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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by AcidJake75
You guys see the circuit of Americas lone star Chapter thing got cancelled without notice? Thats fkt up... were any of you guys registered?
You talking about the Trifecta thing ?

I haven't seen any posts about it....where did yo see this ?

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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
You talking about the Trifecta thing ?

I haven't seen any posts about it....where did yo see this ?

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From: Mark Williams
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 8:57 AM
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Subject: 2013 Circuit of the Americas cancellation


Attention Lone Star Chapter DE Student and Instructors

We received devastating news from the Circuit of the Americas last night. Without explanation, communication at this time is that they they are now not interested in allowing HPDE or amateur racing at the facility. We have been advised that our deposit is being refunded, our dates cancelled, and all organization events such as our have been cancelled as well. This is undoubtedly a massive loss for the Texas motorsports communuity. We are shocked and amazed at this turn of events and regret that we must deliver this disappointing news immediately prior to the Holidays.

The facebook page for the Circuit may be a source of additional information (or frustration).


Mark Williams
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This is what I got via email this mornin...
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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I never got that email.. but that sucks to hear.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by fithamoto
ColecatZ, if you need anything done on your Z like fluids, brakes, suspension, or clutches.....Jake is the man to go to. No doubt about it...you will be in great hands.

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Huge thank you to Jake for helping me bleed my brake lines today !

I always enjoy doing work on the Z with him....you will learn a bunch if you pay attention.

I now have a new fresh bleeded brake line of Motul RBF 600 in my Z ready for a new year of Tracking & AutoX.

Thanks again to Jake !
Thanks man, I know Jake... we (more he, I supervised and tried to learn) did my brake pads, lines and rotors, as well as my coilover swap a while back.... I'll definitely being doing plugs and ART pipes soon.... probably a clutch.

I want to go over and replace hoses, plugs, and bushings.... it's 10 years old and while it hasn't given me much grief, I'd feel better knowing it was done.

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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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boo @ no grassroots in austin! -
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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I got this email from Steve Hodges after the one from Mark.


There have been a huge amount of rumors going around about the Circuit of the Americas cancelling events. Let me assure to not pay attention to all these rumors and comments. There are things in the works that I am not at liberty to say at this time. Please bare with us, further information will be sent out after the first of the year. Don't change your plans for June.
Thank You
Steve Hodges
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*** Please remember that this is for BMW members only and not for the general public. If you are a member and received an email, then you are invited to attend and sign up.....otherwise your out of luck.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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I've been sticking with the ngk coppers, changing out every 30k...probably go double platinum on the next interval so i can toss them in and forget about changing so often
me and my freaking hr... iridium set cost me $120
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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well, sad day.. me and stacy split... long story but will see what happens.. what does that mean... back to car modding

art pipes should be delivered monday!!
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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I got both emails, one from Mark and one from Steve. Sounds like some major confusion going on. Dont think I'll do those this year but it would be cool.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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maybe trying to fend off some of the public from their non public event or not -

http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/media-center

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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by steidz
I got both emails, one from Mark and one from Steve. Sounds like some major confusion going on. Dont think I'll do those this year but it would be cool.
I doubt that I would have gone to this event also.


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maybe trying to fend off some of the public from their non public event or not -

http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/media-center
I don't know if they are afraid of the public or what...but they shouldn't have to worry about it anyhow....they can do whatever they want.

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I know your away from the family over Xmas...so Merry Xmas & Happy New Year to you and the family Scott !
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Fith how's she running? More and more everyday i'm thinking it's my throttle body
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Fith how's she running? More and more everyday i'm thinking it's my throttle body
JaE35z, I'm on day 4 of driving and haven't seen any evidence of it wanting to drop in idle or stall. I'm keeping my fingers crossed....I hope it stays normal thru the winter because I like to drive the Z when it's cold out....Love the seat warmers.

Is yours still acting up ?
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Yea i've noticed if i'm sitting in park and i give it some gas the idle dips low the more gas i give then jumps back up to 650...picked up some TB cleaner and gonna give it a good cleaning tomorrow
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JaE35z
Yea i've noticed if i'm sitting in park and i give it some gas the idle dips low the more gas i give then jumps back up to 650...picked up some TB cleaner and gonna give it a good cleaning tomorrow
You should get some MAF cleaner also....while your cleaning the TB.
I cleaned it while it was still attached to the tube....just took off pieces until it was just the small tube it was mounted on.
Try to spray all sides of it...but be careful...it is very sensitive....I sprayed mine twice from about 8-12 inches. Not sure if helped, but maybe it was a combination of both things.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 02:22 AM
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how hard is it to take off the throttle bodies? i used to take the one off my trans am clean occasionally
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 02:29 AM
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today is going to suck a work, cant believe we are actually open
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 05:19 AM
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My company is working, but my department is shut down today. I had the option and was going to go in for overtime, but decided I better be smart and spend time with the family.

You stuck there all day Travis?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
how hard is it to take off the throttle bodies? i used to take the one off my trans am clean occasionally
I'm not sure Travis....never taken one off before. I just clean the linkage out by spraying and holding the gas open.

Originally Posted by travlee9374
today is going to suck a work, cant believe we are actually open
Hopefully it goes fast for you...just surf the web as much as you can.


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My company is working, but my department is shut down today. I had the option and was going to go in for overtime, but decided I better be smart and spend time with the family.

You stuck there all day Travis?
Good call Eric....always nice to be home with family.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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MERRY XMAS !

I hope you all had an awesome Xmas...lets tear up the track next year !

We need some more of you to start coming out to the AutoX events, Time Trials, and Track events....your Car was built for this so nothing to be worried about.
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