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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 03:37 PM
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Well I pulled the trigger. Will be here next week.
Glad we could help out. And good luck.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 04:20 PM
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Wow 467 mini so far. Going to be a blast. Looking forward to making new friends an see new ways to waste my money on. Lol
 
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Old Apr 1, 2019 | 04:26 AM
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Can someone suggest the 'best' 2-way radio to use at the Dragon? I am going to buy a new one and I want something with power, distance, channel selection and dual power. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Teddy
 
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Old Apr 1, 2019 | 04:56 AM
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Can someone suggest the 'best' 2-way radio to use at the Dragon? I am going to buy a new one and I want something with power, distance, channel selection and dual power. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Teddy

Midland - LXT630VP3 from Amazon

That's the radios I bought for the Dragon year before last. Before that I used mismatched random brands I picked up of FleaBay. The new ones seem to work okay. Thanks for reminding me. I need to find and get the radios charged. Haven't seen them or the charger since last year.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2019 | 07:28 PM
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505 mini's. Wow hope they have plenty of gas there
 
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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 04:50 AM
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Getting closer. Here's Peppurr with the new air ride suspension installed.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 05:37 AM
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April Fool's Day, this year. Pleased to report that Spring hath commenced, the road is still there, and all the photographers are lying in wait for the Minis.






Cheers,

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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 06:49 AM
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Getting closer. Here's Peppurr with the new air ride suspension installed.
looking great Teddy! Look forward to seeing you again.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 03:03 PM
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Wow. This seems like a crazy fun event. It's too late for me to make it this year but I will start planning for next.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2019 | 04:57 AM
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Okay, this may be a long shot, but does anyone have a spare room, bed, or campground spot?

I just found out that I have a business trip to Dayton OH, and I can kind of squeeze MOTD in on the way there!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 07:28 PM
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Is anyone (WMW, Detroit, etc) offering on-site tuning services this year? I'm local(ish) and would love to pop in for a tune by someone without sidelining the car for days.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 07:34 PM
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From what I see in the vendors list. WMW will ne be there doin tunes.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 08:44 PM
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I believe G3 Automotive will be doing tunes also.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2019 | 07:38 PM
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Is anyone (WMW, Detroit, etc) offering on-site tuning services this year? I'm local(ish) and would love to pop in for a tune by someone without sidelining the car for days.
Yes we will be doing tunes at the event. But please email and set up a time as we need to schedule them due to the amount of time it takes.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 03:38 PM
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Can someone suggest the 'best' 2-way radio to use at the Dragon? I am going to buy a new one and I want something with power, distance, channel selection and dual power. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Teddy
Try this...
https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-1800mAh-Battery-TIDRADIO-Antenna/dp/B0772FYKK8/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_pm?keywords=baofeng+radio&pd_rd_i=B0772FYKK8&pd_rd_r=3bf9665f-898c-42d9-bc39-af119ef72065&pd_rd_w=60Mbj&pd_rd_wg=NmBDn&pf_rd_p=eadd3af5-2f5b-4e14-9c3d-ff9268352f18&pf_rd_r=SGGH0H5VFEXNYDARWYC7&qid=1555454124&s=gateway https://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-1800mAh-Battery-TIDRADIO-Antenna/dp/B0772FYKK8/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_pm?keywords=baofeng+radio&pd_rd_i=B0772FYKK8&pd_rd_r=3bf9665f-898c-42d9-bc39-af119ef72065&pd_rd_w=60Mbj&pd_rd_wg=NmBDn&pf_rd_p=eadd3af5-2f5b-4e14-9c3d-ff9268352f18&pf_rd_r=SGGH0H5VFEXNYDARWYC7&qid=1555454124&s=gateway

It's has shortwave so don't use the frequencies in that range. But the FRS works great!

Unfortunately, we're not coming this year. Next year, Msfitoy will be trailer down to save on highway miles.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFITOY
Unfortunately, we're not coming this year. Next year, Msfitoy will be trailer down to save on highway miles.
Dude! you're 2 hours closer than I am!

I'm still working to sort out my new suspension system so I can get it aligned before the Dragon. Only downside of testing a prototype. Need to get the ride level in the rear sorted out tomorrow afternoon.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 05:13 AM
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Dude! you're 2 hours closer than I am!

I'm still working to sort out my new suspension system so I can get it aligned before the Dragon. Only downside of testing a prototype. Need to get the ride level in the rear sorted out tomorrow afternoon.
LOL...yes you're right but still 4 hours on the highway I can spare Msfitoy. We'll be there next year for real
 
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Old Apr 17, 2019 | 06:02 AM
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I'll wave when I go through Greensboro Thursday afternoon.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 11:07 AM
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Looks like I can only manage Thursday night and Friday this year, I have a wedding to go to on Saturday. Looking forward to it as usual. I am still trying to find lodging
 
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 12:33 PM
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If you see Barry out & about on his golf cart, and if you enjoy MOTD, be sure to give him a quick word of thanks. I know how hard he & all the volunteers work to pull this thing off, and the appreciation or simple words of gratitude make a difference.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 01:00 PM
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Afternoon, all!

I just noticed that this is about to happen and I just obtained my F56 S a few days ago.

I live about an hour from 'the dragon' and will be free all that weekend. I know registration is already closed, but is it worth me taking a ride out to join up on Saturday? My wife will be out of town so it would be just me - wasn't sure if I would feel odd just rocking up by myself and not knowing anyone.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 03:58 PM
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Afternoon, all!

I just noticed that this is about to happen and I just obtained my F56 S a few days ago.

I live about an hour from 'the dragon' and will be free all that weekend. I know registration is already closed, but is it worth me taking a ride out to join up on Saturday? My wife will be out of town so it would be just me - wasn't sure if I would feel odd just rocking up by myself and not knowing anyone.
Motoring Alliance has a tent on Vendors Row. Stop by and hang out if you want, you're more than welcome. I don't think that NAM is having a tent this year, so everyone is welcome at the tent.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 04:04 PM
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Be There and bringing some parts

got a couple of parts listed under Lights in the Market place. Figured I list here first for members.

Now everyone tell Mother Nature get her stuff together and move the rain past they're calling for!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 04:47 PM
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I don't think that NAM is having a tent this year, so everyone is welcome at the tent.
You might catch me at the MA tent sometime Friday. There are some good guys over there. NAM is just a sponsor this year. Maybe we'll have a tent again next year.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2019 | 05:51 AM
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Thanks for the tips all - I will think about making a drive over on Saturday.
 
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