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The bus f*cking SUCKS
I just thought i'd let you all know... It's always and i mean always a good idea to have a backup vehicle for when your porsche dies.
This weekend I'll be replacing my pilot bearing that took a crap on saturday. Not to mention all of the "while I'm in there..." work. Oh god... I'm turning into overkill... 
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06-08-2004, 11:34 PM
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..ya..and are probably faster than the N/As too.
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06-09-2004, 01:56 AM
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The bus rocks! I thought much the same as you when I was 17 and had a job in Downtown Dallas. The commute was only 15 miles but 45 mins. long, I took the bus every day. First week sucked, then I found myself liking it. Perfect time time to relax, and take a nap. However, taking Greyhound from Memphis to Dallas in 13hrs. did suck, which I did several times. With that said, I bet my car craps out on my brother today!
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06-09-2004, 08:35 AM
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it's only been 3 days...
need vehicle... NEED TO EXCEED SPEED LIMIT ARGH!!!
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06-09-2004, 11:39 AM
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Re: The bus f*cking SUCKS
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Does that mean we can expect some nice JB Weld repairs? With lots of pics of course.....please.. 
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06-09-2004, 04:17 PM
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Most definitely. If i could even sell this thing for $1000 i would have made $500 on it.
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06-09-2004, 05:20 PM
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When I lived in Decatur Georgia, and worked in MidTown Atlanta, I wrecked my vehicle and had to take a bus to the subway every day. I would come home at 11:00 at night sometimes through downtown Atlanta, not a safe place whatsoever....
That will teach me to wreck my car, another car, with no insurance... DOH !!!! well, do you have all the parts for the fix ???
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I miss my bus... VW, 2.2 L with a SPG roller crank Dellorto 40s, it was fun. The engine went into my 61 Ghia after the bus got hit in a parking lot, that was even more fun.
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06-10-2004, 03:54 PM
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Yes don, all parts will be in tomorrow around noon. Going to the mechanic's place to get 'em.
Unfortunately he wont be around over the weekend SOOO i get to do my work in the street. Dad won't give up the garage overnight but i can use it during the day... Just have to figure out a way to get my car back in during the day... Got a wynch? And pokey... a 2.2 with dellorto 40s... in a ghia... oh man, that's gotta be one sweet ride...
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do you have a " Come along " ???
maybe hook it to a strong support in the garage and winch it in there. You may be able to rent one at a U-Haul or AutoZone or something. I should be able to come up Saturday about noonish. I have some leftover $$ from clutch job for gas.
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06-10-2004, 07:23 PM
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Final verdict: Parents stepped in and said they'd pay for a transmission shop to take care of it.
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whooo hoooo !!!!!!
gotta love that... helps to have folks that also have P-Cars.. although, their engine is on the wrong side.
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06-10-2004, 09:33 PM
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Wrong end, Don. Worry about the righties when someone has a steering problem. J/K, of course. Glad it all worked out Brando.
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06-10-2004, 10:07 PM
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Me too... *phew* means i'll make it to that bootay call saturday night
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06-11-2004, 12:37 AM
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Update:
Took the car to a german car specialst on the border of Corona. Good thing is he knew of my my friendly mechanic Jay Ward (Porsche Specialized). He estimated about 800 for a pilot bearing and clutch replacement. I should have the car by Tuesday, Monday earliest. Im so glad my parents decided to cover this
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 800 !!!!....... I've been robbed <----- looking for pitch fork to correct the situation... so, on wednesday we can have a " Spirited " drive on the 91 and test out the new clutches ??? Mines still holdin together after a fun friday night trip down the 5. I broke a new record ( 128 ) tellem to take it out of your inheritance LOL
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06-13-2004, 08:42 PM
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HAW
weds. night i have class and a party in newport to go to. If you're up for a quickly-paced evening drive, i MIGHT be making a stop in the OC area 
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2017 Victory Octane
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT
