** Official Charlotte Area Chat Thread **
05-05-2010, 01:54 PM
#3081
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Haha I hope so man! I'm training tomorrow night at the Cheesecake Factory. Hopefully that goes well and then I'll permanently be at The Umstead.
And damn you're right, all three of us have valet positions. Ballllliiiiiiinnnnn
I drove a M/T vehicle yesterday for the first time in a year. It was Mitzi's dad's old ass Jeep lifted on 36s and shit haha. I stalled once but I didn't do bad whatsoever considering it had been a while and I had only driven Hondas before that. I just hope no 360 Modenas or anything like that come tomorrow
And damn you're right, all three of us have valet positions. Ballllliiiiiiinnnnn
I drove a M/T vehicle yesterday for the first time in a year. It was Mitzi's dad's old ass Jeep lifted on 36s and shit haha. I stalled once but I didn't do bad whatsoever considering it had been a while and I had only driven Hondas before that. I just hope no 360 Modenas or anything like that come tomorrow
05-05-2010, 03:20 PM
#3082
Oh Hullow
hahaah hopefully we arent on the news for drifting in parking garages 
haha nah but really I am so gentle with these cars. I have to park S550's and CLS 550's and Lexus LS's i am scared shitless I will put a scratch on them. and omg never had a car with backup sensors or back up cameras until i drove some of these cars. You really have to be a complete dummy to crash one of these while parking.
Tyler, you had to see me practicing on Alex's TL. I wanted to so badly floor the pedal, its a freakin beast! I stalled a few times, but he was a good ass teacher. Had me practicing on hills and stuff.
haha nah but really I am so gentle with these cars. I have to park S550's and CLS 550's and Lexus LS's i am scared shitless I will put a scratch on them. and omg never had a car with backup sensors or back up cameras until i drove some of these cars. You really have to be a complete dummy to crash one of these while parking.
Tyler, you had to see me practicing on Alex's TL. I wanted to so badly floor the pedal, its a freakin beast! I stalled a few times, but he was a good ass teacher. Had me practicing on hills and stuff.
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05-05-2010, 03:25 PM
#3083
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Drift a car that isn't mine? Never.
Just kidding. I baby the hell out of my TL so there is no way in hell that I would disrespect somebody else's car.
I'm more scared about parking a car that's a stick than having some high end automatic shit come in. I'll park a Veyron with the paddle shifters with no problem but I'll probably shit myself if Alex comes in with his 6-speed TL tomato:
Just kidding. I baby the hell out of my TL so there is no way in hell that I would disrespect somebody else's car.
I'm more scared about parking a car that's a stick than having some high end automatic shit come in. I'll park a Veyron with the paddle shifters with no problem but I'll probably shit myself if Alex comes in with his 6-speed TL tomato:
05-05-2010, 11:10 PM
#3084
Oh Hullow
haha its not so bad ... i had a 6 speed 6 series BMW come in today. I whipped that shit without even bucking at all... and reverse parked it too haha... you get the hang of it pretty quickly. remember, when in doubt ride the clutch... just dont burn it 
05-05-2010, 11:32 PM
#3085
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I drove the Jeep again tonight! I did really well. Mitzi's dad had me start in 2nd and 3rd gear instead of 1st. Doing that really made 1st gear much easier.
I stalled once while starting in 3rd gear going up hill. I spun tires for about 15 feet when I jumped off of the gas in 2nd. Him and I just laughed about it.
I'm training tomorrow at 5! I'm nervous but I'm excited at the same time. I just wish I could wear what I want and not wear some lame outfit. I have some nice ass dress shirts and ties I want to put to use. All Polo of course
I stalled once while starting in 3rd gear going up hill. I spun tires for about 15 feet when I jumped off of the gas in 2nd. Him and I just laughed about it.
I'm training tomorrow at 5! I'm nervous but I'm excited at the same time. I just wish I could wear what I want and not wear some lame outfit. I have some nice ass dress shirts and ties I want to put to use. All Polo of course
05-05-2010, 11:38 PM
#3086
Oh Hullow
haha i know what you mean man I have all of these dress clothes and nowhere to wear them. I worked an NYC internship a few summers ago and have a whole bunch of nice stuff. plus i got some sweater vests and sweaters for christmas to wear over the dress shirts because I wanted to get that preppy/nerdy look going but of course i havent had a chance to wear anything. you'll be thankful when you realize how much you sweat that it isnt your nice clothes.
05-05-2010, 11:42 PM
#3087
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I hear you on that man. I bought a $80 Polo button down back in December and I've worn it twice. Fuck.
05-06-2010, 06:46 PM
#3088
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How you like working at the Umstead? I have stayed there before and was really impressed with the breakfast they have. Probably the best damn waffles I have ever had in my life! When's another meet going down? How bout a Charlotte meet?
05-06-2010, 09:44 PM
#3089
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Well I'm training at a few local restruants this week and then hopefully being moved into the open position at The Umstead.
My dad works at SAS so I've been there a few times just to look around, I never spent a night. I pour too much damn money into my TL to be able to afford to spend a night there
My dad works at SAS so I've been there a few times just to look around, I never spent a night. I pour too much damn money into my TL to be able to afford to spend a night there
05-07-2010, 05:01 AM
#3091
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Yea man without a doubt. Do your thing.
05-10-2010, 12:37 PM
#3092
get some AC-right
i need the area between the rim and rotors painted...rust sticks out like a sore thumb...if anybody can hanlde this for me i'd appreciate it...i stay by northlake but i can make the drive if need be!
05-10-2010, 02:43 PM
#3093
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The brake hub? That's mad easy man!
If you want to knock it out by yourself take a wire brush or a router to that area to get all of the nasty rust and shit off. Then get some brake cleaner to sterilize the area. Tape off around the hub and get a brush and some paint and do a few coats. I did 4 coats on mine and it took me about 2 or 3 hours.
If you want to knock it out by yourself take a wire brush or a router to that area to get all of the nasty rust and shit off. Then get some brake cleaner to sterilize the area. Tape off around the hub and get a brush and some paint and do a few coats. I did 4 coats on mine and it took me about 2 or 3 hours.
05-11-2010, 05:20 AM
#3095
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No problem
05-12-2010, 12:41 PM
#3097
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I had to be at The Umstead hotel at 7am yesterday so I got up at 5:30 to have breakfast and head out there. 11 hour shift 
05-16-2010, 05:34 PM
#3099
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Thanks Alex!I had a few people last night ask me what it meant. It was funny to see the expression on their face when I told them what it meant
05-16-2010, 06:15 PM
#3100
Former Whyner
Haha you should say it with a serious face and just walk away lol But im sure you have to go into what UA6 means also...with some ppl you could be explaining for hours
05-16-2010, 06:24 PM
#3101
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I just say "UA6 is the chassis code for the TL and then FTMFW means for the mother fucking win".
Some get it, some don't.
Some get it, some don't.
05-16-2010, 06:34 PM
#3102
Former Whyner
Nice...well tomorrow im gonna "attempt" to order my personal plate. Have some stupid PP taxes that I thought were paid last year but they werent 
Think im gonna move into this regional thread. The Hampton Roads is
O Adrian fell off the earth and there is about 2 others that post weekly
Think im gonna move into this regional thread. The Hampton Roads is
O Adrian fell off the earth and there is about 2 others that post weekly
05-16-2010, 06:47 PM
#3103
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Ouch Eric that sucks man! Pay your dues and get that plate! Still thinking about getting "I WHYNE"?
And this Charlotte thread is usually pretty active. It may die for a day or two but then somebody ends up bumping it.
And this Charlotte thread is usually pretty active. It may die for a day or two but then somebody ends up bumping it.
05-17-2010, 07:52 AM
#3105
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Nice...well tomorrow im gonna "attempt" to order my personal plate. Have some stupid PP taxes that I thought were paid last year but they werent
Think im gonna move into this regional thread. The Hampton Roads isO Adrian fell off the earth and there is about 2 others that post weekly
Think im gonna move into this regional thread. The Hampton Roads is
O Adrian fell off the earth and there is about 2 others that post weekly now, how about a test drive in the supercharged TL 
05-17-2010, 11:06 AM
#3107
Aired Out TLS
Waiting on the ups delivery van....Ordered some rear ingalls camber kit...After that im getting all new rubber for the stockies. Because my shit is warp to hell...
05-17-2010, 03:54 PM
#3108
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I hate waiting for the UPS guy. It seems like whenever I am waiting for a shipment, it takes FOREVER to come. Therefore I always distract myself by doing something else so when it comes, it's like I wasn't expecting it
05-18-2010, 01:24 AM
#3109
Aired Out TLS
^ True that dude...I do the same thing, but when im waiting on something for my car. Im listening for the old squeaky brakes and peeping out windows like there's no tommorow lols ...
05-18-2010, 08:34 AM
#3110
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Classic signs that the UPS truck is stopping in front of your house.
05-18-2010, 09:54 AM
#3112
Former Whyner
Its called a wife and he inability to stop spending money FML 
hhaha sorry if your not. but sureHahhaha Mr. Me too
05-18-2010, 10:00 AM
#3113
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05-18-2010, 12:17 PM
#3115
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05-23-2010, 12:24 AM
#3119
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The weather was gorgeous today until about 6 when it down-poured. I was in downtown Raleigh valeting cars. It sucked.