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We should keep IHOP on tues. but switch restaraunts every thursday.
1. to keep it interesting.
2. to go on cruises to different locales. I still want to get a bunch of us up on sugarloaf mountain for some touge!
1. to keep it interesting.
2. to go on cruises to different locales. I still want to get a bunch of us up on sugarloaf mountain for some touge!
#1007
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Originally Posted by f1blueRx7
It's still better (imo) to get back over here when traffic is bad.
Arundel mills is right ON 295 tho, so that shouldn't be that bad for you guys.
Arundel mills is right ON 295 tho, so that shouldn't be that bad for you guys.
#1008
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Originally Posted by Rousuke91t
We should keep IHOP on tues. but switch restaraunts every thursday.
1. to keep it interesting.
2. to go on cruises to different locales. I still want to get a bunch of us up on sugarloaf mountain for some touge!
1. to keep it interesting.
2. to go on cruises to different locales. I still want to get a bunch of us up on sugarloaf mountain for some touge!
#1009
Attack Gas Station!!!!
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Originally Posted by AkumaKuruma
ANYthing in the columbia/annapolis line is all about an hour from rockville
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Originally Posted by YF19
glen burnie is definitely not 40minutes. from columbia
for the shop, i usually take 695 to 70 to 94 to 108... that takes about 30-35min.
suds
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Originally Posted by sudseh
no way dude, i get down to where the shop is in 30-40min~ i'm 10-20min north of columbia.
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#1013
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Originally Posted by AkumaKuruma
you gotta be flooring it cuz it takes me almost 50 minutes to get to columbia averaging 70 the whole way.
-Myk
(I don't think my times really count though ... I was mad when my dad's governer chip kicked in at 106...)
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Originally Posted by AkumaKuruma
you gotta be flooring it cuz it takes me almost 50 minutes to get to columbia averaging 70 the whole way.
*curious since there are many diff ways of going*
#1018
Originally Posted by Tofuball
Hey, do you guys think I should start a garage? I mean, go out and hire other mechanics and actually rent out a gas station?
And it's all about location location location.
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Originally Posted by Tofuball
Hey, do you guys think I should start a garage? I mean, go out and hire other mechanics and actually rent out a gas station?
i think it would be ain interresting idea overall but like the others said, it all comes down to money, location, and putting up with the ricers.
as long as theres an open bay for us to work on our cars we'll help support it :-p
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it all comes down to money, location, and putting up with the ricers
It's really weird. As a owner of one of a shop, you almost have to focus on the business end, and let the mechanics do the technical work. There will be some time left do the work, but not enough.
Then, you always have the 'surprises'. ie, someone brings in a 240sx for an engine swap, then the car won't start. After weeks of spending time on it (for free no less, because you really don't have it in your heart to charge the extra 40hours that went into figuring it out), it turns out to be a rusted, clogged fule tank, which has nothing to do with the engine swap. Or you can be a mean bastard and just charge the money.
YF19 hits it on the spot. While you might open a wankle shop, you will always end up working on other cars. Even if you opened up a general shop, would you really want to work on making a Hyundai elantra to pump out 500 horse power? You might get it work, but the guilt that the engine could blow even after you tried your best... the guilt, and the fact that it will never be the last time you'll see that car. My friend owns a shop, and I told him to start to not take in those cars any more... even if there are no jobs coming in.
Jeeze, I sound negative...
If you really want to do this, yes the capital will be the issue. For one, you'll probably need tool. You probably have a bunch right now, but I gurantee you'll need more, and there will be the cost of moving into a new place. Such as security deposits (rent, utlities, etc), and maybe some money for home depot to setup the place. You might want a lift etc. Sooo....
The suggestion would be to start (assuming you have a garage at home) at home. Build up a customer base, and reputation for good work (for PAID work, so people will expect to pay you, hehe), save some money then venture out. or you could get some small buisiness financing to get started, it wouldn't be extraordinary in payments, and if you setup a lease so that they give you the first 2 -3 months to setup, then it wouln't be too hard. The only thing with financing is that you are taking a leap, and are some what commited.
As for the RX7 customer base... I think that it will be hard to just focus 100% on RX7's, but I don't think you'll have a hard time with other cars. With that said, as long as you didn't try to focus 100% on rx7's only, then I think that as long as you provide a good service, people will always bring their cars to you. For example, if someone has an RX7, they usually have a communter car. Well, if they need brakes on that, they will bring it to you also, because they trust you. etc.
On a final note... You should put up your shop next to where ever Peter Ferrel is moving to in Fredrick. If you do, I'll be your customer too!
#1022
Jesus is the Messiah
Dude, I dont mind putting up with ricers. But you guys should know, I work on piston cars as well :-p Idealy, It is going to be a gasstation/garage type setup at the start, and I will rent that. If that works out, I might buy a shop and have a preformance parts section and a large backyard with junked RX-7s