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Alright, past the first step to get a derpy sticker for my car.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:26:45 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx how did the car turn out?
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@renovatedkitchen Haven't sold the Z yet. I can't even drive the TT at this point as I don't have the strength to turn the wheel when stopped. >.< This weekend I'm going to pretty the Z up as much as possible to snap pics to try to sell it off.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:35:53 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx I'm sorry to hear :( I'd love to see the pictures of her :)
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@renovatedkitchen The Z, once it's been all prettied up?
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:39:46 UTC from web-
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@renovatedkitchen Heh, I can post them to FB as the Z's final parade.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:41:44 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx okie :) I can wait to see her
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@renovatedkitchen Understood. When is the soonest you get to check?
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:45:09 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx tomorrow. Hopefully I get it started by 1300 local.
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@renovatedkitchen Awesome! :D
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:46:58 UTC from web -
@renovatedkitchen The pictures look really good.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:47:24 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx of the talon?
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@renovatedkitchen Yeah, saw the one picture. Looks really good.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:49:56 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx thanks :) It's such a difference now from how it was when I bought it
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@renovatedkitchen Bad physical and mechanical shape?
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:52:53 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx Everything from the chrome rims, mitsubishi logo, loose headbolts, missing turbo bolts, aftermarket catback leaking badly at two gaskets, turbo with so much shaft play I was amazed it didnt come out when I pulled it, cracked exhaust manifold, ghetto free mods poorly done, destroyed suspension, moldy interior carpet... .list goes on and on
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:58:21 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Yikes. Well it looks like you've treated it well. :)
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:58:45 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx Yup. Total comes down to about $20k, but its nearly completely refreshed, ready for high numbers and amazing suspension
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:59:43 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Well I hope everything goes off smoothly. I'm certainly jealous.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:00:15 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx I still have $4k to pay off. If I could go back in time I would. Would have gone the cheap route. Wouldnt be perfect, but would hit 400awhp. But no lope in the idle, no loud turbo whistle, I couldnt say no to that. So I dumped and dumped money. Oh well. Once Im in the forces, it will be a great thing to show off
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:02:26 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen For sure. :)
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:02:47 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx The scary part is that I did a pull to 7k rpm with all those problems. Including an oil leak that was dripping on my downpipe
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:03:43 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Yikes!
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:04:00 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx Yeah. I didnt want to, but mid way through the pull, I was so thrilled I ripped through 3-4 without thinking. Also, hit 155kmph in the outback. Was amazed it could hit that. Was cruizing at 4200rpm though
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:05:46 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen I don't think I have anywhere out here I could even test the Audi like that. >.< I'd love to see what it could do though.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:06:35 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx I just went on the highway, but it was a deserted part where the highway begins. It was also 3am and the only other vehicle there was a truck. Empty, empty. The outback did that just cause traffic was going at 87mph
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:08:32 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Nice! Also, kudos for the smoking stop. I admire your dedication to your dream.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:09:12 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx Thanks. I'd say its tough but it really isn't. Once you have a goal nothing really can stop you unless you let it. Sounds stupid, but only you can stop you and no one else
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:11:45 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen That's my problem, myself. I need to keep going to the gym to get myself fit, but my brain is "you know what sounds good? the internet"
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:14:44 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx I'm going to go back to doing morning runs. That was fun. In winter it was harsh because I would never warm up and just sprint around my neighborhood till I was just about to puke. It didn't help that I did that at 0630, but after I felt amazing. Its really tough to get started. How I started is whenever I wake up, instead of allowing my self to rest in bed, I would force my self to jump out, make bed and do things. Its tough, but you gotta force yourself to do things when you dont want to do them. Then again, I'm kinda rough with how I treat me. Its different for everyone, but thats the gist of how I did it
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:20:07 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen That's pretty much what I need to do. I need to be mean to myself or else I'm going to cave in and do nothing but play around on the internet.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:20:56 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx Thats how I saw it. But like I say I tend to be very harsh with myself. If I fear something, I'll go do it /just/ to scare me and get myself over it. When I do it, I dont see it as achieving a goal but rather just something that needs to be done. My inside voice says to me all the time: "This world is crap, you suck, make yourself useful, dont be lazy," and that kinda stuff. I guess it keeps me going
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:24:09 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Yeah, I just have to find what lights a fire under me. My self motivation is pretty much crap.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:24:50 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx My self motivation is crap too, thats why I kinda put myself down inside. Just to keep me in check. Otherwise I had no motivation. Somedays I wont even care about becoming a pilot, so I cant rely on motivation.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:28:07 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Whatever works for you. :)
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:28:40 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx And likewise. I hope things work out for you :)
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:29:19 UTC from web
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@renovatedkitchen I cannot wait to see that! :3
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:00:36 UTC from web-
@noirbatch Yeah. Its getting very close to being ready too
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:02:41 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Awesome! :3 How are you?
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:03:24 UTC from web-
@noirbatch Im alright. Quit smoking today. See how long that lasts
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:04:13 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen You got this! What made you decide to quit?
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:04:42 UTC from web-
@noirbatch When I join the forces I dont want to tell them I smoke
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:06:03 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Ah good on you man #hugs
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:06:48 UTC from web-
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:08:42 UTC from web
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@renovatedkitchen You got this!
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:09:44 UTC from web-
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:11:59 UTC from web
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@renovatedkitchen Damn right!
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:12:17 UTC from web
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@renovatedkitchen Did you try like a gradual cutoff thing or did you just suddenly go cold turkey?
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:04:52 UTC from web-
@zeldatra Had my last smoke today. Kinda smoked the last three to my face. Thats it. No asking or buying.
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:07:00 UTC from web-
@renovatedkitchen Well, good luck, both with this and in the forces!
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:07:48 UTC from web-
@zeldatra Thanks
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 03:09:01 UTC from web
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@renovatedkitchen Have you done anything with the Talon yet?
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:36:05 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx mounted the front plate, guy with the ECU didn't come by, so I can't start it yet. Prepared the hood pins for install and made an attempt to install the battery box
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@renovatedkitchen I'm so excited for you! I hope it's awesome!
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:41:19 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx and I'm excited for you! I'm just worried that it won't run properly.
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@renovatedkitchen What do you think may cause trouble?
Thursday, 22-Nov-12 02:43:02 UTC from web-
@xeleanorxrigbyx some gaskets not properly sealing, or something. Just general worry about it not starting.
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