Any Dallas area meets? - July 22 (Thread Retired)
04-21-2003, 08:53 PM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
$275 for the event registration
$100 for two nights at Hotel 6 (you need to go Friday night)
$50 for food (varies by diet)
$50 for gas (3/4 tank per day to drive 80 minutes per day)
$20 to rent a helmet ($300 to buy a really good helmet)
$20 for "race photo" by a pro photographer
$??? to prep your car. This will include about $30 for the inspection, I had new pads and the rotors turned (under warranty--and I used 1/2 my new pad in one weekend), tires need to be in good shape, etc. I did my 22,500 mile tune-up to "prep" the car and had them flush the brake fluid with Super Blue (Redline would work, etc). I think I spent about $200 but I had to anyway.
$50 misc. other stuff: window cleaner, big plastic tote box to put stuff in, folding lawn chair, sun screen, etc.
All told, you are going to drop $600 on the weekend, which is pretty steep.
The good news is that you can spread half before the event and half after the event if you use your credit card to pay for everything.
The bad news is that you want to go back again immediately because it is more fun than you have ever had in your life. Seriously...
$275 for the event registration
$100 for two nights at Hotel 6 (you need to go Friday night)
$50 for food (varies by diet)
$50 for gas (3/4 tank per day to drive 80 minutes per day)
$20 to rent a helmet ($300 to buy a really good helmet)
$20 for "race photo" by a pro photographer
$??? to prep your car. This will include about $30 for the inspection, I had new pads and the rotors turned (under warranty--and I used 1/2 my new pad in one weekend), tires need to be in good shape, etc. I did my 22,500 mile tune-up to "prep" the car and had them flush the brake fluid with Super Blue (Redline would work, etc). I think I spent about $200 but I had to anyway.
$50 misc. other stuff: window cleaner, big plastic tote box to put stuff in, folding lawn chair, sun screen, etc.
All told, you are going to drop $600 on the weekend, which is pretty steep.
The good news is that you can spread half before the event and half after the event if you use your credit card to pay for everything.
The bad news is that you want to go back again immediately because it is more fun than you have ever had in your life. Seriously...
You forget to mention one thing.
Beating a Porche . . . . Priceless
Ruf
04-21-2003, 11:27 PM
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Originally posted by moomaster_99
You should get the SC like Glenn!!!!!!!!!!!!
You should get the SC like Glenn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by mantis23
If they'd ever release the damn thing, i probably would.
If they'd ever release the damn thing, i probably would.
04-22-2003, 09:06 AM
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Originally posted by mantis23
bahahah, yep, thats his car...its pretty fucked up, he tried to get a quaife differential installed, but it didnt fit, and the installer fucked it up pretty good. He just got it out this morning.
How did you know it was his ride?
bahahah, yep, thats his car...its pretty fucked up, he tried to get a quaife differential installed, but it didnt fit, and the installer fucked it up pretty good. He just got it out this morning.
How did you know it was his ride?
Come on man, you buddy's car is one of a kind!!!
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04-22-2003, 10:42 AM
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Dayum! Can I actually order the 5AT SC now? Time to hit up Dean and see what the deal is...I didnt think it was available yet!!!
Jeremy works at Saturn now? Heh, I figured he would have something to do with it. He's the only person I could think of outside of you that would know thats my roommate's car.
Jeremy works at Saturn now? Heh, I figured he would have something to do with it. He's the only person I could think of outside of you that would know thats my roommate's car.
04-22-2003, 03:07 PM
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Acura Presence Requested.....?
Well guys, maybe they just like you for some reason, but your presence has been requested for our meet.
We've got an accord that hangs out with our group a lot now and he knew that I frequent the CL boards. That and a few of the older members like yall's cars, so here is the meet info if any of you would like to go.
Chris
http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...threadid=19451
We've got an accord that hangs out with our group a lot now and he knew that I frequent the CL boards. That and a few of the older members like yall's cars, so here is the meet info if any of you would like to go.
Chris
http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...threadid=19451
04-23-2003, 06:22 AM
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That SC is BEAUTIFUL!!!
The one big problem is that according to Comptech, it is only making 35 HP extra at the wheels on the 5 AT slushbox. $5,000 for 35 HP seems a bit steep for me. If you have the 6 MT, the gains are 50-55 HP at the wheels for the same money. This isn't just the slip loss possibly but may include fuel mapping issues by the AT computer that they can't solve. It sucks that this is so...
The one big problem is that according to Comptech, it is only making 35 HP extra at the wheels on the 5 AT slushbox. $5,000 for 35 HP seems a bit steep for me. If you have the 6 MT, the gains are 50-55 HP at the wheels for the same money. This isn't just the slip loss possibly but may include fuel mapping issues by the AT computer that they can't solve. It sucks that this is so...
04-23-2003, 06:31 AM
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Somebody's got their (insert cool explative here) wheels in route just in time for his birthday (which would be this Saturday)!!!
Status: In Transit
Scheduled Delivery: Apr 25, 2003
Shipped to: MCKINNEY, TX, US
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Cheers, Inferno
Status: In Transit
Scheduled Delivery: Apr 25, 2003
Shipped to: MCKINNEY, TX, US
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Cheers, Inferno
04-23-2003, 06:43 AM
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Re: Acura Presence Requested.....?
Originally posted by CasperTL
Well guys, maybe they just like you for some reason, but your presence has been requested for our meet.
We've got an accord that hangs out with our group a lot now and he knew that I frequent the CL boards. That and a few of the older members like yall's cars, so here is the meet info if any of you would like to go.
Chris
http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...threadid=19451
Well guys, maybe they just like you for some reason, but your presence has been requested for our meet.
We've got an accord that hangs out with our group a lot now and he knew that I frequent the CL boards. That and a few of the older members like yall's cars, so here is the meet info if any of you would like to go.
Chris
http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...threadid=19451
girlfriend if that is OK. Since that is a special day (did I mention my birthday?), it really depends on her plans which I don't want to screw up...
04-23-2003, 06:56 AM
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More racing movies to buy:
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Speed Racer (Collector's Edition)
MOVIE NUMBER D111650
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http://www.dvdplanet.com
Speed Racer (Collector's Edition)
MOVIE NUMBER D111650
$16.09 plus shipping
04-23-2003, 10:06 AM
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Casper, I wish I could make it but I will be going to Houston for my nephews christening this weekend. Thanks for the invite.
Inferno, Did you get my PM about Mazda Rev It Up?
Inferno, Did you get my PM about Mazda Rev It Up?
04-23-2003, 01:18 PM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
Somebody's got their (insert cool explative here) wheels in route just in time for his birthday (which would be this Saturday)!!!
Status: In Transit
Scheduled Delivery: Apr 25, 2003
Shipped to: MCKINNEY, TX, US
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Cheers, Inferno
Somebody's got their (insert cool explative here) wheels in route just in time for his birthday (which would be this Saturday)!!!
Status: In Transit
Scheduled Delivery: Apr 25, 2003
Shipped to: MCKINNEY, TX, US
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Please let these be the right wheels this time...
Cheers, Inferno
04-23-2003, 01:21 PM
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Casper, I would come to the Nissan meet, but that's the weekend b4 the last week of the semester, so of course that means everything is going to be due next week. I'm gonna be doing homework all weekend. 
04-23-2003, 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
Casper, I would come to the Nissan meet, but that's the weekend b4 the last week of the semester, so of course that means everything is going to be due next week. I'm gonna be doing homework all weekend.
Casper, I would come to the Nissan meet, but that's the weekend b4 the last week of the semester, so of course that means everything is going to be due next week. I'm gonna be doing homework all weekend.
I understand completely
04-24-2003, 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
got that right! if mantis can post all day at work, than I can post from school!
got that right! if mantis can post all day at work, than I can post from school!
04-24-2003, 12:56 PM
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Ugh, lately I havent been at work, doctor's appt Monday, Jimmy Buffet Concert all day Tuesday, didnt go to work Wednesday(you can guess why), all day training Thurs & Fri... I havent dont any real REAL posting from work since last Wednesday.
04-24-2003, 01:00 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
wow, long work days, hope that's only 4 days a week.
wow, long work days, hope that's only 4 days a week.
Originally posted by mantis23
Ugh, lately I havent been at work, doctor's appt Monday, Jimmy Buffet Concert all day Tuesday, didnt go to work Wednesday(you can guess why), all day training Thurs & Fri... I havent dont any real REAL posting from work since last Wednesday.
Ugh, lately I havent been at work, doctor's appt Monday, Jimmy Buffet Concert all day Tuesday, didnt go to work Wednesday(you can guess why), all day training Thurs & Fri... I havent dont any real REAL posting from work since last Wednesday.
04-24-2003, 01:09 PM
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Originally posted by CasperTL
YOU went to Jimmy Buffet..... interesting... heard it was a good concert and it must have been considering you didn't go to work Wednesday
YOU went to Jimmy Buffet..... interesting... heard it was a good concert and it must have been considering you didn't go to work Wednesday
A couple friends of mine from work went. I could have gone cause they had an extra ticket, but one guy is an extreme parrothead, and he gets really annoying when it comes to Buffet. He gets insanely hyper and excited and he sings very loudly, and horribly. So I decided to pass on that experience.
04-24-2003, 01:19 PM
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Almost there...
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04-24-2003, 02:19 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
when are you going to that Bluesman? 5-3 or 5-4? I was considering doing that too.
when are you going to that Bluesman? 5-3 or 5-4? I was considering doing that too.
04-24-2003, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by CasperTL
YOU went to Jimmy Buffet..... interesting... heard it was a good concert and it must have been considering you didn't go to work Wednesday
YOU went to Jimmy Buffet..... interesting... heard it was a good concert and it must have been considering you didn't go to work Wednesday
I was thinking the same thing. A couple friends of mine from work went. I could have gone cause they had an extra ticket, but one guy is an extreme parrothead, and he gets really annoying when it comes to Buffet. He gets insanely hyper and excited and he sings very loudly, and horribly. So I decided to pass on that experience.
04-25-2003, 07:25 PM
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They are here, they are mounted, they are PERFECT!!!!! I am sooooooooo happy!!!!!
Sorry guys, no pics yet b/c I don't have a digital camera. Even my girlfriend thinks the look great! Now I am heading out for my (early) birthday dinner someplace she has reservations...
P.S. the stock wheels weigh 23.8 lbs each--10 lbs more EACH wheel...
Sorry guys, no pics yet b/c I don't have a digital camera. Even my girlfriend thinks the look great! Now I am heading out for my (early) birthday dinner someplace she has reservations...
P.S. the stock wheels weigh 23.8 lbs each--10 lbs more EACH wheel...
04-26-2003, 08:17 AM
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Re: Acura Presence Requested.....?
Thanks for the invite, BlueBOB!!!
Dallas/Ft Worth DNE Meet 4/26/2003
Greetings Nissan Enthusiasts,
DNE is hosting yet another meet… but this time with a twist.
Here’s the schedule:
April 26, 2003
12:00 PM – Meet at Tigerbull’s restaurant @ Forest and Abrams right off 635
12:30 PM SHARP – Head out to Lake Ray Hubbard – we’ll exit Dalrock, and hang a right, onto the lakeshore. We will start setting up a BBQ, and get things ready; DNE staff will head out to the grocery store to get food to grill . We’ll have balls for you guys, no pun intended….
5:00 PM – We’ll finish up our deal at the lake and head back to Tigerbull’s to grab some dinner, and meet up with whoever couldn’t make it to the lake…
Originally posted by CasperTL
Well guys, maybe they just like you for some reason, but your presence has been requested for our meet.
We've got an accord that hangs out with our group a lot now and he knew that I frequent the CL boards. That and a few of the older members like yall's cars, so here is the meet info if any of you would like to go.
Chris
http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...threadid=19451
Well guys, maybe they just like you for some reason, but your presence has been requested for our meet.
We've got an accord that hangs out with our group a lot now and he knew that I frequent the CL boards. That and a few of the older members like yall's cars, so here is the meet info if any of you would like to go.
Chris
http://www.nissanforums.com/showthre...threadid=19451
Greetings Nissan Enthusiasts,
DNE is hosting yet another meet… but this time with a twist.
Here’s the schedule:
April 26, 2003
12:00 PM – Meet at Tigerbull’s restaurant @ Forest and Abrams right off 635
12:30 PM SHARP – Head out to Lake Ray Hubbard – we’ll exit Dalrock, and hang a right, onto the lakeshore. We will start setting up a BBQ, and get things ready; DNE staff will head out to the grocery store to get food to grill . We’ll have balls for you guys, no pun intended….
5:00 PM – We’ll finish up our deal at the lake and head back to Tigerbull’s to grab some dinner, and meet up with whoever couldn’t make it to the lake…
04-27-2003, 01:40 PM
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And thanks for the offer to come over, Mantis, but I just got home and now I have to head back to Dallas to play in a soccer game at 3:00. I won't be back up to Collin County until after 6:30. And I am hurting a little from too much booze last night...