The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXIV

BettyZ · 12-21-2019, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

So you haven't done a motor build and TT kit on your car because you can't control yourself? Everything I do is very calculative and methodical. I take a good while to make my decisions to maximize my upgrades per dollar. It is no fun spending all of your money only to be able to look at the car and break it quick or just polish/clean it. There is a very clear method to the madness. Going broke in the process is not one of them. Self control is a must.

Everything in moderation, including moderation.

-ZS-Carpenter · 12-21-2019, 11:45 AM

Zingston · 12-21-2019, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Falconquey

Dude! You have a pet monkey??

For the most part, yes. However, this one doesn't require diapers.

redondoaveb · 12-21-2019, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

For the most part, yes. However, this one doesn't require diapers.

And you're always spanking it

Zingston · 12-21-2019, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

And you're always spanking it

Well... I mean... yeah.

-ZS-Carpenter · 12-21-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Everything in moderation, including moderation.

If you are still interested in a different hatch/wing A Solutions in Chicago Heights just got a 15+ MB nismo with front end damage.

https://www.facebook.com/ASolutionsA...type=3&theater

Rusty · 12-21-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Rusty is sleeping in his lounge chair w/laptop on his lap logged in

I binged watched The Witcher on Netflix until 5am.

Rusty · 12-21-2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

So you haven't done a motor build and TT kit on your car because you can't control yourself? Everything I do is very calculative and methodical. I take a good while to make my decisions to maximize my upgrades per dollar. It is no fun spending all of your money only to be able to look at the car and break it quick or just polish/clean it. There is a very clear method to the madness. Going broke in the process is not one of them. Self control is a must.

Why should I explain my decisions to you.

I'm at the point in my life where I weight every decision very carefully. I'm living very comfortable in retirement. I intend to keep it that way. Everything I have is paid for but for the motorhome. And it's making money by renting it out. When we bought the motorhome. We thought that we would use it a lot more. But that's not the case anymore. It's just taking up space.

I've built my share of motors over the years. The biggest car motor was a 440ci to a 572ci monster stuffed into a '73 Dart Sport A body. The last car motor was a 454 LS7 create in a 78 TransAm. Did 2 FI bikes. A Kaw Z1, 1000 with a turbo. The last a VFR with a supercharger, which I still have.

If I was 10 yrs younger. Yeah, I would jump down the rabbit hole deeper with a built motor with FI. Now, I just like reading what other people are doing. Plus I give them my support. I don't need FI to be happy with my Z.

With age, you start to look at things a little different. If you ever retire. Then you will know where I'm coming from.

Rusty · 12-21-2019, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

We learn by doing. This is a test bed. By the time I'm done here, I'll be able to build a bench held together by nothing but the strength of its convictions - and maybe some dowels.

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When you start putting things together with wooden dowels. Then I will be amazed.

madwi · 12-21-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When you start putting things together with wooden dowels. Then I will be amazed.

madwi · 12-21-2019, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I binged watched The Witcher on Netflix until 5am.

Show is pretty decent.

BettyZ · 12-21-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When you start putting things together with wooden dowels. Then I will be amazed.

I've put together at least two ikea shelves using nothing but dowels

Rusty · 12-21-2019, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I've put together at least two ikea shelves using nothing but dowels

That don't count.

Rusty · 12-21-2019, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Seen a documentary on Japanese wood working. Amazing!

Their temples are still standing from eon's ago. Held together with only wood. No steel.

madwi · 12-21-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Seen a documentary on Japanese wood working. Amazing!

Their temples are still standing from eon's ago. Held together with only wood. No steel.

I agree. amazing stuff.

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