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Raikkonen and I have Something In Common

Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Raikkonen and I have Something In Common

INATTENTIVE DRIVERS BEHIND US! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!


 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Oh NOOOO!

Your beautiful Boot!! Will you be fixing it soon?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Yes, the butthead was driving a company truck, and hit me while I was stopped at a red light (sounds just like the Canadian GP). Probably going to take it in this week, as soon as the other insurance company see it.
 

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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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I thought you were going to say you're both cheaters.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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I thought you were going to say you're both cheaters.
No, I said Raikkonen, not Schumacher!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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No, I said Raikkonen, not Schumacher!
The only thing I have to say is....Flexi-wing.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Fortunately, I've never been a Ferrari fan!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Did you point to the red light also? That was a classy move for Raikkonen point and walk away...

Sorry for your boot. Maybe you can get an aero kit out of the deal!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Nah, no aero kit, knocks me out of the stock class in autocross.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by chpsk8
Did you point to the red light also? That was a classy move for Raikkonen point and walk away...

Sorry for your boot. Maybe you can get an aero kit out of the deal!
Or did he pat you on the back, by any chance?

Borked.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I was going to pat him across the jaw, but I had to stop Becky from doing it instead!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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All I have to say regarding bad drivers is 3 letters: ASP. It fits perfectly jammed between the seat and little center console.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Karma's a biatch, isn't it.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Gromit801
INATTENTIVE DRIVERS BEHIND US! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!


S T U P I D drivers .sorry 'bout yer BRG....GO KUBICA!!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jimz68
Karma's a biatch, isn't it.
For me!!??
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Gromit801
For me!!??
Yeah! You brought the bad Ju-Ju with your "Hammy Hatin".

Jim

(just bustin' yer *****, I AM sorry for your damage. Hope it all turns out well.)
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Dude, this happened LAST TUESDAY! About a week before the race!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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Gromit, sorry for the accident but on a light note. Great looking exhaust Does it come in the black matte look? What kind of exhaust is that?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Gromit, sorry for the accident but on a light note. Great looking exhaust Does it come in the black matte look? What kind of exhaust is that?
That's the stock JCW exhaust!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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That looks sexy! Is it matte black by stock? I especially love the angled cut off look of the tips. Is there any other brand of exhaust that makes a look like that?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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No, just chrome. Any black you see is two years of spirited driving!
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Gromit801
Dude, this happened LAST TUESDAY! About a week before the race!
Dude, Since it was posted YESTERDAY, and NOWHERE in the post indicates it happened "LAST TUESDAY", and the title of the thead is "Raikkonen and I have Something In Common", I thought it happened to you AFTER the race. See?

Jim
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Gromit801
Yes, the butthead was driving a company truck, and hit me while I was stopped at a red light (sounds just like the Canadian GP). Probably going to take it in this week, as soon as the other insurance company see it.
Don't worry Gromit. At the next event he (the butthead driving a company truck) will be penalized 10 grid positions for a pitlane infraction!

Seriously though, I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune.

I hope you get your MINI repaired soon!
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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Same here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=142262
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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Man I really want one of the ASP collapsible batons!
 
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