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Back from Reading VII
Hi all,
We returned home after a spending a wonderful SVX weekend at Reading VII. Rosie and I had a great time. We met many old friends and made many new ones. We want to thank all the organizers and all the the people who made this just a great weekend. I'd also like to personally offer my thanks to Ben (benebob) for allowing me to drive the SVX race car.
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My First Reading
Sitting in Newark Airport waiting for my flight, thinking about this weekend. Really enjoyed putting faces to the handles. Also, really enjoyed seeing everyone's handiwork. Saw some of the cleanest engine bays ever. Was also fortunate to drive Subafreak's 6MT, Svxfiles supecharged machine, AvPPoW's 5MT, and Benebob's racer. Gave a few rides to people myself and had AvPPoW drive and critique my machine. Diverse group of machines, diverse group of people, much to learn, much to enjoy. Thanks to the organizers for putting this meet on. Dinner at the Cafe 110 Saturday night was great, thanks to Hocrest and his sister for arranging to have the restaurant open Saturday night. Finally, thanks to WaWazat??, Ron M, Myxalplyx, Aredubjay, Svxride, and Harry for some great conversation.
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Yeah, was glad to have met you and everyone else there. I wanted to come out earlier today but decided to stay home. I have already had enough adrenaline from the rides there. I can not believe the feeling of acceleration from the SVX racer and Mikes supercharged car. I'm talking acceleration from a roll. Addictive? Yes! I had to play online games today to take my mind off of getting a supercharger. How much boost was that? I'm getting depressed thinking about it.
Shotgun, your car makes me really appreciate handling and what it is capable of, along with the SVX racer. I really didn't think these cars could handle. I was wrong. VERY wrong! I had fun but the weather was rotten. I'll be attending future meets. Nice meeting you all.
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I feel so left out but I didnt stumble on the thread in time Does anyone have pics? I can only imagine what 100 svx's look like at one time
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Back home after 9.5 hours
Rain, sun, more rain and three states in that time. Got 24.5MPG and 26MPG out of the car in some rather spirited velocities Had a good time at this my fourth Reading (though first with an SVX ) and hope to dry out by Wednesday.
Dan (shotgunslade) -Thank you and I really enjoyed our talks as well. Dinner conversation with you and Bill (SVXRide) on Saturday was great! I should have taken a ride in your car as I've got a set of Koni/GC's sitting on a shelf in the garage. However after 9.5 hours on Friday and then again today, I was pretty set on riding in SVXen. Ben and Dave, thanks for letting me drive the race car. Loud, wet, and faster while driving than it looked from the parking lot Good seeing everyone and especially nice seeing nubs, Green, Ron, Harry, Ben, Dave, Kelli, Michelle, Surfer Brad, John, Larry, Tom, Jesse, etc, etc, etc. Very nice meeting some new folks this year as well (Cappy, Budfreak, Uncamitzi, Matthewmongan and April, Dan (shotgun), Kevin (Myxplyx), Jerry)! Todd
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I seriously second Larry's thoughts about Cafe 100 -- good food, good conversation, and it was warm and dry
Couple of pics from dinner: -Bill
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cool dinner pics....I always wondered what the back of my head looked like.
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Still impressive.
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"Not many problems yesterday except for the rain messing up the timers. And one 4th heat SVX driver almost eating wall. The lot was an interesting configuration though. Very skinny but long. Pretty smooth, but I believe next time we should sweep the course of debris. Alot of stuff was being kicked up in the 3rd and 4th heats." I guess Bill wasn't happy with my alignment skills or lack there of or maybe it was just the chasing of my elusive time that I ran in the rain that he was trying to come within a couple ticks of. Man I wish I could've ran in that 4th heat!
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I was runnig 7lbs at WOT, however the timing maps were not set right. I'm told the maps that will be getting sent to me soon make the ride you got feel like were in one of those little power wheel cars. LAN currently is running 12lbs with the new maps, and his Automatic spins all 4 wheel all the way through first gear. I will be stepping up the boost to 9lbs and installing the new chips this weekend. |
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i miss you guys already! we should have half year meets.... i'll have to have a super "mini" meet when i move in and get settled. i was a little loopy during most of the conversations but i remember them all....especially with mike...quagmire (giggitygiggity)
Kelli
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Who, what, huh????? |
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i guess you missed that conversation... you rock! Kelli
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Previous owner of the Princess Pearlie "Dimples" as of 8/6/03 1992 LS-L Pearl 124k "Yeah, that thingy!" owner of the new 1992 LS-L Pearl "Susie" I am a pessimistic optimistic. I think the worst is going to happen, that way when it does, i don't feel as bad, but if the best happens, i am twice as happy. |
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Glad to hear you all made it home well Larry and thanks for the stickers you and John gave us. It was a pleasure meeting you and everyone else too. Thanks for the deal on the wheels Mike. And thanks for the drive in the racer Benebob. That was FUN! Thanks for the tour through the country driving the 5 speed avppow. Thanks for the race Tomsvx. Are you sure you didn't have your floor mat balled up under your pedal??? But anyways, It was a blast and I'm glad I got to meet you all. I look forward to next year.
P.S. My wife was just admitted in the hospital with a clot in her leg. Reading took alot out of her. But she wanted me to tell you all she had a blast and it was great to meet you all. Last edited by Budfreak; 04-24-2006 at 09:18 PM. |
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Jerry
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