What was the biggest achievement you did this year opponauts?

"RotaryLover" (rotarylover) 12/31/2013 at 15:09 • Filed to: 2013

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Getting the Miata early this year was something, but getting rid of the 7 was my top achievement. I didn't have the heart to continue the project nor to get rid of it. I grew some cojones and did it. It took a shit load of kicks to the butt to do it tho. I'm now Rotaryless....

So oppo, what was your biggest achievement?

TheBaron2112 > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:11

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Successfully driving my Porsche 944 from Nashville to Denver and up Pikes Peak and through the Rocky Mountains then back to Nashville in the middle of the summer.

It killed my starter, which I had to have replaced, but it was an absolute trip. I loved it. It certainly felt like an accomplishment—especially for the car's trip up Pikes Peak.

Party-vi > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:13

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Violently ended a long term relationship

Only to replace it a more expensive relationship. Hopefully this one will last longer though.

. . > Party-vi 12/31/2013 at 15:15

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As long as you're not abusive it should be fine.

Party-vi > . . 12/31/2013 at 15:18

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Does forced induction count as abuse?

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:18

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Kept my 18 years old Fiat alive in one of the most hostile environments known to cars, Brazil. Despite a clutch failure, fender bender, daily use, bad roads, bad fuel, bad water, bad air, and bad roads again, I successfully used it as a Daily Driver and kept it in one piece while doing so.

I immediately added a Pearl Jam alive keyring to keys when the school year was done

TurboSloth > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:19

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Biggest Achievement: Getting a 4.0 GPA

Biggest Jalop Achievement: n/a.

Sadly, my jalop life has been rather empty because of a lack of funds, because I've been saving. Hopefully for this year, I can either get a project car, or go to a junkyard, and pull an engine to fix up and modify, then find a car to put that engine in.

Sn210 > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:19

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I convinced my wife to let me get a new car!

. . > Party-vi 12/31/2013 at 15:22

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It could. Remember to back off when she tells you that she doesn't like it. Go easy on her and remember that asking that much of her may turn her into a bit of a diva. You'll definitely need to show your appreciation through maintenance fit for a lady.

Takuro Spirit > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:31

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So many to choose from.....

Bought a 77 T/A project car.

Moved into a house with a garage (so I can buy project cars)

Traded my truck for a FWD 4-door with a V6 and a manual trans, but is still sensible and gets 30MPG (except when its balls ass cold out like now)

Hired a great guy to work under me. He knows his shit and is great with the "customers". (wow that sounds dirty)

Can't think of any more off the top of my head, but it's nice to think about these after how shitty the past month has been.

RotaryLover > Takuro Spirit 12/31/2013 at 15:35

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It's always good to see positive stuff about yourself. :)

RotaryLover > Party-vi 12/31/2013 at 15:37

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OH NOES! You're my nemesis!

Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:37

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2013 St Louis Region SCCA Solo Super Street Modified Champion:

Klaus Schmoll > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:37

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I learned how to walk again!

Everything is fine now, except one little thing. In rehab they taught me the old people/handicapped way to get into a car. Which was nice as that meant being able to drive again after over two months. Plant your butt on the seat and then swing both legs into the car. For some reason, I am still doing that. Dunno why! I guess I somehow forgot how I did that before my accident.

RotaryLover > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 12/31/2013 at 15:38

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I still wanna see it in great shape at the end of 2014!

RotaryLover > TurboSloth 12/31/2013 at 15:39

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One word. Miata....no scratch that. Get a Jagggggggggggggggggg.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:39

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Will do man!

After today's cleanup and tightening of nuts and bolts, it's running better than it's been in a long time.

RotaryLover > Sn210 12/31/2013 at 15:41

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You win oppo!

RotaryLover > TheBaron2112 12/31/2013 at 15:44

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Man I wish I could do that in my Miata...but driving from Montreal to Ontario and back killed my 2 month old Catalytic Converter. I don't want to imagine what would happen if I did the same hahaha!

TheBaron2112 > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:48

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I was paranoid the whole way across the country, up the mountain, and through Denver. It wasn't until I finished everything that I realized "you did this much, so I bet you can probably drive downhill all the way to Nashville!"

RotaryLover > Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight 12/31/2013 at 15:50

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What car did you use?

RotaryLover > Klaus Schmoll 12/31/2013 at 15:55

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This just looks painful. But great to see that you can walk and drive again! :D

Dusty Ventures > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:55

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I'd say it's a toss up between my first rally win and getting to go out west to do the Nameless GT86 story.

RotaryLover > TheBaron2112 12/31/2013 at 15:57

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I would be paranoid on the way back too lol

YSI-what can brown do for you > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 15:57

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I have a few here is a quick list

Learned how to drive manual before I turned 20.

Started amateur racing.

Installed my own exhaust and bought my first mods!

Went to my first vintage race, and what a race it was!

Won my first SCCA event

Now on to the not so car related stuff!!

Quit Pharmacy and decided to become an engineer!

Made a few friends, which is amazing cause I never talk to anyone

Opened up and joined a few clubs at school

That's it really.

Lost 30lbs over the summer!

Things that need to be done next year.

Lose another 10 to 20 lbs to get back to my perfect weight

Get a girlfriend. . .

To say the least, this has been a great year! Technically these all aren't the biggest, but I am super proud of myself, so I have to tell someone!!!!

Party-vi > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 16:01

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WHY CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!?

RotaryLover > YSI-what can brown do for you 12/31/2013 at 16:05

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Impressive is all I can say!

YSI-what can brown do for you > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 16:06

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Dude, I went into overdrive this year. I was blasting it out. . . much better than last year when I did pretty much nothing.

PowderHound > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 16:06

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Car Wise? I think I got my car tuned and in a reliable state at the beginning of the year.
Personal biggest accomplishment? moving to somewhere I have always wanted to live and landing a job in my field two years out of school.

RotaryLover > Party-vi 12/31/2013 at 16:08

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Because, life is much less electrifying without haters hahahahaha!

RotaryLover > YSI-what can brown do for you 12/31/2013 at 16:09

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Taking the lost time back huh? Nice! I gotta do the same!

RotaryLover > Dusty Ventures 12/31/2013 at 16:28

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I just read the Nameless GT86 story. I'm jealous! But having a win is awesome too! I understand your feeling.

CarlWinslow > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 16:29

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Montreal to Ontario is only 2 hours!

RotaryLover > CarlWinslow 12/31/2013 at 16:31

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Exactly why I said that I can not imagine how much bad stuff could happen if I did the same as TheBaron.

Dusty Ventures > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 16:32

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The win was extra special because it was completely unexpected. The car was shit

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

Bandit > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 16:36

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Achievements: Rebuilt my first engine, did my first engine swap, made gear head friends, and I've made it through half of my senior year in high school.

Anti-achievements: currently am experiencing the hells known as the paint shop, got in a small accident that caused $8000 in damage to our Volvo, was single for the entire year.

TurboSloth > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 16:51

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My list was between a 2nd gen rx-7, miata, 240sx, datsun 240z, or an E36. Or any coupe with RWD/manual in the NJ area.

RotaryLover > Bandit 12/31/2013 at 16:52

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It's still at the paint shop?? I thought they would be done by now!

RotaryLover > TurboSloth 12/31/2013 at 16:56

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240Z. Because of that!

Bandit > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 16:58

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Yes. They are giving it back to me because they want their space in the shop back. They are too busy to tough it till February (insurance paid work takes priority). It's ridiculous.

RotaryLover > Bandit 12/31/2013 at 17:02

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At least they're giving it back. Still what a waste of time! Check on your local racing forums, sometimes they can suggest great places where they do paint jobs.

Jonathan Harper > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 17:23

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Drove a shitload of cars. Made a shitload of videos. WORD

RotaryLover > Jonathan Harper 12/31/2013 at 17:28

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And I desire your life!

TurboSloth > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 17:33

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I really want a 240z, but the problem is that the ones in my area are either rusted to hell (like the body has deteriorated) or they've been restored already. I want something where the body isn't super rusted, but it isn't restored.

I want to put an ls engine in it. Yeah, you heard me.

Also, what the fuck did I just watch.

RotaryLover > TurboSloth 12/31/2013 at 17:46

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Some crazy thing I saw back in 2007 when I was searching like crazy for 240zs lol. FC's will be cheap to get and is perfect for an engine swap. Miatas....they are nice but you'll hate it if you're a highway cruiser, hate noise, hate having a harsh ride. Other than that they are perfect. 240sx still got the drift tax on them and you wont get one in great condition under 5000$ unless you're lucky. An e36 M3 would be nice! Get some good contacts for BMW parts tho. Get a Cressida, swap it Manual and put a 1/2JZ. It would be sick...but yea it's not a coupe.

Krieger (@FSKrieger22) > RotaryLover 12/31/2013 at 23:18

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Biggest achievement: Passing freshman year of high school with 0 morale throughout (my high school is infamous for holding back freshmen)

Jalop achievement: n/a, unless building a 1:72 model of an SR-71 counts (I should post pics sometime)

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > RotaryLover 01/01/2014 at 07:53

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I did my first repair on a car (Powered window on a 99´ Lancia Y), and I started my driving lessons at an age people couldn´t before! (The minimum age was 18, is now 16.5!)

RotaryLover > Krieger (@FSKrieger22) 01/01/2014 at 17:38

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Please post them! I wanna see them! :D

RotaryLover > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder 01/01/2014 at 17:42

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Lucky you! Just get a 2 seater as a starter car when you'll get the license. You'll thank me later, much later on.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > RotaryLover 01/01/2014 at 18:15

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I'm exchanging emails with a guy that sells a Mercedes 200e (1985), what is your opinion on that?

Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight > RotaryLover 01/01/2014 at 19:45

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This one (2006 Cadillac XLR-V):

911e46z06 > RotaryLover 01/02/2014 at 02:00

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Valve cover gaskets on the Tahoe. Just pop off the covers and drop in the new gaskets, right? Nope. Had to take half the damn engine apart, which was pretty sketchy due to my marginal (at best) mechanicking skills. Got em changed out though.

911e46z06 > Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight 01/02/2014 at 02:01

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Doin her in style. Well done.

RotaryLover > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder 01/03/2014 at 02:03

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Not a bad car. Pretty solid especially with a diesel engine from what I've heard. But parts wise...it could turn expensive. The only reason why I said to get a 2 seater, is to not turn into "the taxi". That's what happens when you're the guy that first gets it's license and car while the friends don't and ask for rides. If you can handle it then go ahead with the MB. It's a good choice but save a good 1000-2000$ for emergency repairs.

RotaryLover > 911e46z06 01/03/2014 at 02:05

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I understand that...for all GM products that is. Over-complicated for nothing!

911e46z06 > RotaryLover 01/03/2014 at 03:22

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I don't know man. I have a K5 Blazer and I can take that 350 apart and put her back together in my sleep. Crazy how much difference 10 years can make. That said, every GM seems like one of those big wooden children's puzzles compared to a BMW.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > RotaryLover 01/03/2014 at 07:15

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Haven't thought of that, but I'm not too worried about becoming ''the taxi'', because with this new law, I need an experienced driver (at least 27 years old, at least 5 years license) next to me until 18.

The Mercedes is not a diesel, because diesel oldtimers have to pay full price in road tax, (some emission bullshit..) petrol cars are much cheaper.

I think (and hope...) parts are not a big problem, because I live in Europe, right next to Germany, so these cars were pretty popular.

Thanks for the advice!

RotaryLover > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder 01/03/2014 at 18:27

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Oh, if you live in Europe then go for it! Parts should not be an issue there...compared to us in Canada/USA.

RotaryLover > 911e46z06 01/04/2014 at 06:31

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The sunfire my father had gave me a bad taste on electronic issues. That's why. But yeah BMW...it's on another level.

911e46z06 > RotaryLover 01/04/2014 at 21:25

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Yeah, I've heard bad things about the cars. Never owned one except for the Z06.

RotaryLover > 911e46z06 01/04/2014 at 21:28

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Bah the only issue I heard with z06s are the brake fade. Can you confirm it?

911e46z06 > RotaryLover 01/04/2014 at 21:33

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I cannot. Perfect in every way.

Daywalker > RotaryLover 01/05/2014 at 14:47

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Achievements: my wife gave birth to our perfect baby boy, I finished my PhD and got a job, and traded in my 330ci ZHP fpr my dream car, an E46 M3. Moved and bought a new home too. It's been a big year.

Non Achievements: we traded my wife's S6 Avant in for a Yukon Hybrid. The truck is cool, but not nearly as jalop as the Mordwagen.

TA4K > RotaryLover 01/05/2014 at 15:45

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I got my Triumph, then six months later I got my driving licence!

RotaryLover > TA4K 01/05/2014 at 19:49

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Bike or car?

RotaryLover > Daywalker 01/05/2014 at 19:51

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You're on to a awesome 2014 man! Congrats on the new born! :)

Daywalker > RotaryLover 01/05/2014 at 21:50

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Thank you!

TA4K > RotaryLover 01/05/2014 at 22:11

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Car. Triumph 2000 MK2 1970