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Old 03-16-2008, 06:08 AM
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Msfitoy are you headed to the Dragon?
 
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Old 03-16-2008, 06:31 AM
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Sadly, not this year...

Budget's too tight...However, the next time we arrive, Msfitoy will be on a trailer with the full Monty WBK that I'm still working on...
 
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OH MY GOD!!!! I cant wait till next year!!!!!!
 
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Bummer to hear you're not making it to MOTD this year Sid You're always a blast to hang out with there! Hope to see ya around Woodward this summer dude!
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 06:53 PM
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Bummer to hear you're not making it to MOTD this year Sid You're always a blast to hang out with there! Hope to see ya around Woodward this summer dude!
Ya had to remind me...

I was just thinking that right about now, I'd be outside the cabin starting a fire...

Have a toast on me Rye and give my best wishes to everyone...
 
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So is Msfitoy up and running
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 08:15 PM
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So is Msfitoy up and running
Did I miss something?

There were a few PO'd something trying to catch up to us yesterday...
 
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Old 04-28-2008, 08:21 PM
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Sid it is great to hear from you!
How have you been?
Is MSFITOY running better now?
 
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I thought Msfitoy was down for some issues? But I guess everything has been fixed and now is running like a BEAST.
 
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Old 04-29-2008, 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
Sid it is great to hear from you!
How have you been?
Is MSFITOY running better now?
Hiya Chris...you down at the Dragon?

Originally Posted by checkmate2006
I thought Msfitoy was down for some issues? But I guess everything has been fixed and now is running like a BEAST.
There seems to be alot of confusion as to the state of my Mini LOL...

She was never down...

1-my 180F thermostat is stuck open which caused my dyno tune with Jan this past winter to be aborted...the winter has been abnormally cold here so the thermostat replacement will take place soon.

2-still am missing a few PSI of boost somewhere...not sure if the SC needs replacing but that'll have to wait because...

3-I'm busy with other works for the future...
 
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Old 04-29-2008, 07:11 AM
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Hey Sid...No I am not at the Dragon...It is exam week so I am stuck in BG for the time being...If you want to take a road trip anytime this summer let me know I am would be glad to cruise down for a few days or something...

What are you going to do about the Thermo??? I still have a like new m7(less than 10,000 miles)...you can have it for $20...

I should be in Detroit in a few weeks...I am coming up to see Ryan if you have some time...I'll let you know when I will be there
 
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Hey Sid...No I am not at the Dragon...It is exam week so I am stuck in BG for the time being...If you want to take a road trip anytime this summer let me know I am would be glad to cruise down for a few days or something...

What are you going to do about the Thermo??? I still have a like new m7(less than 10,000 miles)...you can have it for $20...

I should be in Detroit in a few weeks...I am coming up to see Ryan if you have some time...I'll let you know when I will be there
Thanks Chris but I already have a stock replacement waiting for a nice warm weekend...
 
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Old 04-29-2008, 07:27 AM
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That's cool...did not know if you wanted stock or another m7...
So, do you think you might have a day to chill with Ryan and I in the near future
 
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Old 07-18-2008, 07:24 AM
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Precision Steering Amplifier!

After reading Dr. O's article about suspension griefs, I decided to give this product a try...and...it works great!

Took all of 30 minutes from rolling Msfitoy out onto the driveway, installation and drive away...haven't taken her out on a serious G test session but a quick trip to the fill up and back made a good impression on me...I will need a re-alignment as the extension probably reduced my front camber by 1/2 degree...will report back later with more detail after I head up to the Port Huron Cruise this evening...



http://www.minimania.com/web/SCatago...2/ArticleV.cfm
 
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Sweet Sid Can't wait to hear your report. I am heading down to the Mid Ohio race tomorrow morning and will get to hang out with Laurent! Can't wait to meet him and get to see all of the cool toys at the track
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
Sweet Sid Can't wait to hear your report. I am heading down to the Mid Ohio race tomorrow morning and will get to hang out with Laurent! Can't wait to meet him and get to see all of the cool toys at the track
He's working there tomorrow?
 
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Old 07-18-2008, 10:10 AM
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Yup If you can head down that would be sweet But if you are busy that's cool. I am getting there around 7:30am and will be there till after the race. Let me know...and if you need my cell PM me...or I could call you, I still have your number. It would be great seeing you and MSFITOY again.
 
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Old 07-18-2008, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
Yup If you can head down that would be sweet But if you are busy that's cool. I am getting there around 7:30am and will be there till after the race. Let me know...and if you need my cell PM me...or I could call you, I still have your number. It would be great seeing you and MSFITOY again.
Love to but I have to work on the secret project...
 
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That steering amplifier is a cool find. I didn't know anyone had a product out that goes that deep into the suspension geometry to change roll centers. Can't wait for a full report.
 
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Originally Posted by kapps
That steering amplifier is a cool find. I didn't know anyone had a product out that goes that deep into the suspension geometry to change roll centers. Can't wait for a full report.
Yes...I don't know how I missed this one...if it passes mustard with Dr O, I'm sure I won't be dissappointed...

I wonder if there's a way to lower the roll center below the ground plane? I suppose the Mini would lean into a turn like a bike?
 

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Love to but I have to work on the secret project...
You and your secret project. Enough already and send me a .....

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Old 07-18-2008, 11:22 AM
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You and your secret project. Enough already and send me a .....

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Actually, two BIG BIG secret projects...

These projects have a real constraint...SEMA anyone?
 

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Old 07-18-2008, 11:45 AM
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Love to but I have to work on the secret project...
What project is it this time
Not the one I am thinking of is it???

MSFITOY isn't gaining any weight around the waist is he???
 
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Old 07-18-2008, 11:48 AM
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Whoa...SEMA...are your projects going to SEMA? I am planning on going in the next few years...
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
What project is it this time
Not the one I am thinking of is it???

MSFITOY isn't gaining any weight around the waist is he???
You ought to watch that kind of comment around a female...Msfitoy's a she...
 


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