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

kenchan · 12-02-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

He warned me that shops might not touch my car/wheels/tires if spacers were installed.

ms.pint- i think it really depends on the shop. speedshops in my area are very familiar with both stud-replacement type and bolt-on type and dont seem to mind.

happytheman · 12-02-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ms.pint- i think it really depends on the shop. speedshops in my area are very familiar with both stud-replacement type and bolt-on type and dont seem to mind.

This!

gurneyeagle · 12-03-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Thanks guys and Ms. BC. I didn't get any pics last night but how about one from today? I look like I have lazy eye.

Mr. Happy thanks for the spacer offer but Mr. Gurneyeagle gave me some advice on the spacers. I'll have to pass for now.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

It's kinda funny that Mike's the one to give you advice, because they're his spacers! Hahahah! No worries! I'm running 20mm rear and 15mm front with no issues!

Great pic Tracie!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ms.pint- i think it really depends on the shop. speedshops in my area are very familiar with both stud-replacement type and bolt-on type and dont seem to mind.

The only point I was trying to make to ms. pint was that most National tire shops - Direct Tire, Discount Tire, etc. - will not work on cars with spacers. Unless you can locate a shop that will work on a car with spacers, you need to be prepared to remove the tire yourself in an emergency.

I found this out the hard way on my way to work (the one day I needed to be in a suit for a meeting) and hit a pot hole that blew the tire.

happytheman · 12-03-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The only point I was trying to make to ms. pint was that most National tire shops - Direct Tire, Discount Tire, etc. - will not work on cars with spacers. Unless you can locate a shop that will work on a car with spacers, you need to be prepared to remove the tire yourself in an emergency.

I found this out the hard way on my way to work (the one day I needed to be in a suit for a meeting) and hit a pot hole that blew the tire.

I knew you had a bad experience with yours. I did, however, find it humorous at the coincidence!

Going to be in Kissimee then for your vacation, eh?

Good morning all!

kenchan · 12-03-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The only point I was trying to make to ms. pint was that most National tire shops - Direct Tire, Discount Tire, etc. - will not work on cars with spacers. Unless you can locate a shop that will work on a car with spacers, you need to be prepared to remove the tire yourself in an emergency.

I found this out the hard way on my way to work (the one day I needed to be in a suit for a meeting) and hit a pot hole that blew the tire.

mr.gurney- i do agree non-speedshops like the tire places may have issues with the liability as they deal with standard oem parts.

sorry to hear about the blow out.

i bet you looked killer though in a nice suit + 370Z before this whole thing happened.

this might help in the future, but in my G (which i use for dd on nice days) have disposable gloves in the trunk along with a small bottle of rubbing alcohol (to clean my hands as needed), paper towels, towels, 12v air compressor with psi guage, tire plug and tools (plug tool, knife), breaker bar with socket, a pair of thin nylon windbreaker pants i can pull over my dress slacks. since i dont drive the car in the rain i dont keep a rain coat in there, but that can be a good thing to have too if dd.

in my Fit, i have towels and gloves, but the car itself im not attached to that much nor the wheels so i dont put that much emphasis on what-if senarios.

gurneyeagle · 12-03-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.gurney- i do agree non-speedshops like the tire places may have issues with the liability as they deal with standard oem parts.

sorry to hear about the blow out.

i bet you looked killer though in a nice suit + 370Z before this whole thing happened.

this might help in the future, but in my G (which i use for dd on nice days) have disposable gloves in the trunk along with a small bottle of rubbing alcohol (to clean my hands as needed), paper towels, towels, 12v air compressor with psi guage, tire plug and tools (plug tool, knife), breaker bar with socket, a pair of thin nylon windbreaker pants i can pull over my dress slacks. since i dont drive the car in the rain i dont keep a rain coat in there, but that can be a good thing to have too if dd.

in my Fit, i have towels and gloves, but the car itself im not attached to that much nor the wheels so i dont put that much emphasis on what-if senarios.

Thanks mr. ken.

It wasn't so much trying to keep clean, it was the 98° heat I had to change to tire in.

JARblue · 12-03-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey isamu- per mr.alcheng's recommendation, you are now off my iggy list.

now just keep the dumb comments to a minimum

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Thanks mr. ken.

It wasn't so much trying to keep clean, it was the 98° heat I had to change to tire in.

This winter or last winter

alcheng · 12-03-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Nice fix dude....!!

JARblue · 12-03-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Nice fix dude....!!

alcheng · 12-03-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sounds good, mr.alcheng! enjoy your Z today.

it's warm here today too, just wet and soggy.

its a receipe for soar throat.

Mr.kenchan...... Soar throad..?? You..??

Sent an e-mail to my local shop about the sway.... I have a feeling Santa thinks I'm being a good kid this year....

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey isamu- per mr.alcheng's recommendation, you are now off my iggy list.

Mr.kenchan..... I say if I can "like" this post 1000x, I'll try for 1001..!!

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