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    Corvette drivers...... Ehh

    Agent: ' FarmAllNationStateCo Insurance claims, How may I help You?' Vette Driver: 'Umm, err, I swerved to miss a bunch of orange things ahead...
    Post by: Vader, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: Motorsports Chat & Race Preparation
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    Pre Migration Motoring Alliance Long Sleeve Tee Shirt - Now Taking Orders

    Thanks for the update, don't think I could ask for anything more!
    Post by: Vader, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Announcements, How do I, Feedback
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    Pre Migration Motoring Alliance Long Sleeve Tee Shirt - Now Taking Orders

    Sooo, these should be shipping next week, right??
    Post by: Vader, Nov 11, 2011 in forum: Announcements, How do I, Feedback
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    Pre Migration Downtime for Server Move - Completed

    At 9:45 Central, Speed is MUCH better. I can definitely see that your change was effective.
    Post by: Vader, Nov 7, 2011 in forum: Announcements, How do I, Feedback
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    Fun & Games You're Older Than Dirt If You Remember....

    Most TV shows were broadcast in B&W. A small computer took a very large room to contain it.
    Post by: Vader, Nov 7, 2011 in forum: General Chat
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    Chevrolet - 100 Years

    Congrats to Chevy. I've owned a dozen or so. In fact I have two now (but the newest one is 10 years old).
    Post by: Vader, Nov 7, 2011 in forum: Other Vehicles
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    Pre Migration Downtime for Server Move - Completed

    Monday Morning 11/7, 5:30 am Central. Forum is slowest I have ever seen it. When I select an item from the 'new posts' list it takes 5 seconds or...
    Post by: Vader, Nov 7, 2011 in forum: Announcements, How do I, Feedback
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    Zaino, Zymol, other?

    From my experience: Zaino is as good as any other product when parking outside. Wax or polish does not protect the vinyl stripes, only makes...
    Post by: Vader, Oct 25, 2011 in forum: Detailing
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    1st Gen Paddle Shifter Operation

    no need to lift. Its still a true automatic, it can't over-rev. If you forget to shift while accelerating, it will shift for you anyway to prevent...
    Post by: Vader, Oct 5, 2011 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S 04 MCS won't start

    Also check the ground strap on the passenger side of the engine.
    Post by: Vader, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Brakes Wheels 2nd Gen Tires Help clearing up caliper confusion

    When you are looking at the realoem parts list, compare the part numbers for the brake carrier, not the caliper. You should see a difference...
    Post by: Vader, Jul 2, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    Padmé :: 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertable (R57)

    Padmé :: 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertable (R57) (2010-03-27 20:54:28)
    Thread by: Vader, Jun 3, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Member Garages
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    Rule of thumb for moving to R-comps?

    Sounds like you're ready for R-Comps. Highly recommend the Nittto NT01. I've been running them since they were first available only in Ca. If you...
    Post by: Vader, May 25, 2011 in forum: Track Days & HPDE's
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    Brakes Wheels 1st Gen Tires Stoptech over Wilwood

    I will agree in principle but there are aggressive track pads with excellent cold characteristics. Wilwood PolyMatrix B pads for one. Their street...
    Post by: Vader, May 3, 2011 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52