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Old May 7, 2017 | 07:33 AM
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Wish I was there.. damn cold..
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Old May 7, 2017 | 07:40 AM
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Greg, it was so nice that I wouldn't mind going back. We'll have to get another group to go.
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Old May 17, 2017 | 02:11 PM
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This fuggin weather.... good for trees and grass.

I want to wash and wax the Z again, but I hate doing it in weather like this.
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Old May 18, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
This fuggin weather.... good for trees and grass.

I want to wash and wax the Z again, but I hate doing it in weather like this.
we got pounded pretty good with rain. putting our transplanting on hold for a couple days.

the rain days aren't all bad. they gave me a chance to get the car back on the road. I had it out today for about an hour. Longest drive (shake down) since the motor/turbos were put back in. One slight fuel leak on a fitting, but half a turn on a wrench sorted it. just have to keep watching everything for a few hundred miles, but the car feels really good. I hate to even say how good it feels. I am keeping it under 10 psi right now, so nothing more than maybe 2/3 throttle and really keeping it under 5500 rpms, but it pulls like a freight train.

It feels the most sorted it has ever felt. really feeling confident it is going to make good power
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Old May 19, 2017 | 03:55 AM
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That's good to hear. I'm looking forward to seeing you and the car and one of our meets this summer.
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Old May 21, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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Got the garage cleaned up to fit two cars and my mower. Found a few minutes to put my lower lip on. Cannot wait to get my new garage up. Be nice to have a little room to breathe with everything

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Old May 22, 2017 | 03:39 AM
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I thought you kept your cars on your farm in that pole barn.
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Old May 22, 2017 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
I thought you kept your cars on your farm in that pole barn.
I could see how you thought that being that I only had them down there when they were being worked on or fixed (and obviously for winter storage). My z seems to need a lot of work . when up and running properly, I keep them at my house. In the summer, there isn't room at the farm . maybe on the hoist there is, but really not a good place for them to be when we are in full farm mode.

when my new garage is up I'll have more than enough space.... well at least till I fill it up with crap. I always have winter projects going on for the house. This year it was the back entry way and closet. Anyway doing work out of the existing garage keeps momma's car out in the elements which isn't making her any happier with me.

for now, I squeeze what I can into what I have.
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Old May 22, 2017 | 02:54 PM
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Speaking of home projects, when I get back from my vacay I'll need to start tearing into the bathroom and tile it to be clean and indestructible.
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Old May 31, 2017 | 06:47 AM
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out of curiosity, what do yall think I could get for selling a 2005 Z, with an engine that just started knocking?

Asking for a friend.....no I'm not, I ****ed my engine
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Old May 31, 2017 | 02:58 PM
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ruh roh...



Some people will pay for the Z and then have deep pockets to rebuild.
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Old May 31, 2017 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Scuba13
out of curiosity, what do yall think I could get for selling a 2005 Z, with an engine that just started knocking?

Asking for a friend.....no I'm not, I ****ed my engine
Scuba who are you again?? Your screen name is familiar but describe your z
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Old May 31, 2017 | 06:05 PM
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Why do people do this?

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d...156675785.html
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Old May 31, 2017 | 06:06 PM
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Do people not think before posting ads to sell their car?

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/c...156639661.html
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by silverbullet_Z
Scuba who are you again?? Your screen name is familiar but describe your z
2005, Black on Black on Black. Rohanna wheels in the back, shitty "drag" wheels on the front (long story) no window tint, no front plate. I'm also the guy with the handle bar mustache you may have seen walking around at meets.



ok, now also, looking at engines. I believe my car to have a build date of 09/04. The engines I'm seeing for sale on one site state """ (3.5L, VIN A, 4th digit, VQ35DE), Without 35th Anniversary; from 11/04""" My car is not an anniversary edition btw. With this engine work? Otherwise my usual mechanic is talking north of $3000 for an engine from a junkyard they trust

(link for ease here: http://www.buyusedengine.com/used_en...&search=Search)




and hopefully a pic of my car for recognition yall
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Old Jun 1, 2017 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scuba13
2005, Black on Black on Black. Rohanna wheels in the back, shitty "drag" wheels on the front (long story) no window tint, no front plate. I'm also the guy with the handle bar mustache you may have seen walking around at meets.



ok, now also, looking at engines. I believe my car to have a build date of 09/04. The engines I'm seeing for sale on one site state """ (3.5L, VIN A, 4th digit, VQ35DE), Without 35th Anniversary; from 11/04""" My car is not an anniversary edition btw. With this engine work? Otherwise my usual mechanic is talking north of $3000 for an engine from a junkyard they trust

(link for ease here: http://www.buyusedengine.com/used_en...&search=Search)




and hopefully a pic of my car for recognition yall

depending on mileage and without seeing it in person.... 3,000 would be my guess
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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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Started my little painting project about 4 months ago and today she's finally finished

I'll try and get some better pics soon
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 05:21 AM
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Not bad. be sure to post some hi-res pics.
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 05:28 AM
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Got a claybar kit yesterday, given to me by a friend. I plan on using it soon to see if I can get those pesky "things" off the paint.
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 05:29 AM
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Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois , Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa
Can't believe this regional section covers that many states but hardly anyone posts. I guess social media has really flourished and taken over.
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