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Old 07-15-2010, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce R
Now that second picture is GOOD, nice! You guys had rain too. Last time you were turning 2:25's did you improve?
That is me, the CDI in his SY GT3, and one of his friends in the last 968 off the line, original paint.



We did have a little rain....



Dell timed me on Monday at 225s +/- a tenth each time, so I was happy with the consistency.

Tuesday, after a little coaching I ran my personal best of 220 with Dell in the car, and then ran consistent 221s during teh last session. Me and the GT3 are getting along nicely now.

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Is that a GT3 RS? How did it do on the track?
The 997 GT3 RS was also in Group 3 with me. She was very good, and we had a similar pace. On Tuesday I couldn't touch her...
Old 07-16-2010, 07:37 AM
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Great photos. You guys must have had a fantastic time. See you on Saturday at the WZ!

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Old 07-16-2010, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by nc911
Here was one lucky SOB who got away lucky!
Looked to be a rats *** away from the tire wall.
Hey! I'm that lucky SOB! Actually, I stopped about 20 feet from the tires and created an impressive cloud of tire smoke. No damage to the car, just my ego.

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Old 07-16-2010, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dreadling
Hey! I'm that lucky SOB! Actually, I stopped about 20 feet from the tires and created an impressive cloud of tire smoke. No damage to the car, just my ego.
Dave, glad you are OK. What happened exactly?
Old 07-16-2010, 04:57 PM
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Is there video?
Old 07-16-2010, 05:55 PM
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Sorry, I didn't get it. He was outside of camera range to see the incident.

Dave, please fill us in!
Old 07-16-2010, 08:50 PM
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Guys, I am quickly coming to the realization that I might be missing my first coffee (when I have been in town and able to go) in a few years. This back issue that I had last week came back with a vengeance yesterday morning and the pain is borderline unbearable. I have no idea what triggered it. I was fine yesterday morning. I fertilized the yard, ran a couple errands and then came home. Then within the hour...BAM! ....back was toast and bringing tears to my eyes. Damn, it took me almost 15 minutes to get out of bed this morning to find the proper spine angle that wouldn't cripple me. If I can crawl into the 'lade (no way can I get into one of the p-cars) then I will at least stop by to grab a coffee to go and say hello.

Off to visit the world of prescription narcotics and the synergistic effect of washing them down with a Greg Goose martini
Old 07-16-2010, 09:31 PM
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Dell,

Sorry about your suffering, back pains are a b**tch and hope you have a speedy recovery.

John
Old 07-16-2010, 10:01 PM
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Dell I sent you a mail to your Mac account.
Give my wife a try @ avantept.com
Honestly she'll get you better.

Get well

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Old 07-16-2010, 10:11 PM
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Thanks Bruce! I was just talking to my wife about that today. I think a PT is in my future
Old 07-16-2010, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
Guys, I am quickly coming to the realization that I might be missing my first coffee (when I have been in town and able to go) in a few years. This back issue that I had last week came back with a vengeance yesterday morning and the pain is borderline unbearable. I have no idea what triggered it. I was fine yesterday morning. I fertilized the yard, ran a couple errands and then came home. Then within the hour...BAM! ....back was toast and bringing tears to my eyes. Damn, it took me almost 15 minutes to get out of bed this morning to find the proper spine angle that wouldn't cripple me. If I can crawl into the 'lade (no way can I get into one of the p-cars) then I will at least stop by to grab a coffee to go and say hello.

Off to visit the world of prescription narcotics and the synergistic effect of washing them down with a Greg Goose martini
Sorry to hear that you're still having problems.

I use lots of Bengay max. strength when I'm having back issues... at the very least it's an excuse for your wife to give you a rub down.

As I said last weekend, I didn't have any back troubles up until I started lifting the kids in and out of the car - now I have to be really careful, otherwise it can put my shoulder out of action for 3 weeks... kids are nothing but trouble.
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You guys ever thing of getting communications between you? I just picked up a Scala G4 Power Set that has 2 helment mounted commo devices. You get bluetooth phone, bluetooth MP3 player or wired, bluetooth GPS if you have one), FM radio in it, USB rechargeable, noise cancelling so if your wife is yelling at you it raises the volume . You can voice dial and answer or tap to answer or double tap to redial last number. The noise cancelling is fantastic. Riding a bike the other person can't hear the wind or bike unless you do a quick change in rpms. Anyway there was a great deal on the box of two sooooooo http://www.oemcycle.com/Item/product/7937/WP/71-9086

I'm enjoying the thing just for the music. You can have 3 riders/drivers or 4 people with 2 per car or bike individually paired with one person in the groups of two paired to the other group of two so that everyone can be linked hearing each other at the same time with everyone talking. The range is around a mile in unobstructed distance. Doesn't do good over hills and through lots of houses.

Like I said just enjoying the thing a lot. I wasn't even sure if I was getting ripped by the guys selling the thing but its a great system.
http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-ri...er-g4-powerset
Old 07-17-2010, 01:03 PM
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Another great turn out today, even though it was a little warm and muggy.
  1. Scott (Yellow 996 GT3)
  2. Ken (Grey 928)
  3. Randy (Blue 996 Aero)
  4. Bob (Black 996 Aero)
  5. Charles (Blue 996)
  6. John D. (Brown 911 Targa)
  7. John M. (Red Boxster)
  8. Alex Silver Boxster
  9. Gus (Grey 996 TT)
  10. Bruce (Maritime 997)
  11. Mark Z. (Red 997S)
  12. Michael (Black 911)
  13. Jeff (Grey 996 C2)
  14. Charles (Blue 996 C2)













Old 07-17-2010, 01:14 PM
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Nice photos Scott - sorry I didn't get to join you, but it was sooooo nice to be home to drive my C2.
Old 07-17-2010, 01:22 PM
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Looks like a good turnout! WIsh I could have been there today and especially go on the drive. Was still nice to be able to swing by for a to go coffee and say hello.

Bruce, I went straight from coffee to go see you wife. She was magnificent!


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