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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Maybe we can all stay at the same place--convoy to the dyno? I will be staying close as my family is *not* traveling with me as it turns out.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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I booked two nights at la quinta el paso lomaland for $108.00 or $54 a night through hotwire.
Ah, so you are driving back Sunday? I was planning on driving back Sat after the tune. What time should we be finished I wonder?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Ah, so you are driving back Sunday? I was planning on driving back Sat after the tune. What time should we be finished I wonder?
I have no idea! I'm plannig on eating a good restaurant and then hit the movies after the tune. My son is going with me. We should all meet at the same place and caravan to the place.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Maybe we can all stay at the same place--convoy to the dyno? I will be staying close as my family is *not* traveling with me as it turns out.
I think that is a great idea. Lets decide a place. I would like to make the reservations tonight or tomorrow at the latest.

My family thinks im nuts for driving 8 hours for tune. After all its "just a car". At least my GF understands
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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OK, got a room at Lomaland La Quinta. See you on Friday evening or Sat morning.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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I think that is a great idea. Lets decide a place. I would like to make the reservations tonight or tomorrow at the latest.

My family thinks im nuts for driving 8 hours for tune. After all its "just a car". At least my GF understands
Well, we've all done nutty things. I remember when I came to America to go to grad school, I went to UC Santa Barbara. The American guys would drive from Santa Barbara to LA for a burger! I couldn't believe it, but I was a hick from Western Australia and grew up in a time and place where we thought 60 miles was a day trip.

And, btw, having an understanding GF is much more important than having an understanding wife (especially if you have both.)
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPhilGandini
Well, we've all done nutty things. I remember when I came to America to go to grad school, I went to UC Santa Barbara. The American guys would drive from Santa Barbara to LA for a burger! I couldn't believe it, but I was a hick from Western Australia and grew up in a time and place where we thought 60 miles was a day trip.

And, btw, having an understanding GF is much more important than having an understanding wife (especially if you have both.)
I say we meet at the Lomaland La Quinta Saturday morning at 7:30ish! What do you all think?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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I once drove from Phoenix to Dallas just to see a GF, saw her for two hours and drove right back just in time for my economics final.

Haha! DrPhil. She is understanding indeed. I dont think I could handle a wife and a girlfriend. I digress.

Booked a room for Justintime and I at the La quinta. See you guys there. I am planing on leaving San Antonio no later than 9am on Friday. So I should be in El Paso 8 hours later unless I see something in Fort Stockton that captavates me
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Bright and early at La Quinta Saturday.

Excellent!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPhilGandini
Bright and early at La Quinta Saturday.

Excellent!
We'll be staying at La Quinta also... we'll see everyone on Friday night / Sat morning.

My cell phone is listed in our forum's event section :D
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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so what time is this going to be over? I think im going to have to drive back at the tune and possibly drive there all in one day :P
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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I'll miss this by one week. Oh well, have fun in my original home town, and go get a great steak here: http://www.cattlemanssteakhouse.com/ .
Bryan
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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so what time is this going to be over? I think im going to have to drive back at the tune and possibly drive there all in one day :P
I'm thinking we should be done by 3 or 4 PM.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by miniconcarne
I'll miss this by one week. Oh well, have fun in my original home town, and go get a great steak here: http://www.cattlemanssteakhouse.com/ .
Bryan
Thanks! I was wondering about a good place to eat

Sorry you are going to miss it
 

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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Mike PM sent.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Is it Saturday yet?

Still no offers on my 380cc Injectors
 

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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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If this works, mdbsat, the market will be flooded (pun) with 380cc injectors...haha. I'm just going to put mine next to the 330cc injectors, 2 exhausts, 3 headers, 2 sets of springs, shocks, control arms, headlights, seats, and other stuff lying around my garage...
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPhilGandini
If this works, mdbsat, the market will be flooded (pun) with 380cc injectors...haha. I'm just going to put mine next to the 330cc injectors, 2 exhausts, 3 headers, 2 sets of springs, shocks, control arms, headlights, seats, and other stuff lying around my garage...
You also getting the 550's?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPhilGandini
If this works, mdbsat, the market will be flooded (pun) with 380cc injectors...haha. I'm just going to put mine next to the 330cc injectors, 2 exhausts, 3 headers, 2 sets of springs, shocks, control arms, headlights, seats, and other stuff lying around my garage...
HA!

I have already thought about this. I am still trying to sell them. If I can, I will be getting the 550's. If I sell my watch or something this would be TOO much like an addiction

Me: Hey, wanna buy a nice watch?
Person: Are you going to buy drugs with this money sir???
Me:No, I just want some bigger fuel injectors

This will be a gametime decision. I dont think my car has enough HP to warrant them, but what do I know?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 05:29 AM
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Is it Saturday yet?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 05:36 AM
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Patience, grasshopper.
Yeah, right...
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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What? Today is Thursday! Time sure goes slow around this part of Texas!
 
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can...........not..............wait.........
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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Has anyone here heard of Justintimes?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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Couple of questions.

What is E85 fuel? Do we need to specify what octane fule we use for our cars before the tune? I read something about diff. fuels and became confused. I use 93octane.

Oh, and can you guys bring a couple of Mynes stickers?
 
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