SERIOUSLY OT: Calling all chicks! IT'S PART 6!!

How the fuck did this thread come down to three guys that all live in Dallas?

I occasionally put my .02 in. :p

I still need to find a Civic to build. I'm going to be helping my cousin swap engines in a 06 he picked up a few weeks ago for $500. It's just going to be stock though. It was bought to replace his wife's grandmother's POS Ford.

I've done several engine pulls on a 07 Si so this should be a day's worth of work, as long as he has everything ready on the replacement engine.

How the fuck did this thread come down to three guys that all live in Dallas?

That is pretty queer :sly:

Speaking of a new project. This would be perfect for a K swap.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=56317&stc=1&d=1605106140

I HAVE AN INTERVIEW WITH A MAJOR MANUFACTURER TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH PRODUCT ENGINEERS :runaround:

Good luck. I got contacted about a application I put in at Boeing. Haven't heard anything back about an actual interview, but keeping my fingers crossed.

Good luck. I got contacted about a application I put in at Boeing. Haven't heard anything back about an actual interview, but keeping my fingers crossed.

Good luck to you... air travel stuff is going to be tough the next 10 years. Surprised they'd be hiring after laying off so many this year.

Good luck to you... air travel stuff is going to be tough the next 10 years. Surprised they'd be hiring after laying off so many this year.
The division here does electrical components. They are part of Boeing Defense, Space, and Security.

It would be very nice to get in there. They are only 5 miles from my house.

Nice going. Let us know how it goes, both of you.

Nice going. Let us know how it goes, both of you.

I did not get the job... they hired a guy who'd already been doing the job I was interviewing for, with BMW for the last 8 years. Beaten a candidate that was exactly what they were looking for, so I don't feel too bad.

I got contacted yet again and now have an interview scheduled at Boeing. Its kind of funny now that I think about it because once I go through the Boeing interview I will have interviewed with 3 different companies in the same business park. I also worked in the business park on 2 (technically 3) occasions, technically for 2 companies, but really the same company twice.

One interview was for inventory management. I was passed over for someone with more experience in the field. One was for a shift supervisor. I was passed over for someone just because they had a degree. Their degree had nothing to do with the position, and I guess it came back to burn them because that person screwed a bunch of stuff up.

Due to that I don't want to get my hopes up, but honestly am overqualified for the position. My resume seems to have impressed people in the past too. When I lost my job back in 2015 I had to attend a course at the unemployment office that was supposed to help in learning ways to get reemployed.

My brother lost his job at the same time and had to take the same class. I was busting his balls about his resume looking not so great. At the end of the class the instructors came to each of us one by one to look over resumes and answer any questions. The instructor came to me, looked at my resume, then asked "Who did this resume for you?"

I was just like, "Uh, I did" He laughed and said, "You obviously didn't need this class. Your resume has a great format and your work history shows you shouldn't have a problem finding new employment." My brother looks at me and says "You wanna help me redo my resume?"

When I interviewed for the job I ended up getting after that I handed my resume to the GM and Shop Manager. The GM asks "Who did this resume for you?" I answered "I did." He laughed and said, "Well I know who can help us do reports around here." This was before I was even asked any other questions.

Rambled enough. Fingers crossed.

I did not get the job... they hired a guy who'd already been doing the job I was interviewing for, with BMW for the last 8 years. Beaten a candidate that was exactly what they were looking for, so I don't feel too bad.

that sucks

Due to that I don't want to get my hopes up, but honestly am overqualified for the position. My resume seems to have impressed people in the past too. When I lost my job back in 2015 I had to attend a course at the unemployment office that was supposed to help in learning ways to get reemployed.

My wife has her Juris Doctor degree in law and has her law school frame on her license plate. Her resume shows that she worked for senators and governors as well. She applied for an entry level position with the state and has been worried as she's working her was up that people will continue to judge her resume as they keep asking why she wants to work there.

nice :smokin:

anyone want a dash cam?

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Geezus, it's cold.

All smiles Monday before we lost power, had a food and gas shortage, and realized we're trapped in this small town.

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My thermostat died a week before the coldest temperatures hit. So we were already freezing, before the power outages started.
Thermostat dying doesn't seem like a big deal, but this house was equipped with a Lennox iComfort system, which required a specific, very expensive, very unavailable thermostat, because of proprietary equipment communication network.

Told the wife after driving to work this week. "I'm putting a new powertrain in my car, and I'm going to pay extra for transmission with LSD or install one in it myself."

I gave up on trying to talk her into letting me get a truck.

weeeeeeeeeeee

Some asshole failed to yield and made a left turn into me and a BMW yesterday evening. Crushed the X3, and took the front bumper off my civic.

What an asshole !!

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Wasn't me.... I made sure the door was latched.

Well guys, and Adrian,

Time has come for me to leave the DFW.

Well guys, and Adrian,

Time has come for me to leave the DFW.

Where are ya heading. I'm like an hour west of SA out in Hill Country

Well guys, and Adrian,

Time has come for me to leave the DFW.

'bumbleF, tx?' i've lived there.. then headed to colorado..
guess they're getting to progressive and overpriced here;
for homes, cars, oversight on car mods.. guess i'll look into
'Bama for my next uproot experience..

Have had two highly modified cars come in to the shop this month. One Supra Turbo, and one ISF, both with a list of problems... stupid speed shops couldn't tell them what was wrong with their cars. First time I've ever had to diagnose any cars that have been worked on by the local tuners. Absolute garbage workmanship. And it's going to cost them a bunch of money, if they actually want the cars fixed correctly..... so glad I can do all my own work.

Well guys, and Adrian,

Time has come for me to leave the DFW.

If I could leave the DFW, I would. Will consider leaving when my house is paid off, or I win the lotto.

I dream of nothing more than moving to the mountains and turning into a diesel truck driving hillbilly.

Have had two highly modified cars come in to the shop this month. One Supra Turbo, and one ISF, both with a list of problems... stupid speed shops couldn't tell them what was wrong with their cars. First time I've ever had to diagnose any cars that have been worked on by the local tuners. Absolute garbage workmanship. And it's going to cost them a bunch of money, if they actually want the cars fixed correctly..... so glad I can do all my own work.

That sounds awful. I've been trying to find a place to get my car Dyno'd but it's so hard to find a local shop that doesn't try to screw the local car scene. I would never take my car to a shop *shutter*

You know.. it feels like the modded car scene is dead in Dallas. I never see any modified cars... but then something like last night happens, when somebody rings my freaking door bell, asking if my Civic is for sale.
I see videos on youtube, but don't know any average people still building out their cars. Maybe I'm just too old?

Battery supplier told us yesterday that there's about to be a shortage of 12v lead/acid batteries. Make sure yours is good.

Where are ya heading. I'm like an hour west of SA out in Hill Country

Probably Nevada. But also looking at at the Northeast.

when somebody rings my freaking door bell, asking if my Civic is for sale.



Seen what appeared to be a mint 4th gen hatch sitting at a house in far north Dallas yesterday, didn't have a for sale sign but I was for sure tempted to leave a note lol.

*if* I ever do buy another older Honda again though, it'll probably be a 5th gen Prelude. But that's a big if, not something on my radar for the time being.

Luckily business is the busiest ever, I'm tracking to close out the year 50% over last. Also in the early stages of starting a second business but I'm completely out of room where I'm at currently so things are getting quite crowded when prototyping products.

Hoping the housing market chills the fuck out soon, hoping to buy my first home in the next couple years, which is why its also proving to be quite a challenge to find a place to move... might be the last. So far I've bounced around the country so I'm getting old and tired of moving and getting too much shit... moving trucks are goddamned expensive lol.


So that's my yearly update, see you guys in 2022! ***smooches***

2022. Checking in.

No longer in Dallas.
Bought a house.
Blower motor on the Volvo went out, insanely expensive to fix, because Volvo, just living with it.

PS I really want a Ford Maverick, but fuck buying a vehicle right now.

Got an email that TSC posted, had to login and see.

As for me:
-Still in AZ
-No longer in the automotive field
-Bought some land in the NW valley to build once construction prices settle

And the Maverick is a really cool truck.

Missed a whole year. I'm back in Dallas and bought a townhouse. Came back from Kerrville and rent for a 1bdrm doubled.

Missed a whole year. I'm back in Dallas and bought a townhouse. Came back from Kerrville and rent for a 1bdrm doubled.

Missed a whole year. I'm back in Dallas and bought a townhouse. Came back from Kerrville and rent for a 1bdrm doubled.

Knocked out a couple track events this year and now stuck waiting on parts to come. Seems like a lot of stuff is on backorder.

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weeeeeeeee

weeeeeeeee

Once upon a time...

In a kingdom far far away

We were young