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

Rusty · 08-13-2019, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Mike??? I doubt it. I can tell you I am tired with my build. I could believe he is triple tired. Hasn't he done it 3 times. Forget that.
It has crossed my mind just to sell mine sometimes.

Big builds. Sometimes you wonder if it's worth all the hassle and headaches. So many times, I seen them get finished. Then a couple of months after go up for sell.

madwi · 08-13-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

2,000 emails. I cheat read good though. I have rules that automatically send them to their respective email boxes. Still sucks though.

yep, my boss once saw my rules list and asked to see what was in Crap folder. It is all his to-do lists.

Baronsmokes · 08-13-2019, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Laser projection means no bulb? My parents have a home theater that came w the house. Bulb burned out on projector a few months after they moved in. Replacement bulb was around $500. Replaced the bulb, turned the projector on, and it caught on fire...

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Yes correct.
The laser will give you sharper ,brighter picture.Will not fall of quickly like bulbs and uses less power.If bulb was not installed correctly a fire could start.Would be due to defective bulb or not correctly cleaning of projector and handling of bulb.
The laser should be good for 20,000 to 30,000Hrs depending on model.
So at 40hrs a week would be 10 to 14 years of use.

Spooler · 08-13-2019, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Big builds. Sometimes you wonder if it's worth all the hassle and headaches. So many times, I seen them get finished. Then a couple of months after go up for sell.

The thought has crossed my mind. People won't let you just enjoy them. It's a pain in the azz.

Buy the way, it is people that are the hassle. The build wasn't that bad.

madwi · 08-13-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

The thought has crossed my mind. People won't let you just enjoy them. It's a pain in the azz.

Buy the way, it is people that are the hassle. The build wasn't that bad.

The good thing is nobody cares about a moron's opinion on the internet. Dont even give them the time of day, not worth it.
As you have stated many times, the build is for you, you owe nothing to anyone else.

hope you driving the wheels off the thing.

madwi · 08-13-2019, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Yes correct.
The laser will give you sharper ,brighter picture.Will not fall of quickly like bulbs and uses less power.If bulb was not installed correctly a fire could start.Would be due to defective bulb or not correctly cleaning of projector and handling of bulb.
The laser should be good for 20,000 to 30,000Hrs depending on model.
So at 40hrs a week would be 10 to 14 years of use.

We switched to laser projectors at work and they are niiiice. My old Epson 1080p projector keeps chugging along though and hard to justify replacing it until it croaks.

Baronsmokes · 08-13-2019, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Big builds. Sometimes you wonder if it's worth all the hassle and headaches. So many times, I seen them get finished. Then a couple of months after go up for sell.

Every big build has problems.Gets frustrating when you already have a ton of money into it and have to spend more for the unexpected.
You just live and breathe it for a couple of years.Every night and weekend in shop.You have to be focused and trudge on.Takes a certain type of person.
Not for the casual person who has no idea what their getting into.

So for people who make smart *** comments have they done a build or just done a few minor mods.

Rusty · 08-13-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Every big build has problems.Gets frustrating when you already have a ton of money into it and have to spend more for the unexpected.
You just live and breathe it for a couple of years.Every night and weekend in shop.You have to be focused and trudge on.Takes a certain type of person.
Not for the casual person who has no idea what their getting into.

So for people who make smart *** comments have they done a build or just done a few minor mods.

I've done a couple of builds in my earlier years. Almost cost me my marriage, almost filing for bankruptcy. Pissed off a lot of friends. Being in the rabbit hole so deep, that I popped out the other side. Then got sucked back in.

Rusty · 08-13-2019, 11:30 PM

American Taxpayer

It's not what you think.

Baronsmokes · 08-13-2019, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I've done a couple of builds in my earlier years. Almost cost me my marriage, almost filing for bankruptcy. Pissed off a lot of friends. Being in the rabbit hole so deep, that I popped out the other side. Then got sucked back in.

Hey Rusty you certainly know.
Thats what I'm talking about.
What it takes to build car start to finish.
Some people call it crazy.I call it focused.

jchammond · 08-13-2019, 11:39 PM

Up from a 3hr nap

Missed my nap yesterday & fell asleep by 9, only to be up since around 1:30am this morning

Oh well, gonna grab some vittles

& watch a bit of Randolph Scott

jchammond · 08-13-2019, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Hey Rusty you certainly know.
Thats what I'm talking about.
What it takes to build car start to finish.
Some people call it crazy.I call it focused.

I’m being very cautious & not wanting to begin until I have some needed things in order

Spooler · 08-13-2019, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Baronsmokes

Every big build has problems.Gets frustrating when you already have a ton of money into it and have to spend more for the unexpected.
You just live and breathe it for a couple of years.Every night and weekend in shop.You have to be focused and trudge on.Takes a certain type of person.
Not for the casual person who has no idea what their getting into.

So for people who make smart *** comments have they done a build or just done a few minor mods.

I have done a few myself besides my latest. It was much easier before. Nobody was the wiser. Only a select few knew what you were up to. I lost a fiancé from one. That was a blessing.

Spooler · 08-13-2019, 11:44 PM

One of my favorite Porche turbo videos.

Baronsmokes · 08-13-2019, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Up from a 3hr nap

Missed my nap yesterday & fell asleep by 9, only to be up since around 1:30am this morning

Oh well, gonna grab some vittles

& watch a bit of Randolph Scott

Ride the High Country personal favorite.

08-13-2019, 11:30 PM	#7104 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,189 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	American Taxpayer It's not what you think. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-13-2019, 11:39 PM	#7106 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Up from a 3hr nap Missed my nap yesterday & fell asleep by 9, only to be up since around 1:30am this morning Oh well, gonna grab some vittles & watch a bit of Randolph Scott Ghostvette, old guy and Baronsmokes like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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