The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXIX

JLarson · 06-14-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

The process might not be too bad, it's the massive bribes and kickbacks that have to be paid....

Ain't nothin' free in Commifornia....

Really? What's the inside scoop on that?

onzedge · 06-14-2018, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

The process might not be too bad, it's the massive bribes and kickbacks that have to be paid....

Ain't nothin' free in Commifornia....

No offense, onzedge...

On a side note, residents of that fine state are now restricted to 55 gallons of water per person per day, or face a $1000 fine....

Until 2025, when they can only use 50 gallons per day.... Hell, you can't do laundry and take a shower on the same day...

Good luck today.

Ghostvette · 06-14-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

Really? What's the inside scoop on that?

The process is straight forward, however, the 'fees' are ever changing. I ran a Corvette repair business out there during the early 90s. My partner and I were going to open a smog inspection station with the idea to 'certify' exhaust systems as being CARB compliant. Upon further research, the 'fees' got to be difficult. We had to put down $10k to start, then there was a 'fee' of $1000 per month, then after we submitted paperwork, it was rejected 4 times before we found out that we hadn't paid the county clerk their 'fee' to process the paperwork...

That 'fee' wasn't listed anywhere, we had to go talk to the clerk to find out that $$$ amount. Needless to say, we dropped the idea of a smog station pretty quick.

Baronsmokes · 06-14-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

The process is straight forward, however, the 'fees' are ever changing. I ran a Corvette repair business out there during the early 90s. My partner and I were going to open a smog inspection station with the idea to 'certify' exhaust systems as being CARB compliant. Upon further research, the 'fees' got to be difficult. We had to put down $10k to start, then there was a 'fee' of $1000 per month, then after we submitted paperwork, it was rejected 4 times before we found out that we hadn't paid the county clerk their 'fee' to process the paperwork...

That 'fee' wasn't listed anywhere, we had to go talk to the clerk to find out that $$$ amount. Needless to say, we dropped the idea of a smog station pretty quick.

Glad I live in state with no emission testing.100 octane in the tank now with a very free flowing exhaust.

madwi · 06-14-2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Glad I live in state with no emission testing.

BoneZ · 06-14-2018, 01:39 PM

If I lived a mile east of Bone Manor, I'd have to get emissions.

ZeeingAround · 06-14-2018, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

The process might not be too bad, it's the massive bribes and kickbacks that have to be paid....

Ain't nothin' free in Commifornia....

No offense, onzedge...

On a side note, residents of that fine state are now restricted to 55 gallons of water per person per day, or face a $1000 fine....

Until 2025, when they can only use 50 gallons per day.... Hell, you can't do laundry and take a shower on the same day...

In parts of colorado, they will fine your *** if you put up a rain collector.

Rusty · 06-14-2018, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

The process might not be too bad, it's the massive bribes and kickbacks that have to be paid....

Ain't nothin' free in Commifornia....

No offense, onzedge...

On a side note, residents of that fine state are now restricted to 55 gallons of water per person per day, or face a $1000 fine....

Until 2025, when they can only use 50 gallons per day.... Hell, you can't do laundry and take a shower on the same day...

Read about this last night. The fine for first time is $1000. Then it going to $10,000.

And the farmers have to put fart bags on the cows.

Rusty · 06-14-2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

In parts of colorado, they will fine your *** if you put up a rain collector.

Yeah, you don't own the rain that lands on your land. They do.

It's all about control. They want to control your life. It's only getting worse.

BoneZ · 06-14-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Good luck!

No baby today. It will be the 19th. I have a few more days!

Leingod · 06-14-2018, 08:07 PM

Nissan is going to cover the part. $245 precisely which is outrageous to begin with. She will just have to cover labor which was quoted at $140.

jchammond · 06-14-2018, 08:37 PM

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Pintsize725 · 06-14-2018, 09:42 PM

I just want to sleep.

eastwest2300 · 06-14-2018, 09:55 PM

Rusty · 06-14-2018, 10:44 PM

Just got done working on the Power Wagon. About 3 weeks ago. I had a brake line in the rear pop. It rusted through. So I replaced the lines then. BUT the the bolts that hold the brake lines in place broke on both sides.

I tried to drill them out before my trip. But the drills bits I had wouldn't put a dent in the broken bolts. So this morning. I when to Fastenal to get some cobalt drill bits. These didn't do anything either.

Ended up using a carbide burr bit on a pencil die grinder.

After burring out the bolts. Ran a drill bit down through the hole. Then retapped the holes. The left side went pretty smooth. The right side. Ahhhh......broke 2 drill bits in the hole.

Used the burr bit to remove the pieces. After that. Retapped and installed the bolt.

Tomorrow, I have to tackle the rear axle locker. It has a flashing light on the dash. If I have to replace the locker assy. That's about $4,000.

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Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	Nissan is going to cover the part. $245 precisely which is outrageous to begin with. She will just have to cover labor which was quoted at $140. JLarson likes this. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,222 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Just got done working on the Power Wagon. About 3 weeks ago. I had a brake line in the rear pop. It rusted through. So I replaced the lines then. BUT the the bolts that hold the brake lines in place broke on both sides. I tried to drill them out before my trip. But the drills bits I had wouldn't put a dent in the broken bolts. So this morning. I when to Fastenal to get some cobalt drill bits. These didn't do anything either. Ended up using a carbide burr bit on a pencil die grinder. After burring out the bolts. Ran a drill bit down through the hole. Then retapped the holes. The left side went pretty smooth. The right side. Ahhhh......broke 2 drill bits in the hole. Used the burr bit to remove the pieces. After that. Retapped and installed the bolt. Tomorrow, I have to tackle the rear axle locker. It has a flashing light on the dash. If I have to replace the locker assy. That's about $4,000. jchammond likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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