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I just sent him my stories and just want to hear his in more detail besides what he had that I read which sounded like it took months for a tune and they was just letting his car sit in their shop and collect dust while compleating others and starting other builds as well. Just the typical shayness. I dont really know if I should share mine or not because the main one was not a good situation at all to say the least and like I said I know they have a few nuttswingers on the forum. All I will say at this point is unless its a honda do not waste your time and money with them that is just my 2 cents and even then keep a close eye on whats going on. I know others have had good experiances and they have put together a few good cars but ya... If you really want me to share I can send you a pm of a few stories from back in the day and being that your a modd you could give me your thoughts on if I should share to the masses. They could have gotten more organised by now but I wouldnt give them my car thats for sure.

Welcome +rep to you my man. One of the better intros I have seen in awhile. I got on your page and took a look at your cars and noticed your blog/ car updates. Seems you were having some trouble with Slowmotion... I have heard quite a few intresting things that people have had to go through with them. The good, the bad and the ugly. I am sending you a pm because I want to hear your storey and share a few of mine that I have. I figure a pm is better because I know the have some supporters on this site and I do not want any hard feelings...

I can see this but if you buy the right car in the first place it wont break all the time... I agree. Stock is for want-a-bes and pussies...

This is the first thing I thought as well didnt even read the rest of the storey ha ha ha. Thats funny. I have ran into a fungus quite a few times myself. Always seemed to see some strange things. Once I got lost for over an hour out at hover damn walking around in the dark during a thunderstorm. The rain just felt so good and I walked off into the woods and none of my buddies followed me and ya it turned into an interesting walk for sure

Fair enough so working inside in a cubicle is something that would lead to making you crazy like me then. I do landscaping and absoutly love the field, just being outside and also seeing all that you have accomplished in that day is just so rewarding for me. The money is not the best when starting out but you can work your way up very quickly if you end up in the right company. I for example work for a smaller company that is about to experiance a very large growth within the next five years but being that it is a smaller family owned business they care so much more for you as an worker and are more than willing to give you raises too keep you around and help be a part of the boom. I started out at 10.00 bucks an hour 2 seasons ago and have already got up to 12.50 an hour being that I just got certified by OCNT in landscaping. It is just a test to get this but you do have to study, but in Aug I am taking two more tests through them to be certified in growing plants, and nusery management/ nusery technician. If I pass these I will then be a master gardener and will be making between 15.00 and 17.00 dollars an hour which is not baller statas by any means but good money IMO and with some more field experiance in the next few years I will be taking over outside sales for the company. Im not bragging just pointing out that with good work ethic ( which I know you will have) and not a great deal of education money can be made in trade fields as long as you get in with the right company that is willing to help you grow with them, professionaly and financially.

First of all I would like to say thank you for your service I greatly appricate what you have done. Anything electronical based seems to be doing well these days. Business would be a bad choice because of the recession. Are you a hands on kind of guy? I so maybe look into some trade fields and with a good education you could easily want into a management/foreman position given that you will have good leadership and problem solving skills with you background in the service.

Thank you and I plan on it. I was feeling down for sometime and was looking for some answers and some direction to get me back on track to accomplishing some goals that I have for myself. I was looking within myself for this direction and then one day a very very strong urge came over me and the thought came into my head that every answer to all of my questions and that sense of direction that I was looking for would be in this book and I picked it up and decided to read it again with an open mind this time. I will tell you what that voice in my head was right and everything that I was in need of I have found in this book and even more amazingly there are days that I read it and what the chapter is about pretains to things that happened in that exact same day. This did not happen by chance I can tell you that I was ment to be reading this book at this exact time in my life and now not only are alot of my problems going away but alot of stuff seems so trival and pointless now that used to have an extreme effect on me. I am finaly becoming the person that I have wanted to be for so long and I am going to run with this and never look back because I know in my heart that this is right for me.

T Rex brought up some good points. I as well do not like the Bible thumpers that take everything so serious and that was one of my draws away from religion for a long time, because some of these extreamests as I call them said that I was damned to hell for how I have lived my life. Isn't a point of religion to acknowledge that no human is perfect and that we all sin, we just have to ask for forgiveness and truely mean it to recieve that forgiveness? Now I am starting to realize that what others think and how others view me as well does not matter at all. I could care less anymore. I am living life for me and only for me, and how others view it can suck it because at the end of the day I am finaly happy and that is all that matters. Also I now do not judge others because that is their life and their choices, do I feel sorry for some people though? Absoutly, however IMO they are entilted to live however they want to because it is their life and not mine and we all were given free will to make choices. I do agree that religion and government should not be combined but as I said before this will never happen because a majority of conservatives base alot of their political views with religious morals in mind ie abortion, and like I said our Constitution was written by white men with Christian views and morals as a basis. It was not the entire basis of the Constitution but just a small little bite of the pie that helped them shape their ideas and put them on paper. I have proved that and this is pretty basic History and if one can not accept that then oh well... Also Christmas and Easter was brought up and this is one thing that I have pondered for awhile. If one is truely an athesist then why do you acknowledge these holidays and celebrate them? By doing this then aren't you then being somewhat of a believer because how I see it they are going against their basic principals of what they believe because they are celebrating the birth and death of Jesus Christ. It should just be another day for them then and that means no presants, lights on the house, tree ect ect. To a point I think alot of people become atheisits either to rebell against the norm or what they may have been taught, or because their ego is getting in the way and for some reason they can not fantom the idea that they are not in complete control of their lives and where they are going. Control is just an illusion people, we do not know what is going to happen next year, next month, next week, tomorrow, or even a minute from now. We can assume and make an educated guess based on odds and logic but really we do not know. All we really know is the here and now and the current moment that we are living in and that is it and life is so much bigger than just that.

This is a very good point. You could maybe try and strike a new deal with them to get them to pay you a little more for all the miles that you are putting on your car as well, or see if they would help you out in getting a new car since you are only using it for work and they are essencially running the miles up on YOUR car while they bennifit from having you as an employe. Also if you buy a car strictly for working purpose can't you use that as a tax write off? This I do not know but that is why I am asking because if you can I would defently get a new car. If I was you I would either run your current car into the ground and then invest in a new one, or just get a new car now and enjoy having a nice car to drive for work and use your car now to trade in or keep around and have another daily that is paid off for a rainy day.

I am a fan of NASCAR but I like all racing really. Some of those rednecks take that shit way to serious though. Will want to fist fight over who's driver is better and all of that jazz. Some of those people thought that Senior was a walking God though so this does not surprise me one bit.

Now Rob you get a post made specially for you hope you feel special ha ha ha. First we should not have all the answers because that is not what we are made for or so they say. We are simply humans and that is all that we are suppost to be. We are not special in any way just because we have a sense of logic and knowledge, hell actually all species posess this as well because they also have a brain. Secondly many of your next points only hold true if someone was taken to church as a young child and shown the way as thay call it, but even then once they become an adult they can choose for themselves on wheather or not they want to believe and they still choose to believe. No one is forcing them to at that point. As for me I did not grow up in a religious family, I never went to church, bible study, or church camps and all of that. My parents let me decide for myself and said I was more than welcome to attend, they would even take me if need be but I never went so all of your points do not hold true in my case. I just recently found my way at 25 years old and it was not found out of fear for me. For me it was more of a search for meaning and propose in my life because I felt so empty inside and that is the only thing that seems to be filling me up. Also I do not think of the Muslim religion in that way because actually it is a very very peaceful religion at its core it is the wack job extreamists that are giving it a bad name and every religion has these people. Now as for the Bible and the teachings within its pages. It was written to show that every man sins period then end. We were not ment for perfection and the constant prusit of it will drive a person insane. The point is that we are to accept our inperfections and sins and simply ask for forgiveness and continue on with our lives not constantly dwell on the past and things that we have done. Now what gets me about the scientists statement is ( and this has happend many of times and been documented however I do not want to spend the time looking for it I am hungry and want to eat dinner:)) when on their death beds many call in a preacher and then ask for their last rights and renounce their old ways and all of a sudden become belivers in God. This seems quite odd to me that at someones most vunerable time, usually a time of silence, with long periods of alone time to reflect that they will all of a sudden decide that what they have thought and fought to prove their entire lives is all of a sudden wrong. There is something with that, some may call that devine intervention. I am shocked that no one has tried to pick apart my second post about the checks and balences yet but that one is gonna be a hard one no matter how intellegent you are. Also rod you do not have to appoligise for your long post this is a very deep topic and if someone cant take the 3 mins to read it then they do not disserve to be in this discussion IMO.

I have thought about this and this is what I am thinking. The unexplained happens everyday. Call it miricles, paranormal, or alians. May people tend to ignore them or not notice but it does happen. I really have a hard time thinking that the Bible is just one big conspiricy against humanity seems quite far fetched to me really. Almost more far fetched than a sea parting or the Great Flood bla bla bla. If it was this way I have a feeling the Bible would have lost its credibility by now and would not be the best selling book ever. I see your point and thank you for your comment. As I said I am quite new to this stuff. Hell Im only part of the way through A Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. But that book is helping me make sense out of alot of questions that I used to have. For a long time I stood on the fence and tended to see things like Rob but give some more life experiance I am forced to change teams and am a much more happier person for it.

That is very true as well like I said ONE of the reasons that THE reason, there were more than one reasons why we went to war, a seventh grade history book told me that. I had a few thoughts pop into my head just now on my short drive to get a pack of cigs and they are some good points to ponder on so I will share them. People are looking for evidence on either side to support their views. Here is how I see it. The evidence is all around us. Water was put on earth for us to drink because water is the substance of life. Without water we will not survive that is proven thus giving water a purpose. Trees were placed on earth not to just enjoy their fall colors and the beauty but also because trees convert co2 into oxygen thus supplying us with air to breath and giving trees a purpose. Deer were placed on earth not to just enjoy their majestic beauty but as a source of protien to things higher on the food chain thus giving them a purpose. Songbirds were not placed just for their sensual music but also to eat worms, and bugs keeping their population under control thus giving them a purpose. The list can go on and on. Everything has a purpose and our world is a system of checks and balences set up so perfectly that the idea of chaos and chance seems far to un-likely to me. This is really all the evidence that I need at the end of the day I guess. Could I be wrong? Absoutly and I will never be given this answer till the day I die so I am not going to waste my life searching for the answers instead I am going to live my life to its fullest possibilities, potential, and best way I see fit, and accept the idea that there is something else in control. That is my way to being happy and really that is all that matters to me.

Again that is your thoughts and I respect that. Here is my take on what you have said. The idea that usually follows religion is that this world is much bigger than us and the here and now. We are mearly a small little speck and nothing more. We were not made to have all of the answers because our minds can not even began to grasp the bigger picture and what all this world and universe holds. Only one person should posess that ultmite power. That takes a quite an open mind in my book to believe in something and an idea like this. Athiests are nothing more than people out to discredit everything that they can usually by a means of convincing someone of their ways. No one is ever convinced to go to church, or to have faith in God they mearly do it because of the inner drive and feelings inside them, they do not need evidence to believe, and have faith. Again evidence of an open mind as far as I see it. Atheists do not see it this way and feel the need to have evidence to everything before they can believe it, if you can not see it, touch it, smell it, converse with it, or someone has proven it then it is not real. Evidence of close mindedness again. Also for one to actually think that there is answers to everything in this world and that there is nothing more to this world than the here and now thus stating your life then has no meanings or porpose seems quite close minded to me and somewhat selfish in nature. A good example is look at all of the people who have posted here most are publicaly bashing religion and feel the need to spread their feelings and bring them out no matter what the cost and usually downgrade any comment made by someone who thinks differently. I have been the only one to even try to take you guys on and it is not because I am a bible thumper (most Bible thumpers are not talking here), and I have mearly stated my points in a non downgrading way. Just simply stated the truth in my eyes. I am a fairly new believer and I have done it all on my own and am just starting this new way of life so by all means I am no expert but no one is a expert in religion, or life in general one is mearly a student. I whole heartly acknowledge that you COULD be right however do I think so? Absoutly not. Also you claim to be an Atheist but you do not know if there is a higher power or not? You are not an Atheist then you are mearly confused and there is a difference. I stood on the fence like you are doing for years and was a very unhappy person living with zero direction and now that I have accepted God and have began to try and live a life of faith shit seems to be much easier and I am also much happier on a day to day basis because now my life has a sense of meaning. Also I do not believe in organsied religion (that is just another fortune 500 company in my mind) as well because you do not have to go to church to worship God, you do that on an every day basis with EVERYTHING that you do not just on Sundays. Religion is a way of life not a means of control, no one is forcing anyone to practice or go to church for that matter it is done out of free will... I would love to hear your thoughts so feel free to share.

Agreed the Evo X was their down fall. Like I said you couldnt give me that car and for some reason I would take it, it would have a for sale sign on it asap. That car is hit ugly and they took the heart out of it when they lost the 4g63.

What our founders did not want was national established religion because that was one of the reasons why we went to war with Britian in the first place. We as a people were being told what to believe instead of having to freedom to have faith in whatever we wanted without the fear of being inprisioned or physicially harmed.

And you are entitled to your feelings however you could only provide three examples and they are small quotes that could have easily been taken out of context. Also those are only three of the 70 total delgates that put their names on this pice of paper. I can provide you with plunty more if need be but I feel my point has been made.

Our constitution was written by white men with Christian views and ideals and these very ideals had to have some way shape or form been used to bring about the basis of our constitution. The idea of seperation of church and state is a battle that will never be won due to this and the fact that the Republician party tends to be more religious than the lefty Dems and many of the Republicians decision making comes with infulence of religion. Abortion is a good example of this... So true and really no matter where you stand on this either way your evidence comes from a basis of theories and that is it. No matter how educated you think you are no one knows this answer and never will because I truely do not think we are suppost to untill that day comes when we die and the answer is then given to us. Because it still requires faith to even be atheist and it tends to require more faith to go against cuture norms and against the grain. Plus alot of atheists consider themselves extreamly educated usually more educated than the majority even though they usually are not they are just more close minded. It is not always the case but that is how it tends to be.

Nice intro and welcome to the site.

Also look into a diesel vehicle because they can be made to run off of fats and oil. It will be hard to get gas without your own pump to take it from the gas station but something tells me no one will stop you. If you do not have a diesel no worries because no one will be working at the car dealership so just break in and take the keys to whatever you want and drive off with it that is what I will do.

People seem to be on the right track here. When it comes to the zombies idea that is very unlikely and will never happen. SHTF will be something that will change the fate of humanity forever, but not end it in my mind. I see something along the lines of a big natural disaster, civil war, maybe some crazy people shooting nukes off. It will throw off the grid for sure and electric will be gone. That means no cell phones, no tv, no radio, nothing. Back to the old days. When this happens mass histaria will ensue. Some things to think about are the poor in the inner cities that will riot and will not be preped thus taking to the streets and trying to take what they need with force. Also think of all the bottom feeders not getting their fix. There will be alot of drugies, and drunks running around going crazy because for once they have to face life and not ignore it. Home protection will be key and I will not hesitate to put a few rounds into anyone that will try to harm the friends and family that will be holed up with me. There is only so much one can do so it will be key to group up with others that are trusted and preped as well to have a better chance at survival. As far as guns a good 12 or 20 ga shotgun, 9mm hand gun, some form of 223 rifle would be good to have because there will be more ammo to be found. Also a good compound bow or a cross bow would not be bad either because the arrows can be re used if not damaged. Also game numbers will began to drop dramatically so a good way to store and presserve meat will be key as well.

I only eat this to have something else to throw up besides beer...

McDonalds breakfast is the whip at 3 in the morning. The last time I went I ate 10 dollars worth of food. It was amazing.

Ya but you have a can have a car with the same name as a liquor just different spelling if you go with him. Also I have not looked this up and am just speculating but I think if you go through him to build your car it will still be covered under warnty if anything goes bad which is not the case with a normal modded car.

Ha ha ha. Now there is nothing wrong with roll racing at all. And who knows they could have stoped on the freeway and then honked it off as a dig. I have done and seen it done before. Now I would hardly call those cars junk at all. I have seen plunty of 10sec srt's hell if I believe our very own Antwon went 10's in his old blue srt. Cant find the video of him doing it on my computer right now though to back up this statement so hopefully he can. As for the lancer if it was an evo, I do not know how a 30k vehicle brand new can be junk. Hell John Sheperd has a red Evo that runs 9's on slicks and that is his beater grocery getter. How bout this any car made before the year of 1995 is a pice of junk...