Let's help stimulate the economy!
03-03-2009, 09:27 PM
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Let's help stimulate the economy!
So it's pretty obvious that our economy needs help and the only way to help is to spend, spend, spend. So who is helping out?
Post up what you've bought in the past month or so. Here is my list for the last month;
Stage 3 clutch $300
11lb flywheel $300
motor mounts $40
Kami wing $250
Kami rear bumper $250
tune $450
Labor for clutch/flywheel/mounts - $700
Sb-600 Nikon flash $200
Nikon D40 battery grip $150
Killzone 2 $60
Snowboarding gear $200
Snowboard equipment $550
Lift ticket + rentals $80
Car payment $400
Gas $100
Post up what you've bought in the past month or so. Here is my list for the last month;
Stage 3 clutch $300
11lb flywheel $300
motor mounts $40
Kami wing $250
Kami rear bumper $250
tune $450
Labor for clutch/flywheel/mounts - $700
Sb-600 Nikon flash $200
Nikon D40 battery grip $150
Killzone 2 $60
Snowboarding gear $200
Snowboard equipment $550
Lift ticket + rentals $80
Car payment $400
Gas $100
03-03-2009, 09:37 PM
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hmm for 2009
Royal purple. 27.96
Toyota oil filter 7.99
Toyota spark plugs (4) 12.95
Toyota brake pads 55.00
Toyota dealer alignment, 83.00
Powerslot rotors, 195.00
Falkin ZE912 tires 195/50R15 (4) 245 installed, lifetime rotation
liquor store run for the month for me and my mom 174.00
Royal purple. 27.96
Toyota oil filter 7.99
Toyota spark plugs (4) 12.95
Toyota brake pads 55.00
Toyota dealer alignment, 83.00
Powerslot rotors, 195.00
Falkin ZE912 tires 195/50R15 (4) 245 installed, lifetime rotation
liquor store run for the month for me and my mom 174.00
03-03-2009, 09:42 PM
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gosh...i've spent sooo much money on my car since i started working full time, i've done more than my fair share for the economy.
custom exhaust, pulley swap, newly used rims that i got powdercoated, new tires for said rims, complete suspension bushing kit and motor mount purchase and installation, stoptech stage2 brake kit, kaminari hood, trd shift ****, dezod copper exhaust manifold, motul gear oil, t-shirt from dezod, extended manifold bolts from dezod...transmission flush...
right now i'm buying a turbo kit, and a complete return fuel system. i'm thinking about adding an intake manifold to that list...just having trouble deciding which one...also, i might have another muffler welded on my exhaust if the turbo doesn't quiet it down enough.
i also get regular car washes so i'm doing my all to help the economy!
custom exhaust, pulley swap, newly used rims that i got powdercoated, new tires for said rims, complete suspension bushing kit and motor mount purchase and installation, stoptech stage2 brake kit, kaminari hood, trd shift ****, dezod copper exhaust manifold, motul gear oil, t-shirt from dezod, extended manifold bolts from dezod...transmission flush...
right now i'm buying a turbo kit, and a complete return fuel system. i'm thinking about adding an intake manifold to that list...just having trouble deciding which one...also, i might have another muffler welded on my exhaust if the turbo doesn't quiet it down enough.
i also get regular car washes so i'm doing my all to help the economy!
03-03-2009, 09:58 PM
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http://tryingtostimulate.wordpress.c...te-the-economy
It's amazing the hassle Richard went through trying to buy a Jeep with $24,000 cash. Even though he's ready to buy the car outright, the car salesman almost convinces him to finance because that way you get $1,500 back. Total cost of the loan: $31,732...they wanted him to spend an extra $7,132 to "save" $1500. Luckily his mom steps in and saves him from getting taken for a ride. His journey doesn't stop there, nor does it end with a successful Jeep purchase. They can't even sell a car to a guy who shows up with cash in hand ready to buy... no wonder they needed a bailout.
It's amazing the hassle Richard went through trying to buy a Jeep with $24,000 cash. Even though he's ready to buy the car outright, the car salesman almost convinces him to finance because that way you get $1,500 back. Total cost of the loan: $31,732...they wanted him to spend an extra $7,132 to "save" $1500. Luckily his mom steps in and saves him from getting taken for a ride. His journey doesn't stop there, nor does it end with a successful Jeep purchase. They can't even sell a car to a guy who shows up with cash in hand ready to buy... no wonder they needed a bailout.
03-04-2009, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jct
http://tryingtostimulate.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/my-efforts-to-stimulate-the-economy
It's amazing the hassle Richard went through trying to buy a Jeep with $24,000 cash. Even though he's ready to buy the car outright, the car salesman almost convinces him to finance because that way you get $1,500 back. Total cost of the loan: $31,732...they wanted him to spend an extra $7,132 to "save" $1500. Luckily his mom steps in and saves him from getting taken for a ride. His journey doesn't stop there, nor does it end with a successful Jeep purchase. They can't even sell a car to a guy who shows up with cash in hand ready to buy... no wonder they needed a bailout.
It's amazing the hassle Richard went through trying to buy a Jeep with $24,000 cash. Even though he's ready to buy the car outright, the car salesman almost convinces him to finance because that way you get $1,500 back. Total cost of the loan: $31,732...they wanted him to spend an extra $7,132 to "save" $1500. Luckily his mom steps in and saves him from getting taken for a ride. His journey doesn't stop there, nor does it end with a successful Jeep purchase. They can't even sell a car to a guy who shows up with cash in hand ready to buy... no wonder they needed a bailout.
03-04-2009, 02:44 PM
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OoOooo...well let's see
Sony PS3 80gb: $290
MK vs DC $60
Little Big Planet $60
GTA IV $50
Wifi router $60
Five Axis S5:F 19x8.5, 19x9.5 $800
New Car cover: $50
I got a hair cut for $40...does that count? hahaha
Sony PS3 80gb: $290
MK vs DC $60
Little Big Planet $60
GTA IV $50
Wifi router $60
Five Axis S5:F 19x8.5, 19x9.5 $800
New Car cover: $50
I got a hair cut for $40...does that count? hahaha
and that's just on the car...
03-04-2009, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jct
i only pay 13 dollars for my hair cut at the local barber shop
03-04-2009, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jct
its the great depression part 2 the whole world is effected by it
03-04-2009, 04:36 PM
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so far today my oil has been changed, my tires rotated and balanced, I filled the car up with gas and got lunch at KFC... tonight Im going on a date to see a movie, eat dinner, couple drinks, then tomorrow Im going to kidnap someone and hold them for ransom to pay for today, Im doing my part
03-04-2009, 05:29 PM
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I'm doing my part to at least support Dezod This was all in the last 30 days.
Crower rods - $751
B&M oil cooler - $78
Dezod manifold bolts - $60
Dezod vacuum block - $40
misc. couplers - $40
AEM UEGO - $220
Greddy turbo timer - $100
From 365 Motorwerks
Dezod xB vertical FMIC - $525
From PTuning
Greddy turbo oil feed line - $90
Local
- Thermaltech piston coating - $120
- 20-over bored block - $160
- ported, polished, decked head w/ valve job - ?? (high school buddy w/ a flowbench is doing it, so far just $40 for new valve seals)
- Greddy turbo downpipe flange re-weld - $50
box on built boost = FUN
This was all in the last 30 days.Crower rods - $751
B&M oil cooler - $78
Dezod manifold bolts - $60
Dezod vacuum block - $40
misc. couplers - $40
AEM UEGO - $220
Greddy turbo timer - $100
From 365 Motorwerks
Dezod xB vertical FMIC - $525
From PTuning
Greddy turbo oil feed line - $90
Local
- Thermaltech piston coating - $120
- 20-over bored block - $160
- ported, polished, decked head w/ valve job - ?? (high school buddy w/ a flowbench is doing it, so far just $40 for new valve seals)
- Greddy turbo downpipe flange re-weld - $50
box on built boost = FUN
