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Old 05-19-2015 | 07:02 PM
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Does anyone know what Dope days is and where is it and when is it
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Who's all going to MN Hondas meet this weekend? The weather man is calling for really crappy weather kind of sucks
Old 05-19-2015 | 09:05 PM
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Does anyone know of any reputable paint shops in the Twin Cities Metro to get my NBP Type S front bumper, fenders, and hood repainted? They have a million rock chips, especially in the front bumper.
Old 05-20-2015 | 08:11 AM
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Does anyone know what Dope days is and where is it and when is it
DOPE DAYS: Minnesota 2015
Saturday, August 1at 2:00pm - 8:00pm

SPECTATORS ARE FREE!

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- Event will be from 2PM-8PM.
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Who's all going to MN Hondas meet this weekend? The weather man is calling for really crappy weather kind of sucks
I'm planning on it, but hope the weather holds out. I was kinda hoping that they would change the date to Saturday instead since it supposed to be nicer that day with rain only real late that night.
Old 05-20-2015 | 01:01 PM
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For sure! I'll start the list, go ahead and add yourself.

What date are you driving down?

Acurazine National Meet in Kansas City: June 13-14
1. Jorge (Takata 18), +1
2. Travis (NSXTC), +1
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I'm heading down there on the 11th. What about you?
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Acurazine National Meet in Kansas City: June 13-14
1. Jorge (Takata 18), +1
2. Travis (NSXTC), +1
3. Phil (Atlas_Gen), +3
Old 05-20-2015 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Who's all going to MN Hondas meet this weekend? The weather man is calling for really crappy weather kind of sucks
I'm planning on going.
Old 05-20-2015 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Atlas_Gen
I'm heading down there on the 11th. What about you?
We are going on the 11th. We are planning on cruising there together. we are Going to meet up with Travis South by Rochester area and head from there.
Old 05-20-2015 | 07:56 PM
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Atlas did you get your room reserved yet. This way u can get the discount.
Old 05-21-2015 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Atlas_Gen
I'm heading down there on the 11th. What about you?
Yeah, we are leaving on the 11th as well. I think the tentative plan was to leave Rochester around 7am, and so that would put us into KC around 2-3pm. Then have some time to chill out, and then maybe grab some BBQ dinner later!

Be sure to call the host hotel (435 Overland Park Place) to reserve your room! I think the reservations need to be in by this Friday to get the discounted rate.
Old 05-21-2015 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Atlas did you get your room reserved yet. This way u can get the discount.
Yeah, I reserved it just in time. Good thing I checked the intinerary again and saw the discount price.

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Yeah, we are leaving on the 11th as well. I think the tentative plan was to leave Rochester around 7am, and so that would put us into KC around 2-3pm. Then have some time to chill out, and then maybe grab some BBQ dinner later!

Be sure to call the host hotel (435 Overland Park Place) to reserve your room! I think the reservations need to be in by this Friday to get the discounted rate.
Ok, I was planning on leaving around noonish and I'm bringing my wife and son so I'll see if they want to leave earlier so we can cruise with you guys.
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What's up Minnesota ppl. Checking in to see when you are caravaning to meet. I plan on leaving at 4-5 am on Friday. Looks like I'll be driving solo again. Gets a lil boring.
Old 05-23-2015 | 11:43 AM
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What time are you guys heading to the MN Honda opener tomorrow?
Old 05-26-2015 | 04:21 AM
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What's up Minnesota ppl. Checking in to see when you are caravaning to meet. I plan on leaving at 4-5 am on Friday. Looks like I'll be driving solo again. Gets a lil boring.
Sorry! I know the drive is boring especially when you're solo! Glad that you're coming though. We'll see you down there in Friday!
Old 05-26-2015 | 04:22 AM
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Atlas_Gen...are you on Facebook too?
Old 05-26-2015 | 09:18 AM
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Atlas did you already get a hotel room if you didn't let me know I'm sharing my room with a buddy but we can always split it three ways save ourselves some money
Old 05-26-2015 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Atlas did you already get a hotel room if you didn't let me know I'm sharing my room with a buddy but we can always split it three ways save ourselves some money
Yeah, I believe he mentioned above that he already reserved a room and I believe he mentioned that his wife and son were coming on the trip too.
Old 05-26-2015 | 09:34 PM
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Atlas_Gen...are you on Facebook too?
Nope, I don't have FB anymore.

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Atlas did you already get a hotel room if you didn't let me know I'm sharing my room with a buddy but we can always split it three ways save ourselves some money
Yeah I booked a room a few days before the deal was up. Thanks for the offer though!
Old 05-27-2015 | 07:37 AM
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Nope, I don't have FB anymore.
Ok, no problem. We'll just have to connect on here before the KC trip to figure out where we are all going to meet and when.
Old 05-27-2015 | 10:59 PM
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Ok, no problem. We'll just have to connect on here before the KC trip to figure out where we are all going to meet and when.
I'll message you my cell #
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I'm thinking of using some 3M Painters tape to put on my front end for this road trip to KC because rock chips suck and the bugs are gonna be a PITA to scrub off my bumper. Has anyone used this kind of tape for long road trips too?
Old 05-28-2015 | 07:06 AM
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Whos going to the DB performance thing this Sunday?
Old 05-28-2015 | 07:15 AM
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I'm thinking of using some 3M Painters tape to put on my front end for this road trip to KC because rock chips suck and the bugs are gonna be a PITA to scrub off my bumper. Has anyone used this kind of tape for long road trips too?
Oh yeah, I've used it many times for long road trips! It works great as long as it doesn't rain!!! If it rains at all....well you'll be littering all the way down to KC! I'm sure I'll be doing it again this year too. Just be sure to bring enough with you to do the car for the trip back home too.

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Whos going to the DB performance thing this Sunday?
I was thinking about it, but it's way up in Rogers. That's like a 2hr drive for me. Has anyone ever been to this before? Is it a good time?? Sounds like just a big dyno day.
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Oh yeah, I've used it many times for long road trips! It works great as long as it doesn't rain!!! If it rains at all....well you'll be littering all the way down to KC! I'm sure I'll be doing it again this year too. Just be sure to bring enough with you to do the car for the trip back home too.
Awesome, sounds good! I'll be sure to bring some backup tape for the ride home.
Old 05-29-2015 | 11:42 PM
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What's up Minnesota ppl. Checking in to see when you are caravaning to meet. I plan on leaving at 4-5 am on Friday. Looks like I'll be driving solo again. Gets a lil boring.
Yes I know what you mean Brian. But it gives you the ability to choose your time. I drove solo twice and it was not bad. I look forward to seeing you again.
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Yes I know what you mean Brian. But it gives you the ability to choose your time. I drove solo twice and it was not bad. I look forward to seeing you again.
Yea, just running risk of driving without a spare tire and my exhaust resonator only has 2.5 inches of ground clearance. Hope I make it there in 1 piece. Will see you guys there. Lots of prep work still to do.
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Yea, just running risk of driving without a spare tire and my exhaust resonator only has 2.5 inches of ground clearance. Hope I make it there in 1 piece. Will see you guys there. Lots of prep work still to do.
You better have stiff suspension. That's hard on your ass
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You better have stiff suspension. That's hard on your ass
My suspension is stiff. I bring an extra seat cushion so I can survive the 8 hours plus.
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Salute to the 4th - Car/Bike Show (7/4)

For those interested...

Silver Lake Park
7th St. NE & W Silver Lake Dr NE
Rochester, MN 55906

July 4, 2015 - 10am until 2pm

The 2nd Annual Salute To The 4th Car & Motorcycle Show!!!

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1065362540159460/?ref=1

Calling All Domestics, Imports and Everything in Between! Think you're ride has what it takes?? Enter and let's see who really is the BEST in Rochester in a variety of categories!!!! Brings friends and Family!!!

Pre-Register at The Commission

Car Entry :
Pre-Register - $15
Day of - $20

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Pre-Register - $10
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Enter Your Car/Motorcycle & Get A Free Ticket To The After Party at Legends Bar n Grill Parking Lot!!

Live Music from Suite and Special Guests at Silver Lake!!

Food Vendors and Activites for the Kids!!!

930am Roll-in/check-in
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1030am - Live Music Starts
1:00pm - Judging Start
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All Profits Go To Our City To Put On The Fireworks Display!! Let's Show What We Can Do!!

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Woo hoo!!! Final preparations are going in today for the meet in Kansas City!!!!!

I went all OCD on making the tape perfect

Bug free is the way to be!!!

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Lol. Looks like rain so might be littering highway with tape.
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Lol. Looks like rain so might be littering highway with tape.
LOL!!! Yeah, it seems so haha It's supposed to rain 3" by the time I was planning to head down South towards Iowa so I actually might leave earlier, gotta take a look at the radar.
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LOL!!! Yeah, it seems so haha It's supposed to rain 3" by the time I was planning to head down South towards Iowa so I actually might leave earlier, gotta take a look at the radar.
You'll probably see a bunch of my tape lying along side the highway when you're coming down!!!

Have a safe ride down, and we'll see you in KC!
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You'll probably see a bunch of my tape lying along side the highway when you're coming down!!!

Have a safe ride down, and we'll see you in KC!
Lmao!!! I am about to head out pretty soon, just doing packing up the last of my stuff now.
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wish I could make it to one of these meets they looks hella fun... my car is stock anyways
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wish I could make it to one of these meets they looks hella fun... my car is stock anyways
No worries, my car is all stock too except for wheels and tint. My next plan is to lower it, the wheel gap is annoying.
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I would totally go if I didn't have a birthday to attend to this weekend, never been to kc I hear they have awesome bbq! yes! the gap is quite annoying. Also careful driving the Iowa they have SPEED trap cameras on the interstate a co worker got 2 while driving there. cant wait to see the all the pictures
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Made it home at 3:00PM. had a blast. Atlas it was great having you there with your family. I hope you can make it next year again. maybe we'll get some of these wimps to go to next year.
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Old 06-15-2015 | 09:40 PM
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It was a blast! Made it home at 1:30am this morning. Glad you all came, good to see you again guys. Congrats on the trophy Jorge!
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alright so I took my car to the dealership last week to get the air bag issue taken car of while I was the I was trying to get some history on the car the thing I was I was looking for the most if the timing belt was done the only thing I could see was the timing belt tensor was replaced before the interval....so Im guessing by the the timing belt wasn't replaced and needs to be ASAP my car has 175xxx on it so its been on my mind a lot lately so whos a good mechanic someone could recommend? much appreciated!


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