The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XVIV

Leingod · 08-08-2015, 08:42 AM

Hair cut, coffee shop, bday lunch, BBQ bonfire. All today. Have a good Sat everyone!!

Davey · 08-08-2015, 09:09 AM

Well, I didn't even get to take the Z out last night. In a fitting end to a shitty week, the dehumidifier arrived with some damage to the box and plastic housing around the top. I disassembled it to make sure nothing serious appeared damaged and then repaired the housing so it would be secure & the crack was glued shut.

Then I asked my wife if she wanted to come for a drive and I backed the car out of the garage and she got in... And the garage door wouldn't shut. The safety sensors again.

I had cleaned & realigned them like 2 weeks ago and have had the garage door open and closed several times even though the red sensor was blinking - which should not have happened. But it did, several times in a row. Until last night...

So I had my wife help me park the car across the street and called the garage door people & they replaced the sensors. I could easily have done it myself but they showed up with parts and had it done in about 15 minutes.

I just got done reassembling the dehumidifier & hooking up the drain hose to the sump pit, and it seems to be working fine.

I hope the rest of my day goes smoothly and I get to drive the Z later. I guess I did drive it about 75 feet yesterday.

madwi · 08-08-2015, 09:18 AM

holy hell, anyone wanting to upgrade door speakers, dont DIY it, pay someone to rip their hands to shreds on the stupid molex plug. F me. Drivers side done and I dont want to start the passenger side

What a pain in the ***.

BoneZ · 08-08-2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

holy hell, anyone wanting to upgrade door speakers, dont DIY it, pay someone to rip their hands to shreds on the stupid molex plug. F me. Drivers side done and I dont want to start the passenger side

What a pain in the ***.

That bad? It's on my to do list.

madwi · 08-08-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

That bad? It's on my to do list.

The female plug end is a real pain to get back in. BE SURE TO PUT THE TOP IN FIRST!!! then the bottom latch will catch. The passenger side is a nightmare because of a wire harness running right in the way where you have to try and snake your hands in to push the bottom of the plug. It is not fun lol

BoneZ · 08-08-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

The female molex plug is a real pain to get back in. BE SURE TO PUT THE TOP IN FIRST!!! then the bottom will latch will catch. The passenger side is a nightmare because of a wire harness running right in the way where you have to try and snake your hands in to push the bottom of the plug. It is not fun lol

Might it just be easier to spice into the factory wiring pre Molex? Thinner wire could still be ok with such a short run.

madwi · 08-08-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Might it just be easier to spice into the factory wiring pre Molex? Thinner wire could still be ok with such a short run.

Yeah, I would guess if you stay at or under 50W RMS no need to run new cable.

This video helped me a lot if you decide to do it though.
https://vimeo.com/7382237

b15 · 08-08-2015, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

holy hell, anyone wanting to upgrade door speakers, dont DIY it, pay someone to rip their hands to shreds on the stupid molex plug. F me. Drivers side done and I dont want to start the passenger side

What a pain in the ***.

That does not sound fun. I feel you though. I spent all day yesterday fixing some paint damage/surface rust in the rear wheel wells on the DD. Started at 9am, finished at 11:30pm (waiting for paint to dry). Man I hate body work that's for sure and the felt liners had so much dust/dirt/grime embedded in them I had to wear a mask. Glad it is finally done. Once the clear coat fully cures I'll give it a good buff.

I will say that the paint I received from Automotive touch up is top notch. My car is a tri-color pearl white so I figured it wouldn't blend the best, but I was wrong. Had it out in the sun today and the match is perfect! If anyone is looking for a good paint for diy projects give this place a try.

madwi · 08-08-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

That does not sound fun. I feel you though. I spent all day yesterday fixing some paint damage/surface rust in the rear wheel wells on the DD. Started at 9am, finished at 11:30pm (waiting for paint to dry). Man I hate body work that's for sure and the felt liners had so much dust/dirt/grime embedded in them I had to wear a mask. Glad it is finally done. Once the clear coat fully cures I'll give it a good buff.

I will say that the paint I received from Automotive touch up is top notch. My car is a tri-color pearl white so I figured it wouldn't blend the best, but I was wrong. Had it out in the sun today and the match is perfect! If anyone is looking for a good paint for diy projects give this place a try.

I will have to keep that in mind! The DD silverado is starting to rust in a few normal places and I need to take care of it before it becomes a major issue.

b15 · 08-08-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I will have to keep that in mind! The DD silverado is starting to rust in a few normal places and I need to take care of it before it becomes a major issue.

. Takes about 7-10days to get it but they mix it up and you can even get it in aerosol cans. MUCH better than anything you get retail.

Good luck with the repairs. Easy but very time consuiming. I got impatient towards the end so my paint isn't as clean as it could've been before I cleared. But I'm picky. My wife couldn't even tell where I painted so most people won't know!

BoneZ · 08-08-2015, 10:03 AM

BTW... Mewnin' buds.

madwi · 08-08-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

BTW... Mewnin' buds.

Oh yeah, good morning.

Davey · 08-08-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

BTW... Mewnin' buds.

madwi · 08-08-2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Good afternoon Davey, MSBC.

Leingod · 08-08-2015, 10:37 AM

Hair has been cut. Coffee has been consumed. Hands are still in tact from not dealing with molex cable.

08-08-2015, 08:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Hair cut, coffee shop, bday lunch, BBQ bonfire. All today. Have a good Sat everyone!! __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	BTW... Mewnin' buds. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

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Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	Hair has been cut. Coffee has been consumed. Hands are still in tact from not dealing with molex cable. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117172	Well, I didn't even get to take the Z out last night. In a fitting end to a shitty week, the dehumidifier arrived with some damage to the box and plastic housing around the top. I disassembled it to make sure nothing serious appeared damaged and then repaired the housing so it would be secure & the crack was glued shut. Then I asked my wife if she wanted to come for a drive and I backed the car out of the garage and she got in... And the garage door wouldn't shut. The safety sensors again. I had cleaned & realigned them like 2 weeks ago and have had the garage door open and closed several times even though the red sensor was blinking - which should not have happened. But it did, several times in a row. Until last night... So I had my wife help me park the car across the street and called the garage door people & they replaced the sensors. I could easily have done it myself but they showed up with parts and had it done in about 15 minutes. I just got done reassembling the dehumidifier & hooking up the drain hose to the sump pit, and it seems to be working fine. I hope the rest of my day goes smoothly and I get to drive the Z later. I guess I did drive it about 75 feet yesterday.

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madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	holy hell, anyone wanting to upgrade door speakers, dont DIY it, pay someone to rip their hands to shreds on the stupid molex plug. F me. Drivers side done and I dont want to start the passenger side What a pain in the ***.