IWasPastaRocket
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Hello Everybody! It's been many, many years since I've graced these glorious halls. I've lurked quite a few times but it's been long enough that I lost my old Login, PastaRocket. Before that I was 1778/3000. Anyway, here's the rub...
It's been about 9 years since 1778 was on the road. When I parked her I was in a different place in my life. I was 26, had no money and was borrowing the delivery truck from the auto parts store I worked at when the VR4 was out of commission. As you all can imagine, that was quite a lot. When I finally broke down and bought a DD I scratched and clawed to keep 1778. I moved it around to different peoples’ houses for the first couple years until I had a condo and of my own to park it. It was garaged for 6 years at the condo. When I moved 18 months ago and didn't have a garage anymore I parked her in my driveway. In the year and a half it’s been parked outside, 3-4 people have stopped and rung my door bell asking about buying her. I've never considered it until recently when I met a nice young dude who really, really appreciated the car. I finally felt compelled to pass 1778 on.
As I started to get organized to sell and make lists of all the things I've done to her over the years, I kind of had a break down and realized I really didn't want to move on. Things are different now. I have a great job and some disposable income. Although I don't work in the automotive field anymore I maintained a few contacts that still tinker. Since I started making more money I never really thought about possibly getting her back on the road... until now.
My goals would be different now. I'm not into street-night at the track or dusting Mustangs anymore. I just want to feel that feeling again. Being pushed into your seat as the turbo spools and you start pushing hard. The excited looks people give you when they realize what it is or "get it" when you explain. The horrified looks people give you when you're screaming down the highway with the wastegate open. I just miss that VR4 feeling. It's like you know a secret that only a select group know or even understand. I'm not going to be building for speed this time around but more for fun and reliability (hahahaha, I’m laughing at the reliability part too but hey we all dream).
So long story short... for those who have loved, lost and tried to love again, any advice? I know some of you have gotten out of the scene and gotten back in. Were you glad you came back? Was the feeling you were missing “real” or did it fade the 1st time you blew out 2nd gear or the welds on your intercooler let loose? Basically, did you find what you were looking for or did you slam face first into the wall that took you out in the first place?
In case you're wondering about life context, I'm engaged to my girlfriend of 7 years who has never been in the car. We'll *hopefully* be getting married and maybe kiddos in the next 2-4 years. She claims to support whatever I want to do but ya'll know that can change quick when you're playing adult.
Thanks everyone. Sorry for the long post.
It's been about 9 years since 1778 was on the road. When I parked her I was in a different place in my life. I was 26, had no money and was borrowing the delivery truck from the auto parts store I worked at when the VR4 was out of commission. As you all can imagine, that was quite a lot. When I finally broke down and bought a DD I scratched and clawed to keep 1778. I moved it around to different peoples’ houses for the first couple years until I had a condo and of my own to park it. It was garaged for 6 years at the condo. When I moved 18 months ago and didn't have a garage anymore I parked her in my driveway. In the year and a half it’s been parked outside, 3-4 people have stopped and rung my door bell asking about buying her. I've never considered it until recently when I met a nice young dude who really, really appreciated the car. I finally felt compelled to pass 1778 on.
As I started to get organized to sell and make lists of all the things I've done to her over the years, I kind of had a break down and realized I really didn't want to move on. Things are different now. I have a great job and some disposable income. Although I don't work in the automotive field anymore I maintained a few contacts that still tinker. Since I started making more money I never really thought about possibly getting her back on the road... until now.
My goals would be different now. I'm not into street-night at the track or dusting Mustangs anymore. I just want to feel that feeling again. Being pushed into your seat as the turbo spools and you start pushing hard. The excited looks people give you when they realize what it is or "get it" when you explain. The horrified looks people give you when you're screaming down the highway with the wastegate open. I just miss that VR4 feeling. It's like you know a secret that only a select group know or even understand. I'm not going to be building for speed this time around but more for fun and reliability (hahahaha, I’m laughing at the reliability part too but hey we all dream).
So long story short... for those who have loved, lost and tried to love again, any advice? I know some of you have gotten out of the scene and gotten back in. Were you glad you came back? Was the feeling you were missing “real” or did it fade the 1st time you blew out 2nd gear or the welds on your intercooler let loose? Basically, did you find what you were looking for or did you slam face first into the wall that took you out in the first place?
In case you're wondering about life context, I'm engaged to my girlfriend of 7 years who has never been in the car. We'll *hopefully* be getting married and maybe kiddos in the next 2-4 years. She claims to support whatever I want to do but ya'll know that can change quick when you're playing adult.
Thanks everyone. Sorry for the long post.