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

JARblue · 10-24-2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Just out of curiosity and to play devil's advocate, just what can you fix on a modern car to get it back on the road? Beyond changing a tire, is there much that can be fixed on the side of the road? Maybe a battery terminal falls off or a hose clamp needs to be tightened. Just got me thinking about the situation.

Hoses are the main thing I've seen that can cause serious issues and then when fixed actually get you back up and running. So a pair of pliers? Maybe a simple socket set?

But I'm with you. There's not much that can be fixed on the side of the road these days. No need for a duffel bag full of tools unless you're expecting problems.

I saw a lifted truck (like 24+ inches

) on the side of the road under a bridge in nasty weather on I-35 south from Dallas after Texas-OU weekend. Dude was on top of his engine reaching way down deep behind it. Reminded me of unplugging one of the sensors while dropping the transmission during a CSC replacement. I was wondering what might have gone wrong that he could actually fix on the side of the road like that

jchammond · 10-24-2018, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Just out of curiosity and to play devil's advocate, just what can you fix on a modern car to get it back on the road? Beyond changing a tire, is there much that can be fixed on the side of the road? Maybe a battery terminal falls off or a hose clamp needs to be tightened. Just got me thinking about the situation.

coolant hose/hose clamp rates pretty high,,,beings you specified "modern car" i can't say hydraulic lines (unless for PS or some other cooler) brake drums on rear of large firetruck,large tires...like 14.00R24 or 17.5R25 Grader tires,fan belts,fuel filters/lines,rubber tracks installing back on mini Ex.....etc
Mostly thing's made of Rubber

(tires,hoses,belts)
and don't forget about the loose nut behind the steering wheel

jchammond · 10-24-2018, 08:43 PM

I be going to bed soon,,,after a few early wake-up's-hopefully an 8 or 9 will follow.
Already thinking of taking another trip soon...

killrain · 10-24-2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

coolant hose/hose clamp rates pretty high,,,beings you specified "modern car" i can't say hydraulic lines (unless for PS or some other cooler) brake drums on rear of large firetruck,large tires...like 14.00R24 or 17.5R25 Grader tires,fan belts,fuel filters/lines,rubber tracks installing back on mini Ex.....etc
Mostly thing's made of Rubber

(tires,hoses,belts)
and don't forget about the loose nut behind the steering wheel

I AGREE. IVE REPLACED BELTS, HOSES, ALTERNATORS, STARTERS, PULLEYS, COMPRESSORS ETC. ALL I WOULD HAVE TO DO IS GO GET THE PART AND THEN COME BACK TO INSTALL IT OR HAVE SOMEONE BRING IT TO ME. ID RATHER HAVE THEM AND NOT NEED THEM, THAN NEED THEM AND NOT HAVE THEM.

BoneZ · 10-24-2018, 01:52 PM

Perhaps it's time to distribute some RepZ.

Ian B · 10-24-2018, 01:54 PM

Enjoying lunch at pluckers before going to work.

Ian B

eastwest2300 · 10-24-2018, 06:01 PM

duuuuudeZ.

eastwest2300 · 10-24-2018, 06:01 PM

shart wisely.

madwi · 10-24-2018, 06:14 PM

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Rusty · 10-24-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

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Geisha sign language.

JARblue · 10-24-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Geisha sign language.

JARblue · 10-24-2018, 07:28 PM

That fuckin cupcake dude ...

Spooler · 10-24-2018, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

That fuckin cupcake dude ...

LOL, I will give him a pass since he just got his car back together. He did it himself with the help of friends.

madwi · 10-24-2018, 07:51 PM

Sometimes you just have to shake your head and walk away.

JARblue · 10-24-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Sometimes you just have to shake your head and walk away.

Where is Frank when you need him?

Although I feel like Chuck has been surprisingly quiet...

10-24-2018, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	I be going to bed soon,,,after a few early wake-up's-hopefully an 8 or 9 will follow. Already thinking of taking another trip soon... __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

10-24-2018, 01:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684383	Perhaps it's time to distribute some RepZ. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

10-24-2018, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,027 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	duuuuudeZ. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-24-2018, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,027 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	shart wisely. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-24-2018, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	( Click to show/hide ) Last edited by madwi; 10-24-2018 at 06:34 PM.

10-24-2018, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ian B Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Park Posts: 679 Drives: 2010 Nissan Rep Power: 137466	Enjoying lunch at pluckers before going to work. Ian B

10-24-2018, 07:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	That fuckin cupcake dude ... __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-24-2018, 07:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Sometimes you just have to shake your head and walk away.

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