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EricWayne · 01-04-2013, 09:47 PM

Hey there, guys! Just thought I'd introduce myself. I have been lurking here for a while as a guest and reading threads, which really helped me out on a lot of decisions. So, i finally decided to sign up and am making my first post today. Just a little information about me:

-My name is Eric and I'm from Louisiana.
-I'm 17 years old, but if you met me in person, you couldn't tell. I'm 6'4" and I've been told I pass for 25.
-I'm not spoiled, even if it may seem like it. (I'll explain that in a second.)
-My Camaro is a 2012 V6 LFX. I earned the car myself, however. I didn't pay for it with my money, but I earned with hardwork. Sophomore year in High school I weighed close to 400 pounds (365 to be exact). One day I just got tired of all the ridicule and being so out of shape. I decided to go to a camp in Florida that helps young people change their lifestyle. I got all the way down to 240 pounds. When I got back, my parents said as a reward they would get me the car I wanted as long as it stayed within 30,000. My mother is a realtor down here and knows a lot of people since she has to talk to people to make a living, and fortunately she had sold the guy who owns the dealership, a house a few years ago, and he gave us a discount. Anyway, yeah, I guess I'm kind of spoiled, but I'm not stuck up in the least bit.
-I've been in to cars ever since I was a little kid collecting hot wheels. I always helped my dad work on his Nissan 300ZX since I was about 9. For a kid my age, I know a lot of stuff, as long as it interests me.

So far, I've put a K&N Cold Air Intake on and a MRT Axle Back V.1 on. Thats about it, performance wise. Style wise, I have some lighting from ORACLE that swapped out my dome light and trunk light and also put footwell lighting in. Also, I have an aftermarket sound system that consists of 3 10 JL Audio w1v2-8 subwoofers.

Well, that about sums it up. I hope I didn't come off sounding arrogant. My intentions were the opposite. I look forward to contributing to this forum, and any constructive criticism or advice is welcome.

- Eric

laditee · 01-04-2013, 09:52 PM

Amazing story...congrats u definitey deserve it...much respect on ur accomplishments..post sum pics...welcome to the camaro family

90503 · 01-04-2013, 09:57 PM

Well done, Eric...congrats on the car and all the rest...enjoy the car and the forums...

OscarsG5 · 01-04-2013, 09:58 PM

Did you get any offers from anyDIV-1 Schools?!!

JK! Welcome iam also new to the forum but I've enjoyed it every bit you'll find that it's very useful! A lot of people with hands on experience in our types of vehicles!

EricWayne · 01-04-2013, 10:05 PM

Thanks guys! That really means a lot! I'll be sure to take some picture and upload them tomorrow.

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Did you get any offers from anyDIV-1 Schools?!! JK!

LOL, its funny that you mention that. I play basketball regularly, but not for my high school. On the other hand, whenever my parents introduce me to someone new, it's always the same response; "You a big ole boy! How old are you again? 17?! Dang sonny boy! You play football?! You look like a football player to me! Coaches must offer to pay you to play, son!" and so on. lol, it gets annoying after a while, but I know its all in good fun.

GotGame55 · 01-04-2013, 10:28 PM

Welcome!

69camaroSS · 01-04-2013, 10:32 PM

Welcome! Congrats on your ride! Enjoy!

Sir Nuke · 01-04-2013, 10:37 PM

Eric, CONGRATS on the new ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

CHMSC · 01-04-2013, 10:39 PM

Welcome to C5!

MBS · 01-04-2013, 10:45 PM

Welcome Eric, Your Dad and Mom bought you a Brand new Camaro!!! Your not spoiled your lucky you got cool parents , you need to take the trash out every day and do the dishes and always respect them , That is a sweet ride you got there enjoy and wash often. And dont Speed Ever unless on a race Track ! Your Mom and Dad want to keep you alive,

2010 SSRS · 01-04-2013, 10:51 PM

Eric, welcome to Camaro5

Fentito5thgen · 01-04-2013, 11:02 PM

Congrats Eric. Good job with the loss. I lost over 100 to joint the world finest NAVY. Totally worth it.

Enjoy your new ride!!!!

CamaroKid300 · 01-04-2013, 11:05 PM

Welcome!

Dznts · 01-04-2013, 11:05 PM

Welcome

01-04-2013, 09:47 PM	#1
EricWayne Ares Drives: 2012 Camaro V6, Nissan 300ZX, H2 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Posts: 38	My Introduction (New Member) Hey there, guys! Just thought I'd introduce myself. I have been lurking here for a while as a guest and reading threads, which really helped me out on a lot of decisions. So, i finally decided to sign up and am making my first post today. Just a little information about me: -My name is Eric and I'm from Louisiana. -I'm 17 years old, but if you met me in person, you couldn't tell. I'm 6'4" and I've been told I pass for 25. -I'm not spoiled, even if it may seem like it. (I'll explain that in a second.) -My Camaro is a 2012 V6 LFX. I earned the car myself, however. I didn't pay for it with my money, but I earned with hardwork. Sophomore year in High school I weighed close to 400 pounds (365 to be exact). One day I just got tired of all the ridicule and being so out of shape. I decided to go to a camp in Florida that helps young people change their lifestyle. I got all the way down to 240 pounds. When I got back, my parents said as a reward they would get me the car I wanted as long as it stayed within 30,000. My mother is a realtor down here and knows a lot of people since she has to talk to people to make a living, and fortunately she had sold the guy who owns the dealership, a house a few years ago, and he gave us a discount. Anyway, yeah, I guess I'm kind of spoiled, but I'm not stuck up in the least bit. -I've been in to cars ever since I was a little kid collecting hot wheels. I always helped my dad work on his Nissan 300ZX since I was about 9. For a kid my age, I know a lot of stuff, as long as it interests me. So far, I've put a K&N Cold Air Intake on and a MRT Axle Back V.1 on. Thats about it, performance wise. Style wise, I have some lighting from ORACLE that swapped out my dome light and trunk light and also put footwell lighting in. Also, I have an aftermarket sound system that consists of 3 10 JL Audio w1v2-8 subwoofers. Well, that about sums it up. I hope I didn't come off sounding arrogant. My intentions were the opposite. I look forward to contributing to this forum, and any constructive criticism or advice is welcome. - Eric

01-04-2013, 10:28 PM	#6
GotGame55 Haters gonna hate? Drives: '04 Chevy Dirtymax Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Diesel Life Posts: 642 View My Garage	Welcome! __________________ '04 CCSB Duramax

01-04-2013, 10:32 PM	#7
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01-04-2013, 10:37 PM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,705 View My Garage	Eric, CONGRATS on the new ride, and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, wive's, husbands, girlfirends and boyfriends here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

01-04-2013, 10:39 PM	#9
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Welcome to C5! __________________

01-04-2013, 09:52 PM	#2
laditee Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jerzy Posts: 2,665 View My Garage	Amazing story...congrats u definitey deserve it...much respect on ur accomplishments..post sum pics...welcome to the camaro family

01-04-2013, 09:57 PM	#3
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,564	Well done, Eric...congrats on the car and all the rest...enjoy the car and the forums...

01-04-2013, 09:58 PM	#4
OscarsG5 Drives: 2012 SS TRANSFORMER EDITION Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 107 View My Garage	Did you get any offers from anyDIV-1 Schools?!! JK! Welcome iam also new to the forum but I've enjoyed it every bit you'll find that it's very useful! A lot of people with hands on experience in our types of vehicles!

01-04-2013, 10:45 PM	#10
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Welcome Eric, Your Dad and Mom bought you a Brand new Camaro!!! Your not spoiled your lucky you got cool parents , you need to take the trash out every day and do the dishes and always respect them , That is a sweet ride you got there enjoy and wash often. And dont Speed Ever unless on a race Track ! Your Mom and Dad want to keep you alive,

01-04-2013, 10:51 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Eric, welcome to Camaro5 __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

01-04-2013, 11:02 PM	#12
Fentito5thgen Sombra Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Gray 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 232 View My Garage	Congrats Eric. Good job with the loss. I lost over 100 to joint the world finest NAVY. Totally worth it. Enjoy your new ride!!!! __________________ "Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool." Agent Simmons (S7) TF 1

01-04-2013, 11:05 PM	#13
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