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Old May 16, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Well, I'm reading a book right now, Lance Armstrong (It's Not About the Bike), and I'm learning how to pace myself for the final push! I know if I see lego or Phlash making the move I have to time it with 30 second intervals (minimum post time) to capture that last post for the podium. Phlash and Lego are not on right now so I'll have to save my energy for the finally or it will not be worth it. Can't do it without a battle!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Phlash is online now!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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Fake to the left....
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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I know your looking Nabil!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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I figured I'd lend a helping hand.

Why are we so eager to hit 1,000?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Hi darkducati, it's just a silly game we have played on this thread! See who makes the magic numbers.

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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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darkducati, I may have seen you around L'ville. Do you ever travel the 316/HighHope/Ga20 area?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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You suck! LOL

You have probably seen me. I live by the Mall of Ga. What color is your car? Any mods?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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I am so retarded. Could it be.....silver! Where you turning left from sugarloaf into the Kroger parking lot a couple of weeks ago with a titanium eight that was dropped with exhaust behind you? If so, that was me.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by darkducati
You suck! LOL

You have probably seen me. I live by the Mall of Ga. What color is your car? Any mods?
Please don't tell me that you just asked "SilverEIGHT" what color his car is......

Welcome to the thread. It's great having more show up.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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Well, I've seen several Ti's around and I do head the Sugarloaf direction a good bit to shop at Microceter & Fry's. Don't remember that specific incident. I'll keep a look out for you in the area. You can tell mine by the red brake callipers and "SilverEIGHT" on the back window. Stop me if you see me and say Hi!

Lego, you are late for the race, dude! I was wanting a dash for the finish.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Oh, and I drive by the MOG everday to and from work.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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SilverEIGHT I'll definitely say hi if I see you. Do the same if you see me. I have a DriftMechaniks sticker in the back window.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Damn --
I'm always late to the party.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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What video? :D

Spent the day at Mazcare... Got my screens and sway bars installed. Charlie is the man!
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Old May 17, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Yes, do tell. I am thinking about adding those to my setup. Tell us, quick!

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Old May 17, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Very interesting! They are named wrong; should be "NoSway bars". It feels more like the go-karts we were driving the other night. Seems like the steering takes more effort... is that true or was I imagining it? The overall feel is awesome. It's what I've always wanted in a car and never had.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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darkducati, did you get the PM I sent you?
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Old May 17, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Very interesting! They are named wrong; should be "NoSway bars". It feels more like the go-karts we were driving the other night. Seems like the steering takes more effort... is that true or was I imagining it? The overall feel is awesome. It's what I've always wanted in a car and never had.
SWEET! Did they change the balance of the handling. Maybe a little less push?
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Old May 17, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
What video? :D

Spent the day at Mazcare... Got my screens and sway bars installed. Charlie is the man!
Well it's about time!....:D

Congrats on the new stuff!!!
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Old May 17, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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SWEET! Did they change the balance of the handling. Maybe a little less push?
Don't think Charlie made any adjustments. Wonder If I need to get that looked at?

Originally Posted by Phlash
Well it's about time!....

Congrats on the new stuff!!!
Thanks! I gotta long way to go to catch up to you guys. I have a grimlin on my sholder whispering "Flywheel" and I keep telling him to "shut up... warranty!"
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Old May 17, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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No adjustments made but you will have to adjust your driving style a little as you get used to the feel. PM'd you too. Thanks again Don!
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Old May 17, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Totally enjoyed it! Thanks Charlie.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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Correct Mr Charles. As individuals get faster on the track we are going to start seeing some understeer with power on. RB front bar is 200% over the stock(RB rear bar is bigger also). I have been reading some guys are actually going BACK to the front stock sway or maybe the Mazdaspeed one (its only 20% stiffer than stock). I definitly got some power on understeer in turn 7 last time out (tires where hot also) I will see if the RB springs will help with that plus a better alignment before I change the bars as I sure love that feel on the ramps!
Get the flywheel, get the flywheel, get the flywheel Silver! Charlie will even throw in a free lunch!
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