Notices
RX-8 Discussion General discussion about the RX-8 that doesn't fit in one of the specialty forums.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD
View Poll Results: what should do?
put all the money into a savings account
63
41.18%
spend half, and then put the other half into savings
60
39.22%
spend it all on things like wheels, springs, shocks, flywheel, etc.
30
19.61%
Voters: 153. You may not vote on this poll

sooo, i got paid, a lot

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 07:41 PM
  #51  
Jedi54's Avatar
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 22,638
Likes: 3,504
From: The Dark Side
holy **** Chet, sorry to hear about the accident. Are you rehabbing in order to be able to run / jump as you could before the accident? Worker's comp should cover rehab...

As for the $2,000. Hmm.... putting aside the 'bankers' hat for a minute, I say spend some of it on yourself / your car. you've been through an ordeal and if you can't spoil yourself for it, who can???
If you don't have intake / exhaust, that might be somethign to look into. If you do, I completely agree that Koni's + springs are a good idea. Throw in some sway bars and you're SET!

(plus you'll have money left over)
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 08:12 PM
  #52  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
Originally Posted by Jedi54
holy **** Chet, sorry to hear about the accident. Are you rehabbing in order to be able to run / jump as you could before the accident? Worker's comp should cover rehab...

As for the $2,000. Hmm.... putting aside the 'bankers' hat for a minute, I say spend some of it on yourself / your car. you've been through an ordeal and if you can't spoil yourself for it, who can???
If you don't have intake / exhaust, that might be somethign to look into. If you do, I completely agree that Koni's + springs are a good idea. Throw in some sway bars and you're SET!

(plus you'll have money left over)
i was in rehab for a while, but it didnt help much. but thanks

but i have found some pretty good deals on the koni's/tein S's/progress sways which would be $1037 altogether. but i have been thinking about the wheel/tire combo because this will be the only time i have this cash together, and i could get the other parts during the next couple months.
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 08:23 PM
  #53  
BlueRenesis82's Avatar
Registered Tracker
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,295
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Roth IRA, by the time that you are ready to retire that would be almost 100k
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 08:40 PM
  #54  
rglbegl's Avatar
Baned
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,534
Likes: 2
From: By a lake
Originally Posted by mysql101
My only advice is to not ask me for financial help.
Best advice in this thread.
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:31 PM
  #55  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
so what do you think, wheels/tires (18x9.5 RPF1 with 275/35/18 Toyo T1R) or the shocks/springs/sways + other stuff?
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:40 PM
  #56  
shinka213's Avatar
Pettit fangurl <3
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,386
Likes: 0
From: Aston, PA
chet
i dont know much about your workmans comp case...and didnt really read the whole thread...but thought that 2k is not a lot for what you described....

does accepting this check mean that you wont receive any more funds?
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:41 PM
  #57  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
i think that 2k is all im getting besides what they paid me for the time off pay, and hospital bills
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:44 PM
  #58  
ToothFairy's Avatar
girls have sticks too
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
chet, take a nice vacation somewhere sunny and warm
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:45 PM
  #59  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
i am, in feb, to hawaii, to visit kane
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:46 PM
  #60  
shinka213's Avatar
Pettit fangurl <3
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 5,386
Likes: 0
From: Aston, PA
Originally Posted by chetrickerman
i think that 2k is all im getting besides what they paid me for the time off pay, and hospital bills
do you think thats adequate?
doesnt seem like enough for pain and suffering...
whats your take on it?

did you need a lawyer?
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:46 PM
  #61  
ToothFairy's Avatar
girls have sticks too
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Originally Posted by chetrickerman
i am, in feb, to hawaii, to visit kane
oh nice! I was going to recommend southern california, but Hawaii pretty much pwns
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:49 PM
  #62  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
Originally Posted by shinka213
do you think thats adequate?
doesnt seem like enough for pain and suffering...
whats your take on it?

did you need a lawyer?
i talked to a lawyer, because i was disqualified from the Army for this, but as it turns out, the workers comp is a 0 liability coverage type thing, so i cant sue. sure i would like more, but i think 2 grand is pretty good for just popping up out of no where.
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:50 PM
  #63  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
Originally Posted by ToothFairy
oh nice! I was going to recommend southern california, but Hawaii pretty much pwns
to see you?
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:51 PM
  #64  
ToothFairy's Avatar
girls have sticks too
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
you know it!
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:51 PM
  #65  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
Originally Posted by abbid
Vegas..

that 2k can turn into 20k or .20

give it a shot
i dont like gambling with money. i dont like to take the chance of loosing my money or gaining it.
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:51 PM
  #66  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
Originally Posted by ToothFairy
you know it!
well in that case, im on my way
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:56 PM
  #67  
ToothFairy's Avatar
girls have sticks too
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
well if you are ever in socal, I can totally host you!
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:56 PM
  #68  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
thats a deal
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:59 PM
  #69  
RedefineRX8's Avatar
Super-impreza!
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 746
Likes: 0
From: SoCal/NY
i opened this thread expecting to see something around the lines of, "I just got 20k" but I suppose given the circumstances 2k is ok to get out of the blue. It really depends on your personal financial situation, but I'd spend half.
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:02 PM
  #70  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
my finances are pretty secure right now, so i can blow it all, which leads me to this question again:

so what do you think, wheels/tires (18x9.5 RPF1 with 275/35/18 Toyo T1R) or the shocks/springs/sways + other stuff?
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:04 PM
  #71  
RedefineRX8's Avatar
Super-impreza!
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 746
Likes: 0
From: SoCal/NY
If your suspension is still stock, go with suspension first. Are you oppossed to coilovers? You could pick up the tien basics and some sways, then maybe even have enough money left over for some new rubber.
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:08 PM
  #72  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
hmm, i will go google them.
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:09 PM
  #73  
chetrickerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,643
Likes: 0
From: Waukesha Wisconsin
so far they are only 650
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:18 PM
  #74  
Kane's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,364
Likes: 44
From: PCB
Originally Posted by chetrickerman
i am, in feb, to hawaii, to visit kane
It will be warm!

Fast cars, hot chicks, surfing, diving..... mmmmmmm Hawaii!!!!!
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:19 PM
  #75  
Kane's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,364
Likes: 44
From: PCB
I like the Basics - I didn't get them; but they were high on the list.
Reply


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:33 PM.