Alex L.

I've always liked this car. Congrats on the pass, Mike, and great work as always, Brian.

Beer and Parmesan garlic fries, count me in.

I came here to post this. Jesus Christ.

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You can be a responsible family man and get a practical vehicle, or you can play racecar and get someone's haggard old project car that you won't be able to work on. The choice is yours.

A few recent randoms: That's exactly it, hopefully I can make a good run at it!

About two months after they start wiping like complete shit.

Ding ding ding.

He's a bit of a narcissistic douche, and it goes beyond just this article.

Well shit, I guess I need to keep tighter tabs on the meets forum again.

The way it was ensured that those with thick skin, similar senses of humor, and tangible intellect made it on the board rather than it being a free for all of people who don't go to track days, don't go to meets, and don't contribute in any way/shape/form to the site and/or community. Many of those who come and came at others the hardest are those who support and have supported the site the most, respectively. Improvement is opinion-based. The way it was, in my opinion, ensured that more like-minded enthusiasts who would actually fit into the mold of the community got in, rather than anyone who thinks they like cars getting through the doors and getting offended because they don't understand the personas on here. I want to be able to go to the track, give people the finger, make fun of people, and have everyone laugh at it because they get it, not listen to people whine because their feelings got hurt. You're wanting the site to be more PC, and as much as you think that will help it, that's actually working towards the degression of the site and community in my eyes. It's a private entity, not a democracy, and the operation of the site as such in the past was much more beneficial than you realize.

That's great and all, but this site's never been sunshine, rainbows, and butterflies, and I don't see a reason it should change now. It started as an enthusiast site, and, if anything, I think it needs to transition more back to those roots. Part of actually being a part of the automotive scene and culture is dealing with gruff, take-no-prisoners individuals. It's VERY tame now compared to the way it's been in years past. It's "Columbus RACING", not "Columbus people who like to play pretend with cars on the weekend and get upset and whine when they get made fun of on the internet". Nobody's forcing anyone to be a part of this site. It's been implicit for years what this place has been about.

Time to bring back the OG Stelzer meets?

Build racecar parts, build a racecar, and drink a shitload of assorted alcohols, not necessarily in that order.

Work, school, and growing up has caused me to stray from the site some in the past couple years. I've realized that, while my number one passion and what my job and interests are centralized around is and will always be cars and racing, there are other things to life other than that, and I've been doing my best to experience them as well. That coupled with a racecar in a million pieces, as well as outgrowing the night meet scene and its new generation puts me in the position I'm in now. Granted, I still love going to CR events, track days, etc. as my schedule permits, but it's just not the same as it was years ago for me. I remember when I was still a teenager and in my early twenties when I'd go to night meets and feel like hot shit, now I'd rather sit around the garage with my buddies and drink beer. I guess I burnt myself out on it all by doing so much of it when I was younger. Times and people change, but, deep down, we're all here for the same reason(s), or at least we should be. This website, community, and many of you have influenced me and helped sculpt me into the person I am today. My business got its start through here, and it's given me a community to be a part of when I didn't have anyone/anything else going for me. Many of you have helped sculpt me into the person I am today, and, for that, I am forever grateful. With the onset of fall and winter following closely in its footsteps, hopefully Doc's hangout remains a staple of the community. I look forward to being able to participate in track days again next year as well, as I'll finally be done with school and will actually have time to get the car together and go racing again.

I thought that looked like one of Chris' exhausts. Awesome purchase, his stuff is top shelf.

V-band 1G-GTE manifold all fabbed up: Wastegate flange weld:

That seems like a huge headache to still work under someone else. My plans for this company are more far-reaching than just manifolds, that's just the most sensible market to be in right now with the limited time I have available to work. When I finish school in the next couple months, I plan to delve back into custom welding/fabrication, parts sales, etc. That way, I don't have all my proverbial eggs in one basket, and I'm not reliant on just one facet of my business to put money in my pockets.

Regardless of what direction this thread takes, this will remain the best joke.

I don't doubt that, but my entire life is centralized around this area. I'm not ready to move that far away and start over at this point in my life.

I'm not quite ready to take a plunge like that.

Thanks, Shane.

Couple new ones:

Awesome writeup and thanks for your kind words, Chris. I can't wait to see what's in store for you and this car next!