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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Whats up. I just moved to Peoria and thought I'd say hey to the F-Body crowd. I'll be working in Pekin so some of yall might see/hear me. Here's a couple pics of the car.



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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Welcome. What brings you to Peoria? Not much going on these winter months, but during the spring and summer, there are usually get-togethers and shows going on all the time in the surrounding areas. Sharp looking car!
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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I've been in the Army for almost 9 years and just got a 3 year task to be a recruiter in Pekin. Thanks for the props bro!
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Sharp looking ride. Just as Rottweiler said...not much going on right now. Once the weather turns, there's usually plenty to do.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Hey, I work out in Bartonville @ AASF#3 with the Chinooks. I've been in the Army for 7yrs. We should get to gether sometime. Welcome to the Area. I've got a 02 Black WS6 and 06 Red Nissan Altima SE-R. My name here is my plates, Keep an eye out for me.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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Welcome to the area. Do you race at all?
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Welcome, there is a good group of guys around peoria/bloomington, and a good range of cars and modifications.

Steve Burger is nice enough to organize most of our get togethers; good times.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Waiting for spring to do my modding. To busy working full-time and full-time student and moving this weekend. But looking forward to getting around the area this summer for some fun in the sun.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Steve... I've only been to the track once and had alot of clutch issues but I've since gotten a textralia and will be this year. I hear the track in st.louis is pretty good. I'll check the boards and hook up with yall whenever there's a get together.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Is Big Al's and Club Caberet still open? Ahh those college days!
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Yep, they're still open. I was wantin' to go this weekend, but all my buddies' must have sand in their vagina's b/c they dont wanna go.."my ol'lady will get pissed." Ah, whatever...heh
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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I had more fun in Peoria than anywhere else. There's a wide variety of things to do.

Boating, fishing, cruising, off roading, cool night life, lot of parks, etc
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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That's the second reference I've heard about Big Als... guess I'm going there this weekend!
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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If it's still like 1999. Club Caberet is better. Most of the girls aren't as hot, but if you wait for the right one, you'll have more fun.
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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I normally have a good time in any crowd.. I'll try my best bro!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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hows that whole I74 thing coming along? Ive only been home 3 or 4 times in the past 4 years.... last i saw it was starting to come together.

10 more months and im moving back!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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The I-74 construction is all done. It worked out nicely but it's a bit hard for me to get used to, having grown up with the old roads/exits. There's not as many ramps any more which is nice if you're just passing through, but if you're trying to get on the interstate from downtown, you have to kind of snake your way around to find an on-ramp.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 04:41 AM
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I live in pekin and work in east peoria, ill keep an eye out for your car
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dantastic01SS
Steve... I've only been to the track once and had alot of clutch issues but I've since gotten a textralia and will be this year. I hear the track in st.louis is pretty good. I'll check the boards and hook up with yall whenever there's a get together.
Is the new clutch in yet?

We go to Cordova a lot, Byron some, and US41 now and then. I have not raced at Gateway in a while.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Im going to have to hit you guys up when I move back home. I love going to the track every month or so.... considering its only 10 min from my house here in NC. I thought they were going to build a drag strip somewhere near Peoria. I had a buddy that lived out near Dunlap and they were trying to get something going out ther. Just never knew what came of it.
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