OPPO- I've Missed You, And I Need Your Help.

"Howdy Harrell" (hseason91) 07/26/2014 at 17:12 • Filed to: None

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~ Hear me out y'all

Over the last few months, I have -

1. Graduated from College.

2. Got accepted into a sales position with one of the largest privately held companies in the United States.. A position that I have been preparing myself for over the course of the last 4 years, and I was extremely excited for. (Foreshadowing)

3. Moved across the great state of Texas, to a city where I don't know a soul.

And 4. Realized that this was the biggest mistake I have ever made.

This sort of explains why I have been MIA over the course of the last 3 months. Working nearly 10 hours a day, 6 days a week has left me little time to be an enthusiast.

I have however, had the chance to drive this sweet little Mini.

OK, not THIS EXACT Mini, but a Clubman S almost identical to it. I'm currently borrowing it from my mom so I can save money on gas, since the nature of my job requires me to drive nearly 100 miles a day... I practically live in this thing.

Shifting through the gears in the Mini on the back roads of Southwest Texas is the most enjoyable part of my day. So, if there is one thing that I have learned at my new job, it's that I'm not following my passion.

Nearly 2 years ago, I came up with a business idea that COULD fundamentally change the future of the Automotive Industry, Motorsport, and the Hobby in its entirety (As corny as that sounds). Something built by auto-enthusiasts, for the World to enjoy.

Originally, I told myself I would play it safe, earn some money in my career, then wait till I had the money and see if it still made sense at the time.

I now realize... it just cant wait any longer. Over the course of the next few months I will begin development of this new business, with little money, little time, and I need the help of my fellow Opponauts.

The questions I ask may seem mundane, irrelevant, or appear to have obvious answers to them, but just give me your honest OPPOinions. I don't claim to be an genius, great writer, an expert wrench, or the fastest driver on the track. I'm just an average guy who sees a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

So the first thing I ask is, if you could fix just ONE thing in the "Automotive World", what would it be? It can relate Motorsport, custom culture, the "Industry", literally ANYTHING.

I look forward to hearing yall's responses!

~ Howdy Harrell

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Howdy Harrell 07/26/2014 at 17:23

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I would make the rule that emissions rules don't exist. So everything everywhere can have straight pipes.

No Prius Needed > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 07/26/2014 at 17:51

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Pls no.

ttyymmnn > Howdy Harrell 07/26/2014 at 18:02

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The entire car buying experience.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Howdy Harrell 07/26/2014 at 18:15

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Standardize the safety specs between the US and Europe at least, and allow us to import what we want without waiting for 25 years.

Jayhawk Jake > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 07/26/2014 at 18:17

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This, and apply it to aviation too.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Howdy Harrell 07/26/2014 at 18:39

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Mandatory vehicle safety inspections every time a vehicle is re-registered. Even working in a high-end shop I see a lot of sketchy things that I unfortunately cannot keep off of the road, it's downright scary sometimes.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > No Prius Needed 07/26/2014 at 18:50

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Yes straight pipe all the things.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 07/26/2014 at 19:04

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God damn! Elect this man right now!!

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 07/26/2014 at 19:05

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Thank you.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Howdy Harrell 07/26/2014 at 19:06

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I would like free car parts....

Really i cant think of much except that stance cars would become less popular here real soon

No Prius Needed > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 07/26/2014 at 19:31

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Straight pipes: When you need something more obnoxious than a fartcan.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > No Prius Needed 07/26/2014 at 19:32

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But sounds great.

No Prius Needed > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 07/26/2014 at 19:36

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On V8s I have to agree especially the RS4...HNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG. However, on a something like a stence4leef ceeeveeec with add vtacccccccccccccccccccccc it makes a fartcan sound fantastic.

trmoore09 > ttyymmnn 07/26/2014 at 20:05

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Tesla's business/sales model adapted by more companies?

trmoore09 > Howdy Harrell 07/26/2014 at 23:46

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I'm still trying to think of the one thing I would change, but if I were you, I would repost this on Monday. You should get a lot more responses then. Maybe tomorrow too?