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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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how much for a belt if we need one?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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just goto a napa store, get the belt and do it yourself pgt. stop being lazy
less than 30 min job, the hardest part is taking off a rim without hurting my back
 
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 08:42 AM
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not being lazy...just had the wheel off yesterday. it's a Q about whether I need it. If Helix charges $35 for the belt and Napa sells for $30, I'll wait. If Napa is half price, I'll bring one along. I don't think I need one but probably would'n't hurt
 
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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The belt is $23.95, and installation is $37.50 if we like you
 
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Do anyone know when does the event starts in the morning?

I am trying to get mine done as soon as possible in the morning!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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I just noticed one page 1 that 380cc injectors are necessary for a tune. Is this true?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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no. power will fall off up top on stock injectors whereas the 380cc remove that limitation.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sprp85
Do anyone know when does the event starts in the morning?

I am trying to get mine done as soon as possible in the morning!
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I have the first saturday morning slot and wanna get there right when i need to!

p.s. my username is lkBindustry, Helix. Just to get it straight.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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no. power will fall off up top on stock injectors whereas the 380cc remove that limitation.
Thanks

I may go with them to get the max out of the tune, but now I know why.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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NAPA overcharged me by 9 cents for the belt and it took me twice as long but the car is that much closer to be ready. Now if the injectors would ever arrive...
 

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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Only 10 more day's until the tune
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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I just booked a room for two nights at the Sheraton at Penn's Landing via hotwire.com. Ended up being about $125/night including tax. Dirt cheap and much lower than the other travel sites for the same hotel. It's closest I could find to Helix but still in a good area.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Not bad.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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nope, the Hyatt there was 3x the cost
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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I got the Loews for $100/night on priceline.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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okay. i am asking again since sending a PM doesn't work ..

Do anyone know what time does the event start? Since its first come first serve... Anyone??
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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I know this doesn't answer your question but, I'll probably be there as soon as they open on Friday. Well, depending on traffic.

...man, I'm gonna need a lot of coffee that morning.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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SPRP85 -

I spoke with Ralph at Helix last week.
The shop typically gets started by 10.

They will fit who they can where possible.
I noticed that he had you slotted for 4pm (though the latest post#1 show no time slots).
I had no time slotted next to my name in the original schedule.
Ralph says they will fit me where possible, but everyone scheduled will be done.

I am with goldenchild: I will need lots of coffee....
PS - I plan to bring the donuts....

Hope this helps....
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Oooo
So they DO have time slots huh?
I was trying to get there ASAP in the morning and do some sight seeings around the area, then head back home..

Thanks for the info!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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I think the earlier the better. If everyone gets there around 10, it'll be easy to prioritize installs and such.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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I see,
I was planning to leave around 5 am from MD and camp outside of the place
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sprp85
I see,
I was planning to leave around 5 am from MD and camp outside of the place

I normally leave Md (Columbia) a little bit before 7am and arrive there before they open.
If you arrive early, there is a small breakfast place 2 blocks away. I'm a regular there.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper
I normally leave Md (Columbia) a little bit before 7am and arrive there before they open.
If you arrive early, there is a small breakfast place 2 blocks away. I'm a regular there.
Ah.. 7 am on weekdays?? I am scheduled on Friday and I really hate morning traffics. thanks for the tip maxi.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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I believe pitching a tent in the empty lot across the street is a possibility..
 

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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sprp85
I see,
I was planning to leave around 5 am from MD and camp outside of the place
That was/is my plan
 
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