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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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Hello Randy,

I'm sorry to say I've got to be away from FL the entire month of May, wouldn't you just know it!
Anyway, I'm in the market for a pulley upgrade too.
I was wondering this; Will you be leaving any of your "pulley knowledge" here in FL with other local mechanics?

In other words do you know of any local mechanics that will be helping you out or learning how to do this mod? ...or attending a "Randy Seminar" on pulley installs?

I would gladly drive across the state to the east coast to have an install done by someone that knows what they are doing as opposed to walking into my local garage with my pulley in hand and trying to explain what I want done.

Thanks in advance for any info.

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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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How would it be for you guys if we picked it up a bit and did it this month? Just throwing around dates to see what works.

I am thinking of flying in on the 25th, do the installs through the weekend (and into Monday and Tuesday if need be), then heading out. I don't know if we will be able to get the track time scheduled that soon though.

What do you think?

So far, here is the list. E-mail me to get on it if your name isn't here.

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Let me know, so I can UPS the tools on Monday if that is the date we stick with.

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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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hi randy, as long as you give me a sunday is ok with me this month, thanks amigo
 
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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Hi Randy,
I'm booked 4-26/27 ! If I can't do April will you be back this way later ??????????? Did the price include track time for the quoted fee.
What if we don't have track time available? Price change ?? Sounds like you are going to be very busy installing pulleys. How will track time fit into your schedule??
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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Hi Randy,

I just dropped you a private e-mail to let you know I can definitely make the April 25th weekend pulley install in West Palm if you can schedule me in.
I just noticed some of the guys are requesting specific days or times.
If it helps I am completely open to any time you have available as I do not leave for work until May 1st. So you could move me around to any time that suits you and that would be fine with me.
Hope this helps out, and please count Yfoiler in! (Marty).

BTW, can I bring anything that may be to heavy that you don't want to ship? Floor racing jack for example? Jackstands? Just let me know.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
Not many Minis here in Punta Gorda!
Again thank you very very much!

Marty

 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 05:09 AM
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I would almost certainly make a May date but next weekend is too soon for me. I am over three hours away so need to rearrange a few things to make the trip.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 05:25 AM
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I am afraid this weekend is to soon for me. If it the only time you can do - I might be a ble to shift some things. I will work on it.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 06:11 AM
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Randy for me any day except the 26th is good for me. I have a cheerleading compitition to attend with my daughter and a car show that morning. Any other day is good for me. Did you get with MINIBEAST and figure out the shop dates?? Now with the change of dates I don't know what will happen. Please PM him and find out what he can do if anything. I know he said the original dates were good but I think you two should talk and find out what would be good. Let us know or PM me if you need assistance with anything. Thanks,Bruce
 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 07:07 AM
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I already have a pulley upgrade, but would love to put a couple more hours in the track time log book!...you know me, my heart melts for track time!!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 08:24 AM
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What's good enough for JCW is good enough for me. Count me in if it's after the 1st weekend in May.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 08:39 AM
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>>I already have a pulley upgrade, but would love to put a couple more hours in the track time log book!...you know me, my heart melts for track time!!

 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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Could you be tempted to come to Hilton Head Island, SC? Any others in the Southeast that would be up for that? Roebling Road Raceway is 45 minutes away in Savannah, GA.

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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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I knew I should have checked this thread over the weekend! I have shop time cleared for the 18th of May (Sunday) if your still interested. (Saturday we're booked with a Porsche event.) We have all the neccesary tools for the install (excepting the pulley extracting unit they've been selling on Mini Mania!)
I'm afraid I'll be leaving town this week until the 6th of May so I'm a no go for this coming weekend.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:39 PM
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Mark,
I am going to be talking to Randy tonight and
will let him know. Nobull will be in on the call as
well......
 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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Keep me informed on the date. I'm in for the pully. Won't have time for the track ... I suspect you won't either. I'm in - can't wait.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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OK, it looks like we have enough folks to firm up the date relatively. We will also probably have it in two separate locations. I plan on staying for a few days to make sure everyone can get their's done.

May 16, 17 and 18th (and the 19th if necessary).

It appears that we will only have the full shop on the 18th, so I still may need a jack and some stands for the other days. Also, anyone that wants more than the pulley, we'll have to schedule for the 18th when we can use the full shop facilities.

The 16 and 17th will be in Boynton, while the 18th at the shop (Foreign Affairs) is in Deerfield I think - I know it's farther south.

Just start calling me so I can take down your info - I've been getting 40+ e-mails a day, and I don't want to lose anyone.

So far, I have e-mails or calls from:

RonR
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If you aren't on the list and you want to be, give me a call.

Thanks!

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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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>>>>I already have a pulley upgrade, but would love to put a couple more hours in the track time log book!...you know me, my heart melts for track time!!
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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You wanna talk junk 2minis? I'll take you down to Chinatown if we go out at Moroso! I need a car though - wouldn't it be fun if I could spank you in your own car

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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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I should be able to show up and bring most tools you would need. Give me a call Randy if you want some help.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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>>You wanna talk junk 2minis? I'll take you down to Chinatown if we go out at Moroso! I need a car though - wouldn't it be fun if I could spank you in your own car
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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I can see a shootout looming on the Moroso horizon !

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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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hehehehehe...I wanna be there for this one.....in fact, I wanna see how they both fair with another car on the track!!!!
hmmmmmmm Ready to run against the MiniBeast?!

Randy, dont forget to put me on the pulley list too! Provided I don't get the full JCW upgrade for my birthday next week!

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Old Apr 23, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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Woohoo!

We know have full facilities, including dyno time available (as well as ECU programming after I get that tested to give you the gains)!!!!!

The install will be May 16, 17, 18 at Rennttech in West Palm Beach. Here is the address and a link to the site:

Renntech
1369 N. Killian Drive
Lake Park, Fl 33403

We may also have the GrandAm MINI there on display - an added bonus!

Thanks to WRBrady for the use of his outstanding facilities.

Now that we have a definite date and location, let's start making the event fun! How about an organized Bar-B-Q (hint to Holly) and some door prizes and some other cool stuff!?

I already have 9 confirmed for the pulley install, so if you want to do it, get on board! I will probably cap it at 20 - and May is a little ways away still, so let me know ASAP!

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