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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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Yeah, I probably got about another foot of snow yesterday in Haverhill. With these Blizzak WS70s, though, it wasn't a pain at all. I can't believe how much confidence they inspire when the conditions are terrible. The hardest part of my 23-mile commute was getting to my company's parking lot, which had been plowed closed.

If nothing is formally planned for those weeks you're around, we should get a group together and head to the Epping dragstrip. I've never been, and I still really want to make a few passes to see how bad my launch/shifting is. I'm also thinking about changing out my shifter for the Barton 3-post, as well as replacing my lower control arms, so it'll give me a good opportunity to test those out.
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Grim
If nothing is formally planned for those weeks you're around, we should get a group together and head to the Epping dragstrip. I've never been, and I still really want to make a few passes to see how bad my launch/shifting is. I'm also thinking about changing out my shifter for the Barton 3-post, as well as replacing my lower control arms, so it'll give me a good opportunity to test those out.
I agree, at least one group trip to Epping should be on the agenda this year. The Friday Street Night program for this year is being sponsored by Tasca Ford, that might be a good choice. It'd be really cool to do a private track rental for a few hours, but I suspect the $$$ would be an issue.
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Well it all depends on the pricing, I guess. Having the track all to ourselves would be a pretty awesome experience.
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Every year it seems the street night attendance drops. no need to rent it out. I still get 454345 passes on street night as it is..plus it's kool to meet and chat with everyone about cars..even if they do drive a mobile fart can.

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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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im down for a run...i'll have new wheel bearings on by the time weather is nice so i won't be afraid to drive my car above 60 haha
Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Widow Maker
Hopefully you guys will be doing something around the last week of July or first week in August... I will be up there and would enjoy meeting some of you Mass MF'ers! Talked to my Mom today who still lives in Lunenburg, just north of Worcester and they got another 21" of snow this last storm... I was just up there in Feb for 2 weeks and saw more than my share of that white stuff!!!
i'm sure we can have a get together while you're around
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Putting my all seasons back on tomorrow! I might be a storm or two early, but I can't take it anymore! I've been babying those snow tires, and I want to go a little faster than the 60 mph I've been limiting myself to.

I figure I'll wait until June to put the summer wheels back on. Since I have so many sets, I might as well make the expensive ones last as long as I can.

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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 07:11 AM
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Lol. Waiting for a solid week of 50's before I think about putting it back on the road.
Old Mar 13, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by S197GT07
Lol. Waiting for a solid week of 50's before I think about putting it back on the road.
i bet you're happy about that...can't wait to see/hear the new blower...when will you have it on?
Old Mar 13, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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I was tempted to take mine today, but there is still too much crap on the roads. It's hard on these sunny days though.... Hopefully the roads will clear up by the end of the month.



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