Minor Confession Thread

I know I should be making the ranger hub/wheel bearing combo a priority, but I really don't feel like doing it.

Im almost sick of working on the challenge car. 

When I get my SCCA SportsCar magazine, I read Randy Pobst's column, and then I put it in the bin because I don't want to read yet another story about a 19-year-old kid who just completed a full season of racing in a faster car than I will ever touch, let alone drive, or a 40-year-old engineer who started autocrossing 4 years ago and just won the Nats in a radical swap autocross car he built in an 8x10 garden shed in his spare time while designing rocket boosters at work and raising 3 kids.

I got a $130 eBay turbo but it came missing gaskets and wastegate hose. When I figured out the seller knew nothing about turbos other than selling them I hit them up for a $40 refund because Challenge. 

I want to steal a Neighborhood Watch sign.

Appleseed said:

I want to steal a Neighborhood Watch sign.

I once shoved a “no trespassing” sign under my wheel so I could get up enough traction to trespass.

I have a spare three horse gooseneck trailer (long story). It’s worth about $12k and I should really just list it. I just hate the thought of having dealing with all the stupid questions that I know I’m going to get. 

I told a guy that I was going to give away the scrap metal in my driveway and then took his $40 for a bent rear axle.

Is that a confession or win?

In reply to Wayslow :

I would deal with far worse for a potential  $12,000. 

When I rallycrossed a front or all wheel drive car (horsepower range: 80-100), I never really left foot braked, except as a seesaw effect.  And NEVER left foot braked the front wheel drive, turbocharged S40 (horsepower range: 120-170hp, depending on boost setting), I always drove it as the front drive apostle Ragnotti did:  brake late and deep, accelerate out.  I made a point of pointing out to the people whose asses I was handing that I didn't LFB like the Internet said was crucial.

I left foot braked today while keeping hard on the throttle to maintain turbo spool, in my AWD car with huge brakes and an even huger turbo (horsepower: 296).  And I liked it.

I realized my display picture on here is still my old truck I sold. Still no idea what to change it to. Guess it will stay for now.

Duke said:

When I get my SCCA SportsCar magazine, I read Randy Pobst's column, and then I put it in the bin because I don't want to read yet another story about a 19-year-old kid who just completed a full season of racing in a faster car than I will ever touch, let alone drive, or a 40-year-old engineer who started autocrossing 4 years ago and just won the Nats in a radical swap autocross car he built in an 8x10 garden shed in his spare time while designing rocket boosters at work and raising 3 kids.

Petition to get them to write an article on me. "This guy chooses to live with his parents, so that he can build an uncompetitive car and not win an event in four years of autocrossing, while working a mechanic's job from 9-5 that pays just okay" That takes commitment and sacrifice.

And yeah, the stories feel a little unrealistic and monotonous after a few issues.

Daylan C said:

I realized my display picture on here is still my old truck I sold. Still no idea what to change it to. Guess it will stay for now.

That's why I never gave my handle a car name or car picture. Tastes change. But rat flails are forever. 

I am not ready for this day....

I posted a mildly amusing slightly political photo on Facebook yesterday. It seems to have triggered something in my wife’s uncle and now I’ve enjoyed an entire day of winding him up. I’m home alone so I will probably work him over more. He’s already called her to complain and called me a libtard and a communist, ironic since he seems to support the KGB. 

I was in line at the McDonald's drive through a couple days ago, and a guy in a newish, crew cab, diesel, Ram with big wheels and small tires sticking out 5 feet from the fenders pulls up alongside me and stops.  He then asks me if I want to sell my car.  Beige Camry.  Nobody asks that.  I tell him, "Everything I own is for sale, but it'll cost you more than the car is worth."  He says if I ever change my mind, hit him up at some shop in town.  He likes to use them in demolition derbies.

My confession:  I have a decent job and no debts aside from my house, and I have random dudes asking to buy my car to run in a demo derby.  And I probably won't upgrade any time soon.

bigeyedfish said:

I was in line at the McDonald's drive through a couple days ago, and a guy in a newish, crew cab, diesel, Ram with big wheels and small tires sticking out 5 feet from the fenders pulls up alongside me and stops.  He then asks me if I want to sell my car.  Beige Camry.  Nobody asks that.  I tell him, "Everything I own is for sale, but it'll cost you more than the car is worth."  He says if I ever change my mind, hit him up at some shop in town.  He likes to use them in demolition derbies.

My confession:  I have a decent job and no debts aside from my house, and I have random dudes asking to buy my car to run in a demo derby.  And I probably won't upgrade any time soon.

How's the rear bumper on your beige Camry?

Coworker had to take some extra time off because during his scheduled vacation he shattered t12. Quite literally broke his back. He is recovering and should have no lasting problems, no surgery required. We were short handed for far too long, and I had to personally clean up several messes he created by being lazy before he left. Not a huge deal, just irritating.

This guy is the worlds biggest homophobe. Not my problem, just something to be aware of.

Someone has been spreading the word to call this coworker "brokeback johnny". Makes him squirm in such a satisfying way.

I'm the one telling everyone his new nickname.

Wally said:

I posted a mildly amusing slightly political photo on Facebook yesterday. It seems to have triggered something in my wife’s uncle and now I’ve enjoyed an entire day of winding him up. I’m home alone so I will probably work him over more. He’s already called her to complain and called me a libtard and a communist, ironic since he seems to support the KGB. 

Must have something to do with an orange dude swallowing his own foot...

NickD said:

bigeyedfish said:

I was in line at the McDonald's drive through a couple days ago, and a guy in a newish, crew cab, diesel, Ram with big wheels and small tires sticking out 5 feet from the fenders pulls up alongside me and stops.  He then asks me if I want to sell my car.  Beige Camry.  Nobody asks that.  I tell him, "Everything I own is for sale, but it'll cost you more than the car is worth."  He says if I ever change my mind, hit him up at some shop in town.  He likes to use them in demolition derbies.

My confession:  I have a decent job and no debts aside from my house, and I have random dudes asking to buy my car to run in a demo derby.  And I probably won't upgrade any time soon.

How's the rear bumper on your beige Camry?

Change the plate, and i owned that ecact car. Same color, same dent.....

In reply to Streetwiseguy :

Yes, I am still not willing to change my house of worship.

I have recently discovered that dragonflies like it when you touch their butts. They stick 'em way up in the air when they perch on things, it's really hard to resist. I have touched 12 dragonfly butts today.

I am in over my head with an audio install in a box truck.

I am considering buying a $150 receiver and a $200 wiring kit so I can buy a $150 engine, without having to borrow someone else's car, all because I want a good night's sleep.