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Old 05-01-2013, 04:12 PM
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Ben I want to take some nicer photos of your CL.
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Ben I want to take some nicer photos of your CL.
Yeah bro no problem, I've been real busy this week with work so haven't gotten a chance to get on here a whole lot or even get a good chance to look at the IA pics, but I'd like to check out some of these spots y'all are meeting at during the week and weekends. I'm planning on making it to cars n coffee this weekend too.
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I'm new here, I've heard these are the newest of the UNCC meets and they're pretty big. Seems like every year or what not this happens for half the summer then campus police shut it down. I started a car group on campus like 8 years ago, same thing happened. Eventually got to big, then fizzled out.

Gonna have to roll through this at some point though.
Old 05-01-2013, 11:21 PM
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It didn't get shut down, they're just trying to get it moved to CRI deck cause no one parks there
Old 05-02-2013, 06:02 AM
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Aren't there speed bumps on the way to the CRI deck though?
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So....definitely sitting around being sad today about my Downforce lip

I *haaaaate* random pieces of semi-truck tire in the road. It's like no matter how careful I am, or how much I park a block away and walk to avoid speed bumps, that's the one "red herring" I can't control.
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Anyone around here interested in buying my 03 TLS wheels? I have 5 of them and definitely want/need to sell them. Great price for great people. PM me if you are interested. 3 of them were on the car since i have had it, until about 2 months ago when i got new wheels. 1 is pretty new with about 30000 miles on it(replaced by insurance from getting ran off the road). and the other one has some curb rash from me getting ran off the road. If you just want to check them out, i am more than happy to let anyone come look at them.
Old 05-02-2013, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by The_GPW_AP2
So....definitely sitting around being sad today about my Downforce lip

I *haaaaate* random pieces of semi-truck tire in the road. It's like no matter how careful I am, or how much I park a block away and walk to avoid speed bumps, that's the one "red herring" I can't control.
That suxks how bad is it? Also what it made out of? Sound like my wife when I ran over an cup at sonic last Friday. She was bout to tear me a new one thinking it scratch the lip.
Old 05-02-2013, 10:18 AM
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It was 1x1 CFRP. I got lucky with the OEM lip above it, only a very small crack and a couple of the attachment points got ripped off. The CFRP piece is littered across 485 though. I think I'll get another one next month or something...but I just don't know how I'm going to attach it now lol.
Old 05-02-2013, 10:58 AM
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Sorry to hear about your lip that definitely sucks. I am always worried about stuff in the middle of the highway and cringe when I have to go over something hoping it will clear.
Old 05-02-2013, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Aren't there speed bumps on the way to the CRI deck though?
Nope. CRI is right next to the hospital on 49, so when you make the right off of 49 into the campus, the deck is right in front of you
Old 05-02-2013, 12:35 PM
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I have learned that front lips don't last. Which is precisely why I spray painted the one on the lexus

The gash on my TL front bumper is from a cross walk on UNCCs campus near the stadium.

I feel your pain Evan.
Old 05-02-2013, 12:37 PM
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The lights in the deck in your picture Bryan look like the epic white light. I hate the orange lights.
Old 05-02-2013, 12:39 PM
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Less than 48 hours until coilovers are installed
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Old 05-02-2013, 12:40 PM
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Ben and Jason you guys showed up on this page.

http://stickydiljoe.com/2013/04/30/i...ectivespart-3/
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Old 05-02-2013, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Less than 48 hours until coilovers are installed
That's a good feeling! I know you're giddy with anticipation.
Old 05-02-2013, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
That's a good feeling! I know you're giddy with anticipation.
I am! Tomorrow I'm going to remove the back seat and put some anti-sieze on the coils, basically do everything to make the install process shorter and easier on Saturday.
Old 05-02-2013, 12:54 PM
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i know about that bump Eric...that sucker caught me off guard the other night. And yeah I also hate that orange/yellow light
Old 05-02-2013, 02:03 PM
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I am! Tomorrow I'm going to remove the back seat and put some anti-sieze on the coils, basically do everything to make the install process shorter and easier on Saturday.
I can't wait to see your TL with lesser wheel gap.

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i know about that bump Eric...that sucker caught me off guard the other night. And yeah I also hate that orange/yellow light
It's way too tall! I haven't been through that route ever since. I guess they haven't fixed it.
Old 05-02-2013, 02:10 PM
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Evan posted this on my wall earlier and I have to share it. This is the convoy of my dreams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IA6c...ature=youtu.be
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that is SICK
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I've watched it 6 times already.
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I would love to be the only black car in that convoy
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It would be like a bunch of storm troopers and Darth Vader.
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Glad you shared that here Eric!

You're the first person I thought of when I saw all the white
Old 05-02-2013, 03:01 PM
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That video puts a huge grin on my face. I thank you for sharing that today Evan.
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Originally Posted by The_GPW_AP2
So....definitely sitting around being sad today about my Downforce lip

I *haaaaate* random pieces of semi-truck tire in the road. It's like no matter how careful I am, or how much I park a block away and walk to avoid speed bumps, that's the one "red herring" I can't control.
A couple years ago I was heading to work in a construction zone. I was in the left lane with no shoulder, just a jersey barrier, and an 18 wheel to my right.

Suddenly, a wild road gator (truck tire) appeared on the horizon and I had no defense. It hit the front crossmember, snapped my secondary O2 defouler, destroyed the O2, dented the floorboard, and gouged/tore my back bumper. I was not amused.

Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Evan posted this on my wall earlier and I have to share it. This is the convoy of my dreams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IA6c...ature=youtu.be
ERMAHGERD that Datsun!!!

I like the CDM spec 8G Civic too. That NSX needs to DIAF though.
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Old 05-03-2013, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
A couple years ago I was heading to work in a construction zone. I was in the left lane with no shoulder, just a jersey barrier, and an 18 wheel to my right.

Suddenly, a wild road gator (truck tire) appeared on the horizon and I had no defense. It hit the front crossmember, snapped my secondary O2 defouler, destroyed the O2, dented the floorboard, and gouged/tore my back bumper. I was not amused.
Thanks for sharing. Hearing others stories definitely helps me feel better about the whole thing.

Who all is coming to C&C tomorrow, and what time are you guys cruising in?
Old 05-03-2013, 01:23 PM
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I can't decide if I want to go to cars and coffee or not.

I also can't decide if I want to go to Road Atlanta next weekend or Springfest in VA Beach.

Decisions decisions.
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I think you should come to C&C tomorrow. It will be a beautiful day for some blower whine.
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I can't decide if I want to go to cars and coffee or not.

I also can't decide if I want to go to Road Atlanta next weekend or Springfest in VA Beach.

Decisions decisions.
You should come hang out with us at Springfest. Just think about passing through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, and listening to that glorious supercharger whine echo as you rip through the gears.
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Jason I think its supposed to rain tomorrow
Old 05-03-2013, 10:53 PM
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Yeah if I wake up tomorrow and forecast still says rain, I might just sleep in.
Old 05-03-2013, 11:09 PM
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Not sure what weather report you guys are looking at but up until noon 2pm tomorrow there is a 10% chance or less or rain being reported. Any showers for tomorrow are being reported as being afternoon showers and even then only a chance of about 30%. Sunday though is a different story all together.
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It's not supposed to rain in Raleigh until Sunday afternoon.
Old 05-03-2013, 11:34 PM
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I just looked at the forecast and it is the biggest most epic failed weekend evar for the month of may.

However, it is perfect weather to stay at home and build LEGOs all day.
Old 05-03-2013, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
You should come hang out with us at Springfest. Just think about passing through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, and listening to that glorious supercharger whine echo as you rip through the gears.
I feel like I'm gonna drive up there, whether in the TL or IS300 i'm not sure. Haven't been to VA Beach in over a decade. The FB page has 1600 confirmed as going which is a good amount, even if half of the people show up.
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I will be attending c&c this morning, I know weather isn't the best but it doesn't look like rain and girlfriend agreed to join, so I'll be there around 8:15-8:30
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I will be arriving around the same time. Leaving in about 15min.


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