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Postby Kdub085 » Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:50 pm

RedBRZ80 wrote: Can I submit some advice... stop messing with the car.. I know "new parts" are always cool.. but the learning curve just gets super steep always changing...
I hear you, the RSB was the last thing on my autox parts bucket list. I think my overall setup will have me sitting pretty much where I would like to be without going overboard. I don't see myself spending anymore $$ for a whole new suspension or anything crazy.

As far as the RSB options go tho, I went with the ST suspensions bar, with the 30% & 50% setup option.

Compared to other bars on the market it's in the middle of the pack for stiffness, most others come with 50%, 70%, or 90% of additional stiffness. So hopefully setting this bar at 30% over stock won't be too radical of a change.


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Postby friskyflea » Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:55 pm

I'm getting a new T-shirt made for AX events...
In the front it'll say "Stop messing with the car"
and In the back "Ye'r gonna spin" I'll get you guys both a cut from the sales... might pay for a foursome of tires

Can't make it to this event - working to feed the AX play money piggybank.
Save me a turn in that Crown Vic will you Mr. Mayor? Always wanted to drive one like I was in an episode of "Cops"

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Postby Loren » Fri Jan 20, 2017 12:12 am

I keep threatening to do a "Push Harder, Suck Less" t-shirt.
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Postby twistedwankel » Fri Jan 20, 2017 12:41 am

friskyflea wrote:I'm getting a new T-shirt made for AX events...
In the front it'll say "Stop messing with the car"
and In the back "Ye'r gonna spin" I'll get you guys both a cut from the sales... might pay for a foursome of tires

Can't make it to this event - working to feed the AX play money piggybank.
Save me a turn in that Crown Vic will you Mr. Mayor? Always wanted to drive one like I was in an episode of "Cops"

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Frisky, it's 1RWD Moby Dick. It weighs 50% more than Dan's car, has 1/3 less tire, 400+ rated, 1/4 less width rims, a failing headliner, less HP than a 4.6 Mustang, 4 doors, is 1/3 longer,it's an automatic ON THE TREE, it's 24 year old stock, my wife is willing to ride with me in it, plus 3 x slower but 12 times cooler than Dan's white car :lol: :lol: When Ron the Ricer gets his hands on this will Dan give him a head start? Not needed. This is Ron's home ground. BIG Men do BIG things. Oh, and I signed up 50% sooner than the Dan E. Boy. I saw the course map. Six grown men in the car seats and 6 dead men in the trunk. No contest. Ron wins with the AC running. Watch Dan sweat. Watch Ron Waltz.
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Postby RedBRZ80 » Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:38 am

Loren wrote:I keep threatening to do a "Push Harder, Suck Less" t-shirt.
Would buy
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Postby ImpostorDan » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:05 am

twistedwankel wrote:
friskyflea wrote:I'm getting a new T-shirt made for AX events...
In the front it'll say "Stop messing with the car"
and In the back "Ye'r gonna spin" I'll get you guys both a cut from the sales... might pay for a foursome of tires

Can't make it to this event - working to feed the AX play money piggybank.
Save me a turn in that Crown Vic will you Mr. Mayor? Always wanted to drive one like I was in an episode of "Cops"

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Frisky, it's 1RWD Moby Dick. It weighs 50% more than Dan's car, has 1/3 less tire, 400+ rated, 1/4 less width rims, a failing headliner, less HP than a 4.6 Mustang, 4 doors, is 1/3 longer,it's an automatic ON THE TREE, it's 24 year old stock, my wife is willing to ride with me in it, plus 3 x slower but 12 times cooler than Dan's white car :lol: :lol: When Ron the Ricer gets his hands on this will Dan give him a head start? Not needed. This is Ron's home ground. BIG Men do BIG things. Oh, and I signed up 50% sooner than the Dan E. Boy. I saw the course map. Six grown men in the car seats and 6 dead men in the trunk. No contest. Ron wins with the AC running. Watch Dan sweat. Watch Ron Waltz.
Ah, visions of sugar plums and cracked nuts behind the wheel as the fat ballerina is to pirouette through the cones in her all seasons - such a sight... sure to be a delight.
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Postby Kdub085 » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:20 am

RedBRZ80 wrote:
Loren wrote:I keep threatening to do a "Push Harder, Suck Less" t-shirt.
Would buy

My wife owns a professional t-shirt heat press and we have a vinyl plotter/cutter. If you're really interested tell me the Tshirt sizes, the wording you want and any font/layout styles.

$20 for single sided, $25 for double sided. Fast easy one-off shirts. ;)


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Postby Rawkkrawler » Fri Jan 20, 2017 1:56 pm

Unfortunately can't make this event, need to protect my house from the pirate invasion!
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Postby twistedwankel » Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:34 pm

dan wrote:Ah, visions of sugar plums and cracked nuts behind the wheel as the fat ballerina is to pirouette through the cones in her all seasons - such a sight... sure to be a delight.
:pointlaugh: Well chosen quote. It will be fun to watch for sure.
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Postby Jamie » Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:42 pm

twistedwankel wrote:...it's 1RWD Moby Dick.
You'll have to give Sam a drive when he's home on leave sometime...although he may destroy you all with it. :) Five-O Academy doesn't allow them to hit cones....
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Postby Carracer » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:02 pm

Jamie wrote: ... Five-O Academy doesn't allow them to hit cones....
I don't think I could live in an environment like that.
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Postby Loren » Sat Jan 21, 2017 1:20 pm

Registration closes Monday, be sure you're in!
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Postby Jamie » Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:08 pm

Since the Miata's sidelined through the Classic while awaiting parts (for all you Miata racers, just short of 250,000 miles seems to be when everything unravels....), I'm looking for a ride. Doug -- you want a report on how that lightweight cop-car wannabe handles compared to an armored Suburban? Any of the S5 hotshoes want a baseline? I'll throw in some compensation for tire wear. Phone lines are open.
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Postby twistedwankel » Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:36 pm

Jamie wrote:Since the Miata's sidelined through the Classic while awaiting parts (for all you Miata racers, just short of 250,000 miles seems to be when everything unravels....), I'm looking for a ride. Doug -- you want a report on how that lightweight cop-car wannabe handles compared to an armored Suburban? Any of the S5 hotshoes want a baseline? I'll throw in some compensation for tire wear. Phone lines are open.
I only figure on taking a max of 6 runs so you're welcome to give it a go if you don't have a better offer. No problem.
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Postby Loren » Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:06 pm

The FASTiva can handle some extra runs.
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Postby twistedwankel » Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:42 pm

The Moby has a shorter turning radius than Shamu ever had. With AS tires, bad pavement and some rain it could win against Fastiva.
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Postby Solar » Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:12 am

twistedwankel wrote:I only figure on taking a max of 6 runs so you're welcome to give it a go if you don't have a better offer. No problem.
Maybe there's a extra, extra run ?

I see 2 Dougs and a Eva, had to sign up :thumbwink:
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Postby friskyflea » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:03 am

twistedwankel wrote:
friskyflea wrote:I'm getting a new T-shirt made for AX events...
In the front it'll say "Stop messing with the car"
and In the back "Ye'r gonna spin" I'll get you guys both a cut from the sales... might pay for a foursome of tires

Can't make it to this event - working to feed the AX play money piggybank.
Save me a turn in that Crown Vic will you Mr. Mayor? Always wanted to drive one like I was in an episode of "Cops"

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Frisky, it's 1RWD Moby Dick. It weighs 50% more than Dan's car, has 1/3 less tire, 400+ rated, 1/4 less width rims, a failing headliner, less HP than a 4.6 Mustang, 4 doors, is 1/3 longer,it's an automatic ON THE TREE, it's 24 year old stock, my wife is willing to ride with me in it, plus 3 x slower but 12 times cooler than Dan's white car :lol: :lol: When Ron the Ricer gets his hands on this will Dan give him a head start? Not needed. This is Ron's home ground. BIG Men do BIG things. Oh, and I signed up 50% sooner than the Dan E. Boy. I saw the course map. Six grown men in the car seats and 6 dead men in the trunk. No contest. Ron wins with the AC running. Watch Dan sweat. Watch Ron Waltz.
I used to drive a reg cab early 80s Ford F150 stick shift with roll down windows and no power anything... in a hurry... I must cross out "drive cop car" off my bucket list
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Postby twistedwankel » Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:22 pm

You know guys and gals. If you're not working or celebrating an anniversary this is a golden opportunity for you to get much needed seat time on an active busy flowing course that's not totally flat, ordinary surface in cool weather. Awesome.

Today is your last chance to sign up. Bring your daily driver and learn how to avoid hitting things with it. Have your main squeeze ride with you. Bring your race cars with street tires on it. Learn to smile again.

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Postby Loren » Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:45 pm

What he said. :salute:
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