Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4040392)

Target loses $9 billion amid Pride merchandising controversy in 6 days. Stock down 26%.

In other woke news, my local grocery store has Bud Light on sale for $14.99. AB is offering a $15 mail in rebate. So basically it's free.

Coolers are still stocked to the top. They can't even give it away!

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4040380)

ZS-carpenter, its blatantly obvious we dont like each other, for the sake of keeping it civil here on the forum, please keep me on your iggy list, and I'll gladly keep you on mine.. and life goes on.

have a good night.

Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter (Post 4040402)

If I put you on ignore I would miss out on all the dumb chit you say. It's rather entertaining most days. Just try to not be a complete azz when you interact with people.

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4040393)

Tmi bruh! 🤪

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040407)

10 Big Mac's, 2-liter Coke Zero, and 1.5 quart of ice cream (ya'll made me think of ice cream all day today) for post-workout meal. Friday's the day to sweat out the sodium intake with steam room in the AM before work and drinking 2 gallons of water by noon.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040409)

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/23/world...scn/index.html

"New York City is sinking due to its million-plus buildings, study says."

Is this for real?

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040407)

10 Big Mac's, 2-liter Coke Zero, and 1.5 quart of ice cream (ya'll made me think of ice cream all day today) for post-workout meal. Friday's the day to sweat out the sodium intake with steam room in the AM before work and drinking 2 gallons of water by noon.

Originally Posted by danegrey (Post 4040423)

Welcome to the start of the 4 day weekend for me
3 day weekend for some and others maybe...
enjoy the day and enjoy the moment

:happydance:

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4040420)

When you said 10 BM’s I thought you were talking about the other BM’s. Bowel Movements! Hence my TMI remark. 😂

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040428)

It's been a while since I've eaten ice cream or even drank milk. After demolishing the tub of ice cream last night, I guess I'm lactose intolerant? I did unfortunately have alot of bowel movements in liquid form and showed the toilet who's boss a few times.


How's that for TMI? :tup:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040428)

It's been a while since I've eaten ice cream or even drank milk. After demolishing the tub of ice cream last night, I guess I'm lactose intolerant? I did unfortunately have alot of bowel movements in liquid form and showed the toilet who's boss a few times.


How's that for TMI? :tup:

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040369)

1st Bolded Statement: Because while I understand (and respect) your POV, it doesn't mean that I necessarily agree with it. I respect you as a person, but we can have differing opinions. This dialogue in itself could be considered [forum] "politics" lol, and which was why I asked for them ("the owners") to further clarify this broad term. As I mentioned in a previous post, it's one thing to try to force one's beliefs onto someone else, but expressing them diplomatically and civilly is simply having a conversation. FWIW, if you look through my posts, you won't find me lashing out at any members for not agreeing with me. You may find posts of me not being so welcoming to spring breakers/snow birds as a general group, but that's another topic.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040369)

2nd Bolded Statement: I agree with you on this. BUT, given that this is an off-topic thread, people share their views/opinions on a variety of topics. I also agree with you on certain topics going south because someone gets butthurt and bent out of shape about what was said, but that's not the topic's fault. It's that person/people not knowing how to control their temper tantrum. I actually had a member attempt to make me look dumb because I asked a question about the new Z’s have the CSC on the outside or inside of the tranny when this member apparently mis-read/interpreted what I asked. I politely told said member to go pound salt and to carefully read my post, and that was the end of it.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040369)

3rd Bolded Statement: Again, agree with you here. Regardless of topic, having a civil conversation is a powerful medium, but again, it’s not the topic that causes the issue, but rather people not knowing how to control and carry themselves.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040369)

4th Bolded Statement: Umm….what? :confused:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 4040434)

Happy Friday everyone :woot:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 4040433)

It was more a statement in response to ignoring the statements I made. Discussion points arguing the validity/semantics of the policy are completely irrelevant to the basic underlying concept I was referring to which is the owner of the forum is allowed to make up whatever rules they want. Sure you can ask all those questions, but the answers aren't going to change the policy. Politics could be whatever interpretation they want to enforce. The broader the interpretation, the easier it is to shut things down quickly when they get dumb. I never even brought up my opinions on the validity of the policy because they don't matter.

And believe me, I was never trying to insinuate that you are causing trouble. I appreciate your ability to have a valid conversation regardless of the topic.



My point is a car forum is not expected to be a place to get political information. So you can't be upset at the operator for banning political discussions. I still don't understand this strong desire to discuss political topics on a car forum. Sure, there are people on this forum whose opinions I respect and take into consideration when I make my own opinions. And I would be happy to have many conversations with them. But I didn't come to this forum for their political expertise. I came here for car knowledge and I happened to find other people who, come to find out, are knowledgeable about a lot more than just cars.



Which, again, is why I completely understand the rule banning politics on this forum. Head off those dumb discussions before they get started. The world is not missing out because this forum doesn't allow political discussions. Have you employed people before? Sometimes it does not behoove you to give others the benefit of the doubt, especially when you are responsible for their actions and have to put in too much energy correcting their behavior when things go south. If I were running the forum I can tell you my mindset would be that the trouble caused from political discussions getting out of hand is nowhere near worth the positive discussions that could be had.



You heard me. I'm just trying to make sure everyone realizes how serious I am about all this. I.e. not at all :tiphat:

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4040430)

Ice cream has the same effect on me too. That being said, you are a strange man… 🤪

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040444)

Not looking to change policies, but only asking for clarification. No harm in doing that.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040445)

Jar, side note question, since you have replaced your CSC/CMC with Z1 before and now ZSpeed. I know the OEM CSC is prone to failure, but what about the OEM CMC? Can the CMC be OEM or is it recommended to replace this with aftermarket also?

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 4040451)

Of course not. But given the participation of the mods on here, you're basically talking to a brick wall lol. I wouldn't worry too much. It'll be fine to talk about whatever you want in this thread until it's not. If someone complains then the line has been crossed because that is typically what will get the mod's attention. I don't like it but that's reality for now.

I also don't think Trips really wants to define any topics as off limits. He understands that most of the people here can interact on an adult level. Talk about whatever. If you're stupid enough, you'll get the :ban: lol



:gtfo2: that's ON TOPIC thread stuff... :icon17:

I actually had some problems with the CMC even with the OEM CSC installed. But I don't think they were related to the slave in any way. The most recent failure was due to an improperly adjusted clutch pedal and that was a while ago before the CMAK install. I also used to have a bad habit of stabbing at the clutch pedal and holding it all the way to the floor, which stresses the internal seals. I got the pedal adjusted and corrected my pedal habits; outside of those issues, I haven't had any trouble with the OEM CMC. I've considered getting one of the heavy duty ones, but it's working now and I've messed with it enough.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4040453)

kin folk, when you coming to south florida to visit duude?

:icon08:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 4040455)

Travel advisory bruh :thumbsdown:


lol jk man I've got so much crap going on these days. Other than Scott's once a year, I haven't gotten to do any traveling for myself since before covid. I'll let you know as soon as that changes :tup:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 4040451)

I actually had some problems with the CMC even with the OEM CSC installed. But I don't think they were related to the slave in any way. The most recent failure was due to an improperly adjusted clutch pedal and that was a while ago before the CMAK install. I also used to have a bad habit of stabbing at the clutch pedal and holding it all the way to the floor, which stresses the internal seals. I got the pedal adjusted and corrected my pedal habits; outside of those issues, I haven't had any trouble with the OEM CMC. I've considered getting one of the heavy duty ones, but it's working now and I've messed with it enough.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4040390)

how do you plan on lifting the car and dropping the transmission?

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 4040460)

With proper installation, the OEM CMC is just fine.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040462)

I'll buy you 2 ice creams if you come to FL and help me replace :tup:

And that travel ban is fake political news/stunt :rofl2: To put your mind at ease, I'm Asian, which I know you like to report for whatever reason, but nobody messes with me so I think you should be good :icon17:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 4040463)

I dropped my transmission on jack stands. Couldn't even get the transmission out from under the car. We just slid it down the tunnel toward the back of the car to make room to work. The worst part was disconnecting and reconnecting the sensor on the top of the transmission - had to go through the engine bay to get it.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040462)

And that travel ban is fake political news/stunt :rofl2:

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4040464)

If Jar made the trip out to help you, I would strongly consider making the drive up to lend a hand too.. small caveat though, Nismo (my dog) would be coming with me..

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4040465)

I've also read about 2 bolts on top of the tranny that is a PITA to get to. Is it totally necessary to reconnect these or can I skip these 2? The amount of energy/effort for 2 lousy bolts just doesn't seem worth the trouble, and I find it hard to believe that 2 bolts is what's holding the tranny in place.