2007 New England Spring Run, Adirondacks May 19th and 20th!!
04-05-2007, 11:14 AM
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Woke up this morning to SIX INCHES of heavy wet snow on DRKSYDE. I couldn't believe my eyes. How do you lose a black car in a snow storm.... hmmm oh that right! 6 inches of F'ING white devil falling on it!
Damn late snowfall....
Woke up this morning to SIX INCHES of heavy wet snow on DRKSYDE. I couldn't believe my eyes. How do you lose a black car in a snow storm.... hmmm oh that right! 6 inches of F'ING white devil falling on it!
Damn late snowfall....
04-05-2007, 01:00 PM
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Damn 
We got 2-3 inches here in Montreal so there's sleet everywhere... and for Easter I have to drive to Quebec City with my GF and lil'sis and I heard they got over 8 inches there and it's still coming down... ack
We got 2-3 inches here in Montreal so there's sleet everywhere... and for Easter I have to drive to Quebec City with my GF and lil'sis and I heard they got over 8 inches there and it's still coming down... ack
04-05-2007, 02:54 PM
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OHH *#%$?!-#/"@$ 
Someone tore off the club decals I had put on specially for the spring run. Thank you very much losers! Third time in a single year someone ***** up my car. I'm parking the car right under my window with the camera on all night every night. Do I need to tell you what I'm doing once I catch the *****.
Someone tore off the club decals I had put on specially for the spring run. Thank you very much losers! Third time in a single year someone ***** up my car. I'm parking the car right under my window with the camera on all night every night. Do I need to tell you what I'm doing once I catch the *****.
04-05-2007, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mendossa
Damn
We got 2-3 inches here in Montreal so there's sleet everywhere... and for Easter I have to drive to Quebec City with my GF and lil'sis and I heard they got over 8 inches there and it's still coming down... ack
We got 2-3 inches here in Montreal so there's sleet everywhere... and for Easter I have to drive to Quebec City with my GF and lil'sis and I heard they got over 8 inches there and it's still coming down... ack
Talked to my friend over in the Portland Maine Area... They got close to a FOOT! Uggh!
04-05-2007, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mendossa
OHH *#%$?!-#/"@$
Someone tore off the club decals I had put on specially for the spring run. Thank you very much losers! Third time in a single year someone ***** up my car. I'm parking the car right under my window with the camera on all night every night. Do I need to tell you what I'm doing once I catch the *****.
Someone tore off the club decals I had put on specially for the spring run. Thank you very much losers! Third time in a single year someone ***** up my car. I'm parking the car right under my window with the camera on all night every night. Do I need to tell you what I'm doing once I catch the *****.
Was that cursing in French?!?! Sorry to hear that man... Hope you catch the *****. You can share what you do to him by PM so there isn't a clear paper trail... Mendossa who?
04-05-2007, 03:03 PM
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f8kcing canadians!!
oh, wait - nevermind.
Sorry mendossa. The camera sounds like the way to go. Perhaps it'd be best to just tell us what you do to the little bastiches next month. No sense having any written communicae.
oh, wait - nevermind.
Sorry mendossa. The camera sounds like the way to go. Perhaps it'd be best to just tell us what you do to the little bastiches next month. No sense having any written communicae.
04-05-2007, 03:08 PM
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I'll send him a perfumed letter stating : "Sir, that is most undeserved, please refrain from such behavior in the future or I'll be forced, at great displeasure, to notify the proper authorities."
The saddest part is that IT IS about the only thing I can do short of catching the guy in the act while my buddy in the police stands next to me by the purest coincidence.
The saddest part is that IT IS about the only thing I can do short of catching the guy in the act while my buddy in the police stands next to me by the purest coincidence.
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04-05-2007, 03:18 PM
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Man you are too nice...
I would find out who it was and take a pair of tin snips and cut the valve stems off all four of his wheels.
Here's Why:
1. Slashing tires is harder than it looks
2. Doesn't stick them with an ENORMOUS cost of replacing said slashed tires.
3. More fun than using a valve stem tool to take the center pieces out of the stems
4. Causes enough damage to just be a MAJOR pain in the ***.
I would find out who it was and take a pair of tin snips and cut the valve stems off all four of his wheels.
Here's Why:
1. Slashing tires is harder than it looks
2. Doesn't stick them with an ENORMOUS cost of replacing said slashed tires.
3. More fun than using a valve stem tool to take the center pieces out of the stems
4. Causes enough damage to just be a MAJOR pain in the ***.
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04-05-2007, 03:30 PM
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Around here we never take off our snow tires until May. Then when it snows at least it rarely sticks to the road.
When I was in college (back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth) at Paul Smiths (near Lake Placid) we got 6 inches of snow on June 6th. Just a friendly warning about Adirondack weather....
When I was in college (back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth) at Paul Smiths (near Lake Placid) we got 6 inches of snow on June 6th. Just a friendly warning about Adirondack weather....
04-05-2007, 03:31 PM
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Yeah that's how you steal wheels without having the alarm go off... put blocks under the car, quickly slash all 4 stem valves... car lowers down smoothly on the blocks... you spray liquid nitrogen on the lock nuts, smash'em... and you have 4 pristine wheels with tires.
The only protection is to have an alarm system that can detect changes in the car's level/plane (car tipping on the corner where 1st valve stem is cut).
(Saw this on a TV special where they had an ex-car thieft talk about their tricks)
The only protection is to have an alarm system that can detect changes in the car's level/plane (car tipping on the corner where 1st valve stem is cut).
(Saw this on a TV special where they had an ex-car thieft talk about their tricks)
04-05-2007, 03:39 PM
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Note to self: don't sleep while in Lake Placid.
I'm still torn on what to do w/my wheels for the run. It does suck - can't even expect the weather reports to be that helpful b/c of the lake effect BS. The new set will be in next week, and the springs have been sitting next to me at work for 2 weeks - I just can't take the wait anymore.
I'm still torn on what to do w/my wheels for the run. It does suck - can't even expect the weather reports to be that helpful b/c of the lake effect BS. The new set will be in next week, and the springs have been sitting next to me at work for 2 weeks - I just can't take the wait anymore.
04-05-2007, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Mendossa
Yeah that's how you steal wheels without having the alarm go off... put blocks under the car, quickly slash all 4 stem valves... car lowers down smoothly on the blocks... you spray liquid nitrogen on the lock nuts, smash'em... and you have 4 pristine wheels with tires.
The only protection is to have an alarm system that can detect changes in the car's level/plane (car tipping on the corner where 1st valve stem is cut).
(Saw this on a TV special where they had an ex-car thieft talk about their tricks)
The only protection is to have an alarm system that can detect changes in the car's level/plane (car tipping on the corner where 1st valve stem is cut).
(Saw this on a TV special where they had an ex-car thieft talk about their tricks)
WOW! Never thought of that!
04-05-2007, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mendossa
Yeah that's how you steal wheels without having the alarm go off... put blocks under the car, quickly slash all 4 stem valves... car lowers down smoothly on the blocks... you spray liquid nitrogen on the lock nuts, smash'em... and you have 4 pristine wheels with tires.
The only protection is to have an alarm system that can detect changes in the car's level/plane (car tipping on the corner where 1st valve stem is cut).
(Saw this on a TV special where they had an ex-car thieft talk about their tricks)
The only protection is to have an alarm system that can detect changes in the car's level/plane (car tipping on the corner where 1st valve stem is cut).
(Saw this on a TV special where they had an ex-car thieft talk about their tricks)
If any rims go missing don't look in my trunk.. I just installed a air ride system and like my *** to hang low 
04-06-2007, 12:19 PM
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11" of white stuff in Westbrook (right outside Portland) Maine. Lovely.
So, should I be worried about driving into the Adirondacks in the end of May with my Summer only tires on?
So, should I be worried about driving into the Adirondacks in the end of May with my Summer only tires on?
04-06-2007, 02:23 PM
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May *should* be fine. Especially since we're getting the April snow - the weird late storms are rarely both months. But I don't actually live there, and it's a lake effect region . . .
04-06-2007, 03:18 PM
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11" of white stuff in Westbrook (right outside Portland) Maine. Lovely.
So, should I be worried about driving into the Adirondacks in the end of May with my Summer only tires on?
So, should I be worried about driving into the Adirondacks in the end of May with my Summer only tires on?
Where in Westbrook? Thats where my best friend lives. Off exit 48 on 95 (Platinum Plus Exit) right off the exit straight through all the lights and then a left at the last light and then an immediate left at the next light (dunkins on the corner) Can't remember name of that road. He lives down in that neigborhood.
I'm going over to visit him on the 21st of this month.
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04-07-2007, 07:43 PM
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http://www.lakeplacidfestivalofcars.com/showcarinfo.htm
Check out this link to the Lake Placid Festival of Cars (Car Show) that will be going on the weekend we will be there. It includes Sport Compact/Tuner Car class which might be cool to check out. I'll bet some of your rides could win different classifications if entered, but that's not why I am bringing this up.
The main point here is that there will be close to 500 cars entered in this car show, plus all the specators and family/friends. This means hotel rooms could be SOLD OUT in the little town of Lake Placid well before we get there. So MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW unless you want to risk getting stuck in the Bates Motel or sleeping on the floor or in your car.
It's not likely ALL the hotel rooms in town will be sold out, but you might get stuck paying more than you planned or staying miles away from everyone else.
The car show is an interesting situation: maybe we could use this as a "scouting run" and, if all looks good, plan on attending the car show next year???? Just a thought.
Check out this link to the Lake Placid Festival of Cars (Car Show) that will be going on the weekend we will be there. It includes Sport Compact/Tuner Car class which might be cool to check out. I'll bet some of your rides could win different classifications if entered, but that's not why I am bringing this up.
The main point here is that there will be close to 500 cars entered in this car show, plus all the specators and family/friends. This means hotel rooms could be SOLD OUT in the little town of Lake Placid well before we get there. So MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW unless you want to risk getting stuck in the Bates Motel or sleeping on the floor or in your car.
It's not likely ALL the hotel rooms in town will be sold out, but you might get stuck paying more than you planned or staying miles away from everyone else.
The car show is an interesting situation: maybe we could use this as a "scouting run" and, if all looks good, plan on attending the car show next year???? Just a thought.
04-07-2007, 08:07 PM
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So far I'm bunking by myself in a room with two double beds....any ladies out there who need a room but are shy to sign up? I'm of the female persuasion, and don't mind the company. 
04-07-2007, 08:28 PM
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Ok ok ok .... SO ummmm I hope that my wheels show up soon so I can put my new tires on them cause I washed the car today and took a look at my rears... I have one word: Cords! 
Yeah I have some very minor cords showing through. UGH. Should have my wheels in 2 weeks. Hopefully less.
I just dont want to pay to have the tires mounted and balanced on the stockers and then have to dismount and mount on the new wheels.
Guess I will have to drive a LOT less aggressive till I get them!
Yeah I have some very minor cords showing through. UGH. Should have my wheels in 2 weeks. Hopefully less.
I just dont want to pay to have the tires mounted and balanced on the stockers and then have to dismount and mount on the new wheels.
Guess I will have to drive a LOT less aggressive till I get them!
