I sure would like to do something at Beach Bend. I need to test a new part 
[MCV] Cruise-In
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Melting Slicks
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[MCV] Cruise-In
Guys, how about we plan a MCV gathering before the end of the season. We could attend the Bellvure Cruise-In or some other activity. Winter will be here soon. Be good to get all the Vettes together again.
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I'm in desperate need of a Beach Bend trip, but I just don't know when I'm going to be able to get it in. The 16th is Cathdoc's BBQ, and the 22-23rd is the highspeed autocross back in Knoxville. That leaves Halloween weekend, which I'm sure everyone with kids is tied up.
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Melting Slicks
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I am going to plan on attending the Bellvue cruise in on the 16th then. Maybe some others can make it out too. Beech Bend has Sat DAY racing 12:00-4:00 on Oct 16,23,30 Nov 6,13,20. I am up for going anytime. I might go racing the 16th then head to the cruise in. Who else is in?
And what is this new part? Tell more.
And what is this new part? Tell more.
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Originally Posted by marlowchris
I am going to plan on attending the Bellvue cruise in on the 16th then. Maybe some others can make it out too. Beech Bend has Sat DAY racing 12:00-4:00 on Oct 16,23,30 Nov 6,13,20. I am up for going anytime. I might go racing the 16th then head to the cruise in. Who else is in?
And what is this new part? Tell more.
And what is this new part? Tell more.
Sounds good to me for the 16th.
We could meet at the KMart on Long Hollow Pike? Pick a time.
As far as the new part goes, well I paid a visit to Dynotech Engineering on my way to North Dakota and bought one of those rearends they are selling.
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Originally Posted by marlowchris
The 16th is a go for racing at Beech Bend. Anyone else want to go?
Can't that weekend. My brother and his wife and daughter are coming into town that day.
Last edited by BryanC; Oct 7, 2004 at 11:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by tv7son
Well I'll be at the K-Mart on Long Hollow Pike at 10:00 wait until 10:30 or 11:00 then head to BG. I think LV might be up for this too.
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Ah heck, I probably haven't got anything better to do.
But I need some teaching on this whole launch business with the manual trans and street tires.
Heck....how on earth do you do a burnout in a manual car? Really fast feet?
But I need some teaching on this whole launch business with the manual trans and street tires.
Heck....how on earth do you do a burnout in a manual car? Really fast feet?
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On street tires, you only need to clean them off. Avoid as much of the water box as possible (hard to do at Beach Bend). So just dump the clutch for a couple seconds, let'er walk a bit towards the line, then shut her down.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
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Heck, I don't know what it means, "to dump the clutch". 
I've only been driving a stick for a year, and I'm sure I've never done this on purpose...
I suppose you mean rev 'er up and then engage the clutch in a rapid and violent manner? Ow...hurts to think about it.
I've only been driving a stick for a year, and I'm sure I've never done this on purpose...
I suppose you mean rev 'er up and then engage the clutch in a rapid and violent manner? Ow...hurts to think about it.
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Originally Posted by Paladin
Heck, I don't know what it means, "to dump the clutch".
I've only been driving a stick for a year, and I'm sure I've never done this on purpose...
I suppose you mean rev 'er up and then engage the clutch in a rapid and violent manner? Ow...hurts to think about it.
I've only been driving a stick for a year, and I'm sure I've never done this on purpose...
I suppose you mean rev 'er up and then engage the clutch in a rapid and violent manner? Ow...hurts to think about it.
Hey Matt, when you race me just drive like you are in a church parking lot!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 03Ragtop
Long Hollow Pike? 
It is the last exit on the North side of Nashville.
It is real easy to find, just keep going North on 65 when you go past
the exit for Rivergate Mall and 2 mile parkway the next exit is Long Hollow Pike. The KMart is right there at the exit too.
Use your Jarhead survivial skills and you will be fine.
