Trentimus

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.

ofplon

Studio Engineer at a media company & Musician

spdandpwr

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.

terdonal

Still retired.

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?

robtroxel

Airline Captain, retired!

spdandpwr

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It's all good, just teasing you about it

00TL-P3.2

Accountant for an Oil & Gas Directional Drilling Co.

psunuce

I am an engineer at a nuclear power plant

terdonal

Life is good and getting there early can be a good thing but not for everybody.

Trentimus

The group is about as diverse as I figured.

spdandpwr

We're a smart bunch...could potentially take over the world

ddantzler

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.

Trentimus

Teehee I use Sharepoint..

ddantzler

Here are a couple of photos of my car.

robtroxel

Nice job on re attaching the spoiler. A great visual mod for this car!

ddantzler

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.

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.

spdandpwr

^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.

robtroxel

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!

ofplon

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.

terdonal

Sorry to hear that really sucks.

opboarding

Sorry to hear Trent. Hope you get it sorted out alright!

Trentimus

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?

spdandpwr

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.

spdandpwr

On another note, I washed the car the other day:

Trentimus

A friend's Hyundai?

terdonal

Yup you really have to be watching out for the other drivers. I washed and cleaned mine all up yesterday as well.

spdandpwr

brother's Hyundai. The exhaust sounds really good!

spdandpwr

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

CoquiTSX

Oh that's OK then.I was afraid you had gone to the dark side :

Trentimus

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?

ZhenyaF

iTrader: (6)

^ the bumper cut out will probably be the same, Acura is moving to no bumper cut outs on all its model

spdandpwr

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.

spdandpwr

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/

spdandpwr

Interesting article ridiculing Acura's recent advertising campaign:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/acuras-...he-ad-section/

spdandpwr

Anyone have plans for the extended weekend? Any road trips for ilx'ers? Lets get this community going

psunuce

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.

Trentimus

I got my bumper fixed.. Still a big sad moment for me.

opboarding

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!