Alkorahil Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 I got to talk for a while with a guy with a 92 Hardbody 4X4 MT. It was red. Super clean engine bay and interior. I told him I was envious of his interior. He said he bought it new and it was garage kept. It was a nice change from the normal here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Sounds nice. ahardbody will read that and pine away for days of yore. Did it have an electric rear window? Oh, and whatever happened to the "2004 center panel" guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 We ended up getting the center panel guy to call us. He needed a console lid. I guess it is kind of a panel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 What a dweeb. I'm jealous of that Hardbody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Lid, panel; steering wheel, handbrake cable. PotAYto poTAHto, tomAYto, toMAHto. "I need a cushion for a 1999.5 model. Do you accept payment in gum?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 The nerve of some people........... this guy called for an alternator for his vehicle. Customer: Do you have an alternator for a Nismo 350z? Me: It is $400 plus $75.00 core. This is not a reman unit. Customer: Oh, Can you see if Autozone has it cheaper? Me: No. Customer: Oh ok well let me think about it. <hangs up> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 The nerve of some people........... this guy called for an alternator for his vehicle. Customer: Do you have an alternator for a Nismo 350z? Me: It is $400 plus $75.00 core. This is not a reman unit. Customer: Oh, Can you see if Autozone has it cheaper? Me: No. Customer: Oh ok well let me think about it. <hangs up> He has a 1000 unit/yr limited production car, with the sought after VQ35HR and he's calling auto zone???? I think its time Nissan start taking a leaf out of Ferrari's book, Permission required to own!!! Like when they released the ENZO. -Kyle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I don't know.. I think Ferrari made potential Enzo owners reqire to have owned "x" amount of Ferrari's before they were eligible. How many Sentra's should one own before being eligible before owning such Nippo gold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I don't know.. I think Ferrari made potential Enzo owners reqire to have owned "x" amount of Ferrari's before they were eligible. How many Sentra's should one own before being eligible before owning such Nippo gold? Thats true, (and was sort of banking on no one else knowing that!) But you have to have own either an F40 or an F50 before you were allowed to buy the Enzo, but my point still stands, there was a sorting process!! haha -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Ha! Ha! I am a bit of a super car fanatic but, couldn't remember the requirements. Those decade monuments that the Scuderia in Monticello let out into the public are real gems. I'll take mine in "arrest me" red please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 The nerve of some people........... this guy called for an alternator for his vehicle. Customer: Do you have an alternator for a Nismo 350z? Me: It is $400 plus $75.00 core. This is not a reman unit. Customer: Oh, Can you see if Autozone has it cheaper? Me: No. Customer: Oh ok well let me think about it. That is quite a jerk, verging on douche behavior. $10 says that he is part of the cellphone/millenial generation; you can tell with the self importance (my time is important, you do it for me) and inability to recognize importance/value (who cares, I'm just getting another one in 2 years be it phone or car or whatever). At the risk of sounding like an old fart, I grew up in a very affluent area quite a while ago and what you drove said a lot. Average people had average cars, but the Mercedes drivers were usually bankers or doctors with a house on the hill, BMW drivers were usually execs or business owners, sports car drivers were usually up and comming enthusiasts, etc. These days most twits view a car as an accessory, regardless if they can afford it or if it fits the rest of their reality. I see plenty of Mercedes, BMW, flashy sports/muscle cars and luxury SUVs parked at apartment buildings or in front of baren, trashy homes where it is obvious several people rent. Hell, I regularly see $50k cars driven by fairly young people sitting in line at the McD or Taco Hell drive through. Really? I've stopped being impressed by the majority of nice cars (last one was a 40 year old Citroen) unless it is something special; too many idiots that have nice things they don't appreciate there days and it has no bearing on reality or taste. I turn more heads in my modified WD21 than the CLS55 AMG down the street (owned by a 25 year old renter apparently)... /end rant B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) More goodies from the shop! This is a 2014 Nissan Altima that had been in a front end collision and repaired at a body shop across town, it appears they did a few shortcuts. The customer brought it in complaining that it would stall on her and act erratic. She had never looked under the hood of her car because THIS was very obvious to anyone who looked: Someone simply 'repaired' the main harness instead of replacing it after the collision. Remember: when it comes to cars, 'cheap' often costs more in the end. Edited May 28, 2014 by Alkorahil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 What? They all look connected... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Jesus H. Tap-dancing Christ what a mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 At least they didn't just twist them together and use electrical tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 And they are at least heat shrinkable ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 The connectors were messing with the signal to the ECU because the resistance was different. The lady also took pictures to show the insurance company. I am sure they will find that repair job interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 guess they didn't have enough solder ! "Sounds nice. ahardbody will read that and pine away for days of yore. Did it have an electric rear window?" Mine may have an electric rear window if I can get it installed one day (if it still works, it's been a while since it was installed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Jesus H. Tap-dancing Christ what a mess. I think Jake Blues would agree with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I think Jake Blues would agree with you. Nice! (You're showing your age a little ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice! (You're showing your age a little ) How would you know without showing yours? But ya I'm old. I'm so old I own Dan Aykroyd's father's 1960 Mercedes 220 SE. Straight 6 dual side draft Webers. Was a Mexican Diplomats car when new. Wood dash, sun roof, semi auto etc. It's been in my barn since 1985 if anybody wants it I could use the space... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Sa-weet!! I'm up there in age (a little) enough to appreciate that acquisition, albeit, I lack the funds for that prestigious kind of bling. Got any pics like to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I'd love to put up pics but my computor is lacking the ability. It is a true "barn find" though. It's been there since the early '80's and at the moment is the holder for my 16' canoe that is sitting on it's roof (with racks of course). It is for sale though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Coming back from lunch today, sitting at a stop light I saw a woman pop her hood, open a bottle of valvoline oil and pour it in her coolant overflow tank............ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 No! You have to be kidding... B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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