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    ITB Fuel questions

    in Gen III & IV Chevy V8Z Tech Board

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    Okay, so I'm looking into getting my fuel system stuff. With that said my budget is on the low side nowadays and was looking at jegs fuel pump kits. I have a couple of questions though:

     

    1) With my extrudabody ITB's can I run a returnless system while my fuel cell has a return on it?

     

    2) The kit in question is this (part #555-100805) http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/100805/10002/-1?parentProductId=761038

     

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    Will this kit be sufficient enough? Sorry I'm really a newb when it comes to fuel system stuff and most searching people only use the in-tank setups or the +$1000 setups which I can't afford anymore. I just want to get the thing on the road now.

     

    Thanks for the input and feedback!

    Feedback on a new site

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    The website is okay. I think he needs to focus a little more on his website layout and navigation. I know he's trying to offer a product, but having a "splash" page describing the site, the product, etc. I think would be better than a direct link to the products page. It seems he's new to website creation just based off of the look and feel of it. And if he's not a website designer or have a fair amount of experience tell him to switch to something like wordpress or weebly or wix. The reason I say this is because it helps make the website look professional vs. a kid selling shirts in the backyard. Last but not least he should offer a gimmick (i.e. group buy, discounts for forwarding to friends, etc.)

     

    Just my .02

    Jobs, Franchises, Employment. Help!

    in Non Tech Board

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    i was out of work a couple of years ago and ended up working in iraq as a contractor .i worked as a mechanic on military vehicles.i worked at ford dealers for years.after iraq the i got a job for a company as a factory service tech for street sweepers.unless you want to compete with illegal aliens forget about the auto repair business.since my job involves government it is slowing down-they arent buying new equipment.i might be headed back to the sandbox again.but i will probably never work on cars again-there isnt any money in it.fleet work on trucks and construction equipment pays much better.

     

    I know what you mean. Unfortunately I don't really have the skills to be an ASE mechanic, went through some classes but never got the certification. I'm just tired of looking at jobs, its constantly daunting, which isn't fun. Just kinda stuck without having a degree, but can't afford to go to school full time to get it. Quite the stuck in between situations. Oh well I suppose, thanks for the feedback guys.

    Car PC

    in Interior

    Posted

    Looks pretty straight forward. Check out Dereks' custom dash. He has a liliput screen in his Z. Looks pretty good. 12" seems like it be a little on the large side, but with a custom dash you can even out the proportions. if you don't mind me asking what is that CarPC running you? Not including the screen. Just curious I build PC's on the side and depending on price you could probably build it yourself cheaper. Also I'd add more RAM than 1gb.

    Jobs, Franchises, Employment. Help!

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Thanks guys for the input. I'll have to check into the bread routes. My wife only has a year left if she stays at a CSU vs. at least 2 if she transfers out of state. We've talked about and weighed the her full time vs finish school in a year and economically speaking in the long term its better her finish in one year and then allows me to do school closer to full time. Again thanks for the input and I'm checking out David Ramsey right now!

    Jobs, Franchises, Employment. Help!

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Okay, so as everyone knows the economy sucks right now. I've been job searching since January all over CA and even into Colorado some with no avail. This is a somewhat multi-layered question(s).

     

    First, I've been looking at you tool delivery Franchise's (matco, snap-on, mac, etc.) or really any other franchise out there. I'm not looking for a career out of it, just something for 4-5 years allowing me to finish my Bachelors degree and support my wife's college. With all that being said does anyone out there have experience with these franchises? Finding Internet resources/reviews that are unbiased (not funded by said franchise) is very hard to do.

     

    Additionally if anyone out there has a job opening, as either an apprenticeship, intern, or full time employee and would like to help a fellow Hybridz'er out please let me know and I'll send you a resume. I'm finishing up my AS Degree in Industrial Technology: Automotive focus.

     

    Overall goals: Must make at least $15-20/hr to be able to support the household (living in Bakersfield, CA). I'd like for it to have it help future career placement in the Engineering field. Willing to relocate depending on what is available.

     

    Thank you Hybridz, for your time, considerations, and opinions.

    watanabe r type?? are they worth it??

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    Being a very speculative question, I'd say it depends on what "type" of S30 you're trying to build. As close to original "JDM" spec (for lack of better expression), or something more performance based, or something cost based. I like whats, they can really make the car look good. However, it seems like everyone is getting them nowadays. Cost wise FOR ME, it wasn't worth it. I spent half on my wheels (including having them powdercoated) and they're 17x9.5 and a 5" backspacing. Benefits of this is, I have a wider selection of tires available. Downside is well I don't have a JDM or "period correct" looking Z. Then again the price difference made me okay with that :D

     

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    Photo from 2009 Pokemon championships

    in Non Tech Board

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    The video is kind of sad. I'm not sure that Teenager is all there.

    At least his dad is spending time with him regardless if I find it interesting. To each his own.

    I like Z's he likes cards. At least his hobby is somewhat cheap. He's been to Hawaii. I've not done that!

     

    After watching the video it seems like he shows a lot of symptoms of autism and ADHD. I agree, the fact his father and him having something to share and travel with is awesome. I feel like an a*hole for laughing at the first picture. Props to the kid, probably brilliantly smart just can't communicate it.

    garage floor repairs/coatings

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Okay, so my dad recommends this product: Planet top x by mapie. He said its a water based and will dry in a couple hours and fill your chips no problem. Somewhere in Toronto they should carrying it, its an international company and pretty popular for carry all sizes, huge industrial to small garage quantities.

     

    After speaking with him, he said if you were willing to add more than 2" inches you could apply a top layer of concrete no problem. I don't know how big your garage is, but for about a single car garage you'd be looking at around $1k to have it poured, stained, and polished/sealed. Hope this helps!

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