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 Dec 11 2006, 05:20 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88  |
New Hubs, rotors, & pads are on along with new front spring rates. Serviced the Lower control arms (checked caster bushings), elongated caster & camber slots a bit more, removed drivers side door bar, and fixed vibrating fan issue with cheap Zirgo junk. need to flush brake fluid, and may R&R plugs and wires. Still need to set the alignment as well as find replacement castelated nuts for the upper ball joints (don't ask). Also need to mount some tires on another set of rims. Hopefully I'll be able to get it all together if I can find the time all hell doesn't break lose at work.
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Dec 11 2006, 01:24 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Morgan ... I fully expect you to be there. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I have room for an air mattress in my trailer.
Andy, I do have AC outlets in the trailer, but no vent. So, I'm a little hesitant to build any kind of fire inside the trailer. I'll just bring my SPARCO footie PJs .... |
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Dec 12 2006, 08:39 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 22-June 06 Member No.: 1,255 |
Sounds like you all are going to have a blast!
Nice weather! Lots of cars! Plenty of track time! Sweet! |
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Dec 13 2006, 01:22 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Well, hell ... Life has gotten in the way.
My mom's house finally sold and we have submitted a contract on a replacement that is closer. The offer was accepted yesterday. Because it's a cash deal and at our request, we have an accelerated closing schedule ... December 20! I have to arrange for and get wood consuming reports and TREC reports done 5 days before the closing. That leaves this weekend for that ... So, it appears I get to chase a bureaucracy around this weekend instead of Andy ... Oh well ... maybe next time. Andy, I need to arrange to get with you sometime and snag the wheels and driveshaft. |
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Dec 13 2006, 02:07 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
as posted before, i cant make it. i tore down the LT1 in my CMC car a few weeks back to put new rod/main bearings in along w/ all new gaskets to help stop the 1-2 qt oil leak per weekend i've had.
got the motor and drivetrain re-installed last week and fired it up saturday. after a major issue that had me scratching my head and about to tear down the motor again, i realized i had a parts supplier issue. wrong parts given as the correct parts will cause a major issue. i finally got it resolved today just to have the IAC motor die. so that will not be fixed till tomorrow. i have no harness's, strike 2. the roof needs a place repaired from wind damage i've been neglecting for a month or so. so w/ this being the last available weekend till after new years, then the AI/CMC banquet on Jan 13th, and the 2007 season starting Feb 2/3 2007, i'm just about out of time. Misty, i really wish i could be there and was going to just drive my 98Z down to help you out, but i just cant do it. we will work something out soon enough. sorry. |
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Dec 13 2006, 06:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88 |
well, I may be a little closer to making it.
Finally got the car on the ground. Ran out of time to set the ride height and completely redoing the alignment. I *might* have one free evening between now and saturday morning to get that done, but I also need to have a set of tires mounted up. Its gonna be tight but I'm still pushing to make it. |
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Dec 13 2006, 05:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 997 Joined: 28-June 05 From: North Dallas, TX Member No.: 791 |
I am still planning on making it and would like to meet up with as many FRRAX people as possible. Look for the white B4C with the FRRAX and Blaine Fab stickers on it.
Still got lots to do so I better get crackin' |
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Dec 14 2006, 12:15 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
i could still possibly take a drive down on one day this weekend.
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Dec 14 2006, 01:05 AM
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I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727 |
I will be there for sure in the green C4. Working one day, driving the other.
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Dec 14 2006, 06:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 997 Joined: 28-June 05 From: North Dallas, TX Member No.: 791 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Dec 13 2006, 06:15 PM)  i could still possibly take a drive down on one day this weekend. Glenn, That would be cool. I am hoping we get to park the coach in the infield so PLEASE look me up. |
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Dec 15 2006, 07:07 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 41 Joined: 5-May 05 From: College Station, TX Member No.: 737 |
Those of you attending this weekend:
Track gates are open from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Friday night. They open again at 7:00 Saturday morning. Registration starts at 7 am in the driver's lounge. Driver's meeting is at 7:45. Garage spaces are $20 and reserved. If you want one, call Rusty Rush at 979-690-2500 or you can get one at registration. See you Saturday! Misty Cain |
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Dec 15 2006, 01:36 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
House inspectors due 12/16 at 9am
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Dec 18 2006, 02:02 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
well guys, how was the weekend?
i got the car running and the roof fixed. |
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Dec 18 2006, 08:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 997 Joined: 28-June 05 From: North Dallas, TX Member No.: 791 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Dec 17 2006, 08:02 PM) well guys, how was the weekend? i got the car running and the roof fixed. Glenn, One of the Instructors walked up to me first thing and asked for me by name -- He had on an SVT Cobra T shirt and said he knew you and Mitch. Being the gracious soul that I am I did not hold that against him but I did eye him with some suspicion since he freely admitted it. Sorta squinted at him like Clint Eastwood in Hang 'Em High. Met y5e06 ( Morgan) and he was working hard getting his CMC car sorted. Met Stangkiller. I also hooked back up with GuySS for the first time since Big Bend. He drove up for just a few hours in a sweet little '40 Chevy. As far as my experience? I had a mind bending time... That is really the only way I can describe it. It was humbling and frustrating at first but by the end of the day Sunday I was throwing the car around the curvy parts alot better. Becky Laughlin was my instructor both days and she was a patient soul - God bless her. She did take me on a ride in her Porsche that was just astounding. I have never been anywhere close to this kind of experience before and there was a pretty steep learning curve. Even though the ORR car is not set up at all for this, it did pretty well. Tranny (A4) ran hot even with a cooler because there was just not enough air getting to it. The tune was all wrong since I have the converter locking up and stayin locked at 90mph plus. The extra weight in the car killed me -- and my arms. The alignment was not good for this and I could go on and on. Am I going to make any changes to the car? No, it is a specific purpose car and it does well at what it is built for. Did I learn anything? Most definitely! I have some videos and pics I will post later. |
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Dec 18 2006, 11:53 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Ah, Becky in her purple Porsche. She's a bank VP or something. You'd never, ever guess by looking at her she is a speed freak and damned good at it.
Glad you had a great experience and I certainly wish I could have been there. The home inspectors were canceled for Saturday as I had to chase down a Power of Attorney and then rescheduled the INspectors for Sunday (yesterday). Trust me ... you had a LOT more fun than I did. How many cars were there? |
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Dec 18 2006, 03:24 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 2-July 04 Member No.: 383 |
QUOTE (AndyJ @ Dec 18 2006, 02:25 AM) QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Dec 17 2006, 08:02 PM) well guys, how was the weekend? i got the car running and the roof fixed. Glenn, One of the Instructors walked up to me first thing and asked for me by name -- He had on an SVT Cobra T shirt and said he knew you and Mitch. Being the gracious soul that I am I did not hold that against him but I did eye him with some suspicion since he freely admitted it. Sorta squinted at him like Clint Eastwood in Hang 'Em High. That was me Andy, sorry I didn't get back around to visit with you some more but after the "Dirty Harry" squint I figured you were busy lol. Glad to hear you made the most out of the weekend, I had to bail after Saturday but really enjoyed that track time and the weather we had. |
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Dec 18 2006, 05:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 997 Joined: 28-June 05 From: North Dallas, TX Member No.: 791 |
QUOTE (Admiral @ Dec 18 2006, 09:24 AM) That was me Andy, sorry I didn't get back around to visit with you some more but after the "Dirty Harry" squint I figured you were busy lol. Glad to hear you made the most out of the weekend, I had to bail after Saturday but really enjoyed that track time and the weather we had. Mike, Everyone was busy. I would be chatting with someone and just start getting into it when they would call my group to the grid. Not a lot of time for visiting. The weather WAS extraordinary for mid-December. T shirts were perfect for the temps. |
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Dec 18 2006, 06:16 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (Admiral @ Dec 18 2006, 09:24 AM) QUOTE (AndyJ @ Dec 18 2006, 02:25 AM) QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Dec 17 2006, 08:02 PM) well guys, how was the weekend? i got the car running and the roof fixed. Glenn, One of the Instructors walked up to me first thing and asked for me by name -- He had on an SVT Cobra T shirt and said he knew you and Mitch. Being the gracious soul that I am I did not hold that against him but I did eye him with some suspicion since he freely admitted it. Sorta squinted at him like Clint Eastwood in Hang 'Em High. That was me Andy, sorry I didn't get back around to visit with you some more but after the "Dirty Harry" squint I figured you were busy lol. Glad to hear you made the most out of the weekend, I had to bail after Saturday but really enjoyed that track time and the weather we had. Oh Jesus ... It was Bell that was honored to know us, not the other way around. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/whip.gif) |
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Dec 18 2006, 06:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 997 Joined: 28-June 05 From: North Dallas, TX Member No.: 791 |
Pics
(IMG:http://www.texasinterceptors.com/images/tws1.jpg) Hangin'out (IMG:http://www.texasinterceptors.com/images/tws2.jpg) Front straight (IMG:http://www.texasinterceptors.com/images/tws3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.texasinterceptors.com/images/tws4.jpg) GuySS --- That is Misty and her Fbod in the background This post has been edited by AndyJ: Dec 18 2006, 06:51 PM |
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Dec 18 2006, 09:23 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Damn ... I wish I could have been there ....
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