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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 3:35pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
Pictures are too large to upload, I'd shrink them and upload when I get home 8 Likes
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 4:21pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
^^ Obodo Oyigbo fine o |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Ugosample(m): 6:22pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
FrankNetter:Yea, Yankee fine indeed. Nigeria/Africa needs to sit up and improve 4 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Bossman(m): 10:50pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
That 3rd picture looks like Lakeshore drive. I used to work in that second building from the right (the 3rd picture). Working our of the Northwest suburbs now. I see you are really enjoying Chi-Town. FrankNetter: 4 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 11:34pm On Apr 01, 2017 |
Bossman: You're right, it is. I played on Google Map and got this. 4 Likes
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by metallisc(m): 10:23am On Apr 02, 2017 |
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by metallisc(m): 10:32am On Apr 02, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by metallisc(m): 12:02pm On Apr 02, 2017 |
my bros use air France to Yankee as him reach France airport go shit, him just stand up the thing just flush him shout blood of Jesus..
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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by metallisc(m): 12:23pm On Apr 02, 2017 |
FrankNetter: be very careful o, crazy yankee babes usually come in beautiful packages! ![]() ![]() |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 7:45pm On Apr 04, 2017 |
@franknetter how often do you change the shock absorber of your car over there compared to the frequent changing of shock absorber cos of the road irregularities here in Nigeria. Cos I learnt the main problem car suspension system is Nigeria is our poor road network. i guess there is no availability of "Tokunbo" spare parts over there. Lol |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 5:35am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Today, I was hit by an epiphany... I normally drive around in a toyota camry (2002 model). Though somewhat old, it gets me from point A to point B, I use it for school runs, grocery runs and for work. So, today, my elder sister used the car to go get some stuff and I had to run some urgent errands for My mum. I had to use her car, a toyota highlander (2015 model). On driving for some minutes, I was slamming some cool jams on the stereo, I realized that my mum's car was actually better, controls and all; the steering wheel turned smoother, the brakes worked better, the car accelerated smoother. It was then it dawned on me that her car was all round better than mine, that driving wasn't just about moving from point A to point B. I would not have come to the conclusion if I had not driven her car (which I was somehow skeptical about driving at first). That exactly is how those who have been in Nigeria all their lives will never know how a sane society works, how stuff are meant to be. We are so used to the fvckery in nigeria that we see it as a way of life, we have gotten so used to suffering and smiling. We have been so used by our leaders, go to politics section, you'd see our youths taking sides and defending these same persons who are robbing us blind, the same people who have sworn never to relinquish power, who have sworn to keep nigeria in this undeveloped and backward state. Go to romance section, my mates are posting all over social media, making noise about bbn, "teamefe! teamtboss!" they cry, I shake my head in pity. My brothers and sisters, try as much as you can to leave nigeria, hustle for a tourist visa and visit a first world country, only then would you realize how messed up nigeria is. only then will you appreciate the difference between a Camry tiny light and a Bugatti Veyron. 85 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 5:46am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Toppytek: Nothing like tokunbo parts here bro. anything wey spoil for ya motor, na new one, tearrubber them go put for you. 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 6:51am On Apr 05, 2017 |
FrankNetter: I've always wished that NYSC graduates, as part of their service, should be sponsored for two weeks visit to a developed country by the government. 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 6:53am On Apr 05, 2017 |
FrankNetter: Haba Alhadji, toks parts dey now ![]() Jump on car forums, junk yard, wrecking yard, etc ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 7:24am On Apr 05, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: Baba, you get my point na. If your motor spoil for here, na tokunbo dem go put for you? 5 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 7:49am On Apr 05, 2017 |
FrankNetter:so how often do you work on your car's suspension system? |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 8:15am On Apr 05, 2017 |
FrankNetter: If I tell u say this country no taya me I swear na lie. Like u said , it seems we've been accustomed to suffering and being taking advantage of, We see it as a normal thing. And that's the reason I'm always careful to have any kind of discussion that has to do with my life with anybody. Before gaining admission into the University.. I decided to go into Automobile mechanic training .. come see as people dey laugh me.... Na dat time I know say some kinds of works are not meant for Handsome guys.. I was really discouraged but my Ideal of determinism kept me going.. I gained admission that same year and today am an intern in the same auto workshop cos am studying an automobile related course which I really love and I think it'd make alot of sense if I know the practical aspects and not the theory alone. Though it not easy, I get depressed at times cos I don't even know what tomorrow holds in my dear country .. no hope for the youths or fresh graduates.. I no go relent sha .. I'll keep the ambitious fire burning.But if I fit manage get that thing wey dem call Visa after school.. make I hear say I wait.. 14 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 8:17am On Apr 05, 2017 |
EgunMogaji:and you think someone like me will come back to this country? Never!!! |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:32am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Toppytek: Why wouldn't you? |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:34am On Apr 05, 2017 |
FrankNetter: It depends. http://www.usedjapanmotors.com I buy used engines all the time from UK. Unless your car is under warranty, then you'll find out that used engine market is robust here. 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by FrankNetter(m): 8:42am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Toppytek: I'll ask bro. You don forget say na yesterday I enter yankee? ![]() 11 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 8:49am On Apr 05, 2017 |
FrankNetter: na true sha .. but if na Naija and d area where I dey for Lagos... u go don bring that car come my workshop cos of suspension system problem. as at yesterday we changed one shock absorber (front left) of one ACURA ZDX which cost ₦150k and that's the highest price for a shock absorber that I've ever heard of. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:51am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Toppytek: You should always change parts like these in pairs. You'll have all sorts of issues on this car. 2 Likes |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 8:51am On Apr 05, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: how?.. tell me more pls.. edakun ![]() EgunMogaji: how?.. tell me more pls.. edakun |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:54am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Toppytek: Why don't you start a thread in CarTalk so we don't pollute this thread more. 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by ferhyntorlah(f): 8:55am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Toppytek: Wise decision. Keep your life dreams to yourself and self alone. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 8:57am On Apr 05, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: I'm just an intern in the said auto workshop, i believe my master and the owner of the ride would have discussed the whole thing before bringing the car for repair.. I marveled when I saw the car thou.. cute and cool |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 8:59am On Apr 05, 2017 |
Toppytek: Well maybe you can educate them and score points http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/1464/should-you-replace-shocks-in-pairs http://www.city-data.com/forum/automotive/702919-why-change-both-struts-when-only.html 1 Like |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 9:13am On Apr 05, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: nice one.. but that was the first time I witnessed only one shock absorber being changed.. we do change them in pairs like u said earlier. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Toppytek(m): 9:14am On Apr 05, 2017 |
ferhyntorlah: yeah.. thanks |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 10:50am On Apr 05, 2017 |
EgunMogaji: this is what i was talking about on a different thread where i was against internship with artisans. you are in your formative years, an you can wind up with the create three problems after solving one mentality. |
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Lucasinho(m): 11:34am On Apr 05, 2017 |
atuagbo:Bro kindly assist me on something.. |
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