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Just knocked out an oil change and put some fresh plugs in. Gave the exterior "the business" last night. Touching up some of the interior bits this afternoon. Then packin'er up after dinner.

 

Great shots indeed! I still dont know why none of the area photographers cant get creative with their shots... Those are pure gold, even with Dave's red an white bumper.

 

When you change the belt if you can change the tensioner if you do not know the last time it was done. Just don't buy the part at the dealership.

Here is a link for the same part the dealers sells at a 3rd the cost.

Amazon.com: ACDelco 38404 Professional Automatic Belt Tensioner Assembly with Spring and Hydraulic Damper: Automotive

If you can not do the job many of the vendors like Helix or Detroit Tuned will do it for you at Fontana.

 

Some people bring a spare tire but not me. As for tools and parts you do not really need to bring anything all because the vendors have all the tools and parts you could need.

 

Increase my drinking and start smoking agsin[emoji6]

 

Heh, seriously?

Years past, would have been wash / polish / wax / etc.

This year is replace engine, replace transmission, replace ECU, replace BC1, replace ignition switch, replace instruments, replace dash, replace doors, get a tune, maybe pull a few dents...

 

Leave the dents. They are Red Badges of Courage, and they help with aero.

 

ummmmmm.............. :shocked::confused5::confused5:....... why the h377 are you packing beer in preparation for the Dragon..... after the dragon?

 

Thanks Savvy!
Nice catch!
Obviously a senior moment! Changed to April, not May!

 

Dreaming!

 

Rick you do know that if you leave us, Teresa is probably gonna shoot you right?

 

Every time I think of the stereotypical Corvette owner I think of this....

 

Ordered tires just now.

Wore mine down to the belts on day two last year. Doh.

Won't ever go on non-new tires again.

 

Aw, c'mon Barry, that sounds like a slow day for you :devil: We all appreciate how much work you do to make MOTD what it is (and for building the BAM group too!). There's no such thing as "too much thanks" for all you have done, and continue to do my friend.

 

Last night was all the training I should need in that department!

But I did order my tires for the Dragon today... Hankook RS3's this time, from TireRack... They will be on my doorstep Thursday!

 

Ssshhhhh :lol: ^^ very good one

 

LOL, the truth comes out!

 

We always knew the Dave's were best buds!!!

 

I'm just hoping my R50 will make it. I'm driving alone as my roomie has decided to go down a different way. The car is said to be "good to go", but I kinda like the safety in numbers theory, especially since my Cooper has a aged cvt [Dave.O. will love that I might break down on the way....it will give him additional ammunition to shoot potshots at all things automatic]. :nonod: