What did you do with your Z today III

Fire · 05-25-2012, 06:00 PM

BRB have to step across the street and get some alcohol and something to snack on tonight.

Pintsize725 · 05-25-2012, 06:17 PM

Anyone own the 370z work shirt? I'm wondering how big the sizes are?

Fire · 05-25-2012, 06:28 PM

Back. Sorry Pint no work shirt.

Bucketlist2012 · 05-25-2012, 06:37 PM

I am about to throw up...

I planned on getting ready in the next few months so if the property came on the market, I would be ready..

It comes on the market Tuesday...

I am not ready...

Fire · 05-25-2012, 06:38 PM

I have to say the Bud Light Platinum is smoooth.

happytheman · 05-25-2012, 06:38 PM

Anybody know how to tell the difference between an engine backfire and a popping exhaust? My FI TDX exhaust has been popping three or four times when I shut down the engine for the last two days.

Fire · 05-25-2012, 06:39 PM

That sux Bucket. Are you close to being where you want to be?

onzedge · 05-25-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

I hear where your coming from Mr. Onzedge. I respect that you have been sober almost 12 years, congrats! Im a bit of a booze hound myself. Although I dont abuse it near as much or as hard as I used to I still have a few beers every night after work usually, a few more on the weekends. My father actually passed from alcohol abuse so its totally in my blood. I hope there comes a day when I can completely dry out, or at least keep it to a social drink once in awhile. I know there are some people that cant even have one or they go off the deep end. I used to be like that and still kinda am in a party situation on occasion. Again, I commend you on being able to kick the habit. It was easy for me to quit smoking after doing it for about 8 years but booze is a dif story. To me its hard to beat a few drinks after a long day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire

I count myself very lucky that I don't have an addictive personality. I drank way too much at times in the Marines and did my share of partying in high school. Strange it is called that (high school) cause that is what I was most of the time LOL. This was in the mid 80's. I only drink a little bit now and don't smoke the herbage at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

Mr Onzedge.. Congrats on no more drinking... Will power is something that you have...Good Job..

Alchemy..I totally understand..I needed to drink after a long day at work, slaving to get two days work done every day...I need an outlet, and the beer and the Herb was my release.

I also sadly more than 12 years ago, had a run of Meth that I am not proud of..12 years clean...The devil had a hold on me...My will power was stronger..

I would not be successful now had I stayed on the deadly course.. I am lucky in many ways...

And Fire, you sound like you got it together...We all got too high at one time or another..

Remember boys and girls..The Past does not equal the future.

We control our future...

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Very well put, Mr. Bucket. I used to smoke cigs and drink much more back in my late teens, early twenties.

I quit smoking cold turkey, so I also know a bit about willpower. And I don't drink much at all nowadays.

I am not sure how much will-power came into play in my case. I had a simple choice to make back then -- continue on my path and "live" maybe another year, or get sober and try to fix the train wreck my life had become. It's hard to explain, but in a flash, I knew I had to try the latter. Perhaps it was willpower at first, perhaps it was divine inspiration -- I don't know.

I have been doing this a while and I am around a great many different kind of people -- sober, not sober, trying to get and stay sober -- lots of folks. Some people wonder if they have an issue with it and the simple answer is this: only each individual can make that determination. Most believe that you need to hit a bottom of some kind before you will make the effort and for each person that bottom is different. For some it's a DUI, a divorce, loss of a job, friends' nagging or whatever.

I think back to what it was like for me and it was what you could call a living hell. You can’t quit and you can’t keep going. Slowing down meant seizures and trips to the ER due to withdrawal and continuing meant another step closer to doom. Whenever I feel a little sorry for myself nowadays, I take a breath and remember where I was and suddenly today’s issues seem a little insignificant. I am smiling right now as I write this because it is making me remember that each day in the last almost 12 years is a freebie and I have done a great deal with them.

I began this new chapter in my life with a huge mess and it would have been easier to chuck it in. I had 2 suspensions on my driver’s license, no car anyway (except for a non-running 240z stashed at a storage yard), a no-bail warrant for my arrest, no job, all my stuff crammed in a 10 X 10 storage unit that I prepaid for 3 months, no friends, an alienated family and kids, literally 6 dollars in cash plus a change jar, tens of thousands worth of debt and no permanent place to live. Despite all that, I knew it was worth doing what I am still doing.
Today, I have an excellent credit rating, I owe no one (except a small amount on the mortgage, a decent job that pays well for some reason, nice side work teaching, nice cars, my kids who are my friends, and not too much BS in most parts of my life. Maybe most importantly is that I am married to a wonderful, smart woman who knows all about me and loves me anyway.

I apologize if this is too personal or too much off-topic. I have no clue why I even started this. But if you read it, thanks. You are all pretty great guys and gals.
Oh yeah, I pushed the heck out of my Z on the way home from the office today – always within posted speed limits, of course. The Super Sports do love their exercise sessions.

Have a great day everyone and it you are travelling this weekend – watch out for the idiots and don’t be one of them.

onzedge has written

Fire · 05-25-2012, 06:40 PM

Back fire can be thru the carb/induction. But I think alot of people call any popping usually caused by ignition timing a backfire.

Fire · 05-25-2012, 06:47 PM

Onze congrats on your straightening out of your life. My family has been hit very hard by alcohol and drug addiction. My nephew was 18 when he was driving drunk and taking drugs. He wrecked his car and was severely brain damaged. He "lived" for about 15 years as a vegetable at home being taken care of by his mother before he died. His brother is an alcoholic and doesn't wort. He is "disabled" with "back" problems which are actually drinking problem.

Alchemy · 05-25-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Very well put, Mr. Bucket. I used to smoke cigs and drink much more back in my late teens, early twenties.

I quit smoking cold turkey, so I also know a bit about willpower. And I don't drink much at all nowadays.

Cold turkey smoking quitter myself. Threw a half pack of Newports in the trash and never looked back. It was super easy for me for some reason.

Fire · 05-25-2012, 06:55 PM

Their father was a mess. He was an Ex-Marine that served during Vietnam. He came back unhurt and immediately got a job with the phone company. They sent him to electrician school and he became a certified electrician. He was drinking and quit his job with them. He then got a job with the cable company and quit that also due to drinking. He was married and abusive to his wife. He divorced and moved to Las Vegas. He got a job working for Winn Enterprises( I don't think it was called that then though). He did electrical surveillance install in the first casino. He was put in charge of the install in the second casino and was promoted to the head electrical surveillance tech for all of Winn Enterprises. He got remarried and was leading the high life. He quit his job due to drinking. Moved back to NY, lived off his mother and SS. She died and 6 months later he died at 56 in a one room apartment. A 12" black and white TV and a bag of clothes.

Fire · 05-25-2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Cold turkey smoking quitter myself. Threw a half pack of Newports in the trash and never looked back. It was super easy for me for some reason.

That is when being a quitter is a good thing. Congrats.

Alchemy · 05-25-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I am not sure how much will-power came into play in my case. I had a simple choice to make back then -- continue on my path and "live" maybe another year, or get sober and try to fix the train wreck my life had become. It's hard to explain, but in a flash, I knew I had to try the latter. Perhaps it was willpower at first, perhaps it was divine inspiration -- I don't know.

I have been doing this a while and I am around a great many different kind of people -- sober, not sober, trying to get and stay sober -- lots of folks. Some people wonder if they have an issue with it and the simple answer is this: only each individual can make that determination. Most believe that you need to hit a bottom of some kind before you will make the effort and for each person that bottom is different. For some it's a DUI, a divorce, loss of a job, friends' nagging or whatever.

I think back to what it was like for me and it was what you could call a living hell. You can’t quit and you can’t keep going. Slowing down meant seizures and trips to the ER due to withdrawal and continuing meant another step closer to doom. Whenever I feel a little sorry for myself nowadays, I take a breath and remember where I was and suddenly today’s issues seem a little insignificant. I am smiling right now as I write this because it is making me remember that each day in the last almost 12 years is a freebie and I have done a great deal with them.

I began this new chapter in my life with a huge mess and it would have been easier to chuck it in. I had 2 suspensions on my driver’s license, no car anyway (except for a non-running 240z stashed at a storage yard), a no-bail warrant for my arrest, no job, all my stuff crammed in a 10 X 10 storage unit that I prepaid for 3 months, no friends, an alienated family and kids, literally 6 dollars in cash plus a change jar, tens of thousands worth of debt and no permanent place to live. Despite all that, I knew it was worth doing what I am still doing.
Today, I have an excellent credit rating, I owe no one (except a small amount on the mortgage, a decent job that pays well for some reason, nice side work teaching, nice cars, my kids who are my friends, and not too much BS in most parts of my life. Maybe most importantly is that I am married to a wonderful, smart woman who knows all about me and loves me anyway.

I apologize if this is too personal or too much off-topic. I have no clue why I even started this. But if you read it, thanks. You are all pretty great guys and gals.
Oh yeah, I pushed the heck out of my Z on the way home from the office today – always within posted speed limits, of course. The Super Sports do love their exercise sessions.

Have a great day everyone and it you are travelling this weekend – watch out for the idiots and don’t be one of them.

onzedge has written

Again, a great deal of respect for you sir

What a life change, amazing. I dont think I would ever let it consume me that hard. Sounds like you did go through hell for awhile, but it seems you came out ok

You are one of my fav people on the forum sir, a genuinely nice guy. Im very happy that you could pull yourself out of that slump and come out on top. If you didnt I wouldnt have half the rep I have

ohmikegod · 05-25-2012, 07:02 PM

Got my tints finally done, although wasn't done today but this week.

05-25-2012, 06:00 PM	#6931 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	BRB have to step across the street and get some alcohol and something to snack on tonight. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 06:17 PM	#6932 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	Anyone own the 370z work shirt? I'm wondering how big the sizes are? __________________ Tracie

05-25-2012, 06:28 PM	#6933 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Back. Sorry Pint no work shirt. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 06:37 PM	#6934 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	I am about to throw up... I planned on getting ready in the next few months so if the property came on the market, I would be ready.. It comes on the market Tuesday... I am not ready... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

05-25-2012, 06:38 PM	#6935 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	I have to say the Bud Light Platinum is smoooth. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 06:38 PM	#6936 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Anybody know how to tell the difference between an engine backfire and a popping exhaust? My FI TDX exhaust has been popping three or four times when I shut down the engine for the last two days. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

05-25-2012, 06:39 PM	#6937 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	That sux Bucket. Are you close to being where you want to be? __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 06:40 PM	#6939 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Back fire can be thru the carb/induction. But I think alot of people call any popping usually caused by ignition timing a backfire. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 06:47 PM	#6940 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Onze congrats on your straightening out of your life. My family has been hit very hard by alcohol and drug addiction. My nephew was 18 when he was driving drunk and taking drugs. He wrecked his car and was severely brain damaged. He "lived" for about 15 years as a vegetable at home being taken care of by his mother before he died. His brother is an alcoholic and doesn't wort. He is "disabled" with "back" problems which are actually drinking problem. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 06:55 PM	#6942 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Their father was a mess. He was an Ex-Marine that served during Vietnam. He came back unhurt and immediately got a job with the phone company. They sent him to electrician school and he became a certified electrician. He was drinking and quit his job with them. He then got a job with the cable company and quit that also due to drinking. He was married and abusive to his wife. He divorced and moved to Las Vegas. He got a job working for Winn Enterprises( I don't think it was called that then though). He did electrical surveillance install in the first casino. He was put in charge of the install in the second casino and was promoted to the head electrical surveillance tech for all of Winn Enterprises. He got remarried and was leading the high life. He quit his job due to drinking. Moved back to NY, lived off his mother and SS. She died and 6 months later he died at 56 in a one room apartment. A 12" black and white TV and a bag of clothes. __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

05-25-2012, 07:02 PM	#6945 (permalink)
ohmikegod Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose Age: 34 Posts: 96 Drives: 2012 PW 370z S/T/N Rep Power: 13	Got my tints finally done, although wasn't done today but this week.

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