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Old 11-07-2015, 05:24 PM
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Not for the z but I did the unthinkable, detuned and reduced power on my evo x.
Old 11-07-2015, 06:56 PM
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Started to drill/fit the apt nismo v2 bumper, got the mold for an antenna 'plug/cover', and started mocking up a cover for the jwt intake shield. Fun day~
Old 11-07-2015, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Got my car a home for the winter. And put it half up.




Now I get to watch magic mike xxl because my wifey helped me and couldn't have done it without her.
That's going to turn out really nice!
Old 11-08-2015, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jhc
That's going to turn out really nice!
Im a little worried my neighbors are going to hate me. Because of my ghetto garage but whatever car needs a hibernation hut. And I dont have the time (or motivation) for a real garage build right now.
Old 11-08-2015, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Im a little worried my neighbors are going to hate me. Because of my ghetto garage but whatever car needs a hibernation hut. And I dont have the time (or motivation) for a real garage build right now.
if you don't have an HOA.. then they can bite you
Old 11-08-2015, 12:03 PM
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Yeah I live in the small house at the end of the street that was built 50 years before all the others.. Im already the odd man out... But whatever at least the car will be covered. If I was more artistic I would paint something cool on the side.




It could look worse.
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Old 11-08-2015, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Yeah I live in the small house at the end of the street that was built 50 years before all the others.. Im already the odd man out... But whatever at least the car will be covered. If I was more artistic I would paint something cool on the side.




It could look worse.
Wow, that will do nicely!
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Old 11-08-2015, 02:53 PM
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Scraped the bejeezus out of the bottom, twice today. Thanks to the moron who lowered it (badly). Need OEM springs and shocks...
Old 11-08-2015, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Yeah I live in the small house at the end of the street that was built 50 years before all the others.. Im already the odd man out... But whatever at least the car will be covered. If I was more artistic I would paint something cool on the side.

It could look worse.
i would just make sure you clear the snow off the top of it so it doesn't get too heavy and collapse on the car

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Scraped the bejeezus out of the bottom, twice today. Thanks to the moron who lowered it (badly). Need OEM springs and shocks...
that is totally on you, you are the owner/driver now. either learn to drive a lowered car, or fix it
Old 11-08-2015, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
that is totally on you, you are the owner/driver now. either learn to drive a lowered car, or fix it
Gawrsh, thanks, captain obvious. Now off you go, snack on some more glass.
Old 11-08-2015, 04:40 PM
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you don't hear me complain if i scrap, captain oblivious
Old 11-08-2015, 04:44 PM
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Finally got around to prepping my Z for the inevitable winter storage routine. Ugh, it's so sad since I was really enjoying the cool driving weather.

I wiped down the inside as best I could, used Sonax wheel cleaner and realized I don't drive the Z enough, then washed and waxed her. First time ever using the buffer not only to apply the wax but to remove it.

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Old 11-08-2015, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
you don't hear me complain if i scrap, captain oblivious
No, I don't. Last time I looked in the mirror I didn't see you. Thank god for that.
Old 11-08-2015, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RWDBajan
No, I don't. Last time I looked in the mirror I didn't see you. Thank god for that.
because i am in front of you.....objects in mirror are losing
Old 11-08-2015, 05:20 PM
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Hey SmoothZ!! Your Z is incredibly well done! Very tastefully done! I'm jealous!
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Old 11-08-2015, 05:25 PM
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going to try and keep the snow off the top and going to keep the car and the snow blower in the ghetto garage for the winter.

I could have parked it in a real garage at a house like 10 miles away but I think im going to try and drive it every couple weeks. If the car was not in my driveway it would be a pain in the ***.

I staked that thing to the ground with 3 different types of stakes. Hope that bad boy doesn't fly away.
Old 11-08-2015, 05:28 PM
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Wheels look good SmoothZ!
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Old 11-08-2015, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RWDBajan
No, I don't. Last time I looked in the mirror I didn't see you. Thank god for that.
Don't be so sensitive, travlee likes to make sure our newbs can handle a comment or two without getting panties bunched.

@Smooth car is looking great!
Old 11-08-2015, 05:40 PM
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Looking good, Dave!
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Thanks, guys. I want to say that she's probably got about 64k miles and still gets a few nods around town. As long as we take good care of these cars and stay on top of things, the value can be measured in more than just money.
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