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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Sup guys just checking in been working on the new house. I don't usually drink pop but I got one for lunch just a minute ago and just spilled it all over a new tie
I can't picture you wearing any tie except for that pink bowtie you keep in the closet.
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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I am not 100% sure on the thermostat, but it is an easy/cheap replacement. Does your car take longer than usual to get up to temp?

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Temp sensor
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No longer than usual to heat up. And it does not matter of its on auto or the fan so im out of ideas...
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Does anyone paint things?

I want to make my plenum chrome..

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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Does anyone paint things?

I want to make my plenum chrome..


just take it off and start polishing. You really can't paint it like that
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Is polishing just like sanding? I never really understood how they do it like that...
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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Is polishing just like sanding? I never really understood how they do it like that...
Dude, that is unbelievably hard and time consuming, hence the expense of having it done. I want mine polished but am afraid to pay the $200-$300 for it. I think there's a member on here that does it locally or has a connection.

I've also heard that you can get it powdercoated to look polished. I have a thread on Tech that explains it.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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I still go with my original idea of Powder Coating it in High Gloss Super Chrome finish. It gives the polished look without having to do all the work. I have spoken with a few powdercoaters and they tell me with two coats even my rough stock plenum will be smooth. It is much easier/faster to do the powdercoat. Plus with polished metal you have to seal it....cant just leave it in a raw polished state.
There's a thread about this with links.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Hey everyone im new to the MN Z community... Is there a place that we meet ocasionally?
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Welcome. I'm not in Mn anymore but these are a great bunch of guys. Just keep checking out this section and you will see when they meet up.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Hey everyone im new to the MN Z community... Is there a place that we meet ocasionally?
Yep, we do meet. Welcome to the community. It's probably too late for a get together this month, but I'm thinking we should do something in January.
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Welcome. I'm not in Mn anymore but these are a great bunch of guys. Just keep checking out this section and you will see when they meet up.
It's not the same w/o you, Steve.

BTW, my super was with me when you called yesterday. We were looking for a target, if you know what I mean.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Well I store my Z in the winter since i have a backup / winter car. But ill keep my eye posted on the thread. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys soon
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackstand
Well I store my Z in the winter since i have a backup / winter car. But ill keep my eye posted on the thread. Looking forward to meeting some of you guys soon
I want to have an evening weekday meet or a weekend lunch meet in January. Keep your eyes open for that.

One of my bosses lives in Chaska. Any good restaurants out that way for a meet? Or we could centralize it for others.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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yeah lets get something going! i met up with a couple of volvo guys at ikea and it just wasn't the same. lets get this thing rolling!
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I agree, Andrew! Let's start planning for a big meet in January!
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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yeah lets get something going! i met up with a couple of volvo guys at ikea and it just wasn't the same. lets get this thing rolling!
Andrew... still looking to get that gas tank deal done?
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Zivman
Andrew... still looking to get that gas tank deal done?
yeah i want to get it done but i've been super busy with school and stuff! not sure how well i would get over there right now in the snow but I have all of January off so let me know when you are free! any progress on the honda???
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Originally Posted by andrew350z
yeah lets get something going! i met up with a couple of volvo guys at ikea and it just wasn't the same. lets get this thing rolling!
There is an MN volvo club?

Im settin up a meet for people with full size chevys so i can take my moms truck to it
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Phucking snow.... oh, well. What did I expect? At least I have 2 snowboards.
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by andrew350z
yeah i want to get it done but i've been super busy with school and stuff! not sure how well i would get over there right now in the snow but I have all of January off so let me know when you are free! any progress on the honda???

basically ready for paint. Brother told me this weekend, but that was if he could get the chevelle done.... which was reliant on finding an enclosed trailer to haul it with.... which should happen this coming week..

Long story short, hoping to have it painted by xmas

I am redoing my masterbath this week, and my dad comes back into town on the 16th. We need to wrap up some business BS, so probably after new yrs will be the first time I have available - you off for J-term?
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