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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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So do we need some more to sign-up cucho? Or do we now have enough to get a date with Jan?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by simplekid15
could we post this on more forums?
It would not hurt...I have already posted in the South Texas Club forum...if you got other in mind lets go for it.
 

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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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I'm interested, but I need to get a clutch replacement completed and broken in by the new target date, and then confirm funds.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dotBob
I'm interested, but I need to get a clutch replacement completed and broken in by the new target date, and then confirm funds.
I've already PM'd you.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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I just received a tune from Jan. He's nice and very professional. You guys/gals will be in good hands.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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Clutch ordered. Quaife on its way. Working extra hours for the tune.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dotBob
Clutch ordered. Quaife on its way. Working extra hours for the tune.
then let me put some pressure to Jan to get the alternate date.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Sorry no word from Jan yet
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by unsalada
whats GIAC?
Software 'chip' tuner of German automobiles.

Garrett Ingrated Automotive Corp. (Garrett Lim)

http://www.giacusa.com/

Not to be confused with the turbo manufacturer Garrett....well actually Honeywell/Garrett (but founded by Cliff Garrett)

http://www.turbobygarrett.com

Perhaps this is a day late and a dollar short, but there it is.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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One more.

Depending on the finalized date, please count me in.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sbarnes302
Depending on the finalized date, please count me in.
Noted ...including you we are 8 cars...I have just left Jan a voice mail...I hope he gets back to us soon.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Guys,
This the new alternate date for the event: May 24 & 25.
Pls PM if you agree and would like to be included.
Thanks!,
 
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Due to other expenses, I won't be able to participate this time.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dotBob
Due to other expenses, I won't be able to participate this time.
Sorry to hear...but if something changes let us know.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by gnatster
There is a guy from Dallas that Jan owes a tune too. He did a quick flash and needs to finish it up. Only needs to pay for Dyno time. Goes by XLR8N on metroplexmini.org He said he'd get down to New Braunfels.

Also have you posted on the STMC forum about this. That is their backyard. See http://minimotoring.us
That would be me. My MINI has the flash, but still needs the tune. Not to hijack the tuning party but at some point, Jan said he will tune my car when he visits New Braunfels. Please keep me posted as to the date........

Thanks

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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by XLR8N
That would be me. My MINI has the flash, but still needs the tune. Not to hijack the tuning party but at some point, Jan said he will tune my car when he visits New Braunfels. Please keep me posted as to the date........

Thanks

Tony Holmes
No problem Tony...I will add you to the list...pls PM with your cell number just in case there is some last minute details to be worked out.
Thanks!
 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Guys,
Sorry bad news the people at the shop are having a race on the same weekend Jan was coming.
I will try to get another possible date...I will keep you all posted.
Sorry
 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks for the update!!!!!!!
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Since we have Jan already locked for that date, can we find a diff shop to host?
 
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Old May 11, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Cucho:
Where are we on our session and what is the next step? Some of us are anxiously awaiting a tune.

Thanks........
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Guys,
Unfortunately the guys at the New Braunfels shop have not shown any interest in holding the event.
I contact the Houston shop again to try to renegociate rates and I am still trying to talk them down..they wanted $ 200.00 per hr of Dyno time. I will call them again tomorrow to see what is the final rate.
If the rates are to high the other option would have to be to run the event in Dallas
 
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Thanks for following-up. Well, Dallas sux but if our only option then I guess it is acceptable. The alternative would be NO tune and that is certainly not acceptable.

Keep us informed please.
 
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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Guys,

Houston shop has "lowered" their pricing to $195.00 per dyno/hour time. Keep in mind that the average is $150.00 per hour.

The other issue is that a 7 car event is not that appealing for Jan as he is currently holding 20 car events. So he has suggested to hold the event in Dallas as he might consolidate our group with others.

Pls PM to let me know how many of you would be willing to go to Dallas. And if that wouldn't work we might have to wait to get bigger numbers (more participants) or wait until Jan is less busy...not sure when is that going to happen.

Hernan
 

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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Revive thread from the dead.

Jan will be in Dallas Oct 17 - 18 and I can get a few more people in + on Sunday some of us will be attending a BMW-CCA HPDE and there are some slots open for a one day there as well.
 
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