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zr1assassin
10-03-2018, 08:28 AM
Here is a link to my video getting started on my "winter build" on the Z if anyone is interesting in following the process.

https://youtu.be/TP4VE4H5Wzk
rush91
10-03-2018, 09:00 AM
Lol, I've been following on the Tube for awhile now :) Love what you have done to your Polo green Beast, I'm taking notes for when I do the same to mine...
zr1assassin
10-03-2018, 09:10 AM
Lol, I've been following on the Tube for awhile now :) Love what you have done to your Polo green Beast, I'm taking notes for when I do the same to mine...

Ya definitely not keeping it stock lol. Thanks for watching, that's the purpose of my videos is to help others get through their own builds, God knows I've used a thousand videos to get through some of mine. #Givingback
rush91
10-03-2018, 11:07 AM
I'm contemplating of doing some stuff, such as headers, brakes, and exhaust......And watching your header install was very informative thanks! Did you replace the wheels as well, did you go with A-molds?
zr1assassin
10-03-2018, 11:14 AM
I'm contemplating of doing some stuff, such as headers, brakes, and exhaust......And watching your header install was very informative thanks! Did you replace the wheels as well, did you go with A-molds?

I did replace the wheels.... watch the video and I give you a peek at them😁 The new wheels are 19s and they barely clear those new calipers
-=Jeff=-
10-03-2018, 11:54 AM
Do you go into detail as to how the new calipers fit? And how you mounted them?
zr1assassin
10-03-2018, 03:43 PM
Do you go into detail as to how the new calipers fit? And how you mounted them?

I don't, primarily because I'm still in the r&d phase. I only have the fronts completed at this time, still fabing the rears.
tgonyaw
10-03-2018, 03:47 PM
Nice project and nice video.
I will follow this as well. Nice to see how the F body brakes fit.
Thanks for posting.
zr1assassin
10-03-2018, 03:58 PM
Nice project and nice video.
I will follow this as well. Nice to see how the F body brakes fit.
Thanks for posting.

Thanks! The fronts weren't bad surprisingly....the rears look more challenging
-=Jeff=-
10-03-2018, 08:50 PM
Did the fronts use the OEM mounts or did you fab an adapter?

What is the plan for a parking brake?
zr1assassin
10-03-2018, 09:04 PM
Did the fronts use the OEM mounts or did you fab an adapter?

What is the plan for a parking brake?

They did but required modifications to work.
Parking brake.....I dont need no stinkin parking brake lol. I thought about using one but honestly I think it's more trouble than it would be worth.
Ccmano
06-07-2019, 11:41 AM
Can you provide some detail on how you mounted the front calipers?
Thx
H
:cheers:
spork2367
06-07-2019, 02:46 PM
Can you provide some detail on how you mounted the front calipers?
Thx
H
:cheers:

His response to this question in a previous thread:

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29884

No. I share almost everything I do, I just decided to keep this one bit of information to myself.😁 I don't see the harm in that
-=Jeff=-
06-07-2019, 03:46 PM
Maybe he will share now, I think I saw that he sold his car
nelson007
06-07-2019, 07:28 PM
Great video.
Where were you able to find most of your new parts ?
Thanks,
nelson
Ccmano
06-07-2019, 09:21 PM
His response to this question in a previous thread:

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29884

After reading that thread I don’t think we will be getting an answer. :neutral:
H
:cheers: