Topic: A Re-Introduction (Read 1077 times)

RedRoof2 · « **on:** March 04, 2010, 09:33:53 AM »

So. It's been years since i first joined Unysoc. In fact, if I remember correctly it was in the very beginning when it was first being founded. In all that time I don't think I've ever introduced myself or mentioned anything about myself. I've even been to several Unysoc meetups and dinners. Lots of people have joined since then, so perhaps now's as good a time as any.

My name's Eric. I used to drive a 91 MR2 Turbo for years, but eventually lost the battle to excessive maintenence and snap oversteer. She now currently rests in a friend's garage, awaiting her judgement day. My new daily ride is a Jeep Wrangler, a red one, with big black wheels/tires and a black hardtop. If you're in the Rensselaer area during the day, you may see it driving around.

I have spent many years working on more subarus than any other vehicle. Some of the original members of the forum may remember those days. In fact, i'm more familiar with the EJ205/255/257 platforms than even my own damn car. Maybe that's why she broke on me. I still miss her.

I'm highly sarcastic and a bit jaded. I enjoy playing the Devil's Advocate. I like to poke fun at things and other people, not out of malice, just out of the bitter result of being everyone's mechanic and rarely having a well-running car of my own. I spent a lot of time running shifts and working on projects in the RPI student autoshop years back. I have autocrossed regularly up until the MR2 broke and have been in a sort of "extended hiatus" away from motorsport. I look forward to rejoining the enthusiast community in the future with a refreshed vehicle of my own. Subaru is not my God, but this is a fun place to be nonetheless. Always has been.

I also love Evos, more out of a desire to be different and create a little friendly rivalry. I also used to love Cobra, the Decepticons and Oscar the Grouch, so perhaps that explains the pattern a bit.

Just wanted to say Hello to everyone out there in Unysoc land. No, really. I'm being kind.

As for my sig, since several people have asked, it's actually from the Toyota FSM for the MR2, explaining vapor and contamination in the A/C system. The cartoons were supposed to illustrate a professional point, but we in the Mr2 community have a darker sense of humor than that. A friend of mine calls it "Chasing the Dragon"

deadlydave · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2010, 09:51:09 AM »

This sounds sort of like an AA meeting. But WELCOME!

If anyone autocrossed in the last couple of years remembers a gold saturn with 17" 5-spoke silver wheels, Eric here was the driver.

Kavik · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:01:53 AM »

"I also used to love Cobra, the Decepticons and Oscar the Grouch, so perhaps that explains the pattern a bit."

Go back a little further, did you root for Gargamelle too?

you get Karma for dark humor and sarcasm as far as I'm concerned

skyphix · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:13:10 AM »

OMG noob welcome to the club.

byroll01 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2010, 11:23:33 AM »

Hi Eric. I even drove that MR2 at a MoHud event. pretty fun.

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2010, 11:29:47 AM »

Quote from: byroll01 on March 04, 2010, 11:23:33 AM

Hi Eric. I even drove that MR2 at a MoHud event. pretty fun.

I still remember your words. "It's laggy, it's bouncy and it doesn't want to change direction."

Yup! And I fixed that... too well perhaps.

ssgtshields · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:12:25 PM »

Welcome back to the site!

flutyr525 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2010, 07:32:18 PM »

well welcome Eric! glad you joined so many years ago and are still kicking around

aldog1330 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2010, 10:52:43 PM »

Hey Eric... was fun trying to get Dave's goddamn snow tires mounted on those stupid rims. We were there for what, 5 hours?

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:59:30 AM »

Quote from: aldog1330 on March 04, 2010, 10:52:43 PM

Hey Eric... was fun trying to get Dave's goddamn snow tires mounted on those stupid rims. We were there for what, 5 hours?

Ah yes. I'm amazed a certain one is still holding air, given how half the bead was missing! We gooped it up good

aldog1330 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2010, 10:00:05 AM »

Quote from: RedRoof2 on March 05, 2010, 08:59:30 AM

Ah yes. I'm amazed a certain one is still holding air, given how half the bead was missing! We gooped it up good

I forgot about that... it look like someone got hungry and ate a chunk out of it.

Photofixer · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2010, 11:16:49 AM »

welcome back brother

deadlydave · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2010, 04:58:16 PM »

Quote from: RedRoof2 on March 05, 2010, 08:59:30 AM

Ah yes. I'm amazed a certain one is still holding air, given how half the bead was missing! We gooped it up good

Black Magic tire sealant works wonders. The new machine is much better, no hoses blowing off!

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2011, 07:41:38 AM »

Bump.

Commence the flaming.

TheBigChill · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:14:12 AM »

Hi, Eric.

ScoobyDoll · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:55:21 AM »

Hi, there.
Trying to make this thread 8 pages?

I'm contributing.

you're welcome.

Btw, 91 MR2 Turbo is one of my favorite cars. Sad she's just sitting in the garage.

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:13:43 AM »

I'd show my moobs, but that might only be good for 2 pages or so.

Deucey is dead for now. She'll be resurrected once I have proper garage space again. Engine may come out in the meanwhile for a good rebuild and some other treats.

Kavik · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:19:34 AM »

Okay, if you insist?

Apparently back in March, according to my last post in this thread, you were still funny.....how quickly things can change, huh?
In the past few months you've been on a purposeful downward spiral, admittedly aimed at trying to be as obnoxious and loathsome as you can. What can I say short of congratulations?
What started off as dark humor and stinging sarcasm mixed in with useful, informative conversations has turned sour. You could always be counted on to point out mistakes or provide solutions in a way that would make someone smack their forehead and feel stupid, but at the same time they would get over it and remember the lesson the next time around. Lately though you lurk around spewing insults with no merit, rhyme or reason.
What could be even worse is the fact that you do it not only to people who know what you're like and are expecting it, but also to new members who may or may not take your snide remarks to heart. (And no, this isn't 'leg-humping' that you're so keen to point out. That just happens to be the most recent and most reprehensible thing I could easily point out.)

I won't even get into the smug arrogance, talking about it would probably just make your head swell more.

To quote:

Quote from: RedRoof2 on January 20, 2011, 01:51:28 PM

I had to think hard about whether or not to even make this post because it's obviously just feeding into your desire for negative attention, but I wanted to point out that it doesn't take any special skills to sit around judging other people, with or without being purposely insulting. In your own twisted way, I'm sure you'll take this as some personal accomplishment every time someone takes the bait and gives you the 'flaming' you asked for instead of biting their tongue like they should.

So you ask for a flaming, I ask: Who's does that make the real attention whore then?

There's my contribution. Hope you enjoyed

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:30:09 AM »

Downward Spiral, attempting to be obnoxious and loathsome:

My ability to point out mistakes or provide solutions in a stinging, sarcastic manner has turned caustic

The fact that I do it to new and old members

Smug Arrogance

I asked for a flaming, hence being the real attention whore.

deadlydave · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:35:07 AM »

Quote from: RedRoof2 on January 25, 2011, 11:13:43 AM

Deucey is dead for now. She'll be resurrected once I have proper garage space again. Engine may come out in the meanwhile for a good rebuild and some other treats.

I owe you so much dude, let me know when you want to do it. I wanna learn the nitty gritty of engine rebuilding.

Quote from: RedRoof2 on January 25, 2011, 11:30:09 AM

Downward Spiral, attempting to be obnoxious and loathsome:
Absolutely. I live purely to ruin the dreams and joy of others, not because of a desire to make people "as miserable as I am", but because I genuinely enjoy throwing a monkey wrench into the gears of life. Some people just want to watch the world burn because it's a pleasing sight.

But those of us that either can't feel the wrenches hitting us or enjoy the pain are honored to count you as a friend.

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:43:28 AM »

Those who know me, know I fiercely defend those whom I respect.

It's a real short list, which is fucking convenient because i'm lazy.

Kavik · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:50:11 AM »

Thanks for the shining review!

As for having the balls, I won't go around giving my opinion of people just for the hell of it. But if you ask, and I have an opinion or two, I'll give it lol

Caustic is an excellent word, that's what I should've used there instead of sour!

As for your girlfriend....I'm confused. I mean, she must have a good head on her shoulders to agree with me, so how she handles you on a full time basis baffles me. You must not be giving your moobs enough credit there

Nismonic · « **Reply #22 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:57:01 AM »

Quote from: deadlydave on January 25, 2011, 11:35:07 AM

But those of us that either can't feel the wrenches hitting us or enjoy the pain are honored to count you as a friend.

Here's the thing though... you guys can enjoy a manly non-gay embrace over a beer or a hot engine every once in a while to rekindle your friendship. Some of the newer members, who are from "down state," will never truely get to know you other than your online persona, and will take everything personally.

Quote from: RedRoof2 on January 25, 2011, 11:30:09 AM

"Well I hope he's laughing as he wrote it. What did he expect you to be, pleasant to everyone? You'd be so fucking boring"

I submit that being contrary to everyone is just as predictable and boring as being pleasant all the time. But... as Jersey Shore once said "You do You"

deadlydave · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:54:02 PM »

Quote from: Kavik on January 25, 2011, 11:50:11 AM

As for your girlfriend....I'm confused. I mean, she must have a good head on her shoulders to agree with me, so how she handles you on a full time basis baffles me. You must not be giving your moobs enough credit there

He's a fiery latino man, he probably passes out the hot dickings like a good man-whore should.

Kavik · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:55:03 PM »

wow, that was more detail then I ever wanted to think of him in. thanks Dave

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