Dr. Pomade

Yeah, I understand, and I for one appreciate it.

I like the idea of something like the "CR" on the front and perhaps the "Columbus Racing" spelled out across the back. But I'm not sure I'm a fan of the "No Speed Limit" - that comes across as too, I dunno, predictable? The shirt ends up looking like every other car club shirt out there. I think less is better. Use a CR, then make no attempt to explain what it is. Just a C and an R. Make it aesthetically pleasing, but a bit mysterious. Make people wonder what exactly it is. Less is more. There's my two cents.

Even if he's a billionaire he should still be concerned about inflated retainer fees.

Thanks for elaborating. I didn't want to come across like I'm flaming you for that opinion - I was genuinely curious why you thought that way. I follow your analogy. One of the main criticisms that I've heard about the GT-R (though it doesn't seem to have a lot) is that it reduces driving to a "video game" experience, wherein the car does all the driving for you and it takes very little skill to make it go fast.

There's a lot that we don't know regarding the particulars, so I'll try to offer advice while offering the caveat that it could change if I knew more. The OP seems concerned that the retainers he is being quoted keep becoming inflated. I'd be concerned about that as well. The inflation might be legitimate - as pdgpgpgpgp has intimated - or might not be, which is - I think - the OP's concern. Regardless, here's what you can do: 1. Ask your current lawyer to explain the difference in the retainers, and ask what exactly you can hope to accomplish once you hand over a retainer. Just be up front about it: "Hey, I don't have a lot of cash, but I want this done. Tell me what you need to get it done and let me know why, if I give you the money you ask for, you might not be able to get it done." The goal: make an informed decision about whether to stay with this attorney or not. You can't make that decision until you have information, like what exactly the retainer will be used for, what can expect to happen, etc. 2. Shop around for another attorney. I have a potential referral, if you're interested - just PM me. Also, kudos to the OP for trying to do something right in the world. Too little of this going around nowadays, it seems.

:fuckyeah:

Please expatiate.

Take this post, add a plus sign and some numbers, and it's my post.

This has my seal of approval.

I didn't realize you were so masochistic.

RIP TILLEY'S NOSE

I know; I'm being cordial.

Oh, duh - thanks.

6MT?

For some reason, I'm reminded of the vid of the mouthy chick at McDonald's that came over the counter and then got McClubbed. I think there are a lot of parallels between that situation and this one: 1. Someone was committing a crime (vandalism in one case, aggravated menacing in the other) 2. The victim retaliated 3. And people somehow are trying to find ways to blame the victim Maybe I'm missing something, but common sense would suggest that perpetrator's tend to lose their rights for crying foul right around the time they opted to break the law.

I don't really care about the sound all that much, but I do care about all the other stuff (e.g., reliability, etc.). Unfortunately, I likely will not be able to wait until the 2013's come out.

MAH BROSEF LISTEN TO ME: GTR is another thread. In this thread we are just talking S5/daily drivers. Will be purchasing more than one car in near future. Fist pump with me now?

Haha, would likely be flawless if I owned the car at the time.

Apparently, there is news in this video:

Haha, exactly what I don't want. I haven't really had much of a problem with the Benz (which is RWD) in the winters, but still it can be avoided much more readily just by having AWD.

Would prefer AWD. And a quick search on Autotrader suggests that the M6's are $20k more than the S5's.

It's almost impossible to fathom why more people don't share your zeal for construction barrel orange.

Well, now I'm kind of turned off. Had no idea about the carbon fiber issue, and hearing about the brakes, tires, and gas sucks.

I like your style.