What did you do with your Z today

kenchan · 09-10-2011, 03:07 PM

sorry to hear christian.

that is just unbelievable how stupid some folks can be.

happy- oh no... not again~!

my one rear wheel is still damaged with mount marks from the local stupid redneck fatarse hotdog brain so called 'tire store.' i drive out to tirerack for new tires or go to a local speed shop with touchless mounter. i will absolutely not trust anyone mounting tires without a touchless mounter. it's just not physically possible to mount these large wheels with performance tires without one.

BajaZ · 09-10-2011, 03:27 PM

that sucks .. hopefully it doesn't have to come out of your pocket.. you have to be more anal, i always ask over and over when i take it somewhere to get a job done: "so the car is not going to have any damage afer?" they get mad some times but hell, its my car and i want to take care of it

DLSTR · 09-10-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Nope, I wish it was a joke but alas, it is not. Here are some pictures, fairly self explanatory as to what happened. The deepest scratches were on the quarter panel where they used it to step up onto the hood and the first foot print on the driver's side of the hood.

I hope that guy has some serious bad luck soon. A nice case of e-coli infection to start! I am very sorry to hear this!

PapoZalsa · 09-10-2011, 04:45 PM

Well I have neglected my Z even that I wash it and keep it clean on the regular basis.

However today I decided that it was going to be the day for the Z with no hurry. Gave her a good bath and a nice coat of wax with ICE. I also polish out a scratch that was caused by the ceiling drywall in my garage that a piece felt on the quarter panel. But still need some work, is not noticeable but to me it is.

Well that is my fault because is one of those house repair jobs that I have neglected to do. But I'm buying a cover for my car now.

Then took her for a ride to get the new spring settle, some premium gas and get some pics with the new drop on TEINs.

Plus I got the SPC camber kit this week and need to order the spacers.

happytheman · 09-10-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zmaster

that sucks .. hopefully it doesn't have to come out of your pocket.. you have to be more anal, i always ask over and over when i take it somewhere to get a job done: "so the car is not going to have any damage afer?" they get mad some times but hell, its my car and i want to take care of it

My hands will go no where near my pockets when it comes time to have the bill paid up! I didn't move my vehicle an inch without reporting it first....AND they were aware of the condition pre-damage because I had a discussion with the dude before the work was performed and pointedly indicated the wheel's perfection.

Yah, this made me more mad than when I'd done it myself.... At least then I had no one to blame but my carelessness, you know?

BeemaaZ · 09-10-2011, 06:08 PM

First 100% Hand Car Wash!

Red__Zed · 09-10-2011, 07:07 PM

nexted it!

pedZ · 09-10-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I drive mine only on the weekends too,I was referring to you letting her loose.

Following the recommended 1,200 mile break-in.

LunaZ · 09-10-2011, 07:37 PM

It has finally stopped raining here in Central PA, so I took the opportunity to give Stella a much needed bath. After a week of slick-tyre hooliganism in monsoon like conditions and a visit to the dealer for an oil change, fresh rubber, an alignment and state inspection, she was a filthy girl!

Cleaning your car properly always makes you aware of every nick and stone chip, so I know when a mark is new.
I discovered this one today:

I can only conclude that the technician working on my car was careless when getting in and out and caught his shoe on the doorsill.

When I got to detailing the wheels, I found this:

WTF?!?!?!
I understand that some sort of tool might have been necessary to start removing the weights from the wheel before balancing, but what did this guy do, use a chisel to remove the adhesive?
On the other wheels, there are some small nicks from where the old weights were removed and the adhesive was still there. I'm guessing the other three wheels got lucky because they didn't need new weights where the old ones were previously. It took me all of a minute on each wheel to remove the remaining adhesive with a towel and some Liquid Wrench.

This is just not going to fly with me.
Looks like I'm making a trip back to the dealer first thing Monday morning to bring these details to the service manager.

Ugh!

LT419 · 09-10-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

nexted it!

PapoZalsa · 09-10-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

When I got to detailing the wheels, I found this:

Looks like you have some other type of damage on the rim or it might be the camera shot angle.

FromG2Z · 09-10-2011, 08:14 PM

What's with all the damage to our z's lately? Wtf

So Red, did u end up just trading ur z in for that stang? Congrats buddy. Am also contemplating that possibly Hehe.

cdoxp800 · 09-10-2011, 08:15 PM

installed Z1 Silicone Post-MAF Intake Hoses , Silicone Front PCV Hose set, Silicone Side PCV Breathers

Red__Zed · 09-10-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

What's with all the damage to our z's lately? Wtf

So Red, did u end up just trading ur z in for that stang? Congrats buddy. Am also contemplating that possibly Hehe.

Yep. It's a sweet ride

Masa · 09-10-2011, 08:24 PM

Went to the Mid-A Z Owner's meet today and got some parking lessons from Kirkster and Shado...

09-10-2011, 04:45 PM	#6244 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	Well I have neglected my Z even that I wash it and keep it clean on the regular basis. However today I decided that it was going to be the day for the Z with no hurry. Gave her a good bath and a nice coat of wax with ICE. I also polish out a scratch that was caused by the ceiling drywall in my garage that a piece felt on the quarter panel. But still need some work, is not noticeable but to me it is. Well that is my fault because is one of those house repair jobs that I have neglected to do. But I'm buying a cover for my car now. Then took her for a ride to get the new spring settle, some premium gas and get some pics with the new drop on TEINs. Plus I got the SPC camber kit this week and need to order the spacers. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

09-10-2011, 06:08 PM	#6246 (permalink)
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09-10-2011, 08:14 PM	#6252 (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: 17	What's with all the damage to our z's lately? Wtf So Red, did u end up just trading ur z in for that stang? Congrats buddy. Am also contemplating that possibly Hehe. __________________ 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

09-10-2011, 08:15 PM	#6253 (permalink)
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09-10-2011, 03:07 PM	#6241 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	sorry to hear christian. that is just unbelievable how stupid some folks can be. happy- oh no... not again~! my one rear wheel is still damaged with mount marks from the local stupid redneck fatarse hotdog brain so called 'tire store.' i drive out to tirerack for new tires or go to a local speed shop with touchless mounter. i will absolutely not trust anyone mounting tires without a touchless mounter. it's just not physically possible to mount these large wheels with performance tires without one.

09-10-2011, 03:27 PM	#6242 (permalink)
BajaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: hawaii Posts: 412 Drives: 370z 2013 Black Rep Power: 14	that sucks .. hopefully it doesn't have to come out of your pocket.. you have to be more anal, i always ask over and over when i take it somewhere to get a job done: "so the car is not going to have any damage afer?" they get mad some times but hell, its my car and i want to take care of it

09-10-2011, 07:07 PM	#6247 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	nexted it!