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Old 03-09-2004, 01:20 AM
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John, thanks, but there are several drivers who would be much better for instructional videos. I don't know if Glen from Texas, a HWFM member, has any such videos, but I'd love to see some of his as he is an awesome driver.

Edward, the shift light is set to 6400 RPM. The latest dyno I have for the car shows a peak of 310 HP at the wheels at 6489, so that shift point should work pretty well. I've only recently installed it and haven't gotten used to it yet, but my own internal shift-indicator seems to be at about the same point. I sometimes hold the gear based on the next track section, but the light is a great way to verify where the engine is.

BTW, I bought the shift light from fellow rennlister and HWFM member Eric in Chicago. I took out the stock clock, hollowed it out with a Dremel, painted the dial-cover black, then mounted the shift light in its place with cover glass and bezel. I like the way it looks and works, and I'm proud to own a part once used by a very nice guy.
Old 03-09-2004, 02:15 AM
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Skip,

Sounds very cool! I'll get there....one day. Again, nice job on the car!

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Old 03-09-2004, 03:14 AM
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Thanks for posting those videos Skip.It was fun watching-and your enthusiasm is contagious.
I wanna do it to!


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Old 03-09-2004, 11:31 AM
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Grant

"Turtle Fodder" and "Turtle Soup".



Should we consider those terms and Skip's video your application for team membership?
It's much more succinct than the typical application, but impressive.

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Old 03-09-2004, 11:50 AM
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Mike,

The stealth recruiting activity by Skip was impressive. How could I not consider this a formal application, would you and the BOD process and advise? I'll leave to the braintrust whether it be Turtle Fodder, Turtle Soup or both.

Respectfully submitted,

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Old 03-09-2004, 12:38 PM
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I like "HWFMR: Rocky Mtn Region Turtle Fodder "

Unless I recieve a strong objection Grant, consider it approved. The only liely objection is our venerable Old Fart. He will want you to fax him a few beers. But since his memory is not what it used to be, tell him you already did.

Welcome to the team Grant.
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Talking Woohoo....................

Woohoo,

An official member - makes my day.

Where's the url link for t-shirts, stickers, racing uniforms and go-faster accessories? I've gotta get geared up.

I'll host an annual team meeting (This Fall, perhaps in conjunction with the Pueblo Club Race week/weekend?) in Aspen for some incredible training runs over Independence Pass and perhaps, gods willing, a run on Woody Creek Raceway (highly unlikely).

Grant
Old 03-09-2004, 01:57 PM
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Skip,
Great video, I am amazed how great the sound is on your recording. I may burn a copy of the sound of your engine to play in my other car. . It sounds awesome!! Thanks for posting. I hope to do my first DE this spring in my 993 and that video really gets the juices flowing.
Old 03-09-2004, 02:01 PM
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Skip, awesome video! I like watching all the videos you put on rennlist. And again what a nice looking car!
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Mike,

Oh great. Now the secret's out. Congrats to Grant, and mighty fine tasting beer. I think.
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Grant, welcome to the team! You want the t-shirt because you saw how much attention I got when wearing it for Eiskhana, right?

CJ and Edward. Thanks, and you should definitely get out to a PCA DE. I don't think that there is any better way to learn to drive these cars and have an absolute blast doing so..

Joel, let me know how the sound project goes, and have fun at the DE.

Shant, you and I have similar tastes in P-cars as my racecar is a '96 SY 993 and I used to own a GR 928 S4. You don't by any chance own a Biarritz White Boxster as well?



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