Automobile Inquiry

[Ächilles]

So I've seen that a real lot of you dudes are very much so into cars. Fast cars with sleek paint jobs and tricked out engines. Big rims, special tires, and expensive sound systems.

That's all well and dandy, but I'm kind of curious: does anyone else here love driving shit box cars?

I am ALL ABOUT paying three hundred bucks for a car at a local gas station and running it into the ground until I need a new one. Hell, I used to take my '93 Chevy Lumina four wheeling in the dump. (which in itself is quite the enigma, seeing as it only had rear wheel drive) The e-brake fell out while I was on the highway, and I just kept driving it until it would drive no longer.

So my philosophy has always been that I'd much rather keep it interesting with a junk heap. Shit box cars make you live dangerously, you just never know what to expect. They always keep you guessing!

Anyone else? And let's see some junker cars you guys have. I know all you kids have digital cameras.

[shurtugal]

So I've seen that a real lot of you dudes are very much so into cars. Fast cars with sleek paint jobs and tricked out engines. Big rims, special tires, and expensive sound systems.



Just Mafia. /sarcasm

I drove a car that couldn't start once it hit 0 degrees outside and one that died on me in the middle of main street during rush hour -.-

[Ächilles]

I drove a car that couldn't start once it hit 0 degrees outside and one that died on me in the middle of main street during rush hour -.-

Exactly, and would you have had that lovely misadventure worthy of being an episode of Boy Meets World had you not had a heap of metal that just happened to drive?

[Wizzy`]

Boy Meets World

Awesome show.

[Hatchet Klown]

I drove a hoopty from the time I turned 16 until I was about 19. It may have kept it interesting but I wouldn't trust my children in them, ever...

[Coffin Fedder]

So I've seen that a real lot of you dudes are very much so into cars. Fast cars with sleek paint jobs and tricked out engines. Big rims, special tires, and expensive sound systems.

That's all well and dandy, but I'm kind of curious: does anyone else here love driving shit box cars?

I am ALL ABOUT paying three hundred bucks for a car at a local gas station and running it into the ground until I need a new one. Hell, I used to take my '93 Chevy Lumina four wheeling in the dump. (which in itself is quite the enigma, seeing as it only had rear wheel drive) The e-brake fell out while I was on the highway, and I just kept driving it until it would drive no longer.

So my philosophy has always been that I'd much rather keep it interesting with a junk heap. Shit box cars make you live dangerously, you just never know what to expect. They always keep you guessing!

Anyone else? And let's see some junker cars you guys have. I know all you kids have digital cameras.

Haha funny story.
Last week when it was nice and wasn't snowing we bought an old 88 Geo. Took it jumping. Yeah. We shot the raditator right away, fluid leaking everywhere then we took it through the mud. I don't know how we did it bought didn't get stuck. It was a cute little 3 banger, 5 speed. We some how managed to blow 3,4,5 gears. Only had first and second. I think that was just a bad tranny though. Also, the car only cost us a whole 200 bucks from a junkyard.

[The Butcher]

My first car was a 1976 V-6 buick skylark that I bought for under $300 from a guy down the street. It was 4 shades of green.

The Skylark we called it, original right?

I painted the "rims" gold, painted the outsides of the headlights bright orange, and spray painted my name on the top in white. We hit shopping carts with it all the time in the toys-r-us parking lot in town.

Then... one day... I was driving to a softball game for some reason... and the wheel fell off.

Yeah, it just fell off, I saw it in the rear view mirror as my car veered into oncoming traffic. Luckily i was able to steer the beast into the ditch on my side of the road and waited for my dad to come get me. Turns out the axle broke and then some other things broke and then no wheel.

I loved that car.

Now i have a 03 PT Cruiser I've had since i graduated high school that I love. I own it and it's been great to me, still in great condition. Always wanted one and I still enjoy it to this day. It's a black chrome edition cruiser :cool2:.

(True Story)

[Ächilles]

I drove a hoopty from the time I turned 16 until I was about 19. It may have kept it interesting but I wouldn't trust my children in them, ever...

Aw, come on. Every kid has to drive a piece of shit for their first few cars!

[Coffin Fedder]

Aw, come on. Every kid has to drive a piece of shit for their first few cars!

Well, I lucked out then. My first car is an 86 Camaro. She's nice, nothing wrong with her. I'm throwing in the new munzie tranny in Saturday.

[Tama Drummer]

Aw, come on. Every kid has to drive a piece of shit for their first few cars!

Naw, I used my moms Toyota Echo for the first 2-3 years cause she worked at home and didn't need it often. But when I started working nights, it wouldn't have worked out so I went out and bought a nice, almost new '07 Scion. I guess I'm just boring then, but I like having a reliable car to drive to my gigs. :) And I'm hoping to keep my Scion until it becomes a "shit box." Heh.

[R G]

So I've seen that a real lot of you dudes are very much so into cars. Fast cars with sleek paint jobs and tricked out engines. Big rims, special tires, and expensive sound systems.

That's all well and dandy, but I'm kind of curious: does anyone else here love driving shit box cars?

I am ALL ABOUT paying three hundred bucks for a car at a local gas station and running it into the ground until I need a new one. Hell, I used to take my '93 Chevy Lumina four wheeling in the dump. (which in itself is quite the enigma, seeing as it only had rear wheel drive) The e-brake fell out while I was on the highway, and I just kept driving it until it would drive no longer.

So my philosophy has always been that I'd much rather keep it interesting with a junk heap. Shit box cars make you live dangerously, you just never know what to expect. They always keep you guessing!

Anyone else? And let's see some junker cars you guys have. I know all you kids have digital cameras.

Actually if you do that your entire life you will most definitely retire a rich man...

My first car was a truck and it came with conditions....It was a 64' Chevy Truck, Three speed in the column. The condition was that I had to haul off the trash every week. Dad even got it painted for me a nice color of blue and I shelled out some cash for a nice radio (cassette)....which I might add was hell installing since the entire dash board was made from metal that seemed more like armor from a tank since it was such a bitch to cut.

I stuck with it until I found a job and bought my own car.

[actgfin1234]

here's my beater car. Which also happens to be my go-fast car.

1976 Ford Ranchero 500.

460 Big Block, which is a 7.5L V8.

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/3307/ranchero.th.jpg (http://img133.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ranchero.jpg)

luckily I've still got her. =)

[g00n]

Just Mafia. /sarcasm

I drove a car that couldn't start once it hit 0 degrees outside and one that died on me in the middle of main street during rush hour -.-

try a subaru imprezA

[ArcPaladinZero]

I drove the living piss out of an '88 Honda Accord, first car I ever had. More than once did I have to replace my CV joints. Fun days.

[Trojan]

'94 GMC Sierra (gone)
'97 Lincoln Towncar (gone)
'01 VW Passat (Florida)
'02 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (gone)
'04 Ford Expedition (California)
'04 Ford Ranger (Florida)
'08 Honda Civic (California)
'08 Chevy Silverado (California)

[Ächilles]

That is so many cars.

EDIT: Can I have one?

[Jeffery]

I love junkers. Hell, do it right and you don't even need plates, just throw a 30 day temp tag on it........

1974 Chevy Impala $80
1979 Ford Granada $250 (from a dealer)
1984 Dodge Colt $300
1978 Postal Jeep $275
1985 Honda Accord $100 (bad clutch)
1988 Ford Escort $200 (at auction)
1989 Ford Tempo (traded it for Escort that had blown head, plus $150 to me)
1982 Ford Ranger PU $300

The Tempo had 275,000 miles when I sold it. The Ranger I sold to my brother for $100. The rest were literally driven to death. Usually with 1 year or more of service before death.

[ponefish]

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj169/ponefish/mycaragain.jpg

pics a bit small.
it was a 91 Toyota Celica GT-S
She was auto with the blue dash. the 5fse engine, which was the slow one and not the mr2 3sgte. i ran her into the ground and paid 1000 for her... turn around and sold it with 26x,xxx miles for 800.

[Ächilles]

The rest were literally driven to death. Usually with 1 year or more of service before death.

That's why shit box cars are the best. When you see everything going on it one by one, you don't have a care in the world about it. You can just keep driving it until the thing's in flames on the side of the road.

It's a one time, low priced investment. You never need to pour money into them, or even worry about pouring money into them.

[Jeffery]

That's why shit box cars are the best. When you see everything going on it one by one, you don't have a care in the world about it. You can just keep driving it until the thing's in flames on the side of the road.

It's a one time, low priced investment. You never need to pour money into them, or even worry about pouring money into them.
The Tempo caught fire. We put it out and kept going. ;)

[Ächilles]

Back in high school, I had an old Lumina, and my best buddy Dave had an equally old Ford Escort. His car broke down one day in the school parking lot, so he called me and asked me for a jump. I drove to where he was and we hooked our batteries up.

His car started right up, but then mine wouldn't turn on. I turned to him and went "what the hell? Give it back."

We then hooked our cars back up, and he this time gave ME a jump. His car immediately died and would not start up again, while mine started up just fine.

[Coffin Fedder]

Back in high school, I had an old Lumina, and my best buddy Dave had an equally old Ford Escort. His car broke down one day in the school parking lot, so he called me and asked me for a jump. I drove to where he was and we hooked our batteries up.

His car started right up, but then mine wouldn't turn on. I turned to him and went "what the hell? Give it back."

We then hooked our cars back up, and he this time gave ME a jump. His car immediately died and would not start up again, while mine started up just fine.

Tomorrow me and a few buddies are taking his dads old 88 Honda Accord? I think it is. Go have some fun. Only First, Third, and Fourth gears work in it. Rear wheel E-brake. We should have a bit of fun since we had a blizzard today.

[Omega_Paladin]

My daily is a 91 Nissan Sentra SE-R. I get can get a pic in the sun tomorrow. Craigslist pick up for $1100. Salvage title, totaled out after a relatively minor impact on the passenger wheel well. Some body damage on that side but not much. Hood doesn't fit quite right. Wicked dash curl. Few bits of trim missing. Sun roof doesn't work. Dings and scratches galore.

But it runs like a mother and is nimble enough to make it stupid fun to drive. Bought a cheapie set of 15 inch Rotas for it and mounted some good tires, it sticks like it's rolling on fly paper. Have yet to have any major problems with it, except for the alternator dying but that's an easy fix. Looking forward to autocrossing it this summer.

[Serge]

I like driving cars that are free. I have a banana yellow Chevy Aveo.

Beat that Ach.

http://www.westherr.com/vehicles/2008ChevroletAveo.jpg

[Ächilles]

Why would I have to beat that? And why would I want to worry about something that new? If I want to tie my bumper to my friend's bumper and have a tractor pull, then god dammit I'm going to have a tractor pull. And if my bumper is ripped clean off, then that's that much less weight my car has to burn gas for.

Beat THAT Serge.

[Liquid Swordsman]

Boy Meets World was a terrible show. End of story.

[Wizzy`]

Boy Meets World was a terrible show. End of story.

no way

[Serge]

Why would I have to beat that? And why would I want to worry about something that new? If I want to tie my bumper to my friend's bumper and have a tractor pull, then god dammit I'm going to have a tractor pull. And if my bumper is ripped clean off, then that's that much less weight my car has to burn gas for.

Beat THAT Serge.
Actually, I was implying that my car was worse than yours. Because it's an Aveo, which is pretty much the lamest car ever.

[Ächilles]

Oh...

Well played, well played.

[KickAssPlaya]

This thread makes me want to buy a shitbox and take it off roading!

(not one to have until it dies cause my current car is the love of my life! <3)

[Northwind]

Note: None of these pictures are my actual vehicles, but . . . you get the idea.

First car:
http://www.zenwise.com/1971-Ford-Pinto-at-Westerner-web500.jpg
1971 Ford Pinto. Yellow. Completely awesome car. There was so much rust on this death trap that I could look through the driver's side door and see the road while I was driving. Also, as the speakers were crap, I got a giant wooden boxed church speaker and wired it to the stereo. If I folded the back seat down and positioned it between the driver's and passenger's seat, I could get the approximation of loud music out of my $20 stereo. And you know - I kind of miss it.

Car I had for most of high school:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/SV-Drivers.jpg.jpg/250px-SV-Drivers.jpg.jpg
1978 Dodge Ram Van. Mine was red, though. It had a homemade bed in the back (lost my virginity there) and you could stuff it full of kids to drive to a party. Pretty sweet.

Current car:
https://ftcollins.ppgmti.com/IMAGES/3655_1.JPG?t=tr/m:FitPad/d:Shrink/w:100/h:75/b:DDDDDD
I'm not sure if my Volvo counts, as it still runs and is in generally decent shape. However, it does have about a quarter million miles on it. I'll probably get a new car when it dies (maybe an all electric?) but it just keeps going . . . and going . . . and going.

I have kind of a thing about keeping a car until it absolutely dies. They say that if you keep each car for 10 years (versus buying every two years), you save over $400,000 in your lifetime. (And this was calculated when cars were cheaper.) Plus, I honestly don't care at all for luxury or looks if a car gets me where I want to go. There's plenty of other stuff that I'd rather do with my money.

[PlatinumG]

I'm somewhat of a shitbox convert, I guess you could say. Just with SUVs rather than cars.

My first car was this:

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1440/3341/3599170001_medium.jpg

A 1998 Chevy Blazer. It was what you'd consider a nice car (I absolutely loved it, of course), and I kept it in immaculate condition. It was stolen from out of my driveway a few years ago, and it hurt like hell losing that Blazer. Also for the fact that I had to borrow my sister's '01 Saturn SC1 (basically the prototypical "cool" car, only plastic and not cool at all...tinted windows, stereo and rims aside) until I could find a vehicle for myself.

Then I got my current vehicle:

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4039/2101/22596050004_medium.jpg

A 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. It came with 187,000 miles on the odo, and I've got it running right now at 248,000+, so it's done a few laps since I bought it. Now, it's still in decent condition, but it's at that age where things aren't quite right anymore (hell, I've been driving with a broken seat [if I didn't have the middle row seats down, providing a back rest, the seat literally rocks like an old rocking chair], the seat belt on the passenger front seat doesn't work properly, there's a massive chip in the windshield from where a lose tire clipped it, the rear windows don't function properly, the doors don't lock properly and one day I needed to get to the ER because I was having some pretty serious pain [which turned out to be a pretty big kidney problem requiring surgery, etc], and I couldn't drive myself, so I called my dad to give me a ride...we decided to take the Suburban and the genius rear-ends someone on the way to the ER...{a pic: here (http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4039/2101/22596050007_medium.jpg)}]. So...it's been in a bit of a sorry state for a while now [did spend some time rebuilding the front end, somewhat (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2259605/3), but it's basically in the same state...].

Not quite the stereotypical shitbox car, I know, but it's getting there. It's also extremely fun taking it off the beaten track...

I do have ambitions to buy another Suburban when this one dies (probably same age, I love the '90s model better than any other), but it's still going, so I'm still driving it :)

-PG

[g00n]

you guys seriously drive some real "nice" cars...

I suggest archilles that you go for a new or a 07+ year japanese make car. They are the most reliable/fuel efficient. They can be from 8k-15k canadian so roughly 5k-12k u.s. and they can last you a while. Plus with the current gas prices they can save you a bundle too.

I suggest you look into

Honda Civic
Toyota Camry
Toyota Carolla
Subaru Impreza
Mazda 3
any of those will do

[Omega_Paladin]

First car:
http://www.zenwise.com/1971-Ford-Pinto-at-Westerner-web500.jpg

Background makes it.

[Memory of Light]

This thread makes me want to buy a shitbox and take it off roading!

(not one to have until it dies cause my current car is the love of my life! <3)

dude i was just about to make a similar post and you stole it. i hate you :)
j/k.

[KickAssPlaya]

You could never hate me :)

[Jeffery]

You could never hate me :)
I can.

KilledAssPlaya.

[KickAssPlaya]

psssssssst

I'm still alive. ;)

[Jeffery]

psssssssst

I'm still alive. ;)
Thats because the date has not yet arrived. You'll know when it has.

[KickAssPlaya]

Ohh ok. Well as long as you didn't forget or anything. ;)

[choplocker-17]

I have not yet owned a car. I have thought about getting an old junker till I get a car, but my sister went off to college so I get to drive her 2005 Mazda 3 around. I think i'll be getting a 10 Toyota Corolla S series soon with the bose stereo system. I plan on maybe getting tinted windows, blue or green. I would like to buy the Neon lights for it but the cops would bust you for them because there is not much crime around where I live and have nothing better to do. I also plan on taking my dads 2 15's Boston Acoustic subs since he rarely uses them (there just sitting in my garage gathering dust right now) and getting a 4 or 5k watt amp. Haven't decided on what kind.

[Scorpionz]

1996 Toyota Hilux, nothing can destroy this car, ever. Has 260k on the odo, and it has only not worked on me once.
Best car to have around here, as there is an abundance of parts. I laugh at my friends with their import Imprezas who have to pay a fair amount of money for parts. Me, I just go to the mechanic, pay the $10 and drive off.

One of these.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/Toyota_Hilux_2.8D.JPG/250px-Toyota_Hilux_2.8D.JPG

[I MaFiA I]

Just Mafia.

lol, i try ;)

[Hatchet Klown]

I have not yet owned a car. I have thought about getting an old junker till I get a car, but my sister went off to college so I get to drive her 2005 Mazda 3 around. I think i'll be getting a 10 Toyota Corolla S series soon with the bose stereo system. I plan on maybe getting tinted windows, blue or green. I would like to buy the Neon lights for it but the cops would bust you for them because there is not much crime around where I live and have nothing better to do. I also plan on taking my dads 2 15's Boston Acoustic subs since he rarely uses them (there just sitting in my garage gathering dust right now) and getting a 4 or 5k watt amp. Haven't decided on what kind.

It's clear from this post you have little knowledge of what you're talking about... nice try though.

[Omega_Paladin]

1996 Toyota Hilux

The Hilux is a worthy adversary and like the warrior gods of old the longer they survive the more formidable they become.

[Scorpionz]

That's why I love it, every time I turn the key, I know it's going to start.

It's also very good for a P plater like myself, they're slow, they don't turn and they can survive a crash easily.

[Ignition]

ugh...

[ArcPaladinZero]

It's clear from this post you have little knowledge of what you're talking about... nice try though.

Pft... it's obvious you know nothing of these radio systems. I'm sure he's got the latest cassette and CD player combo radio that has both AM and FM stations!

Oh btw Chop, go with a 4k watt amp volt box for the 15 subs, when you put it all together, talk about awesome. Also buy a car battery that is bigger, maybe a truck battery, they're better for sounds in a car.

Sorry if all that techno hi-fi talk went right over your head HK.

[Hatchet Klown]

Sorry if all that techno hi-fi talk went right over your head HK.

Heh, I caught the majority of it. I know a decent bit about car stereo equipment, I threw small systems into both my wife's and my car (JL 13W7's / JL 1000/1). Now if you start going into the finer details/specs of the crap, then that'll be *WOOSH!* right over my head.

The main thing that flagged his post to me was the fact he's never owned a car, but for his first car he's not only going to go out and drop about 20 grand (Corolla's start at like 15.5, just figure basic options and sales tax will bring him up around 20) and then go out and throw some ricer tint/neons on the car, aswell as put a system in it right away? I'm calling bullshit.

[Ignition]

NO WAI
I'm doinged thawt tue!

[ArcPaladinZero]

And the lollercoaster rolls out... speaking of which, it's my preferred form of transportation.

http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/5/56/Lollercoaster.gif

[KickAssPlaya]

And the lollercoaster rolls out... speaking of which, it's my preferred form of transportation.

http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/5/56/Lollercoaster.gif

LOL.

AT chop: I have 2 15's (JBL's) in my trunk. And they take up all of my trunk..would 2 15's in a good box fit?? If they do say bye bye to yor trunk. ;)

[choplocker-17]

Pft... it's obvious you know nothing of these radio systems. I'm sure he's got the latest cassette and CD player combo radio that has both AM and FM stations!

Oh btw Chop, go with a 4k watt amp volt box for the 15 subs, when you put it all together, talk about awesome. Also buy a car battery that is bigger, maybe a truck battery, they're better for sounds in a car.

Sorry if all that techno hi-fi talk went right over your head HK.

How much roughly does a truck battery cost? I know a few of my friends have just bought altenators to help the battery life from dying.

LOL.

AT chop: I have 2 15's (JBL's) in my trunk. And they take up all of my trunk..would 2 15's in a good box fit?? If they do say bye bye to yor trunk. ;)

Thats my only worry. My friend has a mid 90's Altima (not sure about the spelling) and he has 12's and it takes up most of his trunk. So i'm going to try and fit them, but if not, I'll just buy some Pioneer 12's.

[Jeffery]

Chop, do you even know what an "altenator" is???

Because no one but someone going for pro-audio shows drops in a second alternator to power their stereo. And if they do, they also wire in additional batteries for it to power.

I agree with the bullshit call. Because everything you've talked about has been crap.

[ArcPaladinZero]

Because everything you've talked about has been totally awesome.

Fixed.

[Jeffery]

Fixed.
Yes, he should get fixed.

I fully support spay/neuter programs.

[ArcPaladinZero]

Yes, he should get fixed.

I fully support spay/neuter programs.

Spot on and agreed.

[choplocker-17]

Chop, do you even know what an "altenator" is???

Because no one but someone going for pro-audio shows drops in a second alternator to power their stereo. And if they do, they also wire in additional batteries for it to power.

I agree with the bullshit call. Because everything you've talked about has been crap.

Not when you're parents freak out and tell you how the subs destroy batteries and pretty much force you to get one if you would ever wanna purchase subs.

[Jeffery]

You can't just "go get" a second alternator. It is a very expensive process, that requires mounting extra brackets, redoing the entire belt/pulleys system as well as adding additional wiring to the car itself.

And some kid isnl;t going to run out and do it with mommies stationwagon.

Kid, every time you post you show you know less than before.

[choplocker-17]

Haha well I'd rather show less than gain weight and become farther and farther from girls like you do. But my dad had his entire car wired and crap with the second altenator. I know its very complex, thats why I can't even take my dad's 5k Boston Acoustic amp because its wired to the entire car and would pretty much have to take the entire car apart. I know its complex, but my parents say how the subs ate and destroyed the battery in their Chevy Suburban (again, sorry if the spelling is wrong), and would force me to go through the hassle of getting an altenator and that whole process. Heck my friend offered me a 4k Kicker amp for 100 bucks only and I couldn't buy it because my parents want the car to be safe first before putting subs and amps in.

[Jeffery]

Hahhaa. First sign a kid is full of shit. They start calling someone they know nothing about fat and lonely...... Feel free to keep TRYING to insult me. I am 100% happy with who I am right now.

Kid, I know who I am. I know what you are. You are full of shit. And I am not the only one here who has picked up on your lies.

OF COURSE your dad just happens to have wired his car with a second "altenator". It would be onconvenient for your bullshitting if he didn;t.

While your at it, just pretend his car is a corvette, and he lets you drive it all the time. Maybe the e-penis boost will be good for your self-esteem.

[choplocker-17]

Hahhaa. First sign a kid is full of shit. They start calling someone they know nothing about fat and lonely...... Feel free to keep TRYING to insult me. I am 100% happy with who I am right now.

Kid, I know who I am. I know what you are. You are full of shit. And I am not the only one here who has picked up on your lies.

OF COURSE your dad just happens to have wired his car with a second "altenator". It would be onconvenient for your bullshitting if he didn;t.

While your at it, just pretend his car is a corvette, and he lets you drive it all the time. Maybe the e-penis boost will be good for your self-esteem.

Haha, I didn't think an older man would flip out over a little comment over the internet but whatever. And you don't believe which I find even more funny. The Suburban is a 2001 Red Chevy with leather interior and fog lights on the front. He has the Boston Acoustic amp and 15" subs. He has the alpine speakers and the pioneer Deck. No I am not lying about the cars we have, lying on the internet gets you nowhere in life, so whats the point. Heck you won't believe what our 2nd car is so i'm not even going to tell you haha.

[MokoToko]

My dad's car is a corvette and he lets me drive it all the time.

OOOOOOOOOOOH, OOOH, YEAaaaaaaah

*lights a cigarette*

Baby, that was incredible.

[Jeffery]

And your dad works for the CIA too, right?

Kidm you already proved you know shit, and were talking out of your ass. Bragging about non0existant cars your family owns doesn;t change that.

[choplocker-17]

Haha, I think its more funny how you don't think we own those. 1. We live in a small neighborhood and housing is almost twice if not 3 times cheap to a bigger city. 2. I don't know if your ignorant or just jealous, but I do own those cars. Be pretty hard to describe a car perfectly like that. Want me to tell you something about the car I will. Heck I will list off the other car we own, My dad generally drives his Suburban to work and my mom drives her rx330 Lexus. This one is silver, 2006 is when we got this. This one has no special stereo other than something we got with the car. Personally I do not like driving this car because being 6'7, it does not give you much leg space. Do a hard brake and its hurting the knees.
And no, my dad does not work the CIA or anything like that.

[KickAssPlaya]

This may be a stupid question.. (but hey at least I don't pretend to know) what's the purpose of a second alternator?

I have my system (2 15's, 2 amps [1 800 watts to push the "highs" and 1 2800 watts (i think) to push th subs]), neon underlights, and my alarm all hooked up to my battery that came with my car. (had slight erosion(?) but cleaned it off and had it for over a year. Never had a problem with it..

[MokoToko]

Alternators recharge your battery when the car is running. That isn't their only job but it is one of them.

Unless it is their only job, in which case, they only recharge your battery.

[Jeffery]

This may be a stupid question.. (but hey at least I don't pretend to know) what's the purpose of a second alternator?

I have my system (2 15's, 2 amps [1 800 watts to push the "highs" and 1 2800 watts (i think) to push th subs]), neon underlights, and my alarm all hooked up to my battery that came with my car. (had slight erosion(?) but cleaned it off and had it for over a year. Never had a problem with it..
The problem comes down to "peak" usage of the power. Constant spikes and drains can be bad for a battery. It also wears out your alternator faster.
If you have something that is going to draw a MASSIVE amount of power, a second alternator and additional batteries can help keep things goi9ng.

Ever notice your lights dim or flicker when big bass hits? A better power system prevents this.

Problem here is kids see something about that on some show or site, and start bragging it up. It's always amazing how it is their friends/brother/cousin/dad/gay-life-partner who magically happens to have run it, and always for a system that wouldn;t even require it.

It's like the idiot a couple of weeks ago who posted a pic of his pimped out red car. And the oic simply tracked back to a website where someone had posted pics of their car.

Chop here thinks it's hard to say a car gas a red interior, and it must be proof "he owns them".
Chop, I own a Red Chevy Crew cab pickup, with a maroon interior, push button 4 wheel drive. It has a black bed liner, and is rigged with wiggle-waggles and a dashmounted R/B flasher.
I must own it, if I can describe it, right?

[mattroe]

My first car was a 1976 V-6 buick skylark that I bought for under $300 from a guy down the street. It was 4 shades of green.

The Skylark we called it, original right?

I painted the "rims" gold, painted the outsides of the headlights bright orange, and spray painted my name on the top in white. We hit shopping carts with it all the time in the toys-r-us parking lot in town.

Then... one day... I was driving to a softball game for some reason... and the wheel fell off.

Yeah, it just fell off, I saw it in the rear view mirror as my car veered into oncoming traffic. Luckily i was able to steer the beast into the ditch on my side of the road and waited for my dad to come get me. Turns out the axle broke and then some other things broke and then no wheel.

I loved that car.

Now i have a 03 PT Cruiser I've had since i graduated high school that I love. I own it and it's been great to me, still in great condition. Always wanted one and I still enjoy it to this day. It's a black chrome edition cruiser :cool2:.

(True Story)


Dude your first car sounds soooo sick


Im actually pretty jealous right now


Oh yea Jeffery, that light flickering thing happends all the time in my car, and ive always wondered why, you just made my day/night

[KickAssPlaya]

Alternators recharge your battery when the car is running. That isn't their only job but it is one of them.

Unless it is their only job, in which case, they only recharge your battery.
Thank you sir.
The problem comes down to "peak" usage of the power. Constant spikes and drains can be bad for a battery. It also wears out your alternator faster.
If you have something that is going to draw a MASSIVE amount of power, a second alternator and additional batteries can help keep things goi9ng.

Ever notice your lights dim or flicker when big bass hits? A better power system prevents this.

Problem here is kids see something about that on some show or site, and start bragging it up. It's always amazing how it is their friends/brother/cousin/dad/gay-life-partner who magically happens to have run it, and always for a system that wouldn;t even require it.

Thank you too.

And I understand, but my lights never dim or flicker. ;) HIDs FTW. :rolleyes:

[Jeffery]

Dude your first car sounds soooo sick


Im actually pretty jealous right now


Oh yea Jeffery, that light flickering thing happends all the time in my car, and ive always wondered why, you just made my day/night
Take your car to an Autozone, and ask them to put a battery tester on it. This will see if the load is right, and if there is any unusual draws on it. A weak battery/alternator can cause lights to flicker and drain whenever something else uses power.

If the flicker is more when you hit a bump and such when driving, then you probably have a loose connection somewhere.

[mattroe]

Take your car to an Autozone, and ask them to put a battery tester on it. This will see if the load is right, and if there is any unusual draws on it. A weak battery/alternator can cause lights to flicker and drain whenever something else uses power.

If the flicker is more when you hit a bump and such when driving, then you probably have a loose connection somewhere.

Its more the second one, but ive been meaning to get it checked for a month now

[Jeffery]

Its more the second one, but ive been meaning to get it checked for a month now
Year make/model? It might be a known problem with that car.

[choplocker-17]

The problem comes down to "peak" usage of the power. Constant spikes and drains can be bad for a battery. It also wears out your alternator faster.
If you have something that is going to draw a MASSIVE amount of power, a second alternator and additional batteries can help keep things goi9ng.

Ever notice your lights dim or flicker when big bass hits? A better power system prevents this.

Problem here is kids see something about that on some show or site, and start bragging it up. It's always amazing how it is their friends/brother/cousin/dad/gay-life-partner who magically happens to have run it, and always for a system that wouldn;t even require it.

It's like the idiot a couple of weeks ago who posted a pic of his pimped out red car. And the oic simply tracked back to a website where someone had posted pics of their car.

Chop here thinks it's hard to say a car gas a red interior, and it must be proof "he owns them".
Chop, I own a Red Chevy Crew cab pickup, with a maroon interior, push button 4 wheel drive. It has a black bed liner, and is rigged with wiggle-waggles and a dashmounted R/B flasher.
I must own it, if I can describe it, right?

Haha thanks Jeffery for not believing that someone can have a good life. I was blessed into a christian family and my dad does a lot better than most people. I would take pictures of my dads suburban but it is currently in Tennessee due to the fact my brother is moving down there. If you would like me to take a picture of the lexus and the mazda I would be glad to.

[Jeffery]

Hahahahhaaaa.

So, not only is it a car owned by friends/brother/cousin/dad/gay-life-partner, it is conveniently unavailable.

Of COURSE it is. *wink wink, nudge nudge*

[choplocker-17]

Wanna see the Mazda and the Lexus for right now? I'll show the pic of the Suburban when my parents get into town which should be either Friday Night or Saturday Morning. Heck I can show you the subs though for now since there sitting in my garage.

[Coffin Fedder]

One question, how much money have you spent into these cars? Maybe some gas otherwise that's about it. They're not your cars, they're your parents. You don't appreciate something until you use your own money. You learn responsibility and take care of it more, it's called appreciation. Something you obviously don't have an ounce of.

[pils]

Hahahahhaaaa.

So, not only is it a car owned by friends/brother/cousin/dad/gay-life-partner, it is conveniently unavailable.

Of COURSE it is. *wink wink, nudge nudge*

So that's your new thing? Just basically talking over people (on the internet no less, I don't really know if I should be impressed with that feat?) and just basically telling them that they are lying about the stories they tell of the things they cherish most? Not really to sure about what this choplock guy is on about, but first wizzy, now this?
And before it was just more playground jokes...
tsk tsk

I'm on to you jeffy, I'm on to you.

[choplocker-17]

I don't appreciate the cars? The Mazda is pretty much mine, my sister is down at college and thats what I drive around. Did and will I pay for my car, no, but its like a christmas gift, you appreciate just as much if not more.

[Coffin Fedder]

I don't appreciate the cars? The Mazda is pretty much mine, my sister is down at college and thats what I drive around. Did and will I pay for my car, no, but its like a christmas gift, you appreciate just as much if not more.

You're kidding me right?

[choplocker-17]

So that's your new thing? Just basically talking over people (on the internet no less, I don't really know if I should be impressed with that feat?) and just basically telling them that they are lying about the stories they tell of the things they cherish most? Not really to sure about what this choplock guy is on about, but first wizzy, now this?
And before it was just more playground jokes...
tsk tsk

I'm on to you jeffy, I'm on to you.

Amen Pills haha

sorry for the double post...

[choplocker-17]

You're kidding me right?

No man, I am not.

[Wizzy`]

well apparently in that argument in the marijuana thread was because savanna misunderstood one of my questions, and i was dumb and blahblah..don't bring me into this <_<

[choplocker-17]

Your the man wizzy.

[Jeffery]

So that's your new thing? Just basically talking over people (on the internet no less, I don't really know if I should be impressed with that feat?) and just basically telling them that they are lying about the stories they tell of the things they cherish most? Not really to sure about what this choplock guy is on about, but first wizzy, now this?
And before it was just more playground jokes...
tsk tsk

I'm on to you jeffy, I'm on to you.
When someone says something completely retarded, yes, i call them out on it. Especially when its someone like Chop, who hears about something cool, and starts bragging about having it themselves.
When they talk about it, and it's obvious they have no idea what they are actually talking about, it;s easy to call them out on it even. And then it's just AMAZING how every single time it is a friends/brother/cousin/dad/gay-life-partner who has it.

This is, after all, a discussion forum. And yes, arguing is a form of discussion. It's just a lot easier when you get retards lying about things that are easily caught.

[Coffin Fedder]

No man, I am not.

You'll never understand the point I am trying to make then. True appreciation comes from hardwork and time, which you obviously haven't done. My car, it's my pride and joy. Literally, blood, sweat, and tears have gone into getting that car.

[choplocker-17]

You'll never understand the point I am trying to make then. True appreciation comes from hardwork and time, which you obviously haven't done. My car, it's my pride and joy. Literally, blood, sweat, and tears have gone into getting that car.

I understand. I will never have that feeling unless I become a car junky. But I would like to. I want to work on my car and do things to it. I understand the point your making.

[choplocker-17]

Eh.

[Wizzy`]

Why is it hard to believe that chop's parents have money and has those cars? O_o

[choplocker-17]

Why is it hard to believe that chop's parents have money and has those cars? O_o

I don't know man. I don't know.

[Jeffery]

Why is it hard to believe that chop's parents have money and has those cars? O_o
It really doesn;t matter. The entire issue was his bragging up the stereo and then dropping in the info about running a second alternator. THAT is what I am calling him out on. But his 'proof' for the double alternator he has is magically in a vehicle thats not around.

He read on some site about a guy who installed a secondary power system for his stereo, and decided he'd be cool to have one too. Except by the way he talked abiout it, it was obvious he's never even seen one, let alone had it in the magically disappearing truck.

[choplocker-17]

It really doesn;t matter. The entire issue was his bragging up the stereo and then dropping in the info about running a second alternator. THAT is what I am calling him out on. But his 'proof' for the double alternator he has is magically in a vehicle thats not around.

He read on some site about a guy who installed a secondary power system for his stereo, and decided he'd be cool to have one too. Except by the way he talked abiout it, it was obvious he's never even seen one, let alone had it in the magically disappearing truck.

Dude your an idiot. I was talking about how I was getting a car with a bose system and possibly taking my dads subs. Than I said I was gonna get a 4-5k watt amp but didn't know what kind. Than someone said get a truck battery. And Than I said how much does that cost and I said some buddies of mine installed and wired up altenators. And you flipped and tried to sound smart over the internet giving some technical term. If your lights dim, altenators charge your battery when driving and gives it more life which was exactly what I was talking about trying to do when I get my car and if I can fit my dads 15's in my car. But you had to be an idiot and sound cocky.

[mattroe]

Year make/model? It might be a known problem with that car.

Honda accord 08

Its a lease, im paying for some of it now and some of it later

Even though i really just wanted to get a cheap car and keep it +/


Oh and Coffin, yea I actually have a goal of building a car by the end of colledge, when i go there

I have know i dea where im gonna start, but i know its gonna be fun if i do it +D

[I MaFiA I]

I actually read the whole chop vs Jeff argument, and to be honest it's my fault choplocker..I haven't been posting enough for Jeffrey to bit-- and argue over my posts, so he has found a new victim, you. I'll try to post more often so he'll get off your case because personally I don't mind the attention. Him and his brigade of fairies are always fun to get into arguments with.

[Jeffery]

I actually read the whole chop vs Jeff argument, and to be honest it's my fault choplocker..I haven't been posting enough for Jeffrey to bit-- and argue over my posts, so he has found a new victim, you. I'll try to post more often so he'll get off your case because personally I don't mind the attention. Him and his brigade of fairies are always fun to get into arguments with.
You I argued with because you are stupid. Some people should never be allowed to drive. You are three of them.

Chops just too stupid in attempting to brag about something he saw somewhere, when he obviously has no idea what it is he doesn;t know.

[Jeffery]

Honda accord 08

Its a lease, im paying for some of it now and some of it later

Even though i really just wanted to get a cheap car and keep it +/


Oh and Coffin, yea I actually have a goal of building a car by the end of colledge, when i go there

I have know i dea where im gonna start, but i know its gonna be fun if i do it +D
I looked around. And it seems the flickering and lights dimming whenever the AC and such kicks in is considered "normal" in the 08 model. A LOT of people have filed complaints. You can if you want too:
http://automobiles.honda.com/information/customer-relations.aspx

Somebody figured out a fix for it. The reprogrammed the ECU basically. Definitely not something just anyone can do though.

From the looks of it, it is a matter of how the computer routes the power.

[ArcPaladinZero]

I'm so glad I checked this thread out at work. It has, by far, made my day. Way too much awesome to absorb in one reading.

You know, my dad lets me drive his Corvette too! Of course, I prefer driving mine, it's newer and more fun for me. ;)

Yeah, I went there. WHO WANTS SOME!?!?!??!

[Hatchet Klown]

I understand. I will never have that feeling unless I become a car junky. But I would like to. I want to work on my car and do things to it. I understand the point your making.

No you don't. Blood, sweat, and tears don't just come from working on the car yourself, it comes from working to PAY for the car. I've paid for everything from my first car (1996 Probe GT) to any of my current cars/trucks/motorcycles. Although my wife doesn't beat her car, you can see she doesn't keep it clean, probably since she has no idea what the monthly payments are for it.

Essentially what Coffin is trying to say is that you don't understand the value of a dollar, nor the value of an automobile of any kind.

[ArcPaladinZero]

Essentially what Coffin is trying to say is that you don't understand the value of a dollar, nor the value of an automobile of any kind.

A lot of kids and even some adults still fail to grasp this concept, regardless of how hard to attempt to beat it into them. I've worked my ass off since I was 15, I know how to value something and do everything I can to make sure I stay within my means and keep that shiny credit score of mine.

[KickAssPlaya]

You'll never understand the point I am trying to make then. True appreciation comes from hardwork and time, which you obviously haven't done. My car, it's my pride and joy. Literally, blood, sweat, and tears have gone into getting that car.
I agree.
I'm so glad I checked this thread out at work. It has, by far, made my day. Way too much awesome to absorb in one reading.

You know, my dad lets me drive his Corvette too! Of course, I prefer driving mine, it's newer and more fun for me. ;)

Yeah, I went there. WHO WANTS SOME!?!?!??!
What are you giving out?? ;)
A lot of kids and even some adults still fail to grasp this concept, regardless of how hard to attempt to beat it into them. I've worked my ass off since I was 15, I know how to value something and do everything I can to make sure I stay within my means and keep that shiny credit score of mine.

I've been working since I was like 9-10.(paper boy FTW!!) I too have paid for my first two cars and every add on to it. :) Some people don't understand why I love my car..probably because they didn't pay for theirs.

[Hatchet Klown]

keep that shiny credit score of mine.

Screw you, I still have a few flaws in my credit score... Only reason I'm still at 718. /cry

[KickAssPlaya]

I'm starting my credit off right. :)

I only have a 150$ student credit card...but every month I spend $50 and always pay my bill on time.

I heard doing 1/3 of your credit card is what helps your credit build the fastest, thus I do it. :P

[choplocker-17]

You I argued with because you are stupid. Some people should never be allowed to drive. You are three of them.

Chops just too stupid in attempting to brag about something he saw somewhere, when he obviously has no idea what it is he doesn;t know.

Alright, you can think I don't own these when in reality, your just a fat 30+ year old at home by yourself probably watching cinnemax right now because you can't get a girl. When somebody says they have something that you don't, you instantly get mad. I'll probably see you at a Mcdonalds someday.

[Coffin Fedder]

Alright, you can think I don't own these when in reality, your just a fat 30+ year old at home by yourself probably watching cinnemax right now because you can't get a girl. When somebody says they have something that you don't, you instantly get mad. I'll probably see you at a Mcdonalds someday.

Your serious? You couldn't find a plossible argument so your point fingers now? Are you truely this depressing? As HK or Arc said, ( I think you both for understanding the point I was trying to make. ) You'll never understand the concept of even a penny. Money isn't something you take for granted, it can hurt and help you both at the same time. Find something you love and invest in it, be sure you don't quit. Why is so hard to get threw your thick skull you have some potential in life; but, you're being to stubbron and ignorant to realize this.

Your most likely the kid at school who has the friends and all of that but you die inside knowing you might not be accepted to them. So, you come and brag on a game about how cool your are and what you got? Please, change. For everybody, your pissing everybody off and if you can honestly with that you're a scum bag. A true scum bag.

Also, Jeff's a good guy. Maybe he doesn't want a girl? Some people actually can live without one. You know? I'm not going to lie, I don't have one right now. But, does that make me pitiful?

[Hatchet Klown]

I'm starting my credit off right. :)

I only have a 150$ student credit card...but every month I spend $50 and always pay my bill on time.

I heard doing 1/3 of your credit card is what helps your credit build the fastest, thus I do it. :P

No, it's not about how much you pay on your credit card, it's your balances and making timely payments. Your overall debt to available credit ratio is what's important. Once that hits 50% your credit score will start being negatively effected... the higher the percentage goes the worse the impact.

[choplocker-17]

Your serious? You couldn't find a plossible argument so your point fingers now? Are you truely this depressing? As HK or Arc said, ( I think you both for understanding the point I was trying to make. ) You'll never understand the concept of even a penny. Money isn't something you take for granted, it can hurt and help you both at the same time. Find something you love and invest in it, be sure you don't quit. Why is so hard to get threw your thick skull you have some potential in life; but, you're being to stubbron and ignorant to realize this.

Your most likely the kid at school who has the friends and all of that but you die inside knowing you might not be accepted to them. So, you come and brag on a game about how cool your are and what you got? Please, change. For everybody, your pissing everybody off and if you can honestly with that you're a scum bag. A true scum bag.

Also, Jeff's a good guy. Maybe he doesn't want a girl? Some people actually can live without one. You know? I'm not going to lie, I don't have one right now. But, does that make me pitiful?

Haha 1. Die on the inside by not being accepted by my friends, I honestly just laugh about that. 2. I did not brag, how retarded are you. You and Jeffery instantly thought I started bragging when I said I was getting 10 corolla and possibly taking my dad's subs. Get that through you thick head. I would never come to a game to try and brag, I got better things to do like rearrange my sock drawer. 3. I'm not pissing everybody off, i'm only pissing off you and Jeffery because you two are to stubborn and possibly retarded because you don't believe me that I own something. You come in with the oh you can't love something unless you work and buy it. Who gives, I work, I make money, why spend it on a used car for 2k when my parents offer me to buy a new car. Tell me what would you do, buy a cheap car but say that you bought and you love it, or buy a new car, and take the 2k and make it even more of a sick ride.

[Hatchet Klown]

OR... You could take out a loan for the car, or even, god forbid pay your parents back in monthly installments as if they're giving you the loan. But no, you're rather take handouts than earn your way.

That's fine, you'll ride the gravy train that is your parents until they cut you off, then you'll turn into a worthless piece of shit who has nothing to offer society.

EDIT: Anyone who puts neons on a Corolla that isn't a dedicated show car will get laughed at, hard. If you want a car to try and showoff with, you're going the wrong route with a Corolla.

[Jeffery]

Chop, you';re full of shit and everyone here smelled it. You talked through your ass about some cool thing you heard about, and decided to pretend you have it.

You don;t. Your mommy and daddy have a couple of cars. Not a single one has pro-series speakers with a dual alternator system.

Trying to insult me doesn;t change that. As I said before, I am happy with my life right now. I live a good life, and don;t have to pretend to have things I don;t to try and impress people online.

Maybe someday you'll get to be that happy with your life too.

[choplocker-17]

Haha you guys are morons. Take a big loan out and pay for monthly for a car that I could have given to me. You need to work through life, lazy people are the one's standing at the wellfare booth waiting for their check. But when people offer there hand to help you out, you got to grab it sometimes and accept the help.

[Wizzy`]

PICS OR IT DIDNT HAPPEN.q

[choplocker-17]

Chop, you';re full of shit and everyone here smelled it. You talked through your ass about some cool thing you heard about, and decided to pretend you have it.

You don;t. Your mommy and daddy have a couple of cars. Not a single one has pro-series speakers with a dual alternator system.

Trying to insult me doesn;t change that. As I said before, I am happy with my life right now. I live a good life, and don;t have to pretend to have things I don;t to try and impress people online.

Maybe someday you'll get to be that happy with your life too.

Oh I'm as happy as can be. I got a family that loves me, friends I get along with, the lord savior. Honestly nothing could be changed in my life that could make me happier. But when I say my dad, not me, my dad has a good stereo with with an alenator, you flip because through your fat head, you can't accept the fact somebody has something nice. And wait till tomorrow buddy when my parents get home and I can show you that car and stereo.

[Wizzy`]

fat head

:lol:

[choplocker-17]

This is the Mazda 3 that I have been driving out since my sister has been away at college.
http://i42.tinypic.com/j5zfb8.jpg

This is my family's lexus.

http://i39.tinypic.com/kq6av.jpg

[Jeffery]

Like I said Chop, lying about what you have is a good sign of being unhappy.

Pretend all you want, but I am not the only one who saw through your lies when you told them. I really do wish you had good friends in real life, but unfortunately your entire history on the game has shown otherwise. You are a pretty classic case study into a lonely kid who goes to the internet to try and get the respect he doesn;t get in the real world....
Sadly enough, it never works.

Next time you lie, perhaps you could actually double check your facts first. Then maybe everyone won;t catch you.

[choplocker-17]

Haha alright buddy, you can think that. And take a look at the pictures above, not the suburban yet, but is the lexus and mazda fake too just like the rest of my life?

[Wizzy`]

http://i40.tinypic.com/21n38kg.jpgp

That's just a silly picture.

[choplocker-17]

:lol:

:man_in_lo

[Jeffery]

I never said your mommy and daddy don't have a couple of cars. There are millions of other people who have em too. Nothing special.

But the whole talking through your ass about second alternators was just hilarious. Not a single person believed you. Because they all have at least half a brain.

Like I said, next time research what you're going to lie about. It will be easier for you.

[choplocker-17]

Haha you're still going on about the altenator. Why is it hard to believe that my dad has a car with sub's, boston acoustic subs, alpine speakers, a pioneer deck and an altenator. I honestly don't why you can't believe that. I never said I had one, I said it was my dad and I were to get subs, that would be an option for me. We honestly didn't even install the amp and altenator, when purchasing the speakers and everything, we had the people at the place install everything that was purchased so it would give the crisp and clean hear, rather than us hacking at it and blowing some speaker or sub.

[Coffin Fedder]

OR... You could take out a loan for the car, or even, god forbid pay your parents back in monthly installments as if they're giving you the loan. But no, you're rather take handouts than earn your way.

That's fine, you'll ride the gravy train that is your parents until they cut you off, then you'll turn into a worthless piece of shit who has nothing to offer society.

EDIT: Anyone who puts neons on a Corolla that isn't a dedicated show car will get laughed at, hard. If you want a car to try and showoff with, you're going the wrong route with a Corolla.

I agree with you. Completely off subject, that's how it was for my First guitar. Dad bought it for me, I paid it off to learn respect and what a dollar actually mean. I have three now, Two eletrics, ( One's worth a few bucks ) and an acoustic. All bought by myself.

[Jeffery]

Haha you're still going on about the altenator. Why is it hard to believe that my dad has a car with sub's, boston acoustic subs, alpine speakers, a pioneer deck and an altenator. I honestly don't why you can't believe that. I never said I had one, I said it was my dad and I were to get subs, that would be an option for me. We honestly didn't even install the amp and altenator, when purchasing the speakers and everything, we had the people at the place install everything that was purchased so it would give the crisp and clean hear, rather than us hacking at it and blowing some speaker or sub.

Why is it so hard to believe?

Because no one in the3 entire united states installs a secondary alternator into a Suburban to run an average stereo with a mid-amp. There is absolutely no reason to do it, and no one would recommend it.

You read about secondary alternators on some car stereo website, and decided you'd be e-cool if you could claim to have it. But, from the way you posted about it, it was obvious you had NO idea what the hell you were talking about, or how it would even work.
So please, go running to a website about pro-series stereo systems, then come back and pretend you understand what they are talking about with a dedicated power system.

Your e-penis isn;t going to be bigger, no matter how much you bullshit.

[choplocker-17]

I agree with you. Completely off subject, that's how it was for my First guitar. Dad bought it for me, I paid it off to learn respect and what a dollar actually mean. I have three now, Two eletrics, ( One's worth a few bucks ) and an acoustic. All bought by myself.

Yeah, but how much was the first guitar, I'm guessing it was a squire or fernandez so around 1-200 bucks. Not bad to pay off. Next few were probably nicer, around 1-1.5k. If you know where a high school kid can get around 19k while working in the summer 20 hours a week, let me know.

[Wizzy`]

Mine did

[Wizzy`]

Yeah, but how much was the first guitar, I'm guessing it was a squire or fernandez so around 1-200 bucks. Not bad to pay off. Next few were probably nicer, around 1-1.5k. If you know where a high school kid can get around 19k while working in the summer 20 hours a week, let me know.

So your argument is that you're a spoiled brat? lol

[choplocker-17]

Why is it so hard to believe?

Because no one in the3 entire united states installs a secondary alternator into a Suburban to run an average stereo with a mid-amp. There is absolutely no reason to do it, and no one would recommend it.

You read about secondary alternators on some car stereo website, and decided you'd be e-cool if you could claim to have it. But, from the way you posted about it, it was obvious you had NO idea what the hell you were talking about, or how it would even work.
So please, go running to a website about pro-series stereo systems, then come back and pretend you understand what they are talking about with a dedicated power system.

Your e-penis isn;t going to be bigger, no matter how much you bullshit.

A 5k amp is now considered mid? Man that amp was around 1k as it is. I don't consider that mid. And yes you do get a second altenator when the suburban you previously owned had car battery issues due to the face the stereo/subs would take so much juice. The car battery in our old suburban, 94 Chevy lasted a year or less. Thats not very long for a suburban battery. I didn't pay for this and it isn't even mine. I think it's funny how you don't believe the fact that my dad paid for the an altenator for the car so he would prevent this same hardship.

[Wizzy`]

A 5k amp is now considered mid? Man that amp was around 1k as it is. I don't consider that mid. And yes you do get a second altenator when the suburban you previously owned had car battery issues due to the face the stereo/subs would take so much juice. The car battery in our old suburban, 94 Chevy lasted a year or less. Thats not very long for a suburban battery. I didn't pay for this and it isn't even mine. I think it's funny how you don't believe the fact that my dad paid for the an altenator for the car so he would prevent this same hardship.

Oh god Jeffery is gonna have funnn..

[Coffin Fedder]

Yeah, but how much was the first guitar, I'm guessing it was a squire or fernandez so around 1-200 bucks. Not bad to pay off. Next few were probably nicer, around 1-1.5k. If you know where a high school kid can get around 19k while working in the summer 20 hours a week, let me know.

RG Explosion. 550 bucks. I have that. A Kramer Voyager (US) which I paid 750 for which is in perfect condition. Then I have a Fender Acoustic which cost me another 500. I'm making 15 bucks an hour working, that's shop hours because I work at the local music shop. Then I have 15 lessons a week which is 15 bucks a pop. I'm making money. I'm happy with it.

[choplocker-17]

So your argument is that you're a spoiled brat? lol

Haha when it comes to cars wizzy, yes I am extremely spoiled compared to most kids and there first car. Can't deny it, but it doesn't make me any less of a person like these people are making it sound like.

[Wizzy`]

Haha when it comes to cars wizzy, yes I am extremely spoiled compared to most kids and there first car. Can't deny it, but it doesn't make me any less of a person like these people are making it sound like.

no,but being a spoiled brat does

[choplocker-17]

RG Explosion. 550 bucks. I have that. A Kramer Voyager (US) which I paid 750 for which is in perfect condition. Then I have a Fender Acoustic which cost me another 500. I'm making 15 bucks an hour working, that's shop hours because I work at the local music shop. Then I have 15 lessons a week which is 15 bucks a pop. I'm making money. I'm happy with it.

Man I wish I was making 15 bucks an hour haha. I make 7.50 an hour working at a golf course.

[choplocker-17]

no,but being a spoiled brat does

I'm not being a brat about it though. I'm just trying to tell these guys my dad has an altenator in his car, but they don't believe it.

[Wizzy`]

the way you talk, you are a brat. i don't really care, i'm just sayin

[choplocker-17]

haha because I'm just trying to defend something when somebody says i'm lying about it?

[Coffin Fedder]

Man I wish I was making 15 bucks an hour haha. I make 7.50 an hour working at a golf course.

Only reason I know get that music is what I know from music. I need to know how to play more then one insturment (Guitar, Cello, Bass, some piano. I can play a banjo) I have to know things about pedals such as Distortion, Overdrive, Synthsizer, Flanger, Chrous Delay, Wah Pedals, all of that. What it does to your frequency and what not. Basically be prepared to answer any question somebody has about an insturment. Also know how to Guitar Eletronics, weather it's throwing in active pickups or to resaudering wires and what not. You have know how to read a wiring diagram basically. Isn't the easiest thing in the world.

I just read the post carefully above. You know payments can last longer then a year correct?

[choplocker-17]

Only reason I know get that music is what I know from music. I need to know how to play more then one insturment (Guitar, Cello, Bass, some piano. I can play a banjo) I have to know things about pedals such as Distortion, Overdrive, Synthsizer, Flanger, Chrous Delay, Wah Pedals, all of that. What it does to your frequency and what not. Basically be prepared to answer any question somebody has about an insturment. Also know how to Guitar Eletronics, weather it's throwing in active pickups or to resaudering wires and what not. You have know how to read a wiring diagram basically. Isn't the easiest thing in the world.

I wish I could do all that. I have a drum set, but honestly don't even know how to read it, I can just follow a beat pretty easy. My brother is into guitars like no other, but I never could which I now regret. What kind of amps and pedals do you play with?

[Wizzy`]

Are you drunk coffin?

[Coffin Fedder]

Are you drunk coffin?

Not at all, drinkings overrated bud.
Chop, I have a cute Marshall that I use when I jam with friends. Otherwise I usually use my dads amp which I wish I could have. An old 82' Fender Princeton Reverb.

[choplocker-17]

Only reason I know get that music is what I know from music. I need to know how to play more then one insturment (Guitar, Cello, Bass, some piano. I can play a banjo) I have to know things about pedals such as Distortion, Overdrive, Synthsizer, Flanger, Chrous Delay, Wah Pedals, all of that. What it does to your frequency and what not. Basically be prepared to answer any question somebody has about an insturment. Also know how to Guitar Eletronics, weather it's throwing in active pickups or to resaudering wires and what not. You have know how to read a wiring diagram basically. Isn't the easiest thing in the world.

I just read the post carefully above. You know payments can last longer then a year correct?

and yes I do, but honestly why pay off a giant debt like that when you have your parents trying to help you out? Am I thankful for my parents doing this, Yes extremely. I'm not going to be dumb and destroy my bankroll paying off a car for 4-5 years when my parents offer to do that for me. Will I get that love feeling that you get when you buy a car with your own money, probably not, but I know that I will have a car that can run for 10+ years and is reliable because my parents were kind enough to help me out.

[Wizzy`]

Not at all, drinkings overrated bud.

Just wondering because you are trying to type all intelligent but missing words..

don't call me bud, unless you're canadian, then it's ok.

[choplocker-17]

Not at all, drinkings overrated bud.
Chop, I have a cute Marshall that I use when I jam with friends. Otherwise I usually use my dads amp which I wish I could have. An old 82' Fender Princeton Reverb.

Nice amps. If you ever get the chance, get a double stacked tube marshall amp. Crispest sounding amp out there in my opinion. (yeah I know there expensive...)

[Hatchet Klown]

I'm not going to be dumb and destroy my bankroll paying off a car for 4-5 years when my parents offer to do that for me.

It would probably be dumb to waste the money on interest taking out a loan yourself, yes. But why not atleast pay back the bottom line price pre-interest to your parents... You're the kind of person that takes your parents for granted and honestly, I hope to god they recognize that and cut you off, leaving you flat on your ass making 7.50 an hour. You want to make $15/hour, come down to PA I'll put you to work for a week and see if your pansy ass can cut it for even a single week. (I'm extremely serious about this, I'd love to see you bust your ass for 60 hours of physical labor in a week)

Will I get that love feeling that you get when you buy a car with your own money, probably not, but I know that I will have a car that can run for 10+ years and is reliable because my parents were kind enough to help me out

Depending on how you drive the car/maintain it, it could run reliably for 2 years or 20. Don't assume it's 10+. Hell I bought a brand new truck last year, was stupid and was towing well over twice the max weight, and destroyed the truck... Shit happens, and guess what, stupid mistakes/beating on a car will void the warranty.

Your parents aren't helping you out, they're giving you a handout... a horrible idea on their part. By the time a kid is allowed to drive, he needs to be responsible enough with/and value the car he's driving so you don't end up like I Mafia I.

EDIT: Also, your horrible grammar makes my eyes bleed. Please, for the love of god, speak English.

[Coffin Fedder]

Nice amps. If you ever get the chance, get a double stacked tube marshall amp. Crispest sounding amp out there in my opinion. (yeah I know there expensive...)

One, Tube is a thousand times better then an amp volume and sound wise. You don't need that much power unless your trying to wake up the state. Two, If I were going to get a tube I'd get a Fender Tube. Best Tube amp in the world. I have a Fender Cybertwin sitting downstairs which is pretty nice but it still sounds processed even though it's a tube. I just want an oldie but goodie'. Something that sounds pure.

Wizzy, the reason I missed words. When I type, I think of the words first and sometimes my finger don't react to what I'm thinking and I just leave some things out. It's a problem to say the least but I'm slowly fixing it. Also, I was going off of 2 hours of sleep, School (Maxing in Weightlifting) and all of the other things. Then I had practice and just a bunch of running to do. I was exhausted to say the least.

[choplocker-17]

It would probably be dumb to waste the money on interest taking out a loan yourself, yes. But why not atleast pay back the bottom line price pre-interest to your parents... You're the kind of person that takes your parents for granted and honestly, I hope to god they recognize that and cut you off, leaving you flat on your ass making 7.50 an hour. You want to make $15/hour, come down to PA I'll put you to work for a week and see if your pansy ass can cut it for even a single week. (I'm extremely serious about this, I'd love to see you bust your ass for 60 hours of physical labor in a week)



Depending on how you drive the car/maintain it, it could run reliably for 2 years or 20. Don't assume it's 10+. Hell I bought a brand new truck last year, was stupid and was towing well over twice the max weight, and destroyed the truck... Shit happens, and guess what, stupid mistakes/beating on a car will void the warranty.

Your parents aren't helping you out, they're giving you a handout... a horrible idea on their part. By the time a kid is allowed to drive, he needs to be responsible enough with/and value the car he's driving so you don't end up like I Mafia I.

EDIT: Also, your horrible grammar makes my eyes bleed. Please, for the love of god, speak English.

I worked hard all last summer. I worked for a moving company, made 8.75 an hour busting my butt for 30-40 hours a week. That's a lot of work for a kid who works out in the morning than goes to work, especially in high school. The labor work I was doing was worth well more than 8.75. I threw my back out a few times, pulled muscles, heck I have a torn labreium in my shoulder right now( that due to football though.) You want hard work, do that, in the sun for 7 or more hours a day working with 40 year old drunks that have no teeth and have had their licenses taken away and force you to do all the work because there to retarded and lazy to do any of it. And if your parents offered you a brand new car, are you telling me you would say no?

[Coffin Fedder]

I run two miles everyday, Go to school and lift with a microfracture and Torn ACL which I still keep my squat max above 300 pounds. I'm 6'0 145 pounds. Then I have MMA practice. I don't honestly want to here about that okay?

[Hatchet Klown]

I worked hard all last summer. I worked for a moving company, made 8.75 an hour busting my butt for 30-40 hours a week. That's a lot of work for a kid who works out in the morning than goes to work, especially in high school. The labor work I was doing was worth well more than 8.75.

Cry me a river, I did more for less back in high school. I was skipping class to go cut lawns, do mulch jobs, plan trees, or just general cleanups.

You want hard work, do that, in the sun for 7 or more hours a day working with 40 year old drunks that have no teeth and have had their licenses taken away and force you to do all the work because there to retarded and lazy to do any of it.
Considering you're not describing a single one of my employees, you fail. They're all 19-25 and reliable, ball busting workers who earn a decent living doing honest work.

And if your parents offered you a brand new car, are you telling me you would say no

Yes. My brother and I actually bought my mother a car for her birthday last year. Nothing special but she didn't need much, so she got a 2009 Honda CRV.


You're only repeating yourself like a broken record, you're not even attempting to prove that you know the value of a dollar or of a vehicle. Grow up before you get your own car, that's my advice to you.

[Wizzy`]

I worked hard all last summer. I worked for a moving company

:rolleyes:
Go work on a roof or do some landscaping in 100 degree weather.

[Hatchet Klown]

:rolleyes:
Go work on a roof or do some landscaping..

If he came down to PA for a week, I'd seriously put him to work and show him what hard work really is. I did it for 6 years, most of that time just with my brother. Then we started hiring outside help and slowly phasing out of us doing the brunt of the work/physical shit.

[Wizzy`]

Yeah, i've been doing it for 2 years now..and it is brutal work.

Roofing and stuff I mean, working outside. Only did a landscape job once, and it was insane -_-

[Jeffery]

Try working in a vending trailor at fairs and such.

100 degrees outside. 150 inside.

[Wizzy`]

Do you at least get a fan? =P

[Jeffery]

Do you at least get a fan? =P
Fans are prohibited in food processing areas because they can spread contaminants.

[Coffin Fedder]

I did Landscaping here this summer. Also a little bit of roofing. It wouldn't of been so bad but it gets so damn dry up here. Dehydration is literally a battle for anybody, literally required to carry those 3 liter bottles of Arrowhead water so nothing didn't happen.

[R G]

And if your parents offered you a brand new car, are you telling me you would say no?


Nothing and I mean nothing comes for free....There is a price you will pay...you may not have a clue what I am refering to right now but in time you will.

Sad to say we are all whores and slaves in life.....whores in that we sell ourselves for our wants....slaves in that we are slaves to our wants and desires. Understand that and you will go far in life.:)

[KickAssPlaya]

No, it's not about how much you pay on your credit card, it's your balances and making timely payments. Your overall debt to available credit ratio is what's important. Once that hits 50% your credit score will start being negatively effected... the higher the percentage goes the worse the impact.
Ahhh thank you sir! I always make my payment on time ! :)
OR... You could take out a loan for the car, or even, god forbid pay your parents back in monthly installments as if they're giving you the loan. But no, you're rather take handouts than earn your way.

That's fine, you'll ride the gravy train that is your parents until they cut you off, then you'll turn into a worthless piece of shit who has nothing to offer society.

EDIT: Anyone who puts neons on a Corolla that isn't a dedicated show car will get laughed at, hard. If you want a car to try and showoff with, you're going the wrong route with a Corolla.

Ummmm...I put neons on a 01 b lack 2-door explorer that has nothing to do with car shows.. but I like how my car looks.. so screw you !! :p

[ArcPaladinZero]

I did Landscaping here this summer. Also a little bit of roofing. It wouldn't of been so bad but it gets so damn dry up here. Dehydration is literally a battle for anybody, literally required to carry those 3 liter bottles of Arrowhead water so nothing didn't happen.

I know this thread has already gotten way off topic but laying sod is by far the worst landscaping work I have ever done, everything was sore afterward.

[Angelic-Hotfox]

I've had two cars but I really don't consider them mine because my parents were the ones who bought them for me so I really don't feel like I can claim them as my own especially when I didn't have to earn them.

06 Lexus IS300
07 Subaru WRX Sti

both cars were white, my sister drives the Lexus now. The Suby we just obtained last month.

[Hatchet Klown]

07 Subaru WRX Sti
Picture of the car with a sign saying "For HatchetKlown" in the window, or it didn't happen. Sorry but I don't know a single woman who drives an STI... hell, most women can't even drive a stick let alone a turbo AWD.

[Wizzy`]

Pretty sure angelic is a "cars chick"

[bdog1321]

I've had two cars but I really don't consider them mine because my parents were the ones who bought them for me so I really don't feel like I can claim them as my own especially when I didn't have to earn them.

06 Lexus IS300
07 Subaru WRX Sti

both cars were white, my sister drives the Lexus now. The Suby we just obtained last month.

o.O i has friend with an Sti. Nice car.

[Hatchet Klown]

Pretty sure angelic is a "cars chick"

She very well may be, I'd just like to see a picture to prove it. If not that's cool, I just don't know a single woman who drives an STI (regular wrx's I know a couple, but then again they have an ATX)