NC SC CHAT

[maxima278]

well, I'm about to reply to your email so if you don't get it just let me know.

[maxima278]

Today me, my wife and my daughter decided to blow off everything and pile into the 240 to go blast through the mountains of north georgia. Of course this was a relatively mild run since I had my 19 month old daughter and 8 month pregnant wife in the car, but we had a lot of fun anyway. We started in Dahlonega and headed north on 60 towards Suches, then after Suches there was no one on the road so we could go as fast as we wanted on some nice curvy roads. Probably one of the most beautiful days we've had all year too. I love going up there because it's pretty much what I built that car for!

On the way back we came down from Blairsville and caught up with a Miata that had CoolCatRacing.com's logos on it along with formulaD stickers, plus a rollbar and a wicked stiff suspension. It was painted green with orange graphics on it and it was loud too. I hung with it ok, but if the traffic had been a little better he probably would have ran off and left me.

[Redemption1978]

That sounds like tons of fun man. All the time we obsess over our cars for just a little while of fun seems weird to some people but its those days that we go driving like that that make it all worth it!

And I agree this is a damn fine time to go into the mountains.

/me continues his search for funds for new wheels.

[maxima278]

when are you going to come down so we can go in the mountains again?

[kaChris803]

sup guys! happy sunday morning!! my daughter just watched madagascar for the 4th time this morning!! i can only have so much of melman ya know!

[Black on Gold]

Haha. I know how you feel James. I was driving my girlfriends Lexus yesterday. I had to go home and change because it was getting a bit chilly and all the leaves were in the road and when i drove by they'd blow and the trees were red and brown and it was truly beautiful. I hope to have a weekend cruiser one day.

[gr8bryt]

Don't worry, your day is coming soon. I'm glad that you haven't totally given up on 240's; they're really GR8 cars and a lot of fun too. We'll see you in one again sooner or later lol.

[gr8bryt]

Today me, my wife and my daughter decided to blow off everything and pile into the 240 to go blast through the mountains of north georgia. Of course this was a relatively mild run since I had my 19 month old daughter and 8 month pregnant wife in the car, but we had a lot of fun anyway. We started in Dahlonega and headed north on 60 towards Suches, then after Suches there was no one on the road so we could go as fast as we wanted on some nice curvy roads. Probably one of the most beautiful days we've had all year too. I love going up there because it's pretty much what I built that car for!

Thats really cool to be able to have a wife that is supporting of your car fettish. I kinda envy you and Chris a little bit for that. I'm trying to convert her, but progress is slow. Maybe once I get into my mods more, she will be more inclined to participate.

[Black on Gold]

Yea. I REALLY want another Zenki. I told myself for the rest of my life, no matter what im always going to have a 240. A few kids at school kepts asking me why 240 owners arent happy with 1 240 or why the like them so much and i told them.."you just wouldnt understand"

Once i have found a girl that i'd like to stay with i hope to teach her a bit about cars and 240's a bit. Once my sister is old enough to drive im going to see about getting her into a 240 =)

[Black on Gold]

Pulled them apart today James.

[maxima278]

here's a pic from this weekend:

[Black on Gold]

Wow. Amazing pic James. I love it. I think it should be your new sig picture

[maxima278]

here's another:

[kouki munster]

Thoes pictures came out good.

I had a pretty busy weekend, Guiedo and I finaly got his motor most of the way back together. All that's left is to torque down the cam sprocket bolts, put on the oil pan, valve cover, manifold and turbo, accesories, and then the motor will be ready to go in the car. Now we just have to get the car ready to recieve the motor, so it will most likly be another 2- 3 weeks before we are ready to turn the key since just about the only time we can work on it is the weekends.

[maxima278]

Wow. Amazing pic James. I love it. I think it should be your new sig picture

I think it will be. I'll just crop some of the road out from under it to make it perfect. I'll do it tommorrow though, the computer is running a bit rough tonight. I've got a few more pics I really want to post but that can wait til tommorrow as well.

[Redemption1978]

quiet night!

[Black on Gold]

It's been for the past 2 nights. I've been one of the only ones posting. I've been on nico quite alot lately actually.

[maxima278]

yeah, I got busy today. I still want to post more pics and change my sig, I just don't have the patience tonight.

[maxima278]

ok here's some of the pics I wanted to post:

[maxima278]

[Black on Gold]

Beautiful daughter you have there James. Man all these S14 pictures just make me miss mine more and more. I need to get rid of mine asap.

[kaChris803]

i bet she drives faster than you!!! lol

[Redemption1978]

Thats a daddys girl if I've ever seen one :p .

[gr8bryt]

Beautiful daughter you have there James. Man all these S14 pictures just make me miss mine more and more. I need to get rid of mine asap.

, Those are some really adorable pics, good resolution in them too. Sup everyone, been kinda busy lately with a lot of stuff. I moved into another dept. @ work and I haven't gotten settled in quite yet to use the pc. My evenings have been consumed w/ various activities and I've been tired as hell. Hey Black on Gold, theres an s14 for sale here in the metro located @ d!ck Smith Nissan on Beltline Blvd. You may be able to check it out on their site..idk. Just wanted to check in for a min. Peace

[Black on Gold]

What color is it and whats the asking price? I might be able to find it on AutoTrader or something like that.

[Td5turbo]

Chris, your probably going to laugh with delight in the way of "I told you so" but I am still mad!!

Can you believe this: so i just picked up a set of nice 17x9 wheels and will be putting some 225/45 on it (from my z33 wheels) and so i take both sets of wheels (dismount the 225's on the z33 and get them ounted on the 17x9's) the the local tire place and the tech there said I am basically retared and a 225 will no way in hell seat on a 9" wide wheel and if it does, just driving around a corner will make it pop off the bead and I am like WTF its a mild stretch at that!

so i begged him to just do it and i know countless people that run this size setup but he insists that i know nothing about everything and he will not do it.so i go to 3 other shops and one wont mount tire on new wheels (wtf/ i know) and the other (Firestone tire shop) WONT mount tires on aluminum wheels (i dont get his because bouat 70% of cars have aluminum wheels), and the other said they charge $28 and wont be done for another 5 hours

I hate SC when it comes to this kind of stuff....socal RULES in tire shops!!!

So now i am in the hunt to find a tire shop that wont mess up my new wheels but still do it....I think Costco might be a good bet... Anyone know someone that could "hook-a-brotha-up"? I will love (not in a gay way lol) you forever!

[maxima278]

yeah thanks guys, she is adorable. I'll have her drifting by age seven. What's up with you guys?

[Black on Gold]

Austin, bring here up to Rock Hill and i'll do it over at the Applie Technology center. Im sure you wouldnt drive an 2hours to do that but thought i'd try lol

Pat

[Td5turbo]

well hell! if thats what it takes, thats what it takes! I have driven 3-4 hours for parts before hahaha.

[kaChris803]

hey dude, well just bring it to columbia and i'll do it at my shop. i still think it's a dumb idea, lol, but i'll do it none the less!