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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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This is sounding interesting....I need to talk to my travel agent....aka: Mrs. Oldmanatee.......
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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So, Bob....how's those travel arrangements going?

I've been trying to think of talking points to give you while making your case, but not coming up with alot....
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I am going to try this.....



PLEEEAAASSSSEEEE....can I go?????



What do you think?
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Hum, I dunno. Guess you would be the better judge of that. I've always found a good old fashioned bribe to be effective.

Old Jan 23, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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I got nuttin to bribe with......
Old Jan 24, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Anybody have anymore inf on this? Roll in times, entry fees, categories, prizes? I went to there site and it doesnt mention any of it.
Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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yeah me and hawgs will be there.... NEED SOM E INFO
Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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Registration starts at 2...roll in around then or a bit before. Last time I went, the show was free. It's sponsored by the dealership. Prizes were 1st through 3rd. We all compete in the same class. Of course, this could change. Last time there were 8 or 9 of us there. If it's gunna be bigger, than things might change.

The bossman (sleeper81) can tell more.
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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It should be a fun time....

Star, they get that bumper fixed yet?
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 02:26 AM
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Not yet. Her wheels have come in and I'm about ready to order the tires...provided they haven't gotten rid of them yet. She's supposed to be looked at this Friday when my parents are running my younger sisters all over the countryside.
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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You are forgiving sibling.......I'll say that.....
Old Jan 26, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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I can't prove that they did it. It very well could have happened in a parking lot. Like I said, I'm looking for an excuse to paint that bumper
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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Hey guys lets keep this post going so more people know about it....

Star, how's the bumper going?
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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It's a pain in the keister to get my folks to take Vix to the frickin body shop. Everyday they say they'll take her but everyday they go "we were busy" or "things came up".

Holy crap. I'm gunna have to fly home for a week just to get Vix set up for this show.
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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There you go....fly in the week just before the show, get Vix fixed, the go to the show yourself....
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Yeah. If that was the case, there'd better be a happy for coming 7000 miles to show :p
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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You'll have to talk to Sleeper about that....
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Got Vix's first estimate today. $432 to fix both bumpers (the front one had a issue earlier...got hit by a chunk of rubber from a dump truck). 2 day repair window. I'm working with my insurance right now to see about getting her fixed prior to the show.
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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:D
Cool Deal
I bought my rims online today....now I'm BROKE
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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I found some tires at Gateway for $425 to fit the wheels I just got for Vix. I was looking at Dunlop SP9000 but found some Kumo*(however you spell it....sheesh) in the same size. That price includes mounting/balancing/installation. It'd cost me more to buy the Dunlops.

Only thing is, the guy said that the Kumo's aren't great for mileage. I'm guessing that they're pretty soft tires.



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