SpartaEvolution

I think you mean the beer is always better when they name it after a dope town.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia_Brewing_Company

I grew up smelling hops haha

MicVelo

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...ver-floor.html

What I'm finding funny about this is that this thread is not so much the content begging the auto shop question again; but that it got more response than most others out there SAVE FOR the political-non-Z threads. And those, well, I don't get why this is the place that people come to debate such. I don't have a problem with it, just find it curious. Guess my wife has the answer..."You say you don't do social media but I hate to break it to you but your Z(s) and Datsun roadster forums are YOUR social media." Hahahahaha... as always, she's got my ticket.

Heel Til I Die

iTrader: (2)

Same here. I pride myself on not having any facespace-insta-snap-twitter-gram-chat, but my wife likes to continually remind me that the car forums are still social media.

I guess she's right. As usual.

dikspiel

iTrader: (70)

I made myself post on my build thread, lets see if anyone responds.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

i guess this guy didnt like my idea

https://my350z.com/forum/370z-mainte...-key-slot.html

Stevus

Please don't completely give up on this generation. My 17 year old picked up a 2003 base model a few weeks ago and we are working our way through its "issues" together. Reminds me of the POS Datsun 510 that I started out with. That car and the myriad repair projects cemented my interest in cars. So far, so good with my son, too.

I do wish that things were different, but these are the good old days for his generation. 20 years from now: "Hey Dad, remember when there used to be something called a forum and you could get answers to questions from salty old guys who already answered them 1000 times before? And remember when I finally learned what a sticky was and stopped asking stupid questions?"

This is my way of saying thanks to you seasoned veterans who continue to stick your hand back into the fan and help us noobs out.

Thank you!

bealljk

iTrader: (13)

If nothing more, attitude is everything...every now and again we get a humbled, willing to learn, willing to put some time, acknowledges they don't know EVERYTHING in member under the age of 25

I still reminisce about riding around in my dads 240z bouncing around in the backseat.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

what the hell is wrong with people? asking a retarded question hijacking someones build thread

https://my350z.com/forum/media-share...ss-thread.html

bealljk

iTrader: (13)

I sorta feel bad for the guy ... having to ask a internet forum if 'I can make the payment' ...

travlee

iTrader: (8)

Like i said there....if you have to ask, no you cant afford it

MicVelo

Late response to this one.... For me, it's NOT a generational thing at all. I'm pushing 6 decades and I learn from people a third my age. Yeah, sure, I have experience and all that but learning never stops (or shouldn't ever stop). I marvel at what "this generation" does with regards to building a fairly complex generation of vehicles (look at some of the SEMA builds by the young guns! Dayam!) and that includes what I've seen/learned here on this forum (and others).

But there are some things I just shake my head at.... and there are times when "instant gratification" questions are asked without an iota of research. Those are the ones that keep me reading this thread and laughing.

Get off my lawn. Dammit.

But ya, I was young once too, made a lot of mistakes.... but I listened well when the older guys in the shop took me under wing and took the time to explain things that I asked about. Works both ways... old to young, young to old.

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

There's always something new to learn...and at my age I may have to RELEARN it if I forgot it the first time (geezer humor). The instant gratification and "I'm entitled to ask questions about stuff I'm perfectly capable of researching for myself, but am too ****** lazy to do so" questions get to be tiresome and boring. As far as the SEMA builds, they might be fronted by a lot of younger builders, but they're usually backed by pro shops with a depth of knowledge and experience. But as Mic says, we were all young and dumb at a certain age- sometimes the school of hard knocks teaches you best. And BTW, that school is still in session and I see plenty of people on this board who are throwing hard-earned dollars and parts down that black tuition hole! The sad thing is if they don't LEARN anything from the experience!

jhc

Agreed DK. Post deleted. I do feel for kids who aren't parented properly - 33% max for housing, 25% for transportation including everything. But hey, being young and dumb isn't illegal. I was raised to respect older people because they are the ones who teach you what you need to know in life. Now there's Alexa (sarc).

MicVelo

Who's Alexa?

jhc

She's my cousin, a Greek goddess. You guys are going for coffee Tuesday @ 12:30 sharp, Starbuck's on Main Street, don't be late!

MicVelo

Oh, OK, Siri's third cousin by marriage and adoption, thrice removed, gotcha.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

i like this one

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...31-clutch.html

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

It's hard to even welcome someone with a first post like that. You can almost hear some grunting in the background...

travlee

iTrader: (8)

for some reason this movie popped in my head reading what you said

BluestreamDE

Uga Booga, Water wet, fire hot, Uga Booga.