Member Profile - jay.ritchie - 3RB to Golf R

[cruisn]

I dont pile $$$ into my cars either, I just make good decisions and buy S/H JDM parts from Japan cheap which anyone can do and do all work myself.

I did have forged 17 x 7 +55 GC8 option STi wheels at one point. They were cheap.

[jay.ritchie]

I dont pile $$$ into my cars either

Ha! If i spent as much money as you, i would have modded my car out in 3 days and pre-paid my HECS for the next 5 years!

[cruisn]

HEC's debt... now there's a waste of money.

People would be shocked if they knew how much I actually spend. Its about being smarter, doing research and not being spoon fed info.

I could by mint JDM 18" wheels and fit brand new tryes for the same amount as those Takuma's. Street cred increase 11 fold.

[cruisn]

What Im getting at is dont rush into purchases and think things are out of your price range. You'll find things more attainable than you think...

[jay.ritchie]

HEC's debt... now there's a waste of money.

HEC's isn't a waste of money, it's the only way students can afford to study and ultimately work in the field they desire.
Are you purposely trying to come across as an filthy rich arrogant snob or am i just reading it that way?

Don't get me wrong, you're advice is helpful, Mark- but your negative persona and criticism isn't.

[SH30RB]

HEC's debt... now there's a waste of money.

HEC's isn't a waste of money, it's the only way students can afford to study and ultimately work in the field they desire.
Are you purposely trying to come across as an filthy rich arrogant snob or am i just reading it that way?

Don't get me wrong, you're advice is helpful, Mark- but your negative persona and criticism isn't.

You're reading it wrong

Mark isnt a filthy rich arrogant snob.

[cruisn]

Filthy rich, arrogant snob? Hardly, Im just a 34 yo sparkie surfer who drive's a '96 Outback.

Do an apprenticeship in a trade. Ive just know a few guys still paying off HEC's debt and still not where they wanted to be.

Its not negative critisim, its just an honest, truthful opinion.

[jakey]

Filthy rich, arrogant snob? Hardly, Im just a 34 yo sparkie surfer who drive's a '96 Outback.

Do an apprenticeship in a trade. Ive just know a few guys still paying off HEC's debt and still not where they wanted to be.

Its not negative critisim, its just an honest, truthful opinion.

+1 - I started to do uni and it wasn't for me, dropped out and did a more hands on course (advanced diploma), dropped out of that too. - all up ~ 6k hex.


Now I still got in to the industry I want (IT) earning more $ than all my friends who went to uni (some of whom are still in uni) - except one that works two jobs to pay inner city rent and hex back at same time.

But by all means, if what you want to do is unattainable without going to UNI (e.g surgeon), go for it, I don't tell my friends to drop out, it just worked for me.

[peadya100]

Hey jay.
Great looking car. Love your photo taken from inside the car driving through the forrest!

Dumb question... what is an aero pod?? Cant find the answer anywhere on google haha

Haha a mate took that from the backseat with an iphone, turned out nicely!
The aero pods are (i think) an option/extra from Subaru. They are an exterior addition which sit behind all four wheels, and makes the side skirt and front sti lip connect up nicely.
Hard to explain but Paggaz has them. You'll see what i'm talking about straight away!

I went to Subaru and they only have the mudflap pods, not the "aero", but garage88 have them from $380ish painted

Yep. I see what you mean now. I look forward to seeing them on your car!

[jay.ritchie]

+1? This is a car forum not a life choices forum.
Like I said- I appreciate your advice, but when it comes to my education, I think I'll roll with architecture, not a trade.

Thanks anyway

[peadya100]

My 2 cents worth. Yes uni degrees set you back financially initially... and as a graduate your friends with trades will still be earing more. But given time the people with degrees generally out earn people without. Excluding teachers, nurses etc. Although they should be mmuch better paid in my opinion (thats a whole new story) . Tradies dont earn fantastic money unless they work for themselves or work a lot of overtime and they cant all be sole traders. I have friends in trades that match degree holders wages, but they work 60-80 hour weeks to achieve it.

[peadya100]

+1? This is a car forum not a life choices forum.
Like I said- I appreciate your advice, but when it comes to my education, I think I'll roll with architecture, not a trade.

Thanks anyway

P.s. great choice but n profession jay!!

[owen]

Jay, I almost landed a set of work xd9s thru mark a month ago, 18x8 +35 for roughly $800 AUD.

pity though, I had to pull out last minute to fund my turbo conversion. Just wanted to let u know there are plenty of choices, not necessarily bank breakers..it just requires some patience and research. I could have landed them and made $500 on them a week later..

[shav]

+1? This is a car forum not a life choices forum.
Like I said- I appreciate your advice, but when it comes to my education, I think I'll roll with architecture, not a trade.

Thanks anyway

P.s. great choice but n profession jay!!

+1.

[cruisn]

+1? This is a car forum not a life choices forum.
Like I said- I appreciate your advice, but when it comes to my education, I think I'll roll with architecture, not a trade.

Thanks anyway

You missed the whole point.......

In the end you said I was a filthy rich snob. Im a tradie with an eye and means to snag bargains.... People dont like it when Im not wide eyed and full of adulation at their Chinese knock off wheels.

My 2 cents worth. Yes uni degrees set you back financially initially... and as a graduate your friends with trades will still be earing more. But given time the people with degrees generally out earn people without. Excluding teachers, nurses etc. Although they should be mmuch better paid in my opinion (thats a whole new story) . Tradies dont earn fantastic money unless they work for themselves or work a lot of overtime and they cant all be sole traders. I have friends in trades that match degree holders wages, but they work 60-80 hour weeks to achieve it.

Sooo. Whats "fantastic" money in your eyes for a 35 hour week and no responsibilities, ie work you have to take home with you?