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happytheman 04-18-2012 07:00 PM
At least youre safe! :)

mhcoss 04-18-2012 07:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1672115)
Thanks! I'm definitely changing my driving habits after that. I feel bad that I couldn't tell the guy that I was sorry.
I think we've all learned that lesson. I had a friend driving once do the same where I would have been the one t-boned. I yelled at him a lot haha scared the #$$# out of me. Personally, even if someone is signaling I wait to see them actually initiate the turn because people forget their blinker is on a lot.

happytheman 04-18-2012 07:48 PM
:iagree:

pL4tiNumfi5t 04-18-2012 07:50 PM
Some items arrived, time to get serious about detailing :D
http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...et-serious.jpg

happytheman 04-18-2012 07:52 PM
:eek: Whoa a PC and a myriad of Adams products! Nice! :tup:

m4a1mustang 04-18-2012 08:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pL4tiNumfi5t (Post 1672209)
Some items arrived, time to get serious about detailing :D
http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...et-serious.jpg
Very nice!!! :tup:

onzedge 04-18-2012 08:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pL4tiNumfi5t (Post 1672209)
Some items arrived, time to get serious about detailing :D
http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...et-serious.jpg
:tup::tup::tup:

Red__Zed 04-18-2012 08:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pL4tiNumfi5t (Post 1672209)
Some items arrived, time to get serious about detailing :D
http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...et-serious.jpg
:tup::tup::tup:

bbigby64 04-18-2012 08:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1671526)
hi bbigby- yah, i think im the one gating the format choices cause im using freeware for this freelance work, but they dont care about that. they pay me for content.

kinda like in the music industry where one can hum a tune into a smart phone, send the mp3 via email to the producers, and the producers make an entire ensemble out of it. the equipment doesn't matter for the initial humming.

i could use my notebook with Word to do these projects, but i prefer my MBP's nice screen..atleast for these projects i dont want to deal with pc's/windows. :icon17: and so far ive spent nothing since i already had the MBP and Libre is free. :p can't beat that.
I don't blame you, man. You have a good setup ... one that you can trust. I feel the same way about my Linux, and Android systems. I only use Windows at work for office tasks, but for software development, we use Fedora Linux. At home, my entire family uses Linux. Don't need Windows. Don't miss it. Don't want it. A long time ago, I told Gates and Windows to :gtfo2:

pL4tiNumfi5t 04-18-2012 08:37 PM
:tiphat: Thanks all! Looking forward to restoring my Z's finish.

GaleForce 04-18-2012 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1671885)
hi mr.gale- ive not purchased or had to deal with GM service so i dont know but i have to say the infiniti dealer i go to sometimes for service parts do have a very fashionable showroom and waiting area, unlike normal midwest women the ladies are very presentable (sleek and pretty), and service people were very attentive and polite.

if i went to a GM dealer do get a hello from mr.goodwrench and his cheeze burger shaped ladies? :icon14:

disclaimer: btw, the last comment is a joke and not to be offensive. i just want to ensure the public that i was only kidding so no need to send nasty PM's that you can't send anyway since PM is blocked.
They do have complimentary charburger and cheeze fries!

Quote:
Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1672004)
:bowrofl: :bowrofl:

Mr.kenchan, you caught some fire recently, will you consider adding the disclaimer to your signature?? LOL:inoutroflpuke:
Hmm, I think I missed out on something. Was Mr.kenchan being bad? :icon17:

GaleForce 04-18-2012 09:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1672097)
:eek: Glad to hear nothing happened!

I'm a little OCD about going through intersections. I always assume someone else is coming from the other direction.
Yep me too. I always slow down and stay very alert when approaching/going through intersections. Better to be safe than sorry. :tup:

JARblue 04-18-2012 09:09 PM
:iagree:

I don't trust blinkers and generally try to wait until they have fully passed my front end with their front tires before I go.

Glad no damage to you or the Z. I can sympathize with you. It's not like Austin has good or even courteous drivers... :shakes head:

Srenity 04-18-2012 09:10 PM
So yesterday I found out that there is a market for flat black painted shifter trim peices. I had bought a factory trim peice from Courtesy Nissan to paint for my car. I ended up getting an automatic one instead of manual. I had already painted it before I figured this out so I posted for sale yesterday in the forums. I had three people want to buy it within an hour of posting it. I should have had a higher price. Now if I just had a source for these trim peices for cheap. Anyone have a 370z salvage yard?

Pintsize725 04-18-2012 09:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 1672396)
:iagree:

I don't trust blinkers and generally try to wait until they have fully passed my front end with their front tires before I go.

Glad no damage to you or the Z. I can sympathize with you. It's not like Austin has good or even courteous drivers... :shakes head:
:iagree: and thanks!

onzedge 04-18-2012 09:33 PM
A small Z gathering si shaping up at my house this Sunday -- Curtis (ZForce) and maybe Hal so far. Anyone else in Sacramento want to come by -- Sunday is always coffee and donut (when Z's show up) day and all Z's welcome. Colin and Taylor (sons) are grappling with a noisy oil cooler on a 370 and a minor revving (not repping -- that's my problem) issue on the 240.

TheGreatOne 04-18-2012 09:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1672453)
A small Z gathering si shaping up at my house this Sunday -- Curtis (ZForce) and maybe Hal so far. Anyone else in Sacramento want to come by -- Sunday is always coffee and donut (when Z's show up) day and all Z's welcome. Colin and Taylor (sons) are grappling with a noisy oil cooler on a 370 and a minor revving (not repping -- that's my problem) issue on the 240.
Nice! I haven't been among more that 2 other 370's at one time :( Hopefully that changes this summer and more of the 370 guys come out from hiding!

Mr. Onzedge....how often do you drive the 240??

TheGreatOne 04-18-2012 09:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Srenity (Post 1672398)
So yesterday I found out that there is a market for flat black painted shifter trim peices. I had bought a factory trim peice from Courtesy Nissan to paint for my car. I ended up getting an automatic one instead of manual. I had already painted it before I figured this out so I posted for sale yesterday in the forums. I had three people want to buy it within an hour of posting it. I should have had a higher price. Now if I just had a source for these trim peices for cheap. Anyone have a 370z salvage yard?
I heard there might be 2 smashed up 370's local here...I'm hoping to get the armrest to wrap in CF

I saw your post on the trim, it looked really good! :tup: I have a CF cover on mine, it really changes the look...the silver is meh

onzedge 04-18-2012 09:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGreatOne (Post 1672464)
Nice! I haven't been among more that 2 other 370's at one time :( Hopefully that changes this summer and more of the 370 guys come out from hiding!

Mr. Onzedge....how often do you drive the 240??
I was driving it every other week -- alternating with the 370, but stopped about 9 months ago. The 370 is more civilized and easier to commute in, if you can believe that. The 240 takes a bit of work to operate and can be a brutalizing driving experience that makes the 370 on Koni/swift seem like a 1978 Cadillac El Drorado.

But, I am putting her back on the road this weekend -- I am having an idling issue and she does not want to rev past 5500. A little TLC, timing and a carb sync will do wonders.

Srenity 04-18-2012 09:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1672453)
A small Z gathering si shaping up at my house this Sunday -- Curtis (ZForce) and maybe Hal so far. Anyone else in Sacramento want to come by -- Sunday is always coffee and donut (when Z's show up) day and all Z's welcome. Colin and Taylor (sons) are grappling with a noisy oil cooler on a 370 and a minor revving (not repping -- that's my problem) issue on the 240.
I will be in Sac this weekend. I have a house warming party to go to in the affternoon but I might be able to stop by in the morning. What time are you guys meeting up? If it is too early I might be too hung over as I will be working/drinking at the "Taste of Elk Grove" beer, food, and wine festival. A good friend if the rep for Mendenceno Brewing Company so I poor at beer fests a good amount during the spring and summer.

happytheman 04-18-2012 09:56 PM
I've got a wedding to go to this weekend. :ugh2:

Srenity 04-18-2012 09:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGreatOne (Post 1672475)
I heard there might be 2 smashed up 370's local here...I'm hoping to get the armrest to wrap in CF

I saw your post on the trim, it looked really good! :tup: I have a CF cover on mine, it really changes the look...the silver is meh
Thanks. I really like the black trim in my car.

As for the wrecked Z's I got a plan....are you following? Go get the trim pieces from said cars. Paint said trim peices with my propiatary flat black matched to the z's interior paint (AKA Kylon fushion rattle can)...still following? Then post them for sale...sell & ship them to our lucky customers. Then send me a franchise fee for my efforts. Okay go make me money!!!!

mhcoss 04-18-2012 09:57 PM
Well today I went and got my Z washed interior/exterior. When it came time for the dude to bring the car around I watched him stall it twice in a row right in front of me. lol. After the second time I went and told him to get out and drove it off myself. Don't know why they are letting someone who clearly sucks at manual move cars like that. anyways end of rant

onzedge 04-18-2012 09:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Srenity (Post 1672495)
I will be in Sac this weekend. I have a house warming party to go to in the affternoon but I might be able to stop by in the morning. What time are you guys meeting up? If it is too early I might be too hung over as I will be working/drinking at the "Taste of Elk Grove" beer, food, and wine festival. A good friend if the rep for Mendenceno Brewing Company so I poor at beer fests a good amount during the spring and summer.
Late morning -- you should come by. Do you still have my number? I would love to see the paint job. :icon17:

TheGreatOne 04-18-2012 09:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Srenity (Post 1672511)
Thanks. I really like the black trim in my car.

As for the wrecked Z's I got a plan....are you following? Go get the trim pieces from said cars. Paint said trim peices with my propiatary flat black matched to the z's interior paint (AKA Kylon fushion rattle can)...still following? Then post them for sale...sell & ship them to lucky customers. Then send me a franchise fee for my efforts. Okay go make me money!!!!
Ok, we're in business, I'll PM you about Royalties lol :icon17:

TheGreatOne 04-18-2012 10:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1672508)
I've got a wedding to go to this weekend. :ugh2:
I got 2 this summer...but both should be a blast...the food will be epic, both Italian...although one girl is marrying a Filipino guy, so ya, still lots of food! 7 courses minimum lol

Oh I put up pics of the sickspeed bolts in my journal.

I swear, I don't think my journal gets any love cause I don't have fancy rims lol.

Srenity 04-18-2012 10:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1672518)
Late morning -- you should come by. Do you still have my number? I would love to see the paint job. :icon17:
Yeah, I still have it in my PM inbox. My number has changed though. It is now an 805 area code. I will call if I can make it.

onzedge 04-18-2012 10:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Srenity (Post 1672534)
Yeah, I still have it in my PM inbox. My number has changed though. It is now an 805 area code. I will call if I can make it.
Cool.

Srenity 04-18-2012 10:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGreatOne (Post 1672520)
Ok, we're in business, I'll PM you about Royalties lol :icon17:
Okay, I guess I can pay you royalties for your small efforts in this business venture....shesh you drive a hard bargian!!!

alcheng 04-18-2012 10:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pL4tiNumfi5t (Post 1672209)
Some items arrived, time to get serious about detailing :D
http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...et-serious.jpg

So…… when should us the Z fellows drop by your place for a try-out??? :tup: :tup:

Quote:
Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1672366)


Hmm, I think I missed out on something. Was Mr.kenchan being bad? :icon17:
Yes Mr.GaleForce, you missed something, but it happened in another thread…… lol



Mr.onzedge, very nice to know you are hosting a Z gathering, such a warm gesture.. :tiphat: :tiphat:

m4a1mustang 04-19-2012 06:30 AM
Good morning Misters. :hello:

Anyone have a recommendation on inexpensive radar (thinking sub $250). In my brief research so far it seems like the Bel RX65 or Escort 8500 X50 would be the best choice in that price range. Radar detectors are illegal in VA but I will be leading most of my club's cruising at ZDayZ this year so I figure it would be nice to have.

happytheman 04-19-2012 06:46 AM
G'morning m4a1mustang! :hello:

If you're searching for a detector, why don't you just throw down for the best? Passport Escort 9500ix.

I'm curious, what features does the 8500 series have that interests you? The 9500 has the built-in GPS that after three false positives in the same area will not alert on that band or frequency again.

Hahah! I should've had this at the last place I worked at!
http://www.media-digest.com/wp-conte...ffee-tiger.jpg

gurneyeagle 04-19-2012 06:53 AM
Good Morning All. :hello:

You are up early Steve. Good luck with the radar detector; I've been thinking about getting one too.

My Z will be ready early this afternoon. :happydance:

The body shop called to say the front end re-spray and repairs came out great. Just need an oil change now and the spacers swapped.

It's really weird, as car insane as I am, I've never "missed" a car when it was in the shop before. I guess it's just that Z magic.

Have a great day all! :tiphat:

GaleForce 04-19-2012 06:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1672453)
A small Z gathering si shaping up at my house this Sunday -- Curtis (ZForce) and maybe Hal so far. Anyone else in Sacramento want to come by -- Sunday is always coffee and donut (when Z's show up) day and all Z's welcome. Colin and Taylor (sons) are grappling with a noisy oil cooler on a 370 and a minor revving (not repping -- that's my problem) issue on the 240.
Coffee and donuts! Why must you live so far away?! WHY?! WHY?! WHY?!


What a cruel world we live in. :shakes head:

m4a1mustang 04-19-2012 06:58 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1672890)
G'morning m4a1mustang! :hello:

If you're searching for a detector, why don't you just throw down for the best? Passport Escort 9500ix.

I'm curious, what features does the 8500 series have that interests you? The 9500 has the built-in GPS that after three false positives in the same area will not alert on that band or frequency again.

Hahah! I should've had this at the last place I worked at!
:bowrofl: I love the flow chart.

Regarding the 9500... I just don't want to spend that much. Radar Detectors are illegal in Virginia so I would really only be using this whenever I am out of the state.

GaleForce 04-19-2012 06:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1672508)
I've got a wedding to go to this weekend. :ugh2:
Congratulations Happy. :tup: :bowrofl:

JARblue 04-19-2012 07:20 AM
Morning all :hello: off to the office...

gurneyeagle 04-19-2012 07:21 AM
Regarding radar dettectors - does anyone have any experience with the cordless Escort Solo3?

SOLO S3 - Escort Inc.

I'd much prefer to not deal with a cord, and I don't want to hard wire the detector into the car.

Thanks!

JARblue 04-19-2012 07:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gurneyeagle (Post 1672923)
Regarding radar dettectors - does anyone have any experience with the cordless Escort Solo3?

SOLO S3 - Escort Inc.

I'd much prefer to not deal with a cord, and I don't want to hard wire the detector into the car.

Thanks!
Have no experience myself, but several friends of mine have nothing but good things to say about it.

m4a1mustang 04-19-2012 07:28 AM
wtf batman, I'm out of rep!


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