Subject	over the years that I've had my Z...
Posted by	ZEngineer on December 24, 2002 at 1:24 AM
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In Reply To	Sure - I just don't know if you can get it hot enough w/o posted by Scotts94z32 on December 24, 2002 at 01:20 AM
Message	because of various problems with the car, I've learned to weld, to work with electricals, to do body work and so on...I guess now every time something breaks, I look at it as an opportunity to learn a new trade! LOL I'm sure many here feel the same way.
Follow Ups	Damn curb jumped at me from no where! Some very painful pics - ZEngineer 01:09:01 12/24/02 OUCH :( (n/m) - ZLover4Life 01:13:46 12/24/02 and heating the Al would probably also lead to melting... - Scotts94z32 01:14:23 12/24/02 thanks, but thought it would be nice to fix myself (n/m) - ZEngineer 01:17:29 12/24/02 Sure - I just don't know if you can get it hot enough w/o - Scotts94z32 01:20:16 12/24/02 over the years that I've had my Z... - ZEngineer 01:24:55 12/24/02 very true, and very good trait to know how to do. No weldng - Scotts94z32 01:38:50 12/24/02 that sux! (n/m) - georgeu2000 18:26:51 12/24/02 Heating Al up with a torch is a pain - Marshall 03:25:35 12/24/02 Re: and heating the Al would probably also lead to melting... - Marshall 03:33:13 12/24/02 thanks for the good advice, but if I do decide to go ahead - ZEngineer 12:52:28 12/24/02 George - it's funny you say that about the impurities, b/c - Scotts94z32 13:28:35 12/24/02 1 step ahead of ya buddy... =) - ZEngineer 13:58:50 12/24/02 Re: 1 step ahead of ya buddy... =) - Marshall 14:15:11 12/24/02 Re: George - it's funny you say that about the impurities, b/c - Marshall 14:00:44 12/24/02 Re: thanks for the good advice, but if I do decide to go ahead - Marshall 13:48:48 12/24/02 yes, i was aware of the gimmick, was just commenting on it. - Scotts94z32 01:25:29 12/25/02 youch-that sucks-brings back bad memories! (n/m) - Wagz 01:27:33 12/24/02 I feel for you. and are those blitz 03's. (n/m) - wthreez 01:29:00 12/24/02 no, those are made by ADR wheels I belive... - ZEngineer 01:39:51 12/24/02 Those are Advans for sure...not Blitz-03s... :) (n/m) - Heavenscent 07:25:00 12/24/02 Advans or an ADR knockoff...def NOT Blitz 03s (n/m) - stupidfast [ ///M Power ] 11:32:50 12/24/02 it says Advan Model 5s right in the post. (n/m) - sbsTT(MD) 11:46:11 12/24/02 man that sucks - TelZX 01:43:16 12/24/02 I'm glad this happened before the car was to be stored =) - ZEngineer 01:45:49 12/24/02 That's nothing...I had the same problem and... - TheTwinZ 01:53:56 12/24/02 That's probably a $100 repair out here. Good luck! (n/m) - SeedyROM 02:03:41 12/24/02 that's it? I've been losing sleep over 100$??? LOL (n/m) - ZEngineer 02:07:02 12/24/02 Well it can vary, but>>> - SeedyROM 02:14:18 12/24/02 Thanks Seedy, I've been looking for a DIY with no luck... (n/m) - ZEngineer 02:16:36 12/24/02 Yeah, that's one DIY I won't do. It's almost an artform - SeedyROM 02:28:23 12/24/02 What size and type of tires are those? - sebring1970 03:07:52 12/24/02 18" x 8" front and 8.5" back (n/m) - ZEngineer 12:54:12 12/24/02 I was wondering more about the tires than the wheels. (n/m) - sebring1970 11:28:48 12/25/02 oh sorry, those are Yokohama Parada SpecII 225/35ZR18 (n/m) - ZEngineer 04:16:36 12/26/02 thats like how i bend my 280z rims. SAD.... (n/m) - Z. 03:52:22 12/24/02 Arggghhh!!! - Heavenscent 05:24:56 12/24/02 I looks fixable don't do it yor self, better off paying (n/m) - Cap927 06:50:15 12/24/02 Sorry man, good luck with the BFH tool and a torch. - Milo (San Antonio, TX.) 09:10:57 12/24/02 Autoweek Mag advert lists hi-end wheel restoration shops (n/m) - Gordo 93TT NYC 09:24:48 12/24/02 Wheel Wizard can fix it cheap. - TN_Cobalt_TT 10:14:58 12/24/02 OUCH!! thats sucks dude...email genic, maybe he can give - sbsTT(MD) 11:43:11 12/24/02 P. Jacques in Vercheres will fix this easily....about 40 min - Oppaman Z 13:24:17 12/24/02 I wont go anywhere without checking with you 1st =) - ZEngineer 14:01:39 12/24/02
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