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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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I think we should have a Don Kinder Appreciation day.

Don did a great job on the tune for my car (as well as all the other work) I put down the Dyno #'s I wanted with the cam and got some great times for the first time out with the cam.

I also manages to F' My car up at the track Sunday too. With all the delays in the staging lanes, I was kind of screwed up and did my burn out with the traction control on. Not only did I leave the traction control on, but I launched at 3K in second gear. Needless to say, my spec clutch did not like it, and I welded it to the flywheel.

Don to the rescue. Had the car towed to his house, and crashed on his couch, and he fixed the car in the am. Don, I just can't thank you enough for all you have done for me and my car.

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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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Your welcome Dave. Would of loved to tow the car back for you but Marcel **** blocked ya with his broken Vette Which is collecting dust on the trailer

Next time out==== 11's for you
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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I didn't want to mention the Vette in case he was trying to keep it a secret. Thanks again. I hope to hit the track the weekend of the 28/29th. Brandon thinks he can get 12.7 out of his 02 SS.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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I told him I would trade my running SS for that broken down vette.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Dave LOL I've done a burnout or 2 with the traction control on. But you know it right away because the tires dont spin. The 2nd gear thing I cant help you with. Jeez. you've got to race more. Don is the best isnt he, saved my *** on more than one occassion. Drop my name to the AAA guys they'll treat you well. Did jimmy pick you up? He's a good one.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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He was a big guy. About 400#. Nice guy. Even if he does drive a lightning.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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My worst nightmare. It's gotta suck breaking so far from home. Did AAA tow it to Seekonk? What kind of damage was done?
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Drop my name to the AAA guys they'll treat you well. Did jimmy pick you up? He's a good one.
only you brent would be on a first name basis with the tow truck drivers, probably the AAA operators too for that matter, lol.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 05:51 AM
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AAA gold was free. Car is good as new.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
I didn't want to mention the Vette in case he was trying to keep it a secret.
That would be all well and good, but I did break in front of a full crowd at NED. But i guess it's the thought that counts! I was going wish breakage on the everyone else, but then we'd all end up fighting for the trailer!
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BADFNZ-383
only you brent would be on a first name basis with the tow truck drivers, probably the AAA operators too for that matter, lol.

hes not the only one I was getting up there myself
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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If y'all ever break @ LVD.. ask the local tow guy on the way back home, about the motorcycle accident where the the driver went splat against a tree and his arms kept going... breaking the rear sux ... 3 hours with the lebanon vally tow truck driver
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Originally Posted by Rhode Island Red
If y'all ever break @ LVD.. ask the local tow guy on the way back home, about the motorcycle accident where the the driver went splat against a tree and his arms kept going... breaking the rear sux ... 3 hours with the lebanon vally tow truck driver
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ya that did suck cheesy but we got ya home
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