What did you do with your Z today II

TerribleONE · 04-05-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

So, I have to own up to something.

I lied in an earlier post when I stated that I was done modding. I totally forgot about the purchase I made from Z1 last November during their Black Friday sale. In a box in my garage, that is prominently marked with the Z1 logo, resides the upper and lower radiator hoses as well as two overflow hoses -- in the far-out, groovy red silicone. I will get around to installing these in a couple of weeks (240z work is on my plate this weekend).

I have a question for you, Mr. ZMan8 -- are you performing a radiator flush at the same time as you replace the hoses? I am curious. I am going to replace the coolant when I do mine.

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Actually I passed up on the radiator hose for now. That one is the largest hose and also most visible. First I want to see what it will look like after I add the others. Then if I need more red to match the color scheme we have going on I will get the radiator hose as well.

On the topic of flushing the radiator it's not necessary you can just drain the fluid when you do the lower hose and refill after your done. Unless you have a lot of miles then yeah go ahead and get it flushed while your at it.

careful with the red hoses guys... iv heard they fade fairly quickly and turn orangy / pink. I wanted a pair for myself until I read that

m4a1mustang · 04-05-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

careful with the red hoses guys... iv heard they fade fairly quickly and turn orangy / pink. I wanted a pair for myself until I read that

If this was still the Female Locker Room pink would be a good thing.

TerribleONE · 04-05-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If this was still the Female Locker Room pink would be a good thing.

although I think sexy red lingerie is the best it gets!

ZMan8 · 04-05-2012, 10:52 AM

Many pictures they look more orange but they are a darker red.

they do look good though (not my car):

TerribleONE · 04-05-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Many pictures they look more orange but they are a darker red.

they do look good though (not my car):

I cant see that picture at the office, I am just referring to after you have them on for a while and the heat in the engine bay makes them fade.. I will try to find the link where I read that.

ZMan8 · 04-05-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If this was still the Female Locker Room pink would be a good thing.

Are you telling me sir, that it is not!?

ZMan8 · 04-05-2012, 10:55 AM

Terrible one I heard that too somewhere, but I spent a total of $42 for 3 red hoses so it's no big deal for me. If they fade, back to stock it goes.

TerribleONE · 04-05-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Terrible one I heard that too somewhere, but I spent a total of $42 for 3 red hoses so it's no big deal for me. If they fade, back to stock it goes.

at that price even if they only look good for a year you could just order another set.

kenchan · 04-05-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Do you wear contacts? I do, which I know make allergies even worse. I think lasik would help if anything since you no longer have a pollen filled contact in your eye!

i do wear contacts... what i'll do is try a walk throught the park with only my glasses and see what happens.

im very nearsighted... everything past 3" is a blurr...thus i want to get the procedure done before i have oldman's eyes... far sightedness... by then i wont be able to see anything.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The i5 is great. i7 even better.

my i7 died the other week.

was windows. overheating issues... im back on a i5 unit for now for work. will see how this unit goes.

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I'll have to look into it. My biggest thing is $. She doesn't need one that's expensive, just one that works

yah, in that case definitely go pc.

i like renovo's and might get a small thinkpad later on.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

So, I have to own up to something.

I lied in an earlier post when I stated that I was done modding. I totally forgot about the purchase I made from Z1 last November during their Black Friday sale. In a box in my garage, that is prominently marked with the Z1 logo, resides the upper and lower radiator hoses as well as two overflow hoses -- in the far-out, groovy red silicone. I will get around to installing these in a couple of weeks (240z work is on my plate this weekend).

I have a question for you, Mr. ZMan8 -- are you performing a radiator flush at the same time as you replace the hoses? I am curious. I am going to replace the coolant when I do mine.

well, parts came before you posted so i think you're safe?

oh, i thought zman was changing out the post-MAF tubes.

oh well.

ZMan8 · 04-05-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i do wear contacts... what i'll do is try a walk throught the park with only my glasses and see what happens.

im very nearsighted... everything past 3" is a blurr...thus i want to get the procedure done before i have oldman's eyes... far sightedness... by then i wont be able to see anything.

my i7 died the other week.

was windows. overheating issues... im back on a i5 unit for now for work. will see how this unit goes.

yah, in that case definitely go pc.

i like renovo's and might get a small thinkpad later on.

well, parts came before you posted so i think you're safe?

oh, i thought zman was changing out the post-MAF tubes.

oh well.

Mr. Kenchan I have the 2 PCV hoses and a brake booster. I may do post MAF down the road but probably not red because there would be too much then. I might follow Onzedge on the radiator one though.

ZMan8 · 04-05-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

at that price even if they only look good for a year you could just order another set.

kenchan · 04-05-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Mr. Kenchan I have the 2 PCV hoses and a brake booster. I may do post MAF down the road but probably not red because there would be too much then. I might follow Onzedge on the radiator one though.

aha!

scratch my post about keeping things cooler inside then. i bet you were like

'kenchan taking claritin again??!' lol

EazyD · 04-05-2012, 11:41 AM

Washed. Air drying the sides

onzedge · 04-05-2012, 11:43 AM

alcheng · 04-05-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Hi guys. Sorry for the rant yesterday. Appreciate the words of encouragement

Kenman the issues are at the hospital not with the fire department. We have a great chief at the fire department and it is very easy being an assistant chief with him. As for my Z I have an appointment at 1030 am today. Just regular service have just under 4000 miles on the car.

Hey Mr.Fire, sometimes sh!t happens at work, no need to waste time/energy on getting mad on those sh!tty people... LOL

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Originally Posted by kenchan

morning mr.alcheng- about the shoes... we better check with luna cause he's a shoes-guy..

sounds good on the mods.

good morning, mr.gale!

yes, i am off tommorrow too... probably spend some time claybarring the G's top surfaces (hood, roof, trunk) tomorrow... and just Hydro for now. temps are too low to do full sealant application.

no car action today... literally. i drove my Fit to work. wow, AT

wow Fit..

how boring life must be for most people driving regular cars...

Good Morning Mr.kenchan,

for your G, LOL

And I agree with you, driving an AT is like working in a factory....

X 10

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Good Morning Mr.onzedge... see you in here and "Word",

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i do wear contacts... what i'll do is try a walk throught the park with only my glasses and see what happens.

im very nearsighted... everything past 3" is a blurr...thus i want to get the procedure done before i have oldman's eyes... far sightedness... by then i wont be able to see anything.

my i7 died the other week.

was windows. overheating issues... im back on a i5 unit for now for work. will see how this unit goes.

yah, in that case definitely go pc.

i like lenovo's and might get a small thinkpad later on.

well, parts came before you posted so i think you're safe?

oh, i thought zman was changing out the post-MAF tubes.

oh well.

Mr.kenchan, how strong is your Rx for eyeglasses?? And what kind/brand of C/L are you using?? (You can PM me about this)

Good Morning Everyone!!!!

Gonna wash my Z tonight after tennis and have a photo shoot tomorrow morning before dim-sum

04-05-2012, 10:52 AM	#6544 (permalink)
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04-05-2012, 10:55 AM	#6547 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Terrible one I heard that too somewhere, but I spent a total of $42 for 3 red hoses so it's no big deal for me. If they fade, back to stock it goes. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

04-05-2012, 11:41 AM	#6553 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	Washed. Air drying the sides __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

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