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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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Fithian is right about the route to Cresson. I used to drive it every day to work so I've driven every possible route trying to find the fastest one. LOL

We can meet off 35W and Western Center (Mk Sushi area) and roll from there.

Travis - you aren't required to have a harness so that's entirely your option. The only thing required is a helmet. I've got one you can borrow if you want to save some cash for now. You don't have to go baller status like Mike with harnesses.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokersMagee
I go 380 to 35w mainly because it's easy from Frisco. Seems like its going to be a small turnout overall. No more TMS for BMW after this...
They might have slightly better turnout if they didn't force annual memberships and allowed ride alongs -- my 2 centavos.
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Fithian is right about the route to Cresson. I used to drive it every day to work so I've driven every possible route trying to find the fastest one. LOL

We can meet off 35W and Western Center (Mk Sushi area) and roll from there.


Somebody just text me the address and time, please, lol.
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AllstarE4
Fithian is right !
I am Always Right !
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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things that make you go hmmmmm

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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Eric, this is a vid of fitha and I at MSR. The 1.3 track would be from 11 sec into the vid to 1.21. We go right and you will take the left turn back around. It's a fun section with a lot more elevation change than what it looks like on the vid. http://youtu.be/RoTYOelehqY
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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The track looks really fun. I can't wait!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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Thanks for the vid Scott.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by AllstarE4
Fithian is right about the route to Cresson. I used to drive it every day to work so I've driven every possible route trying to find the fastest one. LOL

We can meet off 35W and Western Center (Mk Sushi area) and roll from there.

Travis - you aren't required to have a harness so that's entirely your option. The only thing required is a helmet. I've got one you can borrow if you want to save some cash for now. You don't have to go baller status like Mike with harnesses.
He has harnesses lol i sold them to him a while back. I guess he just hasn't put them in yet.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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i know i am not required a harness, but i already have them sitting in my garage, i was just saying i need to quit being lazy and put them in
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 02:56 AM
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Oh ya I forgot you picked those up from Patrick. Was trying to save you some cash, but you're one step ahead of the game.
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:12 AM
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i just need to break down and buy a helmut (as fith says), those dang things can get expensive
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 04:45 AM
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http://www.gopurepower.com/

dunno - someone with baller status try these out

I haven't run the 1.3 yet!! i bet its excellent in the Z!

So Eric/ and both Chris's are doing the PCA TT? and smokers mcgee? fml
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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woo hoo, i will be able to get car parts next week.... come to find out airfare for my vaca is only going to cost about 550.... i was estimating 800+

now i need to figure out what i want...... decisions decisions
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes10
http://www.gopurepower.com/

dunno - someone with baller status try these out

I haven't run the 1.3 yet!! i bet its excellent in the Z!

So Eric/ and both Chris's are doing the PCA TT? and smokers mcgee? fml

I'm just doing the AX tomorrow, not the TT. Come out there man. My names Adam by the way
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes10
http://www.gopurepower.com/

dunno - someone with baller status try these out
Lol, out of the active members here, you're the only one with baller parts. You need to try those out and then tell us. And maybe give me your stock fuel filter so I can have a back up for my old-*** car.

I'm ok on the oil filter, though -- free lifetime oil changes FTMFW!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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okay so i am prob going to order a clutch kit next week.... what should i be looking for when trying to narrow down choices. so far i have my eye on the JWT clutch flywheel combo
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 3hree5ive0ero
I'm ok on the oil filter, though -- free lifetime oil changes FTMFW!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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^ Part of the deal from when I got my car 7 years ago. Haven't paid for an oil change since.

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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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i knew about the chatter, but you think it is a waste of time until it is getting ready to go out?
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Oops, I deleted my last comment. I figured you were set on getting new clutch/flywheel.

Basically, I think it's a waste of time and money putting in a new clutch/flywheel in when your OEM is working perfectly fine (then again, your car is already 4 years old). Clutch/flywheel install is not exactly cheap and it's not the quickest of the installs.

Since your car is almost strictly a daily, you have to take driveability into consideration. OEM is guaranteed to give you least amount of chatter and will be the easiest to drive on the street. It's not like you need the extra clamping force. This is just my opinion.

If you're set on getting a new set, then I'd take into consideration driveability, noise, serviceability (vs replace), ultimate power goal, longevity, driving habits, and most importantly your budget. Answer those and you can narrow your choices down significantly.
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