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> Lack of motivation .., am i the only one?
SirAndy
post Mar 18 2008, 11:11 AM
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i was only a few days away from having my 914 run again when it was stolen. i had all the parts to fix it, new engine harness, new alternator etc. McMark even stopped by to help me with the starter and harness (i have no real tools or jackstands at my house) ...

but ever since i got the car back from the police, i have been avoiding it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

i somehow still feel violated ...
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post Mar 18 2008, 11:17 AM
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I get mad at my stupid car all of the time. Go off and do something else for a while. Then when you come back it will fun again.
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post Mar 18 2008, 11:19 AM
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Perhaps you and your car should take a hot shower together and get a clean start.

I go through phases of serious work to be followed by a period of procrastination. Keep at it, racing season is starting.
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post Mar 18 2008, 11:19 AM
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Andy. I felt the same way when I got mine back. But since then i have had the dent fixed and primed now need to get the paint sanded down and ready to go to paint but like you i am not in a hurry for some reason. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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post Mar 18 2008, 11:20 AM
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Andy, remember how fast it is....huh

Pick a target event, like an autox, and get it done for that event.
It will give you a target.

Tell everyone you will be at the event, brag about how fast the car is.

Then you HAVE to fix it by the event or you will not be cool.

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post Mar 18 2008, 11:21 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 18 2008, 10:11 AM) *

i was only a few days away from having my 914 run again when it was stolen. i had all the parts to fix it, new engine harness, new alternator etc. McMark even stopped by to help me with the starter and harness (i have no real tools or jackstands at my house) ...

but ever since i got the car back from the police, i have been avoiding it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

i somehow still feel violated ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) Andy


I'm usually not such a vengeful person BUT.... I'd seriously like to bitch-slap every person that ripped me off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) Mother *uckers.

I've taken a couple days off of Bebe before repairs to the pump. Just can't get down to the garage yet. Zero motivation. I guess it's not uncommon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)


I'm free today. What needs to be done? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Mar 18 2008, 11:33 AM
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QUOTE(Dr. Roger @ Mar 18 2008, 09:21 AM) *

I'm free today. What needs to be done? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


all that's left is to put the upper intake back on, hook up all the sensors, clean out the oil sludge from the oil filler neck, put in the new battery and she should start right up ...

wanna come over and hang out?
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post Mar 18 2008, 11:44 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 18 2008, 10:33 AM) *

QUOTE(Dr. Roger @ Mar 18 2008, 09:21 AM) *

I'm free today. What needs to be done? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


all that's left is to put the upper intake back on, hook up all the sensors, clean out the oil sludge from the oil filler neck, put in the new battery and she should start right up ...

wanna come over and hang out?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Andy



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post Mar 18 2008, 11:58 AM
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I go through phases too. I will be uber motivated for a few weeks, then won't want to look at it for a week or so. Burnout cycles I suppose.

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post Mar 18 2008, 12:03 PM
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I'm gettin that awy(even lost the motivation the spell "WAY" right) myself! it sometimes seems like it never ends with these cars.

I have to pull the motor for the third time! it does get frustrating.

i just think of how much fun it is to drive the car and the weather is getting nice, that keeps up some of the motivation
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post Mar 18 2008, 12:28 PM
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I have all the motovation in the world. But I got called to assist with claims over in Wisconsin. So I'm either traveling to and from or sitting here until midnight writting estimates and reports.

Then before I can get back to mine I need to finish my friends Mercedes... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) With the way things are going my car will sit all summer with a seized engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Talk about depressing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post Mar 18 2008, 12:44 PM
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dont let the theives get to you... if it hadn't been for them, you'd be driving and enjoying the 3.6 right now.

F them and get that thing running... then drive around with your middle finger out the top and hope they see you:) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif)

edit: on second thought, if you live in a questionable area, the middle finger thing might not be the best course of action
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post Mar 18 2008, 12:51 PM
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Bummer your car got stolen but excellent it was found!
My car has been sitting in the garage for a long time. I've driven her a couple of times. She seems to be running strong. I'm a little afeared of pressing my luck now that I don't work with a bunch of mechanics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) The weather has been nice though...
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post Mar 18 2008, 04:43 PM
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It happens. I've had stuff stolen from a car before and that was bad enough. I know the feeling... and I would miss a 914 badly if I didn't have at least one that was running.

I'm gearing up to drop the motor, swap the transaxle, fix the oil leaks and do a valve adjustment on the driver.

I still need to get off my ass and get the /6 finished. I have most of the parts.
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post Mar 18 2008, 05:20 PM
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It happens. My neighbor has a real 356 Speedster that is just a shell right now. He completely disassembled the car and sent it off with a rotisserie for body & paint work. It took the body guy 4 1/2 years. It's been sitting on a rack with a perfectly restored body and a perfect paint job for 2 years, untouched. I'm trying to motivate him some, but he says that all of his enthusiasm is gone after getting screwed and screwed around by the body guy for so long.
I've found that I'm very motivated when I have a perfect balance of anti-depressants, caffeine, anti-anxiety medicine, ginseng, and nicotine in my blood.
Other than that, I'm pretty much screwed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 18 2008, 06:08 PM
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im sorta the same way now

i fixed my intake seals and stuff (ended up as 90 bucks in parts) and the shop located the 'leaks' so that was another 150

so ive already spent more than 200, and i spent about 5 hours fixing the gaskets and boots



guess what, it didnt make the car run any better


i am just tired of that bs now, so hopefully i can get it to the shop and see what really is the problem, now i just need to wait for when im back at home again ( i live in redlands, but go to school in san luis obispo)




but i will get my car fixed, and so will you, just sh*t happens, and it throws off your intended plan
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post Mar 18 2008, 06:15 PM
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I've found that I'm very motivated when I have a perfect balance of anti-depressants, caffeine, anti-anxiety medicine, ginseng, and nicotine in my blood.
Other than that, I'm pretty much screwed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Mar 18 2008, 08:14 PM
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You are in a gumption trap. You need to identify what's bugging you and fix that and the rest should fall in line.

Methinks your fear is that you'll fix it and the fuchers will take it again. It's safe as long as it doesn't run. If it were running, they'd never have left it.

Get Lo-Jack, put the stickers on it and git er done!
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post Mar 18 2008, 08:22 PM
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Rick has all the motivation in the world, he got me out of my funk by driving down and spending a day working on my car with me, thats all it took, and i was ready to go at it again. I could never thank Rick enough for his inspiration.

You need to get assimilated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alien.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif)
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post Mar 18 2008, 08:23 PM
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Keep your spirits up Andy. I go through spirts on my 914 all the time. Just step away for a while and you'll miss it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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