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Russell Rohde
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer 1JZ 2.5L TT (JZZ30)
Posts: 85
Reg: 07-2006
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Bear with me here... I have a little back history first...
My favourite band is Hilltop Hoods. Not that I'm a huge fan of aussie hip-hop, but I do think they do very well putting tracks together. So with this in mind, when their second latest album came out, I made sure to have the $30 sat aside to go and get it. On the day the album came out, I left work early (I was really keen to get a copy). By the time I got home from my local WoW Sight and Sound, I was carrying my beloved Hilltop Hoods - The Hard Road album, a Brand spankers new Xbox 360 with a spare controller, 2 headsets, 12months live subscription, and 4 games. A $30 CD turned out to be (if i recall correctly) a $1200 or so purchase. And to top it off, I went straight home, hooked up the 360, was sick from work for the next 3 days and forgot to even unwrap my hoodies cd.
This brings me to today...
driving home from work, and with a heavy foot, my car decided it had a LOT more throttle than normal till the PC decided it was not having any more of this and cut almost - if not all - power to the engine. So In the rain, I got out, inspected the engine. Yep, it was still there. I could hear a loud hissing noise. I found that the wastegate hose on my rear turbo (99% stock 91 1jz) had a crack. I drove to my local autobarn using the minimum of throttle. After going up the "Performance" counter for not more than maybe $15 worth of hose, I left with a manual boost controller, PSI guage, brass fittings and a bucket load of other shizzle for my turbos equating to around the $500 mark.
This leads me to the question, does anyone else have this same compulsive problem as myself?
I've done the same with home theatre, PC's, furniture, whitegoods, booze and women. |
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9615
Reg: 11-2004
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No, but I wish I had a shop in your area.  |
Drew Rechner
TryHard
South Australia
JZZ30 TT
Posts: 248
Reg: 10-2007
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Zing!!!! |
Russell Rohde
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer 1JZ 2.5L TT (JZZ30)
Posts: 86
Reg: 07-2006
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Well, I've just put the boost controller and all the shizzle in and test driven, tweaked, tested, tweaked, over and over about 10 times. now i'm running max boost of 14psi and while working, fixed a boost leak that I found after removing and thoroughly cleaning my intercooler and pipes.
Being in brissie with wet roads, I have been careful to not get too sideways ;) Entering the highway opposite the big IKEA store, I was at about 2/3 throttle in second. Looked at the boost guage, then at the speedo (in Drive by now at about 120), gave it a bit more throttle "knowing" that it would not let loose and then god-almighty-himself stepped in and gave my backend a shove to the left. Held on, but only just. I was really wide out there - only pulled it straight with about 40 or 50m left in my lane before I had to merger right.
I Love Boost controllers. I swear, if you have a TT soarer and havent put one on yet - GOD DAMN DO IT!!! |
Shane McInnes
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 1316
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah when i have $$$ i do impulse buying, Im trying not to these days.
But yeah wait to you really start modding your car mate;) |
Ben Kelly
TryHard
Wentworthville
v8
Posts: 340
Reg: 08-2005
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I used to buy loads of crap. Then i got divorced so now i only buy things I need. You see the thing about a capitalist economy is that it needs suckers like you (i say this in jest) to keep buying stuff as the economy is geared toward future returns. This is where inflation comes from. If i don't buy stuff that is high quality, lasts or is not an appreciating asset I tend to have perpetual buyers remorse. |
Ben Kelly
TryHard
Wentworthville
v8
Posts: 341
Reg: 08-2005
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Hey russell i just realised that your post indicates you buy women(?) Buy as in own, like a slave, or do you mean rent? |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 & Soarer 3.0GT JZZ31
Posts: 2164
Reg: 11-2005
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Peter Nitschke wrote on Saturday, July 05, 2008 - 03:56 pm:No, but I wish I had a shop in your area.
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Mike Triggs
Goo Roo
Western Australia
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 1055
Reg: 07-2005
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Russell Rohde wrote on Saturday, July 05, 2008 - 03:41 pm:I've done the same with home theatre, PC's, furniture, whitegoods, booze and women.
Impulsively buying women is not recommended
Buying women usually takes thoughtful introspection if a beneficial purchase is hoped for |
Ben Lipman
DieHard
NSW
Soarer TT manual
Posts: 810
Reg: 04-2006
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Mike Triggs wrote on Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 09:55 am:Impulsively buying women is not recommended
Buying women usually takes thoughtful introspection if a beneficial purchase is hoped for
And we all know you never end up with one that looks the same as the picture in the catalogue... |
Ben Lipman
DieHard
NSW
Soarer TT manual
Posts: 811
Reg: 04-2006
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I once went to Mitre 10 with the specific purpose of buying an assorted nuts and bolts tub on special for $10. They were sold out (at 0835!) so I bought a wood lathe instead. The lathe sat behind the outside couch for a couple of months until I figured out what I could use it for. I then had to go and buy the chisels etc to make it work. and a new wet and dry bench grinder to sharpen the chisels. and 7m of 2x4 and a sheet of ply for a new work bench.
And then I really got distracted when I moved the Rx-7 out to start work,and went and saw Dave Cheetam about a noise and bought a $1000 LSD.
Yes, I have your problem. I just don't reckon its a sin. |
Ben Daniel
Goo Roo
WA
UZZ31 & JZA80 (when I find one!!)
Posts: 1590
Reg: 03-2006
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Buying women.. ?? am I missing a joke here ?? |
Gavin Ryan
TryHard
W.A
Tourer V tt
Posts: 186
Reg: 12-2005
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Yep that is me as well
I have 3 credit cards on the go atm... |
Glen Muller
TryHard
Victoria
V8 Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 440
Reg: 12-2007
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I have 0 credit cards and I prefer it to stay that way. How come nobody buys things with good old folding stuff anymore? |
Brenton Trafford
DieHard
SA
V8 Limited - UZZ31
Posts: 541
Reg: 08-2005
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I'm with you Glen. I have one credit card but it's always in the black. |
Jose-Antonio Castillo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer VVTi
Posts: 1562
Reg: 07-2005
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Russell Rohde wrote on Saturday, July 05, 2008 - 03:41 pm:This leads me to the question, does anyone else have this same compulsive problem as myself?
My recent efforts |
Mike Triggs
Goo Roo
Western Australia
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 1061
Reg: 07-2005
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Ben Daniel wrote on Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 11:16 pm:Buying women.. ?? am I missing a joke here ?? :-)
Last word of Russell's first post in the thread about impulsive buying. |
Russell Rohde
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer 1JZ 2.5L TT (JZZ30)
Posts: 87
Reg: 07-2006
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You know what I mean about the buying women thing. not so much the woman herself, but all the other goodies to keep them happy. i.e., new ironing boards and vacuums etc (hehehe - hope my missus dosent read this thread!!) |
James Harris
Goo Roo
SC Cruise 27 JULY !!
CHECK QLD EVENTS
Posts: 1603
Reg: 07-2005
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hahahah this is a great thread.
Look Russell we have ALL done it even if we dont admit it.
I dont wanna go into my spending habits. But when i needed to get some new 17" tyres for my old rims i ended up with brand new 19s.. YIKES |
Russell Rohde
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer 1JZ 2.5L TT (JZZ30)
Posts: 88
Reg: 07-2006
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recently bought my fiancee a wii for her birthday and the tv didnt support it well enough (for me anyway - it would suit just fine for the other 99.9999999% of the population) so a $800 wii (with games, controller etc) turned into a wii and $5k LCD!!
I suck so much at money. lucky I get the hourly rate and overtime to support my habits. - Best 'habit' line i heard was in TV show House. "Yes, I admit I have an addiction, but it's not hurting myself or anyone else and I can afford it - So, why stop?" |
Ben Kelly
TryHard
Wentworthville
v8
Posts: 348
Reg: 08-2005
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Russell, compulsive buying is like compulsive masturbation. Ultimately satisfaction is replaced with pain. Or so I'm told. |
Stuart Smith
Tinkerer
NEW SOUTH WALES
SC400 V8 GT LIMITED
Posts: 39
Reg: 06-2008
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Ben Kelly wrote on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 07:39 pm:masturbation.
I have also read that masturbation is good in the beginning, ultimately you realise you are only fkcuing yourself. |
Russell Rohde
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer 1JZ 2.5L TT (JZZ30)
Posts: 91
Reg: 07-2006
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Masturbation being painful? I god damn well hope it won't get that way later in life!
So, if I were to read into this thread 'a little too much', I have one dude calling me a sucker for capaitalist economy or something. Another dude thinks I'm out there buying women and making poor jokes about it and lastly, A dude says that cos I more-often-than-not comoulsivly buy, I'm a compulsive wanker that will end up hurting my own willie!!
maybe, just maybe, i'm reading into it too much.....
p.s. Anyone from south-east queensland should check the QLD Event Days topic. There is a thread there about a cruise on the 27th this month. I'll be going. |
Stuart Smith
Tinkerer
NEW SOUTH WALES
SC400 V8 GT LIMITED
Posts: 40
Reg: 06-2008
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Russell Rohde wrote on Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 04:22 am: maybe, i'm reading into it too much.....
Yes, Stop that,it makes you go blind! |
David Grab
TryHard
SA
T78
Posts: 269
Reg: 01-2008
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Hows this for compulsive behaviour, im on the verge of buying a $3500 turbo kit even though i dont have the money and wasnt even thinking of going a big single again as this car is my daily. Its a curse i tell ya |
Mark Lethbridge
TryHard
Victoria
97 VVT-i JZZ30
Posts: 157
Reg: 07-2006
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I know a thing or two about compulsive buying ... look what just got delivered to my door  :
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Cihan Aday
Moderator
Good ol' Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 2611
Reg: 07-2005
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Nice!  |
Glen Muller
TryHard
Victoria
V8 Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 448
Reg: 12-2007
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I can't wait to have one of those in my hands Mark! |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4058
Reg: 09-2005
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Glen Muller wrote on Monday, July 07, 2008 - 11:06 am:I have 0 credit cards and I prefer it to stay that way. How come nobody buys things with good old folding stuff anymore?
It's hard to buy stuff over the net without a credit card of some sort.
There are many non-traditional forms of CC type cards/accounts these days though which you can use to stay away from actually using credit. |
Russell Rohde
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer 1JZ 2.5L TT (JZZ30)
Posts: 95
Reg: 07-2006
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nice gear. i'd love to get my hands on to something like that.
Can I ask, what did it cost? |
Mark Lethbridge
TryHard
Victoria
97 VVT-i JZZ30
Posts: 160
Reg: 07-2006
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Russell, have a look at either nengun.com or greenline.jp .. two of the best places to get parts online. I picked up those parts from Greenline as they worked out a bit cheaper. To put it into perspective, I paid about $570 for the E-Manage when I've seen them going from anywhere up to $1000 at other places. The injectors were also on special at Greenline so that sorta sealed the purchase (approx $85 each). All up I paid about $1800 for those parts including a Blitz blow off valve bolt on kit including shipping. |
Patrick Robinson
Tinkerer
New Providence
Soarer TT
Posts: 79
Reg: 09-2007
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Benjamin Burgess
Goo Roo
NSW
Toyota Corolla Conquest
Posts: 1894
Reg: 07-2005
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I was a little compulsive when I owned my soarer. However I'd tend to surf the for sale section on this site and snipe buy via pm. I then sold my soarer, moved to the PC (brought about 15 HD's + 2 computers to build a media center and storage PC). I've now moved onto renovations of my unit were I visit bunnings/Ikea a lot and do a bit of compulsive buying. My girlfriend has to constantly pull me out of the power/tools section. |
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