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Hey Guys, I'm Matt from Hilliard. I've lived in Columbus for 10 years now...I am a former U.S. Marine and a graduate from Ohio State. I've always been a Ford guy, but muscle or import...if it runs...it works for me. I heard about you guys a few years ago and decided to join. Currently I'm running a 2005 Mustang GT...with a few upgrades. The biggest upgrade would be the Vortech V3, non-H.O. from Brenspeed. I have quickly realized that this car has been a money pit...as many of you have experienced yourselves, but I love it. Thanks, and let's keep the gloves above the belt...please. http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af185/osutx440/adjusted_front_2.jpg http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af185/osutx440/user86320_pic18578_1246910041.jpg http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af185/osutx440/adjusted_4.jpg http://i1006.photobucket.com/albums/af185/osutx440/user86320_pic18581_1246910194.jpg

ok can anyone help me/ tell me how to post a pic in my avatar. thanks, troy http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac209/fas90stang/90%20grabber%20blue%20532/droid066.jpg http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac209/fas90stang/90%20grabber%20blue%20532/droid071.jpg http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac209/fas90stang/90%20grabber%20blue%20532/droid014-1.jpg

Didn't know that last one would get that kind of response. Since I'm am the F.N.G, I'll conform to the forum and do a proper intro: My name is Corey. I'm from Columbus. My ride is a 98 VW Jetta. Cold Air Intake and Techtonics Tuning Exhaust. Lowered on FK coilovers with adjustable dampers. I'm currently reworking the interior. New dash installed (pics on the way.) I'm a dad of two boys, 3 and 20 months. The wife doesn't understand my love for cars, and pretty much knows that her sons will be like their dad. Sorry about the last intro. I'm a member on quite a few forums, and most of them could care less if you are there. I was able to ride along with a few forum members last saturday night ( sorry, I don't remember your name, but your green 240sx is sweet!) If you see me around, please stop and say hey. I know I do not have the fastest car around, nor do I know everything about cars. Just a nice guy who like getting his hands dirty. http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad20/MrAllinder/pic031510_3.jpg http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad20/MrAllinder/pic031310_3.jpg http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad20/MrAllinder/IMG_1392.jpg http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad20/MrAllinder/IMG_1040.jpg http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad20/MrAllinder/IMG_1211.jpg http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad20/MrAllinder/Headlightpic1.jpg http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad20/MrAllinder/pic032110_2.jpg

I don't follow UFC at all, I have zero interest in it. But I'm a bandwagon fan I guess? I like watching Kimbo fight. Probably the only reason he's in the UFC is so people like me will watch from time to time.

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60154 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74656 I went with an SV650 for my first bike and it was a great decision. Has kept me out of trouble a few times but still allows me to have plenty of fun with it. After riding now, I'm extremely happy I stayed away from the 250 because I feel I would have been super super super bored with it after a month and would be looking to jump up immediately but I put 3k miles on my bike in 2 1/2 months. I was literally out everyday I could be after class/ work for as long as I could.

get something smaller (example ninja 500 or 250) then sell it in a year or two when you want to upgrade. there is ALWAYS a market for starter bikes and resale value is pretty good on them too. you can sell them for nearly what you paid for them, provided you dont destroy it. buy it used. you will most likely drop it at one point or another. also, its going to drop significantly in value as soon as you ride it off the lot if you buy new. supersports are not beginner bikes, just like a ferrari is not a car that you would use to teach someone to drive, or an f-16 is not what you train beginner pilots in. supersports do make great second and third bikes though. the purpose of your first bike should be to allow you to master riding skills and build confidence. you dont grow into a bike, you develop your skills on it. as a beginner, you are going to make mistakes. you want something that is going to be forgiving. if you whack the throttle a little too much on a 250, its going to be much more forgiving than if you do it on a supersport. you can say "oh just take it easy and you will be fine". thats like saying "im gonna learn to juggle, and im going to start juggling chainsaws, but its cool... im gonna go slow and respect the power of the chainsaw". the problem is that, as a beginner, you dont have the proper skills yet. yes, there are people who started on supersports and turned out just fine. there are also a lot of people who didnt turn out fine. yes, you can die on a 250 just as you can die on a supersport, or a harley or whatever. riding any motorcycle on the street is risky business. in the long run, you will learn much more and be a better rider overall by starting out on something smaller and working your way up. good beginner bikes IMO that are still sporty honda, F2, F3, 599 kawasaki: ninja 250, 500, 650r maybe older zx6 or zzr600 suzuki: gs500, katana 600, sv650 yamaha early 90s yzf600r also, take the MSF course and ALWAYS WEAR YOUR GEAR

Suzuki SV650 /Thread :thumbup: KillJoy

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8555&highlight=starter http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8665&highlight=starter http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27144&highlight=starter http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63053&highlight=starter There are many more topics on here about first bikes with some great info in them, You'll be fine on a 600 as a starter bike... if you have a head on your shoulders. I learned on a 600 Katana and had a couple close calls. There are people who start on a 250 and die and those who start on a 1300 Busa and are just fine.

Hey guys, So I grew up in Cleveland, but have spent my past four years going to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado majoring in Business Management/Entrepreneurship. Last summer I had an internship in New Albany and I'm going to be working it again this summer. I am graduating in December and hopefully moving to Columbus for good. I sold my cars when I moved away and now just DD a camry but Ill post some pics of previous cars. 1967 Mustang - 289 automatic 1993 Del Sol - D16 turbo Neither were remotely fast and I'm really looking forward to buying something worth my time when I graduate. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/enjoi_crx/solandstang.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c319/enjoi_crx/P1010602.jpg Well that's about it. Look forward to hopefully coming to some events this summer. Flame away :bangbang: