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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Is this happening on the 7th? I won't be able to make it on the 7th, at least not the whole trip. I might be able to meet you guys at the starting point, and turn around shortly after (got to be home by 12 lol)
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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Very short trip, lol.
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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I'm ready for this weekend and the forecast is for 60's!

Any problems if my coworker comes out with his turbo miata?
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Is this happening on the 7th? I won't be able to make it on the 7th, at least not the whole trip. I might be able to meet you guys at the starting point, and turn around shortly after (got to be home by 12 lol)
Yep, we are scheduled for the 7th. Sucks that you have to leave so early but you are welcome to come have breakfast and chill in the parking lot with other 7 owners.

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I'm ready for this weekend and the forecast is for 60's!

Any problems if my coworker comes out with his turbo miata?
No problem at all, everyone is welcome.
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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My friend may be coming with his harley. And I may get another guy with a near mint all original FD.
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Yep, we are scheduled for the 7th. Sucks that you have to leave so early but you are welcome to come have breakfast and chill in the parking lot with other 7 owners.
Will be there, plan is to at least put a face to the names, and check out yalls ride. Till 12 is the best that I can do, between unexpected weekend work, and last weekend trip to Speed 1, the wife got me on house arrest
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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How was your experience with Speed1?
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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How was your experience with Speed1?
It was GREAT, Dave and Brian are class act guys.

They had worked on my car 2 years ago, and I wasnt fully happy (more like 90% happy) with the outcome, but I guess thats expected when you drop a car, and dont show up every now and then to check on them, plus there was some custom work that needed to be done, yadda yadda.

This time around, I went in, knowing what I wanted, and they acomplished it
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Ill come hang out
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by KNONFS

It was GREAT, Dave and Brian are class act guys.

They had worked on my car 2 years ago, and I wasnt fully happy (more like 90% happy) with the outcome, but I guess thats expected when you drop a car, and dont show up every now and then to check on them, plus there was some custom work that needed to be done, yadda yadda.

This time around, I went in, knowing what I wanted, and they acomplished it
Great, I was going to have them time my Rtek when I get one. Now I'm not too worried.
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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Not sure if I can make it as I have a few conflicts this weekend. If I can, I'll text you Rocky so I can maybe meet up somewhere along the way or at the finishing point. The car does need a drive. Will definitely miss out on good riding, camaraderie and 'que though!
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Just make sure you plan your route to not need any left turns
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Not sure if I can make it as I have a few conflicts this weekend. If I can, I'll text you Rocky so I can maybe meet up somewhere along the way or at the finishing point. The car does need a drive. Will definitely miss out on good riding, camaraderie and 'que though!
I'll have my phone on me, hopefully I'll have service and will be able to respond.
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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I will see if I can make it again but IMHO I think it should be pushed back to have some scenery for the pictures!
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ma7daPOW3R
Great, I was going to have them time my Rtek when I get one. Now I'm not too worried.
You're in great hands with Dave and Brian
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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i is free the 7th works for me!
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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The following is a summary of who I have heard of regarding the 7th. Please let me know if anything is in error or anyone has been left out. I tried to do my best capturing all the comments from the posts. Here is who I expect:

1) He's on Toroids - Rocky
2) Ma7daPow3r - Jesse (+1?)
3) eage8 - Mike
4) 87fcna - Shane +1
5) ArmitageGVR4 - Matt (+turbo miata friend)
6) wesmcbride - Wes
7) Fonzi581-Casey (on Harley with others)
8) Arecibo - Michael
9) Fendamonky - Levi (+1, +Miata maybe)
10) Driftfc3s - _______
11) RubenTheRabbit - Corey
12) 93rx74lyfe - Justin (+1)
13) knonfs - Elio (morning only)
14) Zoolander - Duc (maybe)
15) portugueserotary - Steven (maybe)
16) FDColt - Colt

I say all the time and must sound like a broken record by now but, please be early. The only reason we will wait is if someone either txts me that they are coming or has someone already there who is in contact with them (and even then only if they are close). If you show up past 10:00 you are taking a crap-shoot as to whether we will still be there. We should be done with breakfast and out in the lot by 9:45 so if you are skipping food, aim to arrive that time.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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I think Elaine is going to come along for this trip. I may have to abstain from a spirited hill climb on account :P Then again... I do need to break in the new tires
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ArmitageGVR4
I think Elaine is going to come along for this trip. I may have to abstain from a spirited hill climb on account :P Then again... I do need to break in the new tires
I think we all need to take it easy, we've been getting lucky the past couple years but sooner or later we will have someone with us who's ambition out-paces their car's grip levels. I do not want to be a part of that trip.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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This sounds like an awesome turnout
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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I think we all need to take it easy, we've been getting lucky the past couple years but sooner or later we will have someone with us who's ambition out-paces their car's grip levels. I do not want to be a part of that trip.
Agreed. ::gives Justin the evil eye:: Or we come around a turn to find an emergency response to a down motorcyclist. Could get ugly real fast.
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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I'll probably be +1 with friend in a sc300. Its looking like the weather is gonna be glorious!

Also I'd prolly do a 3/4 day.. I'd separate at front royal... oooo I could get ahead of everybody and get pics at some point and catch the awesome train roll by... maybe like those double bridges :-)
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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I also agree with driving like sane people. I use to be a back road warrior.. too many close calls and i lost my 86 to such things Lol.. I enjoy a spirited drive.. just limited 10/10ths isle of man craziness
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Darn I shoulda looked more closely at the trip route. Where 55 gets on 66 is a pretty cool place; in that valley. Also the road that leads outta front royal.. goes up a hill.. with the city in the back ground. That may be a good place to catch all the cars
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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do you guys mind if i invite the guys from Nova Mazda Club?
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