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What other hobbies do you enjoy, other than playing games? Hiking? Building miniatures? Collecting Slovakian porn?

I am into cars. I love to read about cars. Talk about cars. Work on cars. Watch cars race (except for NASCAR).

I am currently in the process of narrowing down my next daily driver for next year when it comes to buy.
I have it down to either an Acura TL type S, Mitsubishi Evo X (or Ralliart), or Pontiac G8 GT. Then in 2021, I will be importing a Mitsubishi Evo IV as my weekend car.

So lets hear your hobby (or hobbies). What occupies your time when you are not playing games?

I like cars too, but I don't watch 'em race and my repair work is limited to relatively easy stuff like oil changes and brakes.  I also like riding my bike and masturbating but not at the same time.... that's a mistake you only make once.

I do not watch them race as much as I used to. More just watch clips on youtube when I get a chance.

What do you ride?

I need to get back into riding again. I started this year after buying a new road bike, but then fell out of habit rather quickly. I am going to start again when it warms up. Need to drop a bunch of weight, plus I like the "alone" time I get on a bike.

I enjoy building Gundam models. I also play Magic the gathering.

I miss riding during the winter months; I can bundle up and handle the cold just fine, but the bike doesn't shift or brake well below freezing and it's often too wet and messy for riding.  Part of why I want to buy a house is so I can set up a nice stationary bike for riding while watching the idiot box (maybe gaming too if I can handle a controller and not fall off the bike), and a dedicated ball gag and zipper mask room of course.

Oh, another hobby of mine is reading.  It's mostly Stephen King, Frank Herbert (and his son's meh Dune stuff), and Tolkien books, but I also read a couple different magazines and various flavor of the month books that look good but usually disappoint.

Quote from: mitsuman on 12/16/2014, 11:01 AMWhat other hobbies do you enjoy, other than playing games? Hiking? Building miniatures? Collecting Slovakian porn?

I am into cars. I love to read about cars. Talk about cars. Work on cars. Watch cars race (except for NASCAR).

I am currently in the process of narrowing down my next daily driver for next year when it comes to buy.
I have it down to either an Acura TL type S, Mitsubishi Evo X (or Ralliart), or Pontiac G8 GT. Then in 2021, I will be importing a Mitsubishi Evo IV as my weekend car.

So lets hear your hobby (or hobbies). What occupies your time when you are not playing games?

mmm DSM tasty. Cars are my other hobby as well. I have a fully built '96 Eagle Talon TSI /Mitubishi Eclipse GSX (turbo, all wheel drive) that i spent a few years building (15 months just to build motor in my garage  8)). So in my book you need to get another Mitsu! Also i'm into older cars. My new project is a '72 Plymouth Gran Fury. I'm really feeling the last of era muscle cars. Here's a couple pics of both cars.

96 DSM
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72 Gran Fury
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Quote from: munchiaz on 12/16/2014, 11:32 AMI enjoy building Gundam models. I also play Magic the gathering.

I wish I had time for models, especially Gundam models.

Quote from: guest on 12/16/2014, 11:40 AMI miss riding during the winter months; I can bundle up and handle the cold just fine, but the bike doesn't shift or brake well below freezing and it's often too wet and messy for riding.  Part of why I want to buy a house is so I can set up a nice stationary bike for riding while watching the idiot box (maybe gaming too if I can handle a controller and not fall off the bike), and a dedicated ball gag and zipper mask room of course.

Oh, another hobby of mine is reading.  It's mostly Stephen King, Frank Herbert (and his son's meh Dune stuff), and Tolkien books, but I also read a couple different magazines and various flavor of the month books that look good but usually disappoint.

I asked for an indoor trainer thing for Christmas. Hopefully I'll get it and I can set it up in our basement during the winter months so I'm not so sluggish in the spring.

I've been trying to pick up reading again too. Started reading Sagan's Cosmos. But then picked up a book called "10 myths about evolution". Saw it referenced in an article I read, and sounded interesting. Basically it straightens out the main misconceptions of evolution.

I am a HUGE Tolkien fan. I've started reading The Silmarillion at least 3 times, and have never made it all the way through.
What do you think of the LOTR and Hobbit movies? I was happy to see that world come to life, but was not real happy with the liberties Jackson took with making the stories a little different.

Quote from: cjameslv on 12/16/2014, 11:49 AMmmm DSM tasty. Cars are my other hobby as well. I have a fully built '96 Eagle Talon TSI /Mitubishi Eclipse GSX (turbo, all wheel drive) that i spent a few years building (15 months just to build motor in my garage  8)). So in my book you need to get another Mitsu! Also i'm into older cars. My new project is a '72 Plymouth Gran Fury. I'm really feeling the last of era muscle cars. Here's a couple pics of both cars.

96 DSM
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72 Gran Fury
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Beautiful cars man. I have owned a few 1g DSMs. My favorite was a Talon TSi AWD. It was beat to hell on the outside, but ran like a champ. Sold it for a measly $1,500 and regretted it instantly.
Have you dyno'd your DSM?

Quote from: mitsuman on 12/16/2014, 11:59 AMBeautiful cars man. I have owned a few 1g DSMs. My favorite was a Talon TSi AWD. It was beat to hell on the outside, but ran like a champ. Sold it for a measly $1,500 and regretted it instantly.
Have you dyno'd your DSM?

No, there's a few dyno's here in town but last guy i knew with an awd dyno closed a few years back. It's has a 1g block and 2g head. 16g turbo with headers, 560cc injectors 3" exhaust, ecm programmed/tuned @ 18psi, evo rims etc. Pulls fast, gets me lots of tickets sigh.

Aside from all the video / computer game related stuff and board games I like cars too.  Imagine that ;)

I favor BMWs though... Older are better.  I do also like watching racing (except NASCAR!)

Quote from: mitsuman on 12/16/2014, 11:59 AMWhat do you think of the LOTR and Hobbit movies? I was happy to see that world come to life, but was not real happy with the liberties Jackson took with making the stories a little different.

I liked the LotR movies, but I've not seen the Hobbit ones yet.  Methinks it would've been better to leave it as just one movie (maybe two) instead of stretching it out into a trilogy.

My other interests are transformers, karate and the 300zx.

Don't forget your beloved hobby of using Tapatalk.

I like cars as well.  I like working of my Evo and plan to build the engine soon to make over 600WHP.  It's very fast now but why not faster?

I also like working on my Waverunner, it has over 300HP now and really moves.  Basically anything fast.

Quote from: turbokon on 12/16/2014, 12:20 PMMy other interests are transformers, karate and the 300zx.

oh man! I saw that in a magazine in back in high school, a 300zx twin turbo... :cry: was such a beautiful car. As i got older taste changed some but ya i would of loved to own one of those.

When I'm not being a disgusting lazy slob, I enjoy getting into the mountains for hiking/camping/skiing. I really do like to program, but these days it's incredibly hard to motivate myself to do so after work. Also I like to drink beer and post stupid stuff on pcefx. :D

EDIT: Oh yeah, I like cars too, though what little I knew about them in terms of actually working on one I've forgotten since highschool. I've told myself if I can get in shape, I'll buy myself a Chevy SS. Yeah yeah, I know, but I've got a weak spot for Holden.

I was pretty big into off-roading 10 years ago.  Then my first child was born and I sold my lifted Jeep Cherokee for something a little more practical.

Nowadays my kids are my hobby.  When they are not pestering me I can be found playing, fixing or reading about pinball.  Currently I have one machine (which I bought after selling off some Turbob).  I have my eye on another machine come March/April time frame.

I also have a PS3, NES and SNES, but they haven't been on in months.  Lately I've been playing Clash of Clans on my stupid Samsung S4.   :lol:

I enjoy the heck out of building and running R/C cars. Especially Tamiya ones. Well, solely Tamiyas.

Other than that, I do the occasional 10 km jog on weekends, but haven't taken part in proper competitions for years. The last one was the 21 km half-marathon in 2007, I guess. Having somebody to talk to while running makes shedding sweat more enjoyable.

I've recently got into scale model kit building. I started with two small resin model kits when I attended an Anime model kit workshop at the Animagic convention, and now I'm meeting other kit builders every once in a while in a local Games Workshop store. It's funny to see that all the other participants of these meets are female, while they build and paint some scantily clad female Anime figures. I for myself am trying to build this cute little Macross thingy right now:

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Quote from: guest on 12/16/2014, 12:14 PMI liked the LotR movies, but I've not seen the Hobbit ones yet.  Methinks it would've been better to leave it as just one movie (maybe two) instead of stretching it out into a trilogy.

I liked the LOTR movies more than the Hobbit movies. It took me a year to see the second hobbit. I will probably wait another year to see the last hobbit movie.

Quote from: turbokon on 12/16/2014, 12:20 PMMy other interests are transformers, karate and the 300zx.

300zx, nice car!

Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 12/16/2014, 12:24 PMI like cars as well.  I like working of my Evo and plan to build the engine soon to make over 600WHP.  It's very fast now but why not faster?

600hp should not be too hard to get out of the 4g63, should it?

Quote from: Sadler on 12/16/2014, 12:38 PMEDIT: Oh yeah, I like cars too, though what little I knew about them in terms of actually working on one I've forgotten since highschool. I've told myself if I can get in shape, I'll buy myself a Chevy SS. Yeah yeah, I know, but I've got a weak spot for Holden.

That's why I keep eye balling the G8 GT. I would think the Chevy SS would be too far out of my price range for now.

Quote from: guest on 12/16/2014, 12:49 PMAstronomy, though I've not been able to do much stargazing with my telescope (http://www.universetoday.com/91221/telescope-review-orion-skyquest-xt8-classic-dobsonian-reflector/) since my kids were born.  Looking forward to them getting a little bit older so I can share the hobby with them.

I bought a cheap telescope for my girls last year for christmas. I have never gotten around to getting it put together for them. I really want to though. I grew up looking at the night sky through a telescope a lot, and would like them to do the same if they are interested.

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 12/16/2014, 01:06 PMNowadays my kids are my hobby.  When they are not pestering me I can be found playing, fixing or reading about pinball.  Currently I have one machine (which I bought after selling off some Turbob).  I have my eye on another machine come March/April time frame.

I have a dream to open a pinball arcade/bar/ice cream shop in my town's downtown. Not sure I'll ever get to it though. I went to one earlier this year when my wife and I were visiting Seattle, and it was so much fun. I forgot how awesome pinball games are.

Quote from: guest on 12/16/2014, 01:49 PMI enjoy the heck out of building and running R/C cars. Especially Tamiya ones. Well, solely Tamiyas.

R/C stuff is great. I fight the urge to buy one every time I see something interesting online or in a hobby store. I used to have an R/C arena truck. It was so much fun working on it, and driving it. But costly.

Also, wanted to add, as of late (the past 5 years or so), I have become a huge fan of classic Japanese cars. Old Celicas, Lancers, and nearly anything from the late 70's. Some were mimicking the US muscle cars of that era, but with a Japanese style all their own.

After I build my motor 600WHP is just a matter of Boost and fuel.  A Built 20 can handle 1000WHP easily with some proper I-Beam rods.  I will probably be in the 35-38PSI range to keep things simple, maybe a Buschur Double pumper but that's really it.

Besides gaming, like NecroPhile, I like to go on long bike rides. I am fortunate enough to live near several bike paths that were converted from old railroad routes. During the summers I usually go on 25-30 mile rides passing through some beautiful forest preserves and lakes. I like being outdoors in general as I enjoy hiking and going on jogs.

I am a fan of baseball. I am not as much into the sport as I was during my college and high school days where I was an avid competitor in fantasy baseball. My team is the White Sox.

From time to time I like working on 1,000 piece puzzles, specifically the ones that are photomosaic which is pretty much a collage.

On Saturday mornings I love going garage and estate sale hunting for video games and music related items.

I have a very unique taste in music as I enjoy listening to power metal and folk metal. But I also enjoy listening to 90's Alt Rock as well as 80s-90s synthpop.

Lastly, I spend copious amounts of time browsing DoxPhile...

I was actually getting into bike rides before the weather got pretty bad. I found a cheap bike for sale on the side of the road and put a few bucks into making it ride. It is my getting around bike when I'm at school. It was a nice ride to the post office which was on the other side of town (in Charleston, IL where i go to school). Unfortunately it's in my closet now, so i can't wait until it gets nicer so i can explore the town more.

Quote from: chany60126 on 12/16/2014, 03:48 PMI am a fan of baseball. I am not as much into the sport as I was during my college and high school days where I was an avid competitor in fantasy baseball. My team is the White Sox.

If there is any sport I really like, it's baseball. I'm a White Sox fan as well. They seem to be picking up some good people this offseason. Has me excited for next year! I hope i can make to a few more games next summer since I only made it to one last year.

I like to eat the souls of ex girlfriends in my morning cereal with a splash of milk personally.

Quote from: chany60126 on 12/16/2014, 03:48 PMFrom time to time I like working on 1,000 piece puzzles, specifically the ones that are photomosaic which is pretty much a collage.

Heh, nice.  You need a custom puzzle made out of the PCEFX legacy poster.  :mrgreen:

Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 12/16/2014, 03:47 PMAfter I build my motor 600WHP is just a matter of Boost and fuel.  A Built 20 can handle 1000WHP easily with some proper I-Beam rods.  I will probably be in the 35-38PSI range to keep things simple, maybe a Buschur Double pumper but that's really it.

Ever plan on going to the DSM shoot out?

Quote from: chany60126 on 12/16/2014, 03:48 PMBesides gaming, like NecroPhile, I like to go on long bike rides. I am fortunate enough to live near several bike paths that were converted from old railroad routes.

Part of the rails to trails movement?

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Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 12/16/2014, 03:47 PMAfter I build my motor 600WHP is just a matter of Boost and fuel.  A Built 20 can handle 1000WHP easily with some proper I-Beam rods.  I will probably be in the 35-38PSI range to keep things simple, maybe a Buschur Double pumper but that's really it.

Ever plan on going to the DSM shoot out?

Quote from: chany60126 on 12/16/2014, 03:48 PMBesides gaming, like NecroPhile, I like to go on long bike rides. I am fortunate enough to live near several bike paths that were converted from old railroad routes.

Part of the rails to trails movement?

In Ohio?  Maybe.  My biggest fear is getting on the track and snapping a transfer case.  I would have to just roll out of the pit and then get on it which is what I normally do.  I can cut low 1.6 60 foots and have nailed a 1.58 on all season tires spinning all 4 through 1st.

Maybe I'll go, I live right by Dogbox so I may go with them.

Dogbox? Not sure I know where that is.

Quote from: mitsuman on 12/16/2014, 02:45 PMAlso, wanted to add, as of late (the past 5 years or so), I have become a huge fan of classic Japanese cars. Old Celicas, Lancers, and nearly anything from the late 70's. Some were mimicking the US muscle cars of that era, but with a Japanese style all their own.

I had an '82 Datsun 200SX back in the mid-90's. It was a lot of fun.

I AM NOT A CAR PERSON.

Now, I drive a 1996 Honda Civic CX hatchback. Utilitarian, but I like it. 300,000+ miles.

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I love hiding in the bathroom and reading.

Hiking/Biking/Swimming. Preferably in that order.

I read. All the time. Akin to video games, I read old stuff. Academic articles to classic plays to pulp sci-fi.

I like photography.

I love goofing around in PhotoShop.

I love arty film, as in...Luis Bunuel and Jean Luc Godard and Antonioni and all that. I see the beauty in "trashy" film, too....horror/sci-fi from 60's to 80's is irresistible.

I like music from (nearly) all sources and genres (I have very eclectic tastes. I love commercial pop music as well as quirky, non-commercial stuff). The past 100+ years of recorded music is fair game. Electronic music is my fave, though.

Doxbox is a great place in Central NJ that built a VERY fast Evo8 that runs off alcohol.  They did mostly DSM transmission rebuilds and Evo stuff.

Seach DOGBOX Evo on youtube.  Serious car it has trapped at over 171MPH

Quote from: esteban on 12/16/2014, 04:34 PMI had an '82 Datsun 200SX back in the mid-90's. It was a lot of fun.

I AM NOT A CAR PERSON.

Now, I drive a 1996 Honda Civic CX hatchback. Utilitarian, but I like it. 300,000+ miles.

Can't go wrong with the sturdy Civic.

Quote from: esteban on 12/16/2014, 04:34 PMI like music from (nearly) all sources and genres (I have very eclectic tastes. I love commercial pop music as well as quirky, non-commercial stuff). The past 100+ years of recorded music is fair game. Electronic music is my fave, though.

That's pretty much how I am with music. Hell, here at work alone I have nearly 5,000 songs on my iTunes. About double that at home.
And I love electronic music. I've been listening to it for about the past 20+ years now.

Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 12/16/2014, 04:39 PMSeach DOGBOX Evo on youtube.  Serious car it has trapped at over 171MPH

I'll have to do that later tonight at home.

Quote from: turbokon on 12/16/2014, 12:20 PMMy other interests are transformers, karate and the 300zx.

Cool!, another Z enthusiast here.  Z32?  I'd love to hear more details about your Z. 

I've owned two Zs. A '91 TT and a '93 2+2 that I still have.  Sadly, my Z has been sitting for years since it needs work and I haven't had the time. 

My only hobby now is basically changing diapers and taking care of my kids.  Unfortunately at this moment there's no time to play games, work on my cars or time for any other hobbies with little ones around. 

Quote from: guest on 12/16/2014, 03:57 PMIf there is any sport I really like, it's baseball. I'm a White Sox fan as well. They seem to be picking up some good people this offseason. Has me excited for next year! I hope i can make to a few more games next summer since I only made it to one last year.

It looks like the Sox are making a run for it in 2015. Their pitching is significantly improved with Samardzija and the added bullpen help. I think the signing of Adam LaRoche was smart as the team needed a left handed bat after the departure of Dunn. I still think the team could make some improvements, ie second base and another bullpen arm. I am not sure if I am ready to call the Sox the favorite to win the division, but I think they will be in the hunt the whole season. Detroit will take a hit losing Scherzer and Porcello. The Royals haven't done much to add to their roster.

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Quote from: chany60126 on 12/16/2014, 03:48 PMBesides gaming, like NecroPhile, I like to go on long bike rides. I am fortunate enough to live near several bike paths that were converted from old railroad routes.

Part of the rails to trails movement?

It is indeed part of that movement. I go on the trails in the Chicago suburbs. There are 3 different trails I can take that are within 3 miles of my house. It is awesome!

Quote from: chany60126 on 12/16/2014, 04:55 PMIt is indeed part of that movement. I go on the trails in the Chicago suburbs. There are 3 different trails I can take that are within 3 miles of my house. It is awesome!

That is pretty awesome!

Quote from: csgx1 on 12/16/2014, 04:52 PMMy only hobby now is basically changing diapers and taking care of my kids.  Unfortunately at this moment there's no time to play games, work on my cars or time for any other hobbies with little ones around. 

Just remember they will grow up eventually. I love my daughters, but am glad they are past the age where my wife and I need to take care of them every waking moment.

Actually, old school gaming took over my car obsession after I had kids.  I love the 1st and 2nd Gen Taurus SHO (I currently have a 95' with mainly suspension and brake mods).  My fastest vehicle was actually a Grand Prix GTP that had a Whipple and a whole list of mods.  I also currently have a minty 86' LeBaron GTS turbo I had been collecting parts for enough mods to safely make 20 PSI.  I have lost interest in that and will probably be getting rid of it soon.

I also watch racing but prefer local short tracks.  NASCRAP really got ruined after Brian France took over so I don't watch it anymore.  Before kids I also raced in various FWD stock car classes in Michigan and Indiana.

I still have some older video rattling around on my YouTube channel.  Youtube.com/shoracer14. 

Funny how many of you dig cars.  To the OP.  For a daily go with the G8 GT.   You can't beat the bang for the buck.  I have been looking for a good deal on a G8 GXP but they're hard to come by.  I have to make a new daily driver purchase myself, one that can handle 3 kids with seats/boosters and 2 adults.  I think I've decided on a few year old Ford Flex with the EcoBoost.  It may be an ugly brick but at least it will move out of it's own way unlike our 03' Town and Country.

besides turbografx i buy cars about one per year and fix it or get it street worthy. then sell it. mostly V8 Camaros and trucks. i also build VW busses and sell those too, no bugs! im currently working on the wifes 74 k5 with a 6 inch lift. im waiting on the fucken machinist to give me back my finished block. i like bicycles cruisers and vintage BMX. i built a 78 mongoose for my daughter. so now im getting into minibikes as my son (8) bought one from our young buddy around the corner with his own cash.

Quote from: Desh on 12/16/2014, 05:42 PMActually, old school gaming took over my car obsession after I had kids.

That's funny, my gaming hobby picked back up because I'm between "weekend" cars. Had to spend my money and occupy my time somehow!  :lol:

And I've looked into G8 GXPs as well, but they are out of my price range.
And unfortunately, my wife likes the looks of the G8 the least out of the three cars I'm looking at. Since she will be driving it from time to time as well, she gets a small say in the decision.

Have any pics of the Lebanon?

And good luck on your car search. Luckily we have a Sienna to haul our kids around in for the most part. So I can get a decently "fun" car as my next daily.

Quote from: 420GOAT on 12/16/2014, 05:54 PMbesides turbografx i buy cars about one per year and fix it or get it street worthy. then sell it. mostly V8 Camaros and trucks. i also build VW busses and sell those too, no bugs! im currently working on the wifes 74 k5 with a 6 inch lift. im waiting on the fucken machinist to give me back my finished block. i like bicycles cruisers and vintage BMX. i built a 78 mongoose for my daughter. so now im getting into minibikes as my son (8) bought one from our young buddy around the corner with his own cash.

With a name like that, I figured you would be into GTOs.

I collect action figures mostly 1/6 scale now a days and vintage Star Wars and Bucky O'Hare.  I also play Warhammer 40k and have been dabbling in Warmachine a bit.

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Quote from: turbokon on 12/16/2014, 12:20 PMMy other interests are transformers, karate and the 300zx.

Cool!, another Z enthusiast here.  Z32?  I'd love to hear more details about your Z. 

I've owned two Zs. A '91 TT and a '93 2+2 that I still have.  Sadly, my Z has been sitting for years since it needs work and I haven't had the time. 

My only hobby now is basically changing diapers and taking care of my kids.  Unfortunately at this moment there's no time to play games, work on my cars or time for any other hobbies with little ones around.

I have own three different Z throughout the years.  My first one was a 2+2.  Sold that and picked up a 91 twin turbo.  Sold the twin turbo a few years ago and have been kicking myself ever since.  I just picked up another z, this time a 93 NA just this past August.  All the z I've own were red including this one.  I love the way it looks, always have since I was a kid. And they are fun cars to drive. 

Agreed.  I've always wanted one.  I drove a twin turbo once that was a pile.  It misfired and needed major mechanical attention.  All of those problems on top of the huge wing, ugly chrome wheels and a front bra hiding front end damage.  I was thinking it was a $2500 car.  The owner was thinking it was a $5000 car.  Needless to say I didn't buy it

This is the Grandpa Turbo edition that my wife hates.

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@Desh  Bwuhaha the memories...sniff good times, my step brother had a light blue older version of this when I was in middle school. Drove us everywhere, so embarrassing lol but he was proud cause it had a turbo. Of course back then I had no idea what he was talking about lol!

Nice Desh! My buddy used to have a baby blue dodge lancer (same car, different name). Me and my other buddy always tried to talk him into pulling a turbo system off a junkyard car and slap it in his Lancer.

I have way to many hobbies for time.   

Lets start with Automotive, been a mechanic for years so naturally auto building is one.  From antique restoration to fabricating, engine building, Trans building, rear end building, MIG TIG and Lil Arc welding, Roll cage building, Only thing I don't do is paint.  Been doing a lot of this for 30+ years.  Followed my father.  Current Toy is a 69 Superbee. Future toy sitting waiting is a 97 Z28 (been in the family since new), DSM is back to factory although fun while it lasted, it was still a 4 cylinder and lacked that thing called torque.  Currently daily driving and wishing someone would t-bone it.

Harley's, one custom chopper I built, all the frame work is mine (raked to 43* with 4 inch front stretch), ect ect.  Second one is a 96 Softail.

Skydiving instructor....RW, Wingsuit, Tandem.  Since 07.  Currently own Dynamic Velocity LLC.

Pyrotech for Ace Pyro in Michigan.  Started a year ago and still working on the last portion of my licensing.  By far one of the most interesting hobbies I have picked up.

This year I started AR15 building.  80% lowers no numbers is the way to go.  For fellow gun nuts, Collections consists of more glocks than needed, Kimber Warrior, Sig P250, couple Mosins, MP15 Sport, Custom build 556, second Build Started 6.8, M82 Barrett.  Not a bad start for the past year.

Video games are just a way to kill time when i have it.  NEC mostly, some NES, Very few Wii, And a PS3.

Quote from: tggodfrey on 12/16/2014, 10:18 PMI have way to many hobbies for time.   

Lets start with Automotive, been a mechanic for years so naturally auto building is one.  From antique restoration to fabricating, engine building, Trans building, rear end building, MIG TIG and Lil Arc welding, Roll cage building, Only thing I don't do is paint.  Been doing a lot of this for 30+ years.  Followed my father.  Current Toy is a 69 Superbee. Future toy sitting waiting is a 97 Z28 (been in the family since new), DSM is back to factory although fun while it lasted, it was still a 4 cylinder and lacked that thing called torque.  Currently daily driving and wishing someone would t-bone it.

Harley's, one custom chopper I built, all the frame work is mine (raked to 43* with 4 inch front stretch), ect ect.  Second one is a 96 Softail.

Skydiving instructor....RW, Wingsuit, Tandem.  Since 07.  Currently own Dynamic Velocity LLC.

Pyrotech for Ace Pyro in Michigan.  Started a year ago and still working on the last portion of my licensing.  By far one of the most interesting hobbies I have picked up.

This year I started AR15 building.  80% lowers no numbers is the way to go.  For fellow gun nuts, Collections consists of more glocks than needed, Kimber Warrior, Sig P250, couple Mosins, MP15 Sport, Custom build 556, second Build Started 6.8, M82 Barrett.  Not a bad start for the past year.

Video games are just a way to kill time when i have it.  NEC mostly, some NES, Very few Wii, And a PS3.

Good lord man! You are one busy fella.

Because i have a 3 year old boy, one of my hobbies is Thomas the Train.
For me, i skateboard, which most already know.
I have also recently rekindled my collecting of classical music vinyl. I blame a recent Chopin piece that I recently found for lighting the fire again.

A short term hobby of mine has been working on an unboxing video of a raffle i won here, but its been slow going.

I will also beat most of you in darts.  :lol:

Quote from: mitsuman on 12/16/2014, 10:27 PMGood lord man! You are one busy fella.

Yes its hard to keep up with everything.

i love to skate!
(https://i.imgur.com/NC2LyEvl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/87NzqK5l.png)

Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 12/17/2014, 02:16 AMi love to skate!
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Cuban B.,

http://youtu.be/CtM6qAggt7s

Are you jumping over a can of grass clippings?

lol its actually weeds I pulled from the front yard a few days earlier from when the pic was shot.

Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 12/17/2014, 02:43 AMlol its actually weeds I pulled from the front yard a few days earlier from when the pic was shot.

Super pic. You wrecked some weeds, trashed them, then tipped over their coffin, and jumped over them on your skateboard?

An awesome send-off, for some weeds. I can only hope similar, for myself. :)

Quote from: MrFulci on 12/17/2014, 02:48 AM

Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 12/17/2014, 02:43 AMlol its actually weeds I pulled from the front yard a few days earlier from when the pic was shot.

Super pic. You wrecked some weeds, trashed them, then tipped over their coffin, and jumped over them on your skateboard?

An awesome send-off, for some weeds. I can only hope similar, for myself. :)


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hell yeah dude! I had to give them a slow and torturous death! they made my front yard look like crap so I gave them the death sentence! lol

Good job, it's not PC, but the Cubans tend to take care of their yards  #-o

Myself, I take weeds, clippings, excess, and if they don't get recycled, I toss them into an area, nearby, that is, "no one's property", and they can rot in peace.

I think I need another video...

but I cannot find  what I want. I blame the embargo, and a brain fart.

you win this time, Kuban... Also, Nekro wins, since he dislikes when I post videos. Usually :)

Super Pic, Kubuan. you do better than I do.

Will you be to the fun games, in Chicago, 2015?

Wreck me, 2015@!@!@! BOMBERMANNNNNNNNNN! 94!!!!!!!

!!!!

Because I have nothing but girls, thru the years I spend my time with them playing dress up, Barbie dolls, tea sets and getting my nails painted, no joke.

Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 12/17/2014, 02:16 AMi love to skate!
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daaaamn! nice red label cib (complete with basket) cart in back, is that a smiths model?

Quote from: cjameslv on 12/17/2014, 10:33 AM

Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 12/17/2014, 02:16 AMi love to skate!
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daaaamn! nice red label cib (complete with basket) cart in back, is that a smiths model?

Red label?  I don't see any Johnnie Walker, there...

reading, blogging, hiking (something I miss about living in Indiana), movies, mess with my car (you can find me on the nissanversaforums as kikenovic), mess with electronics, house repairs.

I forgot to mention I ski.. . love me some skiing!  Hence why moving back to Colorado was an excellent idea.

I think it is pretty cool to see all of these different hobbies.

I don't ski, but I love ice skating. Lots of ice rinks where I live. If the weather gets cold enough, I'll skate on local lakes (lots of those, too).

I would love to ice skate again. its been so long for me but us cubans on ice skates?

that wouls be one hell of a comedy show seeing us bust our ass every time we try to get up

Quote from: cjameslv on 12/17/2014, 10:33 AM

Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 12/17/2014, 02:16 AMi love to skate!
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daaaamn! nice red label cib (complete with basket) cart in back, is that a smiths model?

yes sir! that is a smiths cart in the background lol I live within walking distance on smith's

Quote from: mitsuman on 12/17/2014, 01:41 PMI think it is pretty cool to see all of these different hobbies.

Its good to know we're not all just super dork nerds and that we do other things too :D   Not that being super dork nerds is a bad thing  :-k

I agree, nice to see besides our love for obey and fucked up sense of humor, we are actually have other things going on in our lives. I am feeling all warm and fuzzy...well nothing 30seconds and a bottle of lotion can't cure.

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Quote from: Desh on 12/16/2014, 05:42 PMActually, old school gaming took over my car obsession after I had kids.

That's funny, my gaming hobby picked back up because I'm between "weekend" cars. Had to spend my money and occupy my time somehow!  :lol:

And I've looked into G8 GXPs as well, but they are out of my price range.
And unfortunately, my wife likes the looks of the G8 the least out of the three cars I'm looking at. Since she will be driving it from time to time as well, she gets a small say in the decision.

Have any pics of the Lebanon?

And good luck on your car search. Luckily we have a Sienna to haul our kids around in for the most part. So I can get a decently "fun" car as my next daily.

Quote from: 420GOAT on 12/16/2014, 05:54 PMbesides turbografx i buy cars about one per year and fix it or get it street worthy. then sell it. mostly V8 Camaros and trucks. i also build VW busses and sell those too, no bugs! im currently working on the wifes 74 k5 with a 6 inch lift. im waiting on the fucken machinist to give me back my finished block. i like bicycles cruisers and vintage BMX. i built a 78 mongoose for my daughter. so now im getting into minibikes as my son (8) bought one from our young buddy around the corner with his own cash.

With a name like that, I figured you would be into GTOs.

my inherited name is Chivo in my neighborhood.

I think its awesome to see some of the other things people in the forums enjoy doing other than obeying.

@cjameslv only 30 seconds ? come on now bruh lol

Great to see that there are a lot of others that are into cars around here too. 8) 

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Quote from: csgx1 on 12/16/2014, 04:52 PM

Quote from: turbokon on 12/16/2014, 12:20 PMMy other interests are transformers, karate and the 300zx.

Cool!, another Z enthusiast here.  Z32?  I'd love to hear more details about your Z. 

I've owned two Zs. A '91 TT and a '93 2+2 that I still have.  Sadly, my Z has been sitting for years since it needs work and I haven't had the time. 

My only hobby now is basically changing diapers and taking care of my kids.  Unfortunately at this moment there's no time to play games, work on my cars or time for any other hobbies with little ones around.

I have own three different Z throughout the years.  My first one was a 2+2.  Sold that and picked up a 91 twin turbo.  Sold the twin turbo a few years ago and have been kicking myself ever since.  I just picked up another z, this time a 93 NA just this past August.  All the z I've own were red including this one.  I love the way it looks, always have since I was a kid. And they are fun cars to drive. 

Awesome, it sounds like you're a Z fanatic too. :)  I also wish I could have kept the TT but I ended up selling it to basically get one of my other dream cars.  Keeping two Zs just wasn't ideal, especially with kids now.  But NA Zs are still great cars, fun to drive, stylish and the engines are damn near bullet proof.  Only thing is working on certain things can be a pain since the the engine compartment is so tight; which is why I'm kind of dreading the work I eventually have to do.

Only red Zs?...so was that a must have color for you?  Did the game, S.C.I. with a red Z have any influence? :lol:  One of my favorite PC Engine games just because it features the Z. 

Quote from: Desh on 12/16/2014, 07:38 PMAgreed.  I've always wanted one.  I drove a twin turbo once that was a pile.  It misfired and needed major mechanical attention.  All of those problems on top of the huge wing, ugly chrome wheels and a front bra hiding front end damage.  I was thinking it was a $2500 car.  The owner was thinking it was a $5000 car.  Needless to say I didn't buy it

Yeah, sadly a lot of Zs are really thrashed as these cars have gotten older. The one you described kind of sounded like my TT when I first got it. Misfiring with a lot of issues.  Clean, unmolested TT Zs are getting harder to find.




Old pic of my NA 2+2...
(http://i.imgur.com/HaYCATl.jpg?1)

Nice Z csgsx1!!  Yeah I have always loved the Z in red for some reason but I also have a black G35 coupe.

Here is my current Z. 
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190512111602im_/https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20141218/5331165ce6e5220b9aa1cbe8e0997829.jpg)

After some work, it's running and driving great now.  I know what you mean, these cars are a pain to work with.  I just changed the alternator on this one and it was kicking my butt. I was lucky to find another Z lover in my area that can do some works on my Z, he knows them inside and out.

Here is my old twin turbo.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190510134802im_/https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20141218/9b2822acad3a511d3e8b5d17e6c3e72f.jpg)

collecting star wars related items and magic (both are on hold for now)

Quote from: turbokon on 12/18/2014, 08:07 PMAfter some work, it's running and driving great now.  I know what you mean, these cars are a pain to work with.  I just changed the alternator on this one and it was kicking my butt. I was lucky to find another Z lover in my area that can do some works on my Z, he knows them inside and out.

I look at Z cars about the same as I do 3000GTs. They would be great to own, but only if I had the money to pay for parts and let someone else work on it.

I'm working on my MBA and do Crossfit 3 times a week.

Quote from: chany60126 on 12/16/2014, 03:48 PMI have a very unique taste in music as I enjoy listening to power metal and folk metal. But I also enjoy listening to 90's Alt Rock as well as 80s-90s synthpop.

His favorite album is St. Anger by teh metallicats

I'm a father of some teenagers, some elementary kids and a toddler, (5 children) so honestly most of my free time is spent being a dad.  Story time, assisting with school projects and being a full time taxi to dance/gymnastics and marching band competitions is pretty much my 2nd job.

Cars?
I can't say I enjoy doing anything with cars other than taking road trips with my family and commuting to work.  I like jogging and biking, but I haven't had opportunities or willpower to do much of either this fall/winter. 

Pro Wrestling
I love old school pro wrestling (WWF/AWA) and some newer indy style/strong style rasslin' like ROH and New Japan (And a dash of TNA when it doesn't suck). 
FUN FACT:I toured my local area in 2000-2002 on the indy circuit doing mostly promo work/managing/announcing and some wrestling.  I came out of retirement in 2011-2012 and did 4 last matches with some of my closest friends and had a blast.  Never really thought about going back into that, but if the perfect venue comes up, I wouldn't completely dismiss the idea of 'one more match'...LOL

I love football, both playing with friends on the playground and watching on TV.  I spend most of my free time on Sunday's watching.

I'm with Chany on the Folk/Celtic and Melodic/Progressive Death Metal scene.  Currently some of my favorite bands are - Wolfheart, Edge of Sanity, Frosttide, Hoth, Ne Obliviscaris, Neurotech and Shade Empire.  I also love synth/chill wave stuff like Com Truise, Mega Drive, Powerglove and Perturbator.

My classic favorites in the metal scene are Arch Enemy, Amorphis, Opeth, Iron Savior, Iced Earth and Alice in Chains.

Digging those Zs one of the classics from the 90s, that was one of the cars I was looking at when I found a nice MR2. The MR2 also has a really tight engine bay, this and the engine location doesn't make it very fun to work on. I just did a bunch of maintenance on mine in October and it was pretty difficult. :cry: 
Here is a pic of the car http://ektophase.com/otherstuff/MR2Pic1.jpg (http://ektophase.com/otherstuff/MR2Pic1.jpg)

I'm also into to custom PCs, linux, and game dev. Outdoors I do some camping and hiking. I like to play a little tennis, snowboard, and bike but don't get around to these very often.

Seems like there are a lot of car buffs on this forum.  I wish I could get up with some of you guys, as I could use some help fixing up my old Fairlane.

Anyway, aside from what everyone already knows (video games, transforming robots/mechs of most kinds) I also draw & paint when the muse strikes, and I enjoy amateur naturalism...IE mostly insect collecting.

tabletop gaming (card games, board games, pen/paper)
anime/manga
programming
guitars/synths
touching myself.

My hobbies are really rather limited outside of gaming/computer related stuff. Reading is about it. I read more than I game normally. Haruki Murakami is a favourite, Stephen King, Graham Greene, Frank Herbert, Jack Kerouac - quite a varied bunch really.

Quote from: guest on 12/21/2014, 04:52 AM...
touching myself.

Seems to be quite a popular pastime these days.

Quote from: pulstar on 12/21/2014, 07:54 AMHaruki Murakami is a favourite

Hell yeah, Murakami!
I love his books since I read The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle on a summer vacation in Turkey in 2002. I suffered a sunburn right from the 2nd day, and so a friend lend me his book to help fighting the boredom when I stayed at the hotel for that day.

If I had to choose a favorite story, I honestly couldn't decide. They are all enjoyable.

LEGO, street sketching, reading manga... I love to go for long mountain walks when on holidays.

I love to travel, too.

I love cars. Current Mobil is a Vauxhall insignia 1.8 140bhp. You chaps may know it as a buick regal.
I love to read but cant seem to make time these days. My favourite authors are garrison keillor and bill bryson. Also michael palin.When I'm not working I'm basically a house husband.
I love listening to computer game music and BBC radio dramas. I don't really like television except for Sci fi type stuff. Just got x files box set and attempting to plough through that.

For the past 7 months and the foreseeable future, my pup Osmun has been dominating my free time. I'm a lot healthier, body and soul,  because of him too. He has shown no interest in chewing cords, controllers or anything but his toys.

My main other hobbies are:

Making fermented foods
- Meats like salami, prosciutto, capicollo
-All grain beer . haven't made wine in a while
-Kefir

Gardening
- i grow cactus inside, and hops and grapes outside. i think i'll add on pumpkins this year

Weightlifting
-get swole

I lift things up and put them down  :-"

skateboarding is a big one of mine and collecting foreign currency.

i also like touching myself with my copy of atlantean

Quote from: guest on 12/16/2014, 11:40 AMOh, another hobby of mine is reading. 

You might like Carl Hiaasen.  I would recommend starting with his book Skin Tight.

As for me it is playing the drums but I am looking for a new set when I close on my house.  I used to skate.  I miss it sometimes, then realize my health insurance deductible sucks now...and I am old.

i fix things
cars/radios/TVs ect

Quote from: TurboGrafx on 03/25/2015, 08:47 PMI lift things up and put them down  :-"

you lift bro?

Hobbies outside of gaming?

16mm film collection.
As well as players and movies on CED and VHD.
8-track and reel-to-reel music collection.

Wow, so many well-rounded people on here.  I feel like a real slouch...  I basically just enjoy video games, film, and animation these days when I'm not working. 

I actually used to work as a stage actor, and I had hoped to do professional voice acting at some point, but I haven't acted in over six years now and it's really killing me.  It honestly kept me healthy and I enjoyed life more when I was performing regularly.  I mainly quit because I got married and felt like I needed a "real job" to support us.  Seems like a huge mistake in retrospect; particularly since the marriage didn't last.

I also love to sing.  I was performing with a choral society there for a while, but other events in my life kept me from continuing with it.

Quote from: wildfruit on 03/25/2015, 07:13 PMI love cars. Current Mobil is a Vauxhall insignia 1.8 140bhp. You chaps may know it as a buick regal.
I love to read but cant seem to make time these days. My favourite authors are garrison keillor and bill bryson. Also michael palin.When I'm not working I'm basically a house husband.
I love listening to computer game music and BBC radio dramas. I don't really like television except for Sci fi type stuff. Just got x files box set and attempting to plough through that.

Comrade, have you had a chance to watch Blakes 7? I have wanted to rewatch it for years...I have rotting VHS tapes somewhere (random episodes) that I should probably unearth.

Quote from: esteban on 03/26/2015, 06:28 AM

Quote from: wildfruit on 03/25/2015, 07:13 PMI love cars. Current Mobil is a Vauxhall insignia 1.8 140bhp. You chaps may know it as a buick regal.
I love to read but cant seem to make time these days. My favourite authors are garrison keillor and bill bryson. Also michael palin.When I'm not working I'm basically a house husband.
I love listening to computer game music and BBC radio dramas. I don't really like television except for Sci fi type stuff. Just got x files box set and attempting to plough through that.

Comrade, have you had a chance to watch Blakes 7? I have wanted to rewatch it for years...I have rotting VHS tapes somewhere (random episodes) that I should probably unearth.

ill be honest I've never given it a chance. I'm not a terry nation fan. Cant stand Dr who. Though I remember my dad always raved about blakes 7. Maybe ill give it a shot.

Quote from: wildfruit on 03/26/2015, 06:44 AM

Quote from: esteban on 03/26/2015, 06:28 AM

Quote from: wildfruit on 03/25/2015, 07:13 PMI love cars. Current Mobil is a Vauxhall insignia 1.8 140bhp. You chaps may know it as a buick regal.
I love to read but cant seem to make time these days. My favourite authors are garrison keillor and bill bryson. Also michael palin.When I'm not working I'm basically a house husband.
I love listening to computer game music and BBC radio dramas. I don't really like television except for Sci fi type stuff. Just got x files box set and attempting to plough through that.

Comrade, have you had a chance to watch Blakes 7? I have wanted to rewatch it for years...I have rotting VHS tapes somewhere (random episodes) that I should probably unearth.

ill be honest I've never given it a chance. I'm not a terry nation fan. Cant stand Dr who. Though I remember my dad always raved about blakes 7. Maybe ill give it a shot.

Well, it's not everyone's cup of tea, but Blakes 7 different than Dr. Who (group dynamics). Here in the States, 1-2 local public television stations aired every season of Blakes 7, so I loved it (very few options for a family without cable television in the 80's). These stations also played every episode of Danger Man (re-titled "Secret Agent Man" over here) and The Prisoner.

Anyway, Blakes 7 has a slow start, but it might worm its way into your heart after a few episodes. Needless to say, I think it is an underappreciated gem (even the weaker later seasons, with cast changes are fun).

Since it didn't air on many stations here, it doesn't have much of a fan base in the U.S. To date, the best conversations about Blakes 7 have been with my brothers and my dad. Ha!

Quote from: wildfruit on 03/25/2015, 07:13 PMI love cars. Current Mobil is a Vauxhall insignia 1.8 140bhp. You chaps may know it as a buick regal.

I have a 1990 Buick Regal in my garage with only 25,000km on it.

Every time I hear about a Regal a remember this one

http://youtu.be/qMfLde-7zgo

http://youtu.be/v1_XS23ON5c

damn, they busting out the trampolines during their concert? that's awesome!

Quote from: cjameslv on 12/16/2014, 11:49 AM

Quote from: mitsuman on 12/16/2014, 11:01 AMWhat other hobbies do you enjoy, other than playing games? Hiking? Building miniatures? Collecting Slovakian porn?

I am into cars. I love to read about cars. Talk about cars. Work on cars. Watch cars race (except for NASCAR).

I am currently in the process of narrowing down my next daily driver for next year when it comes to buy.
I have it down to either an Acura TL type S, Mitsubishi Evo X (or Ralliart), or Pontiac G8 GT. Then in 2021, I will be importing a Mitsubishi Evo IV as my weekend car.

So lets hear your hobby (or hobbies). What occupies your time when you are not playing games?

mmm DSM tasty. Cars are my other hobby as well. I have a fully built '96 Eagle Talon TSI /Mitubishi Eclipse GSX (turbo, all wheel drive) that i spent a few years building (15 months just to build motor in my garage  8)). So in my book you need to get another Mitsu! Also i'm into older cars. My new project is a '72 Plymouth Gran Fury. I'm really feeling the last of era muscle cars. Here's a couple pics of both cars.

96 DSM
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72 Gran Fury
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damn chad, nice rides bro!!