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AIRJARDIN · 05-17-2012, 06:41 PM

ohh that is nice

Robert_K · 05-18-2012, 08:24 PM

Was told I should be picking it up sometime tomorrow afternoon for break-in driving.

Robert_K · 05-20-2012, 07:41 AM

gsr wannabe · 05-20-2012, 08:30 AM

sweet build...

all done while you were overseas?

Robert_K · 05-20-2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsr wannabe

sweet build...

all done while you were overseas?

No I'm home on R&R right now. Was hoping for it last week but hopefully Monday now.

Robert_K · 05-21-2012, 09:46 PM

A lot of the wiring has been completed. Oil and water/coolant added. Exhaust mounted and tips fixed. HalTech is in. Left the shop with the battery charger on it and hopefully first start up tomorrow morning.

runswithscissrs · 05-21-2012, 10:12 PM

Take video!!!!!

capri · 05-23-2012, 09:15 AM

yes I agree, a video would be very nice.

Robert_K · 05-23-2012, 10:08 AM

Once it's completed.

Robert_K · 05-23-2012, 04:23 PM

The car started. Having some issues with the Cosworth sealing and getting vacuum leaks. Ordered new gaskets and having them overnighted. Yeap... Overnighting gaskets. LOL!

Latest pics:

New plate on...

Compressed some. Still needs to come completely off the lift and new alignment.

CJM Fuel rails and painted valve covers.

Robert_K · 05-26-2012, 04:27 PM

Change the location of the JWT intake filter. This will help the hood close properly. Also have the LightWerkz '06 headlight in.

Still needs an alignment but on the ground.

runswithscissrs · 05-26-2012, 09:53 PM

Lookin good!!

Robert_K · 05-28-2012, 08:53 AM

Still needs a lot of work; alignment, finishing the tuning, paint, etc... But here are some more pictures...

capri · 05-29-2012, 11:59 AM

looking good hoss but I am a bit confused. the last set of pics show it to be home but why did you bring her home if you still need the tune completed, aligned, etc.etc..??
It does look very nice in the driveway I must admit.

Robert_K · 05-29-2012, 04:13 PM

Because I left to return to Iraq. Wanted to drive it at least once.

PowerFab Auto · 05-29-2012, 04:38 PM

Yep, was a crunch to get it done, but happily the owner got some seat time in before he bailed. It was fun this time, it'll be even better when he comes home again!

capri · 05-30-2012, 08:21 AM

Oh, I see. Glad to see that you got to drive the car at least before you went back. Can't wait to see the finished product. Powerfab FTW again!!!

Robert_K · 06-01-2012, 08:53 PM

So registration for the Texas Mile opens in August. Can't wait! Already have the rules, regulations and, safety info printed to get the Z ready.

jc0526 · 06-01-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_K

So registration for the Texas Mile opens in August. Can't wait! Already have the rules, regulations and, safety info printed to get the Z ready.

Might want to raise the car a bit for the mile BTW. There are 2 pretty harsh bumps on the runway. One at about 1/4 mile and one right at the mile mark.

El Mismo Man · 06-05-2012, 01:29 PM

that shift knob is dope!!!

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05-17-2012, 06:41 PM	#61
AIRJARDIN n00b Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 111 Car: g35 coupe	ohh that is nice

05-18-2012, 08:24 PM	#62
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE	Was told I should be picking it up sometime tomorrow afternoon for break-in driving.

05-20-2012, 07:41 AM	#63
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE

05-20-2012, 08:30 AM	#64
gsr wannabe Imgettntoooldfrthsshit... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SSS houston Posts: 2,513 Car: what do yoooooooo drive?	sweet build... all done while you were overseas?

05-21-2012, 09:46 PM	#66
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE	A lot of the wiring has been completed. Oil and water/coolant added. Exhaust mounted and tips fixed. HalTech is in. Left the shop with the battery charger on it and hopefully first start up tomorrow morning.

05-21-2012, 10:12 PM	#67
runswithscissrs Herrow? Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: spring Posts: 1,491 Car: 6 speed base rs-sex	Take video!!!!!

05-23-2012, 09:15 AM	#68
capri BOOST BITCH Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 451 Car: 1990 NISSAN 300ZXTT	yes I agree, a video would be very nice.

05-23-2012, 10:08 AM	#69
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE	Once it's completed.

05-23-2012, 04:23 PM	#70
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE	The car started. Having some issues with the Cosworth sealing and getting vacuum leaks. Ordered new gaskets and having them overnighted. Yeap... Overnighting gaskets. LOL! Latest pics: New plate on... Compressed some. Still needs to come completely off the lift and new alignment. CJM Fuel rails and painted valve covers.

05-26-2012, 04:27 PM	#71
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE	Change the location of the JWT intake filter. This will help the hood close properly. Also have the LightWerkz '06 headlight in. Still needs an alignment but on the ground.

05-26-2012, 09:53 PM	#72
runswithscissrs Herrow? Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: spring Posts: 1,491 Car: 6 speed base rs-sex	Lookin good!!

05-28-2012, 08:53 AM	#73
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE	Still needs a lot of work; alignment, finishing the tuning, paint, etc... But here are some more pictures...

05-29-2012, 11:59 AM	#74
capri BOOST BITCH Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 451 Car: 1990 NISSAN 300ZXTT	looking good hoss but I am a bit confused. the last set of pics show it to be home but why did you bring her home if you still need the tune completed, aligned, etc.etc..?? It does look very nice in the driveway I must admit.

05-29-2012, 04:13 PM	#75
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE	Because I left to return to Iraq. Wanted to drive it at least once.

05-29-2012, 04:38 PM	#76
PowerFab Auto Performance Fabrications Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 10541 FM 1960 Rd W #703 Posts: 466 Car:	Yep, was a crunch to get it done, but happily the owner got some seat time in before he bailed. It was fun this time, it'll be even better when he comes home again!

05-30-2012, 08:21 AM	#77
capri BOOST BITCH Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 451 Car: 1990 NISSAN 300ZXTT	Oh, I see. Glad to see that you got to drive the car at least before you went back. Can't wait to see the finished product. Powerfab FTW again!!!

06-01-2012, 08:53 PM	#78
Robert_K F^ck Yo' Fake Wheels ;) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 568 Car: 350Z-TT, G37S, Murano LE	So registration for the Texas Mile opens in August. Can't wait! Already have the rules, regulations and, safety info printed to get the Z ready.

06-05-2012, 01:29 PM	#80
El Mismo Man n00b Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 19 Car:	that shift knob is dope!!!