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Old 07-09-2015, 04:05 AM
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So get your Z's ready for July 25th. We're going to do a group meet and cruise. Some of us need to meet and plan this out.
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Originally Posted by silverbullet_Z
Holy **** welcome back Dale! Details on new ride?? I think you're one of the few to go from a HR to a DE lol
It's good to be back

The new ride is an '03 touring model, It's a single owner car, and they definitely kept it in great shape, it's 100% stock, unmolested. I would have gone with and HR, but I got a decent deal on this one.

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Reintroduce yourself?
If you insist, Dave.

I'm Dale, I'm from St. Cloud. I've owned two 350z's previously and now I'm on my 3rd, I can't wait for the modding to begin....again
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Welcome back, Dale. You're still up there in the boonies?

Sounds like you got a really rare find. Unmolested Z's that are taken care of are like unicorns.

So I talked to the guy that Aaron recommended for PDR work. The guy opened up shop next to Raymond Auto Body in St Paul, and he's booked out for weeks if not more than a month.
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Welcome back, Dale. You're still up there in the boonies?

Sounds like you got a really rare find. Unmolested Z's that are taken care of are like unicorns.

So I talked to the guy that Aaron recommended for PDR work. The guy opened up shop next to Raymond Auto Body in St Paul, and he's booked out for weeks if not more than a month.
I can't wait that long.....
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Did he mention anything about a group deal?
Old 07-11-2015, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Welcome back, Dale. You're still up there in the boonies?

Sounds like you got a really rare find. Unmolested Z's that are taken care of are like unicorns.

So I talked to the guy that Aaron recommended for PDR work. The guy opened up shop next to Raymond Auto Body in St Paul, and he's booked out for weeks if not more than a month.
with the recent hail, I believe he brought in chasers to handle the workload. I doubt you will find any decent PDR person not busy for the next few weeks
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The guy did mention group deals and wanting to get involved with our group. He wanted to host a party at his shop.
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Had fun tubing on Cannon River today. Man, I got crispy. Well, darker anyway.


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Got my new wedding ring that I ordered. Looks pretty cool.
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Brandon's been working a lot, which is good. The kid has so much energy, though. Wears me out. Had a good 8 hour day and is not at a robotics meet at the HS.

I'm ready to go to bed...
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Holy chit, I made a bad choice just now.














Opened a can of Grain Belt and started drinking. gag!
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
Holy chit, I made a bad choice just now.


Opened a can of Grain Belt and started drinking. gag!
You just described my experience every time I've had a beer.
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lol sorry Ryan, that sucks.

Beer is better than water because of all the nutrients.
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Not sure if I'll have my car by this weekend seems like at the earliest will be this Friday night. There was a delay at the machine shop so took a little longer than they expected. If everything goes good they should get the motor back tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by silverbullet_Z
Not sure if I'll have my car by this weekend seems like at the earliest will be this Friday night. There was a delay at the machine shop so took a little longer than they expected. If everything goes good they should get the motor back tomorrow.
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OK, Trans Am gone in the name of LOVE, PROFITS taken, was a helluva gal true machined piece of project heaven beauty build./empathy

SOLICITING advice---My Enkei Rs055r's order and subsequent tires fell through.
18 x 9.5's, where and how...ordering soon bc I NEED FKN TIRES BAD, and may as well buy new RIMS too lol....suggestions?
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sad day on the TA... love those cars
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Originally Posted by Stock2Autocrozz
OK, Trans Am gone in the name of LOVE, PROFITS taken, was a helluva gal true machined piece of project heaven beauty build./empathy

SOLICITING advice---My Enkei Rs055r's order and subsequent tires fell through.
18 x 9.5's, where and how...ordering soon bc I NEED FKN TIRES BAD, and may as well buy new RIMS too lol....suggestions?
Gonna stagger them or 9.5 all around?
What style do you like?
How much do ya wanna spend?

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Yup I always run square 18x9.5; the prices seem to all be the same for the Enkeis I want as stated above; I just want a dealer who ACTUALLY has them in stock and will get them to me ASAP...I am debating switching up tires though, may try the Nitto's or,,,?
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Alright guys. I hope some of you have time for a little GTG and cruise today. I posted it up on FB, but I'll update here too.

We're meeting at the DCTC parking lot and hoping to leave around 10am. Meet at the east parking lot near the overflow parking for the auto crossers.

We'll drive to Prescott, WI and head south on hwy 35. From there, we'll go exploring.


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