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Nick911sc 08-02-2011 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1241315)
Drove downtown. My GF is having minor surgery today.
Sorry to hear, I hope everything goes smoothly.

kenchan 08-02-2011 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1241182)
I'm sorry, but your question does not relate to photography or lawn care. You might want to try posting your question in the appropriate sub-forum. :icon17:
:icon18:
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Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1241196)
Nice macro!!! :tup:
hey, that's nicks' butt lint :icon23: dedicated to you. :icon17:


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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1241233)
haha... yes, I think in my post I mentioned I was able to park in the front spots at both locations (sushi restaurant and movie). So I take the front first spot, then inch over close to/on the line. As long as I take the front first spot, I don't impinge on someone else's spot. But yes, no dings for me. That's another big no no.

No Z for me today. Had to take the Odyssey to the body shop today. I come home last night, and my wife says to me, "Honey, I think you are going to be mad at me...." The minute I hear that, I start thinking what did she do to MY Z...... luckily, it wasn't the Z, but the Odyssey had a scraped passenger mirror from her "maneuvering" in the work parking ramp. Sigh... I should have taken a pic. So, I had to get it repainted today. My wife and her driving.... eeeeeeeeeeeek.

So guys, if your wives/gf's ever say those magic words, "I think you are going to be mad at me.". ALWAYS assume the worst....

On to better topics, I found this pic of my Z taken a few weeks ago, and forgot all about it. So looking at my Z last night and tinkering around in it plus playing with her pics, made me feel better about that Odyssey mishap... :(
G2Z- yah, usually front spots are where dings occur so i was a bit :confused: but heck you know wat you're doing so i trust it's safe. :tup: for me i have PDR training and tools so it's not a huge deal to get dings but it's better not to have one in the first place. :p

sorry to hear about your van. :( hope it's a quick fix. at least it wasn't your Z! wheew... worst ones are 'honey i backed into your Z' threads. :facepalm:


Quote:
Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1241315)
Drove downtown. My GF is having minor surgery today.
please wish her a speedy recovery from all of us. :)

ZeeingAround 08-02-2011 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1241315)
Drove downtown. My GF is having minor surgery today.
Let me guess->
Laparoscopic surgery for Endometriosis.

Hope everything goes okay and I was wrong and she is actually getting Breast implants. ;)

FromG2Z 08-02-2011 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1241345)
G2Z- yah, usually front spots are where dings occur so i was a bit :confused: but heck you know wat you're doing so i trust it's safe. :tup: for me i have PDR training and tools so it's not a huge deal to get dings but it's better not to have one in the first place. :p

sorry to hear about your van. :( hope it's a quick fix. at least it wasn't your Z! wheew... worst ones are 'honey i backed into your Z' threads. :facepalm:
Yeah PDR can only do so much.... if the dent took some paint with it? or if you can't buff it out? eeeek... that's a repaint.

Spohn, best of luck.

ZeeingAround 08-02-2011 10:01 AM
FromG2Z,

Did you do a HDR on the photos?

kenchan 08-02-2011 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1241359)
Yeah PDR can only do so much.... if the dent took some paint with it? or if you can't buff it out? eeeek... that's a repaint.
yep, this is why i have a HondaFit to use for restaurants and malls. :p

on that car i can careless if i get hit (wife already let the Fit eat a tire stop on the bottom of the front bumper, yay! :tup: ) and it's a narrow car so it seems nearly impossible to get dinged unless one was intentionally hitting the car on purpose. :icon14:

FromG2Z 08-02-2011 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround (Post 1241360)
FromG2Z,

Did you do a HDR on the photos?
No sir... that's just a basic edit in NX2. Made sure the exposure was up to par. I don't have the fancy stuff that Beach has where you can filter certain sections. :)

I think the key is having a great shot to start out with... and I think my D60 does it well.

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1241374)
yep, this is why i have a HondaFit to use for restaurants and malls. :p

on that car i can careless if i get hit (wife already let the Fit eat a tire stop on the bottom of the front bumper, yay! :tup: ) and it's a narrow car so it seems nearly impossible to get dinged unless one was intentionally hitting the car on purpose. :icon14:
Yeah I have a Honda Civic for those duties, but I still take the Z with me when I go on a date with the wifey.... Friday nights usually. Otherwise, she never gets to ride in it. So I figure, it's worth the risk to take the wife out in it. So much fun. She loves riding in it. Besides, she's the one who "let" me buy it.... must take her in it :D I just have to be very smart and careful about where I drive/park it. The clear bra REALLY helps lower my tension and worry and apprehension hehe....

SPOHN 08-02-2011 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround (Post 1241358)
Let me guess->
Laparoscopic surgery for Endometriosis.

Hope everything goes okay and I was wrong and she is actually getting Breast implants. ;)
No. She's already had a reduction years ago. They were super hugh then. No pics. :icon17:

Alchemy 08-02-2011 10:48 AM
Dyno at tuning shop was supposed to be booked. Spot opened up, lucky me!! Gettin UpRev tune as we speak

ODEHBOY 08-02-2011 10:59 AM
just ordered Gen3's and berk HFC's along with GTR push button. I hate mods :(

onzedge 08-02-2011 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ODEHBOY (Post 1241462)
just ordered Gen3's and berk HFC's along with GTR push button. I hate mods :(
:tup: I hate mods too. I am thinking about a push button start for my mower though.

kenchan 08-02-2011 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1241391)
Yeah I have a Honda Civic for those duties, but I still take the Z with me when I go on a date with the wifey.... Friday nights usually. Otherwise, she never gets to ride in it. So I figure, it's worth the risk to take the wife out in it. So much fun. She loves riding in it. Besides, she's the one who "let" me buy it.... must take her in it :D I just have to be very smart and careful about where I drive/park it. The clear bra REALLY helps lower my tension and worry and apprehension hehe....
cool, good to hear you're liking your clearbra too. it's a worthy investment especially if you're driving in traffic friday nights. :tup: it's good to keep your wife happy. :tup:



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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1241439)
Dyno at tuning shop was supposed to be booked. Spot opened up, lucky me!! Gettin UpRev tune as we speak
cool! :tup: sounds like the wind's blowing in your favor this week. :D

kenchan 08-02-2011 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1241474)
:tup: I hate mods too. I am thinking about a push button start for my mower though.
:icon18: i hope it's not the honduh type where you stick it in the cigarette lighter socket. :D

Roadster4Us 08-02-2011 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1241420)
No. She's already had a reduction years ago. They were super hugh then. No pics. :icon17:
I thought you couldn't post in this thread without pics :icon17:

kenchan 08-02-2011 12:30 PM
:icon18:

Alchemy 08-02-2011 12:53 PM
Ok, after tune I ended up w 314 whp & 260 ft lbs torque. Was hopin to be around 320 but oh well. Baseline was 299 before tune so the UpRev gave me 15hp, not bad. It revs amazingly smooth now and feels much quicker. Props to the guys at R/T Tuning in PA. Very cool dudes, great experience. Oh and I ALMOST got my stock suspension settings back after installin Swifts. I have just a tad more camber than stock, im ok w that :)

kenchan 08-02-2011 01:43 PM
alchemy- sounds good! :tup:

BeachZTT 08-02-2011 01:44 PM
Drove the Z to work. Drove the Z to lunch. Could not get back into my work site because my tags were expired. Doh! Drove to DMV. In and out in 5 minutes. That's right, 5 minutes. DMV express at the Commissioner of Revenue's office ROCKS! Drove back to work.

***Please note: No reference to other posts, other threads, photography, or mowing lawns (that is what all the kids are calling it these days). That is all... :happydance:

FromG2Z 08-02-2011 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BeachZTT (Post 1241728)
Drove the Z to work. Drove the Z to lunch. Could not get back into my work site because my tags were expired. Doh! Drove to DMV. In and out in 5 minutes. That's right, 5 minutes. DMV express at the Commissioner of Revenue's office ROCKS! Drove back to work.

***Please note: No reference to other posts, other threads, photography, or mowing lawns (that is what all the kids are calling it these days). That is all... :happydance:

Then in that case, your post is void because you are OFF TOPIC. :gtfo2:

kidding... wow, 5 minutes in and out? You should have taken an HDR pic (reference to photography). Did you park on the grass (reference to mowing lawns) to get in and out that fast? You should see this other thread called "DMV Horror Stories" (reference to other threads) to get you in and out faster.

hehehe.

onzedge 08-02-2011 01:59 PM
I am starting a lawn care and mowing thread soon. Look for it in the lounge. It will be chock full of mowing tips, "my fertilizer is better than yours" threads, mower mods, gas or electric discussions, high performance weed whacking strings, JDM accessories for your fertilizer spreader and, of course, photos.

christian370z 08-02-2011 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1241647)
Ok, after tune I ended up w 314 whp & 260 ft lbs torque. Was hopin to be around 320 but oh well. Baseline was 299 before tune so the UpRev gave me 15hp, not bad. It revs amazingly smooth now and feels much quicker. Props to the guys at R/T Tuning in PA. Very cool dudes, great experience. Oh and I ALMOST got my stock suspension settings back after installin Swifts. I have just a tad more camber than stock, im ok w that :)

It is amazing how much smoother the car runs after a tune, I was amazed too even though my hp gains were not as high as yours. Good job on the camber! I had no trouble getting it close to stock camber which is why I find it a bit strange that some people's camber is so far off after installing the Swifts and getting an alignment.

Nitex 08-02-2011 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1241647)
Ok, after tune I ended up w 314 whp & 260 ft lbs torque. Was hopin to be around 320 but oh well. Baseline was 299 before tune so the UpRev gave me 15hp, not bad. It revs amazingly smooth now and feels much quicker. Props to the guys at R/T Tuning in PA. Very cool dudes, great experience. Oh and I ALMOST got my stock suspension settings back after installin Swifts. I have just a tad more camber than stock, im ok w that :)
Alchemy, good stuff! I hit 299 stock with gen 3s, stillen CBE and berk HFC with out a tune as well on a mustang dyno. Now i have Z1 test pipes, HKS exhaust and my UPREV tuner! Ill be getting tuned this weekend with my Quaife Dif, competition clutch flywheel, and clutchmasters clutch being installed as well!

LunaZ 08-02-2011 03:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1241647)
Ok, after tune I ended up w 314 whp & 260 ft lbs torque. Was hopin to be around 320 but oh well. Baseline was 299 before tune so the UpRev gave me 15hp, not bad. It revs amazingly smooth now and feels much quicker. Props to the guys at R/T Tuning in PA. Very cool dudes, great experience. Oh and I ALMOST got my stock suspension settings back after installin Swifts. I have just a tad more camber than stock, im ok w that :)
Where is this R/T Tuning? I'm looking for somewhere near me to get a tune and I need a post-Swift alignment as well.

FromG2Z 08-02-2011 03:42 PM
guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know.

Alchemy 08-02-2011 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1241936)
Where is this R/T Tuning? I'm looking for somewhere near me to get a tune and I need a post-Swift alignment as well.
Lansdale PA. They even gave me a gratious discount for being a forum member. Real nice guys over there.

kenchan 08-02-2011 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1241995)
guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know.
it really depends on the tech doing the alignment and how well the machine is caliberated. often times i only go to alignment shops by word of mouth of other car guys getting similar cars aligned.

luckily more and more speedshops in my area have alignment equipment since they install coilovers, etc. so they know how to handle my modded cars better than just some guy at some local mechanics shop.

your dealer can do it, but sometimes they will scratch or even wash your car even if you tell them not to. :icon17:

ZeeingAround 08-02-2011 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1241474)
:tup: I hate mods too. I am thinking about a push button start for my mower though.
Well you do have that left over white one from the Z just sitting in the drawer. :rolleyes:

Alchemy 08-02-2011 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1241995)
guys... question for you guys... why all this special needs for an alignment post Swift springs? Can't you guys just take it to any local wheel/tire/alignment place? Does it have to be special? Heck dealer (I shudder when I say that) even. I am just curious... maybe you guys know something I need to know.
I basically just wanted to go somewhere w good equiptment and staff that wouldnt farg my rims up. If I didnt care about my rims I wouldnt be as picky.

Nitex 08-02-2011 07:00 PM
So i got my Quaife ATB LSD today. And this is what i find! Not sure its that big of a deal but.. I waited a month and this is how i get it! Thanks Fed-Ex :shakes head:

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...z/IMG_0173.jpg

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...z/IMG_0181.jpg

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...IMG_0185-2.jpg

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...IMG_0185-1.jpg

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/o...z/IMG_0189.jpg

Im sure with the seals this will be a non issue. Im replacing them and the bearings.

SPOHN 08-02-2011 07:12 PM
What type of fluid are you going to run? Pretty sure Quaife has a certain recommendations.

Nitex 08-02-2011 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1242240)
What type of fluid are you going to run?
Not sure yet. Any sugestions? I need to order it to be here by sat.

kenchan 08-02-2011 07:15 PM
ouch, :( ...when you use high-end camera and zoom in like that it REALLY points out the damage like 'ouch' becomes an OUCH U MOFO!!! :mad:

hope the install goes well. :)

today the kenchan-G got pulled over by a trans-am cop. he said i flew through the corner blowing a red light and was going like 80mph cause he saw me and couldn't catch up. i did zip through the corner, but i know the light was still yellow, i could've went faster through the turn but didn't, wasn't at the top of 2nd so i know i wasn't over the speed limit. so i said in my usual calm courteous voice 'no.'

he checked out my car and gave me back my license with no citation. :p

SPOHN 08-02-2011 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Nitex (Post 1242242)
Not sure yet. Any sugestions? I need to order it to be here by sat.
I'll have to search. OS Giken has there own fluid (80w- 250)so it was easy for me.

EDIT: From everything I see everyone is using Motul 300 75w-90. I think you need two bottles also. You will have to confirm that. Your lucky, my fluid cost alot more.
http://www.forgedperformance.com/sto...cat=280&page=1

Here's a link also.
http://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-d...uaife-oil.html

BeachZTT 08-02-2011 07:29 PM
Wow, was that drop shipped (no pun intended) from somewhere else. I have never gotten anything from Z1 that was poorly packed.

SPOHN 08-02-2011 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BeachZTT (Post 1242256)
Wow, was that drop shipped (no pun intended) from somewhere else. I have never gotten anything from Z1 that was poorly packed.
Probably was drop shipped.Should of been put in another box with more bubble wrap. These shipping companies are getting bad.

Nitex 08-02-2011 08:13 PM
Ken! That cop is lucky you didnt have to lay the smack down :owned:

yes, literally "drop" shipped right? Geez... Thing is it went to Z1 first.

Thanks for the research on the fluid spohn!

happytheman 08-02-2011 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FromG2Z (Post 1241391)
Yeah I have a Honda Civic for those duties, but I still take the Z with me when I go on a date with the wifey.... Friday nights usually. Otherwise, she never gets to ride in it. So I figure, it's worth the risk to take the wife out in it. So much fun. She loves riding in it. Besides, she's the one who "let" me buy it.... must take her in it :D I just have to be very smart and careful about where I drive/park it. The clear bra REALLY helps lower my tension and worry and apprehension hehe....
Yup, clear bras have a way of helping to release tension and worry! Oh...wait....:rolleyes:

happytheman 08-02-2011 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1242041)
it really depends on the tech doing the alignment and how well the machine is caliberated. often times i only go to alignment shops by word of mouth of other car guys getting similar cars aligned.

luckily more and more speedshops in my area have alignment equipment since they install coilovers, etc. so they know how to handle my modded cars better than just some guy at some local mechanics shop.

your dealer can do it, but sometimes they will scratch or even wash your car even if you tell them not to. :icon17:
Hahaha!! I had forgotten about the dealer washing my car! You've had that happen too haven't you Kensan?

happytheman 08-02-2011 08:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1242244)
ouch, :( ...when you use high-end camera and zoom in like that it REALLY points out the damage like 'ouch' becomes an OUCH U MOFO!!! :mad:

hope the install goes well. :)

today the kenchan-G got pulled over by a trans-am cop. he said i flew through the corner blowing a red light and was going like 80mph cause he saw me and couldn't catch up. i did zip through the corner, but i know the light was still yellow, i could've went faster through the turn but didn't, wasn't at the top of 2nd so i know i wasn't over the speed limit. so i said in my usual calm courteous voice 'no.'

he checked out my car and gave me back my license with no citation. :p
Did he ask you if you knew you had performed said infraction (hence the response), or did you just say "no" to the accusation?:tup:

Anyways, glad you were not cited a citation!:tup:

BajaZ 08-02-2011 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1241127)
My guess is your friend was referring to a short ram-air intake, which keeps the filters up in the engine bay as opposed to over the front bumper. Historically a number of the cold air intakes in the past caused the vehicles that they were installed upon to suffer from hydro lock once the intake was submerged in deep water or succumbed to a large volume of water from...say...a large puddle that the driver powered through. This does not happen (that I've heard) with the Stillen Gen 3 design because it sits so high.

Anyways, good luck with your decision. Hopefully this was helpful. :tup:
yes it is very helpful thank you :ughdance:


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