then, and now

[usmcgunner]

This is what my car looked like the day I brought it home, for the first time in 2005:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/usmcgunner27/Merkur.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/usmcgunner27/media/Merkur.jpg.html)

A little elbow grease, a few days later:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/usmcgunner27/Cleanasawhistle.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/usmcgunner27/media/Cleanasawhistle.jpg.html)


...and what it looks like today:
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/usmcgunner27/Snapbucket/DB517FC5-orig_zps14c7c90e.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/usmcgunner27/media/Snapbucket/DB517FC5-orig_zps14c7c90e.jpg.html)

[RoadconeTuning]

other than the spoiler... you've made it worse in my opinion...

[Shane361]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h158/shane361/1175456_729832527046203_472360751_n.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/shane361/media/1175456_729832527046203_472360751_n.jpg.html)

[BIRDMAN]

So I see that you added a front bumper (that seems to be sagging down in the front), side moldings and flares, and rear bumper...but why are they purple-ish when the rest of the car is mostly red?

[usmcgunner]

So I see that you added a front bumper (that seems to be sagging down in the front), side moldings and flares, and rear bumper...but why are they purple-ish when the rest of the car is mostly red?

Rear bumper is stock. Front is getting replaced, the purplish is really burgundy. The lower half of the car is getting repainted the same color as the upper half. Arches might go red, or black, dont know yet.

[ElecTech]

So I see that you added a front bumper (that seems to be sagging down in the front), side moldings and flares, and rear bumper...but why are they purple-ish when the rest of the car is mostly red?

That's a Cosworth kit...hater.

[BIRDMAN]

That's a Cosworth kit...hater.

So does that make it a two-toned Merkworth?

[ElecTech]

So does that make it a two-toned Merkworth?

Sure, why not.

[schardbody]

Good thing its fast cause it damn sure ain't pretty!

[BIRDMAN]

Good thing its fast cause it damn sure ain't pretty!

By that logic, you could have that cavalier and have fast AND pretty. lol

[schardbody]

By that logic, you could have that cavalier and have fast AND pretty. lol

No logic up in here!

[Matts94Z28]

Merkur vs. M3 is needed. I'd like to see this (lack of) race.

[BIRDMAN]

Merkur vs. M3 is needed. I'd like to see this (lack of) race.

My shit is ugly and slow.

[GreebeanZ28]

My shit is ugly and slow.
Well uh, should be a good run.

Miker in the meekurrrr vs m3?

[BIRDMAN]

Well uh, should be a good run.

Miker in the meekurrrr vs m3?

I don't race non-name brands.

[GreebeanZ28]

Scurrrrred.

[BIRDMAN]

Scurrrrred.

http://i.imgur.com/9W0oMTK.jpg

[MonteC]

We all march to the beat of a different drum. If it makes you happy, do your thing.


I just spent 500 dollars modding and fixing a 91 accord. Craziness.

[ShawnBoyMoody]

I bet the Merkur would run the BMW slap over in a straight line, which is really all that matters. I dont know why yall give him such a hard time.

[BIRDMAN]

Damn you Matt.

[schardbody]

I bet the Merkur would run the BMW slap over in a straight line, which is really all that matters. I dont know why yall give him such a hard time.

Just because he lets us. I have nothing against merkurs and its probably faster than my truck.

[blkscls1z]

I dont know why yall give him such a hard time.

1. SCGearheads
2. His good buddy hacking the site and accusing one of us of doing it.
2. Really only joined to sell used heaps.
3. Acts like his car is something supa special, fast & cool & if you disagree you are a jealous hater.

[usmcgunner]

1. SCGearheads
2. His good buddy hacking the site and accusing one of us of doing it.
2. Really only joined to sell used heaps.
3. Acts like his car is something supa special, fast & cool & if you disagree you are a jealous hater.

1. No longer part of, Gearheads dont exist
2. When was last time I posted any "used heaps"? and when I did post, it was a "heap" that generated alot of interest.
2. again, since there are not 1, but 2 #2's he's not my good buddy, and never pointed fingers, just suggested that it could have been anyone.
3. I act just like every other car enthusiest, like MonteC said, everyone walks to a different beat. I'm really no different than you, I just express it more.

to go back to #2.2 I've heard of many other times in the past, from members on here, that carolina horsepower has had problems like that in the past, way before scgearheads existed. Regardless, there is nothing that can be done about it, now, whats done is done, right. can we pick up the pieces and move on?

[GreebeanZ28]

I bet the Merkur would run the BMW slap over in a straight line, which is really all that matters. I dont know why yall give him such a hard time.

Only one way to find out!

[ShawnBoyMoody]

I've met him and he seems like a decent guy. Definitely a true car guy and if nothing else is fiercely loyal to his brand. Im sure alot of boring ass cars come trough his stealership but he only seems to post up the ones somebody here might be interested in, so no real harm there. He also made Matt a good dealsl on his Dmax. Then there is the scgearheads thing which is a legitimate gripe but damn. I actually dig the car and what he's done with it. Its a unique vehicle from the best time in American history (the 80's) (IMO) and he seems to really dig it so I say live and let live. Hes a shit ton better than say nordicmist or namewastaken lol.

[ShawnBoyMoody]

Only one way to find out!

Challenge!

[ForceFed4g63]

I've met him and he seems like a decent guy. Definitely a true car guy and if nothing else is fiercely loyal to his brand. Im sure alot of boring ass cars come trough his stealership but he only seems to post up the ones somebody here might be interested in, so no real harm there. He also made Matt a good dealsl on his Dmax. Then there is the scgearheads thing which is a legitimate gripe but damn. I actually dig the car and what he's done with it. Its a unique vehicle from the best time in American history (the 80's) (IMO) and he seems to really dig it so I say live and let live. Hes a shit ton better than say nordicmist or namewastaken lol.

True (except for the 80's part gawwwdddd). I think the biggest part was when he first got on here he had super thin skin so he was an easy target.

[schardbody]

True (except for the 80's part gawwwdddd). I think the biggest part was when he first got on here he had super thin skin so he was an easy target.

Yahtzee

[blkscls1z]

1. No longer part of, Gearheads dont exist
2. When was last time I posted any "used heaps"? and when I did post, it was a "heap" that generated alot of interest.
2. again, since there are not 1, but 2 #2's he's not my good buddy, and never pointed fingers, just suggested that it could have been anyone.
3. I act just like every other car enthusiest, like MonteC said, everyone walks to a different beat. I'm really no different than you, I just express it more.

to go back to #2.2 I've heard of many other times in the past, from members on here, that carolina horsepower has had problems like that in the past, way before scgearheads existed. Regardless, there is nothing that can be done about it, now, whats done is done, right. can we pick up the pieces and move on?

1. Well isn't that unfortunate. :applaud:
2. You pretty much quit posting, so that's why, but let's not forget this little gem.

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14984

2. I'm not going to waste my time digging up the post, but you fiercely defended your "good friend" Corey and don't even act like your accusation was merely a suggestion. :roll:

3. I guess ricers act like every other car enthusiAst also. You seem to think anyone who drives a common sports car is just another sheep in the crowd and you are some rare diamond that is something special.

2.2 Still trying to defend your hacker buddy. Just stop.

Yeah, pick up the pieces, so you can start selling used heaps on here again and keep trying to convince us that your Merkur is really awesome and we are all lame. No Sir.

[usmcgunner]

1. Well isn't that unfortunate. :applaud:
2. You pretty much quit posting, so that's why, but let's not forget this little gem.

http://www.carolinahorsepower.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14984

2. I'm not going to waste my time digging up the post, but you fiercely defended your "good friend" Corey and don't even act like your accusation was merely a suggestion. :roll:

3. I guess ricers act like every other car enthusiAst also. You seem to think anyone who drives a common sports car is just another sheep in the crowd and you are some rare diamond that is something special.

2.2 Still trying to defend your hacker buddy. Just stop.

Yeah, pick up the pieces, so you can start selling used heaps on here again and keep trying to convince us that your Merkur is really awesome and we are all lame. No Sir.


No ricer here, so you got that wrong, not defending anyone, it could have been anyone, including anyone from gearheads, i'm done selling "heaps" on here. I'm sorry for seeling Matt a heap, and MonteC's brother a heap, and sorry for being honest about that heap of a corvette. I'm really not trying to convince you of anything, but expressing my like for my car. Sorry it made you feel like I was pushing it on you, and never said anything about anyone being lame. As a matter of fact, the ones that I have actually met on here, turned out pretty damn cool.

[Matts94Z28]

Just sayin'... I love my truck. No one in their right mind would have given me what they did on trade in. Hell, Ravenel Ford wanted to give me 2.5k less a year and a half prior. Matt also came down 3k on the price of the truck before I even made it into his office.

I think the car would look leaps and bounds better without that burgundy bottom half.

I'd also like to see the M3 vs. Merkuuuuur.

[usmcgunner]

Just sayin'... I love my truck. No one in their right mind would have given me what they did on trade in. Hell, Ravenel Ford wanted to give me 2.5k less a year and a half prior. Matt also came down 3k on the price of the truck before I even made it into his office.

I think the car would look leaps and bounds better without that burgundy bottom half.

I'd also like to see the M3 vs. Merkuuuuur.

Win or lose, i'm always down for a race. I wont ever know where I stand, if I dont. Maybe a loss would shut me up.

[///Mcompact]

1. Can you expand on what happened to SCGearheads? I see that you called Justin a Douche.

2. I think the Merkur looked better stock (if that's what the first photo was)...and I'm not saying that to be mean. Foxbody GTs look great stock...no mods/wheels needed.

3. Neal needs to stop stealing my thoughts!

4. The Tags are unreal. :hysterical:

[chrisheltra]

I've met him and he seems like a decent guy. Definitely a true car guy and if nothing else is fiercely loyal to his brand. Im sure alot of boring ass cars come trough his stealership but he only seems to post up the ones somebody here might be interested in, so no real harm there. He also made Matt a good dealsl on his Dmax. Then there is the scgearheads thing which is a legitimate gripe but damn. I actually dig the car and what he's done with it. Its a unique vehicle from the best time in American history (the 80's) (IMO) and he seems to really dig it so I say live and let live. Hes a shit ton better than say nordicmist or namewastaken lol.

80's? Pffft

[BIRDMAN]

Go figure when I had the Corvette, no one challenged me to a race except Justin (who sprayed his car to death to do it lol jk) and Miker, but as soon as I get an old slow M3 that was never meant to be a straight line car, I get rolodexed into racing a Merkrat.

That said, I'm down. Maybe Justin can hook me up with a bottle of nawz since I'm down probably 60hp to the sooper customized 80s road rocket.

I'm not trying to hate on you btw, Matt. I just think the car looks like shit now, like a foxbody, cosworth, and civic gave birth to a demon spawn reject. That's just my worthless opinion though. I got tons of flack for my Z06 cause of grand sport stripes, Lemans gas cap, and flush exposed headlights. Just nature of the game I guess. As long as you like it (which we already know you do so so much) then that's what matters of course. And good job hooking up Matt S. and Montec's brother.

[blkscls1z]

No ricer here, so you got that wrong, not defending anyone, it could have been anyone, including anyone from gearheads, i'm done selling "heaps" on here. I'm sorry for seeling Matt a heap, and MonteC's brother a heap, and sorry for being honest about that heap of a corvette. I'm really not trying to convince you of anything, but expressing my like for my car. Sorry it made you feel like I was pushing it on you, and never said anything about anyone being lame. As a matter of fact, the ones that I have actually met on here, turned out pretty damn cool.

So you sell a couple cars to people on here for a good deal. You gotta get your foot in the door and gain people's trust somehow.

[usmcgunner]

[QUOTE=///Mcompact;233775]1. Can you expand on what happened to SCGearheads? I see that you called Justin a Douche. QUOTE]


I'm not going into detail, we just didnt see eye to eye on a few important things. I think you all scared him, so since our "call out" he went into his shell, and lost interest in cars, it seems.
I kept the forum moving, and kept on with meetings, and get togethers, but he, as the founder saw me as a threat, to take over the "crew".
He also lied about me to a few people, that knew it was a lie. So in the end, he lost some friends, and his forum/ crew

[snakeplissken]

We all march to the beat of a different drum. If it makes you happy, do your thing.



Did you march in the parade a few weeks ago?

Not that there's anything wrong with having Pride, of course.



I'd also like to see the M3 vs. Merkuuuuur.

:orly:

[BIRDMAN]

:orly:

Tell me about yours! Since given your other awesome cars, I'm sure the Bimmer is pretty nice/fast. :bigthumb:

[MonteC]

Did you march in the parade a few weeks ago?

Not that there's anything wrong with having Pride, of course.

Sorry something came up, I feel bad having you save me a spot and all! :finger:

[AverageJoe]

Go figure when I had the Corvette, no one challenged me to a race except Justin (who sprayed his car to death to do it lol jk) and Miker, but as soon as I get an old slow M3 that was never meant to be a straight line car, I get rolodexed into racing a Merkrat.

That said, I'm down. Maybe Justin can hook me up with a bottle of nawz since I'm down probably 60hp to the sooper customized 80s road rocket.

I'm not trying to hate on you btw, Matt. I just think the car looks like shit now, like a foxbody, cosworth, and civic gave birth to a demon spawn reject. That's just my worthless opinion though. I got tons of flack for my Z06 cause of grand sport stripes, Lemans gas cap, and flush exposed headlights. Just nature of the game I guess. As long as you like it (which we already know you do so so much) then that's what matters of course. And good job hooking up Matt S. and Montec's brother.

That WAS the most gawd awful ugly Z I have ever seen...

[BIRDMAN]

That WAS the most gawd awful ugly Z I have ever seen...

lol I bet you'd rather have a cavalier! :finger:

[AverageJoe]

lol I bet you'd rather have a cavalier! :finger:

Hey, it's a SUNFIRE dammit!