thanks.[/QUOTE]

Yea, I'll get some pics for you! 

[QUOTE=TristateViP;407089]What you putting in the Fairlady? My boy has one with a built SR20 DET in it. Was this the one on ebay for like 2k a little while back?[/QUOTE]

Nah, I've owned this car for 3 years now... sad I still haven't driven it :(

So.. here's a weird update.. 

Nothing has been installed yet, but whatever:

New steering wheel
[img]http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t96/jdmsource1/ebay/IMG_1637.jpg[/img]

New Corner Lights FINALLY!
[IMG]http://f12batchimg.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/6/5/2/7/hinode_parts2-imgbatch_1316682953/600x449-hinode_parts2_1969916p01_1_1_13166829523587.jpg[/IMG]

New Brakes!
[img]http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4sZhDo3ECQZhTFaL-cqukDSQoqz9JLEz79KDRyPoksDMAoMmgRB7CuWCi[/img]


More updates coming soon along with installed pics!

Very nice pick ups... love the brakes!!!

[QUOTE=a.blanco0905;412655]Very nice pick ups... love the brakes!!![/QUOTE]


Thanks! The fronts are actually out getting re powdercoated gold with new purple Brembo stickers stuck on, otherwise I would have posted real pics.. haha 

The corners are on the car now, but no pics yet.. and the wheel is on the way here. It will be getting hydrographiced in black wood along with all the other wood trim.

Are you located in VA?

[QUOTE=projecty33;415236]Are you located in VA?[/QUOTE]

Yea, about 15 min. away from Glen Allen haha

I love that steering wheel, please take pics once installed:biggthumpup: I remember seeing this in VA for spring fest, car is a beast. Well done sir!

Oh for real! Thats whats up. Which direction? I think i saw a pic of ur car on facebook. Do the rims have purple bolts? This guy I know named Louis was sittin in the car.

[QUOTE=projecty33;415351]Oh for real! Thats whats up. Which direction? I think i saw a pic of ur car on facebook. Do the rims have purple bolts? This guy I know named Louis was sittin in the car.[/QUOTE]

I live in south side (near bon air) and my office is in Ashland so I'm kinda all over the place. 

One side has purple bolts the other side has gold.. haha Louis is a good friend, I helped him with his 2J swap in his S13... the car turned out sooo nice!

[QUOTE=phillygs3;415341]I love that steering wheel, please take pics once installed:biggthumpup: I remember seeing this in VA for spring fest, car is a beast. Well done sir![/QUOTE]

Thanks man! It's installed now, just need to take some pics of it :) Will you guys be at Canibeat?

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;415415]Thanks man! It's installed now, just need to take some pics of it :) Will you guys be at Canibeat?[/QUOTE]

I'm also looking into a nardi steering wheel and was wondering which hub are you using. 

Also Liberty will definitely be at the canibeat show at full force. Will you make it?

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;415425]I'm also looking into a nardi steering wheel and was wondering which hub are you using. 

Also Liberty will definitely be at the canibeat show at full force. Will you make it?[/QUOTE]

I will be there providing my car doesn't crap out :( 

I am using a 300zx Hub on my car, it will bolt on but you will loose the turn signal reset function, which is kind of annoying. I am going to look into fixing this shortly though.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;415427]I will be there providing my car doesn't crap out :( 

I am using a 300zx Hub on my car, it will bolt on but you will loose the turn signal reset function, which is kind of annoying. I am going to look into fixing this shortly though.[/QUOTE]

What brand is the Z32 hub? I heard that Nardi wheels can only fit nardi hubs...

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;415430]What brand is the Z32 hub? I heard that Nardi wheels can only fit nardi hubs...[/QUOTE]

I believe it is a Nardi, it came with the wheel, I will double check it for you.

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;415430]What brand is the Z32 hub? I heard that Nardi wheels can only fit nardi hubs...[/QUOTE]
 
 
Not true. If the hub has a six hole pattern then it will fit. I'm using an s14 boss hub for my nardi. Got it on ebay.

nardi wheels fit most hubs, momo being the exception iirc. i'm using a splash works bell g50 specific hub which retains all functions and has an air bag light module.

[QUOTE=OG;415934]nardi wheels fit most hubs, momo being the exception iirc. i'm using a splash works bell g50 specific hub which retains all functions and has an air bag light module.[/QUOTE]


Where did you find this?? I used the Z32 because i knew it would fit and came with the wheel, but I would rather buy one for a G50 that retains cruise!?

i forget where i ordered it from. if you look on the works bell web page you can find the appropriate part number (it actually cross references with a few models) and then i just tracked one down. i want to say frsport.com and i have also bought one from a-spec.

[QUOTE=OG;415936]i forget where i ordered it from. if you look on the works bell web page you can find the appropriate part number (it actually cross references with a few models) and then i just tracked one down. i want to say frsport.com and i have also bought one from a-spec.[/QUOTE]

You were able to get one with the auto cruise option?

the one for my ls has the cruise control horn button but the one for my q does not. i don't think my car had cruise control tbh ('90).

I guess I should update this thread a bit:

Tail Lights:
[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/img_0052-medium.jpg[/img]

Headlights:
[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/imag0009-medium.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/imag0019-medium.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/imag0025-medium.jpg[/img]

Low Beam (not perfect, but getting there) :

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/imag0034-medium.jpg[/img]

High Beam:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/imag0031-medium.jpg[/img]

Looks pretty bright too me...

he's refering to the cutoff.

nice work though. diy > all. it's a satisfying feeling to do work.

The headlights and tails look real nice

Like a Boss!!!!!!!!

Ok.. So here's an update even though its been a long time. 

The First Stage of the build is finally nearing to an end. The car is now reliable under boost, which is very important to me anyway..haha 

Next up is Stage Two which will include the following:

New Suspension - Either short bags on custom built short stroke coilovers or short stroke coilovers with 5" Swift Springs. Coilovers are 1 1/2" shorter than standard G50 coilovers. 

Aero - Finally feel comfortable getting to this point now that the car is reliable 

Radiused Fenders - Juzzo thanks for the inspiration!! 

New suspension Arms (Front and Rear) and shortened third arms 

New Tail Lights

That Juzzo man.. gotta watch out for him haha He will have you cutting radius so high you would have to lower the earth just so you dont scrape

Was ur car featured in import tuner mag? coming June 2012?

[QUOTE=projecty33;450648]Was ur car featured in import tuner mag? coming June 2012?[/QUOTE]



Yea :) 

I'll scan it and post pics :)

Wtf are these so called "pics"? :P

Pics coming when I have time to breathe.. Selling my house and buying a new house plus working every hour of the day doesn't lend itself to pics ;)

However, I did just drop this off at the body shop:

[img]http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp269/vtype1221/parts%20pixs%208-22-11/DSC_0043.jpg[/img]

It's ok, I got to see it in person anyway. Lol. I can't wait to see how that rear bumper turns out!

[QUOTE=eds13;455117]Wtf are these so called "pics"? :P[/QUOTE]



[url]http://www.importtuner.com/features/impp_1206_1996_infiniti_q45/[/url]

Ok, so I should update this thread a little bit. Aero has been ordered and awaiting shipment, rear fenders have started the radiusing process. 

In this pic the outter fender has been cut 2" higher than stock, this will be fairly close to ride height. Inner fender has been mostly removed to achieve this height, and still be complete driveable. Still need to build a flare and cut the outter fender higher, then weld in a new inner fender. The car is still on air and I'll be switching to coils/cups soon.

[img]http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/jspecauto/CTS-V/radius2_zps4c96a131.jpg[/img]


Also, thinking about changing the color to white... haha White on Black goes so hard.

Awesome project. VIP feel with some giddy up under the hood. Wish it was going to be manual though.

Got the inner fenders "clearanced" haha, and bought the metal to reform the inner fenders, although i had thoughts of just leaving it... 

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/G50-70.jpg[/img]

Just don't drive in the rain haha

Worst thing building unibody cars.. pfff =)

trailor fender/prefab tub makes the job easy.

Yea, I bought 2 of them but they are thick as shit!

they way i have done it, and how i have seen it done by others, is to keep trimming the body til the tub fits; rather than trying to trim the tub to fit the body. then plate off whatever needs it.

Somewhat of a big update... rear flares are formed and tacked on the car, here ya go:

First I see now how awesome the no flare look on the 326 Power G50 can be... just from simply cutting the fender it looks pretty badass:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-72.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-71.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-73.jpg[/img]

On to the flare:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-75.jpg[/img]

I kept going back and forth on how to actually make the flare, my body guy suggested we try this technique and see how it works out. I think it ended up working really well for what I wanted and it was fairly easy. The flare is actually from a E34 I just cut both front flares out and sectioned them almost all the way through, but left enough meat for it to retain some rigidity. This allowed us to form the flare to the exact shape we wanted while still retaining an oem look. 

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-76.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-77.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-78.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-80.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-81.jpg[/img]


Both sides are done :-)

Looks great!

looks bad ass but couldn't the same thing have been acomplished by cutting the fender at the upper oem bodyline? i always assumed that was how this one was done:

[IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc188/BLACKonBLACK98/VIP%20Faves/p1.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=OG;468637]looks bad ass but couldn't the same thing have been acomplished by cutting the fender at the upper oem bodyline? i always assumed that was how this one was done:

[IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc188/BLACKonBLACK98/VIP%20Faves/p1.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]


I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Are you referring to actually cutting the oem Q fender and shaping it? I was pretty adamant about using an all metal flare with an oem look, this way i was able to have both plus get the exact shape I wanted and  it only took a few hours to do both sides :)

nah. i'm talking about the oem fender. how it flares out, body line, drop down, body line, angles in. i always figured the car pictured just cut up to the top body line. seems like it would yield the same result with less work. your way looks good too.

[QUOTE=OG;468668]nah. i'm talking about the oem fender. how it flares out, body line, drop down, body line, angles in. i always figured the car pictured just cut up to the top body line. seems like it would yield the same result with less work. your way looks good too.[/QUOTE]

Ahhh I see what you're saying, I doubt it though as that line on the OEM fender is extremely oval, whereas the car pictured above is almost perfectly circular. Plus I wanted my arch higher than that would be too as the stock fenders are really low on G50's imo. I'm pretty sure the flare on my car as it sits is probably close to 3" higher than OEM. 


Here is another pic of that car... you can see the relation to the flare and the gas tank door compared to the stock picture:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/167lg_0.jpg[/img]

STOCK:

[IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/stock.jpg[/IMG]

looks like you're right. i just can't imagine needing to cut that high. with a half inch gap on 19s my rails are 3-3.5 off the ground. the least i consider drivable is 1" so max radius 1.5-2". he's on 20s so +1 is 2.5-3", minus the gap he has. looks like he cut about 4-5". wonder what else is going on under there?

Yea, as my car sits right now at drive height i've got maybe 1.5" of clearance in most places.... and the exhaust will have to be remade completely. Fuel lines will be relocated, engine will be lifted, It's one of those things you just have to live with/deal with  to get the look i guess.

really hot! love it. two thumbs up:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;468714]really hot! love it. two thumbs up:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]


Thanks! Hopefully I'll have some time this weekend to get some more done on it. I'd like to have the car finished by early spring (although I said that last year.. haha)

EDIT: I forgot I never posted these officially (PRE RADIUSED FENDERS):

[img]http://image.importtuner.com/f/features/impp_1206_1996_infiniti_q45/38560489++w750+ar1/impp-1206-08-o+1996-infiniti-q45+side-view.jpg[/img]

[img]http://image.importtuner.com/f/features/impp_1206_1996_infiniti_q45/36317639++w750+ar1/impp-1206-01-o+1996-infiniti-q45+front.jpg[/img]

[img]http://image.importtuner.com/f/features/impp_1206_1996_infiniti_q45/38560483++w750+ar1/impp-1206-02-o+1996-infiniti-q45+rear.jpg[/img]

[img]http://image.importtuner.com/f/features/impp_1206_1996_infiniti_q45/36317678++w750+ar1/impp-1206-07-o+1996-infiniti-q45+2JZ-engine.jpg[/img]

damn that is a hell of a radius. i cant wait to see this beast at springfest 2013!!!

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;468799]damn that is a hell of a radius. i cant wait to see this beast at springfest 2013!!![/QUOTE]


Juzzo rubbed off on me... hahaha

I'm going to try my best to make it there!

Juzzo is like radius master. Mt Everest height of radius.

First time I saw a cemetery as a shoot location. lol!

yeah.. works well!

Murdered out creeping at the cemetery... Genius and so so nice :biggthumpup:

that engine bay is nice!

didn't even notice the cemetary. i was planning on doing a graveyard shoot someday.

I'm getting super anxious to get the fenders finished... I decided it would be much safer to remove the gas tank when welding in the new inners and to do that i've got to remove the air tank, so it's a bunch of work, hopefully I'll have enough time this week to get it done. Then I can start on the fronts..

I really like where this is headed...totally my style.

The G50 is coming along nicely! Just posted a photo on the fb page if you don't mind.
Can't wait to see more updates, that radius is on point!

[QUOTE=elpresidente;469068]I really like where this is headed...totally my style.[/QUOTE]

Excellent :) I aim to please 

[QUOTE=JN.FYC;469076]The G50 is coming along nicely! Just posted a photo on the fb page if you don't mind.
Can't wait to see more updates, that radius is on point![/QUOTE]

Np, thanks!


Also, anyone know if these will work in the rear of G50's?? I don't think I've ever looked into if rear spindles between s-chassis and G50's are interchangeable?:

[img]http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_files/public/1335840574_2_FT5048_dsc03868.jpg[/img]

I am going to go way far out and say they do

Just not the hubs, cause the axles are different

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;469146]I am going to go way far out and say they do

Just not the hubs, cause the axles are different[/QUOTE]

Yea, that kinda what I was thinking, they seem like a solid option for the rear.. if they work.

I wonder what this means:

~ Compatible with all OEM and aftermarket arms, rods and coilovers however modifications must be made to the RUCA for cars that use Q45, Porsche, or similar large CV axle joints.

was planning on using these myself. i figure with q hubs and s chassis lower mounts it should work. bj is the same pitch i think.

Yea, I wonder what has to be modified on the RUCA? 

This also means I can run another caliper out back pretty easily... haha, now I need to figure out something for the front :-)

[QUOTE=elpresidente;388873]Please tell me you're going to run spacers or these are temp wheels...

PS.  Engine looks great![/QUOTE]
I was thinking the same thing. Then i saw the updated photo and i was like hmmm i like where this is going... lol.

[QUOTE=Bobafreak;469158]I was thinking the same thing. Then i saw the updated photo and i was like hmmm i like where this is going... lol.[/QUOTE]


BMW wheels won't stay too long either.. ;-)

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;469148]Yea, that kinda what I was thinking, they seem like a solid option for the rear.. if they work.

I wonder what this means:

~ Compatible with all OEM and aftermarket arms, rods and coilovers however modifications must be made to the RUCA for cars that use Q45, Porsche, or similar large CV axle joints.[/QUOTE]

I am assuming the axle boot will rub

WOW! VERY interesting swap. Keep it up

More progress... Inner fenders are coming along:

First, I had to cut out some space to make more room for the new soon to be raised inner fender. 

At first I thought this would be enough...

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-83.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-84.jpg[/img]

First test fit:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-85.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-86.jpg[/img]


I was wrong, it wasn't enough room (well maybe it would have been but I didn't want to chance having to do this again as it's much more of a pain in the ass than you would think). 

So, here is the "more clearance version" I had to cut into the shock tower a bit to get more inner clearance. Now a 19x10 -5 with a 275 tire will TUCK completely in the wheel well and have 3.5" of possibly upward travel with no rubbing issues. 3.5" is more than the under car clearance so it should be just plenty (and prob overkill). 

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-87.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-88.jpg[/img]


Tacked into place:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-89.jpg[/img]


[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-91.jpg[/img]


Making stuff like this is so time consuming:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-90.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=YaKuZa_GS;469277]WOW! VERY interesting swap. Keep it up[/QUOTE]

Thanks! You're new tails are super badass btw ;)

I hear you brother, but your solution looks so proper[SIZE=1] (tons better than mine ). [SIZE=2]I wish that I would've thought about that...[/SIZE][/SIZE]:pat:

looks good. definitely overkill.

[QUOTE=Juzzo;469384]I hear you brother, but your solution looks so proper[SIZE=1] (tons better than mine ). [SIZE=2]I wish that I would've thought about that...[/SIZE][/SIZE]:pat:[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the kind words! I've never done anything like this before, so I'm learning as I go (just trying random shit and hoping it works), I also avoided getting into the door (for now) I still have my doubt that everything will clear in that area, but we'll see. I will say I am absolutely looking forward to doing this on another car. It's a lot of work, but it's not nearly as bad as I had built it up in my head to be. 

[QUOTE=OG;469388]looks good. definitely overkill.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, yea overkill.. haha Sometimes I think I am building an undrivable car... lol

that's pretty much the point of the whole thing though right?

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;469414] I will say I am absolutely looking forward to doing this on another car. It's a lot of work, but it's not nearly as bad as I had built it up in my head to be. 


Thanks, yea overkill.. haha Sometimes I think I am building an undrivable car... lol[/QUOTE]

The is the exact image I had in my head too cause that middle metal sheet in the fender well is annoying. I'm sure it will be driveable. That is exactly what i need.

We can do it on my car next =)

[QUOTE=OG;469461]that's pretty much the point of the whole thing though right?[/QUOTE]

Actually, yea I guess you are right.. haha 

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;469576]The is the exact image I had in my head too cause that middle metal sheet in the fender well is annoying. I'm sure it will be driveable. That is exactly what i need.

We can do it on my car next =)[/QUOTE]

Haha sounds good! It's part of the reason I took a bunch of pictures too. It didn't seem to be a very well documented process stateside so I wanted to post up a lot of pics so others can see the process and whats involved. That being said I have no idea what I'm doing so it may or may not be "right" lol

I forgot to post pics of these (I thought I did, but don't see em?) Anyway these have been on the car for a few months now, rears are on too, but no pics yet:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-92.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-93.jpg[/img]

What do I spy in the background...? =)

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;469595]
Haha sounds good! It's part of the reason I took a bunch of pictures  too. It didn't seem to be a very well documented process stateside so I  wanted to post up a lot of pics so others can see the process and whats  involved. That being said I have no idea what I'm doing so it may or may  not be "right" lol[/QUOTE]

May not be right......? Yea right  LOL. You do what you know and as long as it works at the end is all that  matters. There is always room for improvement later on. 

But with those fenders you can probably tuck a 20x11 -0 and be able to drive.

[QUOTE=Juzzo;469609]What do I spy in the background...? =)[/QUOTE]

That would be a garage full of shit and a Sunbeam Tiger mid restoration. lol

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;469629]May not be right......? Yea right  LOL. You do what you know and as long as it works at the end is all that  matters. There is always room for improvement later on. 

But with those fenders you can probably tuck a 20x11 -0 and be able to drive.[/QUOTE]

So hopefully you'll be doing yours soon then right!?

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;469630]
So hopefully you'll be doing yours soon then right!?[/QUOTE]

I'm halfway there. I just have to cut more and close it up LOL

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;469602]I forgot to post pics of these (I thought I did, but don't see em?) Anyway these have been on the car for a few months now, rears are on too, but no pics yet:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-92.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-93.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]

Can you give me more info about the brembos?  From what car or are they specific to the G50?

[QUOTE=normandie;470003]Can you give me more info about the brembos?  From what car or are they specific to the G50?[/QUOTE]


The fronts are EVO's and rears are STI's. I just used a S-Chassis adapter up front.

So a minor setback here... but lots of progress too! 

PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU ARE DOING ANY INNER OR OUTTER FENDER WELDING, REMOVE YOUR INTERIOR!!!

I did have enough sense to remove the gas tank though, thank God:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-94.jpg[/img]


Welded the outer fender before starting n the inners:
[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-95.jpg[/img]

Then caused this, which sucked, but it's not as bad as it could have been luckily my buddy was able to put the fire out quickly, while i was running around like a moron looking for a fire extinguisher:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-96.jpg[/img]

Aftermath:
[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-97.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-98.jpg[/img]


After removing the interior we went ahead finished the inners:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-101.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-102.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-103.jpg[/img]

Holy Moly!!
Glad your okay that could of been all bad in a matter of seconds...
But I know exactly what your talking about when I tackled this project for the first time myself unfortunately I didn't have enough sense to remove the fuel tank or interior haha but luckily for me nothing happened.
[IMG]http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa366/Jave6888/IMG-20121023-00033.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=RITZY33;470425]Holy Moly!!
Glad your okay that could of been all bad in a matter of seconds...
But I know exactly what your talking about when I tackled this project for the first time myself unfortunately I didn't have enough sense to remove the fuel tank or interior haha but luckily for me nothing happened.
[/QUOTE]

Yup, lesson learned. I really only posted it so people are aware (even though it would seem to be common sense, if you don't do that kinda work every day how do you know..lol).

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This shit is getting old. It was humorous at first, but seriously why is this still going on..

for real. somebody is asleep at their post.

dang! sucks about the fire man :( But, great progress!!

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;470550]dang! sucks about the fire man :( But, great progress!![/QUOTE]

Yea, you know it's life sometimes things happen. 

No point getting upset, can't change it, just fix it and move on... so more progress!!

Had to modify the fuel filler neck becuase the new inner fender would interfere with it... 

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-104.jpg[/img]

I thought about using a rubber hose, as I was able to get it really straight, however for peace of mind, I'll be welding in a new section. No flex and no chance of leaks this way.

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-105.jpg[/img]

Also.. These got dropped off today. 25mm shorter than stock :-) 

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-107.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;470577]Also.. These got dropped off today. 25mm shorter than stock :-) 

[URL="http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-107.jpg"][IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-107.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/QUOTE]


:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

Damn you are really going in hard this winter. Where did you get these done at? Maybe someone that I can drop mine off at too...? =)

how much camber can that Mod give you?

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;470608]:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

Damn you are really going in hard this winter. Where did you get these done at? Maybe someone that I can drop mine off at too...? =)[/QUOTE]

Yea, Matt at FAST did them for me. Give him a call I'm sure he would do yours too, I'm pretty happy with them up till this point, i'll make the final decision once they are installed.. haha 

[QUOTE=Dranom;470613]how much camber can that Mod give you?[/QUOTE]

Not mod'd for additional camber. Allows me to run lower with out smashing things.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;470617] Allows me to run lower with out smashing things.[/QUOTE]

Except the oil pan, thats still very smash-able. lol

But for real though, I'm lovin the progress!  Are you planning on redoing the Interior now too?

[QUOTE=eds13;470622]Except the oil pan, thats still very smash-able. lol

But for real though, I'm lovin the progress!  Are you planning on redoing the Interior now too?[/QUOTE]

I don't have to worry about the oil pan.. I don't have a V8 in my car ;-) Oil pan is slightly higher than the sub frame now :)

Interior was always on the to do list, although I admit the c pillar, headliner, and rear shelf were NOT on the list, I have some IS250 front seats I may retro into the car and have the rear re upholstered to match and I've been toying with the idea of a full F50 interior retro.. although that wouldn't be anytime soon.

that would be tight. I have always wanted to see people stray from factory recovered stuff in car. I have a full m45 recline rear section if you want to make it awesome haha

Filler Neck is finished... no leaks, I painted it black after this but you get the idea:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-108.jpg[/img]

nice

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;470624]I don't have to worry about the oil pan.. I don't have a V8 in my car ;-) Oil pan is slightly higher than the sub frame now :)

Interior was always on the to do list, although I admit the c pillar, headliner, and rear shelf were NOT on the list, I have some IS250 front seats I may retro into the car and have the rear re upholstered to match and I've been toying with the idea of a full F50 interior retro.. although that wouldn't be anytime soon.[/QUOTE]

oh thats awesome! i didn't realize it sat that high.

and you totally should retro the f50 interior into it. That would make it even more one of a kind.

[QUOTE=eds13;472104]oh thats awesome! i didn't realize it sat that high.

and you totally should retro the f50 interior into it. That would make it even more one of a kind.[/QUOTE]

Originally it did not fit as high as it is now, I raised the engine a bit to correct the driveshaft angle, and it also gave me the added benefit of more oil pan clearance :-) 

If I can finish this radius, aero, and coilovers by the summer I'll be happy. I'll rock the burned interior too! haha 

QUICK UPDATE:

Aimgain Aero will be here on the 20th! :)

Can't wait to see the Aimgain aero installed!

[QUOTE=normandie;473406]Can't wait to see the Aimgain aero installed![/QUOTE]

You and me both! Although, I should mention it's only the front bumper and sides, the rear bumper will be chopped up and customized.

gonna be sick.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;473402]

Aimgain Aero will be here on the 20th! :)[/QUOTE]

Yes! good stuff Chris!

[QUOTE=RITZY33;470425]Holy Moly!!
Glad your okay that could of been all bad in a matter of seconds...
But I know exactly what your talking about when I tackled this project for the first time myself unfortunately I didn't have enough sense to remove the fuel tank or interior haha but luckily for me nothing happened.[/QUOTE]

Same thing almost happened to me when doing some welding on my 240. Better be lucky than good. Great build thread keep it up.

I have a special going on for m45 rear recline seat section.. just saying. :)

[QUOTE=Kouki Monster;473873]I have a special going on for m45 rear recline seat section.. just saying. :)[/QUOTE]

Haha, I'm determined to get the body in order by the summer, not enough time to do everything :-( 

HOWEVER, I opened up a 40' container today and found this inside:

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/Aimgain.jpg[/img]

very nice. i was thinking about copping the same for the og52, but decided selling it is the way to go.

Oh hell yeah :biggthumpup:
Time for a test fit and some pics?

[QUOTE=OG;475123]very nice. i was thinking about copping the same for the og52, but decided selling it is the way to go.[/QUOTE]

Word, it's too bad there arn't more choices for the G50, but I get it.

[QUOTE=Juzzo;475127]Oh hell yeah :biggthumpup:
Time for a test fit and some pics?[/QUOTE]

Yea, probably this weekend. Gotta get it back to the garage fist. The box is gigantic!

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;475130]Word, it's too bad there arn't more choices for the G50, but I get it.[/QUOTE]

the 2 that our around are nice though. i really like the sessions but i'm gonna do that on my pres so i was considering aimgain. a little less $$$ also.

[QUOTE=OG;475140]the 2 that our around are nice though. i really like the sessions but i'm gonna do that on my pres so i was considering aimgain. a little less $$$ also.[/QUOTE]

Yea.. I dig em both, although i dislike both rear bumpers, and I like the aimgain sides better... Speaking of which:

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/Aimgain%20side%20skirt%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Nice! It looks pretty snug in there too. Did you get the door caps too?

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;475311]Yea.. I dig em both, although i dislike both rear bumpers, and I like the aimgain sides better... Speaking of which:

[URL="http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/Aimgain%20side%20skirt%20(Medium).jpg"][IMG]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/Aimgain%20side%20skirt%20(Medium).jpg[/IMG][/URL][/QUOTE]

Sick build!!!!

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;475316]Nice! It looks pretty snug in there too. Did you get the door caps too?[/QUOTE]

Yea, funny story about that. I assumed they were included in the side skirt price, as it turns out they are not. They are getting ordered shortly. Hopefully they will be able to get EMS'd here. 

Also, I finally finished grinding and seam sealing both rears, just need to spray em with undercoating now. I moved onto the front, started on the tubs this past weekend. :) 

I can't wait to get this thing wrapped up. 

[QUOTE=adamls2;475836]Sick build!!!![/QUOTE]

Thanks :)

Those rims really suit the Q I'm thinking of doing the same lol

definitely coming along nicely. :biggthumpup:

Mapped out my plan for the front tubs:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-109.jpg[/img]

This part was a bit painful, especially knowing the bay will have to be painted again. blah... progress must continue!
[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-110.jpg[/img]

i LOVE the wheels on this

Funny you should say that, I just sold em today.. haha New (permanent) wheels will arrive shortly :-)

Still SLs or Ordens?

Neither :)

Oh yeah going the extra mile, how's the clearance on the back portion?

gold brakes?

[QUOTE=OG;481462]gold brakes?[/QUOTE]

Yea, Brembos all around and imma tacky bitch.

[QUOTE=Juzzo;481302]Oh yeah going the extra mile, how's the clearance on the back portion?[/QUOTE]

zero issues on rear clearance, quite happy with it... haha

that's right. they looked 24k for a minuite there.

How much lower does the aimgain sideskirts go in relation to the the stock front & rear bumper?  Would it look off if I just do sideskirts/door caps for now?  Don't want to buy the front bumper until I can sort out the front suspension.

[QUOTE=normandie;482226]How much lower does the aimgain sideskirts go in relation to the the stock front & rear bumper?  Would it look off if I just do sideskirts/door caps for now?  Don't want to buy the front bumper until I can sort out the front suspension.[/QUOTE]

I would say yes, it would look out of place. The sides actually hang down lower than I thought they would.

Progress...

[URL="http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-109.jpg"][IMG]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-109.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-URvYhrSpV9E/USFWXZibirI/AAAAAAAACVA/XaRrqIVTCzk/s1280/IMAG2100.jpg"][IMG]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-URvYhrSpV9E/USFWXZibirI/AAAAAAAACVA/XaRrqIVTCzk/s1280/IMAG2100.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J-2l-reGbIQ/USFW8K4peeI/AAAAAAAACVM/Yk2PJdqENQA/s1280/IMAG2101.jpg"][IMG]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J-2l-reGbIQ/USFW8K4peeI/AAAAAAAACVM/Yk2PJdqENQA/s1280/IMAG2101.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jNOvE-VSXFY/USFXTpnErpI/AAAAAAAACVc/lWFS2R-j3jg/s1280/IMAG2104.jpg"][IMG]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jNOvE-VSXFY/USFXTpnErpI/AAAAAAAACVc/lWFS2R-j3jg/s1280/IMAG2104.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5_CNOj2Sh2s/USFduiMuDqI/AAAAAAAACWA/d2wsvSWfn44/s1280/IMAG2106.jpg"][IMG]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5_CNOj2Sh2s/USFduiMuDqI/AAAAAAAACWA/d2wsvSWfn44/s1280/IMAG2106.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Couple more. These are not the wheels for this car, just something we test fit on there for fun.

[URL="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_7hQAK9yS24/USGY1XaaijI/AAAAAAAACXA/6sSEoX1kDK8/s1280/IMAG2110.jpg"][IMG]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_7hQAK9yS24/USGY1XaaijI/AAAAAAAACXA/6sSEoX1kDK8/s1280/IMAG2110.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6pSLrupGKu0/USGYV2rt_9I/AAAAAAAACWs/6g0KDE6O1x0/s1280/IMAG2118.jpg"][IMG]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6pSLrupGKu0/USGYV2rt_9I/AAAAAAAACWs/6g0KDE6O1x0/s1280/IMAG2118.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6H8ZIED_gg4/USGYC_CwWUI/AAAAAAAACWc/dEmhUs8NwVA/s720/IMAG2113.jpg"][IMG]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6H8ZIED_gg4/USGYC_CwWUI/AAAAAAAACWc/dEmhUs8NwVA/s720/IMAG2113.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KOeWDemEo0s/USGYNfPJZXI/AAAAAAAACWk/yf0sdpWa6XI/s720/IMAG2115.jpg"][IMG]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KOeWDemEo0s/USGYNfPJZXI/AAAAAAAACWk/yf0sdpWa6XI/s720/IMAG2115.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

this is kind of morbid, but more pix of this:

[img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5_CNOj2Sh2s/USFduiMuDqI/AAAAAAAACWA/d2wsvSWfn44/s1280/IMAG2106.jpg[/img]?

[QUOTE=brainneeded;485302]this is kind of morbid, but more pix of this:[/QUOTE]

More of which part of that pic? The Q getting destroyed, the Ranger, or JZZ's butt??? :)

Do you need to run a ground when using a plasma cutter? Just curious. Never used one. That shop is sick!!! You guys need a painter.... I can start in two weeks.... All I need is a plane ticket and please have a turnkey Nova-Verta downdraft ready-to-go. Thanks . I make shit shiny.

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[QUOTE=~~sperm~bomb~~;485323]Do you need to run a ground when using a plasma cutter? Just curious. Never used one. That shop is sick!!! You guys need a painter.... I can start in two weeks.... All I need is a plane ticket and please have a turnkey Nova-Verta downdraft ready-to-go. Thanks . I make shit shiny.[/QUOTE]

Yeah you can see the plasma ground clamp in the pic below. It uses a tiny gauged wire compared to a welders ground feed. 

Thanks, and please come paint for us, but I hope $0.00 dollars per hour will be within the range of payscale your looking for, if so your hired!

I did see the mythbusters episode where the proved it's possible to polish a turd, so I believe your claim of the ability to make shit shiny. :) 
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJ9fy1qSFI[/url]

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[QUOTE=99 GS3;485329]Yeah you can see the plasma ground clamp in the pic below. It uses a tiny gauged wire compared to a welders ground feed. 

Thanks, and please come paint for us, but I hope $0.00 dollars per hour will be within the range of payscale your looking for, if so your hired!

I did see the mythbusters episode where the proved it's possible to polish a turd, so I believe your claim of the ability to make shit shiny. :) 
[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJ9fy1qSFI[/URL]

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Ha! Link was great! Who knew??? Makin shit shiny is my response to people who ask "what do you do?". I think there is a misconception that painting cars is just as easy as grabbing a paint gun and waving your hand across a few panels then youre done..... Think again. In a similar vein of thought somebody might look at this and think "yea just make some cuts and then weld some things in there and youre done"...... I havent done any of this kind of radical modification to the apron, upper rail or any other part of a car but I have the brains to know that its not as easy as it looks. I love pics like this, the more you got the better.

I  can start A.S.A.P.but as far as pay goes if you can just multiply $0.00per/hr  X 10,,, I mean by 1,000,,, I mean by 100,000,000  shit lemme figure this out.......mmmmmmmmmmmmm

[QUOTE=99 GS3;485304]More of which part of that pic? The Q getting destroyed, the Ranger, or JZZ's butt??? :)[/QUOTE]

the last 2 =?

What the gay Timmy? :eek4greddy:  LOL...

nice progress

[QUOTE=brainneeded;485344]the last 2 =?[/QUOTE]

I can supply the last one.. no problem, pm for details ;-)

^^^Buahahaa :smiley-rofl:
But on a serious note, you chopped the upper rail and inner fender while 3 corners on the ground? I didn't dare to touch mine with out lifting the whole front up, I didn't want to bend the frame... Also props for doing fab work with a t-shirt, you got thick skin haha.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;485664]I can supply the last one.. no problem, pm for details ;-)[/QUOTE]

pm'd. :innoutrofl2:

[QUOTE=brainneeded;485344]the last 2 =?[/QUOTE]

Seems JZZ got you covered on the last one, but here's a little bit of my old on going ranger project that's getting ready for a total redo and is currently tying up the lift so we couldn't put the Q up on it the other day.

Here's how it has looked for the past few years. Shaved bodylines, tailgate, lights, molded fender vents, supra tails, side steps, etc.. Basic triangulated 4 link and fuel cell setup in the rear. I'm going back to a more stock bodied look and different bed/tails but Z'ing the and sectioning the frame down to go lower and fix the reverse rake these rangers have when laid out.  Sold the old wheels, it's sittin on stockers here.

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Decent Stereo with some old style PPI amps, (yeah yeah ignore the lame seats, they are already gone, I got rid of them a while back)

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So I have the Trafficstars and 19x9.5 and 19x11 I'm thinking of running on it, and if JZZ30TT doesn't use these IS250 seats they may go in this truck or if he does then I have a set of IS300 seats to go in it instead. 

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Of course the front will need some spacing. 

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And here was a test fit of the VSKF's off my car just for fun.

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Haha, now after littering up JZZ's thread, I presume your maybe not into bagged minitrucks, but might be asking because you noticed the greddy titanium can sticking out the side?

Well since this bed is going to the scrapyard and I'm doing another one, I've been wanting to do some sort of different exhaust setup than typically seen on trucks, this was laying around and JZZ thought it might be worth trying since I didn't care about the bed. Now if I did something like this it would obviously be fiberglassed in and molded around so it doesn't look like a gaping hole in the bed. But here is a 2 minute cut to stick it through.

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nah i like minitrucks, weird tail conversions, and overall strange vehicles. i was just curious because it wasn't your typical frenched tails.

the supra roll pan is old school mini. common back in the day.

[QUOTE=OG;485986]the supra roll pan is old school mini. common back in the day.[/QUOTE]

Yup, did the bodywork back in 2000/2001, I've had this truck for 13 years. It's gonna look completely different this summer. Already sold the fenders, the front end and bed/lights are going bye bye too..

Now corvette tails in the pan is old school.. Among other sweet shit like dancing beds and truxterossa kits..

[URL="http://www.bodyshot.biz/IMAGES/eye_candy/smooth_sleds/mazdarossa.jpg"][IMG]http://www.bodyshot.biz/IMAGES/eye_candy/smooth_sleds/mazdarossa.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[video=youtube;X0cIMOmuvo8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0cIMOmuvo8[/video]

Back on topic, there should be more G50 progress this weekend, I think JZZ has gotten motivated after recently making a wheel decision.

[QUOTE=99 GS3;485866]

And here was a test fit of the VSKF's off my car just for fun.

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[/QUOTE]
 that bad boy gets quite a bit of lift. impressive. kinda makes me miss my old ranger...
how bad was the pinion angle?

Oh my god! Never seen that dancing bed shit before! I can picture  Johnny5 from "Short Circuit" 1 and 2 jumping in this to go pickup some robot bitches.

[QUOTE=LowStyle400;486079]that bad boy gets quite a bit of lift. impressive. kinda makes me miss my old ranger...
how bad was the pinion angle?[/QUOTE]

It gets about 15" of lift in the rear at 120psi when measured from the bumpstop to the axle running firestone 2600's, the front gets about 8"-9" on slam specialties re-7's but the ball joints maxing become the limitation when trying to get tons of lift up front..

I set the pinon at about 3 degrees up when welding the link bars at ride height, the pinion barely moves at all through the whole travel because the upper and lower link bars are pretty close to being the same length which helps minimize pinion change.


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[QUOTE=Juzzo;485761]^^^Buahahaa :smiley-rofl:
But on a serious note, you chopped the upper rail and inner fender while 3 corners on the ground? I didn't dare to touch mine with out lifting the whole front up, I didn't want to bend the frame... Also props for doing fab work with a t-shirt, you got thick skin haha.[/QUOTE]

Sorry I forgot about this post with all the mini talk.. (I do have full confidence that, if he ever finishes it, 99 GS3's Ranger will be quite dope). 

I didn't see an issue with chopping the rail while 3 wheeling. It's not exactly a super structural piece, as the supports for the shock tower are in tact, and the only thing is really holds is the fender. Although, you can never be too careful, maybe I'll do the other side as you suggested. 

Fuck I'm ready to get this car finished.... Getting awefully close to going back to the body shop for finial body work and paint :-)

Wow talk about clearance. I just hammered mine. Question about the headlights. Which projector shroud are you using?

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;486426]Wow talk about clearance. I just hammered mine. Question about the headlights. Which projector shroud are you using?[/QUOTE]

Yea, I hammered mine initially, and again like the rears this may have been a tad overboard, but the car should be able to roll with the frame rails touching the ground now. :-) Maybe I'll need to section those next! haha 

Projector shrouds are the TRS Apollo.

New Wheel Teaser, this is the front wheel: 

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/new-wheels2.jpg[/img]

Next to my Datsun Wheel haha:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/new-wheels.jpg[/img]

:eek2:

Love those wheels! Are the rivets gold?

[QUOTE=Dranom;487729]Love those wheels! Are the rivets gold?[/QUOTE]


Thanks, they are currently gold work bolts, they are coming out and I'll be putting in my own Titanium fasteners either Gold or Purple, haven't decided yet. Might do it like the SL's and one side Gold, and the other Purple.... we shall see. Also, thinking about changing up the faces possibly and painting one set of spokes.

I like the idea with both colors on separates sides. Especially with the gold calipers it will tie in. Might as well get matching gold lug nuts and other side purple caliper and lugs. Now that will be crazy lol

Isn't the wheels 2 piece welded? Did you unweld the faces?

[QUOTE=SIMPLE G50;487776]I like the idea with both colors on separates sides. Especially with the gold calipers it will tie in. Might as well get matching gold lug nuts and other side purple caliper and lugs. Now that will be crazy lol[/QUOTE]

Haha, I will be using our newly redesigned Purple and Gold lugs that will match the wheel bolts:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/new-release-lug-nuts/dub-4-1.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/new-release-lug-nuts/dub-6-1.jpg[/img]

Wheel Bolts:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/applications/gold.jpg[/img]



[QUOTE=Dranom;487783]Isn't the wheels 2 piece welded? Did you unweld the faces?[/QUOTE]

Yes, they are are a 2 piece welded wheel, however Work uses fake plastic bolts on their 2 piece welded wheels, just to dress them up. They are threaded and you can replace them (even while the wheel is mounted on the car, since they do nothing structurally).

That looks good this is some serious work, but its good to see the U.S. Vip scene continue to grow and get more and more aggresive.

Finally test fitted the wheels. 

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:)

So happy with the rear fitment!! I need to buy some camber arms and toe arms as the toe is super out of wack. Camber is natural in the pic.

I'm also working on figuring out a solution for the front upper control arms to get the camber to match the rear.

Spot on :biggthumpup:

looks sick.

:biggthumpup:

nice fit

Thanks guys! 

It feels like I'm almost to the end of the road! The rear turned out exactly how I had pictured it in my head... Haha still a ton of work ahead though. More updates to come shortly.

Courtesy of OG, SPL Ti Camber and Toe arms:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/spl.jpg[/img]

This should get the rear alignment in check.

SPL's are so nice.  I can only afford Battle Versions haha.

[QUOTE=normandie;489751]SPL's are so nice.  I can only afford Battle Versions haha.[/QUOTE]

At least your car is presentable, sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get to actually drive this thing and enjoy it again.

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;489757]At least your car is presentable, sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get to actually drive this thing and enjoy it again.[/QUOTE]

ha ha... tell me about it.

[QUOTE=OG;489917]ha ha... tell me about it.[/QUOTE]

Well, I have made some progress... The front inner radius is finished on both sides, still need to tidy up the engine bay and make everything look pretty. 

Also, I now have 6 fenders that I will use to make a set of 2... haha two original, two I'm using for the vent/light, and two for the flares. 

Still working on figuring out a solution for the fuca's...

What's the problem with the FUCAs?

[QUOTE=Juzzo;490984]What's the problem with the FUCAs?[/QUOTE]

No great option to getting -8ish thats readily available. I could cut and reweld but the bushings are fucked on my oem's and with the price of bushing kits I am think I'd be better off modifying and aftermarket piece, at least they will have heim joints.

the es z32 bushings aren't pricey at all. or you could use the super pro with the camber adjustment, which would allow you to dial it in a bit, but they are a bit pricey.

can't wait to see the wheels on

[QUOTE=99 GS3;488967]Finally test fitted the wheels. 

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GAAWWHHDAAAAMN!!! F@CKIN SIICK!!! In for updates...

Yea seeing those pics again motivated me to buy tires and get the front fenders finished so it can get painted.. haha thanks :)

Love the fitment on the rears!:dance:

@JZZ - we have radiused fender flares with a +20mm bulge. Give me a heads up and maybe we can help you out with your bad ass g50 build!

I'm using s14 rear spindles.

Coilover mount will be different from fork  type to straight rod bushing type. You will also need new ball joints for the rear lower control arms since the q's spindles are tapered and the s14's aren't. Everything else is good to go. I'm running oem nissan s14 just to clarify. Nothing aftermarket. I'm 1.5k miles in after install and its been smooth sailing.

Give me a heads up and I can give you more feedback on how I did my setup including product codes for the ball joints.

:signdammit:

[QUOTE=9K Racing™;492760]@JZZ - we have radiused fender flares with a +20mm bulge. Give me a heads up and maybe we can help you out with your bad ass g50 build!

I'm using s14 rear spindles.

Coilover mount will be different from fork  type to straight rod bushing type. You will also need new ball joints for the rear lower control arms since the q's spindles are tapered and the s14's aren't. Everything else is good to go. I'm running oem nissan s14 just to clarify. Nothing aftermarket. I'm 1.5k miles in after install and its been smooth sailing.

Give me a heads up and I can give you more feedback on how I did my setup including product codes for the ball joints.[/QUOTE]


Very cool, I'll shoot you a pm. What was the idea behind switching to the S14 rear spindle? Any pics!?

I was considering using these spindles, more to gain another caliper but they are also a true drop spindle:

[img]http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/e107_files/public/1335840574_2_FT5048_dsc03873.jpg[/img]

i considered using the pbm ones as well a while back, but i would stay away from them now. the bolt and stud type lower mount puts a lot of strain on the lower bushing in the coilover at extreme angles. they should have made these with the fork style.

More test fitting, SPL arms are installed and alignment is close. Looking forward to tackling the front now! 

[img]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/9056439364_a26e4ff27e_b.jpg[/img]

[img]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3811/9054235603_cf2456647b_b.jpg[/img]

[img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/9056518980_d0beae89f4_b.jpg[/img]

rears need more low and it will be perfect you do a home job for alignment?

wheels are dope but needs less tire and more low

Just wait and see boys, this thing will knock your socks off when finished =)

[QUOTE=OGcima;493226]rears need more low and it will be perfect you do a home job for alignment?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Prime;493230]wheels are dope but needs less tire and more low[/QUOTE]

The car is low, fender height is not, it was done purposely. 

[QUOTE=Juzzo;493240]Just wait and see boys, this thing will knock your socks off when finished =)[/QUOTE]

:-)

The car is coming along nicely, I like the approach you are taking in modding your g50.

[QUOTE=Juzzo;493240]Just wait and see boys, this thing will knock your socks off when finished =)[/QUOTE]

:eek5r:IM NOT EVEN WEARING SOCKS... OMGsh

[QUOTE=undecidedvip;493276]The car is coming along nicely, I like the approach you are taking in modding your g50.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=AKings_Heir;493400]:eek5r:IM NOT EVEN WEARING SOCKS... OMGsh[/QUOTE]

Thanks guys! 

I was hoping to have this done by Black 4 but after doing some math in my head, I don't think this is going to happen. New goal is Canibeat in NJ. We shall see, I think it's doable.

Any updates? :drool:

[QUOTE=Zer0_KooL;494970]Any updates? :drool:[/QUOTE]

Hard to find time atm... plus body guy is on vacation for a month... wtf!? The plan is for it to be finished for Canibeat, I think it will be.

i bet his got a huge update next reply and it will blow us out of the water :P

I dunno about huge, but it's coming along...

Starter on the front fenders finally:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-111.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-112.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-113.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-114.jpg[/img]



SO as you can see below, the camber up front wasn't cutting it. I was using the Power Trix FUCA which I modified to gain more camber (pictured below):

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-115.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-116.jpg[/img]


That being the case, I decided to try and modify the OEM FUCA to accommodate to necessary camber (which turned out near perfect thanks to 99 GS3 on here). I will be adding ES bushings if I decide to stay with this option:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-117.jpg[/img]

Now, the camber matches front and rear, and the wheel will fit nicely behind the flare:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-118.jpg[/img]

This was a very exciting moment for me, I've been staring at this bumper for months now. I test fit it on Sunday and I have to admit its the best fitting fiberglass bumper I've ever come across. Very Happy with it, and keep in mind the side skirt was just hanging on by the door in the pic:

[img]http://www.dressupbolts.com/wp-content/gallery/q45-build/g50-119.jpg[/img]

Looks great bro!

this build is MEGA DOPE...

This build makes me feel like I didn't do enough.. I love to see more builds going all the way...

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[QUOTE=Dranom;497090]Looks great bro![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=whabbahead9;497092]this build is MEGA DOPE...[/QUOTE]

Thanks guys! I'm really hoping to get this project wrapped up soon!

[QUOTE=lowvanu2;497105]This build makes me feel like I didn't do enough.. I love to see more builds going all the way...

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You know it's funny, I think no matter what you do to any car the owner will always have that same feeling. I know I feel that way sometimes too..lol 

Your van is dope man :)

Registered for Canibeat today, dunno if it will be 100% but i'm planning on being there with it....

dayum

Beautiful!

Ok, SO car isn't finished :( Won't be making First Class Fitment... ohwell next update will be pictures of the finished exterior. :) So close...

Ah, that sucks man. Not making deadlines is the worst,
but it will be worth the wait, for sure.

HOLY SHIT  this is one bad ass build

well I may be a little late, but i'm definitely subscribed. Amazing work man, good to see you taking matters into your own hands. (UCA's)

JZZ has not been paying attention to finishing this car because both he and I have been spending the spare time helping a friend with a GTE IS300 build.. I haven't touched my car or truck projects in months either, but the IS now runs and is close to complete so hopefully some progress here will come pretty soon.. 

Here's a couple pics of the IS to pass the time.

[IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8638647755_39a6118da6_b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8541/8639750864_0153379118_b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/9312386794_56740177b8_b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/9552430190_d784da0d32_b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3760/9552421976_5420801a8a_c.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3825/10550672314_387dfe0875_b.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JRwfSYuMyg4/UrEer6-vyKI/AAAAAAAAC3M/qx0THn0B7qA/w1502-h847-no/IMAG3374.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UqY4UnKKIvU/UrEesHQivyI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/dgpFyStqXt8/w1502-h847-no/IMAG3375.jpg[/IMG]

[video=youtube;SwsY8kL03h8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwsY8kL03h8&feature=youtu.be[/video]

Monsta!

OK so I finally made up my mind on what to do about tubbing the front fenders... as I didn't want a typical trailer fender tub look, it's just not for me. So after some debate I purchased a Q45 front clip cut behind the shock towers. Here's basically the process, although it looks fairly simple I have about 100 hours or so in the front tubs :( 

Also, when I had originally planned for the car to be finished for Canibeat last year, I was going to skip doing this in order to have the car finished, I'm kinda glad I waited as I think it worked out better in the end. 

Removed the engine, and got to cutting:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/204%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Removed the Core Support as the previous one was bent to shit from an accident some time ago:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/205%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Chopped up the new front clip to add almost 5 inches to my existing shocktower, basically extending the wheel tub 5" further forward:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/211%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Seeing as I have never done this before, I measured wrong:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/212%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Tacked into place: 
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/214%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/218%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Time to fill all the gaps and weld them up:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/219%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/220%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Grinding:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/221%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Fiberglass to smooth it out:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/227%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/228%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Sanding:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/229%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Bondo plus more sanding (the sanding never ends):
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/234%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Doneish:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/235%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Inner Fender:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/236%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/238%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

New core support installed:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/240%20(Medium).jpg[/img]


Engine Bay is getting repainted as we speak, exterior will be sprayed after the engine is re-installed and the car gets the coilovers installed along with a final alignment, so any tweaks to the body work can be done before paint if necessary!

Should be back from having the bay painted this weekend :)

can't wait to see more progress! this is probably my favorite g50!

Yea, I really want to get this thing finished once and for all... Getting close for sure. Thanks!

Really nice alternative to tubbing, it's always great to get things look like OEM'ish. Superb :D

Quick q about the IS: why didn't you upgrade/replace the crank pulley? Those have the tendency to split after 15-20 years of use.... The past few years there has been a lot of cases around here with the non-vvti JZ.

[QUOTE=Juzzo;506744]Really nice alternative to tubbing, it's always great to get things look like OEM'ish. Superb :D

Quick q about the IS: why didn't you upgrade/replace the crank pulley? Those have the tendency to split after 15-20 years of use.... The past few years there has been a lot of cases around here with the non-vvti JZ.[/QUOTE]

Thanks!

Crank pulley was inspected and didn't shown any signs of deterioration so we went with it. It seems those issues can be hit or miss, I've had them fall apart in my hand before too.

The bay was finished up this weekend and you'll see the new color the car will be painted as well, Audi Ipanema Brown found on the R8, A7, Q5 etc:

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/Bay1%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

This is what the color looks like indoors:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/Bay2%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

This is what the color looks like with sun + shade:
[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/Bay3%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Give you an idea of how drastic the color changes depending on the lighting. I think it turned out great, looking forward to getting the exterior finished up now!

So nice! Can't wait for it to be done!

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This is so f-in rad.

I wonder how many times I will redo the engine bay before the rest of the car is finished? Hopefully this will be the last.

So still time to do the bay in a contrasting color? Haha =D

sweet work!  Would be nice to have shaved the unnecessary holes from the donor fenders but great idea and great work!  I like the color choice a lot

[QUOTE=speedaddict;506954]sweet work!  Would be nice to have shaved the unnecessary holes from the donor fenders but great idea and great work!  I like the color choice a lot[/QUOTE]

I gotta have the holes, need them to put bolts in ;-) After all it is technically a display for our products.

you catch the shoutout on Superstreet mag or VIP Car from the articles of my GS this year?

Yea I saw the SS issue, but I missed the VIP CAR, I'll have to check that out! Thanks btw!

Engine is back in, raised it almost an inch higher than it was to give the pan plenty of ground clearance.. it's still really dirty, I'm going to change up a few things in the bay this time around:

[img]http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Chris@Spool/ENGINE%20BAY%20(Medium).jpg[/img]

Really glad to see progress on this car.def one of my favorites on this forum. Also glad to see that this car is local. Looking forward to seeing it this summer.So what are the plans for suspension? Still planning on running coilovers and cups?

Snazzy!!

[QUOTE=~~sperm~bomb~~;507176]Really glad to see progress on this car.def one of my favorites on this forum. Also glad to see that this car is local. Looking forward to seeing it this summer.So what are the plans for suspension? Still planning on running coilovers and cups?[/QUOTE]

Thanks! 

I think it will end up just being coilovers, the pistons are too short to use cups :(  I'll be installing the coilovers by the end of the week, so we will see just how impossible this thing will be to drive this weekend providing I can get it running by then.

looks good bro, tuck that harness!


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My SPL tie rod ends came in so I can get the car aligned now. Installing today, hopefully everything goes smoothly. 

I'm not going to tuck the harness but I am going to rebuild the charge harness, and fuse box harness so it looks a bit nicer.

wow those "tubs" are a really good idea, very creative. In for more!!!