spring kc meet (dust off the Z's!)

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by erkthejerk73

do you usually get a good chunk of your out of state back?

No I usually have to pay in to both Kansas and Missouri...This year I owe MO over $1200...Boss screwed up on the tax rate for all of us and now we all gotta pay...me more so than others. Still have to Kansass but I'm sure I owe them as well.

edub370 · 02-28-2012, 02:01 PM

ya digi's gauge setup looks sweet. if you watch that ad astra vid on vimeo it has a clip of his gauges lighting up and whatnot. towers car is prolly the next best solution to swapping all the gauges on the dash pods. looks really good in the cubby area

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

A couple guys from Wichita will be coming. One has a G37 coupe and the other has a WRX - both stanced. So far I might be the only one getting dyno'd.

We plan to be there around 2PM, so hopefully that leaves a 1 hour window to get on the dyno. I just need an accurate measurement of boost so I can dial it closer to my target. It's pushing almost 9 PSI, but I've not had the chance to safely monitor it.

The car is running great. The fact the MBC keeps the wastegates closed longer helps with throttle response. I've got a low estimate of 430-450 whp and that's because of the HFC.

Just don't blow it up

.....Wanting to see what the old girl is throwing down

. I'm hoping the last tune I received from STS will put me into the 450-470 area...I hope.

erkthejerk73 · 02-28-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tower74

No I usually have to pay in to both Kansas and Missouri...This year I owe MO over $1200...Boss screwed up on the tax rate for all of us and now we all gotta pay...me more so than others. Still have to Kansass but I'm sure I owe them as well.

scumbag bosses!

erkthejerk73 · 02-28-2012, 02:20 PM

fugging work has been so slow lately, i am not complaining at all just bored...

bbigby64 · 02-28-2012, 02:22 PM

I suggest that you guys invest in tax software like Turbo Tax. Even if the software is relatively old, you can use it to estimate your tax liability ... say about 1 to 3 years old. Then, divide your tax liability by the number of paychecks that you expect to receive. That figure will represent what you should be withholding from each of your paychecks. Do this for Federal AND State. If your withholdings are too low, then file a new W4 that specifies "an additional amount" to withholding, or you may reduce your allowances, or do a combination of both. When your income changes significantly, estimate again.

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Jasonle · 02-28-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tower74

It's is a great place and trust us, it's no bother if someone else from another region comes in talks, invites etc.

I might have to come out to Kansas City sometimes. Its only 3-4hr drive from here! I really want to try that burger place it looks so good!

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by erkthejerk73

scumbag bosses!

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Originally Posted by bbigby64

I suggest that you guys invest in tax software like Turbo Tax. Even if the software is relatively old, you can use it to estimate your tax liability ... say about 1 to 3 years old. Then, divide your tax liability by the number of paychecks that you expect to receive. That figure will represent what you should be withholding from each of your paychecks. Do this for Federal AND State. If your withholdings are too low, then file a new W4 that specifies "an additional amount" to withholding, or you may reduce your allowances, or do a combination of both. When your income changes significantly, estimate again.

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They are actually going to help with the issue....So no harm no foul. Now I just need to ask if they will help with the price of the paint for the new kit

. Don't really want it sitting around a bunch of special ed kids that will probably damage it. I'd rather have it on my car.

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by erkthejerk73

fugging work has been so slow lately, i am not complaining at all just bored...

Trust me I know all about that....It always hits us about this time of the year and the younger guys start to freak out because they blow all their cash and realize they won't be getting a check for 2 weeks

.

I take it as a nice vacation mixed in with a little work. At the same time it looks this will be my last day off ( I only really only work about 9-10 months of the year). Customers starting to throw the jobs at us and everyone uses their cell phones so it will never end.

bbigby64 · 02-28-2012, 02:31 PM

A few more points. When using software to estimate, enter 0 into the "Taxes you paid" field. The "Taxes you owe" field will represent your estimated tax liability for the entire year. Divide this number by the number of paychecks. This will represent your estimated withholdings per paycheck.

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tower74 · 02-28-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

I might have to come out to Kansas City sometimes. Its only 3-4hr drive from here! I really want to try that burger place it looks so good!

3-4 hrs? Only if you drive slow

j.k. I've got a ton of family member that live around the STL. Mainly south around Crystal City and Hercualuminam(sp) (can never spell that towns name

).
We got a big car meet up this weekend

bbigby64 · 02-28-2012, 02:35 PM

Great. I'm glad that your boss is going to help. :-)

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Jasonle · 02-28-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tower74

3-4 hrs? Only if you drive slow

j.k. I've got a ton of family member that live around the STL. Mainly south around Crystal City and Hercualuminam(sp) (can never spell that towns name

).
We got a big car meet up this weekend

LOL it will definitely be slow! First manual car

. But hopefully this summer I can make the meets. Especially the branson meet!

erkthejerk73 · 02-28-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tower74

Trust me I know all about that....It always hits us about this time of the year and the younger guys start to freak out because they blow all their cash and realize they won't be getting a check for 2 weeks

.

I take it as a nice vacation mixed in with a little work. At the same time it looks this will be my last day off ( I only really only work about 9-10 months of the year). Customers starting to throw the jobs at us and everyone uses their cell phones so it will never end.

i am salary so every 2 weeks i get the same amount in my checking/saving/401k's lol i really enjoy what i do mostly when i am used. It is so funny to know a guy is struggling with an issue who has been working in my industry for 20+ years and is so hard headed that they will not pick up the phone to call the guy who mastered the software in a year for help

/pat on the back!

tower74 · 02-28-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by erkthejerk73

i am salary so every 2 weeks i get the same amount in my checking/saving/401k's lol i really enjoy what i do mostly when i am used. It is so funny to know a guy is struggling with an issue who has been working in my industry for 20+ years and is so hard headed that they will not pick up the phone to call the guy who mastered the software in a year for help

/pat on the back!

It's an age issue there and yeah sometimes I wish I was back on a salary but at the same time I can make almost $20,000 more not being on salary. It's a win lose in my line of work...Salary=less money but no travel invovled Pay by the hour= More money and travel 6-8 months of the year...hmmmmm. I like money

02-28-2012, 02:01 PM	#197 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	ya digi's gauge setup looks sweet. if you watch that ad astra vid on vimeo it has a clip of his gauges lighting up and whatnot. towers car is prolly the next best solution to swapping all the gauges on the dash pods. looks really good in the cubby area __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

02-28-2012, 02:22 PM	#201 (permalink)
bbigby64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 389 Drives: 10 370Z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	I suggest that you guys invest in tax software like Turbo Tax. Even if the software is relatively old, you can use it to estimate your tax liability ... say about 1 to 3 years old. Then, divide your tax liability by the number of paychecks that you expect to receive. That figure will represent what you should be withholding from each of your paychecks. Do this for Federal AND State. If your withholdings are too low, then file a new W4 that specifies "an additional amount" to withholding, or you may reduce your allowances, or do a combination of both. When your income changes significantly, estimate again. Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk __________________ -Bruce

02-28-2012, 02:31 PM	#205 (permalink)
bbigby64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 389 Drives: 10 370Z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	A few more points. When using software to estimate, enter 0 into the "Taxes you paid" field. The "Taxes you owe" field will represent your estimated tax liability for the entire year. Divide this number by the number of paychecks. This will represent your estimated withholdings per paycheck. Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk __________________ -Bruce

02-28-2012, 02:35 PM	#207 (permalink)
bbigby64 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 389 Drives: 10 370Z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 14	Great. I'm glad that your boss is going to help. :-) Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk __________________ -Bruce

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