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

GaleForce · 07-27-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

100% ballast all the way of you've done all that troubleshooting.

I'm sure gale would also be in agreement

since electrical is "our thing"

kenchan · 07-27-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

So I went out to the garage a few hours ago to work on interior detailing only to find that one of my two overhead garage fluorescent lights wasn't working properly (one bulb was dark but still barely on, and the other was very dim).

There is no ground that I can find

the connections seem to be in good order and two new bulbs performed identically (nearly off and very dim). Last option is the ballast

They are 6' fixtures with two lamps each, and the damn lamps are $75 apiece

I have a nearly full case (10), so I definitely want to fix the light before I consider replacing it. And thanks to Google, I found replacement parts for both fixtures for ~$60. I'll replace the ballast and the four lampholders on the one that's failing and have the same spare parts for the other fixture should it start to go

have you tried taking the flourscents out and just swap them with another lamp? i have several lamps in my garage and a few weeks ago one of them decided to quit. i thought the ballast was shot, but for the hell of it, i swapped the florescent tube with another lamp. worked.

kenchan · 07-27-2013, 12:33 PM

Mr.gurney that is a smart move. The main reason why I don't drive my G in the winter is I don't trust anyone around me

feel like a sitting duck.

kenchan · 07-27-2013, 12:37 PM

I drove my Z this am and had a good relaxing time.

Also took some snaps. They turned out better than last time but i have camera shake in cloudy weather.

next time need to bring tripod...

onzedge · 07-27-2013, 02:06 PM

Bummer...

JJ Cale Dies at 74

GaleForce · 07-27-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Bummer...

JJ Cale Dies at 74

That is a bummer indeed. The dude was an incredible artist.

onzedge · 07-27-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

That is a bummer indeed. The dude was an incredible artist.

blackcherry20 · 07-27-2013, 02:29 PM

from O'Hare ....sigh.

Flying makes my stomach hurt.

kenchan · 07-27-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

from O'Hare ....sigh.

Flying makes my stomach hurt.

Hi msbc!

gasaid works if bloated from air pressure change.

blackcherry20 · 07-27-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Hi msbc!

gasaid works if bloated from air pressure change.

thx Kenchan.

kenchan · 07-27-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

thx Kenchan.

Have a safe trip, msbc!

onzedge · 07-27-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

from O'Hare ....sigh.

Flying makes my stomach hurt.

Safe travels, my friend.

b15 · 07-27-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

from O'Hare ....sigh.

Flying makes my stomach hurt.

Welcome to my home away from home haha. Enjoy your trip!

gurneyeagle · 07-27-2013, 03:54 PM

Well after the rain, and another unexpected visit to the office, I made it out to the track to lend moral support to my fellow Zers. They looked to be having a good time.

I'll make it out next time. Looks like the brake hoses will get installed next weekend!

Things are finally coming together.

kenchan · 07-27-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Well after the rain, and another unexpected visit to the office, I made it out to the track to lend moral support to my fellow Zers. They looked to be having a good time.

I'll make it out next time. Looks like the brake hoses will get installed next weekend!

Things are finally coming together.

with brake cooling mod.

07-27-2013, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	Bummer... JJ Cale Dies at 74 __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

07-27-2013, 02:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	from O'Hare ....sigh. Flying makes my stomach hurt. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Well after the rain, and another unexpected visit to the office, I made it out to the track to lend moral support to my fellow Zers. They looked to be having a good time. I'll make it out next time. Looks like the brake hoses will get installed next weekend! Things are finally coming together. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I drove my Z this am and had a good relaxing time. Also took some snaps. They turned out better than last time but i have camera shake in cloudy weather. next time need to bring tripod...