GOT MY CAR BACK!!!!

"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko) 04/10/2014 at 15:33 • Filed to: None

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And my wallet is now $3,200 lighter. The flywheel was indeed shot, the corroded exhaust bolts gave them some issues, and I had them replace my shifter bushings because fuck it, why not. My car is faster, shifts are crisp and tight with no play, and my clutch now engages like it should (so, I stalled a couple of times from old muscle memory).

Brian Silvestro > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/10/2014 at 15:35

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What kind of E36 do you have again? You never show me pictures.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Brian Silvestro 04/10/2014 at 15:44

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Brian Silvestro > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/10/2014 at 15:47

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FrederickLawOlmsteez > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/10/2014 at 15:54

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God made torches for rusty exhaust bolts. Are we talking exhaust manifold bolts?

philipilihp > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/10/2014 at 15:55

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It is sooooo good to hear it.

(in case the reference doesn't make sense:

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > FrederickLawOlmsteez 04/10/2014 at 16:13

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Flange

fhrblig > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/10/2014 at 16:16

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Ha, I guess I should stop bitching about having to spend $171 to replace a single tire. Glad you have your car back!

Sn210 > philipilihp 04/10/2014 at 16:27

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I haven't seen that in YEARS! Thank you

philipilihp > Sn210 04/10/2014 at 16:33

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It's a classic for sure!

Manuél Ferrari > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/10/2014 at 17:15

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How much have you invested total so far?

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Manuél Ferrari 04/10/2014 at 17:52

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What is, "too much," Trebek?

senn > FrederickLawOlmsteez 04/10/2014 at 18:06

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Torches and Cold Chisels...

Manuél Ferrari > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/10/2014 at 19:17

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Haha

If it's less than $20K then it's proof that not everyone has to buy a new ST

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Manuél Ferrari 04/10/2014 at 19:19

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Probably less than $8K all said and done.

Manuél Ferrari > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/11/2014 at 00:41

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That is not bad at all.

Brian needs to buy one.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 04/11/2014 at 00:43

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See my question and answer.

Arch Duke only spent $8K so far.

Your Dad needs to approve used cars. He'll save money. You could have a sweet N/A straight six.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 04/11/2014 at 07:52

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You don't think I've tried!? I've told him countless times that if I bought a cheap used car, that even with repairs it'll still be cheaper, he just doesn't believe me.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 04/11/2014 at 11:10

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That's so funny. Your Dad would rather walk into a new car dealer and yell "shut up and take my money!"

Well on the positive side the car will be in your name, right? If so then it will be worth a good deal in a trade later when you have a job and can buy anything you want. So if he insists on spending more than $20K when you were OK with something cheaper then it only helps you.

It's funny cause when I was in college my Dad made me buy my own car when the E21 took a crap. I found a clean used E36 that was much newer and had way less miles than the E21. He was happy with that pick. He wasn't paying so he wasn't going to force me to spend over $20K, haha

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 04/11/2014 at 11:13

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...I'm the one paying and I'm still being forced into buying a new car though....

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 04/11/2014 at 11:47

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Oh I forgot the arrangement.

So it's your own money? You have that much saved up? Or you will be making payments?

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 04/11/2014 at 12:16

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Making payments.

*cries*

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 04/11/2014 at 13:17

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Oh lord. I was confused this whole time.

I thought your Dad is paying for the whole thing.

That SUCKS that he decides that you HAVE to buy a brand new car and make payments on it.

If you're the one making payments you should be allowed to buy a CPO car for the same price.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 04/11/2014 at 13:18

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Nope.

*cries more*

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 04/11/2014 at 13:21

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Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 04/11/2014 at 13:32

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I've kind of embraced it. I do want to experience what a hot hatchback is like, so I guess I'll have my entire college career to do it.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 04/11/2014 at 13:42

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Oh yeah you'll be totally fine.

It's just a bummer that you can't decide how to spend your own money.

But it's not the end of the world. Being forced to get a new hot hatch instead of a used car with more power and luxury is definitely a First World Problem.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 04/11/2014 at 13:53

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Exactly. There's no use bitching about what kind of car I'm going to get. I'm excited either way. I really want to get a job at the local indoor karting track next year. I already have an internship lined up for summer.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 04/11/2014 at 13:59

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that would be awesome!

free kart rides after work!

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 04/11/2014 at 14:06

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But all of the 10 year-olds will destroy me on the track! That weight difference!

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro 04/11/2014 at 14:09

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LOL

You'll need to have one of the technicians tweak a kart to give you MOAR POWER

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari 04/11/2014 at 14:11

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I've never even been there, I've only passed by. I wonder what it's like inside..