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

vtec to vvel · 05-26-2023, 11:05 AM

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When you said 10 BM’s I thought you were talking about the other BM’s. Bowel Movements! Hence my TMI remark. 😂

It's been a while since I've eaten ice cream or even drank milk. After demolishing the tub of ice cream last night, I guess I'm lactose intolerant? I did unfortunately have alot of bowel movements in liquid form and showed the toilet who's boss a few times.

How's that for TMI?

eastwest2300 · 05-26-2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

It's been a while since I've eaten ice cream or even drank milk. After demolishing the tub of ice cream last night, I guess I'm lactose intolerant? I did unfortunately have alot of bowel movements in liquid form and showed the toilet who's boss a few times.

How's that for TMI?

MZ DAIZY · 05-26-2023, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

It's been a while since I've eaten ice cream or even drank milk. After demolishing the tub of ice cream last night, I guess I'm lactose intolerant? I did unfortunately have alot of bowel movements in liquid form and showed the toilet who's boss a few times.

How's that for TMI?

Ice cream has the same effect on me too. That being said, you are a strange man… 🤪

JARblue · 05-26-2023, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

1st Bolded Statement: Because while I understand (and respect) your POV, it doesn't mean that I necessarily agree with it. I respect you as a person, but we can have differing opinions. This dialogue in itself could be considered [forum] "politics" lol, and which was why I asked for them ("the owners") to further clarify this broad term. As I mentioned in a previous post, it's one thing to try to force one's beliefs onto someone else, but expressing them diplomatically and civilly is simply having a conversation. FWIW, if you look through my posts, you won't find me lashing out at any members for not agreeing with me. You may find posts of me not being so welcoming to spring breakers/snow birds as a general group, but that's another topic.

It was more a statement in response to ignoring the statements I made. Discussion points arguing the validity/semantics of the policy are completely irrelevant to the basic underlying concept I was referring to which is the owner of the forum is allowed to make up whatever rules they want. Sure you can ask all those questions, but the answers aren't going to change the policy. Politics could be whatever interpretation they want to enforce. The broader the interpretation, the easier it is to shut things down quickly when they get dumb. I never even brought up my opinions on the validity of the policy because they don't matter.

And believe me, I was never trying to insinuate that you are causing trouble. I appreciate your ability to have a valid conversation regardless of the topic.

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2nd Bolded Statement: I agree with you on this. BUT, given that this is an off-topic thread, people share their views/opinions on a variety of topics. I also agree with you on certain topics going south because someone gets butthurt and bent out of shape about what was said, but that's not the topic's fault. It's that person/people not knowing how to control their temper tantrum. I actually had a member attempt to make me look dumb because I asked a question about the new Z’s have the CSC on the outside or inside of the tranny when this member apparently mis-read/interpreted what I asked. I politely told said member to go pound salt and to carefully read my post, and that was the end of it.

My point is a car forum is not expected to be a place to get political information. So you can't be upset at the operator for banning political discussions. I still don't understand this strong desire to discuss political topics on a car forum. Sure, there are people on this forum whose opinions I respect and take into consideration when I make my own opinions. And I would be happy to have many conversations with them. But I didn't come to this forum for their political expertise. I came here for car knowledge and I happened to find other people who, come to find out, are knowledgeable about a lot more than just cars.

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3rd Bolded Statement: Again, agree with you here. Regardless of topic, having a civil conversation is a powerful medium, but again, it’s not the topic that causes the issue, but rather people not knowing how to control and carry themselves.

Which, again, is why I completely understand the rule banning politics on this forum. Head off those dumb discussions before they get started. The world is not missing out because this forum doesn't allow political discussions. Have you employed people before? Sometimes it does not behoove you to give others the benefit of the doubt, especially when you are responsible for their actions and have to put in too much energy correcting their behavior when things go south. If I were running the forum I can tell you my mindset would be that the trouble caused from political discussions getting out of hand is nowhere near worth the positive discussions that could be had.

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

4th Bolded Statement: Umm….what?

You heard me. I'm just trying to make sure everyone realizes how serious I am about all this. I.e. not at all

JARblue · 05-26-2023, 02:56 PM

Happy Friday everyone

eastwest2300 · 05-26-2023, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Happy Friday everyone

kin folk

vtec to vvel · 05-26-2023, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

It was more a statement in response to ignoring the statements I made. Discussion points arguing the validity/semantics of the policy are completely irrelevant to the basic underlying concept I was referring to which is the owner of the forum is allowed to make up whatever rules they want. Sure you can ask all those questions, but the answers aren't going to change the policy. Politics could be whatever interpretation they want to enforce. The broader the interpretation, the easier it is to shut things down quickly when they get dumb. I never even brought up my opinions on the validity of the policy because they don't matter.

And believe me, I was never trying to insinuate that you are causing trouble. I appreciate your ability to have a valid conversation regardless of the topic.

My point is a car forum is not expected to be a place to get political information. So you can't be upset at the operator for banning political discussions. I still don't understand this strong desire to discuss political topics on a car forum. Sure, there are people on this forum whose opinions I respect and take into consideration when I make my own opinions. And I would be happy to have many conversations with them. But I didn't come to this forum for their political expertise. I came here for car knowledge and I happened to find other people who, come to find out, are knowledgeable about a lot more than just cars.

Which, again, is why I completely understand the rule banning politics on this forum. Head off those dumb discussions before they get started. The world is not missing out because this forum doesn't allow political discussions. Have you employed people before? Sometimes it does not behoove you to give others the benefit of the doubt, especially when you are responsible for their actions and have to put in too much energy correcting their behavior when things go south. If I were running the forum I can tell you my mindset would be that the trouble caused from political discussions getting out of hand is nowhere near worth the positive discussions that could be had.

You heard me. I'm just trying to make sure everyone realizes how serious I am about all this. I.e. not at all

Not looking to change policies, but only asking for clarification. No harm in doing that.

I agree that a car forum should be only about cars, but given that this particular thread is an off-topic thread, I’ve seen a variety of topics discussed in here.

IMO, it’s not so much a strong desire to discuss any topics in particular, but rather having the ability to talk about any topics ad lib and no censorship. I can understand why there are policies in place to prohibit certain topics, but as I mentioned before, it’s not the topics that are the issue, but rather how members reach/respond to them. Some people can’t seem to hold their sh!t together.

vtec to vvel · 05-26-2023, 04:52 PM

Jar, side note question, since you have replaced your CSC/CMC with Z1 before and now ZSpeed. I know the OEM CSC is prone to failure, but what about the OEM CMC? Can the CMC be OEM or is it recommended to replace this with aftermarket also?

vtec to vvel · 05-26-2023, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Ice cream has the same effect on me too. That being said, you are a strange man… 🤪

I'm still having random bouts of liquid sh!ts here and there. No more ice cream for me ever.

eastwest2300 · 05-26-2023, 05:05 PM

eastwest2300 · 05-26-2023, 05:10 PM

be strong mr. vtec

JARblue · 05-26-2023, 06:47 PM

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Not looking to change policies, but only asking for clarification. No harm in doing that.

Of course not. But given the participation of the mods on here, you're basically talking to a brick wall lol. I wouldn't worry too much. It'll be fine to talk about whatever you want in this thread until it's not. If someone complains then the line has been crossed because that is typically what will get the mod's attention. I don't like it but that's reality for now.

I also don't think Trips really wants to define any topics as off limits. He understands that most of the people here can interact on an adult level. Talk about whatever. If you're stupid enough, you'll get the

lol

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

Jar, side note question, since you have replaced your CSC/CMC with Z1 before and now ZSpeed. I know the OEM CSC is prone to failure, but what about the OEM CMC? Can the CMC be OEM or is it recommended to replace this with aftermarket also?

that's ON TOPIC thread stuff...

I actually had some problems with the CMC even with the OEM CSC installed. But I don't think they were related to the slave in any way. The most recent failure was due to an improperly adjusted clutch pedal and that was a while ago before the CMAK install. I also used to have a bad habit of stabbing at the clutch pedal and holding it all the way to the floor, which stresses the internal seals. I got the pedal adjusted and corrected my pedal habits; outside of those issues, I haven't had any trouble with the OEM CMC. I've considered getting one of the heavy duty ones, but it's working now and I've messed with it enough.

eastwest2300 · 05-26-2023, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Of course not. But given the participation of the mods on here, you're basically talking to a brick wall lol. I wouldn't worry too much. It'll be fine to talk about whatever you want in this thread until it's not. If someone complains then the line has been crossed because that is typically what will get the mod's attention. I don't like it but that's reality for now.

I also don't think Trips really wants to define any topics as off limits. He understands that most of the people here can interact on an adult level. Talk about whatever. If you're stupid enough, you'll get the

lol

that's ON TOPIC thread stuff...

I actually had some problems with the CMC even with the OEM CSC installed. But I don't think they were related to the slave in any way. The most recent failure was due to an improperly adjusted clutch pedal and that was a while ago before the CMAK install. I also used to have a bad habit of stabbing at the clutch pedal and holding it all the way to the floor, which stresses the internal seals. I got the pedal adjusted and corrected my pedal habits; outside of those issues, I haven't had any trouble with the OEM CMC. I've considered getting one of the heavy duty ones, but it's working now and I've messed with it enough.

kin folk, when you coming to south florida to visit duude?

JARblue · 05-26-2023, 07:36 PM

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kin folk, when you coming to south florida to visit duude?

Travel advisory bruh

lol jk man I've got so much crap going on these days. Other than Scott's once a year, I haven't gotten to do any traveling for myself since before covid. I'll let you know as soon as that changes

eastwest2300 · 05-26-2023, 07:43 PM

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Travel advisory bruh

lol jk man I've got so much crap going on these days. Other than Scott's once a year, I haven't gotten to do any traveling for myself since before covid. I'll let you know as soon as that changes

sounds good brother.. well you know you'll always have a place to stay brother..

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