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

Davey · 07-06-2016, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

I've seen flawless jobs and terrible jobs. It's worth paying for the best. Around here there is only one guy I would use, and that's because he's the best. It's one of those things you definitely get what you pay for.

Yeah I think I'm just going to order a wheel, it's not that much more money and I can get the other one fixed (at the real shop) if I damage another.

onzedge · 07-06-2016, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Curbed a wheel today - not on the Z. About a 2" long section right on the edge of the wheel.

Wheel is not out of balance, just scraped down to the bare aluminum and rough.

1. Ignore it = free

2. DIY fix = almost free, probably look pretty bad, won't last that long

3. "Mobile Wheel Repair" = $75 - $100, probably look good but likely air-dry paint that is not very durable, some negative reviews on yelp/google+
4. "Immobile wheel repair" = $150 - $175, this shop in Fortville specializes in wheel repair and does high $$ stuff and gets lots of recommendations from the local autocross crowd. Luxury dealers use him quite a bit. It's a 1.5 hour round trip.
5. New wheel = $347 shipped + mount/balance, I could keep the curbed wheel as a spare/have it repaired I suppose

I'm leaning toward #4 as I think it's kinda silly to buy a brand new wheel for 2" curb rash and it's also $250 cheaper.

Anyone had good luck with wheel refinishing like that?

Didn't happen while parking, I actually very lightly bumped the curb while driving avoiding some moron who was driving down the middle of the street and didn't move over when I approached. I should have let her hit my car, then whatever damage would be up to her insurance company to figure out, instead of me.

I have used these guys a few times. Their work is perfect...

Kwicksilver Wheel Repair - Rim & Alloy Wheel Repair Franchise

kenchan · 07-05-2016, 09:05 PM

too bad, my faking loser pos dogdamn neighbor was still living next door.

saw the faking garbage today on the way home.

i knew it was too good to be true.

kenchan · 07-05-2016, 09:06 PM

wat did i faking do to deserve dis?

kenchan · 07-05-2016, 09:07 PM

on a serious note, dat fiesta ST does seem to be a fun ride. raving reviews here and dere

kenchan · 07-05-2016, 09:08 PM

too bad itz a ford. i dont need my neighbor a few houses down get super excited..

kenchan · 07-05-2016, 09:09 PM

even when i had a pos mazda way back when due to mistake, he was like u knowz ford and mazda share platforms!!

kenchan · 07-05-2016, 09:09 PM

should just get a vette and park it in front of his hauz.

Masterbeatty · 07-05-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

should just get a vette and park it in front of his hauz.

Or a Range Rover, he wouldn't know what to call it. Ford, Range Rover, jaguar, fisker, Aston Martin .

kenchan · 07-05-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

Or a Range Rover, he wouldn't know what to call it. Ford, Range Rover, jaguar, fisker, Aston Martin .

He'll just call it Indian.

ChaseZ · 07-05-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

He'll just call it Indian.

That's all I call it now.

Or tuk tuk for short

madwi · 07-05-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

That's all I call it now.

Or tuk tuk for short

Sadly, google images did not find any good pictures when searching for high speed tuk tuk

ChaseZ · 07-05-2016, 10:28 PM

A buddy just picked up a Focus ST last Saturday. Not sure which engine but it's the 265hp model. Took me for a spin and it's got a bit of jam to it. Felt like he was short-shifting but I didn't want to ask. Needs exhaust and a tune in a big way - or at least just a tune. The Recaro seats it comes with are cats ***!

Looks same as this one

ChaseZ · 07-05-2016, 10:58 PM

madwi · 07-05-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

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I did see that top pic but thoughtit was just motion blur to make it look fast.

Second pic has some squat going on the rear end of that ride!

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07-05-2016, 09:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	too bad, my faking loser pos dogdamn neighbor was still living next door. saw the faking garbage today on the way home. i knew it was too good to be true.

07-05-2016, 09:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	wat did i faking do to deserve dis?

07-05-2016, 09:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	on a serious note, dat fiesta ST does seem to be a fun ride. raving reviews here and dere

07-05-2016, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	too bad itz a ford. i dont need my neighbor a few houses down get super excited..

07-05-2016, 09:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	even when i had a pos mazda way back when due to mistake, he was like u knowz ford and mazda share platforms!!

07-05-2016, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	should just get a vette and park it in front of his hauz.

07-05-2016, 10:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94685	A buddy just picked up a Focus ST last Saturday. Not sure which engine but it's the 265hp model. Took me for a spin and it's got a bit of jam to it. Felt like he was short-shifting but I didn't want to ask. Needs exhaust and a tune in a big way - or at least just a tune. The Recaro seats it comes with are cats ***! Looks same as this one

07-05-2016, 10:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94685