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

eastwest2300 · 11-25-2013, 02:54 PM

im out fellas, headed home.

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 02:56 PM

...still waiting for one bowling ball sized hail to fall on my fit...

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 02:56 PM

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im out fellas, headed home.

laterz, EW.

alcheng · 11-25-2013, 02:56 PM

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damn... it looks like a no go...

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mr.alcheng- yikes.

have you receive a tracking# yet?

it's coming from HK and usually takes a bit longer but I hope this week should be good... otherwise they can always give me a refund...

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every one! It was a bitter cold weekend but a good one. My good friend of 14 years got engaged.

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The Z took a little off road adventure today at lunch

Driving down Parmer Lane, it appeared that someone in the middle lane hit a patch of water and lost traction. I was in the right lane almost right next to the car in the middle lane when it started fishtailing, and after three back-and-forths that got progressively worse (obviously this person had now clue how to handle their vehicle), they ended up halfway in my lane and halfway on the shoulder. I was on the brakes immediately and heading toward the shoulder, but it all happened fast enough that I ultimately had to make a pretty sudden maneuver toward the shoulder. Since I was braking hard at the same time, I lost traction and spun to the right 180 degrees ending up in the grass/mud.

Thankfully, I am perfectly fine, and the Z appears to be perfectly fine. It happened at about 40 mph, and there was no sudden impact - the Z just slid along the grass until it dug into the mud enough to slow down its momentum. The car was still on when I stopped, so I hung out inside while I waited for the tow truck (it's cold and rainy). Luckily, he was practically around the corner and had the car winched back onto the shoulder within 20 minutes of my call. I was close to the house, so I asked him to follow me to the next light in case there was a problem and I needed to pull over. The car seemed fine, and I drove it home with no problems. I got cleaned up and then went to inspect the car. The driver side rear tire took the brunt of what little impact there was and the mud, but it seems to be fine. Most of the mud washed away on the short drive home, it drove fine, and there doesn't appear to be anything noticeable upon inspection at home. I am hoping there will be no problems down the road, and I can chalk this one up to good will karma. Even the tow truck was covered by my roadside assistance and cost nothing

Btw... the car that fishtailed ended up stopping in the shoulder about a hundred feet up in front of when I stopped in the grass. I don't even think he put the car in park - he just waited for a couple of cars to pass before driving off

did the VDC kick in..???

alcheng · 11-25-2013, 02:57 PM

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whats up duuuudes... been busy here at work!

Mr.EW3K...!!!!

hello, it's your troll_bro..

alcheng · 11-25-2013, 02:59 PM

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no, those got reduced.. looking for someone to make my kit

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mu

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jar

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me

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you

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ken saan

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stay warm up there bro..

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gotta go home and change a tire..

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nail or torn?

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damn dude, that sucks bro.

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laterz, EW.

reported for having 3-some in a public forum..!!

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kenchan · 11-25-2013, 02:59 PM

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it's coming from HK and usually takes a bit longer but I hope this week should be good... otherwise they can always give me a refund...

mr.alcheng- ahhh.. yes, when i ordered something from ebay, the thing shipped from HK and took about 3 weeks to get here by air...

the funny, i ordered something through japanparts (jdm emblems) was in my hands within the same week.

alcheng · 11-25-2013, 03:04 PM

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mr.alcheng- ahhh.. yes, when i ordered something from ebay, the thing shipped from HK and took about 3 weeks to get here by air...

the funny, i ordered something through japanparts (jdm emblems) was in my hands within the same week.

Mr.kenchan

the Z is in the garage now and it is just to replace the short one I have on the trunk-lid so it's not a big deal...

did you order the hello-kitty or power-ranger...??

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 03:07 PM

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Mr.kenchan

the Z is in the garage now and it is just to replace the short one I have on the trunk-lid so it's not a big deal...

did you order the hello-kitty or power-ranger...??

mr. alcheng- i got the sailor moon.

my cars have been in hibernation for 7wks now.

the emblem is ready to mount, with the correct radius (i used a heat gun) of the bumper and all.

TerribleONE · 11-25-2013, 03:13 PM

Afternoon guys! Thank god for a short week. 3" down pipes should be finished up today and my whiteline sway bars will be installed

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 03:22 PM

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Afternoon guys! Thank god for a short week. 3" down pipes should be finished up today and my whiteline sway bars will be installed

sounds like fun.

i have just the front whitelines on otherwise stock suspension. works nice. not sure about their bushing or its bracket design though.

TerribleONE · 11-25-2013, 03:27 PM

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sounds like fun.

i have just the front whitelines on otherwise stock suspension. works nice. not sure about their bushing or its bracket design though.

Yea I am curious to see the difference. Agreed with the bushing and brackets forsure. KWV3's with motion cups up front will be coming soon. I hate how far out the amuse front bumper hangs, just adds another thing to the mod list. This build has turned into a money pit!

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 03:35 PM

do you need to make custom reinforcements on the under shroud for the amuse front?

TerribleONE · 11-25-2013, 03:39 PM

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do you need to make custom reinforcements on the under shroud for the amuse front?

No reinforcements however I did drill some holes to let water drain out so it doesnt pull down on the bumper/undertray to much. I was very surprised the stock one fits it as well as it does. Looking at it before the bumper went on I thought there was no way in hell it was going to work.

b15 · 11-25-2013, 03:41 PM

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I'm just glad the Z and I are just fine. It couldn't have been a better outcome considering the circumstances.

Talk about reminding yourself what to do this Thursday

Good to hear. I feel like there are more crazies on the road with each passing day.

11-25-2013, 02:54 PM	#2281 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,035 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684553	im out fellas, headed home. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-25-2013, 02:56 PM	#2282 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	...still waiting for one bowling ball sized hail to fall on my fit... LMBmikeZ likes this.

11-25-2013, 03:13 PM	#2290 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5852	Afternoon guys! Thank god for a short week. 3" down pipes should be finished up today and my whiteline sway bars will be installed kenchan, LMBmikeZ, alcheng and 1 others like this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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