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GaleForce 04-16-2012 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD (Post 1666683)
I brought my Z in to a body shop and got a quote for rock chip correcting on my front left fender (right next to the headlight).

They quoted $214 (~5 hours of labor @ $42/hr) and will give me a loaner car for a few days for paint to cure, etc. -- I thought this price sounds fair.

I have a stone chip in the exact same place.... eerie! :icon14:

kenchan 04-16-2012 01:01 PM

morning everyone! :tup: wheew, finally i can sit at my desk and post ... (ahem, i mean work!). :icon17:

looking good, z_girl! :tup: no z action for me today again.... zipped to work in my G. :p

kenchan 04-16-2012 01:05 PM

woot, gotz my tracking number for the wera 1/4" swivel ratchet and adapters. :p

ZMan8 04-16-2012 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1666735)
morning everyone! :tup: wheew, finally i can sit at my desk and post ... (ahem, i mean work!). :icon17:

looking good, z_girl! :tup: no z action for me today again.... zipped to work in my G. :p

:hello: Mr. Kencan

No Z action here either...rain in forecast

m4a1mustang 04-16-2012 01:07 PM

Not for a Z, but I'm thinking about spending $2400 on Recaros. :eek:

MightyBobo 04-16-2012 01:07 PM

Dyno-ed again, finally.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF44bjxCz_A

ZMan8 04-16-2012 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1666754)
Not for a Z, but I'm thinking about spending $2400 on Recaros. :eek:

:happydance:

bbigby64 04-16-2012 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1666545)
Good to know. I'll definitely do more research about it. As far as my neighbors go, well they have weed patches, not yards. It makes my yard look amazing. I have a nice dark green, thick, mostly weed free yard with burnt grass weed patches on either side of me (neighbors). I just wish they did some yard work, it would make looking after mine a little easier. The good thing is they both have their house up for sale, so there is hope that I'll get some neighbors who respect their property.

I was going to say, then maybe they won't mind, but without a barrier, what about the next neighbor, and the next, and so on. Do your homework.

:stirthepot:

m4a1mustang 04-16-2012 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo (Post 1666755)

What it do? :tup:

happytheman 04-16-2012 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1666750)
woot, gotz my tracking number for the wera 1/4" swivel ratchet and adapters. :p

Nice! I just know you're going to enjoy those! :)

GaleForce 04-16-2012 03:04 PM

The roads dried up and the sun came out for about an hour, so I used that time to get some cheap gas... $1.47/Litre :icon14: also stopped at the Nissan dealer because I think I may have a faulty fuel sender... Second tank since taking it out of storage and both times the last light/last two lights didn't register. But who cares, I love driving my Z :tup:

I also stuck Mini GaleForce in the passenger seat and let him start the car (with me in the driver seat obviously). Then Daddy revved it up a few times.... Yep, he's going to be a car guy... Big smile on his face! :tup:

onzedge 04-16-2012 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1666945)
The roads dried up and the sun came out for about an hour, so I used that time to get some cheap gas... $1.47/Litre :icon14: also stopped at the Nissan dealer because I think I may have a faulty fuel sender... Second tank since taking it out of storage and both times the last light/last two lights didn't register. But who cares, I love driving my Z :tup:

I also stuck Mini GaleForce in the passenger seat and let him start the car (with me in the driver seat obviously). Then Daddy revved it up a few times.... Yep, he's going to be a car guy... Big smile on his face! :tup:

"Mini GaleForce" That cracks me up. :icon17:

Alchemy 04-16-2012 03:16 PM

Found out this place is a 20 min drive tops from my house. Cant believe I never knew it was there. The apt I lived in before I bought my home was right down the street from it practically!!! Im def going sometime

GT Dream Cars - The Ultiamte Driving Experience, Drivers Unite!

:yum:

alcheng 04-16-2012 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1666461)
Sorry alcheng, didnt see this post yesterday. I got an alignment after installing my Swifts. I believe it got me to 1.6 in the front and 2 or 2.2 in the rear. The car def feels lower after the Koni's. I prob need to re-align it.

:tup:

Is it a standard setup with the more -ve camber on the rear than the front?


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Originally Posted by Z_Girl (Post 1666519)
Installed on Saturday! :tup:

:yum: :yum:

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1666754)
Not for a Z, but I'm thinking about spending $2400 on Recaros. :eek:

Hey Steve, which ride are you planning to put those $$$ seat on??


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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1666750)
woot, gotz my tracking number for the wera 1/4" swivel ratchet and adapters. :p

Hello Mr.kenchan. :tiphat:


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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1666945)
The roads dried up and the sun came out for about an hour, so I used that time to get some cheap gas... $1.47/Litre :icon14: also stopped at the Nissan dealer because I think I may have a faulty fuel sender... Second tank since taking it out of storage and both times the last light/last two lights didn't register. But who cares, I love driving my Z :tup:

I also stuck Mini GaleForce in the passenger seat and let him start the car (with me in the driver seat obviously). Then Daddy revved it up a few times.... Yep, he's going to be a car guy... Big smile on his face! :tup:

:icon17: :icon17:

m4a1mustang 04-16-2012 03:18 PM

The 5.0, Mr. Alcheng. The S2000's seats are pretty well bolstered so no need to spend money there.

GaleForce 04-16-2012 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1667022)
Found out this place is a 20 min drive tops from my house. Cant believe I never knew it was there. The apt I lived in before I bought my home was right down the street from it practically!!! Im def going sometime

GT Dream Cars - The Ultiamte Driving Experience, Drivers Unite!

:yum:

$329 for 3 laps! :icon14: like go-carts for big kids :tup:

GaleForce 04-16-2012 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1666754)
Not for a Z, but I'm thinking about spending $2400 on Recaros. :eek:

Do it! :happydance:

m4a1mustang 04-16-2012 03:23 PM

Waiting on some lazy forum sponsor & multiple dealership owner to get back to me with all of the details. :)

Alchemy 04-16-2012 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1667035)
$329 for 3 laps! :icon14: like go-carts for big kids :tup:

Yeah expensive but hey, its Hunterdon County NJ. I wouldnt expect it to be affordable:icon17: Id pay that much to say I have ripped a Ferrari!!!!

GaleForce 04-16-2012 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1667089)
Yeah expensive but hey, its Hunterdon County NJ. I wouldnt expect it to be affordable:icon17: Id pay that much to say I have ripped a Ferrari!!!!

My previous line of work afforded me the opportunity to drive many exotics (from the parking lot to the garage :icon17: )... Just never had the chance to "rip it" in them.

brucelidat 04-16-2012 03:42 PM

There's something similar by Vegas

RACING SCHOOL, Exotics racing school is the ultimate driving experience at Las Vegas Speedway with Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche.

bbigby64 04-16-2012 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1666980)
"Mini GaleForce" That cracks me up. :icon17:

Me, too. :tup:

alcheng 04-16-2012 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1667028)
The 5.0, Mr. Alcheng. The S2000's seats are pretty well bolstered so no need to spend money there.

:tup: :tup:

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1667035)
$329 for 3 laps! :icon14: like go-carts for big kids :tup:

I rather do this one.

It's not a Ferrari but it's exciting. :happydance:

Alchemy 04-16-2012 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1667124)
My previous line of work afforded me the opportunity to drive many exotics (from the parking lot to the garage :icon17: )... Just never had the chance to "rip it" in them.

I used to valet for a very exclusive private golf club in NJ. I got to PARK a lot of nice stuff too. Most memorable were the Viper and the Bentley I drove that had 2inch magenta shag carpet. Ill never forget getting in that Bentley and being like WTFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Alchemy 04-16-2012 04:10 PM

Oh, and best thing about that GT Dream Cars - The Ultiamte Driving Experience, Drivers Unite! place is that I may have a connection to get in for a discounted price of only $99. One of our hot tub customers at work told the hot tub tech about the place today. He is a member. Seems he said he may be able to hook us up:tup:

GaleForce 04-16-2012 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1667222)
I used to valet for a very exclusive private golf club in NJ. I got to PARK a lot of nice stuff too. Most memorable were the Viper and the Bentley I drove that had 2inch magenta shag carpet. Ill never forget getting in that Bentley and being like WTFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Some days I wished I was parking them. I had the fun job of building custom audio systems in them. Many of the exotic cars don't come apart easily. :icon14:

GaleForce 04-16-2012 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1667183)
:tup: :tup:



I rather do this one.

It's not a Ferrari but it's exciting. :happydance:

Let's do it Mr.alcheng. Road trip to Mosport! :tup:

USMCASA 04-16-2012 04:32 PM

drove it to the dealer i got it at to test drive a 2012 gismo :excited:

kenchan 04-16-2012 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1666752)
:hello: Mr. Kencan

No Z action here either...rain in forecast

hi, mr.gale! yah, it's been raining and strong winds here today... :ugh2: my G looks like a mess now. :crying:

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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1666815)
Nice! I just know you're going to enjoy those! :)

thanks, happy. i hope so. ive been hearing nothing but great things about this ratchet so im hoping to retire my other swivel ratchet soon. the micro adapter from 1/4 to 1/4 hex will allow me to use screw driver bits as well. :p

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1667025)
Hello Mr.kenchan. :tiphat:

hello, mr.alcheng! :tup: i need to play make believe let's-have-eye-exam with my younger kid as he needs visual check for next school yr.

problem is his english isn't that great so i need to teach him everything the doc will ask to prepare him so that he doesnt freeze up. :icon17: he knows his alphabet, but his speaking skillz sounds like cantonese... and we've not taught him any chinese. lol :rofl2:

GaleForce 04-16-2012 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1667307)
hi, mr.gale! yah, it's been raining and strong winds here today... :ugh2: my G looks like a mess now. :crying:


hello, mr.alcheng! :tup: i need to play make believe let's-have-eye-exam with my younger kid as he needs visual check for next school yr.

problem is his english isn't that great so i need to teach him everything the doc will ask to prepare him so that he doesnt freeze up. :icon17: he knows his alphabet, but his speaking skillz sounds like cantonese... and we've not taught him any chinese. lol :rofl2:

Guess i know what you're doing next weekend, have fun detailing the G :tup:

My 2 year old has bouts of Cantonese speak... I just look at him with a blank look on my face and nod in agreement.

kenchan 04-16-2012 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1667320)
Guess i know what you're doing next weekend, have fun detailing the G :tup:

My 2 year old has bouts of Cantonese speak... I just look at him with a blank look on my face and nod in agreement.

:icon18::tup: hahahha!

onzedge 04-16-2012 05:11 PM

Greetings, Mr. Kenchan.

m4a1mustang 04-16-2012 05:36 PM

Its 88 degrees! I'm outside with a Boston Lager in one hand and a My Father 1922 in the other. Got some chicken marinating right now for some sammiches later. :yum:

ZMan8 04-16-2012 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1667451)
Its 88 degrees! I'm outside with a Boston Lager in one hand and a My Father 1922 in the other. Got some chicken marinating right now for some sammiches later. :yum:

:tup: :tup: :tup: to all those things

Alchemy 04-16-2012 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1667451)
Its 88 degrees! I'm outside with a Boston Lager in one hand and a My Father 1922 in the other. Got some chicken marinating right now for some sammiches later. :yum:

88 here too!! Left work early and installed a new camshaft position sensor on my gf's 323i. Just got back from carving some twisties. Loving my new upgrades:tup: Im actually relaxing with a Staropramen in my hand right now:icon17:

alcheng 04-16-2012 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1667307)
hi, mr.gale! yah, it's been raining and strong winds here today... :ugh2: my G looks like a mess now. :crying:


hello, mr.alcheng! :tup: i need to play make believe let's-have-eye-exam with my younger kid as he needs visual check for next school yr.

problem is his english isn't that great so i need to teach him everything the doc will ask to prepare him so that he doesnt freeze up. :icon17: he knows his alphabet, but his speaking skillz sounds like cantonese... and we've not taught him any chinese. lol :rofl2:

Mr.kenchan, the eye exam should be far more simple than an adult one since the optometrist should have a chart which display graphics instead of characters, and most question asked by the O.D. should be "1st one and the 2nd one, which one is more clear~~~?" :tup:

In fact, the most challenging task, will be getting him to get onto the exam chair without scaring him. :roflpuke2:


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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1667259)
Let's do it Mr.alcheng. Road trip to Mosport! :tup:

Mr.GaleForce, Mosport, that formula course is quite exciting, roughly a 1 min short course. The other event is track day, but I have to upgrade the brakes on my Z first. :tup:

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1667320)
Guess i know what you're doing next weekend, have fun detailing the G :tup:

My 2 year old has bouts of Cantonese speak... I just look at him with a blank look on my face and nod in agreement.

Yes, kids can speak foreign languages without being taught, I remember when I was still living with both of mine, (yes, I was, not anymore... I see them once a week now) they spoke something like italian or african that only they understand...!! :icon18: :icon18:

kenchan 04-16-2012 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1667401)
Greetings, Mr. Kenchan.

Hello, mr.onzedge! :tup:

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1667477)
Mr.kenchan, the eye exam should be far more simple than an adult one since the optometrist should have a chart which display graphics instead of characters, and most question asked by the O.D. should be "1st one and the 2nd one, which one is more clear~~~?" :tup:

In fact, the most challenging task, will be getting him to get onto the exam chair without scaring him. :roflpuke2:

Mr.alcheng, good point indeed! :tup: when I took my older son back 3yrs ago he had to use the same letter board as adults. He was talking sentences from age 2 so he did fine. :p

kenchan 04-16-2012 06:27 PM

Just got done sprayon carwashing my G. :p too windy outside to bucket wash. Also cleaned my Z's glass (with window cleaner). :)

alcheng 04-16-2012 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1667556)
Just got done sprayon carwashing my G. :p too windy outside to bucket wash. Also cleaned my Z's glass (with window cleaner). :)

Mr.kenchan, how's your allergy?? Did changing the micro-filter help?? :tiphat:

happytheman 04-16-2012 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy (Post 1667239)
Oh, and best thing about that GT Dream Cars - The Ultiamte Driving Experience, Drivers Unite! place is that I may have a connection to get in for a discounted price of only $99. One of our hot tub customers at work told the hot tub tech about the place today. He is a member. Seems he said he may be able to hook us up:tup:

Have you ran into a strange series of events that took you back in time while working on one yet? :tup:


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