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Post by unseratemymiata on Jul 9, 2006 16:01:25 GMT -5
hey all, my first autocross was this weekend and i must say, definately hooked, thanks to all who helped to put it on for us! Now..... my problem, i was wondering if anyone "saw" anything i was doing wrong(i was the stock red 03 civic in Emod).... cause i know i was doing something wrong, i just didnt feel comfertable. I'd appreciate any tips i could get(and yes, i just read the tips for novices, but i was wondering if anyone saw anything I specifically did wrong etc)......... any help would be greatly appreciated! And again, good times and much appreciation!
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Post by soloracer on Jul 9, 2006 19:19:48 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! Look me up at the NCAC or 24 hr autocross. I'm the waiver guy, usually with the straw hat. Will try to watch your runs. Can at least get you in touch W/someone in a similar car.
Wish u had said something at the event, one of the best things about auto-x is the willingness of peeps to help.
James
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Post by C4Shane on Jul 9, 2006 20:44:27 GMT -5
Yup - i'll be glad to help too, as soon as I drag out my old Slowmaro to whup up on James in C-prep at the 24 hours..LOL.. But we would be happy to help you out anyway we can. My car would be somewhat similar with FWD and race slicks. It is the rustbucket red Fiesta that is dragging the exhaust on the ground.
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Post by unseratemymiata on Jul 13, 2006 16:18:36 GMT -5
ahhhh yes, the one dave helped fix(was it with TAPE? mmmmmm, special tool 1001000101011), and thanks for the help guys. I appreciate not being seen as an outsider etc, ill see all of ya at 24 hrs, later days
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Post by C4Shane on Jul 25, 2006 21:23:49 GMT -5
Well, actually it was plumbers steel strap with a bolt that dave had - and he helped us knock a hole in the bottom to run the strap around the muffler - it worked - was done quickly and we were back in the battle! Almost like a real pit crew...couldn't have done it without the help of Dave!
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Post by ROADBOY on Jul 26, 2006 1:37:20 GMT -5
No prob Shane. I help whenever I can.  |
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Post by soloracer on Aug 22, 2006 23:12:38 GMT -5
Well, actually it was plumbers steel strap with a bolt that dave had - and he helped us knock a hole in the bottom to run the strap around the muffler - it worked - was done quickly and we were back in the battle! Almost like a real pit crew...couldn't have done it without the help of Dave! Wholeheartedly agree about RB. Jeannie and I would have never made it home from NCAC without his help!!!!!!  yet anuther James story. James |
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 22, 2006 23:16:59 GMT -5
You had problems on the way home?
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Post by C4Shane on Aug 22, 2006 23:51:16 GMT -5
Oh...this story will be good...I can just tell!!!! It obviously involves a Camaro and a Mustang...what more do you need to start a story!!
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Post by ROADBOY on Aug 23, 2006 0:10:12 GMT -5
HA HA yea. I didn't really do much, but I'll let James tell ya'll.
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 23, 2006 0:26:44 GMT -5
I feel bad that I abandoned them
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Post by guest aka MrsVlad on Aug 23, 2006 16:20:39 GMT -5
Don't feel bad, you had 2 girls to take care of. Dave saved the day. I ,,er,,, let James tell the story.
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Post by soloracer on Aug 23, 2006 20:27:25 GMT -5
You had problems on the way home? Yes!!!!! the birds ate our bread crumbs, and we could not find our way home!!! |
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 23, 2006 20:30:10 GMT -5
You had problems on the way home? Yes!!!!! the birds ate our bread crumbs, and we could not find our way home!!! You got lost? |
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Post by soloracer on Aug 23, 2006 20:32:10 GMT -5
Oh...this story will be good...I can just tell!!!! It obviously involves a Camaro and a Mustang...what more do you need to start a story!! Maybe my worst a-x weekend , ever. Thanks to ken and his charming wife and dotter for salvaging it. It was still tons of fun because of him , Deb, and Bonnie. Not to mention the support of my wife ,Jeannie. |
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Post by soloracer on Aug 23, 2006 20:33:58 GMT -5
Yes!!!!! the birds ate our bread crumbs, and we could not find our way home!!! You got lost? Think Hansel and Gretel, lol. |
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 23, 2006 20:36:04 GMT -5
Ok bud, spill it......What happened?
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Post by soloracer on Aug 23, 2006 20:36:52 GMT -5
Back to The caddy Civic, Do not let my recent performances trick you, am willing to help out. Been at this for a while. look me up at the 24.
James
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 23, 2006 20:38:59 GMT -5
(He, he, he)
*whispers....he got beat in his own car*
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 23, 2006 20:42:33 GMT -5
Aside from all the troubles we had with the car, I had a blast!!!  In fact, even with the stuff that went wrong, it was fun. You and Jeannie are a ball to hang with. And you have a pretty good mechanical head on your shoulders!! ;D |
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Post by soloracer on Aug 23, 2006 20:43:01 GMT -5
Ok bud, spill it......What happened? Flat trailer tire. For the full version ,show up at tha soshul. will tell how Dave held his foot in the door of the Firestone door till we got there. "no ya can't leave till ya fix the tire on my buddy's trailer!" Thanks again Dave. And like Mrs. Vlad sez You had two charming ladies to take care of. We were in good hands all weekend. Thanks Ken for your help in making what could have been a total disaster a great weekend. James |
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 23, 2006 20:45:18 GMT -5
Ok bud, spill it......What happened? Flat trailer tire. For the full version ,show up at tha soshul. will tell how Dave held his foot in the door of the Firestone door till we got there. "no ya can't leave till ya fix the tire on my buddy's trailer!" Thanks again Dave. And like Mrs. Vlad sez You had two charming ladies to take care of. We were in good hands all weekend. Thanks Ken for your help in making what could have been a total disaster a great weekend. James ROTFLMAO!!! ;D  ;D ;D An Exalt for RB!!! |
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Post by soloracer on Aug 23, 2006 20:46:14 GMT -5
(He, he, he) *whispers....he got beat in his own car* D*** You Yankee!!!! Try it again this year . Say the 24 shootout. ROTFLMAO. |
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 23, 2006 20:48:24 GMT -5
Hee, hee, heee  Yer on!!!! I heard we can run both cars at the 24!! Are you up for it? |
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 23, 2006 20:52:24 GMT -5
I'd be happy to come up and help with it's diet and performance!!
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Post by soloracer on Aug 24, 2006 17:25:42 GMT -5
I'd be happy to come up and help with it's diet and performance!! You are welcome to drop by anytime. Gonna tinker over the w/e. May even cook up some cow parts. James |
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Post by C4Shane on Aug 24, 2006 20:50:43 GMT -5
What - you are adding more performance and taking more weight outa it??? Wow...it should really...um...well....fly?
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Post by damnyankee on Aug 24, 2006 21:23:33 GMT -5
What - you are adding more performance and taking more weight outa it??? Wow...it should really...um...well....fly? LMAO...fly??? That big ole thang is never gonna fly!! It will sink pretty good right now!! |
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Post by C4Shane on Aug 26, 2006 18:23:19 GMT -5
I just couldn't come up with another word to describe its yawnsome performance...roll didn't seem right....zip...nope....ZOOM..already taken...dunno...Crawl might be appropriate....Sure we can think of something over a 24 hour period...LOL
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Post by MrsVlad on Aug 26, 2006 19:01:42 GMT -5
I just couldn't come up with another word to describe its yawnsome performance...roll didn't seem right....zip...nope....ZOOM..already taken...dunno...Crawl might be appropriate....Sure we can think of something over a 24 hour period...LOL [glow=red,2,300][/glow]Bounce |
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