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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:23 AM
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This book must be a two part'r then.

After 21 months of processing for the military I got a call last week saying I have been permanently disqualified due to previous spinal damage from growing up morbidly obese. So, good thing I didn't part out my car or sell anything. Now I have all the time in the world.

In case other people wonder what I've been doing for the past two years.

tl;dr - put health and personal well being before car. I'm fine now, so it's time for moar car.


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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:25 AM
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wow

you used to be the size of a miata, now you can fit into one.

seriously though, good for you. I can't imagine how much work that must have been. good job
Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:33 AM
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It was easily the hardest thing I'll probably ever have to do in my life. Complete lifestyle change for 3 years with no breaks. But I really didn't have too many other options. I was already being tested for depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc...Once it got too the point where I was forced to sleep on a breathing machine I decided it was time to change.

Now I just want to compete in powerlifting, enjoy my p.o.s. car and eventually make my way back to school.

Edit: and post moar
Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:42 AM
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yes to all of those things.
800whp 1.6?
Old Sep 22, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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Missed you on here, bro!

I know you were going Marines, but would you be DQ'd from other branches as well?
Old Sep 22, 2014 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
yes to all of those things.
800whp 1.6?
It will be the fastest revving motor of them all.
Old Sep 22, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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I'm not quite sure what i just read..... Started off as a build thread then i see a man lifting heavy things in Lycra...

Seriously though well done on the weight loss mate, That's no easy thing to do.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
yes to all of those things.
800whp 1.6?
More like 300whp 1.6

Less power = more drive time. @300whp my built bottom end should last forever. If the HY is really bad on the highway then I'll either move down to to hx30 or just have Abe make me a nice log and run an 6258 and call it a day.
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Missed you on here, bro!

I know you were going Marines, but would you be DQ'd from other branches as well?
I want another lake house meet!

I got permanently DQ'd from all branches of service by the doctor at MEPS.

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It will be the fastest revving motor of them all.
0-redline faster than a rod through my block

Originally Posted by rhysmate
I'm not quite sure what i just read..... Started off as a build thread then i see a man lifting heavy things in Lycra...

Seriously though well done on the weight loss mate, That's no easy thing to do.
The leggings are worth 5lbs on my total like stickers are worth 5hp on your car. Absolutely necessary.
Old Sep 22, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by viperormiata
The leggings are worth 5lbs on my total like stickers are worth 5hp on your car. Absolutely necessary.
I don't have stickers on my car.....anymore.....
Old Sep 22, 2014 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by viperormiata
More like 300whp 1.6
326 to be exact.
Old Sep 27, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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Good to see you're not dead. You won't even text me anymore :'(
Old Sep 27, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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Dick pix on the way
Old Oct 1, 2014 | 06:21 AM
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Wow! Amazing! Great for you man
Old Mar 28, 2015 | 05:56 AM
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Please tell me this is still going somewhere?
Old Mar 28, 2015 | 01:33 PM
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What if I decided not to tell you? How much would you be willing to pay to know this information?
Old Mar 28, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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I'll give you a dollar. But it's in pennies, and you have to pay postage.
Old Mar 28, 2015 | 02:18 PM
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****, that's tempting.
Old Mar 28, 2015 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by viperormiata
****, that's tempting.
I will throw in $2 in pennies, you pay postage. Should fit in a USPS flat rate priority box.
Old Mar 28, 2015 | 03:20 PM
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guyths, don't rush him, not everything is done as quickly as 10 years
Old Mar 28, 2015 | 08:11 PM
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lmao. That one got me.



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