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

eastwest2300 · 07-25-2020, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Still kick'n. Ready to kick usps azz. Wait all day for my new side marker lenses, I finally get delivery confirmation at 5:15 this evening, check the mailbox, nothing there. They scan it as delivered and then deliver it the next day, which means Monday now. Jerks

dude, that sh1t would drive me fvcking crazy..

johnxxx · 07-25-2020, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Still kick'n. Ready to kick usps azz. Wait all day for my new side marker lenses, I finally get delivery confirmation at 5:15 this evening, check the mailbox, nothing there. They scan it as delivered and then deliver it the next day, which means Monday now. Jerks

Hey Redondoaveb... I ended up ordering a 'blank' set of those fender turn signals as well... they should be here (NJ) shortly. Looks like we need to remove the old lens with a heat gun and then attach the new lens with some adhesive like loctite. When you put yours on I'd be interested in seeing how it looks... I'll post mine as well. Good luck with yours and hope it turns out nice!

redondoaveb · 07-25-2020, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Hey Redondoaveb... I ended up ordering a 'blank' set of those fender turn signals as well... they should be here (NJ) shortly. Looks like we need to remove the old lens with a heat gun and then attach the new lens with some adhesive like loctite. When you put yours on I'd be interested in seeing how it looks... I'll post mine as well. Good luck with yours and hope it turns out nice!

I ordered a used set of lights to experiment with and tried the heat gun on one and just used a small screwdriver on the other. The one I used the heat gun on would not even come off and the more I tried to pry it off, it warped the outer edge of the housing because it was hot and easily warped. I think heat set the glue even more. The one without the heat basically just popped right off. So when I removed them on the set I planned on using, I used no heat. It did mar up the outer part of the housing a little bit but I was sanding and painting them gloss black anyway so I was able to sand it smooth.

I replaced all my led's with red ones too. I'm just going to use silicone sealant to seal them back up in case I need to re-open them. If mine by some chance show up tonight, I'll have them together tomorrow.

johnxxx · 07-25-2020, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I ordered a used set of lights to experiment with and tried the heat gun on one and just used a small screwdriver on the other. The one I used the heat gun on would not even come off and the more I tried to pry it off, it warped the outer edge of the housing because it was hot and easily warped. I think heat set the glue even more. The one without the heat basically just popped right off. So when I removed them on the set I planned on using, I used no heat. It did mar up the outer part of the housing a little bit but I was sanding and painting them gloss black anyway so I was able to sand it smooth.

I replaced all my led's with red ones too. I'm just going to use silicone sealant to seal them back up in case I need to re-open them. If mine by some chance show up tonight, I'll have them together tomorrow.

Yeah... he emailed me this link when I was talking to him... he says he also plans to post this on his website as well... not sure if you seen it yet

https://youtu.be/YLkAJNp--vk

eastwest2300 · 07-25-2020, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I ordered a used set of lights to experiment with and tried the heat gun on one and just used a small screwdriver on the other. The one I used the heat gun on would not even come off and the more I tried to pry it off, it warped the outer edge of the housing because it was hot and easily warped. I think heat set the glue even more. The one without the heat basically just popped right off. So when I removed them on the set I planned on using, I used no heat. It did mar up the outer part of the housing a little bit but I was sanding and painting them gloss black anyway so I was able to sand it smooth.

I replaced all my led's with red ones too. I'm just going to use silicone sealant to seal them back up in case I need to re-open them. If mine by some chance show up tonight, I'll have them together tomorrow.

they're pretty neat, pricey for just replacement lenses, but very neat.

eastwest2300 · 07-25-2020, 09:04 PM

i wanna see what these lenses are, can one of you boys post a link to them?

johnxxx · 07-25-2020, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

i wanna see what these lenses are, can one of you boys post a link to them?

Here ya go!
https://www.artemiovillegas.com/

eastwest2300 · 07-25-2020, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Here ya go!
https://www.artemiovillegas.com/

thank you.. giving you a rep!

Spooler · 07-25-2020, 09:28 PM

Well chit, I can't even drive my truck 10min before my knee lights me up. This is no fun. Waiting in line for an MRI to be scheduled.

eastwest2300 · 07-25-2020, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Well chit, I can't even drive my truck 10min before my knee lights me up. This is no fun. Waiting in line for an MRI to be scheduled.

painus is no good.

jchammond · 07-25-2020, 09:30 PM

Night Folks, gonna works on the Fode in the morning

Gotta have a little beauty rest

eastwest2300 · 07-25-2020, 09:51 PM

look at them pretty Zs duude...

JARblue · 07-25-2020, 11:27 PM

Long day today. Disc was good. Drove the M3 to lunch. Then took the Lexus to pick up all the fluids and misc stuff I need for it plus some other errands. Buddy came over with his 3 kids for early dinner. Then dinner with friends. Cleaning up the garage to make room for the M3. Tomorrow morning put it on jack stands and start the work - coolant, engine oil flushes plus front rotors and pads plus RTABs to be done.

JARblue · 07-25-2020, 11:46 PM

Now I'm trying to decide whether to go fishing or work on the M3 in the morning

First world problems

Tomorrow have lunch with friends and then co-hosting a baby shower (outdoors) in the evening with them. Should be a good day regardless

jchammond · 07-26-2020, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Now I'm trying to decide whether to go fishing or work on the M3 in the morning

First world problems

Tomorrow have lunch with friends and then co-hosting a baby shower (outdoors) in the evening with them. Should be a good day regardless

I’m planning to be working on the Fode by 6

07-25-2020, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,031 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	i wanna see what these lenses are, can one of you boys post a link to them? __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

07-25-2020, 09:30 PM	#11 (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	Night Folks, gonna works on the Fode in the morning Gotta have a little beauty rest __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

07-25-2020, 09:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,031 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	look at them pretty Zs duude... __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

07-25-2020, 11:27 PM	#13 (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	Long day today. Disc was good. Drove the M3 to lunch. Then took the Lexus to pick up all the fluids and misc stuff I need for it plus some other errands. Buddy came over with his 3 kids for early dinner. Then dinner with friends. Cleaning up the garage to make room for the M3. Tomorrow morning put it on jack stands and start the work - coolant, engine oil flushes plus front rotors and pads plus RTABs to be done. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-25-2020, 11:46 PM	#14 (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	Now I'm trying to decide whether to go fishing or work on the M3 in the morning First world problems Tomorrow have lunch with friends and then co-hosting a baby shower (outdoors) in the evening with them. Should be a good day regardless __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-25-2020, 09:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,136 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	Well chit, I can't even drive my truck 10min before my knee lights me up. This is no fun. Waiting in line for an MRI to be scheduled.

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