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Stewart, If interested (worth a shot?), you might try contacting Dick Brink at http://www.texasmotorworks7.com/ While Dick deals in Birkins, he may have a close ratio five speed in stock that you could possibly use.

Here in the small community of Parker’s Chapel (2,500 . . . on a good day), we locals often seek out opportunities with built-in entertainment value; not a lot to do here. Sometimes, these opportunities are presented by way of another’s misfortune, such as the case in the following video. Entergy (our local power provider) had contracted to have the trees bordering their power line easements ‘trimmed’ via airborne assault; performed through the utilization of a Hughes helicopter. During trimming, a coupler on the trimming mechanism (I don’t know its technical term) fractured. The pilot of the helicopter, from which the trimming mechanism was attached, found a suitable landing spot, put down and proceeded to replace the coupler. The new coupler didn’t fit quite as it should, so I offered up the use of the ‘man cave’, and tools, for some minor coupler modification. After a quick trip to the man cave, the new coupler was easily fitted in place and the helicopter readied for launch. I grabbed a bit of video and this is the end result. Enjoy. :smash:

Tom, Your two paragraphs sum me up pretty good; crazy, blind, critical, over the hill and a bit off camber, but I'm not very technical. :cheers: But hey, on a more serious note, you've confirmed what I've wondered about (regarding turn 5) in the videos I've been watching. All things considered, I would think that a driver (especially one new to the track . . . such as me:willy_nilly:) would definitely want to make a conscious effort to ensure that the car is 'settled' prior to adding any additional steering input on the off-cambered, downhill side of turn 5. Either that, or 'Hey, here's the tire wall I was telling you about! Enjoy!" Feel free to 'wade' through my wording here and rearrange/correct as necessary for the benefit of all.

Roger that. Watching the vids, I figured it might have been turn 5 (?) on Lightning.

I think I know what 'back hump' Croc is referring to . . . . I'd like to get a photo of him pulling an Evel Knievel in July. :jester:

Wheeeew doggie! I feel a hijack comin' on . . . . . . Enema, please!!!!!! Enema!!!!! :smilielol5:

:deadhorse: OUCH!!!! Thank you, sir! May I have another! :smilielol5:

Man! This thread is really ripp'n me a new one ......... Whoa!!! ....... Did I seriously just say that?

Eddie, Thanks. If you make it out to Cresson in March, I'll take a good look at your set up. My plan is to use the Traqmate for running two Replay cameras and syncing data logging.

You're killing me! . . . All I can say . . . :smilielol5::smilielol5:

And, that doggie in the window is how much?

Hmmmmmm. :rofl:

MightyMike, I'm up for another fun thread . . . . . what'cha got? :jester: . . . . . . . :lurk:

Pretty much one-sided from the get-go. :rofl:

I'm humbled.

Eddie, I know this is an old thread, but welcome and thanks for joining the forum!!!! I'm a child of the 60's and a long time fan of drag racing, so your name has popped up on my radar several times throughout the years. I didn't even know you were a member here till late last night. I was searching the forum on info for the Traqmate data logger (may want to pick you brain later, if you don't mind) and ran across some of your posts. It's absolutely awesome to see you are still burning up the track, regardless of venue. Huge smiles from Arkansas :D

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According to http://www.quotesdaddy.com/author/Colin+Chapman, the following was quoted by the forefather of our passion and seemed fitting for the occasion: “July 4 is the perfect day to relax. It also provides a very good chance to spend quality time with friends and family since everyone is able to get away from the hassles of every day life, such as work.” :iagree: Colin Chapman

Heaven help me. I'm a member of CCC also, but never post there . . . . how they let me in with a Storker :jester: is beyond me. Thinking about it, I may have even joined up back in the day when I had my Birkin, but still, that's NO Caterham. I wish Terry well and no ill will, but don't tell him I'm a member!!! No hijacking . . . . back to 2015 POLAR BEAR BLAT! :seeya:

Hey guys, For any of you that may/may not order from Jegs on occasion, they have the Replay XD1080 camera system on sale for $214.99 with free shipping. This is the camera I use and overall, I have been very pleased with the camera’s quality, user-friendliness as well as the support I've received from Replay. These cameras normally sell in the $300.00 range. So, if you are in the market for a good camera, this might be the ticket. Here’s the link: http://www.jegs.com/i/Replay-XD/274/RPXD-1080-CS/10002/-1 :seeya:

Well, my wife has been after me to take down the glass shower door and put up a shower curtain . . . . that's pretty much all the motivation I need. :smilielol5:

LOL!!! That's killer. Totally missed Skip's toilet/glass breakage connection. :cheers:

Why you should never swallow gum! :smilielol5:

This is Mrs. Xcarguy & I'm posting at his request. This exact thing happened to me...a friend & I were driving down a highway at 55 mph & the sunroof literally imploded-small pieces of glass in our lap, hair...everywhere. Nothing hit the sunroof, no previous cracks/chips in the glass & there was no pressure/temp change...it just happened. Hope this helps! ;-)

Probably just promo stuff (promo driving). Best guess.