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Forum: Track Talk 10-30-2006, 07:41 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 31,241
Posted By bettyc
"I'm sure it's worth every penny, but I couldn't...

"I'm sure it's worth every penny, but I couldn't do it all at once and still call Sharon my wife."

I'd be more than happy to negotiate a price for the 914 by itself. I'm just not willing to sell...
Forum: Track Talk 10-21-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 31,241
Posted By bettyc
$39,500 takes it all. That includes repairing and...

$39,500 takes it all. That includes repairing and painting the fiberglass cracks on the front and painting all pink parts black or color of choice for buyer. I won't separate the package unless...
Forum: Track Talk 10-21-2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 31,241
Posted By bettyc
I will NEVER build/have built a race car again....

I will NEVER build/have built a race car again. It's a huge PITA to 1) get it built as you want and 2) get it sorted.

A lot of hard work and frustration went into this car before I was satisfied...
Forum: Track Talk 10-18-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 31,241
Posted By bettyc
"A nice 1800 lb 914 with 180 hp and slicks sure...

"A nice 1800 lb 914 with 180 hp and slicks sure sounds like fun "

Even more fun is a 1980 lb 914 with 250hp and a bone stock, chipped motor. Power, handling and most of all dependability. :)
Forum: Track Talk 10-17-2006, 04:01 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 31,241
Posted By bettyc
Okay my turn. For the car stuff NOT the fantasy! ...

Okay my turn. For the car stuff NOT the fantasy!

If you want to get a 914 (or any other track/race car for that matter) reasonably priced get one already built. There is no way you can build a...
Forum: Track Talk 09-15-2006, 09:34 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 27,138
Posted By bettyc
Three things that may or may not be of interest: ...

Three things that may or may not be of interest:

1- The BM hasn't cleared CR scrutineering yet.

From the club race rules 2006:

2- Pg 5 #4 "Any modification not specifically listed is not...
Forum: Track Talk 08-22-2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,517
Posted By bettyc
Trust me TD, I didn't take it personally.:) ...

Trust me TD, I didn't take it personally.:)

My problem is that your "theoretical" is already covered by language in the tech form. Kurt and those before him have done a stellar job in spelling out...
Forum: Track Talk 08-22-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,517
Posted By bettyc
Guys, guys, guys... I never said that if I'm...

Guys, guys, guys...

I never said that if I'm uncomfortable you can't run and tough patootie. Please read my post carefully and do not imply things that were not written. ;) Geez...this is how...
Forum: Track Talk 08-22-2006, 10:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,517
Posted By bettyc
As Kurt says "read the form". Tech is a safety...

As Kurt says "read the form". Tech is a safety inspection and it's your responsibility as the driver to know what has been done to your car and what is required. It's spelled out very clearly and the...
Forum: Track Talk 08-22-2006, 09:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,939
Posted By bettyc
Kurt, Thanks for a very good thread. This along...

Kurt,
Thanks for a very good thread. This along with safety systems and requirements are necessary discussions and should be a part of each event. Kudos for getting people talking!
Forum: Track Talk 08-22-2006, 09:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,517
Posted By bettyc
There seem to be several mentions in the DE tech...

There seem to be several mentions in the DE tech form about minimum requirements and direction to the PCA Club Race rules for installation requirements.

". 5- or 6-point harnesses required for all...
Forum: Track Talk 08-21-2006, 03:30 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 22,978
Posted By bettyc
Actually the only difference between a spin and a...

Actually the only difference between a spin and a wreck is blind luck. BTDT.

Fun weekend. Thanks for all the great right seat rides with some of the Dorki! Look forward to getting the power back...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-17-2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,298
Posted By bettyc
I'm leaving in a little while to take up the...

I'm leaving in a little while to take up the teener and Gary's bringing up the yellow monster for it's debut later tomorrow. Eleven months....we'll see if it was worth it. Sigh.

If I can pry...
Forum: Track Talk 08-09-2006, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,302
Posted By bettyc
Billy doesn't have tire mounting equipment but...

Billy doesn't have tire mounting equipment but has a shop very close by that he sends all his customer tires to. He'll be happy to point you in the right direction.
Forum: Track Talk 08-06-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,652
Posted By bettyc
Actually Pari we put your first instructor in a...

Actually Pari we put your first instructor in a very secure, safe place to keep you from doing bodily harm to him. ;)
Forum: Track Talk 07-13-2006, 11:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,842
Posted By bettyc
David, Having actually ridden with you here's...

David,
Having actually ridden with you here's my two cents:

-Go for the upgraded brake pads. Missing sessions because of brake failure holds back your learning and lowers the fun factor.
...
Forum: Track Talk 07-12-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,177
Posted By bettyc
Thanks for the great ride David. I really was...

Thanks for the great ride David. I really was enjoying the sideways trips in turn 5 because your car control WAS good enough that I didn't think we were going to hit the dirt at any time. And yes you...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-05-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,855
Posted By bettyc
Put some hot pink on it and you might be...

Put some hot pink on it and you might be surprised. ;)
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 05-19-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,629
Posted By bettyc
"I find the most effective thing, is to put my...

"I find the most effective thing, is to put my window down, point at them, and start laughing loudly! It really pisses them off and they typically speed away at that point."

I've also found...
Forum: Track Talk 05-05-2006, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,395
Posted By bettyc
:)

:)
Forum: Track Talk 05-04-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,395
Posted By bettyc
Yeah I'm wondering how they'll combine groups....

Yeah I'm wondering how they'll combine groups. Rest assured I'll wait until I see the actual schedule before piping up about moving. ;)

NNJR always puts on a good event and in any case I'm sure...
Forum: Track Talk 05-04-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,395
Posted By bettyc
Thanks Skip. I thought I read that package. :0 ...

Thanks Skip. I thought I read that package. :0

32 drivers in red and 11 in black! Unless something changes significantly with the run group assignments I may ask to move back to Black just to get...
Forum: Track Talk 05-03-2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,395
Posted By bettyc
Any idea if we can drop off trailers on Sunday...

Any idea if we can drop off trailers on Sunday evening? Parking our rig is a PITA when there are lots of cars around and since I'm setting it up by myself it may take awhile! ;)
Forum: Track Talk 04-30-2006, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,358
Posted By bettyc
It's not just vice grips.... I just spent...

It's not just vice grips....

I just spent about 5 hours cleaning out Patrick. Took the seats out and everything. Seemed the only way to get at all the pesky residue from the "fire extinguisher"...
Forum: Track Talk 04-28-2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,358
Posted By bettyc
Don't know why but I'm amazed at how many Potomac...

Don't know why but I'm amazed at how many Potomac folks are going to be there. Wonder if we'll outnumber the First Settlers folks? ;)
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