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Old Oct 31, 2006, 10:52 AM
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Boo Bash at Midamerica Motorplex - 28 Oct 2006

Here are some pictures from Boo Bash last Saturday at Midamerica Motorplex. The weather was perfect and I think everyone had an excellent time. Unfortuately, I didn't get pictures of Badog and DaWorstPlaya. Next time I promise.



















































































Old Oct 31, 2006, 11:08 AM
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Heh! I think my car is in 2 pics in the background!
Its probably a good thing you didn't get pics of my car in corners the body roll would have been sickening!
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So what did you think of your new suspension setup since you finally got to track it?
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It was a great time, I look forward to the next track event, perhaps at Heartland Park, Kansas with NASA!
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Nice pics, even if there aren't any of mine, but I'm sure everyone knows what a gray MR looks like

I had a blast! Was fun getting together with everyone. Can't wait for next season!
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Originally Posted by nubby
So what did you think of your new suspension setup since you finally got to track it?
To be honest, it didn't feel that much different than my previous suspension. Of course, the spring rates are about the same and I'm seriously out of practice. Turn in felt improved, bodyroll was negligible, and damping was instantaneous. Much to my embarrassment, I induced snap oversteer on cold tires at Turn 1. What really struck me was the traction I had coming out of corners which I'm pretty sure is due to the Quaife LSD. On the street, I've had a few scary instances where the car has been launched from imperfections in the road. Naturally, I was driving faster than I should have been.
Old Oct 31, 2006, 01:44 PM
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The spin in turn 1 was quite impressive though, I remember seeing your car sideways in my rearview mirror

It always takes awhile to get used to new suspension. Once you get more time in you're gonna be flying out there.
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lol, those pictures even LOOK cold

nice pics though.
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It was actually really nice out. A little chilly but not at all bad for the end of Oct
Old Nov 1, 2006, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by WarmPepsi
lol, those pictures even LOOK cold
We're definitely climatologically challenged around here, but it was a top ten day in my opinion. I wore a t-shirt and didn't even sweat in my helmet. Of course, I'm dreading the next four months.
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Originally Posted by speedomodel
We're definitely climatologically challenged around here, but it was a top ten day in my opinion. I wore a t-shirt and didn't even sweat in my helmet. Of course, I'm dreading the next four months.
haha, nice. the grass just gives off that "frozen tundra" feeling.

now that i look, it's only in a few pictures

Ill have to try that place sometime, after i win the lotto.
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Originally Posted by WarmPepsi
haha, nice. the grass just gives off that "frozen tundra" feeling. now that i look, it's only in a few pictures
I had to jack up the saturation to make the grass look that green.
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Heh, but your car looks so good out there.
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I wish I had known about that event. I would have gone for sure. Been trying to work MAM into my plans for a long time.
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