10 years ago yesterday...

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nchopp
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I joined NICO, because I knew I wanted a Q45.

Got one, a 1993 belt buckle in dark green. I rocked it until it hit about 240,000 miles, and just couldn't diagnose the rough\no start issue I was having. It was the MAF as I suspected, but didn't get that confirmed until I sold it.

A few vehicles in between, including a Maxima beater, and my present to myself on commissioning through Officer Candidate School was a 2002 Q45 in Obsidian. What a great car. I've put at least 80,000 miles on it, and done nothing but regular maintenance. She needs some work now - exhaust is going out, injectors need to get done, and I'm fighting a VERY stubborn power steering leak - but she's an awesome ride.

The wife drives a 2005 QX56 in green, and we love it - just wish there was more cargo space. Otherwise, it's a beast.

But NICO isn't really so much about the cars for me. It's about the friends I've made along the way. I haven't been too active for the past 5 years - between the Army and three little Chopplets, there isn't much spare time. But the friends are still there. Neal, Greg, Torry, James, Wes, Andy, Kenny, and way more than I can even list.

I'm pretty damn excited for Tail of the Dragon. :biggrin: We'll see if the wife lets me swap out the exhaust and/or intakes on the M6 before September gets here. :greg: If nothing else, she's at least getting a tune. :naughty:


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:) This pleases me. :)

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nissangirl74
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Now I REALLY wish I would have been able to make this trip. Nursing school really needs to be over so I can start going to events again. :squint:

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PapaSmurf2k3
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Guess I gotta go to the dragon...

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nchopp
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PapaSmurf2k3 wrote:Guess I gotta go to the dragon...
DOO EEEET!!!

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elwesso
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I'm super bummed I can't go to the dragon this year... Back to back weddings!! :(

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nchopp
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BOOOO! What kind of cad would schedule a wedding for that same weekend?

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SHIFT_Z
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Dang.. I just realized it's been 12.5 years since I joined! Time really flies sometimes...
Glad you're still around Choppa'


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