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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Alex the only thing that you should apologize about is not having an ice scraper.


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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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NP **** happens. I had a good time

We all know it was Ralph's Evo that brought the bad luck to us

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To everyone at the shop with us today, I feel so bad that you guys made the trip and we couldn't get the dyno working. Hopefully the sensor comes in tomorrow morning and we will be able to get the dyno running properly by lunch time.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Damn evo's!!!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Damn evo's!!!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Word has it that PGT broke the dyno... Damn kid's and thier Jesus head's
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniStupidfun
Alex the only thing that you should apologize about is not having an ice scraper.


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By the looks of some video and some comments I'm reading, it seems like this dyno was in a very cold place.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Hey pick my GPS up on your way back it is somewhere on 287. I spiked that piece of s*** and ordered a new one.

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Man Jeff that's terrible that it took you that long to get home. howsoonisnow1985 was nice enough to give me a place to stay tonight. Hopefully the issue with helix's dyno is resolved on Friday. So I can get my tune and make the trip back. To be honest it's nice to not have to work tomarro or to have had to drive home in the snow.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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Hey JeffC, Ministupidfun and Midnightcoop, great hanging out with you guys, hopefully this issue will get resolved and we'll get our tunes.
Jan, great talking to you, see you soon. Eric, do you need more Dogfishead after yesterday? Alex and Ralph, what can I say, you guys are a lot of fun.
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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So that explains where you went....
I couldn't believe the drive home, the snow was nutz and then turned to friggin' rain near me...
How was the rest of your journey?


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Hey pick my GPS up on your way back it is somewhere on 287. I spiked that piece of s*** and ordered a new one.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Good luck today bro!
Hope the dyno has a smooth recovery this afternoon!
That way I can get down there on Monday for the tune...
The injectors really helped out in the snow....
Along with the summer tires....

Originally Posted by MiniStupidfun
Man Jeff that's terrible that it took you that long to get home. howsoonisnow1985 was nice enough to give me a place to stay tonight. Hopefully the issue with helix's dyno is resolved on Friday. So I can get my tune and make the trip back. To be honest it's nice to not have to work tomarro or to have had to drive home in the snow.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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I don't think it was all the Evo's fault...
What really got us was being jinx'ed by Six Fingers!


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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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No worries.....Honestly....Nothing you could do...
I'm just glad it allows me to get down there for round II
I'll give you guys a ring later today...
Maybe the lucky 6 pack offering needs to be upgraded to a keg on monday..
As a incentive for the dyno!!

You guys where great and thanks Jan for the extended stay..
You all exceed your reputations!!
Six Fingers Gives you IIup!!
See you guys Monday!


Originally Posted by iggy
To everyone at the shop with us today, I feel so bad that you guys made the trip and we couldn't get the dyno working. Hopefully the sensor comes in tomorrow morning and we will be able to get the dyno running properly by lunch time.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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I swear I just saw a post up here from iggy saying the Dyno is up and running. Where did it go?

Sux, I already rescheduled for Wednesday.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Good news! The dyno is up and running We're working on Dan's car right now with two more cars in line. For everyone that was originally scheduled yesterday or today and hasn't already rescheduled, come on down. Just give the shop a call so we know that your coming.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by golden_child
I swear I just saw a post up here from iggy saying the Dyno is up and running. Where did it go?

Sux, I already rescheduled for Wednesday.
Haha, I accidentally hit submit post while I was still working on the post.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Awesome!
I was getting worried!
See you tomorrow morning!
I can't friggin wait!:thum bsup:

Originally Posted by iggy
Good news! The dyno is up and running We're working on Dan's car right now with two more cars in line. For everyone that was originally scheduled yesterday or today and hasn't already rescheduled, come on down. Just give the shop a call so we know that your coming.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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I was talking about the clip below yesterday while at helix...
Thought I would post it up for those interested in checking it out...
Kangaroo cheats death!!

 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MidniteCoop
I was talking about the clip below yesterday while at helix...
Thought I would post it up for those interested in checking it out...
Kangaroo cheats death!!

Australian V8 Supercars!

I love this shi#. Some of the best racing on the planet.

I would have t-boned that giant rat.

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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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That's pretty rough...
A deer does some pretty good damage at slower speeds.
That would just be a mess!!

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Australian V8 Supercars!

I love this shi#. Some of the best racing on the planet.

I would have t-boned that giant rat.

Longboard
 

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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by golden_child
I swear I just saw a post up here from iggy saying the Dyno is up and running. Where did it go?

Sux, I already rescheduled for Wednesday.
What time are you going Alden? I'm going to try to make a lightning run up and back Wed, with a small time window to try and retune between 10 and 2, as Eric and Jan have been so gracious as to try and fit me in. We cut my time way short Tues night as I had to get on the road and we didn't get started until late (I got bumped until after 9pm ). Hope we can make it work somehow.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PGT
What time are you going Alden? I'm going to try to make a lightning run up and back Wed, with a small time window to try and retune between 10 and 2, as Eric and Jan have been so gracious as to try and fit me in. We cut my time way short Tues night as I had to get on the road and we didn't get started until late (I got bumped until after 9pm ). Hope we can make it work somehow.
I want to be there when they open. So, I'll probably leave here around 6am so that I can miss most of the traffic here but be in time for Philly Traffic. They still have to do injectors and an oil change on my car. So,
as far as when I plan on leaving Philly...it doesn't really matter.

I guess that's the plan. I would have done the same thing today.

What time were you thinking of heading up?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PGT
What time are you going Alden? I'm going to try to make a lightning run up and back Wed, with a small time window to try and retune between 10 and 2, as Eric and Jan have been so gracious as to try and fit me in. We cut my time way short Tues night as I had to get on the road and we didn't get started until late (I got bumped until after 9pm ). Hope we can make it work somehow.
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I want to be there when they open. So, I'll probably leave here around 6am so that I can miss most of the traffic here but be in time for Philly Traffic. They still have to do injectors and an oil change on my car. So,
as far as when I plan on leaving Philly...it doesn't really matter.

I guess that's the plan. I would have done the same thing today.

What time were you thinking of heading up?
Can I join you guys?

Everytime I go there I left just a little before 7am and arrive there before they open.

Last Wed, I left Columbia @ 6.45 and arrived Helix a l little before 9am.
I think 6.30am would be best, we will go against the traffic around Baltimore. Not much to worry.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper
Can I join you guys?

Everytime I go there I left just a little before 7am and arrive there before they open.

Last Wed, I left Columbia @ 6.45 and arrived Helix a l little before 9am.
I think 6.30am would be best, we will go against the traffic around Baltimore. Not much to worry.
Sure. I don't mind. But if we all leave together you can't leave me behind. Remember I haven't gotten a tune yet and both you guys will leave me in the dust (202hp and 233hp).

Chris, you need more work or just trying to find something to do?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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I need to drop my daughter off at daycare in Ashburn (6:30am is the earliest) and can meet you guys somewhere up in MD...I can hit the beltway or come up 15 to 70 to 695. Maybe meet at Ikea at White Marsh around 7:45ish?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Maybe meet at Ikea at White Marsh around 7:45ish?
Sounds good to me
 
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