- Joined
- Aug 8, 2007
- Messages
- 2,144
- Reaction score
- 8
- Points
- 38
- Age
- 37
- Location
- Manito, IL
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
Sorry Brett, I just saw this. I've been through all of this so much that I'm over it at this point. Going over and over what happened and what I should do is just adding more stress to my life and I don't think fighting it will get me any where.
Regarding the previous stops, I definitely brought up the point that it was loaded like I drive it every day; he insisted we unload it to measure it. "It needs to be an unloaded vehicle."
I pushed back on the level surface thing too last year. He wanted to measure it in a gravel parking lot. I told him it was far from a level surface, so he followed me to a parking lot to measure it up. This time we were in the garage of the station, which was pretty level.
Was he harassing me? Yes. Do I think he knows what he's doing (harassment or otherwise)? No. I'm not looking to get him in trouble, nor do I want my truck with a target on the tailgate. I'll pay the ticket and be done with it. I've probably had it coming after all these years of running around.
I did, however, implement a solution. My bumper is now 4" off of the ground:
2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 5 speed 1.8L turbo, 87,500 miles. I ran up to Chicago in a rental car last weekend, handed over a wad of cash, and drove this baby home while getting 30mpg. Definitely a bitter sweet weekend, but I think it's a step in the right direction.
I'll now be able to save money in fuel and wear components (tires are under 100 bucks a piece!). Insurance only went up $7.30. The truck will stay fresher for longer, and I'll be able to take my time with future builds. It opens up opportunity for bigger non-wheeling trips with buddies as well (snowboarding and mountain biking out west, etc). All good stuff.
The truck is and will remain plated. I plan to drive it to work weekly and it'll be driven to and from the trail. I have no immediate plans to change anything, but the gears are turning now that I have a DD, of course.
It's time to turn the page to a new chapter. I look for it to be a good one. The future is still bright for the rig.
Regarding the previous stops, I definitely brought up the point that it was loaded like I drive it every day; he insisted we unload it to measure it. "It needs to be an unloaded vehicle."
I pushed back on the level surface thing too last year. He wanted to measure it in a gravel parking lot. I told him it was far from a level surface, so he followed me to a parking lot to measure it up. This time we were in the garage of the station, which was pretty level.
Was he harassing me? Yes. Do I think he knows what he's doing (harassment or otherwise)? No. I'm not looking to get him in trouble, nor do I want my truck with a target on the tailgate. I'll pay the ticket and be done with it. I've probably had it coming after all these years of running around.
I did, however, implement a solution. My bumper is now 4" off of the ground:
2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 5 speed 1.8L turbo, 87,500 miles. I ran up to Chicago in a rental car last weekend, handed over a wad of cash, and drove this baby home while getting 30mpg. Definitely a bitter sweet weekend, but I think it's a step in the right direction.
I'll now be able to save money in fuel and wear components (tires are under 100 bucks a piece!). Insurance only went up $7.30. The truck will stay fresher for longer, and I'll be able to take my time with future builds. It opens up opportunity for bigger non-wheeling trips with buddies as well (snowboarding and mountain biking out west, etc). All good stuff.
The truck is and will remain plated. I plan to drive it to work weekly and it'll be driven to and from the trail. I have no immediate plans to change anything, but the gears are turning now that I have a DD, of course.
It's time to turn the page to a new chapter. I look for it to be a good one. The future is still bright for the rig.