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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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I am thinking about heading out to St. Thomas this saturday or Sunday. Weather looks like it should be nice.

Anyone else interested in going? I want to get a street tire baseline with the vette after the latest mods.

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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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i was just about to post the same thing

see you there!
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 11:37 PM
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Maybe.

Taner, will you run your SS if you go?
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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Damn you all! Why did it have to be nice so early, Im a bit away from being ready. Now all your talk about tracks isnt helping

Ohwell it'll be worth it, I want my snake eyes!!!

Have fun and post up afterwards.

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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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I may be in too, should know for sure by Friday morning.
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 12:48 PM
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Taner are you going on Saturday or Sunday?

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Originally Posted by CHRISPY
Taner are you going on Saturday or Sunday?

saturday just have to yank the exhaust, and lash the valves.

i don't expect it to hook, but you never know! lol!!!! i just might bring some VHT afterall it is st.thomas!!! good day to tune the car though!!!! that is my main goal, get it ready for the bottle the following weekend!
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Taner,

It looks like a group of us are going on Sunday. I may come out both days though.
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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hi guys,

My plans have changed for tomorrow. leaving for St. Thomas in half an hour.

See you there Taner!

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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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*cries* just tease me why dont ya!!
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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Well, how did it go? Lotsa people there? How were the track conditions, how did your cars go, what kinda numbers did you put up. DETAILS!

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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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Hey

Sorry I missed this.

Best time so far at St. Thomas this year on street tires is in my sig (12.72@111mph 2.0-2.1 sixty

Looking for LOW 12's at ~112-113mph with a Drag radial
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Awesome, now take that to TMSP and run almost a tenth quicker, lol.

Sounds fun, I wish I was at either track right now. Im having withdrawls. Ohwell. Have fun

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