What did you do with your Z today

memorylasts · 06-13-2011, 01:26 AM

Got a ticket for tint, and no front plate, while going the posted speed limit.

Thinking of pulling all tint, and doing a motorized show and go front plate...

not sure, i hate not having tint... but it isn't worth the hassle... anymore.

He saw me with my windows up ... conversation that took place...

usual mubo jumbo:
Officer - "Do you know where your front plate is?"
Me - "It's not there..."
Officer - "Can you turn on your car and roll you window up part way?"
Me - "Eh.. its out of regs.."
Officer - "Is your license suspended or anything?"
Me - "No, but my new address is on the back, has also been updated with dmv..."

he left went to do his thing

Comes back
Officer - "you know what to do with this right?"
Me - "Um...not really...What are you ticketing me for?"
Officer - "tint, plate..."
Me - "Okay what court house do i have to go to? and what needs to be done, judge or fix it ticket?" (just making him waste more time while real speeders go by you can see in his face the annoyance he was gaining...)
blah blah blah...

Me - "Thank you officer"
Officer -"murmurmur...idk"

Me to my GF:
"**** now i have to start the car again, i hope to not get another for exhaust...."

all to drop some damn redbox movies back off .... it was bound to happend sooner or later.

dwntwnall4u · 06-13-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

Got a ticket for tint, and no front plate, while going the posted speed limit.

What part of San Diego were you pulled over?

memorylasts · 06-13-2011, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dwntwnall4u

What part of San Diego were you pulled over?

Linda vista road right next to usd at the top of the hill heading towards convoy.

FromG2Z · 06-13-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

Linda vista road right next to usd at the top of the hill heading towards convoy.

Sorry to hear that bro. Not sure how strict all of Cali is, but if all cops there are like that, might be worth removing tint. Isn't the ticket for that much more expensive than no front plate? I'll never run plates.... if I get pulled over twice a year or even 3 for no front plate, I'll live with that. No holes no plate FTW.

onzedge · 06-13-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Sorry to hear that bro. Not sure how strict all of Cali is, but if all cops there are like that, might be worth removing tint. Isn't the ticket for that much more expensive than no front plate? I'll never run plates.... if I get pulled over twice a year or even 3 for no front plate, I'll live with that. No holes no plate FTW.

memorylasts · 06-13-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Sorry to hear that bro. Not sure how strict all of Cali is, but if all cops there are like that, might be worth removing tint. Isn't the ticket for that much more expensive than no front plate? I'll never run plates.... if I get pulled over twice a year or even 3 for no front plate, I'll live with that. No holes no plate FTW.

im not sure what the fine is if i dont do it(doing that research as we speak), but apparently the court im supposed to be going to the judge HATES fix it tickets and throws them out. this was probably the first time i've driven with my windows up since i have owned the car thats what got his attention apparently.

I agree on the no plate thing, but my car will be "Amused" soon enough and then im going to be more of a target so im trying to find a solution until I move out of this damn state and head to a state that doesn't care...

The officer literally starred at my front end for about 5 min, I knew what he was looking for, I knew he wasn't going to find it because it is hung on my wall in my garage!

All in all, ill probably buy some spare glass, and then ill zip-tie the plate to get everything signed off. That way I can swap the glass back and forth if need be. Also going to ditch my custom plates, so i dont mess my front one up. I have a collection growing...

elmz · 06-13-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

Linda vista road right next to usd at the top of the hill heading towards convoy.

That sucks dude, that sounded like the exact same cop that pulled me over in Mira Mesa. Except he went out of his way to come get me. Your conversation was almost identical to mine

Econ · 06-13-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by memorylasts

Linda vista road right next to usd at the top of the hill heading towards convoy.

if you dont mind me asking, what is this ticket going to cost you?

i'm in the same boat as you and i always wonder what it'll cost me when i do get pulled over.

memorylasts · 06-13-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

if you dont mind me asking, what is this ticket going to cost you?

i'm in the same boat as you and i always wonder what it'll cost me when i do get pulled over.

pm'ed

kenchan · 06-13-2011, 02:20 AM

Chops - use insurance to get a new caliper, rotor, and wheel. I would not want to be driving on a damaged wheel.

Dzel · 06-13-2011, 02:24 AM

Is the wheel really damaged to where its not safe to drive on or jsut blemished?

chops · 06-13-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dzel

Is the wheel really damaged to where its not safe to drive on or jsut blemished?

its blemished. there are slight indentations/dimples, but im going to give my ins company a call later today. sigh

FromG2Z · 06-13-2011, 09:50 AM

What did I do with my Z today? Drove it today for sure.... and will be getting an estimate on getting my headlights clearbra'd, door handles, maybe A pillars, then maybe wrapping the rear valence... we'll see.

As for the weekend, went to several car shows, I didn't enter mine... just parked far away and walked over to look at other cars. Don't need to sit at car shows in a lawn chair and watch people go by. That's retarded. Some people just need attention.

But anyways, I got together with a smaller group that night, a bunch of Subie buddies, and had a mini meet

More pics here:

Mini Z and Subie meet

But here's a couple shots, my fave's of the shots I took.

Dzel · 06-13-2011, 10:28 AM

Well if the ins. covers it I would do it. I would always look at it as I passed by and think about it just cause I know its there

FromG2Z · 06-13-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I agree with the powdercoating, but replace the wheel? If the dings are on the inside,cannot be seen and don't screw with the integrity of the wheel I'd leave it be.

You mentioned the rotor was damaged. I'd be more concerned about that than anything else to be honest. What kind of damage??

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Originally Posted by Dzel

Well if the ins. covers it I would do it. I would always look at it as I passed by and think about it just cause I know its there

You both have good points, and I would have to side with Dzel on this. Judging from the posts I've seen from "Chops", he's probably like me, like most of us, like ALL of us. Meaning....... our cars HAVE TO BE PERFECT. Even if the blemishes are purely aesthetic and does not affect function or performance, it would bother me to no end, day in and day out, until I did something to fix the problem.

Just my .02.

06-13-2011, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 18	Got a ticket for tint, and no front plate, while going the posted speed limit. Thinking of pulling all tint, and doing a motorized show and go front plate... not sure, i hate not having tint... but it isn't worth the hassle... anymore. He saw me with my windows up ... conversation that took place... usual mubo jumbo: Officer - "Do you know where your front plate is?" Me - "It's not there..." Officer - "Can you turn on your car and roll you window up part way?" Me - "Eh.. its out of regs.." Officer - "Is your license suspended or anything?" Me - "No, but my new address is on the back, has also been updated with dmv..." he left went to do his thing Comes back Officer - "you know what to do with this right?" Me - "Um...not really...What are you ticketing me for?" Officer - "tint, plate..." Me - "Okay what court house do i have to go to? and what needs to be done, judge or fix it ticket?" (just making him waste more time while real speeders go by you can see in his face the annoyance he was gaining...) blah blah blah... Me - "Thank you officer" Officer -"murmurmur...idk" Me to my GF: "**** now i have to start the car again, i hope to not get another for exhaust...." all to drop some damn redbox movies back off .... it was bound to happend sooner or later. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy Last edited by memorylasts; 06-13-2011 at 01:47 AM.

06-13-2011, 02:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 24	Is the wheel really damaged to where its not safe to drive on or jsut blemished? __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

06-13-2011, 09:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	What did I do with my Z today? Drove it today for sure.... and will be getting an estimate on getting my headlights clearbra'd, door handles, maybe A pillars, then maybe wrapping the rear valence... we'll see. As for the weekend, went to several car shows, I didn't enter mine... just parked far away and walked over to look at other cars. Don't need to sit at car shows in a lawn chair and watch people go by. That's retarded. Some people just need attention. But anyways, I got together with a smaller group that night, a bunch of Subie buddies, and had a mini meet More pics here: Mini Z and Subie meet But here's a couple shots, my fave's of the shots I took. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-13-2011, 10:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 24	Well if the ins. covers it I would do it. I would always look at it as I passed by and think about it just cause I know its there __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

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