I know the feeling, Im on 28% over here so it kind of balances itself out compared to UK. I get an allowance for accommodation and medical insurance, but the myth that the USA is cheaper to live in than UK is now tosh, apart for petrol prices, cigarettes and beer. (Which as you can imagine is the important bits)
Im going to store the S9 and try some V8 fettling over here. There is a shop that specializes in gas flowing cylinder heads, cams and carburation and its caveman stuff compared to forced induction so Im going to get an older muscle car and play. Parts are quite cheap as well.
Are you still at AD or have you stepped up?
Callum