Getting to know the average 3rd gen owner...
When I had my 3rd gen...
Delievered pizza, became a manager, helped open/train/manage another store, went back to school.
Now I'm a full time student. I 'work' for my school newspaper as a photo editor ('work' because the pay is not worth the time but it's fun sooo...). I occasionally have computer work (hardware/networking) or car work (mainly helping family/friends) on the side.
I love it when the driver isn't expecting it and jumps/twitches/spazzes/tourettes/etc 
Delievered pizza, became a manager, helped open/train/manage another store, went back to school.
Now I'm a full time student. I 'work' for my school newspaper as a photo editor ('work' because the pay is not worth the time but it's fun sooo...). I occasionally have computer work (hardware/networking) or car work (mainly helping family/friends) on the side.
Originally Posted by Gunther
If you were wondering its pretty f**king loud when you get hit with a ball in that thing
Originally Posted by NineOhSE
3rd year mechanical engineering student... working at WalMart 32hrs a week to keep the money flowing in...
3rd year 32 hours doesn't leave much time for the usual college shenanigans
Originally Posted by Hectic
I'm trying to figure out WTF to do with the rest of my life:gotme :
Originally Posted by shavedmax
kinda easy to outrun parked cars.
Originally Posted by Michael
Then I have the boy that is 2 weeks tomorrow.
Originally Posted by Michael
They are good reliable machines but are a headache when a customer is too cheap to pay for parity (raid 5) and one of their drives fails. Last year I had to reload the system at 3 separate accounts because they wouldn't spring for parity and one of their drives failed. It takes a full day pretty much to load the OS then it takes another day for the software people to install their software and load all their back ups.
Originally Posted by Pervis Anathema
Unload / Reload on our setup only takes ~6 hours. (i520, 8GB RAM)
I do have a lot of the newer faster machines on maint. but right now they just don't fail. Its these counties that refuse to upgrade that are having the problems.
Originally Posted by Michael
6hrs is pretty fast if you mean the LIC, OS400 and all your software which I assume it does. On the slower systems I had to repair last year it took about that long just to load the LIC and OS400 (all I had to do) then about that long for the software guys to load all the other stuff.
I do have a lot of the newer faster machines on maint. but right now they just don't fail. Its these counties that refuse to upgrade that are having the problems.
I do have a lot of the newer faster machines on maint. but right now they just don't fail. Its these counties that refuse to upgrade that are having the problems.
IBM really screws you if you don't upgrade when they want you too. If it weren't for that, we would probably still be on an 820.
Working as a engineer for thermal hardware/software support for a well known CPU company. You can guess if you'd like....
Graduated in Electrical Engineerig and Materials Science/Engr.
Graduated in Electrical Engineerig and Materials Science/Engr.
Originally Posted by super32
Working as a engineer for thermal hardware/software support for a well known CPU company. You can guess if you'd like....
Graduated in Electrical Engineerig and Materials Science/Engr.
Graduated in Electrical Engineerig and Materials Science/Engr.
I'm a co-owner of the recyvling bussiness, we export computers/monitors/&other electronics to Hong Kong/Malasya, etc.
My 2nd job is Cleaning up & Maintenance in a marketing agency.
I'm 31 years old and married for 8 years.
I also own a 1993 Inegra with mild upgrades
& 1988 stock Prelude, which is one of the best handling cars I've ever driven', the only upgrades I had were the wheles & tires.
BTW, My '92 Maxima SE has an air intake, plus wheels & tires. It handels way better than it use it seems like it still requires a lowered suspension.
My 2nd job is Cleaning up & Maintenance in a marketing agency.
I'm 31 years old and married for 8 years.
I also own a 1993 Inegra with mild upgrades
& 1988 stock Prelude, which is one of the best handling cars I've ever driven', the only upgrades I had were the wheles & tires.
BTW, My '92 Maxima SE has an air intake, plus wheels & tires. It handels way better than it use it seems like it still requires a lowered suspension.
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 125
full time student year round spring summer fall 4 months a semester instrumentation engineer. associates in electrical engineering after this semester.
in the mean time dishnetwork technical service rep. 20hrs a week. I answer the phone when your dish is fugged
in the mean time dishnetwork technical service rep. 20hrs a week. I answer the phone when your dish is fugged
Originally Posted by Sevorg1
full time student year round spring summer fall 4 months a semester instrumentation engineer. associates in electrical engineering after this semester.
in the mean time dishnetwork technical service rep. 20hrs a week. I answer the phone when your dish is fugged
in the mean time dishnetwork technical service rep. 20hrs a week. I answer the phone when your dish is fugged
Ugh Dish...their image is so crappy and choppy compared to DirectTV and Comcast..
Originally Posted by ColombianMax
I know exactly how you feel on ALL YEAR ROUND. I'm in the same situation.
Ugh Dish...their image is so crappy and choppy compared to DirectTV and Comcast..
Ugh Dish...their image is so crappy and choppy compared to DirectTV and Comcast..
Than you must be a lucky man, personally I've noticed the quality when I'm at some of my clients houses and they're watching TV while I fix their computer and its just crappy. I guess some services have their ups and downs in different regions.
Originally Posted by ColombianMax
Than you must be a lucky man, personally I've noticed the quality when I'm at some of my clients houses and they're watching TV while I fix their computer and its just crappy. I guess some services have their ups and downs in different regions.
dunno but there is pretty much no smog and I have a perfect un obstructed shot to the sat. Heck on the aiming meter it goes almost all the way up in signal strength. I also have comcast because its cheaper to have the basic cable package and internet than just internet. I would not stand for the picture I get with that if I had to watch it. It is the worst snowy picture on most channels. Granted I live out in the county so that may have something to do with it. Either way I have been very happy with my Dish system and I am very picky.
on Dish - I have it also, haven't had any problems i wouldn't have had with cable...our cable system is crap where I live and DirecTV is basically the same as Dish - I've worked for DirecTV before and they are no different.....
lol boy am I good disorienting a thead into off-topic, sorry about that fellas.
You guys get good image from Dish but from what I've seen here its not worth getting. I personally havent had it but wouldn't either, at least not in Chicago.
Shall we go back on topic
You guys get good image from Dish but from what I've seen here its not worth getting. I personally havent had it but wouldn't either, at least not in Chicago.
Shall we go back on topic
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 34
In keeping with the thread discussion, I'm 29, work in marketing, and live in Asheville, NC.
I've been driving a 93 GXE for over two years and just sold it with 231K on it, still running great. This is my first post (which is going to become more and more obvious as you read on), since I'm now the proud owner of a 93 SE Auto.
I'm trying to figure out how to ask a couple questions, but I can't start a new thread. I'll ask these questions here, so please point me in the right direction. (I've read through all the FAQs I could find)
My vtcs are ticking for about a minute or two on cold starts. Otherwise the car runs beautifully. First question: will it damage the engine at all to leave the vtcs as-is until I can do something about them? I'm desperately wanting to wind this thing out, but I'm a little hesitant.
Second, is grounding the vtcs a reasonable long term option? The car only has 65K on it and I want to use it for a long time. I wouldn't even consider doing the replacement work myself, but I could do the grounding. Again, I'm just wondering if it's really a good option, given the high cost of replacement/repair.
I've been driving a 93 GXE for over two years and just sold it with 231K on it, still running great. This is my first post (which is going to become more and more obvious as you read on), since I'm now the proud owner of a 93 SE Auto.
I'm trying to figure out how to ask a couple questions, but I can't start a new thread. I'll ask these questions here, so please point me in the right direction. (I've read through all the FAQs I could find)
My vtcs are ticking for about a minute or two on cold starts. Otherwise the car runs beautifully. First question: will it damage the engine at all to leave the vtcs as-is until I can do something about them? I'm desperately wanting to wind this thing out, but I'm a little hesitant.
Second, is grounding the vtcs a reasonable long term option? The car only has 65K on it and I want to use it for a long time. I wouldn't even consider doing the replacement work myself, but I could do the grounding. Again, I'm just wondering if it's really a good option, given the high cost of replacement/repair.
Originally Posted by 15yrslater
In keeping with the thread discussion, I'm 29, work in marketing, and live in Asheville, NC.
I've been driving a 93 GXE for over two years and just sold it with 231K on it, still running great. This is my first post (which is going to become more and more obvious as you read on), since I'm now the proud owner of a 93 SE Auto.
I'm trying to figure out how to ask a couple questions, but I can't start a new thread. I'll ask these questions here, so please point me in the right direction. (I've read through all the FAQs I could find)
My vtcs are ticking for about a minute or two on cold starts. Otherwise the car runs beautifully. First question: will it damage the engine at all to leave the vtcs as-is until I can do something about them? I'm desperately wanting to wind this thing out, but I'm a little hesitant.
Second, is grounding the vtcs a reasonable long term option? The car only has 65K on it and I want to use it for a long time. I wouldn't even consider doing the replacement work myself, but I could do the grounding. Again, I'm just wondering if it's really a good option, given the high cost of replacement/repair.
I've been driving a 93 GXE for over two years and just sold it with 231K on it, still running great. This is my first post (which is going to become more and more obvious as you read on), since I'm now the proud owner of a 93 SE Auto.
I'm trying to figure out how to ask a couple questions, but I can't start a new thread. I'll ask these questions here, so please point me in the right direction. (I've read through all the FAQs I could find)
My vtcs are ticking for about a minute or two on cold starts. Otherwise the car runs beautifully. First question: will it damage the engine at all to leave the vtcs as-is until I can do something about them? I'm desperately wanting to wind this thing out, but I'm a little hesitant.
Second, is grounding the vtcs a reasonable long term option? The car only has 65K on it and I want to use it for a long time. I wouldn't even consider doing the replacement work myself, but I could do the grounding. Again, I'm just wondering if it's really a good option, given the high cost of replacement/repair.
You need to meet a minimum post count before you can start a new thread - just keep looking thru the threads that others have created and contribute your knowledge on the subjects and you'll be able to create a thread in no time...
Originally Posted by 15yrslater
Knowledge... Right. 
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
We all start somewhere - you're already up to 2 and I think it takes 15???
btw, I love my new job
Now I see how all those guys w/10K posts do it!!!
Originally Posted by internetautomar
she postwhoring like Wayne pretty soon she'll be able to start her own threads 
pretty soon she'll be able to start her own threads 
Anyhoo,here is my story so to speak...
I work for a major porcelain tile manufacturer based in my little town[crossville tn.] http://www.crossvilleinc.com/
My wife and i have been married for 13 years and have 2 children,ages 12 and 11..
I work weekend shift in the distribution center[warehouse] high in the air most of time...
And of course....pics...
the work place...
I work for a major porcelain tile manufacturer based in my little town[crossville tn.] http://www.crossvilleinc.com/
My wife and i have been married for 13 years and have 2 children,ages 12 and 11..
I work weekend shift in the distribution center[warehouse] high in the air most of time...
And of course....pics...
the work place...
Last edited by Greeny; Feb 27, 2008 at 01:14 PM.
hrmm... glad ur not afraid of heights!!!
and i'd take pics of where I work..... but not sure how much they want the new guy taking pictures of the OIL and Natural Gas liquid pipelines that I am training to control......
and i'd take pics of where I work..... but not sure how much they want the new guy taking pictures of the OIL and Natural Gas liquid pipelines that I am training to control......