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Old 11-08-2012   #641
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Re: Project Lex

I think my evo has more rust than your car! I had no idea it had 160k miles on it, very nice shape for that many miles man.

Lookin forward to more progress!
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Re: Project Lex

Lol, lift is pretty low on the list. I'm even starting to wonder if it's even worth it to get one, or maybe just go in with someone on a small shop instead.

Yeah its actually a 1992, 165k or something on the clock. I bought it from a guy in IL, no idea where it was before that. But yeah I would prefer zero rust, but not too shabby considering the mileage, definitely something I feel like I can fix too.
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Yeah, after rolling around all night under my Tiguan, I realize I really need a lift again. Looking good B-man!
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Old 11-09-2012   #644
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If you have some pointers on undercoating, lemme know! I'd love to just do a black undercoating or something. I just have no idea what kind of prep is involved, what kind of product to use, etc.
I undercoated my old 1g, its easy. Just clean the underside really well with soap and water first, then use some mineral spirits, brush it really well to get all the grime off. Tape off all the areas you dont want undercoat on, and go to town with several layers.
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Re: Project Lex

Did you use roll on stuff? I've read of a few people using truck bedliner stuff that looks nice too.
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Nah I used spray on rubberized undercoating, you can get it at most auto parts stores.
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Old 11-09-2012   #647
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Put your car on a rotisserie first. Ask fejerery. I'm sure he can help you.
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Re: Project Lex

I'd love to do that actually, I think I'm too scared to do that tho, lol.
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Old 11-09-2012   #649
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Re: Project Lex

[1 Minute Ago 09:37 AM] Super Bleeder!!: tyler from MG with the turbo cobra did that like 5 years ago and it looked AMAZING
[1 Minute Ago 09:37 AM] Super Bleeder!!: somone tell brandon to use POR15 on his lexus underbody
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Old 11-09-2012   #650
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Re: Project Lex

Interesting. That car i posted above, he actually did POR15 before he put that undercoating on. Here's what it looked like with just the POR15. I have no idea about what these coatings are, so I kinda figured it must have just been kind of a primer or rust inhibitor or something.



Only thing I don't like is how shiny it is. I think more of a matte finish would be my perfect world. But i'm open to anything at this point really.

I'll try to wash it and get it as clean as I can, but I'm not going to sand it down to bare metal. So if there is a product that will adhere better than others with a surface that's just been washed (not sanded), that'd probably be higher up on my list.
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Re: Project Lex

POR15 is basically just a bad ass paint. It is used a lot on trailers, boat docks and things like that. It works great for underbody also, it is very resistent to chemicals and is thicker than normal paint. Next year I am going to sand blast my trailer and spray with POR15. Welle's right on 65 has it. If you ever have any paint questions they are awesome, they can custom make spray cans too with PPG paint in it.
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Yea since you dont drive in winter anyway, just clean it up underneath and just use some good 3m undercoating... its a flat finish.
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I think that you can get POR15 in flat finish too.
I'm hoping to get my civic done soon and one day do the DSM.
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Re: Project Lex

So considering I'm not going to strip this to bare metal, Just wash the crap out of it, sand any areas with rust, but that's about as much prep work as I'd like to do, is there a product that I should lean towards that will better adhere and last without a hardcore prep job?

Kinda like how Plasti-Dip, it'll still adhere even with less than ideal prep work. However I'm not using that, just an analogy...
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Re: Project Lex

POR15 only has a physical bond, so you would need to use something rough for prep work. Paint removal tool or wire brush on a grinder or something. It does leave an extremely hard shell that nothing likes to stick to.
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Por15 is made to stick to and to eliminate rust, you can paint it directly on rust no problem. I would say wire brush it at the most.
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Re: Project Lex

Picked up a used lightweight JWT 350z flywheel for cheap. I like the fact that the replacement surfaces for these are only $65.

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Old 11-11-2012   #658
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So, excuse my newbness but I have a few questions...how does it happen that this particular 350Z trans bolts up to this motor? I get that you have an adapter plate but what about the input shaft spline count and length? What about the mounts that bolt it up to the chassis? And how does this new flywheel you got simply bolt up, all the holes align correctly? And the driveshaft just fits or do you have to modify the one you have?

Also I was wondering if you plan on finishing the rear-end/trans/clutch job before you tear apart the engine bay for the new IM/IC piping setup? Just curious...I know your list is pretty long but wanted to remind you how fun actually driving project cars is vs them just sitting unfinished forever and ever.
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If you need a custom driveshaft, I can build them at Proven Force.
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Re: Project Lex

I will run a stock SC300 auto flexplate. An adapter will make it so that I can bolt a 350z flywheel and clutch setup to it. The 350z clutch will have the correct splines for the 350z trans input shaft. The trans mount will have to be custom, but it's 1 mount, nothing too fancy there. A custom driveshaft will need to be made to fit into the 350z trans. A Titan driveshaft fits into this trans, so I'm thinking of just seeing if I can find a used Titan driveshaft for cheap, bring it along with my current one to a driveshaft shop, and let them make it work.

I haven't fully decided on the motor stuff yet. Ideally I want the motor out for when I mount up the trans, starter, all that jazz for the first time. So likely the motor will be coming out. However that kind of goes against my rule of thumb which is to try and do things as 1 at a time as possible. So we will see.

I understand where you're coming from as far as enjoying driving it. I drove the thing all year without hardly touching it at all. I have been enjoying driving it, all year! However maybe we differ here, but the "project" part of it is also very enjoyable for me. I am a hands on person, so actually working on it, taking things apart, learning more about this platform which really I'm still very much a newb to, doing things I've never done before, that is also very enjoyable for me. I want to enjoy the whole process beginning to end as much as I can, not just the end. And I want the end to be something I'm proud of. Which takes time, care, and effort.
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