Willow Drags July 6th

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Tetge
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Re: Willow Drags July 6th

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SVTRonDogg wrote::character-willie: :crying-blue: :crying-green: :crying-yellow:
Yes, it was sad to see him go. Who can I race, and beat up on, now?

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Re: Willow Drags July 6th

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Tetge wrote:
SVTRonDogg wrote::character-willie: :crying-blue: :crying-green: :crying-yellow:
Yes, it was sad to see him go. Who can I race, and beat up on, now?
I'll leave my traction control on for you

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Re: Willow Drags July 6th

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03_SONIC_BLUR wrote:
Tetge wrote:
SVTRonDogg wrote::character-willie: :crying-blue: :crying-green: :crying-yellow:
Yes, it was sad to see him go. Who can I race, and beat up on, now?
I'll leave my traction control on for you
The first thing I do, even in the 5.0 slug, is turn off as much of the nannies as possible. And, the 5.0 slug has a immensely superior traction control than the Terminator. I could beat the Terminators reaction on slippery stuff and it also was dangerous at times as it would, and did, completely cut power and eave you looking stupid when you deliberately wished to kick the tail out. I had my Terminator's traction control turned off permanently in my tune, and it never hurt me once to not have it, in 88000+ miles For drag racing, the Terminator traction control is particularly useless. When the new 5.0 was introduced, the boys at Ford insisted that it ran its best 1/4 mile with all the nannies on. Perhaps that might be true of a manual trans model, but, I know that the auto can act really strange with the nannies engaged. In any case, go ahead and enable the traction control and see what happens.

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Re: Willow Drags July 6th

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I admit, I had to "throw" one final race against Tetge's bucket. Just so he wouldn't have a complete melt down. I was saddened , flattered and shocked that all the neighbors turned out in the middle of the night, one by one, bringing out cookies and various exotic alcoholic beverages until it appeared to be a block party in progress.

Funny, I've seen them drive by the house (and waved) for about thirteen years. But, I NEVER had any idea I was so well known, liked and apparently appreciated. I couldn't believe it when the big buffed out neighbor dude told me he felt more secure growing up there knowing I was there on the corner, keeper of our little cul-de-sack street. That was very moving.

But, for the rest of you flesh bags. Have no fears.. I will be back. To ride, race and goof around. That, I promise. I the meantime, my goal is to get out and learn the many ins and outs of the new place. It's secret treasures, trails, swim holes, weather patterns, social structure and the whole bit. Then, I shall go about shooting more GoPro footage of all the neat stuff around. Hell, there is a super cool Dinasour Musueum and cultural center just a mile down the road! My first mission is to get in there and let them teach me how to properly spell all this stuff. Hahaaaa.

And, of course, I will again throw out the offer for anyone interested to come out and boat, ride, hike, or just sit around and soak in the milky way clearly visible from anywhere on the compound after dark. Compound (?) you say. Yes. I have also taken up Poligamy and am recruiting many wives. Currently accepting applications. I left a stack of interest cards at the Gentlements Club in Vegas on the way through, but have yet to receive any replies. Thinking I will just need to up my my advertising. Hell, maybe go local and check out the scene at the local laundry mat in town during the early morning hours. Some of these Navajo women are friggin HOT! Muhahaha.

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Re: Willow Drags July 6th

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Brakelate wrote:I admit, I had to "throw" one final race against Tetge's bucket. Just so he wouldn't have a complete melt down. I was saddened , flattered and shocked that all the neighbors turned out in the middle of the night, one by one, bringing out cookies and various exotic alcoholic beverages until it appeared to be a block party in progress.

Funny, I've seen them drive by the house (and waved) for about thirteen years. But, I NEVER had any idea I was so well known, liked and apparently appreciated. I couldn't believe it when the big buffed out neighbor dude told me he felt more secure growing up there knowing I was there on the corner, keeper of our little cul-de-sack street. That was very moving.

But, for the rest of you flesh bags. Have no fears.. I will be back. To ride, race and goof around. That, I promise. I the meantime, my goal is to get out and learn the many ins and outs of the new place. It's secret treasures, trails, swim holes, weather patterns, social structure and the whole bit. Then, I shall go about shooting more GoPro footage of all the neat stuff around. Hell, there is a super cool Dinasour Musueum and cultural center just a mile down the road! My first mission is to get in there and let them teach me how to properly spell all this stuff. Hahaaaa.

And, of course, I will again throw out the offer for anyone interested to come out and boat, ride, hike, or just sit around and soak in the milky way clearly visible from anywhere on the compound after dark. Compound (?) you say. Yes. I have also taken up Poligamy and am recruiting many wives. Currently accepting applications. I left a stack of interest cards at the Gentlements Club in Vegas on the way through, but have yet to receive any replies. Thinking I will just need to up my my advertising. Hell, maybe go local and check out the scene at the local laundry mat in town during the early morning hours. Some of these Navajo women are friggin HOT! Muhahaha.
" Some of these Navajo women are friggin HOT! Muhahaha." What they are is different... :-D Altho after 3 years in San Miguel de Allende I HAVE identified the 5 really hot ones here. :clap: None of them have any interest in old gringos unless you have $100 bills spilling out of your pockets, so I am out of luck. Actually in luck I guess, because Terri will not be compelled practice with her Ginzu knife on my neck.

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