New Jersey Hustle

by "Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
Published 01/05/2017 at 21:39

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I grew up in NJ and 20 years in CA haven’t cured me one bit.

I bought a 996 Carerra 4 that I’m turning into a track/autocross car. I just spoke to the owner of my neighborhood local; a dark dive-ish motorcycle bar, and said, “Hey why don’t you sponsor me? You’ll get photos of the car on the track for the bar, and I get new seats and tires.”

Shockingly he wasn’t opposed.

Now, while this isn’t exactly cash in hand, I am pretty sure it’ll turn into new seats OR tires and for that I’ll happily get a big vinyl black cat for my hood because even if I break even who the hell cares.

Lesson of this story: choose a neighborhood bar with a badass logo. Also, asking nicely with a dash of good timing never hurts.

Replies (5)

"Your boy, BJR" (jerseyshoreben)
01/05/2017 at 22:12, STARS: 3

if you can hustle in jersey, you will never go broke anywhere.

"Cryptopygia - Front Wheel Drive is Best Wheel Drive" (cryptopygia)
01/05/2017 at 22:25, STARS: 0

Don’t forget the IMS fix ...

"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
01/06/2017 at 02:19, STARS: 0

New IMS, rear main seal, valve guides, valve seals, air/oil separator, pressure plate, clutch, brakes.... all done. All that’s left are camber plates and stickers for added HP. (And aero — which arrived today and goes on when the rain finally stops.)

"JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!" (jqj213)
01/06/2017 at 19:27, STARS: 0

I grew up in NJ but currently am stuck in Florida.

Apparently I’m crazy for loving the NJ attitude and way of life.

"Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief" (flynorcal)
01/06/2017 at 20:26, STARS: 0

I’ve observed that anyone I meet from New Jersey who now lives outside of New Jersey generally is pretty awesome.

The people who grow up there and stay there? Generally a mixed bag and frequently not as interesting.