Meulen's 40th journal

Mr&Mrs · 03-31-2014, 09:30 AM

That's awesome you must be pretty smart yourself with that game plan.

Footloose301 · 03-31-2014, 10:32 AM

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Feel free to contact me anytime if you have questions. I'm actually an institutional trader. Meaning, I execute large trades on behalf of customers in our mutual funds. I still trade for my own account on the side, but under some pretty strict limitations. My retirement plan is to coach athletes and trade my own account. I've set up my own trading models and am ready to go. To be honest, if I lost my job tomorrow I wouldn't look for another. I'd just make my own living. But it's a nice security blanket getting a paycheck/bonus and benefits. Plus, it's really nice to be around a lot of other smart people to learn from!

I wish I understood half of what you just said

Luciano13 · 03-31-2014, 05:33 PM

MAn I had my bumper off yesterday and as soon as I looked at the headlights, I instantly thought of you

I didn't have the guts to do them over again

Maybe once I finish my side skirts, I will attempt to make my headlight's look as good as yours

Great job brother

+1

Meulen · 03-31-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

MAn I had my bumper off yesterday and as soon as I looked at the headlights, I instantly thought of you

I didn't have the guts to do them over again

Maybe once I finish my side skirts, I will attempt to make my headlight's look as good as yours

Great job brother

+1

Thanks bro! You can do this!!

vrfreak · 03-31-2014, 08:43 PM

hey man just wanted to say good job on the headlights i am in the process of doin mine i was wondering how hard it was to fab the diffusers and if u did anything else to prevent the paint bubbeling issue since u said u took the tint of the lense?

Meulen · 04-01-2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by vrfreak

hey man just wanted to say good job on the headlights i am in the process of doin mine i was wondering how hard it was to fab the diffusers and if u did anything else to prevent the paint bubbeling issue since u said u took the tint of the lense?

thanks! I'm not going to say it was real easy. You have to cut the outer lip of the diffuser to bring down the gap because the mating surfaces are staggered. I still left a slight gap in my, but it's hard to tell. After you cut the hard part is block sanding it straight so the mating surfaces are even. I was lucky I had some body work experience passed down from my dad for that!

edit* forgot about your bubbling question.

I tinted the lens but it didn't turn out very good. It was difficult for the painter to get an even coat on curved surface. So I took the tint off. Ultimately, I decided I don't drive the car that much so it's not sitting in the sun every day. I think using the high quality automotive paint was enough. If it bubbles, I'll take them apart again and re-tint those lenses. Then wetsand them till everything is even. I think they'll be ok though

vrfreak · 04-01-2014, 05:34 PM

mhmm I realy hope ur right my housing has been sanded and primed as well but no hi temp paint so I hope for the best but mine sits like long hours in a parking lot so that could be a turn for the worse damn it!

Meulen · 04-03-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by vrfreak

mhmm I realy hope ur right my housing has been sanded and primed as well but no hi temp paint so I hope for the best but mine sits like long hours in a parking lot so that could be a turn for the worse damn it!

I'm hearing that doing the diffusers sets back the lens more and helps with keeping the lens from boiling the paint too. I'm also considering replacing my 6k headlights with LED headlight bulbs. It's a little pricey, but would really keep the heat down in there.

vrfreak · 04-05-2014, 06:56 AM

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I'm hearing that doing the diffusers sets back the lens more and helps with keeping the lens from boiling the paint too. I'm also considering replacing my 6k headlights with LED headlight bulbs. It's a little pricey, but would really keep the heat down in there.

yap heared that as well and thats what i am gonna try to mount them further back

Pnoyz916 · 04-05-2014, 10:23 AM

Nice

Meulen · 04-06-2014, 10:15 PM

Had kind if a crappy day today! Actually a bad weekend. Had a flat tire on my wife's car and a trans sensor go bad on my daily driver. Spent way too much time on that!! I did get time to change my oil, and install my short throw shifter and TWM weighted shift knob. I still need to find a way to tie the leather to the knob better though. I got a bunch of good pics with the DSLR too bit didn't have time to upload yet.

I have to mention the AMS short throw was kind of a mess. No instructions with the product. They assembled it wrong from the factory and I had to take it completely apart to get it working again. That caused all sorts if problems figuring that out during install. Finally got it though and it works great now.

Meulen · 04-07-2014, 06:59 PM

I promised some good pics! Will you guys settle for decent, till I can figure out my camera or set up some kind of photoshoot!? LOL

I'll start with the FI exhaust

Meulen · 04-07-2014, 07:02 PM

lights on.....

lights off...

Meulen · 04-07-2014, 07:03 PM

One more.....

Luciano13 · 04-07-2014, 07:06 PM

She looks like she got spooked

I think its time to show her the city so she is no longer scared

Great pics brother

03-31-2014, 09:30 AM	#136 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	That's awesome you must be pretty smart yourself with that game plan. Meulen likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

03-31-2014, 05:33 PM	#138 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 246	MAn I had my bumper off yesterday and as soon as I looked at the headlights, I instantly thought of you I didn't have the guts to do them over again Maybe once I finish my side skirts, I will attempt to make my headlight's look as good as yours Great job brother +1 Meulen likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

04-05-2014, 10:23 AM	#145 (permalink)
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04-06-2014, 10:15 PM	#146 (permalink)
Meulen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 1,093 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Rep Power: 3390	Had kind if a crappy day today! Actually a bad weekend. Had a flat tire on my wife's car and a trans sensor go bad on my daily driver. Spent way too much time on that!! I did get time to change my oil, and install my short throw shifter and TWM weighted shift knob. I still need to find a way to tie the leather to the knob better though. I got a bunch of good pics with the DSLR too bit didn't have time to upload yet. I have to mention the AMS short throw was kind of a mess. No instructions with the product. They assembled it wrong from the factory and I had to take it completely apart to get it working again. That caused all sorts if problems figuring that out during install. Finally got it though and it works great now. __________________ Follow my build thread here: Meulens Build Journal

04-07-2014, 07:06 PM	#150 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 246	She looks like she got spooked I think its time to show her the city so she is no longer scared Great pics brother Meulen likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

03-31-2014, 08:43 PM	#140 (permalink)
vrfreak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: winnipeg, canada Posts: 249 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	hey man just wanted to say good job on the headlights i am in the process of doin mine i was wondering how hard it was to fab the diffusers and if u did anything else to prevent the paint bubbeling issue since u said u took the tint of the lense?

04-01-2014, 05:34 PM	#142 (permalink)
vrfreak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: winnipeg, canada Posts: 249 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	mhmm I realy hope ur right my housing has been sanded and primed as well but no hi temp paint so I hope for the best but mine sits like long hours in a parking lot so that could be a turn for the worse damn it!

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