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Old 06-21-2012, 06:37 PM
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let me get yall opinion on something.... today at work boss man called me over asking if i would be willing to swap hours.... (i just changed from 10a-7p to 7a-4p) to 5a-2p. i wouldnt have to wake any earlier, i already get up at 4 to work out so i will really just be changing my workout to after work.. my initial thinking is that wooo hooo i will have a good part of the afternoon to chill at pool or do whatever. another plus is that i wont have to be on call for work ever again, however by doing doing that it takes some OT money out of pocket (at least 7 hours every 8 weeks or so), but part of me is like work at 5 in the morning F that
Old 06-21-2012, 06:51 PM
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Well if you're up at 4am anyway and live next to work I'd say do it. It's actually better for your body to workout mid day anyway. More daylight to do stuff is always nice. Only 7 hours lost over a 2 month period? In my world that's nothing, but I work 70 hours a week so it's different.

Ultimately it's up to you. If it allows an easier/better lifestyle then go for it. Never being on call again is a big plus as well.
Old 06-21-2012, 07:48 PM
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So it's about that time when I ask around for that special inspection place...
Old 06-22-2012, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by StuLax18
So it's about that time when I ask around for that special inspection place...
window tint or exhaust...... what are you needing them to overlook?

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Old 06-22-2012, 04:56 AM
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Let me guess - A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT? because of exhaust?

No?
Old 06-22-2012, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by AcidJake75
Let me guess - A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT? because of exhaust?

No?
Because of lots of things haha. If it was only due to the HFC's I would have just taken care of it by now.

Without getting into it too much, I have a different ECU ROM flashed onto mine and apparently my exact vehicle is rare for used ECU's.
Old 06-22-2012, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
swapped out my S-Tech's for Eibach Pro-Kit tonight, right now there are sitting about a quarter inch lower but what i am really liking is the increased stiffness..... less body roll and to me feels like a more solid ride. cant wait to see what it looks like after they settle. after looking at my tires when we had them off (at wear indicators on rear) i will be getting new ones soon since my inspection due next month. i will be going wider all around, right now i am stretched some and the curve on the shoulder of the tire is giving the illusion of more gap then there truly is. it got too dark to get a pic tonight but i will get one up tomorrow

Can't wait to see it Sat....what did you do with your S-Techs ?




Originally Posted by travlee9374
let me get yall opinion on something.... today at work boss man called me over asking if i would be willing to swap hours.... (i just changed from 10a-7p to 7a-4p) to 5a-2p. i wouldnt have to wake any earlier, i already get up at 4 to work out so i will really just be changing my workout to after work.. my initial thinking is that wooo hooo i will have a good part of the afternoon to chill at pool or do whatever. another plus is that i wont have to be on call for work ever again, however by doing doing that it takes some OT money out of pocket (at least 7 hours every 8 weeks or so), but part of me is like work at 5 in the morning F that
I would take the swap if you don't mind sacrificing the OT hours....I always liked to work out toward the end of the day myself personally.....now I just don't work out !

I would love to have that much time everyday I get off to get stuff done.
Old 06-22-2012, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by AllstarE4
Well if you're up at 4am anyway and live next to work I'd say do it. It's actually better for your body to workout mid day anyway. More daylight to do stuff is always nice. Only 7 hours lost over a 2 month period? In my world that's nothing, but I work 70 hours a week so it's different.

Ultimately it's up to you. If it allows an easier/better lifestyle then go for it. Never being on call again is a big plus as well.
I agree knock out the 5-2, I had a 6-3 shift before I moved here and I loved it. I also agree about the workout. Better for your body to do work outs toward the end of the day to increase stamina among other things

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So it's about that time when I ask around for that special inspection place...
I had 2 hookups and both got shut down
Old 06-22-2012, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
Can't wait to see it Sat....what did you do with your S-Techs ?

I would take the swap if you don't mind sacrificing the OT hours....I always liked to work out toward the end of the day myself personally.....now I just don't work out !

I would love to have that much time everyday I get off to get stuff done.
i still have them, a buddy in lubbock is trying to decide if he wants them, but he is younger and i almost guarantee he will be wanting a lower drop then they will give.
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Originally Posted by StuLax18
Because of lots of things haha. If it was only due to the HFC's I would have just taken care of it by now.

Without getting into it too much, I have a different ECU ROM flashed onto mine and apparently my exact vehicle is rare for used ECU's.
if anyone ever needs to borrow my exhaust to pass inspection, let me know. i have factory cats and full factory exhaust

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Old 06-22-2012, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
if anyone ever needs to borrow my exhaust to pass inspection, let me know. i have factory cats and full factory exhaust
yep - its chillin in my garage...Im using it to pass inspection.. Im 6 mos over due..
Old 06-22-2012, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by AcidJake75
yep - its chillin in my garage...Im using it to pass inspection.. Im 6 mos over due..
i will grab the y pipe and mid pipe from my mothers house this weekend
Old 06-22-2012, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by AcidJake75
yep - its chillin in my garage...Im using it to pass inspection.. Im 6 mos over due..
Will that fit on your Z ?

He has an '08 and yours is an '05 right ?

I thought the Cats & Y-pipes were different.
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cats - you are correct - they wont fit.. Y-pipes fit - you just have to remove some plastic and plugs right up.. im just slapping on the catback and hope they cant tell its not connected to anything...

LMAO
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is it 4 yet!!!!!!
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here are some pics with new springs, just put on last night so obviously not settled
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Old 06-22-2012, 02:21 PM
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Nice drop, love the wheels...what springs did you go with?
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Originally Posted by JaE35z
Nice drop, love the wheels...what springs did you go with?
eibach pro-kit. i think once they settle and i get wider tires (current ones stretched some) i will make the gap smaller
Old 06-22-2012, 03:34 PM
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FrIIdDAy!
Old 06-22-2012, 03:36 PM
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I hope to get to check out your door handles one day - want to see how that stuff looks etc - car looks great


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