Been thinking about dropping it, just haven't been able to decide. I'm not really feeling the Amuse front though. Maybe it will grow on me before I decide.

Tint is probably the next thing though since the previous owner slacked on it.

Congrats, now take it on Angeles Crest Hwy or Ojai Hwy 33. :tup:

:tiphat:

^I vote for gloss blk.

Btw: grats Pintsize725 on the new pipe. :tup:


Nut-z-en new with the Z today. Drove it to a workshop in downtown Sac today, dinner with friends tonight at Cafeteria 15L ....yummy. cafeteria 15L

Had several cars give me the thumbs up on the way home....must be the tuned cbe.

Night all..... :tiphat:

Thanks sir! Now can one of you come down and install it? It might be quicker!

:iagree:

Meatloaf & Great Balls of Fire

:tiphat: Straight away, I will be on a flight to FTW for a workshop the week of June 4th. Will pack my tool bag. :tup:

We can tell the Z is pulled into the garage JUST far enough when the auto lights come on in the daytime :tup: my wife bitched like crazy when I left a mirror facing the car pulling in (it reflected the headlights in a seriously blinding manner)

No damage - just some splatter which I made sure to wash off as soon as I got home.


I usually encounter them in the backyard (or maybe its more accurate to say THEY encounter the paintballs that spew from my neighbor's and my yard). Other than a bird I hit with my Explorer driving 70 mph down 290 West, I have to say I've been pretty lucky when it comes to that - especially when I start to consider that I've put 100K miles on my previous four vehicles driving around Texas the past 15 years.

About the drop, it really depends on if the Z is your DD or not, I will not suggest it if it is your DD. PW is really nice, eh?? LOL :tup:

This is why I started leaning towards gloss myself. I actually like the matte finish better in general but on 40th it almost hides and does not offer the contrast you need to look good. I think gloss would be more noticeable on 40th.

22% tint added today!

:werd: :pics:

i'll snap a few tomorrow

:tup: :tup: & Pic Pic!!


and I believe you keep your Z very shiny too :tup: A matte finished splitter will make it looks like an old/worn part. Go with the glossy, unless you have an opt for CF finish. :tiphat:

Good morning Z crew, and the OFC! I gotta say, whatever maintenance that takes place @ 7:30am EST really screws with me, cuz I'm starting my day and trying to post/read updates while guzzling coffee! :)

Have a great one all! :hello:
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Morning all!

I wish I drank coffee...I'm having a green tea :o

Looked out the window, there is fog...so a real reason to turn my fog light on this morning lol.

Have a good one people!

Good morning Brantly :hello:

Good morning TheGreatOne :hello:

Good morning OFC :hello:

It's a beautiful day here today. I'll be going for a drive today for sure!

Good morning everyone. :hello:

Good morning Sir :hello:

Good morning guys. Forgot to take my allergy medicine today :facepalm:

Cut and paste fail -- I just repped Mr. Happy and JAR with Tracie's name only. OOPS.

I type all of my rep individually to give it a personal touch. Sounds like this Michelin gig has gone to your head, onz. :icon17:

Laziness today. Friggin long week and it is only Weds,

Yep, too much, too fast... Better rein it in Sir. :icon17:

:ugh2:

Thanks for the honorary mention at least. :)




Good Morning all! Excuse me while I :rofl2: - Just got a $400+ estimate to install the CBE!

It is part of my disease. :icon17:

Talk about taking advantage of you. Wow.

CBE install should be ~125 tops.

:iagree: It is maybe an hour to an hour and a half job.

:icon14: $400 is highway robbery! I would do it for you if I lived closer to you.

I'm thinking maybe it's because I'm a girl. Less inclined to know what the going rates are or what type of work is actually needed and done. What sucks most is that this shop was my most trusted. Oh well, the search continues...........

Yep. For a CBE install it should be 1 to 1.5 hours of labor, if that. If someone quotes you otherwise call BS (and don't give them your business as they are dishonest).

I think 1hr top... they should be able to do it in 45 minutes or so once its on the lift

BLAHAHAHAHA!! :icon18: thx for the rep tracie!

Good Morning Everyone!!!!

Good Morning OFC!!!!

It's Wed and my day off, at the dealer right now to have them adjust the passenger window, doesn't drop enough when opening the door thus rubbing the canvas. Service has been great so far thus can't complain :tup:

Ms.Pintsize75, I haven't had installed CBE before but as far as I read from the forum, $400 is quite :icon14: & :eek: and I will just :wtf2:. Consider mechanic usually charges $60-70/hr, I am curious why the hell it will cost them 6-7 hours to install a bolt-on CBE, does that store run by raccoons??? eh?? :bowrofl:

ZOMG!! :eek: They're totally screwing you with that estimate. Do not proceed! Going elsewhere is in your best interest. :(

Those damn raccoons are at it again? SON OF A.......!!!!!

And by the way, once again I bid everyone a good morning! :tiphat:

Good morning everyone. Happy hump day :tup:

If another shop gives you estimate remotely that high, just laugh in their face and tell them your 8 year old baby sister could do the install in the time it would take them to rack up $400 for the install.

Call Meineke in Pflugerville, ask for Josh, and tell him Dwayne from Dave's Ultimate Automotive referred you. They should give you a reasonable price - way better than $400 I hope :icon14:

:icon18:

JAR, you sir are the shiznit! +rep!

Thanks for the lead! I'll try to give them a call today.

out of rep already again.. :(