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Old 11-14-2010, 06:39 PM
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Paul saved my azz from having to go home and return to Etown today to pick up my busted hot rod. Laoned me his rig and he drove his hot rod home. I'm sure he could have done without the detour, and i really appreciate his help.

Ok, so I've learned a some of lessons in the last couple of weeks. Don't ever say your car never spins and never leave the trailer at home
Old 11-14-2010, 06:45 PM
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And can we say "12 BOLT"
Old 11-14-2010, 06:49 PM
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Mackey, i was about to write a retraction for all those nasty things i said about the 10 bolt yesterday. It turns out the 10 bolt is fine.......unfortunately i can't say the same about the tranny

This tranny has been raced regularly for about 10 years now and never had a hiccup........til yesterday when it went out with a BANG!!!!, actually two bangs and a scream!!!!!!!!!!!
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Good job Paul, trailers/tow vehicles definitely come in handy sometimes.
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Paul is a good guy! Sorry about the trans carnage Ralph.

Maybe I'll get one of trailer things one day!
Old 11-14-2010, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003VETT
Paul is a good guy! Sorry about the trans carnage Ralph.

Maybe I'll get one of trailer things one day!
except for the trailer. Only race cars need tailers. You have 9 second street car.
Old 11-14-2010, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003VETT
Maybe I'll get one of trailer things one day!
Nah Shawn.........just keep up'n the booooost
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Originally Posted by ralph
Nah Shawn.........just keep up'n the booooost
That's when he will need it LOL, if he keeps just doin' what he's been doin' he'll never need a trailer LOL.
But it really does become almost a necessity if one wants to attend those far away races (MIR, LSX Shootout etc.) with a fast car, can't be breaking stuff when you're 700+ miles from home.
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Originally Posted by 2003VETT
Paul is a good guy! Sorry about the trans carnage Ralph.


Originally Posted by 2003VETT
Maybe I'll get one of trailer things one day!
Yeah, so I can put you on it!

Really, that is why I always utilize my trailer, you never know what is going to happen.
You can break, get a flat, anything.
Plus you can bring things with you, like Jumper Cables, N2O bottles, spare tires, extra fuel, jacks, tools, etc...

I have it, I paid for it, so I use it.
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Plus you can bring things with you, like Jumper Cables, N2O bottles, spare tires, extra fuel, jacks, tools, etc...
I can't imagine how or why anyone would ever need things like that at the track during a heads up grudge run?
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I owe Paul a thanks as well. He brought his welding gear to weld up a stud for my spare tire carrier on the trailer...so thanks for that too bud.
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Any time Ralph & Edgar! Thats what racing friends are for Its funny,Kind of.I was going to drive my car down too until Edgar ask me to weld something,So I decided to trailer the car down and bring the welder in the pickup truck because I wasn't putting the welder in the vette Funny how things work out
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Face it Paul... You're just an all around good guy and we're all proud to have you as a friend
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Originally Posted by digivex
Face it Paul... You're just an all around good guy and we're all proud to have you as a friend


Your not so bad yourself Dave.
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Originally Posted by digivex
Face it Paul... You're just an all around good guy and we're all proud to have you as a friend
Thanks Dave
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Originally Posted by Turbo Bob
That's what our ECS Corvette Challenge is all about. Racers helping racers. Thanks Paul.
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Mr. Higgins I saw you recently help out a fellow CC racer.

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