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Old 06-18-2012, 04:27 PM
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Lars - I plan on being there instructing, one reason I was at amp learning the layout.
Scott - yes, it has PS still - and AC!
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I was trying to figure out how you could move the wheel so much like that.
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
Are you guys just attending or actually driving? lol.
Driving like bosses. I am pretty sure that means you need to be there driving to.

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Lars - I plan on being there instructing, one reason I was at amp learning the layout.
Scott - yes, it has PS still - and AC!
Can I call dibs on your sexy *** for instructing me? I need to know when to push it harder on the straight aways and take it deeper into the braking zones.
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Originally Posted by shuiend
Driving like bosses. I am pretty sure that means you need to be there driving to.

Can I call dibs on your sexy *** for instructing me? I need to know when to push it harder on the straight aways and take it deeper into the braking zones.
I agree with both! I got an assful of Nick into 3 in that first bid. Be sure to know heel-toe well, you'll need it - like I need LSD for my daily!
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I don't know if I can do it. I'm degenerating from doing one track day a quarter to doing one a month now and that's just too many $$$. Now, if the lake house sells it would be much easier. I'm running Chumpcar at Sebring on Sept. 22 and that's not cheap and only a couple of weeks before this. And I wanted to run with MVP at RA in November. I guess it is time to get rich so I don't have to limit myself so much.
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^ whut he said... $$$
But on the bright side, I'll be getting evaluated for instructing for Chin in July... now we'll he how bad I really suck.

I have to go feed the pig now...

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Originally Posted by sixshooter
I don't know if I can do it. I'm degenerating from doing one track day a quarter to doing one a month now and that's just too many $$$. Now, if the lake house sells it would be much easier. I'm running Chumpcar at Sebring on Sept. 22 and that's not cheap and only a couple of weeks before this. And I wanted to run with MVP at RA in November. I guess it is time to get rich so I don't have to limit myself so much.
Party at the house before it sells?
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Old 06-23-2012, 01:24 PM
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My local group - you always have groupies - have been talking chump recently. Sounds like SO much fun (and since I'm a millionare, money ain't an issue, even though I say it is) but time is a problem. We'll have to see... but looks promising seeing as we have 7 guys in our group.


The pig...


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I just watched your AMP run in the DD- you might check those engine mounts before any spirited driving. I think your engine was on the verge of rolling out of the engine bay- watch the stick dance in the vid!
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Originally Posted by GeneSplicer
This was the manifold after timeserts

How are these holding up for you?
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Engine mounts.... who needs 'em! on the list

Spooky - hard to tell since I've only had 2 track days with it, but so far so good.


Some more for the pig... Begi (3") and Synapse from Nick


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Old 07-13-2012, 09:16 AM
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Adding another to the stable... '94 for parts I think but snatched for $450 - clear title too... Chump? Dunno if it's a torsen or not - anyway to tell based on interior trim? I don't have the VIN yet to call it in. I pick it up today - pics are from CL.


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Saw that car, wondered if the shell was good enough to strip out and turn into a track beater. Nice find!
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power mirrors on a 94 is pretty much 99% torsen
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Old 07-17-2012, 10:15 PM
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You sir are correct, it's a torsen... I'll decide what to do with it after I check the engine out. If I build it as another track beater, should I keep the ABS? I say no... but...
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Gah! Just remembered I had a missed call from you today. Were you in town?
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:20 AM
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Naw, I was just checking in.
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Find out if that 94 has cruise control. If so I might want to buy the cruise control off of it.
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What's up Bryan? Sorry I haven't called you back yet :( I keep saying I'm going to sell the miata, but I still haven't listed it yet. I want to get it on the dyno first and see what the new turbo puts down.
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Old 07-20-2012, 08:48 AM
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Lars- didn't pay attention, but the engine bay shot shows the cruise control booster. You can have IF I don't get mine working in the '93.

David - I was in the area, thought I could get a ride during lunch? Anyway, next time, but don't sell it before I stain your passenger's seat! And speaking of dyno - I gotta get my ---- together... this is what my buddy posted with his track beast 240 - stupid SR20s are stupid... gotta keep up with the Stones'

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