The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVI

JARblue · 04-27-2020, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

They see what it looks like now. And can vision what it should look like when finished. But don't know what it takes to go from A to Z, and the planning involved. Everytime a change is wanted. It's 2 steps backwards.

I'm already over budget. She said about $1,500 should do it. I'm already at 3 grand and haven't bought the shower enclosure yet.

This is why I never have a plan to begin with. Just start the project and see where it goes. I don't want to texture and paint my living room wall (from lighting and speaker installation) and just have to rework it down the line. So in a few years when I'm ready to spend the money and do the work, I'll tear out the fireplace surround, tile the wall and add built-in cabinets on the side. Or maybe I'll do something else

Rusty · 04-27-2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

This is why I never have a plan to begin with. Just start the project and see where it goes. I don't want to texture and paint my living room wall (from lighting and speaker installation) and just have to rework it down the line. So in a few years when I'm ready to spend the money and do the work, I'll tear out the fireplace surround, tile the wall and add built-in cabinets on the side. Or maybe I'll do something else

I plan to do it once and done.

JARblue · 04-27-2020, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I plan to do it once and done.

You probably don't have the luxury of leaving parts of the house under partial construction for years at a time

madwi · 04-27-2020, 09:45 AM

I set up the cleaning crap on the work bench. One step closer to actually doing the work.

JARblue · 04-27-2020, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I set up the cleaning crap on the work bench. One step closer to actually doing the work.

In lieu of waxing the Lexus, I cleaned out the china cabinet and boxed everything up for storage. Will be a nice chunk of space recovered. Also, took down the mirror in the formal living room and put up my COTA flag

madwi · 04-27-2020, 09:46 AM

Ordered case of oil and a filter.

madwi · 04-27-2020, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

In lieu of waxing the Lexus, I cleaned out the china cabinet and boxed everything up for storage. Will be a nice chunk of space recovered. Also, took down the mirror in the formal living room and put up my COTA flag

Very nice. I want to remodel the basement in the worst way but I know It'll never be done before July so I better not start yet.

JARblue · 04-27-2020, 09:51 AM

Next step is to clear out the buffet. The silver and crystal are going into storage. I'm going to use the buffet for additional misc kitchen storage. Also need to put away the extra leaves on the dining table (don't really need seating for 12 right now).

That should really open up the space for more car part storage!

bunk · 04-27-2020, 09:54 AM

Was finally productive yesterday. Installed a 3 node mesh Wifi. A little overkill for a >700 sqft apartment...but it works great.
Almost finished one side of my vert. top fix. Just have to bolt down a strap behind the rear finisher. The other side is 1/4 the way done, so I SHOULD be done with this stupid project today. Between the P1606 and this current project, Ive been keeping the milage down on the Z...lol

Zoren 370 · 04-27-2020, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Good morning MadZ.

Good morning Bone how is the new house everyone settled down to the new home?

That is a nice house.

Rusty · 04-27-2020, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

You probably don't have the luxury of leaving parts of the house under partial construction for years at a time

I do one project at a time. Hate having a bunch of stuff undone. Then it will never get finished.

madwi · 04-27-2020, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Was finally productive yesterday. Installed a 3 node mesh Wifi. A little overkill for a >700 sqft apartment...but it works great.
Almost finished one side of my vert. top fix. Just have to bolt down a strap behind the rear finisher. The other side is 1/4 the way done, so I SHOULD be done with this stupid project today. Between the P1606 and this current project, Ive been keeping the milage down on the Z...lol

I love my 3 node google mesh setup. It is blazing fast all the way out in the detached garage ~95 ft away from the house. One router in basement, attached garage and then detached garage. Works great.

bunk · 04-27-2020, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I do one project at a time. Hate having a bunch of stuff undone. Then it will never get finished.

I was looking at boats on craigslist yesterday. Mentioned to the gf that I want a boat. Her response: Sure... only after you finish your car, clean out the garage, change the stuff on my car like you said (motor mounts, trans mount, brakes), and finish putting up the shelves, then you can get one....only if you can find a place to store it...

I guess no boat for me..

JARblue · 04-27-2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I do one project at a time. Hate having a bunch of stuff undone. Then it will never get finished.

Sounds to me like you just don't know how to procrastinate properly

bunk · 04-27-2020, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I love my 3 node google mesh setup. It is blazing fast all the way out in the detached garage ~95 ft away from the house. One router in basement, attached garage and then detached garage. Works great.

Hmm... I never thought about putting a node in the garage. Its about 75ft away. I think Ill try this today, so I can stay on top of my emails while I finsih my Z.

How configurable is the google mesh? I got the Linksys Velos, its EXTREMELY basic. I get about 95-100% of my subscibed speed... Really surprised because Im in a saturated area.

04-27-2020, 09:45 AM	#3844 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	I set up the cleaning crap on the work bench. One step closer to actually doing the work. Rusty, jchammond, old guy and 5 others like this.

04-27-2020, 09:46 AM	#3846 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Ordered case of oil and a filter. redondoaveb and bunk like this.

04-27-2020, 09:51 AM	#3848 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Next step is to clear out the buffet. The silver and crystal are going into storage. I'm going to use the buffet for additional misc kitchen storage. Also need to put away the extra leaves on the dining table (don't really need seating for 12 right now). That should really open up the space for more car part storage! madwi, Ghostvette, sx moneypit and 6 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-27-2020, 09:54 AM	#3849 (permalink)
bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	Was finally productive yesterday. Installed a 3 node mesh Wifi. A little overkill for a >700 sqft apartment...but it works great. Almost finished one side of my vert. top fix. Just have to bolt down a strap behind the rear finisher. The other side is 1/4 the way done, so I SHOULD be done with this stupid project today. Between the P1606 and this current project, Ive been keeping the milage down on the Z...lol JARblue, Rusty, madwi and 7 others like this. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

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