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EubeenHadd's "Student loans and Car payments" Build thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by EubeenHadd, Jun 21, 2017.

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  1. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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    EubeenHadd

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    EubeenHadd [OP] Bit of a derp

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    The way I bought it:[​IMG] [​IMG]

    2017 DCSB OR 6MT, purchased for far too much money on Memorial Day (5/29/2017).
    No options.
    Extras: Predator tube steps, weather protection package, a couple others i'm forgetting which aren't super important.
    Mechanical mods:
    Bone stock mechanically
    Interior mods:
    GoPro for dash cam duty
    Cosmetics:
    Debadged, Plastidip grille
    255/85R16 Mastercraft Courser CXT's.

    Stage 0: Free/cheap cosmetic and functional improvements for basic offroading/driving as neccesary/things break.
    Lots of stuff listed here.
    Fluid Film Undercarriage before salt.
    Diff breather mod
    Plastidip Grille(Done!), bumper covers(HAHAHAHA), tailgate(?)
    Rear bumper to replace fucked stock one
    Mud Flaps (Rokblokz)
    Bolt on rock sliders
    Dynamat

    Stage 1:
    Onboard air tank/rollbar
    Full front/transmission/TCase/Fuel tank/LCA/Diff skids

    Edit 07/14/2017: Actual update of truck exterior, plastidipped grille
    Edit 11/03/2017: Changed priorities, refined plans.
    Edit 11/30/2017: Changed priorities, refined plans. Again.
    Edit 1/26/19: fuck stages, go wheel.
     
    Last edited: Jan 26, 2019
    EubeenHadd, Jun 21, 2017
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  2. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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    EubeenHadd

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    EubeenHadd [OP] Bit of a derp

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    Coming soonish. I need to get off work first, but I've posted a couple in the new members area if you're impatient as I am. :D
     
    EubeenHadd, Jun 21, 2017
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  3. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    And here I came looking for relatively cheap mods by a broke guy... ive got car payments, student loans, and stuck on an E-3's pay.
     
    Wiggleattack, Jun 21, 2017
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  4. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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  5. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    EubeenHadd

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    EubeenHadd [OP] Bit of a derp

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    Don't worry, as I do mods for the first few months, it'll be super cheap/free stuff. Thankfully, I'll be debt free in a few years and can actually start spending buttloads of money on my rig then. Keep an eye out, I should be doing updates at least weekly!
     
    EubeenHadd, Jun 21, 2017
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  6. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    Wiggleattack

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    If you don't mind me asking, what do you do?
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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    EubeenHadd

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    EubeenHadd [OP] Bit of a derp

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    Mechanical Engineer at the local fab shop, mostly stainless tanks and the like. I'm a bum in my off time, since I wrecked my Ninja all I've got to do is truck stuff, which costs money lol.
     
    EubeenHadd, Jun 21, 2017
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  8. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    There we go, that's how you afford everything lol. Once im out and start using me degree, ill be in a much better place and so will my truck!
     
    Wiggleattack, Jun 21, 2017
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  9. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:56 AM
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    Yup, all it takes is years of paying to work hard for a piece of paper that feels worthless... until the first paycheck. Can't wait to start on the expensive stuff, at the moment it really is gonna be like $20 at autozone type mods.
     
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  10. Jun 21, 2017 at 1:55 PM
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    EubeenHadd

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    Also, I just noticed this is in the wrong section. How can I move this to the 3rd gen Build-Ups section?
     
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  11. Jun 21, 2017 at 1:59 PM
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    Start a conversation with a mod and provide a link to the thread and they can get it moved for you.
     
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  12. Jun 21, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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    Bro, there is always time to pay back student loans, you need your truck at Stage 5 like yesterday :bananadance::bananadance::bananadance:

    Let me know if you need any Bro financing advice.
     
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  13. Jun 21, 2017 at 2:28 PM
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    I'm currently a computer engineering student in New York tell me how was it in college as a mechanical engineering student, I've heard scary shit
     
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  14. Jun 21, 2017 at 2:36 PM
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    Super tough, especially junior year. I graduated at a 2.5 GPA only because of professors pitying me and other students helping me. Heat transfer concepts especially were tough. Lots of all-nighters, and more than a few projects that were finished 10 minutes before they were due. I had one Finite Element Analysis project that was literally 4600+ lines of code in one weekend. I love having done it though, it gives me so much insight into how the world works, especially in cars which is what got me into engineering in the first place. The real world is easier than school, especially because you get a paycheck at the end. Worthwhile? Ask me in 5 years when I've mostly paid my loans.
     
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    Keep your head up man the degree is gonna pay off, theres job oppurtunities everywhere for you
     
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  16. Jun 21, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    [​IMG]

    Got a couple packages in the mail today. Going to install on the weekend of the 4th with my buddy, and enjoy some SC Booze while we're at it.

    Also updated OP with pictures of truck.
     
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  17. Jun 24, 2017 at 8:31 AM
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    EubeenHadd

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    EubeenHadd [OP] Bit of a derp

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    Installed my low pro no drill front plate mount from @ACEkraut. Went on super easy in about 5 minutes, and now I'm legal!

    Before:[​IMG]

    After:
    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Jun 25, 2017 at 5:04 AM
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    Looks great. Thanks for letting me contribute to the beginning stages of a modification addiction!
     
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  19. Jun 29, 2017 at 10:42 AM
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    EubeenHadd

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    Note to self: Relentless sliders, standard, powdercoated. Also antenna/flag mounts

    Also: 255/85/16's aka 33x10's on 16's
     
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  20. Jul 14, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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    [​IMG]

    Something I've been working on at work, I might be getting cheap(er) frame sliders than 950 shipped...
     
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