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UfoZ8myCow · 08-27-2008, 08:52 AM

Oh well... The smart decision is to put money/career first. Cars are just fucking cars, you can always buy/build another one later on down the line. Bummer that you wont be seeing this one through to completion but I'm sure the next time around you start a project itll be even more badass.

Charleston is a kickass town too... By far my favorite east coast place. Just make sure the company youre working for doesnt set you up in downtown Charleston. Thats a fucking GHETTO ass place to live. I was staying with my friend and she got her car broken into while I was there. The fucking crackhead stole her mix CDs, a Scooby Doo Christmas DVD, and my UCLA hat but didnt steal the $60 in cash just sitting there on the backseat. WTF.

SexPanda · 08-27-2008, 11:05 AM

You know, there is a plus side to all of this.

You have the skills, and thats something that isnt going to dissappear with this project. And your new job might be able to cover the financial expenses of a new project when you get the time. With all of the lessons and knowledge you've learned from this one, your next project should be 10x better, and be done 10x faster.

Im sorry to see this staple of zilvia fall through, but I feel within the next year or two, a new, better thread will be started, and we will all be happy again.

thanks for this, really. You have given me alot of inspiration and ideas for my future projects, and for that I give you a +1.

axiomatik · 08-27-2008, 11:13 AM

Disappointing, but can't say that I am surprised. Seen it happen a lot. When you go 2 years without ever driving your car, it starts dropping lower and lower on your priority list. Build as you go. Upgrade along the way when you see things that need to be addressed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UfoZ8myCow

Oh well... The smart decision is to put money/career first. Cars are just fucking cars, you can always buy/build another one later on down the line. Bummer that you wont be seeing this one through to completion but I'm sure the next time around you start a project itll be even more badass.

Charleston is a kickass town too... By far my favorite east coast place. Just make sure the company youre working for doesnt set you up in downtown Charleston. Thats a fucking GHETTO ass place to live. I was staying with my friend and she got her car broken into while I was there. The fucking crackhead stole her mix CDs, a Scooby Doo Christmas DVD, and my UCLA hat but didnt steal the $60 in cash just sitting there on the backseat. WTF.

I was just in Charleston this past Feb, stayed in a hotel right downtown. Doesn't seem ghetto in any way. Yeah, you head north on King's hwy, and you start seeing some pawn shops and what not, but in the other direction just a 1/2 miles away are all these boutique and couture shops. Why did she have $60 just sitting on her seat?

GabeS14 · 08-27-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavster

To those who asked more about the job. I will be working as an instructor to US Navy officers teaching them how to run nuclear reactors on subs and carriers. Charleston is home to the Navy school of nuclear power. I have to go through a year of their very intense program and upon completion of the program, will become an instructor. I will remain a civilian, but will have my own way of "serving" this country and the needs of our wonderful armed forces. Needless to say, I'm very excited about the job and the work I am about to begin!

damnn,, thats Awesome!!
Helooooo....6 figures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dirtdiggler666 · 08-27-2008, 05:36 PM

well shit happens yes you will regret it but you will live. trust me i kinda feel your pain as my car has been down for about 2 years but im about done then it will be part by part.

GabeS14 · 08-27-2008, 05:47 PM

Yea it was a great build .. but shit..All I see is people complaining as if it was bad news,
there should be only Congratulations here..
soon he will be able to buy an R35 if he likes..hahaha
moving on to much bigger projects...

DJButton · 08-27-2008, 08:22 PM

Well congrats on the new job opportunitys, I'm trying to snag a civilian contract job right now, and I know if that happens the car will definitely go on hold for awhile. Good luck with the new job, it really has been fun watching the build I love everything about the car!

Avante · 08-28-2008, 03:05 AM

congrats on the new job!

who cares about the car!

when you get everything settled, then you will have time again to do it once more.

if you want.

do it to it! Life comes first.

Good Luck in SC!

fromxtor · 08-28-2008, 03:20 AM

oh yea and welcome in advance to our local forum Welcome to Carolina Nissans!

Marcus · 08-28-2008, 02:30 PM

necessary, but beneficial loss. after that first year, (if you enjoy it) your life's gonna kick ass.

but wait...you're 22? where did you go to school and what for?

im starting my 3rd year, and im 20. you seem SOO FAR ahead.

96Turbo · 08-28-2008, 02:49 PM

hes a mechanical engineer...cant remember the school tho.

thanks for keeping me motivated gavster! congrats on the job. it's giving me some more incentive to get through physics II, dif eq, calc III, statics/dynamics, etc. good luck in the future, and sorry to hear about the loss

terbo · 08-29-2008, 12:35 AM

Awesome read, good luck in the future. I will be graduating in December with a Mechanical Engineering degree too! I can't wait to get a job and start spending money on my car.

SicBastard · 08-29-2008, 07:15 AM

Over a 1000 posts in this thread. Pretty amazing. Looks like you've inspired a ton of people Gavster. Can't wait to see what you do next. Best of Luck.

onehundredoctane · 08-29-2008, 07:20 AM

if you were to bring it to SC with you, I might be able to line something up with you working on your car at the shop I work on mine at.

either way, hate to see this be the end of the build.

Marcus · 08-29-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96Turbo

hes a mechanical engineer...cant remember the school tho.

thanks for keeping me motivated gavster! congrats on the job. it's giving me some more incentive to get through physics II, dif eq, calc III, statics/dynamics, etc. good luck in the future, and sorry to hear about the loss

WOW!! holy shit. im starting my third year as a mech. eng.

i just got more motivated for school/career/car. awesome

Gavster · 08-29-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

necessary, but beneficial loss. after that first year, (if you enjoy it) your life's gonna kick ass.

but wait...you're 22? where did you go to school and what for?

im starting my 3rd year, and im 20. you seem SOO FAR ahead.

96Turbo was correct, I'm a Mechanical Engineer! Yep, 22 years old, went right from HS to College, burned a year and a half in business school before I switched to Engineering and I've never looked back. Took a total for 5 years to finish everything up but worth every bit of difficulty I had in school.

If I can tell anyone here, especially you guys responding that you're in school; stay in school and try hard and put in good effort! You will be rewarded for your efforts, engineering or not!

fakeshemp44, if moving time rolls around and I still have the shell, I maybe interested!

Marcus, where do you go to school at?

Sicbastard, thanks for everything bro and thanks for the comments and all those posts you made!! You made a difference for me too!

fromxtor, I will be joining the forums soon! I'm looking forward to the possibility of meeting you in person soon!

Marcus · 08-29-2008, 05:32 PM

im a mechanical engineer major at SDSU.

i hope things work out.

HS13KLS · 08-29-2008, 05:48 PM

well thats awesome man getting that job and stuff. exspecially at a young age. a lot of people dont want to put in the hard work and dedication to school. and your proof that even at a young age. if you try hard you will succeed.

good work man

turtle m3th · 08-29-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

im a mechanical engineer major at SDSU.

i hope things work out.

Hell yeah! I'm also a mechanical engineer major from P.H. I'm going to transfer to state next semester for my upper divisions. I'm surprised that I haven't met you yet seeing as how we're from the same hood in the same scene.

Wise decision Gavster. I too myself would choose a career over a vehicle. I mean I'm pretty sure some zilvians would be willing to live in their dream cars, but not me, haha!

onehundredoctane · 08-30-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavster

fakeshemp44, if moving time rolls around and I still have the shell, I maybe interested!

you better still have that shell, it's wicked bad ass with all the work you've done to it. But if nothing else, you can have your choice of the S13 and the S14 that are sitting out back behind the shop here. How's $700 for the S14 and $500 for the S13 sound? Both are shells btw.

kuroichiyon · 08-31-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavster

To those who asked more about the job. I will be working as an instructor to US Navy officers teaching them how to run nuclear reactors on subs and carriers. Charleston is home to the Navy school of nuclear power. I have to go through a year of their very intense program and upon completion of the program, will become an instructor. I will remain a civilian, but will have my own way of "serving" this country and the needs of our wonderful armed forces. Needless to say, I'm very excited about the job and the work I am about to begin!

Congrats, is the info under your name accurate? Are you just 22 years old and are going to be teaching Officers? Seems like you're going to have your work cut out for you. Good luck.

Volchok · 08-31-2008, 03:52 PM

congrats and good luck gonna miss this build up...

s14dr1ft3r · 10-16-2008, 01:46 AM

Gavster, not to break your spirits but the Navy's nuclear program is no joke. I was accepted to attend that school but declined as it is the ONLY school in the Navy where they keep track of the mortality rate. Not because of dangerous activities but because it is so intense that some people crack and commit suicide. More than half of the students that attend drop out for academic reasons. The students you will have will be a mixture of Officers and Petty Officers (officer and enlisted). You sound like a really smart and talented guy and I'm sure you can do it. Just make sure you're prepared. I wish you the best of luck and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the progress on your build.

And sorry for bringing this back but I thought he should know more about the job.

Edgar · 01-02-2009, 09:18 AM

I'm still sad about this.

Love You GavvY!

no homo

juice.def · 01-02-2009, 11:49 AM

Seems like just yesterday i was checking some new updates... Rest In Pieces track slut

Dousan_PG · 01-02-2009, 11:52 AM

track slut? thing rarely rolled out of the garage for a photo op

420sx · 01-02-2009, 07:21 PM

so it would be a track virgin. settled.

Om1kron · 01-02-2009, 07:24 PM

this thread should be closed so it doesn't get revived from the dead. Shell has been sold, dude is in military training right now to be a nuclear scientist or some shit.

lets move along.

kthxgg.

LA_phantom_240 · 01-02-2009, 07:56 PM

This thread made me jizz in my pants....

....til I read it was over before it even truly began....

Bigsyke · 01-02-2009, 08:22 PM

08-27-2008, 08:52 AM	#1051
UfoZ8myCow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vegas Posts: 1,227 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh well... The smart decision is to put money/career first. Cars are just fucking cars, you can always buy/build another one later on down the line. Bummer that you wont be seeing this one through to completion but I'm sure the next time around you start a project itll be even more badass. Charleston is a kickass town too... By far my favorite east coast place. Just make sure the company youre working for doesnt set you up in downtown Charleston. Thats a fucking GHETTO ass place to live. I was staying with my friend and she got her car broken into while I was there. The fucking crackhead stole her mix CDs, a Scooby Doo Christmas DVD, and my UCLA hat but didnt steal the $60 in cash just sitting there on the backseat. WTF. __________________

08-27-2008, 11:05 AM	#1052
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You know, there is a plus side to all of this. You have the skills, and thats something that isnt going to dissappear with this project. And your new job might be able to cover the financial expenses of a new project when you get the time. With all of the lessons and knowledge you've learned from this one, your next project should be 10x better, and be done 10x faster. Im sorry to see this staple of zilvia fall through, but I feel within the next year or two, a new, better thread will be started, and we will all be happy again. thanks for this, really. You have given me alot of inspiration and ideas for my future projects, and for that I give you a +1. __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

08-27-2008, 05:47 PM	#1056
GabeS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sin City Las Vegas Posts: 4,521 Trader Rating: (27) Rides Gallery: GabeS14 Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Yea it was a great build .. but shit..All I see is people complaining as if it was bad news, there should be only Congratulations here.. soon he will be able to buy an R35 if he likes..hahaha moving on to much bigger projects... __________________ E92 M3 19" wheels for sale///JWT Cams and Springs +30whp for sale... cheap.

08-27-2008, 08:22 PM	#1057
DJButton Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NH, USA Age: 34 Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well congrats on the new job opportunitys, I'm trying to snag a civilian contract job right now, and I know if that happens the car will definitely go on hold for awhile. Good luck with the new job, it really has been fun watching the build I love everything about the car! __________________ New website! http://www.fujiispl.com Post up YOUR CAR! http://www.rimtuck.com/

08-28-2008, 03:05 AM	#1058
Avante Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 705 Trader Rating: (12) Rides Gallery: Avante Feedback Score: 12 reviews	congrats on the new job! who cares about the car! when you get everything settled, then you will have time again to do it once more. if you want. do it to it! Life comes first. Good Luck in SC! __________________ www.vertex-usa.com www.pandagarage.com

08-27-2008, 05:36 PM	#1055
dirtdiggler666 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: p-dale Age: 41 Posts: 2,113 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	well shit happens yes you will regret it but you will live. trust me i kinda feel your pain as my car has been down for about 2 years but im about done then it will be part by part.

08-28-2008, 03:20 AM	#1059
fromxtor Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Age: 40 Posts: 3,012 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	oh yea and welcome in advance to our local forum Welcome to Carolina Nissans! __________________ Seller feedback>>http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...light=fromxtor

08-28-2008, 02:30 PM	#1060
Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	necessary, but beneficial loss. after that first year, (if you enjoy it) your life's gonna kick ass. but wait...you're 22? where did you go to school and what for? im starting my 3rd year, and im 20. you seem SOO FAR ahead.

08-28-2008, 02:49 PM	#1061
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 32 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	hes a mechanical engineer...cant remember the school tho. thanks for keeping me motivated gavster! congrats on the job. it's giving me some more incentive to get through physics II, dif eq, calc III, statics/dynamics, etc. good luck in the future, and sorry to hear about the loss

08-29-2008, 12:35 AM	#1062
terbo Join Date: May 2008 Location: KY Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome read, good luck in the future. I will be graduating in December with a Mechanical Engineering degree too! I can't wait to get a job and start spending money on my car.

08-29-2008, 07:15 AM	#1063
SicBastard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 803 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Over a 1000 posts in this thread. Pretty amazing. Looks like you've inspired a ton of people Gavster. Can't wait to see what you do next. Best of Luck. __________________ BURN OUT IN YOUR FACE! 1998 S14 LS7/T56 swap in progress, build thread: http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/147301...d-gto-pan.html

08-29-2008, 07:20 AM	#1064
onehundredoctane Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greensborough, NC Posts: 2,783 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	if you were to bring it to SC with you, I might be able to line something up with you working on your car at the shop I work on mine at. either way, hate to see this be the end of the build.

08-29-2008, 05:32 PM	#1067
Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	im a mechanical engineer major at SDSU. i hope things work out.

08-29-2008, 05:48 PM	#1068
HS13KLS Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois/California Age: 32 Posts: 1,114 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	well thats awesome man getting that job and stuff. exspecially at a young age. a lot of people dont want to put in the hard work and dedication to school. and your proof that even at a young age. if you try hard you will succeed. good work man

08-31-2008, 03:52 PM	#1072
Volchok Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: las vegas Age: 45 Posts: 374 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	congrats and good luck gonna miss this build up...

10-16-2008, 01:46 AM	#1073
s14dr1ft3r Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 42 Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gavster, not to break your spirits but the Navy's nuclear program is no joke. I was accepted to attend that school but declined as it is the ONLY school in the Navy where they keep track of the mortality rate. Not because of dangerous activities but because it is so intense that some people crack and commit suicide. More than half of the students that attend drop out for academic reasons. The students you will have will be a mixture of Officers and Petty Officers (officer and enlisted). You sound like a really smart and talented guy and I'm sure you can do it. Just make sure you're prepared. I wish you the best of luck and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the progress on your build. And sorry for bringing this back but I thought he should know more about the job. __________________ “If everything’s under control, you’re going too slow”. - Mario Andretti

01-02-2009, 09:18 AM	#1074
Edgar Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 4,979 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I'm still sad about this. Love You GavvY! no homo __________________ Drift Indy

01-02-2009, 11:49 AM	#1075
juice.def Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Califoolya Age: 34 Posts: 456 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Seems like just yesterday i was checking some new updates... Rest In Pieces track slut __________________

01-02-2009, 11:52 AM	#1076
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	track slut? thing rarely rolled out of the garage for a photo op __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-02-2009, 07:21 PM	#1077
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 38 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so it would be a track virgin. settled. __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

01-02-2009, 07:24 PM	#1078
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 40 Posts: 6,879 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	this thread should be closed so it doesn't get revived from the dead. Shell has been sold, dude is in military training right now to be a nuclear scientist or some shit. lets move along. kthxgg. __________________ Wayne

01-02-2009, 08:22 PM	#1080
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 36 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

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