Trailer cleaning party!!!!
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Eric Gwatney
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
True, and while they are cheap, and good tires (the ones on my truck are FANTASTIC), are we really saving that much money? I'll still stop by today or tomorrow to get the tire size to see what we'll be looking at price wise. Maybe we can twist Howard's arm to mount them for us?
Eric Gwatney
Formerly - 1996 LT-1 Corvette - #67 - M1
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Howard --
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
The tires aren't too big so they can't cost more than about $70
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Loren Williams
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
So, are we still on for Saturday, 9am?
Eric's bringing the tow vehicle...
Do we need any cleaning supplies? Repair supplies?
Eric's bringing the tow vehicle...
Do we need any cleaning supplies? Repair supplies?
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Eric Gwatney
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
I'll be at Howards by 9am, maybe a tad early since I'll be up and I'm close by. I'll get it pulled out of the garage and setup. Now, I'm not sure if I'll still be there when it's all done, so hopefully Ed is still bringing his truck too.
Eric Gwatney
Formerly - 1996 LT-1 Corvette - #67 - M1
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague desire for something salty..." - Peter Egan
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Formerly - 1996 LT-1 Corvette - #67 - M1
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague desire for something salty..." - Peter Egan
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Loren Williams
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
I guess I'll meet the crew at Harbor Freight on East Bay and shepherd them in. Anyone meeting there, don't be late! 9am needs to be our departure time to get over to Howard's and get started because a few of us need to be out of there by 11am.
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Ed Courtemanche
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Johnny and I will be at the "Bat Cave". See you there...
Ed_C
'95 Mustang GT (last 5.0) - Over-spray RED
'66 Mustang Coupe - New Old Muskrat
"I make up for a lack of driving skills with excessive amounts of horsepower and real sticky tires"
'95 Mustang GT (last 5.0) - Over-spray RED
'66 Mustang Coupe - New Old Muskrat
"I make up for a lack of driving skills with excessive amounts of horsepower and real sticky tires"
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Eric Gwatney
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
See ya bright and early tomorrow!
Eric Gwatney
Formerly - 1996 LT-1 Corvette - #67 - M1
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague desire for something salty..." - Peter Egan
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Formerly - 1996 LT-1 Corvette - #67 - M1
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague desire for something salty..." - Peter Egan
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David Aoun
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Just mapped out the route. Will be there by 9.
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Jim Reid
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Wish I could help but I gotta work tomorrow. 

Black 94 MX-5, GM 5.7 liter LS-1, T-56 six speed, Ford 3.08 ratio 8.8 LS IRS
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Joe Baker
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
I'll be there by nine. As for cleaning supplies, Lysol, stuff for cleaning out the coolers, windex. I'll get that stuff. Will there be access to a broom? Can you think of anything else?
Joe
dropped top, #75, winning blue, '06 MX5
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Loren Williams
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Yeah, we should have a broom in the trailer, if not, I'm sure Howard has one. Thanks for gathering supplies. Hang on to your receipt, Steve or John can reimburse your expenses.
See y'all in the morning!
See y'all in the morning!
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Brian K-
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Probably to late to post, but maybe you guys could see where the window leaks. Looks like it leaks at the bottom somewhere. I'm talking about the window on the counter side.
Brian K
1991 Nissan 240SX Class: "I HAVE NO"
"Is it weird in here, or is it just me?" - Stephen Wright
1991 Nissan 240SX Class: "I HAVE NO"
"Is it weird in here, or is it just me?" - Stephen Wright
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Joe Baker
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Thanks, Brian. Will check that out.
Joe
dropped top, #75, winning blue, '06 MX5
dropped top, #75, winning blue, '06 MX5
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Eric Gwatney
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
I'll bring some caulk to put a new bead around the window.
Eric Gwatney
Formerly - 1996 LT-1 Corvette - #67 - M1
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague desire for something salty..." - Peter Egan
http://www.facebook.com/Shakedown067
http://www.instagram.com/Shakedown067
Formerly - 1996 LT-1 Corvette - #67 - M1
"Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague desire for something salty..." - Peter Egan
http://www.facebook.com/Shakedown067
http://www.instagram.com/Shakedown067
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Loren Williams
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Mission accomplished. Helmets and coolers are clean. Trailer swept.
Tires look okay for now. They're still very fresh-looking as far as the condition of the rubber, they just have a lot of cupping and wear on the outer edges from under-inflation. Pressures are at 40 psi cold today, so we're in good shape. As little as we move the trailer around, I think those tires should be good for another year or so as long as the people towing remember to check the tire pressure when they pick it up.
Cleaned the chalk spreader and put a stop screw in it so that it won't lay a line more than 2" wide. I use it more than anyone else, but it's definitely been annoying trying to keep it from slipping to the 4" setting, which is where it naturally falls. (with 2" lines, we can line a typical course with one bag)
We're going to look into putting a pass-through of some sort next to the window for the timer antenna cable.
We could probably use another medium-sized bin or two. We need one for paper products. Maybe one to replace the wire bins that failed to stay attached to the walls.
Tires look okay for now. They're still very fresh-looking as far as the condition of the rubber, they just have a lot of cupping and wear on the outer edges from under-inflation. Pressures are at 40 psi cold today, so we're in good shape. As little as we move the trailer around, I think those tires should be good for another year or so as long as the people towing remember to check the tire pressure when they pick it up.
Cleaned the chalk spreader and put a stop screw in it so that it won't lay a line more than 2" wide. I use it more than anyone else, but it's definitely been annoying trying to keep it from slipping to the 4" setting, which is where it naturally falls. (with 2" lines, we can line a typical course with one bag)
We're going to look into putting a pass-through of some sort next to the window for the timer antenna cable.
We could probably use another medium-sized bin or two. We need one for paper products. Maybe one to replace the wire bins that failed to stay attached to the walls.
Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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Loren Williams
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Oh, and thanks to Joe for setting this up and for everyone who came out to help. We had about 6 people there, and it made quick work of the whole mess. Started at 9:00, done by 10:30. 

Loren Williams - Loren @ Invisiblesun.org
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
The "Push Harder, Suck Less" philosophy explained:
Push Harder - Drive as close to the limit of your tires as possible.
Suck Less - Drive something resembling a proper racing line.
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David Aoun
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Many hands make light work.
Inventory as I saw it:
68 coke/pepsi
12 "sprite"
35 water
No plastic forks, they needed to be disposed.
No paper towels
Sufficient garbage bags
Safety vests are not present. I know they had been taken for washing after the last event. Just mentioning it here.
Inventory as I saw it:
68 coke/pepsi
12 "sprite"
35 water
No plastic forks, they needed to be disposed.
No paper towels
Sufficient garbage bags
Safety vests are not present. I know they had been taken for washing after the last event. Just mentioning it here.
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Steve --
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Thanks very much to all you trailer-cleaners there!
Very much appreciated.
Very much appreciated.
Steven Frank
Class M3 Miata
Proud disciple of the "Push Harder, Suck Less" School of Autocross
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I'll get to it. Eventually...
Class M3 Miata
Proud disciple of the "Push Harder, Suck Less" School of Autocross
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I'll get to it. Eventually...
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Joe Baker
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Thanks to all that helped out today.
We got things cleaned up, organized, caulked and ready for more autocrossing! See you all next weekend.

Joe
dropped top, #75, winning blue, '06 MX5
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Brian K-
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Re: Trailer cleaning party!!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped out, since ill be setting it up this weekend it will be no e to see a organized and clean trailer. I have the safety vests and flags along with a bunch of new drywall for marking the cones.
Brian K
1991 Nissan 240SX Class: "I HAVE NO"
"Is it weird in here, or is it just me?" - Stephen Wright
1991 Nissan 240SX Class: "I HAVE NO"
"Is it weird in here, or is it just me?" - Stephen Wright
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