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Old May 15, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MyV6IsFast3r
Get more people for our cabin Lee and Brian, im broke and don't want to spend more than I have to lol.
If you have anyone you know that can use a room, Z driver or not, please invite them.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Wednesday Caravan:

Wednesday:
1. Phreakdout (350Z Roadster)
2. TheKinn (350Z)
3. Sig11 (370Z)
4. BobaFettm (Lotus Exige)

Meeting up in Florence, KY
5. Push - Corvette
6. Jesse - 240 poop coupe
7. Patrick250 - 350Z Roadster
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Old May 16, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to join in.. long story, but, I haven't been able to use my house since last week (wood floor work). So, I've been staying with Mitsu and haven't been able to do any car prep etc.. ugh!

But, I picked up some walkie talkies today with plans to meet up with you guys Wednesday in Monroe.. butt-crack early.. lol

Going to be a push to get my exhaust adjusted, pack, oil change, etc.. and be ready for Wednesday.. but I'll make it work.

See ya's then. I have Brian's # in case anything comes up.

I assume some car-wash items should be packed as well? I heard there is someplace to wash your car down there..?
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by thekinn
I assume some car-wash items should be packed as well? I heard there is someplace to wash your car down there..?
Yeah, there is a car wash area. Last year someone was nice enough to donate a wash bucket or two. I brought some soap, wash mitt, towels, etc. The water pressure isn't that great but it gets the job done.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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I don't think I'm gonna get anything done... I am due for an oil change too but I think it will have to wait until after I get back. I need to go get a new nut for my front sway bar endlink to stop it from constantly popping and I haven't washed the car yet this year. Ugh.

I slept all day yesterday and feel like hell today still. At least I've got the dog kennel lined up.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Phreakdout
LEE: Can you call FVR and see if they assigned us a cabin # yet? I'd like to post it so folks can find us.
They said they don't give out cabin numbers until checkin. Should be on Welch rd. and earlier they told me we should have a view of the baseball field.

I may have a couple friends coming up from ATL fri-sun. That will help a bit with the cost if they can make it.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Phreakdout
You have a bit of a haul from Buchanan!
Tell me about it. I had to do a lot of convincing to get the wife to commit to a 5:00am departure time!

I'm still finding spots on the Z that need wiping down from my marathon polish and wax session last night.

Brian, do you have any packing tips for travelling in the roadster? Last year I think I sprung my trunk lid a bit. I used to be able to open the trunk with the tonneau lid up. Now it scrapes. We will be packing a bit lighter this year now that we know there is a laundromat on site.

I'm excited to finally meet you all. We went last year but we didn't know anyone and no-one knew us. Hell, I lent Brian my tire shine at the car wash and didn't even realize who I was talking to!
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Old May 16, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by thekinn
But, I picked up some walkie talkies today with plans to meet up with you guys Wednesday in Monroe.. butt-crack early.. lol
What kinda walkie talkies do y'all have? I was looking at a set of 22 channel 35mi FRS/GMRS radios at Best Buy... The other option is a set of 900MHz FHSS radios.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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I would think the FRS/GMRS type. I saw a set at Walmart for $25. I was unable to convince the wife that they are a necessity for the trip.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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I would think the FRS/GMRS type. I saw a set at Walmart for $25. I was unable to convince the wife that they are a necessity for the trip.
This is what I have, have the cobras. They do a pretty good job.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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wish I was going this year Oh well I'll be out there next year, so long as no haybails hit my car on my way out there again
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Old May 17, 2011 | 05:04 AM
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I went with the 16mi Cobras. Small, cheap.. I couldn't justify spending $100 on the high-end type.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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I went with the 16mi Cobras. Small, cheap.. I couldn't justify spending $100 on the high-end type.
They'll do just fine, they have pretty damn good range. Be sure to bring extra batteries!
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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Sad face....can't go this year cuz of school....
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick250
Tell me about it. I had to do a lot of convincing to get the wife to commit to a 5:00am departure time!

I'm still finding spots on the Z that need wiping down from my marathon polish and wax session last night.

Brian, do you have any packing tips for travelling in the roadster? Last year I think I sprung my trunk lid a bit. I used to be able to open the trunk with the tonneau lid up. Now it scrapes. We will be packing a bit lighter this year now that we know there is a laundromat on site.

I'm excited to finally meet you all. We went last year but we didn't know anyone and no-one knew us. Hell, I lent Brian my tire shine at the car wash and didn't even realize who I was talking to!
LOL - That was you! Small world.

Packing the roadster: Take some stuff out the the trunk. If you are driving with the top up all the way, pack stuff in the top storage area under the tonneau. But that takes away from the fun when you get to the mountains.

Michigan is wet right now. So I am skipping the wash and wax. The car will be a mess till we get to Florence, KY. I will do a spot clean there.

BTW: I did pick up a pair of GMS/FRS 25 mi range Cobra radios.

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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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dude my car is way way way way worse than yours.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sig11
dude my car is way way way way worse than yours.
Is yours still up on 4 jack stands? I have a long night ahead.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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hahah Oh god. Get to work. :P If you need help call me.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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Hey Brian if you need help bud! Don't call me.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 01:32 AM
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On our way!
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