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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Bought my trailer today!! I've got to go pick it up this weekend. Also, ordered another set of tires. So I'm ready to go.


LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO!! I'M FREAKING OUT!!
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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John, I forget the exact cost for the room, but give them a call. I think the 2 nights averaged out to about $80.00/night.

I'm pissed that the coverage of the Grand Am Cup race didn't include any in car videos. But I'm sure Geoff will get a bunch of new ones!

And, John, don't forget, this isn't just another HPDE......this is the "BCR Harness Bar Right Coast Tour"!

Geoff.....need details on THE trailer! Sounds like a busy weekend! Road America & the Meet & picking up the trailer! I'm going to try to do RA on Friday, but then I need to spend Sunday bleeding brakes & wiring my oil temp gage........are they really saying upper 90's this weekend?
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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All this Blue Armco stuff is making me a bit nervous....pin ball
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 08:03 PM
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All this Blue Armco stuff is making me a bit nervous....pin ball
You and me too!

Awesome rig Brian!

Love the "Foot Print"!


Looks like I'll be the only one without a trailer.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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Wow! Nice looking rig Brian.

I just picked up an 18' open deck trailer. Nothing fancy, but it should get the job done. I'll probably miss ANOTHER meet, but I think I can still make the Sprints.


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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Trailer looks great Geoff! I'm jeolous! Reading other threads, it looks like most of us are going to be testing new toys! THE suspensions shipped today, and BF Jack WILL have his installed. Jackson says it only takes them 20 minutes to install!
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 03:50 AM
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I will have new toys as well... new tires and a new bling bling LSD...
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I really didn't want to be "testing new toys" but Jackson pretty much convinced me that the new suspension would be a big improvement even with basic install and adjustements.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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I got to test all my new toys out at watkins... after the first couple of runs and some pyrometer readings on the tires, the car felt great. Only thing I'm missing now is a set of R-compounds!
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Hey Chicago crew, just wanted to let you guys know that Lori and I changed our plans a bit and will be leaving Tuesday night right after the event. We are heading up to Niagara Falls for some personal time.

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Old Jun 27, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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When are you all planning on getting there, Sat or Sun? I'd be interested in meeting up with you all Sunday evening when I roll into town, perhaps for some pooltime, laketime, dinner, and/or drinks (bonus if there are fishbowl margaritas).
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John, we should be rollin into the Glen mid to late Sunday afternoon. I don't have a cell phone..... But the others do. I suggest you PM them to get their #'s.

I, for one will join you for some "fishbowl margaritas".

John, are you going to join us with Lori at Niagara Falls?
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John, we should be rollin into the Glen mid to late Sunday afternoon. I don't have a cell phone..... But the others do. I suggest you PM them to get their #'s.

I, for one will join you for some "fishbowl margaritas".

John, are you going to join us with Lori at Niagara Falls?
Bruce, you weren't invited to Cancun why would we want you there?

John, I'll pm you with my cell. And I'm always up for fishbowl margaritas!
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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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I knew about your trip to the "Redneck Rivera" in Branson, MO, but you never told me about Cancun!
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You'll NEVER guess what Black Flag Jack & I got from UPS today.....

Installing tomorrow!

Geoff, PLEASE remember to bring your slick pyrometer.

And, if someone MUCH more PC literate than I could bring a lap-top.....you can laugh at some videos!
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by EnthuZ
You'll NEVER guess what Black Flag Jack & I got from UPS today.....

Installing tomorrow!

Geoff, PLEASE remember to bring your slick pyrometer.

And, if someone MUCH more PC literate than I could bring a lap-top.....you can laugh at some videos!
Good luck with the installs.
I'll be bringing my laptop and pyrometer. What videos??

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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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What videos??
The one you took riding shotgun with me at the Autobahn Country Club!
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zillinois
Found hot lap description of Watkins Glen.

http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks...en.html#HotLap

I've been reviewing video footage to try and get a jump on the track. Fast and unforgiving. Sounds like fun.
Where did you find the video footage?
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by zman2
Where did you find the video footage?
Just did a google search.
http://www.opentracking.com/track_video.htm
http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/02/062202/watkinz12.html
http://www.submariner.org/thepno95/V...%20May%202001/
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