Search results

  1. L

    Discussion of the future of gasoline cars and their values

    I’d like to get everyone’s take on the future of gas powered cars and even gas itself. There is a lot of doom and gloom rhetoric out there about the two and I’d like to get more info before I draw my own conclusion. My main questions are: 1. Will gasoline remain available for the next 30+...
  2. L

    ANT Control in your yard

    What do you guys recommend for ant control in your yard? I'm sick of them building mounds, especially on my retaining walls and cracks in my driveway. Is there anything really good that lasts for more than a year? I am in upstate South Carolina and my yard is about 2.5 acres. I'd appreciate...
  3. L

    Has anybody worked out of state on a non-contract (permanent) job?

    Looking for experiences from people who have worked out of state.. I am looking at a job near Charlotte, NC but live in upstate SC about 2.5 hrs away. I would come home on the weekends and stay in Charlotte during the week.. My main questions are: Did you rent a place? Buy a second home...
  4. L

    C8Z06 unveiled today

    https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2023-corvette-z06 5.5L FPC NA V8 with 670hp/8600rpm 0-60 in 2.6 seconds 1.22 lateral g's They didn't mention torque, weight, top speed
  5. L

    Tiger King on Netflix

    I am surprised there is not already a thread on this show. If you have not watched it, you need to.. My wife and I watched all 7 episodes in 2 days.
  6. L

    HELOCS: School me

    Has anybody used a home equity loan or home equity line of credit to do some home improvements? I've always read that they are good to use for remodels, etc bc you are adding the value right back to your home. I have paid out of pocket for several things I have done so far but there is a lot...
  7. L

    SVTP Detectives: Please Help

    I remember reading threads on here where some of you guys were able to locate people and I'm trying to get the new address of a guy who screwed me out of $500. He backed out of a contract for me to buy his house and sold it to someone else for more money and left town. I went to court and won...
  8. L

    Anybody ever had an Anxiety attack?

    Pretty sure I just had my first one. Scared the shit out of me! I was walking through the plant at work then all of a sudden felt like I was having a heart attack. Minor chest pain, dizziness, felt like impending doom. I sat down in a A/C chilled room and felt mostly better in about 5-10...
  9. L

    MKIV Supra Madness

    10k-Mile 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 6-Speed 10k mile stock car at $92k and climbing. Damn I should have bought one of these and an NSX while they were cheap.
  10. L

    Who's in the rental house business?

    Looks like I am buying my first income property this week at a great deal.. Who has experience here? Do you use property managers or manage them yourselves? ALL relevant info is welcome as I am new to the business.
  11. L

    Love Death and Robots on Netflix

    Yall seen this shit? I have never been into animated stuff at all, but I gave this a shot out of boredom. Some of it reminds you of "I bet this is what super nerds whack off to" but it is a crazy anthology series and I would be lying if I said I wasn't entertained. It is 17 or 18 episodes...
  12. L

    1987 One Owner Extra Clean STOCK Black LX 5.0 5spd Notchback

    One owner extra clean stock 5.0 5 speed car. You wont find a cleaner, more original coupe in the southeast.. Car has always been bone stock except for flowmaster mufflers and runs perfectly. Its like a time capsule. No rust, no dents, no scratches...Never wrecked or raced. Clean title in hand...
  13. L

    Cheap car cover recommendations?

    Looking for a "cheap" (but decent) car cover for my bone stock 87 LX notch. The car has beautiful black paint and it will be used only while stored in my shop, never outside. Hoping to find one that will not scratch the paint and will hold up over time for less that $100.. $50 even better lol...
  14. L

    What's this notch worth?

    What do you guys think this car is worth? Its a '87 LX 5.0 5 speed one owner SC car. All original and bone stock other than flowmaster mufflers...Everything works as it should on the car and its always been garage kept. Sorry for some of the shitty image quality. I believe it has 170k miles but...
  15. L

    Who has a RZR? School me

    Considering looking at grabbing a fun off road toy this fall... I had a modded RZR back in 2008 or so for a short period of time but I know they have changed a lot since then. Should buying modded save a good bit of money? Is buying all stock a safer bet? Are they pretty reliable? Are the turbo...
  16. L

    School me on salt water pools

    Hey guys, I may be purchasing a house that has a salt water pool... I've always heard they are lower maintenance than chlorine pools but I was hoping some of you can provide some first hand insight on maintaining them because I know nothing about them.. Do they have to be covered in the winter...
  17. L

    Selling a diamond/Worthy.com

    I have a nice diamond ring I am looking to sell. Does anyone have experience with this? I'm looking at Worthy.com and they have some great reviews, but they also get 20% apparently. Any suggestions or experience with doing this? Thanks SVTP!
  18. L

    Life is taking a new direction

    After a LOT of thought and consideration, my fiancé (been together 3 years total) and I have decided to separate. We were set to get married this April but she is moving out this week and it looks like we probably wont see each other at all anymore. She has 2 kids with her ex husband..a 10 year...
  19. L

    Lets talk pressure washers

    Looking for some insight and experience with different models of pressure washers. Not really interested in anything electric as they usually don't perform anything like gas powered models.. I have borrowed 2 different ones in the past from family members and they both had issues and needed...
  20. L

    PC gamers please come in..

    I am trying to remember the name of a PC game I used to play all the time a long time ago and wanted to see if any of you could help me remember because it driving me crazy! This was a car-based game...I think I may have only had a demo version of it but I remember the car was either a Plymouth...
  21. L

    First track day and Im hooked

    Went to my first track day last week at Road Atlanta in my H/C C6Z.. Definitely the most fun I have had with the car by far and it made me fall in love with it all over again in many ways. The car ran great and didn't have any issues at all. My instructor was awesome and took me out in his...
  22. L

    Am I wrong here? (dating a woman with kids question)

    Been dating a woman for about a year and a half. She has 2 kids (I have none). The kids are 2 (girl) and 8 (boy). I have good relationships with both of them and they still see their father every week too. The boy wrestles and competes in tournaments once or twice a month, all of which I have...
  23. L

    Skip Barber Racing School...Anyone ever attended?

    I really want to attend a Skip Barber Racing School 3 day event at Road Atlanta. After reading experiences and testimonials, I am very interested and it sounds like it would be a blast...I have also read that they can give you a letter of recommendation to get your SCCA racing license. Have...
  24. L

    to sell or not to sell...

    its funny when i got on here to post this another guy basically did it for me, although our mods are just a little different.. im not looking for you guys to tell me what my car is worth bc i have a good idea. i have a clean title for it in hand, no wrecks, no bs..its an '03 dsg coupe. i bought...
  25. L

    what gauge(s) should i get?

    I have no aftermarket gauges in my car and the truth is i like it that way because it keeps the interior looking clean and uncluttered. however, i am making over 600whp now and the car isnt stock anymore. I need at least a wideband to stay safe and maybe a boost gauge. what gauges and brands do...

Top