[Z06] Where did Ranger go?
11-05-2008, 07:55 PM
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Safety Car
11-05-2008, 08:42 PM
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I spotted "Ranger" at a shopping mall recently. He was wearing big black sun glasses, as the movie studio told him the "mask" was their property.
He was there with a white horse, and a dark skinned dude from I think TOraNTO.
Looked all wrinkly-----really old dude.
In fact I think he may be dead now.
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Who was that masked man ?
Hi HO....SILVER...away...........
He was there with a white horse, and a dark skinned dude from I think TOraNTO.
Looked all wrinkly-----really old dude.
In fact I think he may be dead now.
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Who was that masked man ?
Hi HO....SILVER...away...........
11-05-2008, 09:45 PM
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Burning Brakes
He is a straight up guy. I miss his posts as well. He doesn't know me but gave me his number to call and help me in a couple of areas.
most would not do that.
he is a good guy.
most would not do that.
he is a good guy.
11-05-2008, 11:13 PM
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This question comes up quite often.
This forum can be quite addicting with the vast amount of resources shared by all the members.
Until you get annoyed by the few members who are allowed to continuously to be rude, flame, bash and challenge their fellow members. Just like they did with Ranger and many others.
This is apparent with many of the current threads on this forum. Or even some of the comments on this thread.
This forum can be quite addicting with the vast amount of resources shared by all the members.
Until you get annoyed by the few members who are allowed to continuously to be rude, flame, bash and challenge their fellow members. Just like they did with Ranger and many others.
This is apparent with many of the current threads on this forum. Or even some of the comments on this thread.
11-05-2008, 11:54 PM
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Safety Car
Ranger is around. Saw him at the track a couple weeks ago. He's still running strong and most importantly having a lot of fun at the track. That's what its all about.
Ranger provided a lot of good info here -- and despite a few haters that made a point of going out of their way to cut him down, I think he thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with the other 99.9% of the folks here.
And as far as some that believe that modern day racing does not have any science or technology behind it, and that there is no need to understand these components, I am not going to be able to change your mind.
Obviously, the driver component is critical and excellent driving will extract great times. But there are other factors that need to be understood.
Hopefully, people will continue to come to CorvetteForum to share their experiences, knowledge, and lessons learned. I know I have learned a lot here and appreciate having CF and the community here as an invaluable resource.
Ranger provided a lot of good info here -- and despite a few haters that made a point of going out of their way to cut him down, I think he thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with the other 99.9% of the folks here.
And as far as some that believe that modern day racing does not have any science or technology behind it, and that there is no need to understand these components, I am not going to be able to change your mind.
Obviously, the driver component is critical and excellent driving will extract great times. But there are other factors that need to be understood.
Hopefully, people will continue to come to CorvetteForum to share their experiences, knowledge, and lessons learned. I know I have learned a lot here and appreciate having CF and the community here as an invaluable resource.
Well said...
I would like to add that usually, these are the same people that say the samething about nascar. No technology since they are still racing with pushrods. Wow, OMG!
"Wait, the Z06 has pushrods too and only one cam. DAMN IT, i need to sell it quickly before the mullets starts to grow in!"
11-07-2008, 07:43 AM
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Le Mans Master
Ranger is a good guy and is well missed. He gave me nothing but good information with any question I might have about my Z, or drag racing. There were some members on here that seemed to have it out for him. I think he finally had enough of it and took a break. I dont blame him.
11-07-2008, 09:02 AM
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If the conduct of folks on the Forum, and the general tenor of the discussions are driving away good folks like Ranger, then that is disappointing, and something the membership should take to heart. The CF is supposed to be a place for people to share knowledge and help each other out. When we have highly knowledgeable folks like Ranger, we ought to welcome their input and participation. We don't all have to agree (or disagree for that matter), with info posted. But running off knowledge simply because of an eroding quality of the posting environment is foolish.
11-07-2008, 09:16 AM
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If the conduct of folks on the Forum, and the general tenor of the discussions are driving away good folks like Ranger, then that is disappointing, and something the membership should take to heart. The CF is supposed to be a place for people to share knowledge and help each other out. When we have highly knowledgeable folks like Ranger, we ought to welcome their input and participation. We don't all have to agree (or disagree for that matter), with info posted. But running off knowledge simply because of an eroding quality of the posting environment is foolish.
11-07-2008, 09:38 AM
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Race Director
If the conduct of folks on the Forum, and the general tenor of the discussions are driving away good folks like Ranger, then that is disappointing, and something the membership should take to heart. The CF is supposed to be a place for people to share knowledge and help each other out. When we have highly knowledgeable folks like Ranger, we ought to welcome their input and participation. We don't all have to agree (or disagree for that matter), with info posted. But running off knowledge simply because of an eroding quality of the posting environment is foolish.
11-07-2008, 09:48 AM
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Drifting
he is a class act
I have been to several track rentals with ranger and he is a class act. He will go out of his way to help you with anything at the track to make your day as successful as his. If you have the pleasure of meeting him in person as I have, you would be hardpressed to say a negative thing about him!
11-07-2008, 10:26 AM
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Team Owner
If the conduct of folks on the Forum, and the general tenor of the discussions are driving away good folks like Ranger, then that is disappointing, and something the membership should take to heart. The CF is supposed to be a place for people to share knowledge and help each other out. When we have highly knowledgeable folks like Ranger, we ought to welcome their input and participation. We don't all have to agree (or disagree for that matter), with info posted. But running off knowledge simply because of an eroding quality of the posting environment is foolish.
11-07-2008, 04:51 PM
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Because of how large and active this forum is, it is always going to reflect the bell shaped curve of human nature pretty closely (I like to call it a microcosm of society). We can all strive for improvement, but at the same time we all need to accept people for what they are and not get our feelings hurt by folks sitting in a dark basement in their underwear hiding behind the anonymity of the computer screen.
11-07-2008, 05:36 PM
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Team Owner
Ranger nice guy here and I met him at Carlisle few years back.
Some times you need thick skin to survive this forum especially in the political or off topic section. I try to type what I would say to someone's face.
Some times you need thick skin to survive this forum especially in the political or off topic section. I try to type what I would say to someone's face.
11-07-2008, 07:26 PM
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I have a lot of respect for ranger......someone that took the time to share his experience on the forum.
There is someone on this thread that needs a boot from the forum.
There is someone on this thread that needs a boot from the forum.
11-07-2008, 08:39 PM
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MONARTOR
11-07-2008, 10:27 PM
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Race Director
Ranger is a great guy. I learned alot from him about corvette's. To this day, I still change the clutch fluid in all my manual cars. He will be back, don't worry. A asset for sure.
11-07-2008, 10:45 PM
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Le Mans Master
Because of how large and active this forum is, it is always going to reflect the bell shaped curve of human nature pretty closely (I like to call it a microcosm of society). We can all strive for improvement, but at the same time we all need to accept people for what they are and not get our feelings hurt by folks sitting in a dark basement in their underwear hiding behind the anonymity of the computer screen.
11-07-2008, 10:55 PM
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Le Mans Master
I have raced with Ranger twice & have spoken to him both on the phone & via PM's.
There is not a guy more willing to help here then him. He gave me his phone # BEFORE I even owned my C6Z to call him with any questions or concerns I had about buying one, let alone to discuss racing one.
When I beat his (at that time) record, HE was the one forcing me to take a picture (that HE himself took) to post in my thread here on the forum.
There isn't a more classy, analytical (maybe Dgdoc lol), technical driver anywhere here. He may come off wrong to some, but if you know him you quickly realize he is a VERY nice guy!
I TOO hope he returns! His posts are/were invaluable!
Ron
There is not a guy more willing to help here then him. He gave me his phone # BEFORE I even owned my C6Z to call him with any questions or concerns I had about buying one, let alone to discuss racing one.
When I beat his (at that time) record, HE was the one forcing me to take a picture (that HE himself took) to post in my thread here on the forum.
There isn't a more classy, analytical (maybe Dgdoc lol), technical driver anywhere here. He may come off wrong to some, but if you know him you quickly realize he is a VERY nice guy!
I TOO hope he returns! His posts are/were invaluable!
Ron