People do suck, that's a given, but there are other motors out there with good numbers. But yeah, people suck.

Yea, I pretty much just hate the world about now. lol

You shouldn't, just look at Bob. He's a super cool dude and he'll bring you back home.

When did you get that? Pics please. Love those things, think its the best 30k car out there right now, and if I didn't already have a m120 sl I'd have one.

Oh, and to the op, put a turbo on your 3.2 before you put it in the car. You have a new trans...do low boost, keep it stock except for the turbo and engine management (and maybe bigger injectors) and you will be mindblown. Trust me on this.

Or....save a bunch of money and buy one of these for about the cost of a few lunches. 0-100 in 6 seconds. If you have the guts.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1601084768.jpg

It always works better for me once I become proactive. If you wait until next year to start fixing your car, you will be stuck with another six months of negative vibes and unhappiness every time you think about it. And nothing is going to get cheaper the longer you wait.

If you make the commitment now to fix your car, and get in motion, you are far closer to either having a driver or having a car to sell. Bob made you an offer of help that shines out like a beacon of hope. Talking about how crappy things are is a self fulfilling prophesy. It just leads to less ambition and more stagnation.

People spend money fixing up old cars because they want to, not because they have to. They have a vision and a goal in mind, and every day they do some little thing to further their adventure. It gives them something to focus on, something to do, and a sense of anticipation for the future. They choose to spend the money, they choose to make the commitment, and they move forward undeterred by obstacles or challenges. It becomes an adventure that they can live into, and stories and memories that will last them for the rest of their lives.

If your car truly makes you unhappy, get rid of it now. I promise you that a new 2020 Miata will be faster to sixty, ride better and handle better, and you could be driving into Fall with the top down and carefree aplomb. I know a guy who leased one in the middle of a restoration. He never looked back, and his car is sitting in my garage now. And he is happy.

Living a dream is a personal choice that no one can make for you. We choose to do it not because it is easy, but because we freely choose to do so. What else are you going to do with your time for the next few months? This has been a tough year for a lot of people, but you could get a big win out of it. But you have to choose.

Screw the money you already spent. That ship has sailed. What would you do today, if you know you could not fail? Commitment isn't a giant smiling force that bestows motivation. Commitment is keeping your word to yourself long after the heat of the moment has passed. It is a context for how to act when things are tougher than you thought. The big win here is in doing. Or not doing. Sitting on the fence is what makes circumstances intolerable.

Do or not do. Taking responsibility is always the point of power. The only other option you have is to push your car to the back of your garage and let stuff pile up on it. But that only works if you take a mental break from thinking about it. Is that really working for you?

Honestly, I think you would benefit the most from this whole experience if you got with Bob now, fixed the car up, and walked in here like a hero. You should be the star in your own movie. You only live once. Have an epic adventure.

TL,DR; Go back to the top, and read this again.




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Can I get compression numbers by the first of October?

Well said, DD.

Wise words my friend!

I will go pick up a compression test kit today. Though I have a crap ton to do for a work deadline next Friday and leave for a little family vacation that Sunday.

Date is not that important. October 25th works too. Just get your head in a better place and I am hoping this will help. DD makes sense.

I have this one and it works well.

OTC 5605 Deluxe Compression Tester Kit with Carrying Case for Gasoline Engines

Always perfectly stated.

Here’s the thread from when I bought it. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1059090-6-3-x2-1-036-hp-new-car.html

I totally agree with Daniel Dudley’s excellent post. I get the vibe that you enjoy the thought of having this car more than the reality of having it. I also think it’s become an obligation, not a labor of love. When my cars break I can’t wait to fix them because I enjoy the tinkering and I miss not driving them. I don’t see either here.

There is a thread from a couple of years ago where he was completely unsatisfied with rhe car. I am sure it is hard to pour more money into something one doesn't like from the gitgo.

Had I got to enjoy the car for a few years before it broke costing a small fortune the could over it might not be as dark.

Working on it isn't such a big issue, though I lack confidence I am interested in learning the car well. The costs associated with "tinkering" on a Porsche are far from average, and tend to slow the process a bit.

Sooner, that is a bit of a misread, I have been pretty consistent in my message. I love the car, I just want "more" like a large number of car enthusiasts. The car was broken from day one, unlike most here this car was a big purchase for me and being broke for most of the time i've had it and enduring the Porsche repair costs leaves a sour taste for those of us with more modest incomes. ;)

Shaun, tester ordered will be here Monday. :)

If I can get the car to 250hp, get in start and go more often than not without spending $30K i'd be pretty gitty. That might be a long road since it is an old car.

I think Shauns 3.2 suggestion is a good one, I just can't see how I can find a good engine. I have a 90% chance of getting a bad engine.

You're wrong right there.

Take a break. Go on vacation. Stop beating on yourself. Pull the plugs after you get back.

If you want, I'll drive over and we can do it together. Perhaps a make a plan visit?

Bob, I hope you can understand just how much you offer of help means to me. This is no small offering and it means a great deal to me and tells me everything I need to know about who you are.

I will contact you when I get back from our lil vaca and we can work something out. Again, I can not put into words how grateful I am to you for this.

You should maybe begin the "There's this guy" conversation with the boss. :)

lol, oh I mentioned your offer first off, she loves you already. lol