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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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Harleys definately have a hard time pulling over into the gravel . The wheels kinda go out from under them . Props to the Harley peeps .
Here is Version 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2GMmlFxYfM
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by HTM Yaris
Harleys definately have a hard time pulling over into the gravel . The wheels kinda go out from under them . Props to the Harley peeps .
Here is Version 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2GMmlFxYfM
According to Killboy, they are paving the pull offs I don't use them often but now maybe more people will.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Yeah I'm glad they are paving the pull offs . Now I can bring my Hoosiers and not worry about slingin gravel and killin somebody
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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idk either. I never had trouble with that in the Lightning, but they ignore the Z pretty effectively. I guess that means I need to drop the LSx in the Z for the noise. Either that or a bull bar!
Loud pipes save LIVES!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by HTM Yaris
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Harleys definately have a hard time pulling over into the gravel . The wheels kinda go out from under them . Props to the Harley peeps .
Here is Version 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2GMmlFxYfM

So much better with the music!! My car is soooo nasty

Thanks for posting this!!! and to you!!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Can't wait to get my DVD with the video from that run from Scott... yippee!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by HTM Yaris
Yeah I'm glad they are paving the pull offs . Now I can bring my Hoosiers and not worry about slingin gravel and killin somebody
Yeah my NT01s were getting pretty goey out there. I wonder if Mike got any gravel damage from following me?
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Loud pipes save LIVES!
I made mine so damn quiet now birds wont even get out of the way. At least I don't get kicked off of tracks any more for to many Db.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason333
Loud pipes save LIVES!
I finally got around to fixing my exhaust leak (blown gasket) and the car is 300 times better in the cab, really kicking myself for not taking care of it before the trip
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by y_b_lamron
Bryan, as a project manager I think you're right. It would help everyone, especially you, tremendously. You bust your *** for this event, you should have a bit more play time.

As for most people content with just sitting around. I have to admit I am one of those people for the most part. I get my driving in but I love the socializing. The problem is, I am sure you know, that you can't make everyone happy. If there are less events than someone is sure to want more. If there are more than you may not get the participation that would warrant all the work that is put into it.

Most of what I've heard is all positive. The important part is that the event gets better every year...so thank you and all that helped out!
Suggestion - a sit down meeting with the clubs which sponsored the various events - get all that detail stuff out of the way and get everyone on the same page. That way they know where and when to be at the starting place for their event. And of course, more club involvement, and if not an actual club, a sign-up page on the web site for those who would like to volunteer some time. I know ZROC enjoyed the hell out of running registration - got to meet a ton of people and really made us feel a bigger part of a truly great event. Same with helping out earlier in the week since we got there Monday evening. And you can put us down for registration next year too (assuming we did not FUBAR anything up, lol) You are always going to have glitches come up - I think you handled them all extremely well (well, the ones I knew about anyway.)
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Drea who has the footage from us with the camera mount?
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Drea who has the footage from us with the camera mount?
I believe that Scott (Rhew) from Jacksonville had the cameras and mounts. He may bring the video to the Friday meeting.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nothix
I finally got around to fixing my exhaust leak (blown gasket) and the car is 300 times better in the cab, really kicking myself for not taking care of it before the trip
I had a y-pipe leak last year and the car sounded like @$$.

And yet this year with good pipes and all, I am a finalist for "Worst Sound Exhaust"?

Anyone here heard Fujitsubo Legalis-R and think it sucks? I think it was a "Loudest" exhaust competition, not "Best Sounding", in which case of course I wouldn't win.

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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Drea who has the footage from us with the camera mount?
Yeah Rhew (Scott) has it...
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by PerfZ
Suggestion - a sit down meeting with the clubs which sponsored the various events - get all that detail stuff out of the way and get everyone on the same page. That way they know where and when to be at the starting place for their event. And of course, more club involvement, and if not an actual club, a sign-up page on the web site for those who would like to volunteer some time. I know ZROC enjoyed the hell out of running registration - got to meet a ton of people and really made us feel a bigger part of a truly great event. Same with helping out earlier in the week since we got there Monday evening. And you can put us down for registration next year too (assuming we did not FUBAR anything up, lol) You are always going to have glitches come up - I think you handled them all extremely well (well, the ones I knew about anyway.)
Well this year was step one in that direction. Many things were figured out within the last few weeks. Next year, by the time the clubs volunteer there will be a list of things that need to be done. i.e. now that I have figured out the poker run and how to administer it effectively, the club gets to stuff envelopes with 25 decks of cards. The car show, the dam photo, the TSD, etc... I had a lot to learn this year, matter of fact most of the zdayz staff this year was in a different role than previous years. Next year I plan to do more social stuff and driving
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Up here in Michigan, there's some interest in starting a Z Club. My goal is to pull this off and have decent representation at the next ZdayZ. I was so impressed by the Ohio and Florida groups that you could say I've been inspired. I guess we'll see how that goes for next year.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Lightning Guy
I know your tires were balling the whole time, LOL. I do the same thing when people ride with me:

"see that extra inch of asphalt there, use it. "

"Brake early here cause there is not enough to get woahed down before the next turn."

"yada yada yada"

I'm not if people get sick from my driving or my incesant yacking, LOL.
I know, street tires are noisy. Oh well.

Most of my yacking is related to when I either do something right, or screw it up. (I try and make sure the student knows which is which.) If they go silent on me, I will talk to them just to make sure they are not freaked out.

I am working on some video now and hope to have it posted in less than an hour.

I would like some decent music to cover all my talking, but I may just post it raw...

*EDIT* computer issues= late tonight or tomorrow morning.

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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Zmazing03
I think it was a "Loudest" exhaust competition, not "Best Sounding"



Yeah, that was definitely what it seemed to end up being. I was too preoccupied to enter, and when I did get around to driving up there, they were finished listening.

Either way, since the award was given to the loudest rather than the best, I wouldn't have stood a chance either.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by russ713
Yeah, that was definitely what it seemed to end up being. I was too preoccupied to enter, and when I did get around to driving up there, they were finished listening.

Either way, since the award was given to the loudest rather than the best, I wouldn't have stood a chance either.
Some of those cars definitely sounded great but I personally think the race car sounded like crap lol.

They should build a tunnel for next years exhaust competition and everyone will discover the sound of Fujitsubo (and no, it doesn't sound like the Nismo!).

I entered last second since the line-up was right next to my cabin. Was a good time. I got to drive 40 in the parking lot and not get yelled at but I chirped going into 2nd on the final pass -- wanted to get into 2nd before I ran out of room, but tried to hard.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Phreakdout
Up here in Michigan, there's some interest in starting a Z Club. My goal is to pull this off and have decent representation at the next ZdayZ. I was so impressed by the Ohio and Florida groups that you could say I've been inspired. I guess we'll see how that goes for next year.
I used to go to some awesome Nissan meets back in the day. There was a guy who owned a 300zx that organized all the of the Nissan meets! I can't remember his name though... ugh.
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