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Old 08-21-2011, 12:11 PM
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Old 08-21-2011, 12:18 PM
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Let's see, I think the green wire goes to the blue wire...

I'd love to go to nationals this year, but my last 2 trips to the track ended up with me not making it through the race due to mechanical issues. It's bad enough a couple hours from home let alone 2500 miles away.
Old 08-21-2011, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by redtopz
It's bad enough a couple hours from home let alone 2500 miles away.
Last year me and my dad were going to go to Utah, but leading up to it, a lot of stuff came up and I ended up having to pull out. It would have been a fun trip for the 2 of us and I regret it now because my dad passed away in Jan.

I should be shot this year leaving my wife a single mom of 3 youngins for a week.
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Originally Posted by drivinhard
Last year me and my dad were going to go to Utah, but leading up to it, a lot of stuff came up and I ended up having to pull out. It would have been a fun trip for the 2 of us and I regret it now because my dad passed away in Jan.

I should be shot this year leaving my wife a single mom of 3 youngins for a week.

No, you should have been shot when you went to CMP days before she delivered your youngest.
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I think that was days after she delivered the youngest.

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No, you should have been shot when you went to CMP days before she delivered your youngest.
Old 08-21-2011, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06Tracker
I think that was days after she delivered the youngest.
"Needs killin'" defense would have gotten her off...
Old 08-21-2011, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by varkwso
"Needs killin'" defense would have gotten her off...
I can't say anything Mark has my car.
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Jeff just wants to know which one goes to the brake lights. I just don't think he uses his brakes.
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I haven't even done my post race inspection from Rd Atl, much less get prepped for nationals. I feel like a fish out of water without my scales.
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I had a lot of good intentions after RA. New shocks. Get it lighter. But mostly I have chased hot oil issue. And rough idle. Where are your scales?

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I haven't even done my post race inspection from Rd Atl, less get prepped for nationals. I feel like a fish out of water without my scales.
Old 08-21-2011, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by drivinhard
2 weeks till deadline
At least you have the keys
Old 08-21-2011, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06Tracker
I think that was days after she delivered the youngest.
3 days after, plenty of time to heal up and watch the other 2

Here's Jason's recent shop crew/thrash as seen on FB
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It takes less prep when you are racing for mid-pack. My car is all but done, I just need to wax it. LOL.
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Are you getting old enough to need any sleep yet That's what killed my getting to the track thrashing.... I needs my sleep.....
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Originally Posted by varkwso
Where are your scales?

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Had to ship them back to Longacre in WA state (5 days one way).
Luckily the problem is covered under warranty and I should have them back in time to check the car before heading out to OH.

Great service from the Longacre crew. They knew my deadline and kept me in tune on exactly what the situation was.
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Originally Posted by sperkins
Had to ship them back to Longacre in WA state (5 days one way).
Luckily the problem is covered under warranty and I should have them back in time to check the car before heading out to OH.

Great service from the Longacre crew. They knew my deadline and kept me in tune on exactly what the situation was.
That's awesome! I've always heard good things about Longacre and this is just another one to put in the bank for when I get future products that they make.
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Originally Posted by drivinhard
2 weeks till deadline
white one is the tach wire.

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Old 08-22-2011, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Bink
white one is the tach wire.

I think Mark is trying to see which wires he does not need to make the car lighter.
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Originally Posted by Bink
white one is the tach wire.

where's geerookie when you need him
Old 08-22-2011, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by drivinhard
2 weeks till deadline
wholly crap. trying to get more lightness by eliminating wires you dont need does not look like fun


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