Any Dallas area meets? - July 22 (Thread Retired)
04-30-2003, 08:28 PM
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05-01-2003, 12:11 AM
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i just read that whole thread, that is very tempting. They GB is gonna be open for about 5 weeks, so I have a little time. I may jump in a little later. Did you sign up for the GB RUF?
05-01-2003, 02:54 AM
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As I posted over there guys...when Austin did this groupbuy he had a lot of people complain about quality. They're not Brembo...Nova is wrong...they're EBC. Also, they're single coated, and 3 people have had the coating wear off in non contact areas and the rotors rust. He's said he's found another distributor who does double coated rotors, and for cheaper, and will be groupbuying them soon. I'm sure if you all PMed him on acura world .com or IMed him on AIM like I do all the time as Austin519 he'd talk to you about it....
05-01-2003, 07:21 AM
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Originally posted by TLRunner
As I posted over there guys...when Austin did this groupbuy he had a lot of people complain about quality. They're not Brembo...Nova is wrong...they're EBC. Also, they're single coated, and 3 people have had the coating wear off in non contact areas and the rotors rust. He's said he's found another distributor who does double coated rotors, and for cheaper, and will be groupbuying them soon. I'm sure if you all PMed him on acura world .com or IMed him on AIM like I do all the time as Austin519 he'd talk to you about it....
As I posted over there guys...when Austin did this groupbuy he had a lot of people complain about quality. They're not Brembo...Nova is wrong...they're EBC. Also, they're single coated, and 3 people have had the coating wear off in non contact areas and the rotors rust. He's said he's found another distributor who does double coated rotors, and for cheaper, and will be groupbuying them soon. I'm sure if you all PMed him on acura world .com or IMed him on AIM like I do all the time as Austin519 he'd talk to you about it....
Austin is a good guy and if he is going to do a group deal and I had an Acura to do this to, I would go through him. I've talked with him on the phone while DuckBlue and I were in Austin last year and he's really nice.
I'd say get the pads and SS lines from that group buy, but wait for the rotors through Austin
05-01-2003, 09:30 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
i just read that whole thread, that is very tempting. They GB is gonna be open for about 5 weeks, so I have a little time. I may jump in a little later. Did you sign up for the GB RUF?
i just read that whole thread, that is very tempting. They GB is gonna be open for about 5 weeks, so I have a little time. I may jump in a little later. Did you sign up for the GB RUF?
However, I am interested in getting some SS lines, but without better rotors I'm not sure its worth it. One of those deals where you probably should do it all at once.
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05-01-2003, 09:41 AM
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Originally posted by RUF87
Danny, like you funds are tight. Sales have been flat and I', 65/35 so commision is where I get my play money.
However, I am interested in getting some SS lines, but without better rotors I'm not sure its worth it. One of those deals where you probably should do it all at once.
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Danny, like you funds are tight. Sales have been flat and I', 65/35 so commision is where I get my play money.
However, I am interested in getting some SS lines, but without better rotors I'm not sure its worth it. One of those deals where you probably should do it all at once.
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05-01-2003, 09:52 AM
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Had fun at the track last night(Sacramento Raceway). I got to meet 3 of the guys out there. Two 1st gens and an S CL. The first gen 2.3 I believe was the fastest of the three. He ran in the high 14s Im not sure of his mods it was CLver2.3 on the SAC posts. Anyway it was fun and there was a Camero there that ran a 9.8 and a Pinto in the low 10s. The Pinto did a 3' wheely and jumped down the track. That was cool.
05-01-2003, 10:39 AM
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Originally posted by CasperTL
I've actually read about a lot of people upgrading their lines before actually doing the rotors.
I've actually read about a lot of people upgrading their lines before actually doing the rotors.
05-01-2003, 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by Bluesman
Had fun at the track last night(Sacramento Raceway). I got to meet 3 of the guys out there. Two 1st gens and an S CL. The first gen 2.3 I believe was the fastest of the three. He ran in the high 14s Im not sure of his mods it was CLver2.3 on the SAC posts. Anyway it was fun and there was a Camero there that ran a 9.8 and a Pinto in the low 10s. The Pinto did a 3' wheely and jumped down the track. That was cool.
Had fun at the track last night(Sacramento Raceway). I got to meet 3 of the guys out there. Two 1st gens and an S CL. The first gen 2.3 I believe was the fastest of the three. He ran in the high 14s Im not sure of his mods it was CLver2.3 on the SAC posts. Anyway it was fun and there was a Camero there that ran a 9.8 and a Pinto in the low 10s. The Pinto did a 3' wheely and jumped down the track. That was cool.
05-01-2003, 11:12 AM
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SS brake lines are easy to install, I did it with the help of a guy that had a TL, I think his online name was wakattack... All we needed were jackstands. After we got them installed, we went out to an open stretch of road and did the highly reliable "slam on your brakes and see who stops the fastest" test.
We picked a point to start braking(from 55mph), and I consistently stopped shorter than he did. On average I stopped about 3-10ish feet before him(the first time he stopped wayyy before me, but I fucked up). We were both empty in the trunk, so no weight difference there....I don't remember if our gas levels were the same though.
I didn't really "feel" the difference per se, but the results were obvious.
We picked a point to start braking(from 55mph), and I consistently stopped shorter than he did. On average I stopped about 3-10ish feet before him(the first time he stopped wayyy before me, but I fucked up). We were both empty in the trunk, so no weight difference there....I don't remember if our gas levels were the same though.
I didn't really "feel" the difference per se, but the results were obvious.
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Originally posted by danny25
I'm glad that worked out for ya. Sounds like you had a good time. Who was the type S driver? And how did he lose to a 2.3 CL??
I'm glad that worked out for ya. Sounds like you had a good time. Who was the type S driver? And how did he lose to a 2.3 CL??
05-02-2003, 01:26 AM
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I'm glad that worked out for ya. Sounds like you had a good time. Who was the type S driver? And how did he lose to a 2.3 CL??
I'm glad that worked out for ya. Sounds like you had a good time. Who was the type S driver? And how did he lose to a 2.3 CL??
05-02-2003, 01:28 AM
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Had fun at the track last night(Sacramento Raceway). I got to meet 3 of the guys out there. Two 1st gens and an S CL. The first gen 2.3 I believe was the fastest of the three. He ran in the high 14s Im not sure of his mods it was CLver2.3 on the SAC posts. Anyway it was fun and there was a Camero there that ran a 9.8 and a Pinto in the low 10s. The Pinto did a 3' wheely and jumped down the track. That was cool.
Had fun at the track last night(Sacramento Raceway). I got to meet 3 of the guys out there. Two 1st gens and an S CL. The first gen 2.3 I believe was the fastest of the three. He ran in the high 14s Im not sure of his mods it was CLver2.3 on the SAC posts. Anyway it was fun and there was a Camero there that ran a 9.8 and a Pinto in the low 10s. The Pinto did a 3' wheely and jumped down the track. That was cool.
05-02-2003, 05:07 PM
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It wasn't that bad a day. The Humidity may have been high but the temp. was less than 70. I left cause I got cold after the sun went down. ???
05-02-2003, 05:13 PM
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Originally posted by AztecRol
Bluesman, it was a PLEASURE meeting you!!!! Really glad you made it out to see us while you were in town!!! Glad to hear that you had a GOOD time too!!! Take care!!
Bluesman, it was a PLEASURE meeting you!!!! Really glad you made it out to see us while you were in town!!! Glad to hear that you had a GOOD time too!!! Take care!!
05-02-2003, 05:14 PM
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Originally posted by AztecRol
Well Danny, if you MUST ask, it was one first gen, my 01 cls and peiginglongs 03 cls. The first gen had a 75 shot of NOS. I dont know what the fawk was wrong with me or my car, but I ran HI 15s. Last time I went to the track, I ran 15.1, and I should have been in the 14s. The 03 had I/H/E, and ran 15.1. CiLver had a GREAT day, while the CL-S's looked silly. I don't know WTF happened!!!
Well Danny, if you MUST ask, it was one first gen, my 01 cls and peiginglongs 03 cls. The first gen had a 75 shot of NOS. I dont know what the fawk was wrong with me or my car, but I ran HI 15s. Last time I went to the track, I ran 15.1, and I should have been in the 14s. The 03 had I/H/E, and ran 15.1. CiLver had a GREAT day, while the CL-S's looked silly. I don't know WTF happened!!!
That's why the Pros have their own mini weather stations and or are tuned into the local weather stations. That way they can retune the car, etc as the day or weekend progresses.
I've always heard it said that "high humidity results in humility"
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05-02-2003, 05:19 PM
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Originally posted by Bluesman
It wasn't that bad a day. The Humidity may have been high but the temp. was less than 70. I left cause I got cold after the sun went down. ???
It wasn't that bad a day. The Humidity may have been high but the temp. was less than 70. I left cause I got cold after the sun went down. ???
So depending on where you were, say near the coast out there, it could have been one of those really "damp" and cool days. That can wreck havok on your performance. Nothing like watering down the combustion.
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05-02-2003, 05:37 PM
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We were not near the coast but they had had a lot of rain the day before.
How come no one has said anything about the import show tomorrow at the civic center in Dallas? I will be attiending in the evening. Anyone interested?
How come no one has said anything about the import show tomorrow at the civic center in Dallas? I will be attiending in the evening. Anyone interested?
05-02-2003, 08:14 PM
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Originally posted by Bluesman
AztecRol, I realy liked the blue on you'r 01 and it was nice of you guys to welcome me. Hope you can make it to Texas some time and allow us to return the hospitality.
AztecRol, I realy liked the blue on you'r 01 and it was nice of you guys to welcome me. Hope you can make it to Texas some time and allow us to return the hospitality.
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Originally posted by RUF87
So, Inferno, what's the chances you'll be ready to rumble on the 16th? I'm sure you are tired of getting
by that other WDP TLS.
With those new wheels and your evolved racing skills you should be handing me my arse for sure. :P
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So, Inferno, what's the chances you'll be ready to rumble on the 16th? I'm sure you are tired of getting
by that other WDP TLS. With those new wheels and your evolved racing skills you should be handing me my arse for sure. :P
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05-02-2003, 08:39 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
Inferno, how's that wheel situation coming along?
Inferno, how's that wheel situation coming along?
I hope to see EVERYONE at the track on 5/16.
RUF--do you want to edit your first page to reflect this new date?
Cheers, Inferno
05-02-2003, 08:45 PM
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Originally posted by Bluesman
We were not near the coast but they had had a lot of rain the day before.
We were not near the coast but they had had a lot of rain the day before.
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05-03-2003, 11:37 AM
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Originally posted by InfernoTLS
RUF--do you want to edit your first page to reflect this new date?
Cheers, Inferno
RUF--do you want to edit your first page to reflect this new date?
Cheers, Inferno
No we just need to get a roll call going and ping some of the less frequent members like Rootbeet and PlanoTLS.
Let's get everyone out for this one.
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05-03-2003, 05:26 PM
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Originally posted by 98CL2point3
A meet? finally? other than Ennis? when and where.
A meet? finally? other than Ennis? when and where.
We want to get in one more track meet before the weather gets too hot. And several guys want to test out their latest mods.
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05-04-2003, 11:25 PM
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I know the meet is a week and a half away, but I figured it's never too early to get some firm plans. Do you guys wanna meet somewhere b4 the track or just meet at Ennis?
05-05-2003, 07:42 AM
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Originally posted by RUF87
Sorry Man, but this meet is planned for the Motorplex at Ennis.
We want to get in one more track meet before the weather gets too hot. And several guys want to test out their latest mods.
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Sorry Man, but this meet is planned for the Motorplex at Ennis.
We want to get in one more track meet before the weather gets too hot. And several guys want to test out their latest mods.
Ruf
.The Bad News:
We arrived at Ennis around 6:15ish and there was NO ONE THERE! That's the great news. All in all there were like 40 cars total all night! The bad news is that I ran once when I arrived, then pulled my car up to let the engine cool off. I had the front of the car facing the wind and the hood up. I went back to the car after watchin some races for about 30 mins and the damn thing was still hot!
The air was really humid and I was startin to break a sweat while out there. The 16th probably won't be any better, but it'll be an interesting show down. I'm game for sure. Basically we need to come up with some way to cool those engines better...... 
And just for the info, surprisingly my best run was a 15.4 w/ crappy weather when my best ever is a 15.2. I think I'm movin up!
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heh, I was gettin' worried there for a second Casper, I thought you had some _really_ bad news...
*insert tasteless bragging right here*...and let us not forget who currently holds the fastest title for the area.
With this humid weather we've had lately, I think I'll be able to hold on to it, at least until this fall.
Umm, we could meet up before the event...pick a time & place...holy crap guys.... I just assumed that the 16th was a race night, but I just checked, and its not... they have a weekend event going on that weekend called Super Chevy Show...We need to pick another date guys...
ps, I'll be out of town this weekend... soo..........
*insert tasteless bragging right here*...and let us not forget who currently holds the fastest title for the area.
With this humid weather we've had lately, I think I'll be able to hold on to it, at least until this fall.
Umm, we could meet up before the event...pick a time & place...holy crap guys.... I just assumed that the 16th was a race night, but I just checked, and its not... they have a weekend event going on that weekend called Super Chevy Show...We need to pick another date guys...
ps, I'll be out of town this weekend... soo..........