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bunk 09-13-2018 12:50 PM
Stay safe out there JC and other east coasters!

jwick 09-13-2018 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bunk (Post 3785583)
My wheels are tucked in after installing the springs. Not horribly bad, but enough to irritate me. I could just easily get some spacers, but as much as I drive, Im a little concerned about safety. Ive put 20k+ miles in a little over 4 months :driving:- I drive to Az frequently and my job has me driving alot to different locations. On my trips to Az, its not uncommon for me to cruise at 80-85 mph.

Plus I dont want to remove the wheels to check torque on the spacers as often as I will need to!

When you add a slip plane to a bolted connection you are doubling the shear force it sees. Now there’s a huge safety of factor on bolts but S.Fs are for unknowns (i.e. flaws in machining or material strength etc.), not to be used knowingly. If you pull up to a Discount Tire with spacers on they will turn you away. All the tracks I know of have the same rules. People use spacers everyday, I’m just not one of them.

jwick 09-13-2018 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3785585)
You've never seen me load my old Z before.

:icon17:

Probably holds more than my G. I left it at a buddy’s one night and told him to drive it and see if he thought anything was off. He drove it to the grocery store and figured he could buy a lot more than normal since he wasn’t in the Z. Boy was he mistaken.

JLarson 09-13-2018 01:36 PM
Getting pretty excited for visiting Rusty's iHOB (international house of bushings!) EW, have you made arrangements to crash the party yet? You know you want to.

sx moneypit 09-13-2018 01:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bunk (Post 3785586)
Stay safe out there JC and other east coasters!
:iagree:

BoneZ 09-13-2018 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by bunk (Post 3785586)
Stay safe out there JC and other east coasters!
Someone commented the Florence was going to be a b!tch and I said yes she is (my ex-wife's name is Florence)

bunk 09-13-2018 02:36 PM
An old customer of mine called me today. His business partner said he picked up a bunch of new clients and wants to hire me full time (NOOOOOO!) I politely declined, then he offers me a contract.... to do work for them on the days Ive reserved for visiting my brother. I told him Ill let him know. Havent really talked $$ but I have a good idea of what theyre willing to pay me. I think Ill decline that offer too. Spending as much time with my brother is more important to me.

bunk 09-13-2018 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BoneZ (Post 3785605)
Someone commented the Florence was going to be a b!tch and I said yes she is (my ex-wife's name is Florence)
I was dating a girl named Sandra when Sandra hit.... same joke..lol

JLarson 09-13-2018 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bunk (Post 3785606)
An old customer of mine called me today. His business partner said he picked up a bunch of new clients and wants to hire me full time (NOOOOOO!) I politely declined, then he offers me a contract.... to do work for them on the days Ive reserved for visiting my brother. I told him Ill let him know. Havent really talked $$ but I have a good idea of what theyre willing to pay me. I think Ill decline that offer too. Spending as much time with my brother is more important to me.
Remember, money can't buy happiness. But it can buy Z parts, which is pretty much the same thing!

But seriously, you're making the right choice.

jwick 09-13-2018 02:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bunk (Post 3785606)
An old customer of mine called me today. His business partner said he picked up a bunch of new clients and wants to hire me full time (NOOOOOO!) I politely declined, then he offers me a contract.... to do work for them on the days Ive reserved for visiting my brother. I told him Ill let him know. Havent really talked $$ but I have a good idea of what theyre willing to pay me. I think Ill decline that offer too. Spending as much time with my brother is more important to me.

Sound decision. Money only goes so far man. I discovered years ago that once you have enough for bills, necessities, retirement and a little play money (toys and vacation), the rest you just accumulate **** with. It doesn’t make a real difference in your life.

JARblue 09-13-2018 03:06 PM
I refuse to make business decisions based on money. I have lost out on some opportunities with that thinking. But none of them were with people or companies that I felt would have benefited me in any way other than padding my bank account. No regrets.

Rusty 09-13-2018 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 3785562)
Coughed up something this morning that looked like a large blood clot covered in mucus.
Furball. :icon14:

Rusty 09-13-2018 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3785551)
You would step on Bob's pet tarantula? For shame :shakes head:

Mr. T is always welcome at my house :tiphat:
He would be very flat at my house.

JARblue 09-13-2018 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3785618)
He would be very flat at my house.
:eek:

madwi 09-13-2018 03:20 PM
Woke up at 2:30 today and couldnt fall back asleep. :mad:

Rusty 09-13-2018 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3785585)
You've never seen me load my old Z before.
:icon17:
Joby, I think you better stock up on more things. You might be without power for awhile. Also get a SeaEagle inflatable boat and some life jackets.

madwi 09-13-2018 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3785622)
Joby, I think you better stock up on more things. You might be without power for awhile.
Shhh, its all part of my plan to get him back up here with his snap-on tools and knowledge to finish the turbo install. :icon17:

Rusty 09-13-2018 03:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JLarson (Post 3785595)
Getting pretty excited for visiting Rusty's iHOB (international house of bushings!) EW, have you made arrangements to crash the party yet? You know you want to.
Looking forward to you coming out. :tup:


It's Rusty's Little Shop of Horrors. :eek: You never know what might be coming out of my garage. :rofl2: This week was making a stand for a 55 gal drum. This weekend. Rebuilding the front brake calipers and installing stainless brake lines on my PowerWagon. Next week is making a new table top for a patio table. Then your Z.

Rusty 09-13-2018 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3785623)
Shhh, its all part of my plan to get him back up here with his snap-on tools and knowledge to finish the turbo install. :icon17:
I don't think he can handle the cold weather and snow. :rofl2:

madwi 09-13-2018 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3785625)
I don't think he can handle the cold weather and snow. :rofl2:
We have a couple weeks before ice and snow. Although I saw Calgary had flurries the other day.

FPenvy 09-13-2018 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3785624)
Looking forward to you coming out. :tup:


It's Rusty's Little Shop of Horrors. :eek: You never know what might be coming out of my garage. :rofl2: This week was making a stand for a 55 gal drum. This weekend. Rebuilding the front brake calipers and installing stainless brake lines on my PowerWagon. Next week is making a new table top for a patio table. Then your Z.
you guys doing an install day and didnt tell me? lol

madwi 09-13-2018 04:09 PM
It is only 6 hour drive to pittsburgh, how far from there are you Rust?

FPenvy 09-13-2018 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3785631)
It is only 6 hour drive to pittsburgh, how far from there are you Rust?
i am 12~ miles NW of Pittsburgh.

Rusty i believe is like an hour south from me? he can correct me if i'm wrong.

Rusty, it takes me roughly 50 min to get to waynesburg (at normal speeds so like 10-15 over lol)

Rusty 09-13-2018 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3785628)
We have a couple weeks before ice and snow. Although I saw Calgary had flurries the other day.
The mountains in BC got feet of snow already. :eek:

Rusty 09-13-2018 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3785630)
you guys doing an install day and didnt tell me? lol
Come on down. :tup:

Rusty 09-13-2018 04:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3785632)
i am 12~ miles NW of Pittsburgh.

Rusty i believe is like an hour south from me? he can correct me if i'm wrong.

Rusty, it takes me roughly 50 min to get to waynesburg (at normal speeds so like 10-15 over lol)
Take 79 down to 70 in Washington. Take 70 East to Toll 43 South. Get off at Exit 26 Brownsville. I'm 1.5 miles from the exit.

Waynesburg is south west of me. From me to 79 in Washington is about a 35 to 40 minute drive.

madwi 09-13-2018 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3785637)
Take 79 down to 70 in Washington. Take 70 East to Toll 43 South. Get off at Exit 26 Brownsville. I'm 1.5 miles from the exit.

Waynesburg is south west of me. From me to 79 in Washington is about a 35 to 40 minute drive.
Any decent hotels near you?

eastwest2300 09-13-2018 05:13 PM
sssssup dudez.

eastwest2300 09-13-2018 05:14 PM
whats been going on up in hurrrrrr?

eastwest2300 09-13-2018 05:14 PM
:icon08:

FPenvy 09-13-2018 05:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3785637)
Take 79 down to 70 in Washington. Take 70 East to Toll 43 South. Get off at Exit 26 Brownsville. I'm 1.5 miles from the exit.



Waynesburg is south west of me. From me to 79 in Washington is about a 35 to 40 minute drive.


Oh yea you told me Brownsville before my memory sucks lol

If you guys do all meet up just let me know the date. If I’m free I’ll have to make the trip down.

alcheng 09-13-2018 05:57 PM
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checking-in.....

alcheng 09-13-2018 05:59 PM
new Clutch Master Cylinder, new CSC from ZSpeed, new clutch-line...


putting on new soft-top at the moment.....

:tup:

eastwest2300 09-13-2018 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 3785649)
:icon08::icon08:

:mad:

eastwest2300 09-13-2018 06:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 3785650)
new Clutch Master Cylinder, new CSC from ZSpeed, new clutch-line...


putting on new soft-top at the moment.....

:tup:
:icon08::icon08:

:mad:

Rusty 09-13-2018 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3785631)
It is only 6 hour drive to pittsburgh, how far from there are you Rust?
I'm about 1 hour south of the 'burgh.

Rusty 09-13-2018 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3785640)
Any decent hotels near you?
Motorhome. Have a spare bedroom in the house, and the motorhome has a sleep number queen, and a queen air bed. I got room. :tup:

Rusty 09-13-2018 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3785646)
Oh yea you told me Brownsville before my memory sucks lol

If you guys do all meet up just let me know the date. If I’m free I’ll have to make the trip down.
The thinking is. JL gets here Friday the 21st. Raise his Z up and let it cool off. Do some small stuff. Saturday morning, start bustin' azz. Sunday morning, think I might take them up to Ohio Pyle. :driving:

madwi 09-13-2018 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3785656)
Motorhome. Have a spare bedroom in the house, and the motorhome has a sleep number queen, and a queen air bed. I got room. :tup:
EW gets guest room in house, right? :icon17: I dont want to sleep in my M50 gas mask :icon17:
https://www.fortbraggsurplus.us/v/vs...Gas-Mask-2.jpg

Rusty 09-13-2018 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3785659)
EW gets guest room in house, right? :icon17: I dont want to sleep in my M50 gas mask :icon17:
https://www.fortbraggsurplus.us/v/vs...Gas-Mask-2.jpg
You comin'?


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