What did you do with your Z today

brucelidat · 01-03-2012, 12:54 PM

wow, tough hours for her. and thanks!

kenchan · 01-03-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

wow, tough hours for her. and thanks!

yah, kinda like how construction work is done in japan. afterhours and minimize downtime for the users.

i wish they do the same here in the US... here it's like these contruction folks are doing us a favor fixing the roads. it will be done when it's done, so just wait. we will start when we want despite the electronic signs that show a date... that's just for reference-only. now slow down!

SPOHN · 01-03-2012, 01:36 PM

Drove my Z to work today. Yep. It loves cold air just not cold pavement.

Baer383 · 01-03-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Baer- since you paint cars for a living (you like my idol.

) do you want to paint some J-Next front fender trim for your car?

hahaha, i bought a set a few months ago but decided not to use them since i am abandoning my plan to run more aggressive wheels up front. Weds is offering 19x9.5 ET24 and at stock height i would need these.

while i test fitted and pulled-off, one of the trim's clear cracked.

they used some pretty brittle paint cauce when i paint these things at home i use flex agent and does not crack.

let me know.

(i paid a chunk of change i think $350 shipped, but will let go for cheap... other than the crack it's in new condition never used).

it's the little trim on the front fender. it's currently painted brilliant silver.

Thanks for the offer but actually I'm done with my car

As far as painting I do bodywork for a living and dabble in painting,my Brother (who is a painter)painted everything first and when we went back to redo the rocker covers he mixed up the pearl and I shot it and he mixed up the clear and I shot that too.
He thought the color was good and I wanted it darker so he let me do it so if I fvck it up I can't bitch.

kenchan · 01-03-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Thanks for the offer but actually I'm done with my car

As far as painting I do bodywork for a living and dabble in painting,my Brother (who is a painter)painted everything first and when we went back to redo the rocker covers he mixed up the pearl and I shot it and he mixed up the clear and I shot that too.
He thought the color was good and I wanted it darker so he let me do it so if I fvck it up I can't bitch.

Not a problem, thanks for getting back. LOL@ your brother's tactics.

car's looking great!

ZForce · 01-03-2012, 06:43 PM

Urghhh...back to work. Such a loss for any kind of motivaiton after the holidays and time off.

Bruce, car looks good.

Installed the PWJDM shift knob(s) and did the water bottle mod. What an improvement in the looks dept. The o-ring's just looked sloppy. Still testing out the weight and throw, so far I like. The notchy feel between 1st and 2nd is gone. Highly recommended this mod.

Block off plates for oil coolers are finished, looking into a further mod to adjust the plate.

Replaced the chin spoiler on the bro's Z.....tire curbs are next.

All in all the old lady is still dirty.

LaterZ

gurneyeagle · 01-03-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Not a problem, thanks for getting back. LOL@ your brother's tactics.

car's looking great!

Ken - would you like me to ask our Z Club members here in Houston? Cars and Coffee is Saturday, and a lot of Z's will be there.

Mike

brucelidat · 01-03-2012, 07:51 PM

thanks zforce.

My oil cooler block off plate is a partial one and luckily (not intended) perfectly/barely fits through the front openings so I cna remove and place it without bumper removal. It is a bit tight to get my hands through though so it mgiht nto work if you have big hands/wrists. I find that partial block off to be just right so far for socal as my temps cna get up to 200-210 in street driving and stay just above 180 generally when cruising at night. That's with temps in the 50s and up though for colder nights. On the way to the track (the ngiht before, and in an area I never drive to otherwise so it doesn't usually pertian to me), the temps outside dropped into the 30s and my car was down to liek 160 when cruising. I'm not sure how cold it gets up where you are so a partial block -off might not be good enough for you. It does make it eays to adjust though if it is adequate enough to kepe your tmeps up in your area.

forza370z · 01-03-2012, 07:56 PM

Today... Today I opened garage door and stared at my z for 10 minutes again... Ahhh, I wish summer is coming soon!!

brucelidat · 01-03-2012, 07:59 PM

Not sure what size cooler you have, but if it's a 19 row, your block off plate might still fit through the front also, even if it is a complete block-off. If not, I believe there's a thread somewhere here where someone was able to adjust their plate without full bumper removalby removing the black plastic covering that's all the way in front of the engine. Comes off pretty easily. It also requires fairly thin arms though I believe. Looked a bit too tight for me.

kenchan · 01-03-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Ken - would you like me to ask our Z Club members here in Houston? Cars and Coffee is Saturday, and a lot of Z's will be there.

Mike

Gurney- that would be great! Thanks.

I will post up an ad with picts and remarks this wk.

kenchan · 01-03-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

Today... Today I opened garage door and stared at my z for 10 minutes again... Ahhh, I wish summer is coming soon!!

Yah, but the sun is setting later now so that's a great encouragement.

I could actually see my G when I walked out from the office today.

happytheman · 01-03-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I did nothing with my Z's today, but I mounted my groovy Vac Master that my wife got me for Christmas. It is very cool. (sorry for the low-res Droid shot)

I bought Mr. Onzedge's vacuum today! GIGGITY!

Amazon.com: Vacmaster VWM510 Wall Mount Wet/Dry Vacuum Powered by Industrial 2-Stage Motor with Remote Control, 5 Gallon, 5 Peak HP: Home Improvement

Washed a load of MF towels!

onzedge · 01-03-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I bought Mr. Onzedge's vacuum today! GIGGITY!

Amazon.com: Vacmaster VWM510 Wall Mount Wet/Dry Vacuum Powered by Industrial 2-Stage Motor with Remote Control, 5 Gallon, 5 Peak HP: Home Improvement

Washed a load of MF towels!

Good Choice!!! I love mine and found myself looking for stuff to vacuum yesterday.

Waiz · 01-03-2012, 08:55 PM

I need a new handvac, I'm probably just going to use my dustbuster instead

01-03-2012, 12:54 PM	#9796 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	wow, tough hours for her. and thanks! __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-03-2012, 01:36 PM	#9798 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Drove my Z to work today. Yep. It loves cold air just not cold pavement. __________________

01-03-2012, 07:51 PM	#9803 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	thanks zforce. My oil cooler block off plate is a partial one and luckily (not intended) perfectly/barely fits through the front openings so I cna remove and place it without bumper removal. It is a bit tight to get my hands through though so it mgiht nto work if you have big hands/wrists. I find that partial block off to be just right so far for socal as my temps cna get up to 200-210 in street driving and stay just above 180 generally when cruising at night. That's with temps in the 50s and up though for colder nights. On the way to the track (the ngiht before, and in an area I never drive to otherwise so it doesn't usually pertian to me), the temps outside dropped into the 30s and my car was down to liek 160 when cruising. I'm not sure how cold it gets up where you are so a partial block -off might not be good enough for you. It does make it eays to adjust though if it is adequate enough to kepe your tmeps up in your area. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

01-03-2012, 07:59 PM	#9805 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	Not sure what size cooler you have, but if it's a 19 row, your block off plate might still fit through the front also, even if it is a complete block-off. If not, I believe there's a thread somewhere here where someone was able to adjust their plate without full bumper removalby removing the black plastic covering that's all the way in front of the engine. Comes off pretty easily. It also requires fairly thin arms though I believe. Looked a bit too tight for me. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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