What did you do with your Z today

happytheman · 09-10-2011, 08:06 AM

And now they found a nail in my front driver's tire. The SAME wheel that was just recently repaired. Let's hope they don't damage the freshly painted wheel!

BeachZTT · 09-10-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Hoping to do a little driving Sunday. I will be celebrating FREEDOM in the US.

As a New Yorker and VFW qualified USMC vet I appreciate the job all current and former Armed Forces Service members do and did.

Shake the hand of a service member Sunday. Also I'm an Asst. volunteer fire chief. Don't forget the fire and police personel keeping us safe. Have a great weekend and don't forget those who have and are securing our freedom.

+1

Amen brother!

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Drove home to stay the night, washed the Z as well as taking 2 hours polishing out the deep scratches left from the guy who thought it was funny to walk on my car. Most of the RIDS (deep scratches) came out but the a few of the worst are around 90% removed, mostly unnoticeable to everyone except me. It isn't worth removing that much clearcoat to achieve the last 10%.

^^^ What you meant to say was "...the guy that is now burried in a shallow grave somewhere outside of town", right?

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Originally Posted by happytheman

And now they found a nail in my front driver's tire. The SAME wheel that was just recently repaired. Let's hope they don't damage the freshly painted wheel!

Good luck pal. I am sure it will be allright.

Beautiful Saturday morning. Getting ready to pull the Z out of the garage and head over to my parents house. My father has decided that his cycling days are over. He has a BMW K1200LT that I used to borrow a couple of times a year. He hasn't started it since last year. I called him up to tell him I would come over to help him get it running so he could show it if he liked. He said "Well, I have decided to get rid of it because I am giving it to you." I was absolutely floored. I think it really makes him happy to be in a position to be able to offer it to me. He told me years ago "When I go, there won't be any money...but you will get some really cool toys." Thanks pop!

happytheman · 09-10-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Good luck pal. I am sure it will be allright.

Nope...so sorry to say this...but you're wrong.

My front passenger side wheel has been damaged once again...but this time to no fault of my own! I TOLD the guy that the paint was two weeks fresh and asked him if he had a touch-less tire remover. He stated that he did not, but that the one that they had was brand new machine that would not damage the wheel.

I inspected the wheel before driving away...and damnit....wouldn't you know...it's scratched to Hell once again. So...I have to go back to the dealership next Sat to get this repaired.

I'll post pictures later.

BeachZTT · 09-10-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Nope...so sorry to say this...but you're wrong.

My front passenger side wheel has been damaged once again...but this time to no fault of my own! I TOLD the guy that the paint was two weeks fresh and asked him if he had a touch-less tire remover. He stated that he did not, but that the one that they had was brand new machine that would not damage the wheel.

I inspected the wheel before driving away...and damnit....wouldn't you know...it's scratched to Hell once again. So...I have to go back to the dealership next Sat to get this repaired.

I'll post pictures later.

That freakin' blows!!! So sorry to hear. There is only one shop (one tech actually) that I trust with mine. He has taken care of the Work VSXXs on the TT and the Roadster wheels with no damage. Last time he apologized for taking so long "but didn't want to take a chance on scratching them." I told him that was exactly why I kept coming back and he got a big tip! Best of luck with your repair.

Skeeterbop · 09-10-2011, 10:17 AM

I would be ready to beat somebody if they really walked on my car.

onzedge · 09-10-2011, 12:00 PM

^^^ Unbelieveable. I am very sorry that you have to deal with the efffects of dirtbag, lowlife, worthless people who do absolutely bad stuff like this.

Let's all get together, try to find these guys and then apply a bit of justice -- this comes to mind:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_torture

pedZ · 09-10-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Why did you wait so long?

It's not my daily driver. I drive it mostly on weekends.

Baer383 · 09-10-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pedelg24

It's not my daily driver. I drive it mostly on weekends.

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

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.

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

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?

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.

BeemaaZ · 09-10-2011, 06:08 PM

First 100% Hand Car Wash!

Red__Zed · 09-10-2011, 07:07 PM

nexted it!

09-10-2011, 08:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	And now they found a nail in my front driver's tire. The SAME wheel that was just recently repaired. Let's hope they don't damage the freshly painted wheel! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

09-10-2011, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	I would be ready to beat somebody if they really walked on my car. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

09-10-2011, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684737	^^^ Unbelieveable. I am very sorry that you have to deal with the efffects of dirtbag, lowlife, worthless people who do absolutely bad stuff like this. Let's all get together, try to find these guys and then apply a bit of justice -- this comes to mind: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_torture __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

09-10-2011, 04:45 PM	#13 (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: 4500	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	#14 (permalink)
BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 508	First 100% Hand Car Wash! __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here

09-10-2011, 03:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	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	#11 (permalink)
BajaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: hawaii Posts: 412 Drives: 370z 2013 Black Rep Power: 16	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	#15 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	nexted it!

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