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MrRetep · 01-16-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ecjohnston

Ha, you have it better handled than most that I have talked to on the subject, so I think you are ahead of the curve. I bought new with the complete intentions of just driving it (yeah right haha) and having a car that was both fast and comfortable, needless to say, that didn't last long. You are correct, only thing I really ever have to do is put fuel in the thing, new tires and change the oil, other than that, it just goes. I refuse to go "cheap" just to be able to go fast and have to do it over again a few times. Not a problem, it's nice to talk to other people who understand it vs the people around me who think I'm insane.

What do you have for function built race cars if you don't mind me asking?

Exactly what I want. I agree on doing it right the first time even if it will cost an arm and a leg.

I've built a few over the years my 3 most memorable are an 06 Accord coupe that I built with the intention of "oh shit, did that accord just beat that m3?" lol, I sold it off a couple years ago and the new owners are actually competing in a couple series with it. Last I heard it broke the 2 minute mark around buttonwillow

the other two I still own, an 87 Porsche 924s that I built to race in 944 spec (actually got my NASA competition license for that) but I unfortunately couldn't "make it"

and paying out of pocket to keep competing was very expensive, a sponsor would have been nice. and my latest is a Porsche 928s built for fun at the track no serious competition. Its still completely built though (mainly for safety) this is my favorite track car to date, 450whp/tq in a 2600lb car

Anthony90 · 01-16-2013, 03:09 PM

Good evenning employeed people!

MrRetep · 01-17-2013, 10:36 AM

Almost friday

MidwestGolfBum · 01-17-2013, 10:51 AM

Today is my Friday! Decided I earned tomorrow off, and since I'm the boss, I'm going to sit at home and do absolutely nothing. With my luck, I'll work all day tomorrow, and most of Saturday though, since that's how things are going lately. Oh well, can't complain, business is good for the first time in 4 years.

MidwestGolfBum · 01-17-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MrRetep

Exactly what I want. I agree on doing it right the first time even if it will cost an arm and a leg.

I've built a few over the years my 3 most memorable are an 06 Accord coupe that I built with the intention of "oh shit, did that accord just beat that m3?" lol, I sold it off a couple years ago and the new owners are actually competing in a couple series with it. Last I heard it broke the 2 minute mark around buttonwillow

the other two I still own, an 87 Porsche 924s that I built to race in 944 spec (actually got my NASA competition license for that) but I unfortunately couldn't "make it"

and paying out of pocket to keep competing was very expensive, a sponsor would have been nice. and my latest is a Porsche 928s built for fun at the track no serious competition. Its still completely built though (mainly for safety) this is my favorite track car to date, 450whp/tq in a 2600lb car

Not sure how I missed this.... I'm jealous of what you have. I hope to one day be able to get back into NASA racing. It's not a cheap thing to do, but oh so fun. Having something fun like the 928 is what I need to do next, I apparently already have "too many" toys as it is though, which I didn't know was possible.

upstatedoc · 01-17-2013, 11:24 AM

i'd love to be my own boss.

MidwestGolfBum · 01-17-2013, 12:49 PM

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i'd love to be my own boss.

There are a whole new set of challenges that go along with it, but I certainly wouldn't be able to go back to being in "Corporate America" again without some amount of kicking, screaming and relearning some things.

MrRetep · 01-17-2013, 12:49 PM

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Not sure how I missed this.... I'm jealous of what you have. I hope to one day be able to get back into NASA racing. It's not a cheap thing to do, but oh so fun. Having something fun like the 928 is what I need to do next, I apparently already have "too many" toys as it is though, which I didn't know was possible.

doing it competitively was very very expensive, but now that I just do track days for fun its much cheaper. I can go 3-4 events on one set of tires instead of buying a new set of brakes/tires/race fuel, not to mention the towing and hotels etc. Now days since I only race socal tracks I probably dont spend more than $400-$500 per event and that covers everything. I just recently picked up another 928 that I plan on building as well (going widebody and turbo on this one though) so I may have the current 928 for sale in a couple years if i'm still around

Anthony90 · 01-17-2013, 04:51 PM

Finally I good job incoming. God bless the rotten corruption.

MrRetep · 01-17-2013, 04:58 PM

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Finally I good job incoming. God bless the rotten corruption.

Politics not working out for ya? lol

Anthony90 · 01-17-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRetep

Politics not working out for ya? lol

On my last job, sadly there wasnt any backup, now on this new one I have relatives that help me. Gotta love the corruption.

MrRetep · 01-17-2013, 05:14 PM

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On my last job, sadly there wasnt any backup, now on this new one I have relatives that help me. Gotta love the corruption.

How does having extra help correlate to corruption?

Anthony90 · 01-17-2013, 05:21 PM

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How does having extra help correlate to corruption?

Because I havent finnished my career and that kind of job request a career and some extras lol

MrRetep · 01-18-2013, 10:40 AM

135Pats · 01-18-2013, 10:54 AM

^Dude....I literally was about to click on this thread and in my head "it's friday, friday...gunna get down on friday".

MrRetep · 01-18-2013, 10:55 AM

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^Dude....I literally was about to click on this thread and in my head "it's friday, friday...gunna get down on friday".

its...its like we're soul mates....wanna hold hands?

no homo

135Pats · 01-18-2013, 10:57 AM

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its...its like we're soul mates....wanna hold hands?

no homo

Happy Friday everyone GL at work today. My car is due for service so i'll be headed out a little bit early, putting the cowl and hvac on last night was such a pita. I just put in the two outside supporting screws for the hvac and cowl, I couldn't be bothered to do the 4 other inside ones that are entirely redundant and useless. If the techs want to give me free screws they're welcome to

passing · 01-18-2013, 11:13 AM

HF peoples

Angerman · 01-18-2013, 11:21 AM

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always a good tune on Fridayyyy itz friduhhhhayy

Gonna be at work for like 20 minutes and leave

MrRetep · 01-18-2013, 11:42 AM

everybody leavin early

and im just sitting here masturbating...oh well at least i have monday off.

Angerman · 01-18-2013, 12:29 PM

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everybody leavin early

and im just sitting here masturbating...oh well at least i have monday off.

I know what you're beatin it too also, the safe for work photo thread above this

MidwestGolfBum · 01-18-2013, 01:40 PM

Today has been rough, got out of bed long enough to get my laptop and do morning activities (shit, coffee, etc.) and haven't moved from bed since getting back in. I think I'm going to start working from home more often. So much for "day off" though, my customers couldn't possibly have problems on a Monday...

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135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,560 iTrader: (0)	^Dude....I literally was about to click on this thread and in my head "it's friday, friday...gunna get down on friday". __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/Cyba

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01-16-2013, 03:09 PM	#1080
Anthony90 Prime Minister of México. Drives: 2013 BMW X6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monterrey, MX Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	Good evenning employeed people!

01-17-2013, 10:36 AM	#1081
MrRetep I'll tongue punch your fartbox Drives: 08 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 352 iTrader: (2)	Almost friday

01-17-2013, 10:51 AM	#1082
MidwestGolfBum Knower of all Things Useless Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: No Coast Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	Today is my Friday! Decided I earned tomorrow off, and since I'm the boss, I'm going to sit at home and do absolutely nothing. With my luck, I'll work all day tomorrow, and most of Saturday though, since that's how things are going lately. Oh well, can't complain, business is good for the first time in 4 years.

01-17-2013, 04:51 PM	#1087
Anthony90 Prime Minister of México. Drives: 2013 BMW X6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monterrey, MX Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	Finally I good job incoming. God bless the rotten corruption.

01-18-2013, 10:40 AM	#1092
MrRetep I'll tongue punch your fartbox Drives: 08 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 352 iTrader: (2)

01-18-2013, 11:13 AM	#1096
passing hey Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 Posts: 319 iTrader: (4)	HF peoples

01-18-2013, 11:42 AM	#1098
MrRetep I'll tongue punch your fartbox Drives: 08 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 352 iTrader: (2)	everybody leavin early and im just sitting here masturbating...oh well at least i have monday off.

01-18-2013, 01:40 PM	#1100
MidwestGolfBum Knower of all Things Useless Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: No Coast Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	Today has been rough, got out of bed long enough to get my laptop and do morning activities (shit, coffee, etc.) and haven't moved from bed since getting back in. I think I'm going to start working from home more often. So much for "day off" though, my customers couldn't possibly have problems on a Monday...