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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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The current list:

1. wadejg- Justin Wade-Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
2. Justin Wade car #2-not on the forum- Dyno deposit recieved
3. afgmoto1978- Adam Griffith- Dyno deposit recieved
4. riede93FD- Zachary Riedel- Dyno deposit recieved
5. Spyder- Marc Heynderickx- Dyno deposit recieved
6. zack4173-Zack Brentson- PM sent
7. SethW-Jason Wagner- Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
8.woundup7- Chris Miller - Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
9. Net Seven- Andrey Lavochin- PM sent

A SPOT ON THE LIST HAS OPENED. PM or call me at 503-957-2561 if interested.

Anybody that hasn't already will need to write a $200 CHECK MADE OUT TO Steve Kan and send it to me at:

Justin Wade
1535 NE Brazee St.
Portland, OR 97212

Regards,
Justin Wade
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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The current list:

1. wadejg- Justin Wade-Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
2. Justin Wade car #2-not on the forum- Dyno deposit recieved
3. afgmoto1978- Adam Griffith- Dyno deposit recieved
4. riede93FD- Zachary Riedel- Dyno deposit recieved
5. Spyder- Marc Heynderickx- Dyno deposit recieved
6. SethW-Jason Wagner- Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
7. woundup7- Chris Miller - Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
8. Karm- Keith Armbruster - Dyno deposit received

THERE IS ONE SPOT LEFT ON THE LIST. I HAVE ONE PERSON INTERESTED BUT THE FIRST PERSON TO SEND IN THE MONEY GETS IT.

PM or call me at 503-957-2561 if interested.

Anybody that hasn't already will need to write a $200 CHECK MADE OUT TO Steve Kan and send it to me at:

Justin Wade
1535 NE Brazee St.
Portland, OR 97212

Regards,
Justin Wade
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Wow, I feel like a dumbass. I sent out the check and totallllly butchered the address. I will send it back out today...grrrr
Old May 3, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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The current list:

1. wadejg- Justin Wade-Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
2. Justin Wade car #2-not on the forum- Dyno deposit recieved
3. afgmoto1978- Adam Griffith- Dyno deposit recieved
4. riede93FD- Zachary Riedel- Dyno deposit recieved
5. Spyder- Marc Heynderickx- Dyno deposit recieved
6. SethW-Jason Wagner- Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
7. woundup7- Chris Miller - Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
8. Karm- Keith Armbruster - Dyno deposit recieved
9. Actionhank- Ryan Huddleston- Tuning deposit recieved

THE LIST IS NOW FULL!!! I am taking names for alternates in case somebody can't make it and wants to get the deposit back.

I'm still waiting on several checks for Steve so send them in guys.

PM or call me at 503-957-2561 if interested.

Anybody that hasn't already will need to write a $200 CHECK MADE OUT TO Steve Kan and send it to me at:

Justin Wade
1535 NE Brazee St.
Portland, OR 97212

Regards,
Justin Wade

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Old May 3, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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I got a personal check from Dave and Susan Flori in St. Helen's OR made out to Steve Kan. It is the tuning deposit, but does not match any of the names on the list. Who's tune is it for?????

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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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The current list:

1. wadejg- Justin Wade-Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
2. Justin Wade car #2-not on the forum- Dyno deposit recieved
3. afgmoto1978- Adam Griffith- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
4. riede93FD- Zachary Riedel- Dyno deposit recieved
5. Spyder- Marc Heynderickx- Dyno deposit recieved
6. SethW-Jason Wagner- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
7. woundup7- Chris Miller - Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
8. Karm- Keith Armbruster - Dyno deposit recieved, $350 tuning deposit recieved
9. Actionhank- Ryan Huddleston- $200 tuning deposit recieved

THE LIST IS NOW FULL!!! I am taking names for alternates in case somebody can't make it and wants to get the deposit back.

I'm still waiting on several checks for Steve so send them in guys.

PM or call me at 503-957-2561 if interested.

Anybody that hasn't already will need to write a $200 CHECK MADE OUT TO Steve Kan and send it to me at:

Justin Wade
1535 NE Brazee St.
Portland, OR 97212

Regards,
Justin Wade
Old May 3, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Nevermind.

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Justin Wade
Old May 4, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Have you received my check Justin? I mailed it out Tuesday.

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Old May 4, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Old May 4, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by afgmoto1978
Have you received my check Justin? I mailed it out Tuesday.

Adam
Yep I got it. Now you know your car will be done

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Old May 4, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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The current list:

1. wadejg- Justin Wade-Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
2. Justin Wade car 2-not on the forum- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
3. afgmoto1978- Adam Griffith- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
4. riede93FD- Zachary Riedel- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
5. Spyder- Marc Heynderickx- Dyno deposit recieved
6. SethW-Jason Wagner- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
7. woundup7- Chris Miller - Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
8. Karm- Keith Armbruster - Dyno deposit recieved, $350 tuning deposit recieved
9. Actionhank- Ryan Huddleston- $200 tuning deposit recieved

THE LIST IS NOW FULL!!! I am taking names for alternates in case somebody can't make it and wants to get the deposit back.

PM or call me at 503-957-2561 if interested.

I'm only waiting on a tuning deposit from Mark and the dyno deposit from Ryan. Thanks for sending in all the checks this week ladies I will be sending them all at once to Steve shortly.


Regards,
Justin Wade
Old May 8, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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The current list:

1. wadejg- Justin Wade-Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
2. Justin Wade car 2-not on the forum- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
3. afgmoto1978- Adam Griffith- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
4. riede93FD- Zachary Riedel- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
5. Spyder- Marc Heynderickx- Dyno deposit recieved
6. SethW-Jason Wagner- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
7. woundup7- Chris Miller - Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
8. Karm- Keith Armbruster - Dyno deposit recieved, $350 tuning deposit recieved
9. Actionhank- Ryan Huddleston- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved

THE LIST IS NOW FULL!!! I am taking names for alternates in case somebody can't make it and wants to get the deposit back.

PM or call me at 503-957-2561 if interested.

I'm only waiting on a tuning deposit from Marc and we have everything done. Thanks for sending in all the checks this week ladies I will be sending them all at once to Steve shortly.


Regards,
Justin Wade
Old May 8, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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When it comes to replacing the spark plugs, do you think he means right before, or just extremely recently? I live in corvallis and I was wondering if the 100ish miles on new plugs would be ok. Anyone have an idea?
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Probably just before or within a minimum range. I'm bringing an extra set just in case.

Think of all the parts that could potentially fail and bring them with you just in case your luck runs out.

Justin,

Do we want to plan a weekend before tuning car service get together at John's shop. Have to get the go ahead from him first.
Old May 10, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by afgmoto1978
Probably just before or within a minimum range. I'm bringing an extra set just in case.

Think of all the parts that could potentially fail and bring them with you just in case your luck runs out.

Justin,

Do we want to plan a weekend before tuning car service get together at John's shop. Have to get the go ahead from him first.
Yeah,

I was actually thinking about Memorial Day weekend-last weekend in May. That would give people time to take care of any major problems we find. How would that be?

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Old May 11, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Old May 15, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by actionhank
When it comes to replacing the spark plugs, do you think he means right before, or just extremely recently? I live in corvallis and I was wondering if the 100ish miles on new plugs would be ok. Anyone have an idea?
I think he just means recently replaced. A few hundred miles should be fine.

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Justin Wade
Old May 15, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Hey guys, Am I the only non FD car heading down to the tune session, just curious.
Old May 21, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by woundup7
Hey guys, Am I the only non FD car heading down to the tune session, just curious.
I think you are the only non FD.

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Old May 21, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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The tuning deposits will be express mailed with tracking tomorrow. Yeah

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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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lets just say im jealous. id love to have him to tune my car!
Old May 21, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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The tuning deposits will be express mailed with tracking tomorrow. Yeah

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Justin Wade
Tracking number for the checks sent to Steve via USPS express mail:
EQ717473525US

later,
Justin Wade
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Alright we got the green light to use Apex Restoration as a pre-dyno tune-up place.
Though, nobody ask me to help them, I got to get my car done.

Apex Restoration
12225 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, Oregon 97005

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...wloc=addr&om=1
Old May 24, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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The current list:

1. wadejg- Justin Wade-Dyno deposit recieved, Tuning deposit recieved
2. Justin Wade car 2-not on the forum- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
3. afgmoto1978- Adam Griffith- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
4. riede93FD- Zachary Riedel- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
5. Spyder- Marc Heynderickx- Dyno deposit recieved
6. SethW-Jason Wagner- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
7. woundup7- Chris Miller - Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
8. Karm- Keith Armbruster - Dyno deposit recieved, $350 tuning deposit recieved
9. Actionhank- Ryan Huddleston- Dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning deposit recieved
10. Car not on the forum-dyno deposit recieved, $200 tuning check sent directly to Steve.

THE LIST IS NOW FULL!!! We won't go above 10 people. I am taking names for alternates in case somebody can't make it and wants to get the deposit back.

PM or call me at 503-957-2561 if interested.

I'm STILL only waiting on a tuning deposit from Marc and we have everything done. Marc, hello Marc

Checks all sent to Steve as above.

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Justin Wade
Old May 25, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by afgmoto1978
Alright we got the green light to use Apex Restoration as a pre-dyno tune-up place.
Though, nobody ask me to help them, I got to get my car done.

Apex Restoration
12225 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, Oregon 97005

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...wloc=addr&om=1
Anybody that wants to come by to have a car "checked out" before the dyno day should come to Apex Restoration as above on Sunday at 1PM. It won't be too formal but we can check to see if there are any major issues like vacuum leaks, boost leaks, etc.

Also, make sure to have basic maintenance done to your car with clean air filter, new spark plugs and plug wires, oil changed, coolant system working properly, no major exhaust leaks, etc. etc. If you want a road tune you need to have a bung available for a wideband oxygen sensor to go into. This should be located just before the cat pipe. The OEM oxygen sensor location does not count.

If cars are in good shape this will go a lot smoother and everybody can drive onto the dyno, get tuned, and drive off of the dyno.

Regards,
Justin Wade



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