trancemission

Bad news guys. Went over all my bills last night.

Fixing that TL plus putting new tires on Karens Saab set me back....way back.

I cant afford to risk going to Austin right now. Just too close to the Holidays.

Rick_TL-S

Would you be up for a photoshoot on that day?


I'm not trying to sound like a bandwagon-er, but money's tight on my end as well & I'll be in the red after that weekend.

trancemission

Sure rick, Ive got the Lotus all waxed up and coverd so Im ready.

Photoshoot sounds nice and cheap

d-townhakuzo

Wait...so you two aren't going? Rick do you think we can do a shoot of my car that weekend as well?

RUF87

Well . . . not looking like a 6sp is in my future. Not many out there and they're pricey. Found an automatic out of an 07 and I'm told those cases are much better than the older ones. Planning on checking it out later this week to see if the case bolts match up. Was told by an AcuraZiner that Acura changed the cases mid production year. If it matches and the price is good I'll be running with it. A 6spd sounded fun, but it's too much money right now.

Ruf

NAiL05

Want to see if I can source one from a CL or so? What is your range?

Rick_TL-S

Sure thing.

d-townhakuzo

^Thanks Rick. It was good seeing you tonight man. It's been a while.

And Ethan can you add "updated pg. 3" to this thread? https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/finally-happy-new-rims-again-795850/

No mods look at it anymore...

Rick_TL-S

Same here, bro.

Fun meet. Even saw a yellow Elise there, but the guy obviously couldn't drive it like Ethan yet.

d-townhakuzo

Yea I saw that. It had the top off.

RUF87

I Feel Your Pain . . .

At least you have 2 cars that run.

Ruf

RUF87

Nah, I found one for $1,800 . . add all the needed parts and it came up more than $2,500 . . . the 07 auto tranny I'm going to check out is $1,000 and includes the torque converter. With funds being what they are it's hard to beat that . . . maybe when business picks up and I blow another one I'll definately go 6spd.

Thanks anyway.

PS: At least I can still pursue my goal of a 13 sec automatic TL

Ruf

horsepowercrzy18

i saw ricks car and shawns car tnight at the ricekiller meet lol. love the new wheels shawn looks sickk!

Rick_TL-S

I was standing near you when you were talking to Brandon's girlfriend.

horsepowercrzy18

haha lindsey? me and her go way back just good friends lol i bet brandon thought opposite lol

Rick_TL-S

I figured when she told us the story of when she drove/had your car.

Duronn

iTrader: (1)

I'm down for a photoshoot that day. I wasn't plan on going to Austin anyways, b/c the PACMAN FIGHT is that night!!

d-townhakuzo

We can do a group deal if that's ok with Rick. But I was hopping he good do a private one with me since I got the new rims.

And Brian I saw your car, but not you.

trancemission

How funny you say that.....when it was Rick telling me we can do a photoshoot for my car.....then you fucking step in and invite yourself

d-townhakuzo

My bad, I said that with the intentions that you would have your private shoot, and some other time that weekend he could do mine, or he could shoot yours then mine right after...I said it incorrectly.

Basically...Rick can you do a private shoot of my car seperately from Ethans whenever you can?

trancemission

just bustin your chops.....gotta keep you kids in check

lets find a good spot to do all this...

d-townhakuzo

Lol you sounded pretty serious...

trancemission

Shawn, you want me to wait till the photoshoot to update your thread?

trancemission

my bad, I shoulda put a smiley......you're a good kid

If I ever were to get mad at you I would tell you away from this site

Rick_TL-S

This is the best route for me. Just find a nice spot. I grow tired of my friends picking parking lots or the lake.

FADE

Got a ? guys. .....


I ordered some Rotora drilled and slotted rotors from Excelerate and i just got an email from them telling me they don't have them in stock and want to swap them for Stop Tech rotors. Any opinions on Stop Tech over Rotora ?

Rick_TL-S

A friend's 350Z runs them & they've been doing a pretty good job for him. Then again, he's running a BBK on his car.

Heard nothing but good things about them, though.

d-townhakuzo

Yea I think that is a better idea.

trancemission

Rick, all i want is a nice couple shots of the TL and Lotus in front of the house.

Maybe some rolling shots if you're feelin saucy

d-townhakuzo

What about somewhere in downtown? Like Victory Park if possible? I'm not too familiar with the area, like you guys.

Rick_TL-S

Sure thing.

Gonna need a 2nd driver, though. The shot to Peter's was pure luck.
Victory Park wouldn't be bad, just find a location we can use. Some of the businesses down there don't seem to like people on their lots without permission.

d-townhakuzo

Well if I'm gunna have a shoot right after Ethan, I can be the second driver Rick.

trancemission

Good idea Shawn, we'll mix it up

NAiL05

Any cliffs? We can pose my monster truck on the side of one. Ill do it.

d-townhakuzo

Rick would somewhere around AAC work? Like in that center part with the big screen?

Rick_TL-S

This part?

d-townhakuzo

Mhm. Is it possible?

Chaserz

iTrader: (1)

no you cant drive on that section

NAiL05

My monster truck can.

RUF87

well . . got the tranny pulled this afternoon. Having done it once now this time around it only took me just over 5 1/2 hours. Going to look at the 07 tranny tomorrow . . . hope it works, I'm ready to drive it again.

Ruf