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Old 8/19/07, 05:57 PM
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Yup, planning on making it, but probably can't stay too long.
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That's no fair, I'm stuck at home cleaning house.
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Originally Posted by habu
Is this a go ?? Is Bill, Taco, goin ?

I need to wash the Blue Beast up all purty n such but 7:00 I might be able to do.

Yes in fact I'll be at that location at 6:30 - 6:45, I'm getting ready right now. Yes Ricky & Ronnies is open! Chocolate shake Ray come on down!

Hummmmm Chocolate!

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Old 8/19/07, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray Man
That's no fair, I'm stuck at home cleaning house.

Come on Hazel! Drop your mop and jump in the stang! It's going to be a nice Cali sunset!

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Old 8/19/07, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
True, but it's a question of who gets up to cruising speed first.
No argument there




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I fail to see the excitement over this snap-on grille. It looks exactly like the black honeycomb grille we have now.
I agree. I don't even think it's a noticeable enough mod. I can't imagine someone saying: "wow, he has a honeycomb insert in the center of the lower grille"

No offense to marcello, but it just doesn't seem like a mod that's on people's mind. But, knowing Marcello, it WILL look factory.

EDIT: well, after reviewing the thread again, I DO see how it could protect the radiator, which is somewhat important
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3 Stangs in PV

TacoBill, Habu and I did a little photo shoot at the PV proving grounds. Here's a few snaps. More pict's to come it was a fun afternoon in Cali The Taco made the arrangments for our cute model and Chris kept us working





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Cool pics, I love the Palos Verdes area... I used to cruise over there regularly. It was always fun to see how much the road and such near San Pedro shifted.

Well I'm off to North Carolina for a couple of days, I'm driving this time. I am going to see if can do it all the way with the 93 Race tune. Got the tuner just in case I need.
Old 8/20/07, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pville piper
Well I'm off to North Carolina for a couple of days, I'm driving this time. I am going to see if can do it all the way with the 93 Race tune. Got the tuner just in case I need.
Why wouldn't you be able to do it
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Originally Posted by JedCranium
TacoBill, Habu and I did a little photo shoot at the PV proving grounds. Here's a few snaps. More pict's to come it was a fun afternoon in Cali The Taco made the arrangments for our cute model and Chris kept us working
Fun time!

My niece Kai said that she had a great time posing with our Stangs. I'll hit you up for the photoshoot CD, she wants a copy of it to add to her portfolio. Since we're neighbors, I'll just run over to your pad to pick it up! (well okay, maybe I'll drive.)

Sorry we missed CPK, we'll cash in on that rain check soon.
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It was a lot of fun. Tell Kai thanks !! Bill... thanks for the arrangements and Bill2 for providing the Kick A$$ cameras. Can't wait to see the CD!

CPK was great !! First time I've ever been to one.
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Originally Posted by habu
CPK was great !! First time I've ever been to one.
Try the BBQ Chicken pizza? It's Chris' favorite (and mine too!)!

Sorry I missed it...
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Originally Posted by mikes rx
Why wouldn't you be able to do it
Might get low on fuel and at an exit where 93 isn't available.

Well made it up here ok. Lots of police on the roads today so I took it easy, with in 5 mph of the posted speed. I averaged 67 mph and 26.3 mpg. Not too bad. I saw gas prices as low as $2.41 for 87 in Spartenburg. I'll hit that on the way back.
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Originally Posted by pville piper
I'll hit that on the way back.
Exactly what will you be hittin' John?




In a pinch, I'm sure it'll be okay to run 87 on a 93 tune as long as you take it easy and not drop the hammer.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Exactly what will you be hittin' John?
Puh-lease!

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In a pinch, I'm sure it'll be okay to run 87 on a 93 tune as long as you take it easy and not drop the hammer.
And tell me O Shaker Master... How does on avoid the temptation?

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Anybody heard from Phil today? I was wondering how his dyno weekend went.
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Originally Posted by pville piper
And tell me O Shaker Master... How does on avoid the temptation?
Easy! Just think how much $$$ the speeding ticket will cost, that'll be enough to deter you.



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Anybody heard from Phil today? I was wondering how his dyno weekend went.
Phil PM's me this morning about his dyno experience in Houston. It was in that order.

3+ hours in the blazing humid heat with 5 cars still ahead of him waiting for dyno tunes, I don't think he hung out much past that point.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Phil PM's me this morning about his dyno experience in Houston. It was in that order.

3+ hours in the blazing humid heat with 5 cars still ahead of him waiting for dyno tunes, I don't think he hung out much past that point.
I don't make it a habit of slamming anyone here, or in any forum so I try to be selective in the way I approach a post and word a post. Now taking a shot at Bill is always fair game though...................... Just kidding Bill

Just so you know anything I say here will be almost exactly (some paraphrasing) what I forwarded to Joe, owner of DynoJoe's in Houston. DynoJoes' was the sponsor and organizer of Dyno Days and tunes by BamaChips (Doug)

I sent Joe a detailed PM with my observations and thoughts on the events, some were brutally honest on my part but then again its what I saw through my eyes and what I personally experienced.

At a high level I summarized my thoughts to Joe as follows:

So to summarize the event;
  • Unorganized
  • Poorly communicated
  • Confusion as to times, dates and pricing
  • Deception/misconception not sure which order, but I think unintentional.
  • Un-organization probably caused undue strife and stress to Doug from Bama, it was an unrelenting schedule of tuning for Doug.
If anyone wants painful details I can PM them to you or I may just post them up here if needed.

I had such high hopes for the event, but total lack of organization, no scheduled appointments as promised and last minute unannounced pricing changes (higher) on the day of the event made for a bad experience. Waiting upwards of 5-6 hours in oppressive heat is not a good thing for customers and event attendees. Like I said I have painful detail but we'll leave it at this.

You asked John............................
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Originally Posted by philster2003
I had such high hopes for the event, but total lack of organization, no scheduled appointments as promised and last minute unannounced pricing changes (higher) on the day of the event made for a bad experience.
Nothing wrong with speaking the truth. If services rendered was good, praise it. If bad, warn others.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Nothing wrong with speaking the truth. If services rendered was good, praise it. If bad, warn others.
Originally Posted by TheGov
Harumph
Sorry to hear that it was so messed up. Even still did you at least get some numbers to share ??
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Sorry to hear that it was so messed up. Even still did you at least get some numbers to share ??
I don't think Phil stuck around to get his car up on the dyno. After hanging around for hours on end waiting for his turn and still not getting any closer to the dyno rollers, I think he called it a day.


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