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kenchan 04-29-2013 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2291378)
:confused::confused:

what sup??

mr.alcheng- there is a vsa (kinda like VDC) software re-program recall on my '12. the issue is the slip threshold is set too high for when cheap dumbarse mofo's buy junk tires like falken, and the car slips too much before the system is triggered. :shakes head:

with my DWS in the winter, and RE760's in the summer, VSA RARELY turns on. :tup: i dont want honda lowering the threshold as it will interupt me while the car is going through a fast turn or something. :ugh2: i have no tpms in my summer set and this prohibits vsa to be turned off. :mad:

so im going to hold out as long as possible. :icon17: unless ofcourse, honda wants to pay for my Z's steering lock. :icon17: :ugh2:

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2291490)
Hey Jar, want to see if we can do a DIY wrap job on the Z? :rofl2:

ms.pint- any picts of your car with the lip installed? :)

JARblue 04-29-2013 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2291490)
Hey Jar, want to see if we can do a DIY wrap job on the Z? :rofl2:

:roflpuke2: :roflpuke2:


No :thumbsdown:
:icon17:

kenchan 04-29-2013 03:32 PM

in other news, i ordered some sport (aluminum) pedal covers and wiper refills for my fit. :)

this should be the last of the bits im going to buy for the car. im real happy my dd turned out the way it did. :D

Pintsize725 04-29-2013 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291520)

ms.pint- any picts of your car with the lip installed? :)

Not yet, still need to buy the putty and fix the 3rd piece before painting. Should be able to do that tomorrow and then paint shortly after. Hoping for install this coming weekend. :excited:

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291523)
:roflpuke2: :roflpuke2:


No :thumbsdown:
:icon17:

Come on!!! I'll help!! :tup:

JARblue 04-29-2013 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291520)
mr.alcheng- there is a vsa (kinda like VDC) software re-program recall on my '12. the issue is the slip threshold is set too high for when cheap dumbarse mofo's buy junk tires like falken, and the car slips too much before the system is triggered. :shakes head:

with my DWS in the winter, and RE760's in the summer, VSA RARELY turns on. :tup: i dont want honda lowering the threshold as it will interupt me while the car is going through a fast turn or something. :ugh2: i have no tpms in my summer set and this prohibits vsa to be turned off. :mad:

so im going to hold out as long as possible. :icon17: unless ofcourse, honda wants to pay for my Z's steering lock. :icon17: :ugh2:



ms.pint- any picts of your car with the lip installed? :)

That's crappy to hear, Ken. Very strange and lame that you can't turn VSA off if you don't have TPMS installed (did I read that right?).

:icon18: See if you can get Honda to install one of their ESCL that won't crap out on you :icon17:

It's not installed yet. There was a scratch in one of the side pieces, and when I ran my thumb over it, a piece fell off leaving a hole. She is getting some of that putty you recommended so we can fill the hole before painting that piece. The install will then follow :tup:

kenchan 04-29-2013 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2291531)
Not yet, still need to buy the putty and fix the 3rd piece before painting. Should be able to do that tomorrow and then paint shortly after. Hoping for install this coming weekend. :excited:

nice! :excited:

JARblue 04-29-2013 03:41 PM

Ken, thanks for the degreaser link earlier. I picked up a can from a hobby shop on my way home :tiphat:

kenchan 04-29-2013 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291546)
Ken, thanks for the degreaser link earlier. I picked up a can from a hobby shop on my way home :tiphat:

mr.jar - excellent! :tup: that is one of my favorite tools in my arsenal. :tup:

also great for cleaning blades. like after cutting tape with your scissors or vinyl you get that gunk on the tip of the blade. a quick with with that stuff on a paper towel... :woot:

JARblue 04-29-2013 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291559)
mr.jar - excellent! :tup: that is one of my favorite tools in my arsenal. :tup:

also great for cleaning blades. like after cutting tape with your scissors or vinyl you get that gunk on the tip of the blade. a quick with with that stuff on a paper towel... :woot:

When I played golf on Friday, I actually unwrapped the plastic and removed price tags from a lob wedge that I purchased for myself in Dec 2011 (that tells you how long it's been since I last played). This weekend I tried to remove the gunk from the stickers that were on the shaft, but the stuff I have just wasn't getting it done. I'll try this stuff on it :tup:

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291576)
When I played golf on Friday, I actually unwrapped the plastic and removed price tags from a lob wedge that I purchased for myself in Dec 2011 (that tells you how long it's been since I last played). This weekend I tried to remove the gunk from the stickers that were on the shaft, but the stuff I have just wasn't getting it done. I'll try this stuff on it :tup:

sounds good! :tup: yah, should work.

for gooey crap, i also use WD40 at times. then wipe off with the motor spray.

Haboob 04-29-2013 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291576)
When I played golf on Friday, I actually unwrapped the plastic and removed price tags from a lob wedge that I purchased for myself in Dec 2011 (that tells you how long it's been since I last played). This weekend I tried to remove the gunk from the stickers that were on the shaft, but the stuff I have just wasn't getting it done. I'll try this stuff on it :tup:

I can't wait until I get new clubs!

Summer is going to be testing each brand/style, then Xmas my parents are going to be buying me a new set.







Yep, still a spoiled, only child 'til this day! :tup: :D

JARblue 04-29-2013 04:16 PM

I keep a gas can of old gas that does wonders cleaning up dirty, old metal objects :tup:

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291596)
I keep a gas can of old gas that does wonders cleaning up dirty, old metal objects :tup:

that is actually a great idea! :tup:

only downside i know of is that it stinks, and the rag could suddenly burst into flames on a hot day. so i usually douce such rags with water, then seal them up in plastic bags before disposal. :D

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2291594)
I can't wait until I get new clubs!

Summer is going to be testing each brand/style, then Xmas my parents are going to be buying me a new set.

Yep, still a spoiled, only child 'til this day! :tup: :D

wow, that must be nice. :tup:

unfortunately for me, i have to work to buy my own toys...

Haboob 04-29-2013 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291602)
wow, that must be nice. :tup:

unfortunately for me, i have to work to buy my own toys...


Oh I do too, but for Xmas I am bought stuff. :p

JARblue 04-29-2013 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291599)
that is actually a great idea! :tup:

only downside i know of is that it stinks, and the rag could suddenly burst into flames on a hot day. so i usually douce such rags with water, then seal them up in plastic bags before disposal. :D

I keep my rags until they're absolutely destroyed :icon17: I have a shed out back that gets pretty hot, but keeps them out of direct sunlight. I've never really been too worried. Gasoline is notoriously difficult to light without precise AFR. I've been doing it in the Texas summer for a few years now, and my father did the same most of his lifetime without any problems.

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob (Post 2291605)
Oh I do too, but for Xmas I am bought stuff. :p

that's a nice setup. :tup:


i dont get nothing for xmas from my parents. :ugh: i get to buy presents for everyone though. :icon17:

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291607)
I keep my rags until they're absolutely destroyed :icon17: I have a shed out back that gets pretty hot, but keeps them out of direct sunlight. I've never really been too worried. Gasoline is notoriously difficult to light without precise AFR. I've been doing it in the Texas summer for a few years now, and my father did the same most of his lifetime without any problems.

that's good to know! thanks for the info. :tup:

the more it stinks, i fear the easier to explode my taffyapple bins :icon17:

i do have a fire trash box though.

JARblue 04-29-2013 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291610)
that's good to know! thanks for the info. :tup:

the more it stinks, i fear the easier to explode my taffyapple bins :icon17:

i do have a fire trash box though.

:tiphat:

:icon18: If you're preparing them for disposal, there's absolutely no harm in dousing them in some water :tup: I store the ones to be reused in a metal bucket in the shed. Yes, they smell, but so do the lawn mover, weed eater, gas cans, and paint supplies :icon17:

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291538)
That's crappy to hear, Ken. Very strange and lame that you can't turn VSA off if you don't have TPMS installed (did I read that right?).

:icon18: See if you can get Honda to install one of their ESCL that won't crap out on you :icon17:

It's not installed yet. There was a scratch in one of the side pieces, and when I ran my thumb over it, a piece fell off leaving a hole. She is getting some of that putty you recommended so we can fill the hole before painting that piece. The install will then follow :tup:

yah, vsa can not be turned off when tpms error light is lit. it's very cumbersome cause most folks have winter sets that dont run tpms due to extra cost. fit folks are mostly poor. i see threads that make me sad sometimes. :facepalm: but anyway, yah, it's a stupid safety feature.

sounds like ms.pints all :excited: for this weekend! :tup:

GaleForce 04-29-2013 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2291210)
I really want to do it but $2k is a lot of moolah. :ugh2:

:icon18: 2k is very cheap for a full vehicle wrap. Very cheap...

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291617)
:tiphat:

:icon18: If you're preparing them for disposal, there's absolutely no harm in dousing them in some water :tup: I store the ones to be reused in a metal bucket in the shed. Yes, they smell, but so do the lawn mover, weed eater, gas cans, and paint supplies :icon17:

hahahaha, yah, the smell could keep spiders and rodents out of your shed too. :tup:

Pintsize725 04-29-2013 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2291621)
:icon18: 2k is very cheap for a full vehicle wrap. Very cheap...

Yes but not when that 2k can go to mods. We aren't all rich like you!

Isamu 04-29-2013 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2291621)
:icon18: 2k is very cheap for a full vehicle wrap. Very cheap...

:iagree: I would love to find a place in minot or the surrounding area that would do good work for 2k lol

Pintsize725 04-29-2013 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu (Post 2291627)
:iagree: I would love to find a place in minot or the surrounding area that would do good work for 2k lol

Must be nice to have disposable income.

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:39 PM

must be nice to have parents buy xmas gifts... :icon17:

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:40 PM

hey there, mr.mu :tup:

mr. gale! :tup:

Isamu 04-29-2013 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2291623)
Yes but not when that 2k can go to mods. We aren't all rich like you!

like what kind of mods? you aren't building a racecar so it's not too expensive to mod your heart out.
and what kind of wrap? im kind of curious what you have come up with :tup:

JARblue 04-29-2013 04:41 PM

Taking the Z to the grocery store to pick up some stuff to make hamburgers for dinner :yum:

kenchan 04-29-2013 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2291636)
Taking the Z to the grocery store to pick up some stuff to make hamburgers for dinner :yum:

:yum: charburgers!

Isamu 04-29-2013 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2291628)
Must be nice to have disposable income.

:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl: must be nice to work hard, and slave for disposable income... :bowrofl::bowrofl:

Pintsize725 04-29-2013 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu (Post 2291635)
like what kind of mods? you aren't building a racecar so it's not too expensive to mod your heart out.
and what kind of wrap? im kind of curious what you have come up with :tup:

It is for me.

alcheng 04-29-2013 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291520)
mr.alcheng- there is a vsa (kinda like VDC) software re-program recall on my '12. the issue is the slip threshold is set too high for when cheap dumbarse mofo's buy junk tires like falken, and the car slips too much before the system is triggered. :shakes head:

with my DWS in the winter, and RE760's in the summer, VSA RARELY turns on. :tup: i dont want honda lowering the threshold as it will interupt me while the car is going through a fast turn or something. :ugh2: i have no tpms in my summer set and this prohibits vsa to be turned off. :mad:

so im going to hold out as long as possible. :icon17: unless ofcourse, honda wants to pay for my Z's steering lock. :icon17: :ugh2:

:icon18: I hope it's not Honda thinks the OEM tires is too cheap for the value of its VSA...

Sucks that the VSA cannot be turned off.... less fun for motoring... :(

happytheman 04-29-2013 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291637)
:yum: charburgers!

And cheeze fries. :icon17:

Isamu 04-29-2013 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291633)
hey there, mr.mu :tup:

mr. gale! :tup:

good morning mister Chan..
...chao buổi sang
おはようございます

Isamu 04-29-2013 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291632)
must be nice to have parents buy xmas gifts... :icon17:

:ohsnap1: :inoutroflpuke:

happytheman 04-29-2013 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu (Post 2291635)
like what kind of mods? you aren't building a racecar so it's not too expensive to mod your heart out.
and what kind of wrap? im kind of curious what you have come up with :tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2291641)
It is for me.

Wait, you're going to wrap yourself?:bowrofl:

GaleForce 04-29-2013 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2291623)
Yes but not when that 2k can go to mods. We aren't all rich like you!

My personal wealth (or lack of) has nothing to do with knowing the value of something.

Isamu 04-29-2013 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2291637)
:yum: charburgers!

:yum: I haven't had a good burger since I got to the island...

Pintsize725 04-29-2013 04:47 PM

Yeah, I'll be back later. Maybe you all will stop laughing at what I consider expensive and my finances.


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