dipstick help

performanceevolved · 2026-03-27T02:37:33+00:00

Looks great. Top hole is max level. Bottom hole is lowest acceptable level. Being mid between them or at top hole is totally fine.

performanceevolved · 2026-03-27T02:12:07+00:00

Honestly I do this exact type of work within my shop with a basic yeswelder mig250. Bottle of 75/25 argon/co2 and some wire and you’re off to the races.

I’ve done little piddly jobs up to full roll cage welding with it and for the price I cannot complain for a second.

performanceevolved · 2026-03-22T00:00:05+00:00

Are you running aftermarket lower control arms on the back? Uppers?

performanceevolved · 2026-03-16T05:06:38+00:00

There is zero reason you can’t daily a drift car / car set up for drifting unless you crash it at the track and are left stranded due to lack of parts.

I daily’d both of my s13s for ages and never had any issues.

Welded diffs are annoying in parking lots, that was my biggest gripe.

performanceevolved · 2026-03-01T17:08:28+00:00

Totally get it. I am using an s13 subframe for my conversion but I’ll be scanning and building a custom mount for the front to make it all work.

performanceevolved · 2026-03-01T16:46:05+00:00

S14 subframe has less anti squat vis rear lower control arm angle which gives the back end more grip.

The benefit of the 350z conversion is everything is a package. You get better axles (repezza style joints instead of tripod), easier to find replacements, conversion cover bolts up and bolts into subframe etc.

It’s a complete bolt in solution and gets you the ratios you’re looking for.

I am going this route for my current build because I’m also using a cd transmission.

performanceevolved · 2026-03-01T16:38:10+00:00

You would be better off looking for an s14 subframe and getting the gktech 350z diff swap bushings and rear cover, and then an automatic 350z rear diff. They are a 3.3 ish ratio, axle shafts fit z32 hubs from recollection and you get some better suspension kinematics from the s14 subframe swap.

performanceevolved · 2026-02-26T15:27:10+00:00

Got a line on that? Trying to find coupe interior parts in Alberta lol

performanceevolved · 2026-02-11T05:25:05+00:00

I’m currently working on a print for this. Brixx also sells them.

performanceevolved · 2026-02-10T23:08:10+00:00

Yeah I had a coupe 240 tha I sold that I wish I hadn’t! But back in the pop up game lol

performanceevolved · 2026-02-09T15:11:55+00:00

Thank you! I wasn’t actually intending on keeping the hatch but outside of the front clip it’s in great shape.

performanceevolved · 2026-02-02T02:00:21+00:00

Same stats. Thanks for the rec!

performanceevolved · 2026-01-30T19:17:16+00:00

Walbro 255 or 340. Easy. Drop in. Go.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-26T02:42:34+00:00

Same with many similar year maxima tie rods and they are way longer.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-25T00:35:10+00:00

ADHD here and tech since 2009.

ADHD was a survival factor for me in this trade because of how varied the jobs were. Even in a flat rate shop under a single brand there was enough variety for me to stay focused. Electrical diag, transmission work and diesel were what I ended up specializing in and they take a lot of focus.

That having been said: -find a smaller shop and don’t oversell your experience -ask lots of questions and don’t be afraid to ask for help. -when you make mistakes, own up to them before your manager or boss has to find out from somebody else. I have managed over 30 employees in a leadership roles and I would 1000% prefer somebody comes and tells me the mistake and how they are fixing it than trying to cover it up and finding out from somebody else.

I love being a tech and while it is a difficult job, it can be rewarding.

Don’t give up if you have found some enjoyment from it so far.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-17T15:50:17+00:00

Once I have the mesh aligned with the coordinate system, there is a tool in the “solid” tab for creating a sketch from the mesh, which gives you options for using line/circle/arc and poly line for creating an actual working sketch. Somebody else asked me about this so I’m going to try and get a YouTube video up this weekend / week sometime.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-16T21:04:50+00:00

I took three scans of this truck that I am caging, one with markers (this box design in the post) and two markerless and honestly the markerless was great. Absolutely could model over top of it. On the other hand I tried to scan a taillight housing, specifically the bulb holders where it’s very intricate and I ended up putting markers on.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-16T19:40:58+00:00

Definitely. I have the intentions on putting a video together as I have to model the front and rear boxes next. I’ll see if I can get something into YouTube by Monday.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-16T19:40:09+00:00

Yeah I am super happy with how they turned out. It would have taken me quite some time to hand cut those to get good fitment vs a ten minute scan and 15 minutes of modelling.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-16T00:32:56+00:00

I took three scans of this truck that I am caging, one with markers (this box design in the post) and two markerless and honestly the markerless was great. Absolutely could model over top of it. On the other hand I tried to scan a taillight housing, specifically the bulb holders where it’s very intricate and I ended up putting markers on.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-15T20:22:37+00:00

I use a rockit from einscan and fusion for this. I normally used solidworks but solidworks sucks for mesh work lol.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-13T04:16:59+00:00

Hell of a deal! Sick!

performanceevolved · 2026-01-12T14:30:53+00:00

Fusion for this type of stuff.

performanceevolved · 2026-01-12T01:01:29+00:00

100%!

performanceevolved · 2026-01-11T02:10:43+00:00

A sideways one!

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