What did you do with your Z today II

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 12:24 PM

needs heatshields, happy.

happytheman · 02-13-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

needs heatshields, happy.

Yah, that's why I edited to reflect the Gen 2 Stillens.

dAvenue · 02-13-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

that sucks.

been really liking my mbp i bought last summer. it's a 13.3" i5 with 2.3GHz (?) 8G RAM with dual harddrives for my photo's and music recording and virtual instruments.

works great too.

Nice. That's pretty much the same as my MBP. Dual 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 250GB HDD and 13.3 display. It's just an awesome notebook as you are well aware.

I took it apart yesterday and found corrosion on the logic board (pic attached). The good news is that I can replace it. The bad news is that a new board will cost $500-700. The price seemed high but when I factored in the dual CPU's and new GPU that's included with it, the price actually seemed kind of fair. The wife has given me her blessing to order it but I honestly feel bad after installing the Koni's ~2 weeks ago.

Good morning all.

happytheman · 02-13-2012, 12:30 PM

Yah, in my experience MB replacements in laptops are pretty straightforward. It shouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes tops. Good luck!

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Yah, that's why I edited to reflect the Gen 2 Stillens.

woah, you a ninja!

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

Nice. That's pretty much the same as my MBP. Dual 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM, 250GB HDD and 13.3 display. It's just an awesome notebook as you are well aware.

I took it apart yesterday and found corrosion on the logic board (pic attached). The good news is that I can replace it. The bad news is that a new board will cost $500-700. The price seemed high but when I factored in the dual CPU's and new GPU that's included with it, the price actually seemed kind of fair. The wife has given me her blessing to order it but I honestly feel bad after installing the Koni's ~2 weeks ago.

Good morning all.

ahh, i opened mine up twice to increase ram and also to add the 2nd HD. i luv my mbp, it's been really great. yep, for $700 i would just get a new one and keep that one for spare parts if you can clean the other bits and salvage them.

gurneyeagle · 02-13-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by karotZ

Car hydroplaned this morning and slammed onto a median on the freeway...

The car can be fixed, just hope you are okay.

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 02:00 PM

karotz- get Bridgestone S04's. they stick very well in the wet.

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 02:09 PM

Why not Continental ExtremeContact?? Very good especially for DD

onzedge · 02-13-2012, 02:11 PM

Michelin Pilot Super Sports -- excellent all around...

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Why not Continental ExtremeContact?? Very good especially for DD

DW's are good, but S04's are better in the wet. i use S04's on my G in the summer. very good, but heavy.

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Michelin Pilot Super Sports -- excellent all around...

A True example of 'You Pay For What You Get'.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

DW's are good, but S04's are better in the wet. i use S04's on my G in the summer. very good, but heavy.

Maybe that's why it doesn't get hydroplaning as easy as the lighter tires.

Good afternoon Mr.kenchan, Mr.onzedge

onzedge · 02-13-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

A True example of 'You Pay For What You Get'.

Maybe that's why it doesn't get hydroplaning as easy as the lighter tires.

Good afternoon Mr.kenchan, Mr.onzedge

Howdy, Mr. Alcheng

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Howdy, Mr. Alcheng

How is your Monday Mr.onzedge??

Curious about your Plan B on the Koni's

kenchan · 02-13-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

Maybe that's why it doesn't get hydroplaning as easy as the lighter tires.

Good afternoon Mr.kenchan, Mr.onzedge

hello, mr.alcheng

hahaha, that's funny but no. it's their water channeling technology called Uni-T. very effective.

ive driven my Z through pouring rain (i mean visibility was very bad) to test my DW's. they did very well, just not as good as S04's.

alcheng · 02-13-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hello, mr.alcheng

hahaha, that's funny but no. it's their water channeling technology called Uni-T. very effective.

ive driven my Z through pouring rain (i mean visibility was very bad) to test my DW's. they did very well, just not as good as S04's.

That's good to know, cos I have to decide which tires to match with the 19 wheels that I ordered, treadwear is also a factor cos the Z is my DD in summer and I drove about 100km(60miles) more or less per day.

BTW, tracking number for the CAI has been issued. YEA!!!!

02-13-2012, 12:30 PM	#1504 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Yah, in my experience MB replacements in laptops are pretty straightforward. It shouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes tops. Good luck! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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