whats this thing 12 steps thing ive heard about?
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Hello, my name is Scott and I'm..... an SRT-4 owner. (In a monotone unisun from the group "Hi Scott"). Then a reassuring word from LSP "It's OK, we're all SRT-4 owners here, just tell us your story. No one will judge you".
Well, it all started innocently enough, or so I thought. I saw a poster for the new Dodge Charger. "Gee, it sure would be nice to own one of those", I thought to myself. Later that week I went on the Dodge website, just to look around. I figured no harm in looking, right? That's when I saw it, "SRT-4". It's unassuming little 'chick car' looks. Hmmm says I, SRT? What's that? <click> WOW, nice video. Viper SRT-10?, that's hardcore (and way too expensive). Charger SRT-8?, not out yet. Hmm, there it is again, SRT-4. That was my first 'binge'. I spent hours perusing the specs, then onto some general web searches. Within a day or two, I found my mind wandering back to my little browse through the SRT page. The next thing I knew, I was back on the site! I'm not even sure how I got there, but now I found myself reading every bit of info I could all over again. My little problem started to interfere with my work, so I took a few days off. That's when things got worse....
Before I knew it I was at a Dodge dealership. I was on a mission, and nothing could stop me now. "May I help you", it was a salesman. Could I just tell him why I was there? "I've been thinking about the new Charger R/T" I said. (yeah, just a little social driving, nothing wrong with that). As he lead me toward the Chargers, there it was, a little white SRT-4! "What's this one", I asked (as if I didn't know). "That's the SRT-4, it's an '05 though, last year for them". (LAST YEAR for them!!! I was trying desperately to hide my panic. Stay calm now) "Would it be OK to test drive that too?" I asked, tension in my voice. "Just to have something to compare to". (Good save, don't act desperate). "Sure" he said, "but that's the last one we have, so I hope you like the color". (white, doesn't attract too much attention, I thought. It's not like I searched the inventory of every Dodge dealer in southern MA and you were the only one that had it in white, or anything like that). "White's not bad", I said.
The next day I was driving it home. "Gas?, I just got gas this morning. Damn, time for an oil change too" My driving was spiraling out of control. The only thing that got me back to work was the 50 min. ride in.... and knowing I'd get the 50 min. ride back home. Maybe there'll be traffic!
Something had to be done. I knew I had two choices; 1) Check myself in to the 'Betty Dodge' clinic. or 2) Find a group of people with the same problem I have.
Since the 12 steps here sounded more palatable (Step 1: Borla exhaust. Step 2: BOV. Step 3: Shorty intake. etc.), I decided to give this a try. It feels better to get it off my chest, and I will keep coming back for support. Thank you all for the coffee.
Hello, my name is Scott and I'm..... an SRT-4 owner. (In a monotone unisun from the group "Hi Scott"). Then a reassuring word from LSP "It's OK, we're all SRT-4 owners here, just tell us your story. No one will judge you".
Well, it all started innocently enough, or so I thought. I saw a poster for the new Dodge Charger. "Gee, it sure would be nice to own one of those", I thought to myself. Later that week I went on the Dodge website, just to look around. I figured no harm in looking, right? That's when I saw it, "SRT-4". It's unassuming little 'chick car' looks. Hmmm says I, SRT? What's that? <click> WOW, nice video. Viper SRT-10?, that's hardcore (and way too expensive). Charger SRT-8?, not out yet. Hmm, there it is again, SRT-4. That was my first 'binge'. I spent hours perusing the specs, then onto some general web searches. Within a day or two, I found my mind wandering back to my little browse through the SRT page. The next thing I knew, I was back on the site! I'm not even sure how I got there, but now I found myself reading every bit of info I could all over again. My little problem started to interfere with my work, so I took a few days off. That's when things got worse....
Before I knew it I was at a Dodge dealership. I was on a mission, and nothing could stop me now. "May I help you", it was a salesman. Could I just tell him why I was there? "I've been thinking about the new Charger R/T" I said. (yeah, just a little social driving, nothing wrong with that). As he lead me toward the Chargers, there it was, a little white SRT-4! "What's this one", I asked (as if I didn't know). "That's the SRT-4, it's an '05 though, last year for them". (LAST YEAR for them!!! I was trying desperately to hide my panic. Stay calm now) "Would it be OK to test drive that too?" I asked, tension in my voice. "Just to have something to compare to". (Good save, don't act desperate). "Sure" he said, "but that's the last one we have, so I hope you like the color". (white, doesn't attract too much attention, I thought. It's not like I searched the inventory of every Dodge dealer in southern MA and you were the only one that had it in white, or anything like that). "White's not bad", I said.
The next day I was driving it home. "Gas?, I just got gas this morning. Damn, time for an oil change too" My driving was spiraling out of control. The only thing that got me back to work was the 50 min. ride in.... and knowing I'd get the 50 min. ride back home. Maybe there'll be traffic!
Something had to be done. I knew I had two choices; 1) Check myself in to the 'Betty Dodge' clinic. or 2) Find a group of people with the same problem I have.
Since the 12 steps here sounded more palatable (Step 1: Borla exhaust. Step 2: BOV. Step 3: Shorty intake. etc.), I decided to give this a try. It feels better to get it off my chest, and I will keep coming back for support. Thank you all for the coffee.
sure, heres one place^
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RE: whats this thing 12 steps thing ive heard about?
The 12 Step Program originated with Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1930's and has since been adopted by other groups such as drug users and gamblers and even overeaters!!!
Today, it's sometimes used as a term for a methodical and practical approach to a problem....in this case, increasing the performance of your vehicle....
Dusty
Today, it's sometimes used as a term for a methodical and practical approach to a problem....in this case, increasing the performance of your vehicle....
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sounds like you googled it. CHEATER!!! I still win.
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R.I.P. Dusty (Retired Moderator
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RE: whats this thing 12 steps thing ive heard about?
No cheating here, personal experience. I went thru voluntary rehab at Wilford Hall Med Center at Lackland AFB after I got back from Vietnam.........those famous meetings are mandatory every night of the week, BTW.
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