In the next 4 weeks, this is what I have to get done before I can take Daisy out on the road for Ohio:

Total Seals
belts
plugs
oil change

I've robbed Peter to pay Paul, I've lowballed everything I can on my budget for this month and next and it looks like I will have about -$265 to get this all done in time. I don't know what to do now. Sadly, the SO is the only thing that's been keeping me sane the past few weeks and now it's going to take a miracle to get me there...

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WTF?!!!???! THATS IT!?!

dude that could all be done in the better part of a weekend

Originally posted by turbo8u
WTF?!!!???! THATS IT!?! dude that could all be done in the better part of a weekend

Yes. That is the plan, but it's hard to install parts you don't have. It's down to parts or Shootout. If I get the stuff above, then I stand a pretty good chance of becoming stranded somewhere in the midwest with no gas or food as a result. It sucks...

You're going, Driggs.

Getting to the SO a must. We all must brainstorm and find a way for you to get there. It should happen and will happen.

Post all details of exact parts you need and cost for So travel/lodging. We will make the number add up to 0.

Some of that includes a windshield (tracks in Ohio I'm assuming need good glass to run) and CV's (although I think he just got a set).

Originally posted by HybriDSM
Getting to the SO a must. We all must brainstorm and find a way for you to get there. It should happen and will happen. Post all details of exact parts you need and cost for So travel/lodging. We will make the number add up to 0.

I appreciate the sentiment, but I am no better than anyone else who failed to use their money wisely in these past few months. I have not given up yet, but it's going to be close if I do make it.

kinda like me, i have to get my belts done before the shootout, and i dont have any money either. if there is a will there is a way. :D

Originally posted by DR1665

Originally posted by HybriDSM Getting to the SO a must. We all must brainstorm and find a way for you to get there. It should happen and will happen. Post all details of exact parts you need and cost for So travel/lodging. We will make the number add up to 0.

I appreciate the sentiment, but I am no better than anyone else who failed to use their money wisely in these past few months. I have not given up yet, but it's going to be close if I do make it.

I wasn't implying we'd pay for you, but I was saying we could all brainstorm ways to get creative to get your car running. No matter what, you have to go though. Ride with someone, take a bus, something. DO NOT miss the Shootout.

Exactly what needs to get done for you to get to Ohio? Can you ride with some of the CA guys comng through your neck of the woods? Are there other AZ guys going who will let you ride with them?

Originally posted by HybriDSM
Are there other AZ guys going who will let you ride with them?

I was the only one but recent events and the joys of 3 days of animosity say otherwise. I'll be spending August defining 'drunk white cracka.' :P What about the CA guys, Brian? Maybe one could swing by if money gets tight. Idea's should include Daisy being at the SO though.

go with uber.

I'm the only AZ guy going at this point. turbo8u and Skrilla are going to roll through on their way and I'm still planning on busting my ass to roll. 3 guys in a DSM for 3 days each way is not gonna happen. :P I need to get the belts, plugs, and oil changed before I can go. I'd just leave the rings alone, but I eyeballed the gaps last summer when I built the engine (stfu everyone - I've said this before) and I pull down stock comp numbers with Wiseco 10.5:1 slugs. I need to redo the rings and I plan on doing the Total Seals. Makes sense to do them when the head is off and the engine is coming out to be repainted/the bay to be cleaned up. I've cut the new windshield, brake job, rear discs, and all sorts of other things out of the budget in trying to make this happen, but it's gonna be tight at best imo.

Anyone want to buy a good hatch for $250 shipped? :P

heh.. as long as u pay shipping.. u can have my old (But brand new) 2gnt accessory belts sitting in my garage for free....

Originally posted by 2hot97GS
heh.. as long as u pay shipping.. u can have my old (But brand new) 2gnt accessory belts sitting in my garage for free....

Awesome deal, but I have the AFX UDP and OEMs won't fit.

So here's the deal as of today:

1. Fuck the Total Seals imo. I went a year with sloppy rings, I'll go another couple months. Besides, I hear they're not a good idea with boost anyways. Savings: $140+

2. Pick up a 2GNTer in Wichita area who's willing to ride along and pay half gas and room from there on out. Cuts my gas bill by 25% and my room bill by 50%. Savings: $75 gas, $135 room

3. Sell plasma. Additional income: $75 first donation, $50 the second, $125 total. Bonus! Being the only person to actually pay for parts of your trip in blood.

4. Sperm bank? LOL

I SAID I WOULD BE GOING TO THE SHOOTOUT COME HELL OR HIGH WATER AND I'M NOT GOING TO GIVE UP NOW BECAUSE I'M IN A SHITTY DEPRESSED MOOD ABOUT MY PATHETIC LITTLE USELESS LIFE. DAISY ISN'T GOING TO BE 100% FOR THIS TRIP. SHE'S GOING OVER 4000MILES ON SKETCHY CVS, WARPED BRAKES, A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, A FUCKED UP IAC IDLE A FUCKED UP, UNTUNED CROWER 2 IDLE AND IN A GENERAL STATE OF DISREPAIR. I HAVE BEEN WANTING THIS TRIP FOR SOMETHING LIKE 8 MONTHS NOW AND I'LL BE DAMNED IF I MISS IT. IF SHE TAKES A SHIT ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY THEN SHE WILL HAVE DIED DOING WHAT SHE WAS MEANT TO DO. GO FAST AND LOOK PRETTY. I'LL SEE ALL YOU BITCHES IN OHIO. (Please share your beer!)

brian, hit me up on aim sometime or pm me your paypal addy and i will send you some money for gas and a case of beer.

Beer on me Friday Night. Seriously, you will be there and the 2gnt community will rejoice. Git'r dun!

And remember you have an appointment for a ride in my car sometime that weekend, and I'm holding you to that. :cheers

I think DSM'er spirit is bar none unbreakable. :thumbsup

Originally posted by Uberingram
I think DSM'er spirit is bar none unbreakable. :thumbsup

If you are a real DSM'er then yes. There are alot of people here who claim to be hardcore and promise to go every year, but of the 100 people on the list before every shootout, only 20 or so go.

Real Deal Andy Seal DSM'ers are unbreakable, but the test doesn't end until Norwalk in my humble opinion.

See y'all Freakazoids there.

Originally posted by HybriDSM

Originally posted by Uberingram I think DSM'er spirit is bar none unbreakable. :thumbsup

If you are a real DSM'er then yes. There are alot of people here who claim to be hardcore and promise to go every year, but of the 100 people on the list before every shootout, only 20 or so go. Real Deal Andy Seal DSM'ers are unbreakable, but the test doesn't end until Norwalk in my humble opinion. See y'all Freakazoids there.

i wish i could be there this year but i cant so i must wait until next year.

Originally posted by HybriDSM

Originally posted by Uberingram I think DSM'er spirit is bar none unbreakable. :thumbsup

If you are a real DSM'er then yes. There are alot of people here who claim to be hardcore and promise to go every year, but of the 100 people on the list before every shootout, only 20 or so go. Real Deal Andy Seal DSM'ers are unbreakable, but the test doesn't end until Norwalk in my humble opinion.

'Tis true. If it was all about the car I'd be there.

Shit. Maybe I drive Daisy to Wichita and get Jon to drive the rest of the way in his car. LOL I'm gonna fight tooth and nail to make this happen.