Jewtoys

1992 Supra..

Using a put together front brake setup, Mercedes 00-01 S430/S500 front calipers with a 350z touring rotor in the front.

 

Rear I'm using an evo/sti setup between calipers and rotors

 

Mainly HPDE and autocross.

Carbon tech are solid pads. Their 30 mins from me, great people.

Rotors you have endless options, and your budget will play a big part.

Not a chance. Have to go lsx on these. 98 and up

Completely forgot those had the lt1

It is a Jr position FYI for anyone looking, definitely not for me having 15yrs working in IT.

Yeah I had a friend call, who just left a high level job. He said the pay was laughable.

On the topic of how the suburbs are not comparable to the Ghetto....

 

I saw this thing drive by me on the way to lunch being tailed by a cop. Never have seen one before. Well, thats because its 1 of 24, and its 2.3 Million to buy. LOL

 

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/11/the-aston-martin-vulcan-has-hit-us-soil.html

 

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/11/23_million_aston_martin_vulcan.html

 

Funny this guy lives 3 blocks from where I just put an offer in on a house. He also has an FXX, Lambo, and other high end junkers.

 

But yes, its all bad in CLE. Nothing good goes on here, and everyone is poor and miserable.

What does some random man child who has cops shut down streets so he can drive around have anything to do with the Cleveland area not being a shit hole?

What's the point of living in a decent suburb if the whole surrounding areas are crumbling? The whole city of Cleveland is crumbling, hell the lake was useless the majority of the summer from insane algae growth.

More real stats.

Charlotte has the second highest growth rate, while Cuyahoga county ranks second nationally for population loss. It's all in my head though, right?

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2015/03/05/more-proof-that-charlotte-is-a-boomtown.html

http://www.cleveland.com/datacentral/index.ssf/2015/03/cuyahoga_county_second_nationa.html

Saw this on BAT this AM, I don't know anything about these cars but figured this might seem more appealing.

http://bringatrailer.com/2015/11/24/rare-6-speed-10k-mile-supercharged-1994-chevrolet-camaro-z28/

Props!

Although Cleveland has some solid food offerings.

No, I think your salty because the long time girlfriend that you stated you hung around" Cleveland waiting for her to graduate, and then left town with to start a new life, left you. Now your seemingly alone in a new town, forced to make a new friend network. Now, that's not hard for an extrovert (I don't remember you being an extrovert though) but true and great friendships are not forged over weeks, months or years, they are forged over decades. You may say you give no fucks about her, or that situation, but in reality that stance would seem an impossible feat considering the time invested and emotional commitment it carries. The seeds of that waste? Good ol' Cleveland.

 

I only bring this up because in matters of opinion (like this) the perspective if the person giving that opinion is very relevant to the opinion they give.

 

As for the decrepit roads and foreclosed homes, yes. The near east side (97% non white... only 30% homeowners..$13,900 average per capita income) is clapped out-because NO ONE CARES about the area, or the government supported people that live there. Comparing that area to any suburb is ridiculous. Yes, not all near city burbs are great either, but god bless america, because you are not forced to live there either.

 

There is not one pot hole I could think of in the suburb I live now (Independence) or the one I may be moving too (Avon). Cost of living is crazy low compared to most of the US. My houses have appreciated 30-40% since I bought my first in 2007, and both school systems are ranked in the top 40 public systems of the state (out of almost 900).

 

I will however never say I enjoy the snow, or salt. But overall, after sampling several places in the US to possibly settle down, I'm more than happy with NE Ohio.

Dude you completely pull shit out of your ass. Saying I'm salty and she broke up with me and I'm alone? That's humorous. I broke up with her, allowed her to live with me till she could afford to move out. She was forced to get roommates, and still has them three years later. I stopped liking her and saw her as a friend, were much better friends than being a couple.

Oh yeah my current girl has lived with me for two years. Furthest thing from salty,and alone, constantly busy and couldn't be happier. I just dislike Cleveland, that doesn't make me a unhappy person. I'm currently sitting in Cleveland, I just hate this place. Everything is just so dismal. Nasty roads, rusty cars everywhere, falling apart buildings, 60 mph speed limits with cops everywhere, bad weather. There's a reason it's cheap living. Just not my speed.

I wouldn't change my life for anything, extremely happier where I'm at.

Just played a show there 2 days ago with twenty one pilots

 

Paris is a cesspool of terrorists. Europe in general is. Someone needs to make the unpolitical, unpopular decision to do the hard thing and wipe these shit stains out already. This world doesnt have time for this anymore.

 

No we have to have police with MP5's standing inside the concerts with us in Germany. I fucking hate this.

We live in a crazy time.

I could come down to the hood of Cbus or any major city and make the same satire video. Although funny, it does not "prove" anything.

 

Its all a matter of opinion so there will never be a winner and a loser. But the main issue is the area of Cleveland that is an issue, no one that likes Cleveland lives in! 95% of the riff raf live in once concentration on the east side of the City. All of the people that live, and love Cleveland live in the near suburbs. So, its really moot point.

 

 

 

 

If you come down 77, yes for 3 minutes of that drive you indeed drive though a large steel mill, which is situated in the middle of the east side- a place where no one of Merritt lives (see above) so its a moot point to argue. If you come though 90 east or west, you drive past some of the most affluent suburbs in the entire state.

 

I wont harp on the GF situation, but I can understand why you at times seem like a salty dog. As others have mentioned, if your not happy in general, changing your location wont magically bring you happiness. I will be the first to say there are many things that are better about other places I have lived when compared to Cleveland. But overall for who I am, and what I am doing, I am very happy with the area an what it offers me and my family.

I'm not salty? Just because I dislike Cleveland, doesn't mean I'm salty? I fully agree, if someone isn't happy overall a change of scenery isn't going to change that. I was never not happy, just grew up in Cleveland obviously because of my parents, so I made the best of it. I had great times, but staying in Cleveland my whole life wasn't something I wanted... I didn't want to be one of those people who never left the general area of where they grew up, I love new experiences. I left Cleveland in a happy state of mind, and moving only made things better. I absolutely love where I'm at, otherwise I would have moved back 5 years ago if that wasn't the case.

I'm not alone in my thoughts about Cleveland.

http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/11/americas-most-miserable-cities-business-beltway-miserable-cities.html

There's no denying the city is literally crumbling, tons of abandoned property's, the roads of a third world country (Even suburbs have shit roads), crazy crime, And the lake is useless unless you want a staph infection.

There is a reason for it, because many people genuinely love living here.

 

 

 

You are insane, and you overly ambitious distaste for the area is evident in your hate!

 

A Cleveland suburb is #33 on this list of the 50 best suburbs in the US (2 from C bus and 2 from Cinci as well). I don't even see one listed for NC??

 

http://www.businessinsider.com/ranked-the-50-best-suburbs-in-america-2015-10

 

 

And just to clarify-didn't you leave Cleveland with you GF at the time? What happened to her?

I grew up in the Cleveland area, have many reasons to dislike the place. You cannot tell me coming from 77 into Cleveland isn't depressing? it literally looks like something out of The Walking Dead. Everything is run down, busted ass rusty cars everywhere, and roads not suitable for a Ford Raptor.

Posting those click bait, "favorite cities" stories, mean nothing. Everyone of those articles are different.

Things that do matter though, are stats, not some fluff article. Where is lovely Cleveland rated for crime? Oh yeah it's constantly ranked top 10 most dangerous city in America, and America is a pretty big place.... http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/the-10-most-dangerous-cities-in-america/ss-AAfDo9R#image=3

Where does my town rank? Oh yeah number one in all of NC. http://www.wcnc.com/story/news/local/2015/06/10/davidson-ranked-safest-city-in-nc/71028082/ and Charlotte, doesn't even break the top 100.

Yeah I moved almost 5 years ago with my girlfriend of 6 years at the time, waited for her to graduate college and we moved. After two years of being here, I broke up with her. Nothing crazy happened, I even let her live with me until she found the right home. Let her take every single thing in my house, because she's a broke teacher. Still friendly and chat with her. Would you like to know the color of my eyes, how many languages I can speak? Or a photo of the mess my lactose intolerant ass is currently leaving while writing this? :gabe:

I didn't dislike Nebraska though. I complained at first because it was, you know, Nebraska. That's just the reflex. We all complained before we even got there; how does that make sense? We were just setting ourselves up to be unhappy.

 

It seems trite, but whoever told me that put me in the right mindset to make the most of the next 3 years. I wouldn't choose to go back, but if I was forced to go there again, I'd be fine with it. Pretty sure I'd be fine with anything.

 

Everyone's zen on the internet

I get what your trying to say, and you stating you wouldn't choose to go back to Nebraska only makes my point more valid. Sure it's easy to make the most out of a situation if you have good mental health but why would someone decide to live in a place they dislike?

Dude, people grow up and live their whole lives in Sudan and shit and still manage to be happy and live fulfilling lives. If you can't be happy in Cleveland I'd say Doc's quote is dead on.

 

My first duty station was in Omaha, and when I got there and all of us newbs inevitably started complaining, that was the first time I heard what I'm sure is a common military trope: "Every assignment is what you make of it." Meaning you can't choose where you go, but you can choose your attitude. And so I found a way to have fun in Nebraska. Would I choose to live there ever again? Heck no. But that's not really the point.

 

Cleveland might not be your favorite place, but that doesn't mean you can't make the most of wherever you are. Happiness is all mental.

Obviously happiness is mental, that goes without saying, but I think you missed my point.

I'm not saying I hated the world, and was on the verge of suicide living in Cleveland. The area was the one thing I disliked, so I moved. I still had plenty of fun, just disliked the surroundings. Pretty simple. You stating you disliked Nebraska but made the most out of it, but would never live there again, is the exact same thing I described...

Staying in one place that you dislike, even with a positive mindset is completely pointless, and the exact reason you won't live in Nebraska. You would never truly be happy, you would be settling.

Thanks for the service.

+1 to Shawn. I cover NE Ohio for work and am happy to go up, eat/sleep/work on a company card, but CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW I SURVIVED growing up in Shaker Heights.

 

Cleveland has grown very nicely in the last 10 years...but the suburban sprawl is ridiculous and depressing.

Some areas have really transformed, and grown. Overall it's still a seedy ass place, even the nicer areas are really nothing special... Depressing is right.

I grew up in Cleveland and have found there are mainly three types of people. People who complain about Cleveland their whole lives, but never move (the majority), those who move, but come back for family and have a better appreciation, or those who move and appreciate their new place because it is better.

 

I think this is the case in most cities. I always tell people to move away. They will either enjoy the new place more or move back and appreciate what they have more.

Cleveland has a weird vibe though over most places. People are extremely proud to be from Cleveland, look at how many places survive from selling Cleveland related clothing.....

It's rather strange though, because those same people do bitch about Cleveland, but never do anything about it. Always reminded me of a abusive relationship, constantly making excuses of why they don't leave.

High mileage S50/S52 cars bring at least 25k. S14 cars bring at least 30. There was just a similar build LS1 E30 M3 for 42k on Ebay.

 

And yeah there are options for 996 brakes on this for <$1000.

Not too bad, hopefully you scored a good deal.

People get creative with what parts they can make work. I just saw CTSV calipers on a DSM, I would assume those are similar to the EVO Brembos though.

Look forward to seeing you complete the car, oddballs are always refreshing to see.

Wilwood 6 piston.

 

I passed on them. He knocked off $2500 and they cost $2500 new.

 

His track cars have the same brakes he is putting on the car and he said they were fine. The E30 is a different animal than the E36.

 

Immediate plans include getting it running (obviously), flat white wrap, and a cam.

You could always rob a decent setup from another car if you had to for less anyways.

Are the E30 M3 prices still crazy? My old neighbor had two and wanted crazy money for them a few years back. Such a great shape those cars have.

Thankfully it came with this:

 

https://www.racelogic.co.uk/_downloads/traction/Traction-Control-Manual-v3.2.pdf

That will be useful.

Truer words could not be spoken on the topic.

Eh that depends on a million factors.

I hated living in Cleveland. Couldn't stand the weather, 90% of the general landscape looks run down, even nice areas are littered with shitty roads, and crime. Rather depressing and negative place to be.

When living in Cleveland, I would hate coming back after a trip somewhere and wish I was back at whichever place I left. Now I travel a few times a month for pleasure, which I always enjoy, but look forward to getting back home as well.

I never thought I would have kids. NEVER! I have lived, and rocked out in multiple places, and can honestly say I am a bit selfish with my needs and my time.

 

But I will also say having kids is BY FAR the most rewarding thing I have ever, and will ever do. My kids are ridiculously awesome. Every day is a new adventure. I can agree its not for everyone, and it only works this well because my wife is a great mother and a great teammate.

 

There was a time when I was making more than all my friends, cash. It started with living 5 months in Hawaii, and then finding a great nitch in NE Ohio. I was literally with a different woman every night of the week, and was in South Florida, The Cali Coast, or Vegas once a month. I did multiple cross country and cross continent trips just to site see. At the time, had the fastest car around, and traveled to multiple racing events a season. In retrospect, it was indeed fun, but in the end unfulfilled. It was only as good as what I was doing at that time, that day. In some aspects, it was in a lot of ways the loneliest time in my life.

 

Having a family is incomparable to anything I have ever done in the past-and I can without hesitation say its the most fulfilling thing I have ever done. And, as much as I could pretend I could be "single, selfish and happy" forever, realistically there was always a woman trying to lock me up. Good problem to have a guess

Everyone always says the same thing to me, how having children was the best thing to happen to them, they never wanted them, etc. But these same people are constantly complaining about something, and generally just unhappy. Which ultimately wouldn't be an issue if children were out of the picture. I travel almost every weekend for pleasure, and absolutely love new experiences. Personally I see no benefit in having children, only downsides. Sure, that's rather self centered but I'm not signing up to make myself miserable. Obviously there's plenty of people who genuinely enjoy having children, which is great. Whatever makes you happy, it's just not for me...... Maybe in a few years I will find god and want a family :lolguy:

Damn! Impressive! What do you do? And how you do it?

 

And of course you would have no child/children. Family life may seem like a burden at time but it's also so rewarding. When you're healthy everything seems easy and you can take on the world, but when you sick or your business not doing well, have a soul mate will help a lot. As for kids they're 90% burden/annoying as shit, but the 10% time that they're awesome it's the greatest joy in the world. Everyday I got home from work, no matter how tired or frustrated I am just seeing my boys rush to the door and jump on me all of those things that weighted me down disappeared. Kinda like "...for every run that 10's or less I'm free..." Kinda feeling.

Engineer day gig

Own a engineering firm out of state

Own other low hanging fruit and always looking for others.

Far from the wealthiest on here.

I fully understand the life of having to liquidate too ha. Currently heavy six figures deep in a deal that won't pan out for a year or so....

I look at everything as risk vs reward, children to me offer no positives.... Not worth all the nightmares I watch others go through.

Everyone is different though, that's what makes things interesting I suppose.

Trust me, the grass is not always greener. I did that shit for a while. What I want. When, where, and how I wanted to do it. Between Vegas, LA, Dallas and CLE via multiple cross country drives and flights, I was wore out-and had no "path" to life. You have to be one unmotivated motherfucker to be happy with just "existing" and "seeing new shit" I'm just glad I came out of it without any kids or STDs

 

The only people that life works for long term are super odd potheads, and trust fund babies. (Oddly enough, they are often one in the same). That being said-I would advise everyone takes a 2 week cross country drive. Do it once-get it out of your system. This country is pretty epic when you take it all on at one time and should be experienced that way by every American at least once if they can. But, once is good enough.

 

I can tell you that a normal, blue collar American would not enjoy a true vagabond traveling life very long.

But staying in one place your whole life, and being complacent with the daily grind of 9-5 work, come home to kids, sleep, rinse and repeat for 25+ years doesn't work for some people either.

Personally that would be the most depressing shit ever. Life is extremely short, and you only get one crack on this blue marble. I envy people who constantly can move around and make that situation work. By 35 I will exit from working, sell off businesses and enjoy St Barths as home base while traveling a quarter of my time. I have zero interest in children though, so it's easy to be flexible.