RDU Enthusiasts Meet (07/2014)

[tsingson]

Meet tonight at Brier Creek Starbucks, 7pm.

7854 Alexander Promenade PI #1, Raleigh, NC, next to Red Robin.

[Demon I Am]

lol, oh, there it is
It might be a wet one. Storm is moving faster than expected

[tsingson]

Yeah, I was watching that. Don't know if we should call it or tough it out.

[Demon I Am]

If it's raining, I'm prolly out. No ac + hot + rain = fog city. This car gets dangerous with condensation.

[tsingson]

I looked at the forecast and it says that it's a 20% chance of rain around 6pm and 0% chance at 7pm. Then at 8pm, it says 30% with scattered storms.

[Demon I Am]

play it by ear then

[tsingson]

Stay tuned to Groupme folks!

[Demon I Am]

need to put groupme on the new phone

[tsingson]

I am probably out if the rain hits. Not wanting to get soaked getting in and out of the NB with the hardtop on.

[JamieH]

You made of sugar or salt?

[tsingson]

Neither. But still don't feel like getting wet or messing with foggy ass windows. If you are making the trip down Jamie, then I guess I have no excuse. :mrgreen:

[Demon I Am]

we can always drive down to the crabtree covered parking in case of a rain-out

[tsingson]

Yes. Go to where it floods in lowered cars.

[Demon I Am]

floods?

We can have a boat-show

[JamieH]

Don't think I'll be making it. It's nasty out were I'm at right now. Just heard Thor crack some mean thunder.

[DK AFFECT]

Autocross up at Danville (holy shit Danville is back open YESSSSSSS) next Sunday. Come out, drive cars, don't hit cones. It'll be great.

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/thscc-jimmy-v-autocross-event-danville-regional-airport-tarheel-sports-car-club-479496#.U7XVQrGTKls

[Crossusn]

Hey is anyone meeting tonight?

[JLBMX5]

Due to rain there was no meet tonight

[tsingson]

Anybody available this evening? I was looking to see if anyone wanted to do anything.

[kung fu jesus]

I could be down for sumthin'.

[tsingson]

I had an itch for that Viet place Jen was talking about.

[Pyr0monk3y]

Probably not, I've got a "fully built" 95 corolla to wrench on tonight and tomorrow.

[Pyr0monk3y]

It's been way too long since our last weekday meet. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday all have a decent chance of rain. Thursday looks quite nice though. Who would like to meet somewhere on Thursday?

Our default meeting location is the Starbucks at brier creek, but I know there has been some chatter about Vietnamese noodles.

[tsingson]

I'm down for Thursday. We could meet at the Starbucks and all cruise to the Viet place together also.

[JamieH]

Well, Wednesdays are now more likely for me since I will be in Goldsboro on Wed. every week now since swapping comic shops. So, good chance I'd be down for weekday meets on Wed. now.

[Pyr0monk3y]

Well, Wednesdays are now more likely for me since I will be in Goldsboro on Wed. every week now since swapping comic shops. So, good chance I'd be down for weekday meets on Wed. now.

Wednesday works better schedule wise for me as well. I'm willing to chance the rain but some people are wusses.

[JamieH]

Yes, some people are made of salt or sugar and fear melting. My car has wipers and a roof and I carry an umbrella. Have no problem putting those items to good use.

[tsingson]

I believe the Viet place is indoors as well. :teehee:

[kung fu jesus]

Wednesday, good.

[Crossusn]

So we doing wed or thu? Im down either way.

[kung fu jesus]

Wednesday.

[Pyr0monk3y]

Wednesday seems to be ok with everyone, so lets meet at the Starbucks at brier creek at 7pm Wednesday, July 15th. Then we can decide if we're going to drive somewhere for noodles.

[kung fu jesus]

I am coming for the coffee...and sausages.

[Golden Stallion]

OK i should be there

[JamieH]

Meet still on? Brier Creek Starbucks, right?

[tsingson]

Sorry guys. I won't be able to make it tonight. I had a family emergency and I am in CA. I'll see you guys when I get back.

[kung fu jesus]

Still on, I am planning to go.

[Pyr0monk3y]

I'll be there

[JLBMX5]

I will be there

[JLBMX5]

Got to put those 500 breakin miles on my clutch lol

[rebeljohn]

I swung by the Starbucks on my way to work tonight. Four nice looking Miatas were lined up outside. Didn't see anyone around, but I plan to come back one evening when I have more time.

[Pyr0monk3y]

We saw you!!! Were were sitting in Moe's.

[AustinH48]

Anyone heading to VIR this weekend? $50 on Saturday or Sunday and you get track time with an instructor.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/events/UTCC14/

I'm heading to the Track Car Challenge on Friday and I'm either going Saturday or Sunday, probly not both. Lemme know if any of you go, we can meet up!

[kung fu jesus]

Sorry I had to leave so soon, client called, I needed to get home to be in front of the project to answer questions.

[rebeljohn]

We saw you!!! Were were sitting in Moe's.

I'll try to catch y'all another time...........

[kung fu jesus]

Quick and dirty, only took a few quick shots walking back to my car.

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[TimTim]

Quick and dirty, only took a few quick shots walking back to my car.

12214

On my phone that looks like "Corp". Are you guys incorporating?!

[kung fu jesus]

Corps.

Just bleeding off some stuff.

[TimTim]

Oh dang, I was going to run for treasurer :P

[kung fu jesus]

Hmmmmm...how far could you stretch out our $2.89 coffer?

[TimTim]

Hmmmmm...how far could you stretch out our $2.89 coffer?

Well it involves various funds, trusts, and charitable organizations. It's quite complicated, really. The important thing is, the corporations future is safe.

[kung fu jesus]

Thanks, Bruce.

[Wood]

One day I'll get to a meet.... I promise.

Also, Walmart is having a sale on 5qt jugs of Mobil 1 synthetic. Pretty good price if anyone is looking to stock up.

[tsingson]

How long is that sale going to last? I need to do my oil change before next weekend so I need to buy some.

[TimTim]

How long is that sale going to last? I need to do my oil change before next weekend so I need to buy some.

I'm picking one up tonight. I'll have to put my big boy pants on to survive Wally World in south greensboro though.

[kung fu jesus]

I don't think you have to wear pants of any kind at Walmart, actually.

[JamieH]

Nope. Pants not a requirement... sadly. I sometimes wonder if I'm in Wal-Mart or a cow pasture when I'm there.

I ordered a rad off Amazon ($81 shipped) that should be here Sat. (have a friend that has Prime). After everyone left yesterday Andy saw some stress cracks in my rad I hadn't seen before. So, not chancing that on the M@TG trip. Will just get the hoses from a local parts store.

[Wood]

Nope. Pants not a requirement... sadly. I sometimes wonder if I'm in Wal-Mart or a cow pasture when I'm there.

I ordered a rad off Amazon ($81 shipped) that should be here Sat. (have a friend that has Prime). After everyone left yesterday Andy saw some stress cracks in my rad I hadn't seen before. So, not chancing that on the M@TG trip. Will just get the hoses from a local parts store.

Have you replaced the two piece lower radiator hose with a one piece yet? It eliminates the metal coupling between the hose at the block and the one at the lower radiator. Just one less point that could fail. I think both Moss and Flyin Miata sell them.

[JamieH]

That's something that'll have to be done later. For now the OEM hose routing will do fine, as it did for the past 17 years. I'd likely do it now if I wasn't under a time constraint.

[DK AFFECT]

Still going to overheat due to no airflow @ the Gap. lolol

[Martin]

I don't think you have to wear pants of any kind at Walmart, actually.
Sometimes pants are all you need

http://ugc-01.cafemomstatic.com/gen/constrain/500/500/80/2010/10/22/14/91/br/poy8j8iygwfj42.jpg?imageId=19971648

[tsingson]

Looking at maybe trying to meet somewhere on Friday night, 25Jul2014. Anyone up for a meet?

[JLBMX5]

Im going to wake county speedway friday night.

[tsingson]

That's cool. If no one is available, I will give that Viet place a try.

[Crossusn]

Looking at maybe trying to meet somewhere on Friday night, 25Jul2014. Anyone up for a meet?

I would like to but I dont know if Ill be able to yet.

[Pyr0monk3y]

I'll meet Friday night.

[JLBMX5]

With the way the weather is looking if the race gets canceled and its not raining to bad I could make it to a meet but I will not know untill tomorrow.

[tsingson]

If it's just a couple of us, we can reschedule a meet another time.

[tsingson]

Ok. So me and Tony are meeting at Pho Vietnam at 7:30pm tomorrow night.

Address is:
1284 Buck Jones Road
Raleigh, NC 27606

[kung fu jesus]

Let me know how their hue items are.

Been craving bun cha gio recently, too.

[tsingson]

Will do!

[DK AFFECT]

Cool, see you guys there tonight.

[tsingson]

Well, it'll be good seeing you again. I believe last time I saw you was at C&C.

[DK AFFECT]

I believe we didn't see each other at all.

I just ate my bodyweight in Pizzeria Toro for lunch, so I might just keep it light with a smoothie.

[DK AFFECT]

http://i.imgur.com/wMF7RG4.jpg

If anyone is interested in a 6 speed or complete 3.909 torsen, let me know.

[tsingson]

Where are the pics of the seats?

[DK AFFECT]

The seats are really horrid, man. I'll take a pic tomorrow morning.

[Wood]

Pm'd you about the diff

[tsingson]

PM'd you Andrew.

[tsingson]

Alright, who is possibly up for a meet this week? I know Tony mentioned that he is possibly available. I can do any day this week except Tues and Fri.

[Pyr0monk3y]

Alright, who is possibly up for a meet this week? I know Tony mentioned that he is possibly available. I can do any day this week except Tues and Fri.

Just got me wisdom tooths out. Should be able to get out of work whenever.

[tsingson]

Just got me wisdom tooths out. Should be able to get out of work whenever.

Dude, that sucks. I remember when I had mine done. They took them all out at once. Sucked big time.

[kung fu jesus]

Tim, if you have any video from the Gap that Buddy was playing over the stereo in your car, may I have a copy? I just want to hear it again. :)

[TimTim]

Tim, if you have any video from the Gap that Buddy was playing over the stereo in your car, may I have a copy? I just want to hear it again. :)

Like, Totally

[Pyr0monk3y]

Meet tonight at Crabtree food court?

[tsingson]

I can. What time?

We can even do a Sonic meet since it's Thursday and not likely to be all teeny boppers.

[Pyr0monk3y]

7pm is good. Rain is a possibility.

[tsingson]

Oh ok. I thought it was supposed to be just cloudy. I guess we can park up by the food court as well.

[Golden Stallion]

Nawww, my g string is coming in today and it gonna rain :cry2:.

Also Anthony, was that pm meant for me because I never got one

[tsingson]

Whachu talkin' bout, Willis?

Never mind. I was talking about the other Andrew.

[Golden Stallion]

You said earlier in this thread pm'd you Andrew...

[tsingson]

Yeah, there are 3 of you guys now.

[Golden Stallion]

Nice, I didn't know we had even more than one haha

[tsingson]

Andy is short for Andrew.

[Crossusn]

So what time did you settle on and where?

[Pyr0monk3y]

Crabtree Valley Mall parking deck near the food court entrance. 7pm

[Crossusn]

There arent any speed bumps right?

[Crossusn]

Which side is the food court?

[Pyr0monk3y]

Food court is on the second floor near crabtree valley ave. If you take the bridge to the deck from edwards mill rd there and no speedbumps.

[Demon I Am]

If I can find something to do between 5 and 7, I'll show up. Don't want to drive all the way home and back again.

[tsingson]

I'll try and head up there earlier, Tony. I am just waiting for the traffic to die down over here before I head out.

[Golden Stallion]

i will try to be there. might be a little late as i am going to wait for my package to arrive so i can go straight to my friends house after to get that middle beam trimmed down for the top. in other words, as soon as the brown truck shows up in my neighborhood, i will leave for the meet

[Pyr0monk3y]

Shall we say 6pm then?

[Golden Stallion]

i think 7 works fine for me...i never know when ups is going to show up but is normally around 6 and then a 30 min drive to crabtree

[Pyr0monk3y]

Ok, I'll probably head out around 6:30