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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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For my day job I'm a software engineer. I also run a wedding/portrait photography business with a friend on the side.
Anything with engineer in the title is good!

My friend owns a business that works wedding photography, he says it's extremely fun and wishes he would of gotten into that kind of work years ago.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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We actually had this topic covered earlier in this thread. But, since it's been a while:

I work at The New York Times as a Project Manager in their marketing services department.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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All these engineers!

My baaaaad, where was it talked about? New York Times!? Big dog!


Terry, how's the good life? Is it worth trying to get there early?
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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All these engineers!

My baaaaad, where was it talked about? New York Times!? Big dog!


Terry, how's the good life? Is it worth trying to get there early?
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It's all good, just teasing you about it
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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I am just curious, what do some of you guys do for work? You don't have to say anything you're uncomfortable with but I think it's cool to see what type of people come together in communities like this. I am a mortgage underwriter.. boooorrring.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Trentimus
All these engineers!

My baaaaad, where was it talked about? New York Times!? Big dog!


Terry, how's the good life? Is it worth trying to get there early?
Life is good and getting there early can be a good thing but not for everybody.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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The group is about as diverse as I figured.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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We're a smart bunch...could potentially take over the world
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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I am a Sr. Web Developer, with a MS in Information Systems Management. Most recently I'm working quite a bit with SharePoint 2010/2013. I also teach adjunct courses at a couple of colleges on a variety of topics in IT ranging from Network Security and Linux to development.
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Old Jan 3, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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I am a Sr. Web Developer, with a MS in Information Systems Management. Most recently I'm working quite a bit with SharePoint 2010/2013. I also teach adjunct courses at a couple of colleges on a variety of topics in IT ranging from Network Security and Linux to development.
Teehee I use Sharepoint..
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Here are a couple of photos of my car.
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Nice job on re attaching the spoiler. A great visual mod for this car!
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Thanks robtroxel! It does look nice! The only other things I've done at this point are have those OEM splash guards installed at the dealer, branded license plate frame, and some Acura logo valve stem caps. Bought a chrome tip for the exhaust, but either I installed it improperly, or it could be a poor design, because it started to melt the underside of the bumper, so I took it off. I might revisit putting it on one day, but would have to find out how to get the melted plastic off the tip first.
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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I got rear-ended by an 18 yr old girl.. I looked in my review mirror while stopped.. she just kept coming, phone light shining in her face. Luckily it just messed up my rear bumper face.. the trunk still closes and it didn't move the face just cracked it in the middle. *sigh*

I have the worst luck sometimes.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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^are you kidding me! I would sue for punitive damages! I don't care, if someone makes a blatant mistake...i.e. using their phone like that, they need to get sued. Not my fault you were doing something illegal. I feel bad for your car and hope she has insurance.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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It's an epidemic..distracted driving from telephone/texting. There is nothing that important that it can't wait. The insurance companies automatically request insureds phone records in these accidents. Some time ago my wife got rear ended by a meter maid in a Cushman while the MM was texting!
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Trentimus
I got rear-ended by an 18 yr old girl.. I looked in my review mirror while stopped.. she just kept coming, phone light shining in her face. Luckily it just messed up my rear bumper face.. the trunk still closes and it didn't move the face just cracked it in the middle. *sigh*

I have the worst luck sometimes.
Dude! sorry to hear.

Well, maybe a nice hard impact on the rear end will get rid of the trunk noise we're all having...(dark humor attempt)

Not 3 weeks ago I was T-boned in my 2012 Focus; it was totaled and the ILX is what I leased to replace it.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Trentimus
I got rear-ended by an 18 yr old girl.. I looked in my review mirror while stopped.. she just kept coming, phone light shining in her face. Luckily it just messed up my rear bumper face.. the trunk still closes and it didn't move the face just cracked it in the middle. *sigh*

I have the worst luck sometimes.
Sorry to hear that really sucks.
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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Sorry to hear Trent. Hope you get it sorted out alright!
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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Working out the claim now.

Speed, I am just not the type.. I am just happy no one was hurt. Now, if she tries to dodge the bullet somehow I will start taking legal action.. but I am sure this will all be cleared up with the simple replacement of the rear bumper cover.

Thanks all, it's annoying but whatever ya know?
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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I almost got t-boned today. A toyota tundra was coming up fast at a three way intersection. I saw that the lady driving wasn't slowing so I didn't pull out and sure enough the blew right through the sign without batting so much as an eyelid.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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On another note, I washed the car the other day:










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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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A friend's Hyundai?
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Yup you really have to be watching out for the other drivers. I washed and cleaned mine all up yesterday as well.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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A friend's Hyundai?
brother's Hyundai. The exhaust sounds really good!
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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lol, the Verano turbo is slower than ilx in the quarter mile, despite having a 49 hp advantage:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...al-test-review

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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brother's Hyundai. The exhaust sounds really good!
Oh that's OK then.I was afraid you had gone to the dark side :
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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lol, the Verano turbo is slower than ilx in the quarter mile, despite having a 49 hp advantage:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...al-test-review

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
WOOT! Now imagine +50 hp to us!


~ On my accident.. they're willing to write me a check, the damage is minimal .. I am thinking of holding onto the money until we see if the 2014 gets a bumper cut-out.. what do you all think?
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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^ the bumper cut out will probably be the same, Acura is moving to no bumper cut outs on all its model
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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You never know, Acura may try to introduce "s" versions of their cars. It's profitable for virtually every other manufacturer AND gives the brand cache and talk appeal among enthusiasts and the auto media.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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PRL Motorsports out of PA introduced a turbo kit for the 2012 si that doesn't use an intercooler. The kit starts at 3k!

http://prlmotorsports.com/store/2012...ystem-stage-1/
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Interesting article ridiculing Acura's recent advertising campaign:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/acuras-...he-ad-section/
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Anyone have plans for the extended weekend? Any road trips for ilx'ers? Lets get this community going
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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No major road trips are planned for this weekend. I do plan on heading into Philly from the Jersey Shore (about 1 hr) a couple of times. Driving on the NJ turnpike is always an... invigorating experience.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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I got my bumper fixed.. Still a big sad moment for me.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Anyone have plans for the extended weekend? Any road trips for ilx'ers? Lets get this community going
Not extended for me we don't get many holidays...

BUT, I am going on a 30 minute road trip on Sunday to meet up with Trent!
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