What did you do with your Z today II

Waiz · 02-05-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Good luck with that claim. Lowered car with non-stock bumper.

I'm not trying to be a smart arse, because I'm in the same boat since lowering my car and putting on a Nismo nose. I scrape the nose every day pulling out the driveway. The City is going through the neighborhood now resurfacing streets. If they raise mine anymore, I won't be able to get out.

I've already broken two retaining screws in the fender well. We installed a ramp/grate becuase everyone was scraping leaving the driveway. I'm still scraping. it's a function of the pitch of the driveway in relation to the street.

Love the look, so I'll live with the consequences. I hope all works out for you, so keep us posted.

If you see the photos of the intersection I took you can see how poorly they left the pavement, literally everyone even stock height normal sedans are scraping through there. I had no chance

I'm hoping I can get them to pay for it but if not no worries, I will just eat the cost.

kenchan · 02-05-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

The OEM bumper is already back on the car, no canards though.

I normally have the OEM bumper on the car and put on my V2 for meets/events if time permits.

I see. That's a nice arrangement to have swappability (sp?).

happytheman · 02-05-2012, 04:30 PM

I'm kinda mad....but only so mad as $13 worth of useless product can make you!

When I bought my Vacmaster VWM510 vacuum on Amazon they listed on the same page a micro-cleaning kit V1MK as being a frequently purchased item with the vacuum. Little did I know that the Vacmaster (which I love by the way) uses a non-traditional 1 7/8" hose, whilst the micro-cleaning kit fits a 1 1/2" hose!

Now why in the hell would Amazon list it like that, if they were incompatible?

Amazon.com: Vacmaster V1MK Micro Cleaning Kit: Home Improvement

gurneyeagle · 02-05-2012, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

If you see the photos of the intersection I took you can see how poorly they left the pavement, literally everyone even stock height normal sedans are scraping through there. I had no chance

I'm hoping I can get them to pay for it but if not no worries, I will just eat the cost.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

kenchan · 02-05-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm kinda mad....but only so mad as $13 worth of useless product can make you!

When I bought my Vacmaster VWM510 vacuum on Amazon they listed on the same page a micro-cleaning kit V1MK as being a frequently purchased item with the vacuum. Little did I know that the Vacmaster (which I love by the way) uses a non-traditional 1 7/8" hose, whilst the micro-cleaning kit fits a 1 1/2" hose!

Now why in the hell would Amazon list it like that, if they were incompatible?

Amazon.com: Vacmaster V1MK Micro Cleaning Kit: Home Improvement

return it for a full refund and shipping.

LunaZ · 02-05-2012, 05:56 PM

Logged in here to remind myself that I have a 370Z.
Between winter storage and my time up in the air, I have almost forgotten how to drive!

christian370z · 02-05-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

We had our big monthly meet yesterday so I took my time and washed my car as well as put on my nice V2 bumper:

Went to pickup my friend from his house and the street he lives on was really, really bad but didn't see how bad until I went through it and ruined my bumper:

Closeup of the damage with a sticker temporarily holding things up:

I will be calling the city he lives in tomorrow and insisting that they pay for the damages since it was their fault for not smoothing out the street after recent repaving.

Dang Wais, I'm really sorry to hear that

. I made the HUGE mistake of picking up my girlfriend with the Z in downtown LA, I have never seen roads that bad even in NYC and in the North east after winter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

I'm kinda mad....but only so mad as $13 worth of useless product can make you!

When I bought my Vacmaster VWM510 vacuum on Amazon they listed on the same page a micro-cleaning kit V1MK as being a frequently purchased item with the vacuum. Little did I know that the Vacmaster (which I love by the way) uses a non-traditional 1 7/8" hose, whilst the micro-cleaning kit fits a 1 1/2" hose!

That happened to me too but with Shop Vac accessories, you can sooner go to Home Depot or Lowes and pick up a stepped adapter for every hose diameter.

happytheman · 02-05-2012, 06:49 PM

Ooh! Thanks for the recommendation Christian! Ima check that out tomorrow!

Well, after giving my Z some Vacuum love, I gave it some the370z.com love!

P.s. 80 degrees and (check the reflections) palm trees!!

370ZilverZ · 02-05-2012, 07:04 PM

Can't wait to get my 370Z.COM decal. Looking good Happy!

Today I started my Dynamat installation.

onzedge · 02-05-2012, 09:20 PM

I am awaiting taking the 370 to the shop in the morning for the steering lock replacement. Meanwhile, here is a shot from last weekend's photoshoot at Tower Bridge. This is me and Eric (not a Z guy, but a major photographer and geneticist). My son Colin shot this.

Baer383 · 02-05-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am awaiting taking the 370 to the shop in the morning for the steering lock replacement.

Let us know how it turns out ,b/c I'm curious when I installed my "D" lock I noticed that when it disengages it is a little louder and it does it with more authority see if your does the same.(you will have to be in a quiet place when you check it ,it is not that loud)

happytheman · 02-05-2012, 10:56 PM

Wow Mr. Onzedge, your friend Eric is really into Roots-based equipment, eh?

LakeShow · 02-05-2012, 11:08 PM

Damn this steering lock thing came out of nowhere and spreading like a cold virus what's going on? I don't have it but everytime I check the forum I just see more people affected.

alcheng · 02-06-2012, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I am awaiting taking the 370 to the shop in the morning for the steering lock replacement. Meanwhile, here is a shot from last weekend's photoshoot at Tower Bridge. This is me and Eric (not a Z guy, but a major photographer and geneticist). My son Colin shot this.

Wish everything goes well for you for the replacement!!!

KingZee · 02-06-2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Damn this steering lock thing came out of nowhere and spreading like a cold virus what's going on? I don't have it but everytime I check the forum I just see more people affected.

I've noticed this spread like crazy lately as well. I'm wondering if the only reason I haven't had this yet is because my steering wheel rarely locks

02-05-2012, 04:30 PM	#1143 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I'm kinda mad....but only so mad as $13 worth of useless product can make you! When I bought my Vacmaster VWM510 vacuum on Amazon they listed on the same page a micro-cleaning kit V1MK as being a frequently purchased item with the vacuum. Little did I know that the Vacmaster (which I love by the way) uses a non-traditional 1 7/8" hose, whilst the micro-cleaning kit fits a 1 1/2" hose! Now why in the hell would Amazon list it like that, if they were incompatible? Amazon.com: Vacmaster V1MK Micro Cleaning Kit: Home Improvement __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-05-2012, 05:56 PM	#1146 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Logged in here to remind myself that I have a 370Z. Between winter storage and my time up in the air, I have almost forgotten how to drive! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

02-05-2012, 06:49 PM	#1148 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Ooh! Thanks for the recommendation Christian! Ima check that out tomorrow! Well, after giving my Z some Vacuum love, I gave it some the370z.com love! P.s. 80 degrees and (check the reflections) palm trees!! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-05-2012, 07:04 PM	#1149 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 18	Can't wait to get my 370Z.COM decal. Looking good Happy! Today I started my Dynamat installation. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

02-05-2012, 09:20 PM	#1150 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	I am awaiting taking the 370 to the shop in the morning for the steering lock replacement. Meanwhile, here is a shot from last weekend's photoshoot at Tower Bridge. This is me and Eric (not a Z guy, but a major photographer and geneticist). My son Colin shot this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

02-05-2012, 10:56 PM	#1152 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Wow Mr. Onzedge, your friend Eric is really into Roots-based equipment, eh? __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

02-05-2012, 11:08 PM	#1153 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Damn this steering lock thing came out of nowhere and spreading like a cold virus what's going on? I don't have it but everytime I check the forum I just see more people affected. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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