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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bjamick
So who helped you Tony?
networking! tony puts it best with his "couch at 5pm" reference.

looks nice tony. i actually liked the white wheels (something different), but can see where they'd be a pain in the *****
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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I do not have a masters degree. Don't need that for engineering. You can make a six-figure income with 5-6 years experience. I'm at 10 yrs now.

Not a tire dealer, only forged wheels.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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I do not have a masters degree. Don't need that for engineering. You can make a six-figure income with 5-6 years experience. I'm at 10 yrs now.

Not a tire dealer, only forged wheels.
Hmm ok well im only 20 but always looking for ways to make some money. Usually have to have some cash to start though .. I also didn't go to college due to $$ so I was screwed from the get go.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bjamick
Hmm ok well im only 20 but always looking for ways to make some money. Usually have to have some cash to start though .. I also didn't go to college due to $$ so I was screwed from the get go.
probably none of my business, and sorry for OT, but if you can afford an R1 AND a built T/A, you can afford secondary education
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo LS1 SS
probably none of my business, and sorry for OT, but if you can afford an R1 AND a built T/A, you can afford secondary education
ding ding. we have a winner. sell those and buy a metro and walla-money to attend community college.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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one word... CARGASMIC!!!

must be nice to have a ZO6 as your daily driver and a freakin viper for your weekend toy. lol! jk
im working on a degree in engineering graphics. maybe i can be that successful if i put my mind to it.

very nice rides!

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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Thats what i'm working towards.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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why not sell a few of those rides and get a ford GT?!?! haha seriously though, do the classics only come out once in a while and u mainly stick to the viper/vette? my next car is going to be a GTS, people think u have to be rich but u can get one for the same price as a new mustang gt and we all know a factory warranty doesnt make that choice any better
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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ding ding. we have a winner. sell those and buy a metro and walla-money to attend community college.
I still wouldn't have the 40k needed to actually finish school, I also have a full time job thats what makes it difficult.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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College doesn't have to cost $40K. No excuses. I grew up without money, got zero financial help, worked full time and put myself through college. If it means enough to you, you will figure out how to do it. I drove a shitbox Nissan Pulsar for 3 years, it was 10 years old and cost me $2200. I replaced that with a used Ford Ranger, which lasted until I graduated. I had zero social life or spending money during college. If you go the first two years at a community college, and then transfer the last two years to a local university, you can get that degree while working. It took me 7 yrs going at night.

Nobody said it was easy. I sure as hell didn't have a built Trans Am or FZ1 during college. Sacrifice now, reward yourself later.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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ME degree dumdumdum!!! im currently working on my MET (Mechanical Engineering Technology) degree at UNT. Class work is a bitch but labs are awesome. Get to work on CNC machines, learn to weld, castings, injection moldings, all the goods! Glad to see someone doing something with that degree.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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MET is not the same as ME. Similar, but the ME degree is more advanced. MET is more hands on, and you learn how things work. Excellent degree too. ME degree is far more heavy on the design, calculations, and analysis of things. Simple summary between the two degrees is MET learns how things work, ME degree has to prove why things work.

Both have excellent starting salaries. I recommend MET degrees to people all the time, especially those who were average at math or struggled with math.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
MET is not the same as ME. Similar, but the ME degree is more advanced. MET is more hands on, and you learn how things work. Excellent degree too. ME degree is far more heavy on the design, calculations, and analysis of things. Simple summary between the two degrees is MET learns how things work, ME degree has to prove why things work.

Both have excellent starting salaries. I recommend MET degrees to people all the time, especially those who were average at math or struggled with math.
yep thats why I went with MET because im good with my hands and decent with math, almost done with cal finally. Im excited to graduate and get in the real world... this is my 4th year so hopefully not to much longer you must have gone with MEE aka energy.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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I cant wait to see that with the new 08 hood on it... that car is GORGEOUS
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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I cream my pants everytime I see a viper... had posters of vipers in my room since I was like 7.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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damn i wish i had your collection of cars!!

i really like the new rims except for the rivets.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 01CaMMMaro
I cream my pants everytime I see a viper... had posters of vipers in my room since I was like 7.
+1 (on both statements)
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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I want to do MET someday but I suck with math. Can't wait to see it with the 08 hood.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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good looking wheels. we had a customer with a set of iforged on his viper same exact size tires as what you picked just different brand.
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