Shelby Northwoods at Road America - Page 5

98banana · 06-24-2002, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by b_tone
we are gonna try to pull some weight out before the next AI race at Lowes and for the RA event. My windows and motors alone should be worth 40 pounds, plus 35lbs for mufflers, 12lbs for carpet... I am starting to think like Tom.

Those weights are right in line with what I got from mine.

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Originally posted by b_tone
seriously, Tom where there anything other than the christmas trees holding your innerdoor panel on? I don't want to ruin them when I pull them out. Perhaps one day I will put the car back on the street, you never know.

I'm not sure which panel you're talking about. The outer panel is held on by metal clips. The "innerdoor panel" on mine was the metal frame of the door which needs to be cut out.

98banana · 06-24-2002, 10:12 PM

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Originally posted by kevin

however, the saturday timed runs have changed some what. only three runs now. also, remember, your timed runs are on cold tires. for this reason i won't be running saturday this time.

Why in the world would they do it on cold tires? That seems kind of unsafe thing to do. Not only for the tires, but also the motor, brakes and driver.

Hey Brian, can I rent your tire warmers???

sn8kbit · 06-25-2002, 08:17 AM

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Originally posted by Dean95CobraR

Do you want me to send them to you too? I would have already sent them but I don't think your Hotmail account would take that much space.

sure dean, hit me on this one.... sn8kbit@comcast.net

i should be able to get durn near anything on that one...

sn8kbit · 06-25-2002, 08:19 AM

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Originally posted by 98banana

Sounds like fun!!!

tom, i honest to god believe that RA is the most fun ya can have with yer clothes on........

tgentry · 06-25-2002, 09:12 AM

I talked to the organizers a while back about the standing start issue. The Chicago Alfa Romeo Owner's Club runs time trials there with basically a lap to warm up, then two timed laps, and a half lap cooldown. The key to running the whole thing is that the timing lights are just as you come out of the last turn instead of the traditional start/finish line.

Basically, the Northwoods folks didn't want to hear about it. They've always done it this way, blah blah blah.

Mommy95R · 06-25-2002, 09:20 AM

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Originally posted by #41Killer

We are going to have a good time. Come on guys, lets make it a bigger party.

Lew's registration is going in today. Steve, I can email you the forms if you want to get them in before the first of July. Dean emailed them to me and I still have them on my computer.

Mommy95R · 06-25-2002, 09:24 AM

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Originally posted by 98banana

John and I were talking about it this weekend. I REALLY want to do both Lowes and Road America. I'm still torn...

One deciding factor for me is that I don't plan to get real serious with AI until next year, so it sure won't hurt to miss a race.

Oh man.... I hate decisions...

come on, Tom. What can we say to tip the scales toward Wi? Lew and I are taking our RV, so have to find a place to put it overnight. Come on and bring yours. We can have a biggggg cookout (Keeping Steve away from the grill).

Mommy95R · 06-25-2002, 09:25 AM

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Originally posted by Mommy95R

come on, Tom. What can we say to tip the scales toward Wi? Lew and I are taking our RV, so have to find a place to put it overnight. Come on and bring yours. We can have a biggggg cookout (Keeping Steve away from the grill).

oh, I forgot. bring Mrs. Banana and all the little naners too!

kevin · 06-25-2002, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by 98banana

Why in the world would they do it on cold tires? That seems kind of unsafe thing to do. Not only for the tires, but also the motor, brakes and driver.

Hey Brian, can I rent your tire warmers???

they doo it to allow more vehicles to doo it.

i did it last year for the first and last time cause the tires were way to cold for the first few turns.

brian, you got more than one set???

kevin · 06-25-2002, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by Mommy95R

come on, Tom. What can we say to tip the scales toward Wi? Lew and I are taking our RV, so have to find a place to put it overnight. Come on and bring yours. We can have a biggggg cookout (Keeping Steve away from the grill).

mom, you've got mail

sn8kbit · 06-25-2002, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by Mommy95R

We can have a biggggg cookout (Keeping Steve away from the grill).

hey.....i resemble that remark!

Mommy95R · 06-25-2002, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by b_tone
That is also a great place to store the Adult Sized Diapers you will need after coming into T5 at 145, and coming into the Kink at 125, and into Canada corner at 155...You getting the picture yet?

Bring pads, rotors and tires. Lastely a huge set of Cajones would not hurt either

Brian

here is a picture of turn 5

Mommy95R · 06-25-2002, 11:00 PM

this is Kevin on the last straightaway at the finish line

Mommy95R · 06-25-2002, 11:02 PM

this is Dean on the same straightaway--

Mommy95R · 06-25-2002, 11:04 PM

and, finally, this is Brian waving at all of his fans

06-25-2002, 09:12 AM	#65
tgentry Got Boost? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 608	I talked to the organizers a while back about the standing start issue. The Chicago Alfa Romeo Owner's Club runs time trials there with basically a lap to warm up, then two timed laps, and a half lap cooldown. The key to running the whole thing is that the timing lights are just as you come out of the last turn instead of the traditional start/finish line. Basically, the Northwoods folks didn't want to hear about it. They've always done it this way, blah blah blah. __________________ Tom Gentry Life is too short for boring rides! '06 Schwinn StingRay Spoiler (3 speed conversion) '03 Giant Team ONCE (Campy goodness) '00 Bike E E2 Tandem (too many mods to list) '98 ProFlex Beast (no more elastomers) '06 Kustom Kruiser Roadster (8 speed conversion) '74 PPV (Resto-mod project) '98 E-150 Starcraft Heritage "Black Bart" '89 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL "Gunther"

06-25-2002, 11:00 PM	#73
Mommy95R Mommy Dearest Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In God's Country Posts: 1,369	this is Kevin on the last straightaway at the finish line Attached Images __________________ 00 Honda S2000 95 Cobra R #149 Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.

06-25-2002, 11:02 PM	#74
Mommy95R Mommy Dearest Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In God's Country Posts: 1,369	this is Dean on the same straightaway-- Attached Images __________________ 00 Honda S2000 95 Cobra R #149 Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.

06-25-2002, 11:04 PM	#75
Mommy95R Mommy Dearest Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In God's Country Posts: 1,369	and, finally, this is Brian waving at all of his fans Attached Images __________________ 00 Honda S2000 95 Cobra R #149 Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.

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