Long sob story about me being a recovering alcoholic and drug

gaming is an excellent time sink i've found

Buy a civic strip it down and install a roll cage in it . Bam race car plus parts are cheap when they will break

>>16840322
Better yet if you prefer racing over cars you will have more fun with go karts

>>16840317

Not looking for a time sink per say... looking for a time and money sink. I opened a bank account, and every time I think I can "score" (got off work early, have a day off, wife out of town) I have to put the equivalent amount of money I would have spent, into the account. This is one of the main reasons I havent jumped on Bow hunting as even being a gear queer, its not expensive. If I volunteer for WW, I will make donations every time I want to cheat.

I cant be in the house reguardless of my decision. Sitting idle is begging to relapse

>>16840331
I sadly wouldnt come close to fitting in a kart. It was one of my first ideas actually but I quickly realised it wasnt practical

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>>16840292
What state are you in if you don't mind me asking?

Anyway a Miata or Civic hatch is a great idea.

Track Days are reasonably priced but they are stupid fun.

>>16840356

Im in Illinois near Chicago, and Blackhawk Farm is less than an hour away. There are also Chicagoland Motor Speedway weekends, and a bit farther out are Brainerd International, Indianapolis, and a few other tracks in that 8-12 hour circle

>>16840340
If you're looking to throw bits of cash at a car, buy cheap and build it up bit by bit. Don't just go for a boring ass civic (unless you want to). Get something special, something you'll be more likely to hold your money for.

>>16840437

I had that idea, but I am worried about getting in over my head. But a Corvette C5 being 16k before anything else, might be special, but it is rough on the budget. Im realistic and know things are going to break, and chances are good I am going to hit something at some point. With a C5, I cant really afford to fix it for weeks/months at a time. At least with a Boxster/240, that payoff comes quicker.

I know myself, and the cheap quick high will almost always win over the longer more rewarding outcome. (race in 2 weeks, or race in 6 months. Drink tonight or get divorced in 6 months, sort of thing)

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btw car porn for bumps

>>16840495
C4 Corvettes are even cheaper. Look into f bodies too, they're cheap and they'll always keep you busy. I'm assuming you'll be working on whatever car yourself? That'll keep you busy and with an old car there's plenty of cheap, minor repairs you can make (broken center console, bit of rust, etc)

>>16840401
cool

dont listen to this anon >>16840437

its possible to have plenty of fun with a civic.

When people think of civics and fun they often think about shitty bodykits and such but read this article and tell me they still don't look fun as shit.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/12/akaishi-special-the-joy-of-honda/

and this

http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/12/love-civic/

I say this as someone who currently owns a RWD sports car.

if you want to throw handfuls of money at something that probably doesnt really need it but you love it too much to stop; get an e46 m3 or an e39 m5

>>16840401
Here are some cars I found on craigslist. I dont know your budget but w/e


>JDM '88 Honda Civic EF
>40k miles
>$7k obo
not sure if you want something RHD but could be cool regardless
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/6041849931.html

>'98 Honda Civic Ex
>145k miles
>$3500 obo
probably the perfect car to gut and swap in a k20 into.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/6021750569.html

>'90 Mazda Miata
>Pretty much a fully built track ready race car
>comes with a trailer
>$14k obo
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/6042243271.html

>'91 Mazda Miata
>79k miles
>OEM Hardtop
>2 owners
>$8500 obo
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/6043133902.html

>'91 Mazda Miata
>176k miles
>$3900 obo
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/6023194202.html

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>>16840292
Boxsters are great on the track, and there's a solid aftermarket dedicated to Spec Boxster racing

Chassis is far more stiff than a Miata to start off with, and all you need to be quick on a track to start off is a set of nice tires, decent brake pads, and fresh fluids

>>16840317
Not op
Too easy to drink and game.
Also not quite social.
With the car thing he can research stuff, practice, compete, wrench... Many more steps than couch surfing.

I'm 2.5 years sober. It's lonely but I feel much better. Good luck to you mate.

Also go to a fuckign gym.

>>16840609
holy shit