What did you do with your Z today III

kenchan · 05-17-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

All. Chicago is being blessed with gorgeous weather this week. I look.forward to z'ing around This Weekend.

How is everyone doing?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using Tapatalk 2

hello, mr.zman!

great to hear you guys got great weather.

im doing great, tired from too much working, but alive and kickin'.

how goes you?

alcheng · 05-17-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

As you know the closest shop around here is prob pretty far away. Plus for a shop to rip the test pipe out and replace the gasket would take all day and prob cost $300 or so. I dont know what to do, Im pretty pissed.

Mr.Alchemy, it's only Thursday today, go get it fixed ASAP and have fun for the ZdayZ!! No matter how far is the shop, you will have to get it fixed in here or when you go back, and it's even a longer drive for your return-home-ride. The difference on the cost probably is only a little.

Google or ask around the other Z drivers, get it fixed before the weekend, you still have today and tomorrow!!!

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I say we do what Ms. PintSize (not her real name) suggested. We can all send Mr. Alchemy a few bucks, right? It must completely suck to make ll the plans for ZdayZ just to have them peed upn by a stupid gasket.

Let's all rally around our brother who could use some love and help.

Send us your PayPal address, Mr. Alchemy.

You guys can count me in too!

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hi mr.alcheng!

yah, i tried several areas on my G but could not find a good spot. the cradle has too much depth so my hand would hit it when i enter 1st gear. the phone only works in horizontal (landscape) orientation in the motorola cradle which was a bummer cause it's too wide to place on the side of the dash where my proclip base is located...

i think i may have to wait until the Proclip mounting bracket for my phone is available. theirs is usually verticle (portrait) orientation to saves space, PLUS, the phone actually works better in portrait mode for me.

they have powered ones, so i will get that and use smart profile to automatically turn nav, bt, shut off wifi, etc based on time.

Mr.kenchan, sorry to hear about the mounting issue... I know you don't like suction-cup, but I think for now, you could just use it as a temp-fix in the G, I think it will give you minimum blockage on your forward view. Just for now...

Looks what I received in mail today.....

Good Morning Everyone!!!!

kenchan · 05-17-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Mr.kenchan, sorry to hear about the mounting issue... I know you don't like suction-cup, but I think for now, you could just use it as a temp-fix in the G, I think it will give you minimum blockage on your forward view. Just for now...

Looks what I received in mail today.....

Good Morning Everyone!!!!

hey mr.alcheng, nice shirt!

one other thing i found was that the droid4's mic input was not as loud as my droidx on the receiving end so i need the unit mounted up pretty close to me.

i may just get me a new HU anyway. lol not sure yet, but the AVH4400BH would be a nice upgrade from my 4100 i got like 2yrs ago. ...if i can source just the pioneer BT module to add to my 4100 for cheap, i would consider that route too. so far ive only seen like $175 for the thing. at that price i would rather buy a new Nuvi with BT and mount it in the cubby. i know for sure the 4.3" nuvi fits in there without having to take it off the bracket. i can just shut the cubby door and it will hide completely inside.

i paired to the nuvi1490 last night in my Z.

from that unit no issue hearing or speaking.

i dont usually take calls while in my Z, but with this setup and smart profile turning on BT every weekend during the hours i pull out my z, my phone will be paired automatically.

GaleForce · 05-17-2012, 11:08 AM

I finally finished up my outside projects, the sun is shining, Mini GaleForce is at Daycare, Mrs. GaleForce is at work... I'm going for a drive in the Z!

happytheman · 05-17-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Can't beat a $10 mod!

Morning boys.

Hey Pint!

I'm on board with the LED mod and think I'll be ordering 'em tonight in addition to my 15mm spacers!

happytheman · 05-17-2012, 11:28 AM

I'm in for the Alchemy cause too guys! Whatever I can do to help a brother in need!

Pintsize725 · 05-17-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Hey Pint!

I'm on board with the LED mod and think I'll be ordering 'em tonight in addition to my 15mm spacers!

Awesome! Pics when done sir.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm in for the Alchemy cause too guys! Whatever I can do to help a brother in need!

Yay for you and Mr. Alcheng joining the cause! Now if only we could get in touch with Alchemy. Does anyone have direct contact info?

happytheman · 05-17-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Awesome! Pics when done sir.

Yay for you and Mr. Alcheng joining the cause! Now if only we could get in touch with Alchemy. Does anyone have direct contact info?

Looks like Alcheng, Onzedge you and I are on board so far. Let's get a list.

Alchemy Relief Fund:
1) Pint
2) Onzedge
3) Alchemy
4) Happy

No contact info.

alcheng · 05-17-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey mr.alcheng, nice shirt!

one other thing i found was that the droid4's mic input was not as loud as my droidx on the receiving end so i need the unit mounted up pretty close to me.

i may just get me a new HU anyway. lol not sure yet, but the AVH4400BH would be a nice upgrade from my 4100 i got like 2yrs ago. ...if i can source just the pioneer BT module to add to my 4100 for cheap, i would consider that route too. so far ive only seen like $175 for the thing. at that price i would rather buy a new Nuvi with BT and mount it in the cubby. i know for sure the 4.3" nuvi fits in there without having to take it off the bracket. i can just shut the cubby door and it will hide completely inside.

i paired to the nuvi1490 last night in my Z.

from that unit no issue hearing or speaking.

i dont usually take calls while in my Z, but with this setup and smart profile turning on BT every weekend during the hours i pull out my z, my phone will be paired automatically.

Mr.kenchan, I will suggest you might as well go for a AVH4400BH then paired it with your droid4, more simple and thus an upgrade for your G, instead of mounting so many stuff around the dash/console area thus your G will look like the Enterprise

And getting new gadget is always....

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Looks like Alcheng, Onzedge you and I are on board so far. Let's get a list.

Alchemy Relief Fund:
1) Pint
2) Onzedge
3) Alchemy alcheng
4) Happy

No contact info.

I correct my name there....

kenchan · 05-17-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Mr.kenchan, I will suggest you might as well go for a AVH4400BH then paired it with your droid4, more simple and thus an upgrade for your G, instead of mounting so many stuff around the dash/console area thus your G will look like the Enterprise

And getting new gadget is always....

hahaha, mr.alcheng! yah, i will see wat proclips says. i sent them another email asking when they will have the mount ready for my phone... this would be the quickest way for me to have phone, nav, weather.

happytheman · 05-17-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Mr.kenchan, I will suggest you might as well go for a AVH4400BH then paired it with your droid4, more simple and thus an upgrade for your G, instead of mounting so many stuff around the dash/console area thus your G will look like the Enterprise

And getting new gadget is always....

I correct my name there....

Oh damn! I'm such a mo.

Sry dood! LoL

Alchemy · 05-17-2012, 11:41 AM

Guys, lol, i just read your messages and completely appreciate it

Thanks for the help but I do have the money to fix it if I really had to. So I have to miss out on some driving, sucks but oh well. Me being grounded just means more pics of the action for you guys when I get home!

What Im worried about is doing damage to the engine somehow by having this leak. Its quite loud and coming from the header/testpipe gasket. Will it harm anything other than my gas mileage and a little performance?

Again guys thanks for trying to rally around me I truely appreciate it

Pintsize725 · 05-17-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Guys, lol, i just read your messages and completely appreciate it

Thanks for the help but I do have the money to fix it if I really had to. So I have to miss out on some driving, sucks but oh well. Me being grounded just means more pics of the action for you guys when I get home!

What Im worried about is doing damage to the engine somehow by having this leak. Its quite loud and coming from the header/testpipe gasket. Will it harm anything other than my gas mileage and a little performance?

Again guys thanks for trying to rally around me I truely appreciate it

The offer still stands! Just let me know and good luck with getting it fixed.

alcheng · 05-17-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Guys, lol, i just read your messages and completely appreciate it

Thanks for the help but I do have the money to fix it if I really had to. So I have to miss out on some driving, sucks but oh well. Me being grounded just means more pics of the action for you guys when I get home!

What Im worried about is doing damage to the engine somehow by having this leak. Its quite loud and coming from the header/testpipe gasket. Will it harm anything other than my gas mileage and a little performance?

Again guys thanks for trying to rally around me I truely appreciate it

Get it fixed get it fixed, you are worry about driving it already, I don't know how long is your ride to home, but imagine you have to drive it home in this condition.....

Alchemy · 05-17-2012, 11:54 AM

If its just loud noise and exhaust fumes I can deal with it

Wow its really filling up here. So many Z's!

05-17-2012, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51866	I finally finished up my outside projects, the sun is shining, Mini GaleForce is at Daycare, Mrs. GaleForce is at work... I'm going for a drive in the Z! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-17-2012, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I'm in for the Alchemy cause too guys! Whatever I can do to help a brother in need! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

05-17-2012, 11:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	Guys, lol, i just read your messages and completely appreciate it Thanks for the help but I do have the money to fix it if I really had to. So I have to miss out on some driving, sucks but oh well. Me being grounded just means more pics of the action for you guys when I get home! What Im worried about is doing damage to the engine somehow by having this leak. Its quite loud and coming from the header/testpipe gasket. Will it harm anything other than my gas mileage and a little performance? Again guys thanks for trying to rally around me I truely appreciate it __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

05-17-2012, 11:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3525	If its just loud noise and exhaust fumes I can deal with it Wow its really filling up here. So many Z's! __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

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