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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Nice, man...
yeah, damned balance is only as good as the calibration and care for the machine they're using.
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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Good to know, thanks.

Also,
S2000 is gone. 401k loan payoff for down payment on our new house was more important right now. Sold to a close friend on the forums. He made a solid offer that made me consider parting with it...He flew down and drove back to Jersey in it on Saturday.

I'll miss it dearly.
That was fast. You only just got it!

Always a good move to consider your finances, though.

You'll be back once you're done being "house poor".
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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you are being financially responsible...


not cool.
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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y'all are too much.
It's funny, mostly the people over 40 are like, GREAT MOVE...and under are like, you dumb ahole that car was so cool!

Well, It's not like I'm happy about it being gone...paying off a debt doesn't put a smile on my face like going sideways in the S did, that's for sure. It sucks, but in the grand scheme of things, I know it had to be done. I already cleared with wife that I'll be next up to get another car if I sell the TL as down payment, or keep TL and get a project car or something. The neighborhood I moved into, everyone just has lifted golf carts they drive around and that's what they mod. Who knows...
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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Modding golf carts? Is that what life comes to?

Good to see she went to a good home. Still dont know how he fits in it! Its a LOT closer to me now---maybe I can get to see her in person!
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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You made the right move man. After all the well being of your wife and future family is more important. And of course the obligatory, you'll be back
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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No more photos and video of a crazy man breaking the tires loose while having a huge grin on his face?
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Bittersweet.

Good move, I'm not sure I'd be able to do it. You've already tasted the koolaid though, so..yea, I give it a year before you're on the lookout again.
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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LOL...
I love you guys...thanks.

I'm already itching, I love the TL like no other car I've owned, but in a short 11 months...the S2000 earned a place in my heart. THAT is for sure.
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Ahh. Any other s2000 + 3G TL owners left here or am I sailing this ship alone? lol
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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Ahh. Any other s2000 + 3G TL owners left here or am I sailing this ship alone? lol
I had an '05 TL years ago. Does that count?
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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Still got my 3G. I believe Dave dwb993 still has his as well
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jtrix21
Ahh. Any other s2000 + 3G TL owners left here or am I sailing this ship alone? lol
Still have my 06 TL
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 07:22 AM
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I left a prestigious club...
and it sucks.

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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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If it makes you feel better, I still kinda want a 3g TL.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:35 AM
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LOL...it does, oddly.
I will admit that Tommy S's reaction to selling his S and getting the track spec Miata has me wondering just how much better it really is.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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I will say it over and over, 3G 6MT & AP2 = my realistic dream garage.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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See, that just made me muy sad. My 04 is 6MT too...at least I still have and love her.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:47 AM
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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Okay...fine.

Mannnn...it's setting in. I've been so distracted with house work that I didn't have time to really think about it. But I am sad as fk.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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It's ok man, you'll be back like I said. If you ever venture to this side of the world you're guaranteed some seat time
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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You're a good dude, Dennis. Thanks for that.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
LOL...it does, oddly.
I will admit that Tommy S's reaction to selling his S and getting the track spec Miata has me wondering just how much better it really is.
Probably better for what he is doing with it, but not better for everyone. Just different cars. If I lived closer I'd let you borrow mine to get your fill...oh wait, I've seen your videos. Nevermind.

Get another S, be happy.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 11:10 AM
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dammit...shouldn't have posted those!

Okay, had some oh sh*t moments that I recovered from

Thanks, Jordan. Nice offer...I probably will. I will also be honest though, my childhood dream has been to have a 5.0 and with the current platform...that might be an option for me.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 12:23 PM
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I was looking pretty heavy at them a while ago debating on a new car. Decided to go another route, but good lord are those things awesome...and that's before you get to the aftermarket world.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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That, I will wholeheartedly agree with...insane!
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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J, your heart break has hit me right in the feels.

Don't worry bruh, I didn't really delete those dick pics
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
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I will say it over and over, 3G 6MT & AP2 = my realistic dream garage.
mine is better.

335i 8speed auto & Ap2.
You can get the acceleration, torque, refined I6 and best auto tranny on the market
You also get fun, stiff, best manual tranny on the market, no torque, high rev, screaming machine
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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Nice Garage!
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realistic Dream garage.

So i dont have it.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
mine is better.

335i 8speed auto & Ap2.
You can get the acceleration, torque, refined I6 and best auto tranny on the market
You also get fun, stiff, best manual tranny on the market, no torque, high rev, screaming machine
When I say my realistic dream garage, it's what I can afford now .. there's no way I could drop $25,000 - $35,000 on a used 335i / 335is or any with the 8AT - I'll take the high mileage ~ $12,000 3G MT for a daily driver. For now

It'll always have a spot in my heart, just like my old Accord 6MT.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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My realistic garage goal:

S2000 (have one)
MDX (wife has one)
TLX Type-S (waiting for it, have a '13 Accord)
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
When I say my realistic dream garage, it's what I can afford now .. there's no way I could drop $25,000 - $35,000 on a used 335i / 335is or any with the 8AT - I'll take the high mileage ~ $12,000 3G MT for a daily driver. For now

It'll always have a spot in my heart, just like my old Accord 6MT.
That is why you lease the 335i as your DD and park your S2k at home for weekends and tracks.

actually i prefer to have a muscle car and an AP2.

i guess if i could have 2 cars, wait actually i do.

I mean, if i can change the 2 cars i have, I will want them to be completely different in terms of performance.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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^ Different strokes, different folks

I need to put my priorities straight anyhoo, I don't even have a garage yet
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 02:12 PM
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Funny you mention that oowindoo...I sometimes did feel like my driving experience was similar in the sense that I was in a 6MT lowered honda and had to be careful where I parked them.

Morgan...
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Jeep + sports car = Dream garage. Trying to make my Commander more offroad worthy at the moment.

I do love going round tracks but I love getting lost in the mountains more.
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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