General => Lounge => Topic started by: 84 Fila II on January 02, 2009, 06:44:39 AM
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Question: Pending the mods letting me stay, what do you think
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: 84 Fila II on January 02, 2009, 06:44:39 AM
Thats right, I have attempted to return, pending the mods letting me say. Those of you who know me, I can only hope that the mods keep me around and I can show I have removed my head from my @$$ and am now a productive member of society. Those that don't... it's a long story but the short is I made some very bad decisions, hurt some good friends, and basically ruined my rep here on the boards.
Since then, I would like to give about my last year, if y'all don't mind
22jan08 - Reported to NAVSTA Great Lakes, for boot camp 14mar08 - My Division Graduated CNO Honors 15mar08 - Reported to BECC ) Basic Engineering Common Core) 10may08 - Grad top of my class, started by BEN ( Basic Engineman Course) 17may08 - Grad Top of my class 28jul08- Reported to MCM Crew Constant 01aug08 - Went to IFDT ( Isota Frachini Diesel Tech) * Engines on my ship's school 15nov08 - Present Manana, Bahrain on 6 month deployment
Thats the short of it, as well as I got my self an 86 Droptop Stang and a 99 Dakota R/T (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/84fila/owner_071.jpg) (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/84fila/owner_072.jpg) Another if you know me, the title is now in my name, as well as insurance on the Fila. Some more mods made but nothing to scream about yet. Thats when I get back in June that I will be making landmark changes to the car.
Edit Included is 2 pics of my truck , my GF took for a few days ago. I know it's dirty but you get an idea of it. I was hoping to someday paint the car to match the color, Intense blue
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Post by: Beau on January 02, 2009, 10:33:26 AM
Sometimes second chances are deserved, so make the most of it this time around ;)
Congrats on the promos sailor. Kinda makes me wish (yet again) that I'd joined the military when I was younger...
Nice Dakota...I've always wanted one ever since I seen a "test" long ago on Trucks TV. Wish they'd came factory with a 5 speed too...
Anywho, welcome back.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: cougarman on January 02, 2009, 01:37:53 PM
Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;249816
Sometimes second chances are deserved, so make the most of it this time around ;)
Congrats on the promos sailor. Kinda makes me wish (yet again) that I'd joined the military when I was younger...
Anywho, welcome back.
X2 :burnout:
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on January 02, 2009, 02:58:46 PM
Only if you square up with the members you owe $$$ or parts...
I suppose since you don't likely have the parts, a refund plus interest should be given...
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: 84 Fila II on January 02, 2009, 03:06:22 PM
It has been over a year since the ban, when I get in contact with everyone, I WILL square up all deals gone bad. All were my fault. Some were squared up before I left, but there are still a few floating around here
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: gumby on January 02, 2009, 03:13:25 PM
Quote from: 84 Fila II;249834
I WILL square up all deals gone bad.
gee, we have never heard that before.....
i am not holding back on this for anyone. you have had OVER A YEAR to make things right, and still you have not. there is no place for you here. you do not need to be a member of this forum to contact those who you have wronged.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: 84 Fila II on January 02, 2009, 03:20:44 PM
Gumby, it's in the past. There is nothing I can do to change my PAST mistakes. All I can do is to fix what I have done.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: gumby on January 02, 2009, 03:27:13 PM
i didnt say anything about changing your past. read what i typed.
i said you have had plenty of time to square up, and you have chosen not to. i do not believe you ever will; why should i? cause you have changed? did you change this morning???? no. maybe you have changed as a person, but it wasnt today. and ill say it again you have had plenty of time already. people who change dont tell everyone about it, they show it.
you dont need to be a member here to contact those who you have wronged. go away.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: cougarcragar on January 02, 2009, 03:29:04 PM
Once a bum, always a bum.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: mjbtbrd on January 02, 2009, 04:04:40 PM
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;249833
Only if you square up with the members you owe $$$ or parts...
I suppose since you don't likely have the parts, a refund plus interest should be given...
Quote from: gumby;249836
gee, we have never heard that before.....
i am not holding back on this for anyone. you have had OVER A YEAR to make things right, and still you have not. there is no place for you here. you do not need to be a member of this forum to contact those who you have wronged.
X2
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: Kitz Kat on January 02, 2009, 04:26:44 PM
He's admitting to mistakes, That shows some grow up in him. If he makes things right, Why not give him a second chance?
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Post by: pegasus on January 02, 2009, 04:27:00 PM
Quote from: 84 Fila II;249797
Thats right, I have attempted to return, pending the mods letting me say.
22jan08 - Reported to NAVSTA Great Lakes, for boot camp 14mar08 - My Division Graduated CNO Honors 15mar08 - Reported to BECC ) Basic Engineering Common Core) 10may08 - Grad top of my class, started by BEN ( Basic Engineman Course) 17may08 - Grad Top of my class 28jul08- Reported to MCM Crew Constant 01aug08 - Went to IFDT ( Isota Frachini Diesel Tech) * Engines on my ship's school 15nov08 - Present Manana, Bahrain on 6 month deployment
boot camp does change ppl...even if it is the navy:brick:
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;249833
Only if you square up with the members you owe $$$ or parts...
I suppose since you don't likely have the parts, a refund plus interest should be given...
X2
Quote from: 84 Fila II;249834
It has been over a year since the ban, when I get in contact with everyone, I WILL square up all deals gone bad. All were my fault. Some were squared up before I left, but there are still a few floating around here
how many have you wornged? /how many are left to square up with??
Quote from: cougarcragar;249840
Once a bum, always a bum.
Ill say it again boot changes a guy also hes young enough perhaps he has grown up
*how ever if you had pissed me off i would find you and get it back some how :beatyoass: :macgun: :2gunsfiri :nkhk: :slap: :shoothead :nannerbang: :flame: :toilet: :beatyoass: = :hick:
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: pegasus on January 02, 2009, 04:28:43 PM
i say you let him back but lock him out untill he makes good with every1 also selling stuff on here is over
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: gumby on January 02, 2009, 04:30:10 PM
Quote from: Kitz Kat;249849
He's admitting to mistakes, That shows some grow up in him. If he makes things right, Why not give him a second chance?
he admitted his mistakes before he was banned, and did nuthin then other than talk. did nuthin while he was gone except talk. and is talkin more now. how many chances does he need to stop talkin and start acting?
i am over the if's and the chances.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: Kitz Kat on January 02, 2009, 04:48:26 PM
Maybe someone that was screwed by him should speak up, He sure isn't making a killing in the service, money wise. But he is an active member of the military, Thats a plus in my book.
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Post by: rancheronut on January 02, 2009, 05:10:30 PM
ok boy's ! some of you act like you never made a mistake in your life! hey gumby; last time i check i don't remember seeing anything where there was a time limit on making right on a past mistake.
i know. i have one. its called a EX-wife and she sure to point it out every chance she get . it took me/myself/ I about 15 YEARS to forgive her.
he is here now trying to say he sorry and only time will he earn some one trust!
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Post by: Haystack on January 02, 2009, 06:17:57 PM
Remember Vinnie? I like they guy cause he came back and fixed everything. He also sells parts and has a good rep. If you square up in the next couple of weeks, then fine. If not, your as good as gone to anyone one here.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: Haystack on January 02, 2009, 06:20:28 PM
Why do you have two vehicles, plus your "fila" if you still haven't paid people back? It obviously not high on the list of stuff to do.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: Cougar5.0 on January 02, 2009, 06:34:20 PM
Quote from: Haystack;249873
Why do you have two vehicles, plus your "fila" if you still haven't paid people back? It obviously not high on the list of stuff to do.
Can't argue with that logic! :hick:
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: vinnietbird on January 02, 2009, 07:13:33 PM
I sure did have selling issues.I never made that a secret.I don't mind talking about it.It's good for people to know what's up,who they're dealing with,and if they're trustworthy.I love the feedback system as well that we have.I got burned by a partner I was selling parts with ( about 3 or so years ago)who took off with all of the parts I had sold (well,a vast majority of them) and the cash we had made together,then in turn,ended up not having what some people bought.I went crazy trying to get things right.Finally did after a period of time.I tried really hard to keep in touch and finally got everyone squared away the right way,and didn't stop until the customers were satisfied..Never did see my partner (loose term) again.Probably better that way.I had a guy on the Corral just a week or so ago saying he was scammed by me (no payment,but it was mailed before he got mad,and received while he was posting).Not cool.I talked to him over and over,and he still wasn't happy.I figure one out of about 800 transactions (here,Corral,and Ebay) is par for the course.There are those that you can't please no matter what you do.I tried,I feel good knowing I did all I could do.That's what's important.Doing the best you can and making it as right as possible.I think this group here is tighter than most forums I've seen,and if you mess around too much,it'll come back to bite you hard.I myself forget things from time to time,but I do try my best to keep everything smooth.Gotta take care of business.Heck,I probably give as many parts away around here as I sell.I enjoy helping the "crew" around here when I can.It gives me that warm spongy feeling.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: shame302 on January 02, 2009, 07:14:03 PM
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i said you have had plenty of time to square up, and you have chosen not to. i do not believe you ever will; why should i? cause you have changed? did you change this morning???? no. maybe you have changed as a person, but it wasnt today. and ill say it again you have had plenty of time already. people who change dont tell everyone about it, they show it.
its not up to us or anyone else other than yourself to redeam yourself. reguardless of what anyone does or say here, you havnt already maned up enough to correct things. ithink if you mean any of what you had said, you would have already done something about it without being prompted to do so.
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Post by: Thunder Chicken on January 02, 2009, 07:46:17 PM
The only people that have any power to forgive you are those you wronged, and truthfully, they're the only ones who should be voting in your poll. I have yet to see one of them say you've made everything all right.
Rancheronut: We've all made mistakes, but nobody would expect to be forgiven for a mistake until the mistake has been undone. 84 Fila did not steal from me or you, so it's easy enough for us to forgive him. It's also not our place to forgive him. I don't think you were around this forum when everything went wrong for Fila (or, more appropriately, things went wrong for his customers). Here's a refresher for you (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=16485") (the thread that brought it all out)
Being an admin I have to remain neutral. Being observers, so should the rest of you. Only Fila's victims of crime have any real say in this.
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Post by: Haystack on January 02, 2009, 08:26:36 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;249883
I sure did have selling issues.I never made that a secret.I don't mind talking about it.It's good for people to know what's up,who they're dealing with,and if they're trustworthy.I love the feedback system as well that we have.I got burned by a partner I was selling parts with ( about 3 or so years ago)who took off with all of the parts I had sold (well,a vast majority of them) and the cash we had made together,then in turn,ended up not having what some people bought.I went crazy trying to get things right.Finally did after a period of time.I tried really hard to keep in touch and finally got everyone squared away the right way,and didn't stop until the customers were satisfied..Never did see my partner (loose term) again.Probably better that way.I had a guy on the Corral just a week or so ago saying he was scammed by me (no payment,but it was mailed before he got mad,and received while he was posting).Not cool.I talked to him over and over,and he still wasn't happy.I figure one out of about 800 transactions (here,Corral,and Ebay) is par for the course.There are those that you can't please no matter what you do.I tried,I feel good knowing I did all I could do.That's what's important.Doing the best you can and making it as right as possible.I think this group here is tighter than most forums I've seen,and if you mess around too much,it'll come back to bite you hard.I myself forget things from time to time,but I do try my best to keep everything smooth.Gotta take care of business.Heck,I probably give as many parts away around here as I sell.I enjoy helping the "crew" around here when I can.It gives me that warm spongy feeling.
I wasn't trying to talk smack on you... I appoligize if it sounded that way. It takes a stand up guy to send a 17 year old kid a h-pipe a year after the deal got ruined. That was over 4 years ago I think.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: Chuck W on January 02, 2009, 11:23:00 PM
I am going to say one thing.
Don't even think about coming close to the Marketplace while I'm here.
For the rest of the folks, if you decide to have dealings with Mike via PM's, IM's or emails or whatever, you've been warned. If you don't know what's going on, you can find the thread(s) on why he was booted in the first place. Caveat emptor (or venditor).
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Post by: kingcars on January 02, 2009, 11:34:32 PM
Wow, can't say I expected this to be so nasty. I guess I also didn't realize the extent of his mistakes. I'm just gonna say this: you better start ACTUALLY making things right ASAP, or I suspect that you won't last very long on here.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: 84 Fila II on January 03, 2009, 12:05:57 AM
Chuck, thanks for the link, I'm on it as we speak.
I *belive* that I have 3 people to fix things with: Atariman Flyer
Once I re-make contact and re-aquire shipping info, money will be out asap. And one that isn't in the thread, beej8508
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: jcassity on January 03, 2009, 02:02:07 AM
Quote from: rancheronut;249864
ok boy's ! some of you act like you never made a mistake in your life! !
I dont think your being completely fair to everyone here especially not knowing the full deal. I watched this guy arrive, befriended him and backed him up even when it was not popular. He's trying yes but this thread is turning out more and more like the thread Chuck referenced. Many people complained but not many came forward and said Mikey owed them anything. In light of that, whoever has parts / money exchange issues with Mikey, say so!!
This dirty laundry needs cleaned up so if you are in a bad deal with Mikey then post here. I know full well the board owner is one not to mention a couple of others.
Mikey, i thought you were going to fix all this bro? stop doing this to yourself. The boys ask about you now and again and they say hi as well as brit.
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Post by: 84 Fila II on January 03, 2009, 03:54:06 AM
Nice to hear from ya Scott. All known member wronged have PM's sent out. I'm more waiting to hear back then anything. Tell Brit and the boys that I love my job. I go some pics for ya too sometime scott
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Post by: baxo on January 03, 2009, 05:34:06 AM
I just saw your photos in the Show us your Mug thread. Pre boot camp you're kissing a bottle of beer, after pictures you are still hogging the alcohol. The only change I notice in you so far is your haircut. I get back to Canada tomorrow, when I return Im gonna watch you like a hawk. My gut feeling is that you haven't changed. So prove me wrong Mikey.
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Post by: Beau on January 03, 2009, 05:54:12 AM
Ya know..there's plenty of us here who drink beer on occasion..so what? When did judgmentalness (is that a word..?) become a part this issue?
The ISSUE here is him growing some balls and (finally) taking care of his issues...if he doesn't in a reasonable amount of time, say..a month?..well, then you could do the whole ban thing again, no? Sure, he's had oh-so-how long of an amount of time...so that's a strike against him, yeah, but let him have one last try..? Perhaps I'm out of line, and no, I didn't have a bad deal with him over parts or money owed, so it's really none of my business, but I think it's at least fair to give him a chance to make it right, or at least pay back what he owes...
Personally, as far as myself goes..i kinda screwed carpimp and amooset around on their parts... But I made good on it, just took me a little while. And yeah..I'm still embarassed by it.
I'm not trying to champion anyone, but cut the kid some slack, see what he does with this, and let it take it's course. Nor does everybody and their dog jumping in here and saying yay or nay have a thing to do with furthering his cause...this place has really gotten political lately, and has lost that "comfortable feel" that it used to have...used to be that it felt kind of close and friendly, but now, I'm almost afraid to post for fear of being ridiculed or even flat out put down..
I drink beer on occasion...am I now on anyone's shiznit list? :flip:
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Post by: baxo on January 03, 2009, 06:04:58 AM
Part of his returning also is that he states that boot camp and this stuff in the past year has changed him, and quite frankly for all i care, he could have been drinking Cough syrup, or peach juice, he just happened to be drinking beer. If he was drinking peach juice in the before pic, and peach juice in the after pic it wouldnt symbolize change.
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 03, 2009, 07:00:15 AM
Quote from: Haystack;249900
I wasn't trying to talk smack on you... I appoligize if it sounded that way. It takes a stand up guy to send a 17 year old kid a h-pipe a year after the deal got ruined. That was over 4 years ago I think.
I didn't take in any kind of bad way what-so-ever,Haystack,we're good.I was making a point that if something is wrong,for whatever reason,fix it to the best of your abilities.I'm glad you brought it up.I'm staying neutral here.I hope things work out for the best of the forum as a whole,whichever way this goes.
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Post by: 84 Fila II on January 03, 2009, 07:04:57 AM
I could have chosen better pics then those. They were taken after an 18 day underway. It doesn't sound like much, but I'm on a tiny ass ship with 84 guys, and most of our shiznit was broke. We went out for a good time. Nothing more. Again, bad reference on my part
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Post by: V8Demon on January 03, 2009, 09:44:29 AM
You are a black eye on this community and to those of us who buy and sell items here and on other message boards as a whole.
Don't bother responding. I won't (and shouldn't) believe what would be posted anyway.
Ok, I'm curious to what you are getting at. When my GF picked me up in chicago, she had the car and said it was hers. She bought it from a guy in Salem, OH. When I actually got home ( Columbiana, OH), The car was presented to me. I did take the cars to the track, if thats what your asking. The slips are at the house, about 5000 miles from me. I would show you them, but I'm kinda not at home. As far as the other forums, I said that I've made mistakes. And as stated in the START of this thread, I am doing everyting I can to email/track down people and try to correct my wrong doings. I'm not trying to come across as agressive, but please, give me alittle time to let this happen. I can't track down people I haven't heard from in about a year in one day. And I can't put a time limit on how long I will need. All I can give you is my word.
I did learn alot about life since I have been in the navy. I'll share some here. I learned the 3 things in my life that mean something. The navy core values:
HONOR COURAGE COMMITMENT
I had the honor to admit I screwd the pooch royaly I have the Courage to try to come back and to fix my past and try for a future And, You will see the Commitment to getting this done.
I'm not asking to be forgiven, to forget, or anything like that. I'm not looking for a pat on the back or a good job for coming back either. I want to fix what I have done, learn about these fox's, and to one day actually get my car to CJ
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Post by: Clayton on January 03, 2009, 12:16:10 PM
....... i hate 3rd gen dakotas.
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Post by: 88turbo on January 03, 2009, 12:32:23 PM
Fila, as long as you do what your saying you are doing I have no problem with you being here but in all I am going to stay neutral on this one.
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Post by: shame302 on January 03, 2009, 12:47:54 PM
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Ok, I'm curious to what you are getting at.
i think the point was that on one forum you posted that it was your gf's car and on another you posted that it was yours. not a big deal but it certainly shows that being misleading is a "quality" you still have. i dont know anyone thats so confused that they dont know weather or not they know whos car they are driving.
on another note, no way did you beat or even hang with a mach 1. my 4 valve car took me down the 1/4 @ 13.6 trapping just under 107 mph and i suck at the track. 2.10 ish 60'
and no, i dont have the slips.
its your perogrative to throw the military experiance out there but its not a magic wand. not everybody in the service is a stand up person.
hopefully you work everything out and have actually changed. i dont care weather or not your allowed back. its not really any of my buisness either. i thought it was rather clear when you were banned that it was a permanant thing. this board has great moderators that are very fair and its their decision. id support them on whatever decision they make on this.
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Post by: 84 Fila II on January 03, 2009, 12:55:36 PM
Quote from: shame302;250018
i think the point was that on one forum you posted that it was your gf's car and on another you posted that it was yours. not a big deal but it certainly shows that being misleading is a "quality" you still have. i dont know anyone thats so confused that they dont know weather or not they know whos car they are driving.
on another note, no way did you beat or even hang with a mach 1. my 4 valve car took me down the 1/4 @ 13.6 trapping just under 107 mph and i suck at the track. 2.10 ish 60'
and no, i dont have the slips.
I don't want to get into this, just don't want to. But, it was a blue mutang, had the black stripe and the correct hood. Had some Bullitt style wheels on it, and some form of exhaust. We went from a roll and stayed said by side. Reguardless, I ended up getting rid of the car after I wreaked it. Another thing that will really make you respect is rolling a car. Since then, I have got the truck and really re-thought ALOT of my decisions in life. Like others have said, saying I've changed and showing is two different things.
Basicaly, I'll say it like this. I'm DONE with the " I know more about xxx then you do", I'm DONE with the bigger dick theory "my fila has this" or "I'm the fila guy, I know everything.....", all of that needless bs, no more bragging up anyting. I just want to be another guy, with another bird, looking for some help and giving help when I can.
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Post by: Haystack on January 03, 2009, 01:21:58 PM
you also posted at american muscle that you have already taken care of everything and paid everyone back. Your time slips make absolutely no sense. Your 60' time should raise your mph, not lower it. Your time is identical to your "Z28" until the 1/4. Where your fila is some how faster then a 13 second car with a slight bog just off idle. Honestly, your MPH and 1/4 mile time should only be may, if everything was bad and you all but killed it at idle, one second slower. But with the 2.7 second 60 foot time, you either roasted the tires or skipped a gear and couldn't get it back in. Which I doubt since you claim its an auto. If the car even exists.
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Post by: Haystack on January 03, 2009, 01:25:23 PM
how did you roll the car? and when? you had it 4 months ago.
Ive been well over 100 mph and probably done stupider things then you in a car, but I never rolled one. I've actually never been in a wreck. It seems really convenient that the car is now gone.
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Post by: 84 Fila II on January 03, 2009, 01:33:59 PM
You mean the camaro. The car I drove to the first day of CJ this past year, when I made about an hour long cameo aperaence. I also have a vid on my myspace of the car, as well as some pictures and an exhaust vid of when I put the SLP exhaust on the car.
I can't explane what the cars were doing that. I The camaro was a dog till 2ed gear when it took off. As for the Fila... just a clusterfornicate the whole day. Waterpump started to leak, had no power on the top end, wasn't shifting right, nothing. I'm not changing any storys or anything. As of now, I have nothing to hide and no reason to try to hide anything.
I did post that everything was taken care of, to my knowlage ( or ignorance I should say), was that no one contacted me, all was well in fila land. I'm turning over a new leaf. I re-read the thread of all the complaints against me, and have contacted all the members that posted there. I am in the prosess of making a thread for anyone else to contact me that feels I have wronged them so it can be fixed. I will ask that the mods sticky it.
This is going to take time, as much as I want it fixed now and should ahve been fixed already, it hasn't. I did this to my self. Now I'm trying to repair what I can
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Post by: 84 Fila II on January 03, 2009, 01:47:18 PM
Quote from: Haystack;250034
how did you roll the car? and when? you had it 4 months ago.
Ive been well over 100 mph and probably done stupider things then you in a car, but I never rolled one. I've actually never been in a wreck. It seems really convenient that the car is now gone.
I rolled the car on my last leave period, say 10nov. I took a turn to fast ( 90+) on a cold, slick road, Nose into a dirt embankment, side over side to land on her feet. Was trying to be a badass and see what it could do. Thats when I knew that I needed to grow up. I killed that car, and walked away with my life, and only a lump on the head. Most people don't get that lucky. Like I said, I'm trying to change my life, and that was one factor in it.
For what it's worth, here is what it *did* look like pre-roll
And some nice post roll carnage for you. Notice the " T tops" and how they crushed in. As well as notice the Dakota in the background. This is at my freinds house, on his flatbed trailer. (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/84fila/l_5d839ec90778419eb804bab57a33e872.jpg) (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/84fila/l_d4f57747b4d14d319aa8a6021a8834a3.jpg) (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/84fila/l_a908014ed9e94d47bd4b026ebd1c79e4.jpg) (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/84fila/l_89f386efb79043e695dd39e8bda88c42.jpg) (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/84fila/l_7d954c2262874d9f8254abc7c72593ab.jpg) (http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r9/84fila/l_55390090a1244317b18946329f4c4e09.jpg)
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: cougarcragar on January 03, 2009, 02:06:54 PM
For those of you who think he may have cleaned himself up and is ready to be an honest person, remember one thing from all of his threads in the past: This kid is an excellent actor in the written form. He's very skilled at feigning apologies and promises. He did it time and time again, all the time withholding certain details, unless revealed by somebody else, then he would blabber his way out of that. It takes a certain type of person to do that successfully, such as a used car dealer or a politician.
Your track record has me convinced that you would still manipulate somebody to have things your way.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: 84 Fila II on January 03, 2009, 02:16:42 PM
There is no " my way" as you put it. You guys ( all of you) are setting the ground rules which I intend to follow to the letter. I'm not trying to get out of anything. I'm not trying to talk down past mistakes or to " lessen" any of my faults. I am being as stright up as I can be right now. I'm not sure what is being asked of me as of this seconed, but what will happen is this, as stated time and again in this thread.
I WILL FIX MY PAST MISTAKES. If not today then as soon as I can get in contact with those that I have wronged. I haven't held back a detail yet. I might have forgot to mention everything down to the color of the socks I'm wearing today or how I rolled the camaro, but if you want to know anything about anything, please, feel free to ask. Please, let the past lie. I have joined again ( or so I hope it stays) in an attempt to " overcome" the past and start a new future. I know not everyone will make that an easy road, and I don't expect nor deserve it. But intentionaly making it harder isn't doing to much either. In the past, I will even admit that around 25% of anything said was BS on some level. And again... it's the past
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: 1WLD BRD on January 03, 2009, 03:02:53 PM
Quote from: Haystack;250032
you also posted at american muscle that you have already taken care of everything and paid everyone back. Your time slips make absolutely no sense. Your 60' time should raise your mph, not lower it. Your time is identical to your "Z28" until the 1/4. Where your fila is some how faster then a 13 second car with a slight bog just off idle. Honestly, your MPH and 1/4 mile time should only be may, if everything was bad and you all but killed it at idle, one second slower. But with the 2.7 second 60 foot time, you either roasted the tires or skipped a gear and couldn't get it back in. Which I doubt since you claim its an auto. If the car even exists.
since when has the 60' raised your MPH everytime? learn about racing and maybe try it sometime before you try cutting someone down with an unnessesary comment..... your comment makes no sense...
Looking back at my slips, my 60' dropped but my MPH did too this summer sometimes.... know why? M/T ET streets and not being use to their launch charachteristics, and bogging the motor (even with a 3200rpm clutch drop..... and one race I had was an '04 GT with mods. KILLED me out of the hole, (better 60'er, ON STREET TIRES!) only to watch me walk around him at about the 330 mark and get a couple lengths on him.
as for whinners (most of which HAVE NOT been screwed over....) holding a grudge, and hating on the guy? grow up guys and give him a break, obviously Eric has done so or he wouldnt be here. and Eric HAS been screwed....
Have I had a deal go bad with him.... not really.... he just never went through with buying some parts off of me a few times... dont remember what they were now and dont care...
I will remain neutral on his return as well on this and sit back and watch.... and Chuck I agree, no selling for you on here.
and on a lighter note:
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I drink beer on occasion...am I now on anyone's shiznit list?
only if it is shiznitweiser.... :toilet: :D
and yeah I drink too.... on occasions.... but what does what kind of beverage hav to do with weather you changed or not? :flip:
Hell I've made a ton of boneheaded mistakes in my personal life but I have changed and still enjoy a drink every now and then....:D and relax, this last section was meant as a joke to lighten things up....:rollin: one change some might have noticed is that I am rarely here anymore..... which some are probably prefering...:D
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: Cougar5.0 on January 03, 2009, 04:00:08 PM
Yep, you can actually get better MPH with worse 60' times - I've seen this discussed many times on the racing sites.
As far as having to have been actually screwed over to vote/comment on this matter, I disagree. My "bro" did everything possible to get me to ship him some stuff pre-pay, but this old city-slicker grew up with people like this and knew better. Does this disqualify my opinion by only having the "conversation" without the "screwed"? I think not. In fact, I was "buddies" with someone with a very similar MO. He was a compulsive sleazy liar and he even robbed his own relatives when they let him stay at their homes. Guess what he did to "straighten up"? He joined the Army (I almost joined at that time as several friends were joining as a group). Good thing his cousin (whom he robbed) joined with him as I got the real scoop about why he was "discharged". Passing out in morning roll call due to excess drinking and drug use didn't go over to well - lol. He jumped out of 2nd floor barracks windows to avoid superiors. Last I heard he was doing a "dime" for armed robbery. Idiot. Does this experience cause me to dismiss out-of-hand anybody else who claims to be "getting their act together"? No. I hope I never become that jaded.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: Cougar8775 on January 03, 2009, 04:43:08 PM
honistly mike you are really lucky that you are alive right now. Ive seen wrecks that have been far not as bad and people havent walked away.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: gumby on January 03, 2009, 05:42:16 PM
Quote from: 84 Fila II;250046
There is no " my way" as you put it.
really? you dont think creating a new user name after being banned is against forum rules? you dont think knowingly circumventing that ban w/o requesting permission to rejoin the forum is wrong?
seems like you are manipulating this entire forum, and all its members, in order to have "your way."
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: V8Demon on January 03, 2009, 06:17:27 PM
Quote from: gumby;250081
really? You don’t think creating a new user name after being banned is against forum rules? You don’t think knowingly circumventing that ban w/o requesting permission to rejoin the forum is wrong?
Seems like you are manipulating this entire forum, and all its members, in order to have "your way."
+1
I've had no dealings and lost no money to the original poster. Guess what? That doesn't mean I should tolerate him or his actions. He's currently on (and will remain on indefinitely) my "ignore list."
Every time someone reads a shocking newspaper headline concerning an unjust act that person forms an opinion concerning that act they read about. Sometimes they'll talk about it with friends and family. There is nothing wrong with voicing an opinion on an issue. In this particular case, the original poster asked for everyone's collective opinion in the first post in the form of a poll.
There were quite a few issues which were and are still unresolved. BTW, this is not the only place that actions such as the ones are in question transpired.
Also, FWIW if an individual REALLY and truly wishes to change for the better they have to want to do it for themselves, not because of who they work for or a loved one.
Bettering yourself because YOU want to is the best way to ensure that it happens.
He has yet to prove he is ready to belong. To accept him now is to reward wrongful acts.
Title: I'm here, for now
Post by: EricCoolCats on January 05, 2009, 08:21:30 PM