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05-10-2013, 10:07 AM
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Thanks! I loved that car, and regret ever selling it. White is pretty much a way of life at this point. Growing up, my parents both had white cars, we had a white van, and eventually my dad bought his dream car: a white MY95 LS400 (that he actually owned until last year, it had 372k on it).
I used to own a white MY01 Jetta Wolfsburg as well...but that's another story for another time
05-10-2013, 10:23 AM
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If we ever do that video Eric and I have been talking about we'll have to use this somewhere in there 
05-10-2013, 01:21 PM
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ALL WHITE! lol nice
Check out the live beach cam where Jason is posted up at!... I think i'm gonna stay there too.
http://www.hamptoninnvirginiabeachoc...-beach-cam.htm
Check out the live beach cam where Jason is posted up at!... I think i'm gonna stay there too.
http://www.hamptoninnvirginiabeachoc...-beach-cam.htm
05-10-2013, 01:52 PM
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That is a really HD cam for live 
I wish they'd do something like that @ the Folly Beach washout so I could actually see the surf half the time haha.
I wish they'd do something like that @ the Folly Beach washout so I could actually see the surf half the time haha.
05-10-2013, 01:54 PM
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that pretty nice beach, i might have to go there once it get hotter, and my wife is situated with her job/school. i wished i could of gone to spring fest. but gota save money for these wheels.
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I haven't had one either for about that long. I am basically dragging my rear tires along the road right now cause the toe is off so bad. I think I am going to remove my rear spacers and get rid of some of my negative camber and poke so that I can get the car aligned for taking it to the track this summer. Just have to find a good shop.
05-10-2013, 04:38 PM
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Not sure if you guys were interested, but we're doing a small get together and cruise after Springfest tomorrow around 630pm.
https://acurazine.com/forums/mid-atlantic-311/sova-virginia-beach-meet-may-11th-886032/
Im still a maybe, but most likely will make the trip out there.
https://acurazine.com/forums/mid-atlantic-311/sova-virginia-beach-meet-may-11th-886032/
Im still a maybe, but most likely will make the trip out there.
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Damn would love too but that is late. I am heading back home after the meet so I don't need another night at the hotel.
05-10-2013, 06:37 PM
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Its cool. Im still on the fence about attending. When do you plan on leaving the meet? I may drive out there earlier to hit up Springfest, but Im not sure.
05-10-2013, 10:12 PM
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I think I saw the meet runs from 11-4. I will be there at least till 3pm for sure and probably stay till the end unless a lot of people start leaving early or the weather turns for the worse at all.
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I think I saw the meet runs from 11-4. I will be there at least till 3pm for sure and probably stay till the end unless a lot of people start leaving early or the weather turns for the worse at all.
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05-10-2013, 10:21 PM
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Cool. I've got pick up the car from the dealer in the AM, clean it up, and head out that way. Hopefully Ill get there around 230-3pm, but it depends on the weather. I think its a 80% chance for rain in Richmond, only a 50% chance for scattered t-storms in Va Bch tomorrow.
Did you park the car in a garage or is it ground level parking?
Did you park the car in a garage or is it ground level parking?
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You're about to cringe when you see the photos I post. The show knocked my socks off.
05-13-2013, 10:11 AM
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Started taking pics on the way to the event. We were arriving late due to slackerness. Jason's TSX started making a noise so he is checking it out here..
Quick thunderstorm arrived shortly before we showed up.
Quick thunderstorm arrived shortly before we showed up.
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Great pix Eric !!!
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Awesome coverage Eric! I hope you take plenty of pictures at the Charlotte meet next month 
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Brent's integra. He said he might move to Charlotte!
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I'm thinking it's lunchtime now.
Morgan,...your state went hard as fuck. I was shocked at the level and quantity of nice cars.
Morgan,...your state went hard as fuck. I was shocked at the level and quantity of nice cars.
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05-13-2013, 12:36 PM
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Yea, quite a few nice cars in the Va Bch area. I couldnt get out that way until 630 Saturday night, so I missed the Sumospeed event, but I saw a lot of the cars driving around. It was crazy seeing so many modified cars on damn near every street corner. I was loving it.
This one is my favorite though:
Dont know why, but the 9G Accord looks really good and those wheels elevate it to a whole new level.
This one is my favorite though:
Dont know why, but the 9G Accord looks really good and those wheels elevate it to a whole new level.
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Excellent pictures Eric. Maybe I shouldn't even look at mine since yours are so good and mine will just be the same cars.
Maybe I shouldn't even look at mine since yours are so good and mine will just be the same cars.
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Yea, quite a few nice cars in the Va Bch area. I couldnt get out that way until 630 Saturday night, so I missed the Sumospeed event, but I saw a lot of the cars driving around. It was crazy seeing so many modified cars on damn near every street corner. I was loving it.
This one is my favorite though:
Dont know why, but the 9G Accord looks really good and those wheels elevate it to a whole new level.
This one is my favorite though:
Dont know why, but the 9G Accord looks really good and those wheels elevate it to a whole new level.
That new Accord was one of my favorite cars at the event. The front and sides are what the new TSX should have looked like in my opinion with the rear of the current TSX. Would have been the perfect Euro Accord.
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So I need to find a really smooth secluded road. I need to do some data logging of the TSX and the best way to do it is a full 3rd gear pull from 2500rpm-7500rpm. Problem is I will top out near 85-90mph and I can't afford anymore tickets at all. So I ask anyone from North Charlotte/Huntersville/Mooresville area for any suggestions of where I might be able to achieve this and not get thrown in jail?
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So I need to find a really smooth secluded road. I need to do some data logging of the TSX and the best way to do it is a full 3rd gear pull from 2500rpm-7500rpm. Problem is I will top out near 85-90mph and I can't afford anymore tickets at all. So I ask anyone from North Charlotte/Huntersville/Mooresville area for any suggestions of where I might be able to achieve this and not get thrown in jail?
It may cost $50-80 depending on the shop. I assume you're able to datalog your wideband readings? If so, no need to do the runs with the AFR (not that I'd trust them since the sniffer is at the end of the exhaust). Its definitely cheaper then a ticket, or worse, an animal with a death wish.
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Thank you for pushing me to start using full manual with the camera during all these years. I just did a 2nd gear datalog in my brain leaving subway. It felt fast. It must be the excellent air molecules that have permeated our atmosphere here today.
But seriously though, when I floored it the tl felt like a rocket. haha
05-13-2013, 01:26 PM
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I keep looking at the photo of the accord and it really is a pretty car. Honda did good and the owner of this particular one knew what he was doing. I hope to see it again at ECHM.
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Cheapest option - find a shop with a dyno, strap the car down, do three runs while data logging. Make sure its a loaded dyno and not inertia. Your IATs may not be real world since you won't have the air blowing around/through the car, but its a small difference for a setup such as yours.
It may cost $50-80 depending on the shop. I assume you're able to datalog your wideband readings? If so, no need to do the runs with the AFR (not that I'd trust them since the sniffer is at the end of the exhaust). Its definitely cheaper then a ticket, or worse, an animal with a death wish.
It may cost $50-80 depending on the shop. I assume you're able to datalog your wideband readings? If so, no need to do the runs with the AFR (not that I'd trust them since the sniffer is at the end of the exhaust). Its definitely cheaper then a ticket, or worse, an animal with a death wish.
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05-13-2013, 02:07 PM
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Dudes name is Crawfish. Sweet pup.
The Nikon d300/d90 girlbuilt tsx double team.
Now I must resize the rest and upload them to flickr. I also need to renew my flickr pro as it has expired.
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05-13-2013, 02:19 PM
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Whooty? I want proof.
And that Del Sol
Saw that car later Saturday night at one of the local meets. The thing has green underglow lights. 
05-13-2013, 03:07 PM
Damn, nice pics!!
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05-13-2013, 03:08 PM
Also, just a heads-up... but we're heading up to Victory Lane again tonight. Have 2 guys coming with... so if anyone is up for a league night, let me know It starts at 6:30pm, so best to get there a little early to register. I should be there around 6:20pm or so... coming straight from the gym.
Let me know if you're interested in the next hour or so and I'll send you the details.
Let me know if you're interested in the next hour or so and I'll send you the details.
05-13-2013, 03:19 PM
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^ Wish I was local 
This day, it bores.
This day, it bores.